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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1890
Page
2
A garbled report from Marshfield Times and The Latest Telegrams recounts a chaotic scene linking Berlin markets with York Central, industrial upheavals, and turbulent social conditions abroad. The misspelled text hints at disease, water, and fuel concerns, alongside violent events in Goshen and a Lake Side Park murder.
Frank M Attex, a teller at Capital City Bank in Nashville Tennessee, is reported to have misappropriated about 40,000 from the bank. The case involves alleged embezzlement and stock losses. Authorities investigate the financial irregularities and potential union-related irregularities connected to the funds.
In a fragmented account of Senate and House actions, talks on land grants and mineral rights dominate. Debates touch duties on iron and tinplate, river and harbor bills, and a push to consider eight hour work and alien contract labor laws. Tributes to Senator Beck close the day as Congress contemplates funding and amendments.
The Wisconsin Republican State Convention in Milwaukee nominated former Governor W. D. Hoard as its candidate for governor. The gathering praised his past leadership, reaffirmed education support, and pledged continued endorsement of the party’s principles and state reforms.
A dynamite blast injures Charles Youngren, foreman of a two-year sewer job, in a fatal fiery accident as another blast follows while he stands above the fuse. His injuries are described as likely fatal, with a severed foot and extensive burns. The narrative then shifts to political notes on nominations and farmer congress preparations with various names and locales listed.
The Wilisene Free Library cornerstone will be laid on Tuesday with Grand Master N M Littlejohn of Whitewater presiding. Milwaukee Masons and other officers attend. the library gift totals 825000 from John d S Williams. Also notes on inventions and a fatal brakeman accident in Hoaronviur.
The Milwaukee Chinaman Bam Yip Yak was released on habeas corpus by Judge Sloan of Beaver Thun after a 3‑count conviction for abusing young girls was declared unconstitutional by the supreme court. The ruling stems from bungling by the last legislature and reflects legal turmoil.
In Wisconsin at a gathering on the first Monday an enthusiastic meeting was held with many residents present. T Baker W Baker Muldoon LaSelle WH Whittaker Ismath Mrs WH Whittaker Thiehins Rose Read Ly Thompson Green Moody Williams Bean Wlond Dames Wotond Biron Brily and others attended. Elected temporary chairman was E Brisag. Relph Simon named secretary. Democratic convention in Peoria nominated Geo Wilton of Peoria for congress. Judge Wellington Tauck, longtime Peoria citizen, died recently after illness. The Hanan Wagon Co. works were damaged by a collapse this morning.
The Republican majority united to advance key measures, restrict debate, and press the election bill, aiming to finalize policy in a forthcoming session. Leaders expect a lengthy fight over rules, with several senators indicating support for an election bill but concerns over federal control and timing shaping caucus strategy.
In a chaotic political column from Wis Aug 23 tensions mount over a possible post fall congressional session. Republicans push for four new senators from two states to back election bills, while Democrats resist. The piece links party maneuvering to potential shifts in the Senate majority and the fate of key measures as operatives foresee a tense, delayed session.
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