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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1889
Page
2
Opposition to reappointing women inspectors of the News York School Board arises from the te Indicated school teachers.
The article notes Princeton College adding an electrical engineering department with two new buildings and new equipment. It recounts assorted global snippets, including British and American notes on science, industry, and notable figures, reflecting a broad late 19th century news vibe.
An English traveler recounts a brutal, mythic clash with a giant bird that killed a farmer and left him wounded while a distant village tales of idols and sacred customs unfold. He observes carved idols, a suspended child effigy, and a China emperor refusing to see his mother or wife as the tale shifts to a noted poet Martinus Topper's death.
A Chicago area investigation uncovers a conspiracy to defraud buyers in Fredericksen & Co land purchases. Warranted arrests target J. Y., W. F. Midgood, and B. C. Fredericks, amid a network of mortgages, fake deeds, and brokered loans used to attract mainly poorer investors. Legal actions loom as receivers are appointed to the company.
The text surveys European reactions to the Turkish question and German views on Berlin pageantry, noting distrust of imperial heirs, concerns over uprisings bolstering faith in republican movements, and speculation on the American example. It discusses public sentiment in Britain and abroad toward republicanism, liberty, and governance amid upheaval.
A garbled report discusses Gladstone and the next election, mentions ministers and seats, and notes political maneuvering. It references Athens, Boelyn, and Africa trade topics, with unclear names and dates, reflecting a fragmentary newspaper page.
Fragmented report notes Cronin murder trial in Guelph Ontario with execution censure, plus a Pittsburg conspiracy case sentencing two to three years. Also mentions Tuk Redding and Weaverville stage robbery near Redding California with Wells Fargo treasure box. Grand jury appearance before Recorder Smyth referenced.
A devastating blaze tore through the Minneapolis Tribune Building, trapping printers and staff on the upper floors. Firefighters rescued several, but many perished as flames cut off exits. The disaster follows years of weak fire protection and construction concerns at the seven story brick structure on Fourth Street.
Fragmentary text references a military policy debate in the United States after a civil conflict. It mentions a commission to review past wartime actions and a general or leader named King. The passage is garbled and difficult to reconstruct, but indicates official attention to national security and wartime legality.
A farmer named Andrew Peterson planned to use dynamite in a quarry near Chaviy Wis. A crowd fled as the blast failed and the suspect was found with twenty pounds of dynamite. Secretaries reported a wounded bird and a confused scene as authorities investigated the wreck and injuries.
Irregular OCR reads like a legal notice about a case where Judes Rucker acquired a one sixth interest for 81400 from Harvey Young. The civic year owns strive and Young refuse to complete the team. Rucker becomes two million dollars richer. case to be appealed. Violated 21 East law.
A garbled OCR mashup reports attorney actions against James Campbell and others over American Window Glass Workers unions, a 31000 fine under import laws, and alleged underground labor imports. It then shifts to health ads for a remedy, a judge Samuel Blatchford anecdote about a silver piece marked COD, and an anecdote about Brigham Young with a Utah governor remark.
A dramatic scene unfolds as a rescue attempt ends fatally when a man loses grip on wires above a burning building. Witnesses describe tearful scenes as brave efforts to save his wife and children fail, leaving a crowd in sorrow.
A large blaze ripped through a two story dwelling on Second Street near Huntington, destroying the building and killing multiple residents. Gustave Geos and his family occupied the basement bakery, while Joseph Bitner and relatives resided on the upper floors. Minnie Gross died later at the hospital from injuries. others were hospitalized in critical condition.
Fragmented OCR text shows a Chicago audience debating war policy and a proposed commission. Mentions Senators Farwell and Springer, seeking special committee action to advance the works exposition, with references to New York and Washington and a push to perfect financial arrangements for the project.
The Nat Growers Association met to discuss wool and woolens policy, with reports on market prices and upcoming shipments. Details include trade terms, receipts, and projected production figures, plus notes on dairy and livestock elements and regional listings.
The annual civil service report urges an appropriation of 53000 for operation and reforms. It notes the merit system coexists with patronage, remains in experimental stage, and has worked well where tested. Also mentions stable staff levels despite higher applicant numbers.
Reports on the 52nd congress opening in December with the senate and house offices, oaths sworn by Naods and Pit, seating of Casey and other senators, and the drawing of house seats. Reed elected speaker after votes and salutes, with committee appointments and initial procedural moves amid party tension.
The confusing debt summary from December 2 outlines totals like 1,940,862 and 385,19 with scattered figures and garbled lines. It notes a Franklin incident where three young children of a Squire colored man were burned to death after being left alone in their home.
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