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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1888
Page
2
The issue notes the United States debt, treasury figures, and bank note funding ideas amid political shifts in Britain and Denmark. It reports on Germany’s emperors, Britain's Labour movement, and Denmark's king parleying with Parliament, highlighting constitutional strains and ministerial challenges.
A fragmentary 19th century editorial argues for equalizing education, criticizing male bias and urging Columbo institution support. It condemns limited female schooling and calls for bold reforms to prepare women for life, marriage, and economic independence.
A garbled telegraph of scattered items mentions Germany, Australia, and Sweden with odd figures and claims. It cites Emperors, a Canadian province quake, royal brides, and political figures, mixing sensational salary figures and bizarre anecdotes into a fragmentary panorama.
A garbled digest of varied notes reports and names from San Francisco Massachusetts New Orleans Maine and beyond. References include a marriage whipping rumor in San Francisco a California boxing match a centennial exhibition in Boston and a presidential centennial observance in New York City.
A scrambled report lists destructive fires and disasters across multiple locales. Monkegon Minnesota, Leadville Colorado, and New Orleans-like mentions reference property losses ranging up to 176000 dollars. A Calumet and Heolx Mine blaze worsens, a collision near Youngstown Ohio is noted, and a schooner crew of seven from Etta L. Davies survives after capsizing off Cape Hatteras with several fatalities.
A highwayman forced the driver to discard an express box and mail sacks before the stage continued. The incident’s place is Bevier, Missouri, where miners and hired men clash in open warfare. Governor Morehouse has arrived with state militia to quell rioting as fires devastate Bevier.
The report estimates 250000 people will visit Washington for inauguration work. It notes a Senate House subcommittee bill for 810767.2 million dollars, and mentions various court inquiries, appointments, and fiscal actions related to railways, mining, and federal lands. The passage covers national staff changes and upcoming sessions, with references to presidential receptions and military electric lighting.
A sprawling update covers robberies and murders near Mid Illinois, a Chicago boardinghouse death, flogging in Parsim county, a big fraud claim against a trader, a public liquor law indictment note, and varied congressional moves. It lists stagecoach thefts, a Des Moines river bill, immigration, tax, copyright, and canal discussions, plus Senate and House actions and resignations.
A tariff of proposed raises for chief and associate justices is introduced alongside motions to appoint a constitutional convention in Dakota Territory and uniform duties on presidential electors. The House and Senate discuss pension bills, an election integrity inquiry, and a quick spent debate on district appropriations.
A Detroit woman recounts a personal encounter with Helen Hunt Jackson near Leadville Colorado, describing the writer as vivacious and jolly despite fatigue. The narrator recalls meeting Jackson at a Landville hotel, dining at Colorado Springs, and notes Jackson’s dedication while gathering material for Ramona.
A Boston detective recounts an arrest on a train where a sleepy man signaling danger turned out to be Ridgewood, a listed burglar. He explains criminals show a distinct gait and stage presence, and that observers learn to read these tells from years in the field.
The New York Herald notes research by Dr. Honey B. Baker linking weather to disease. Diphtheria scarlet fever and smallpox show seasonal patterns tied to temperature and wind. A rise or fall in temperature influences illness rates. warm clothing is advised as a safeguard for public health.
Reports say the Alisaiowa, a Philadelphia coal steamer, foundered near a port with 8 aboard, presumed lost. In Birmingham, Alabama, a mob attacked the jail. officers returned fire, killing and wounding many, with several officials injured or killed.
In Des Moines River lands near Webster county, growing Deseret notes report landowners vow to evict all squatters if further actions occur. A Sunday meeting led by local owners, described as men of nerve, plans to proceed before March end, despite threats and harsh February weather.
A federal ruling favored the Oregon Trans-Continental Companies, blocking a branch line. The Oregon Navigation Co. must divest, as Union Pacific and Northern Pacific plan to buy Oregon Navigation stock to gain control without dividends on floating debt.
Fragment from a 19th century piece recounts Mark Twain courting Lizzie Clemens to marry her, noting his humble early life as a pilot on the Mississippi and the judge father’s insistence on “family” status. The tale mentions Lizzie’s diary entries and Twain’s persistent but guarded approach, ending with a quip about his boldness.
A muddled tale describes two early writers in prewar New York courting Sally Martin, daughter of Mrs. Martin, as they press for theater careers. The piece recounts staged meetings on stairs, debts, and a flirtation with the idea of Sally Martin entering the stage for better wages amid Bohemian circles.
Philadelphia and Reading railroad company posted notices to employees that from Wednesday eight hours will be a day's work instead of ten with proportionate wage reductions. The move reflects mine suspensions. those with extra duties will also revert to eight hours and shorter shifts to retain staff. In unrelated items, a Georgia paper reports an insurance policy setup where a man forgets the name of one of his eight children when listing beneficiaries.
The Queen of Greens is described as a handsome, action loving royal mother living in a palace balcony where she crochets gifts for honored guests. She runs the royal household with skill, oversees her children's education, and wears national product silk in white and striped patterns. She is the husband’s companion and adviser, born a princess of Bupeis.
Rev Admiral Geroy died in New York Monday afternoon. Elisha Atkins, tied to Unson Pacific Railroad scandals, died at Beaton age 75. John A Martin shot landlady Mrs Merrill in a Chicago boarding house and killed himself after love rejection. Mrs Merrill's husband lives with her. House committees on invalid pensions report favorably a senate bill granting 5600 per year to Irene Booker Sheridas widow of General Sheriday.
A violent dynamite blast hit Bouveldt's distillery at 6:15 this morning in Chicago. Seven sticks of dynamite and a partially burned fuse were found in the store room, blowing a hole in the roof and damaging nearby wagons and barrels of high wines. J D Lynch offers 25,000 dollars for information leading to the perpetrators, amid whiskey trust denials and ongoing investigations.
Reports from Cadott to Omro detail counterfeit currency circulating for two months. The men used hidden logging camps in pine forests to protect operations. Gang members, including gamblers and thieves, are believed to have connections to other crimes, with arrest near Dollo suggesting familiarity with woodwork rather than minting. Authorities lack resources to trace all players.
Postmaster General Dick iason specified a list of Wisconsin postmasters on Wadneeday. John W. Comley at Lamont Leftayotte county Alfred Charles Emil Drews at Eowall see county Joseph Woll was removed Hwa ry Goemmertz at Mill Home Manitowoc county vice Frank Bohaelzel resigned.
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