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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1887
Page
2
Amid a fraught political climate, Dwain and allies plan a sweeping visit to key national communities in New York and Washington. The motive centers on rallying supporters, addressing rising populist sentiment, and urging unity behind state leaders and a projected presidential agenda.
The telegrams note arrivals and departures in California and London, a 83,500 bump in American wealth, and liquor sales in Atlanta. They reference the national convention in Chicago, rail and employment disruptions, and various regional notices. Observers report deaths, strikes, wage movements, and public health updates across multiple states, with scattered dates and local details.
A chaotic early report details a string of disasters including a deadly blaze at a brassy factory, a freight wreck near Kimberly, Michigan, and another large fire in New York state. Dozens are dead or injured. property losses run high with quoted totals around 100 000 dollars. The piece cites engineer injuries, ruined stock, and broader fear across Lehigh Valley and various towns as boilers explode and warehouses burn.
Fragmented dispatches describe Forrigs Genorra elections in dismissals and strikes, riots and industrial turmoil in Glasgow. Reports from Shotow China recounts a city collapse with vast losses. Italy faces earthquakes in Buigeree with thousands rendered homeless. France’s political shifts include Sadi Carnot and Goblet cabinets amid protests. The piece notes revolts, frontier controls, and a Sarajevo style assassination attempt context, with various European crises and political reconfigurations shaping the era.
Fragmented police and court notes recount staged bomb threats, murders, forgeries, and arrests across cities. Names like Irvington, Columbus, and Texarkana surface amid reports of bomb fuses, jewel thefts, and forged notes. Authorities pursue suspects and indictments while public notices hint at political and financial turmoil.
A chaotic Washington column reports talk of fiscal policy and campaign moves. It cites discussions on delaying a national Republican convention, a push to curb thrift in certain regions, and a stance against Chicago hosting the convention. It notes Stockay approving last week’s sale of various goods, a preholiday talk on immigration strategy, and a resignation at the Crow agency.
The Senate has closed a deadlock with a majority refusing to object to a Democratic Senator. Republicans oppose the administration and a Democratic objection is noted. The Supreme Court ruling also tightens prohibitions on intoxicating liquor production and sale, with no compensation to breweries or distillers for property losses from prohibition.
The annual report by Attorney General Garland outlines civil suits pending, with 1,119 ordinary suits and about 7,000,000 dollars in claims. It notes civil actions, appeals to higher courts, and a year of significant legal activity. The report also mentions Snyder’s illness and decline, his forced use of a chair, and a general note on the era's investigative and policy actions.
Police at Montran courthouse clash with suspects linked to a centuries old scheme to fund a Mexican Central government subsidy by foreign capital investment. John Patey, head of a detective agency, along with Ngugole and Bureau, are accused of plotting multiple robberies and protection schemes over a decade.
A garbled account narrates Roman commander Claudius joining with Cannives to defeat Hasdrubal near Cannvicm, detailing a rapid cavalry and infantry maneuver. It mentions a six day march from Gallica, and notes textual errors and language corrections.
An in depth Tribune interview with James G Blaine discusses President Cleveland’s tariff message. Blaine defends protective duties while weighing whisky taxes wool duty and free trade risks. He argues against rapid export emphasis and urges strong domestic markets and fortifications.
A garbled historic piece explains the term Indian summer with multiple theories from Native American practice to European accounts. It notes Saint Martin's day in November as linked to warmth, hints at hunting origins, and references the phrase's persistence among children.
Secretary Whitney reports limited value of remaining monitors and favors continuing experiments with cabmaring boats and torpedo craft. He urges rapid creation of coast defense ships, recommends two armoreld ships and three fast cruisers, and predicts the old navy will largely disappear within years. The piece also notes a sensational local incident involving Ada Dodd defending herself with a rifle against a tramp.
A letter from Lord esayeon to Walt Whitman thanks him for kind thoughts and portrait, praising American constitutional legacy and mother country relations. The text shifts to a tale from Claremont New Hampshire describing a domestic scene with young squirrels, a cat, and kittens, showing tender care and playful antics. An 1830s note from New South Wales warns of a 125000 reward for extermination methods, amid a broader theme of liberty and misused doggerel.
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