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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1892
Page
2
Condensed dispatches report a chaotic mix of events including politics, crime, disasters, and economic notes. Items mention a prison release bid, bishop Ireland, rail and immigration developments, stock and salt markets, violent incidents, and assorted local and national curiosities with numerous named places and people.
On the eve of the first reading of the aroused bill, a banquet for von Capfiivi and allied figures drew members from all parties and press groups while socialists held meetings in districts opposing the army bill. Women formed a notable feature among attendees as debates intensified in the Reichstag, with speeches showing no clear compromise on the bill. Herr Viehter pledged funds for compulsory service while demanding a larger budget, arguing for a substantial Reichstag spend beyond current needs.
A reflective editorial urges small kindnesses to aid despondent hearts, noting that even a kind word can lift others. It compares light to a caring act, like a girl placing a canile in a window to steer a ship clear of wreckage, stressing shared responsibility to spread goodness.
A Congolese despatch reports completion of the Satu to Pulubalin rail line ten miles long with major engineering feats. Despite long delays and difficult quartzite blasting, planners expect fast progress as the line nears Leopold ravine Palaballa, linking upper Congo trade to Europe amid intense labor mobilization.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Stomach Ditters as a universal health cure. It promises relief from tropical diseases, malaria, kidney and liver complaints, neuralgia, indigestion, and loss of appetite. The tone mimics medical assurance with bold, unverified claims and endorsements by supposed practitioners.
An era of silent mornings may end if a Swiss clockmaker’s invention proves real. The device allegedly uses phonographs to trigger wake ups by a favorite poem or famous music, potentially waking two people with a single tune.
A long extract reviews the Congo River railway project toward Stanley Pool, detailing bridge construction risks and labor needs, provisioning struggles, and anticipated cargo flows of ivory, rubber, gums, and coffee. It notes progress over ten miles above Matadi, expects rail to open Upper Congo plantations, and foresees broader tourist, trade, and plantation development within twenty years.
Wallington December 6 President Harrison delivered his fourth annual message to Congress noting unprecedented prosperity across commercial and industrial sectors. He cites rapid growth in wealth and infrastructure, with census-based comparisons showing sharp gains in manufacturing capital, employment, wages, and output from 1850 to 1890, while acknowledging adjustments in certain industries.
The senate convened at noon and appointed a committee to wait on the president, then recessed until 1 PM. A message was expected tomorrow. The house debated the Sunday closing clause and adjourned until noon tomorrow. The senate confirmed several nominations in executive session and discussed treaties with Chile and military reductions in the navy engineers. Adjournment set for Monday.
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