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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1897

Page

2

Vast wave of global notes hits readers in rapid Telegrams

A jumble of brief items covers deaths in Mankavo and Omaha. a postponed Kansas Pacific sale. Wisconsin timber land auctioned for 100090. forecasts of doomsday by J Sterkmeyer. robberies in North Dakota. an Illinois earthquake alarm. multiple court cases, arrests, and corporate moves. weather, floods, fires, and maritime trade statistics. political caucus actions and Mormon land plans in Degollade district.

John D. Willard Mankavo Kansas Pacific Wisconsin State Park J. Sterkmeyer United States Argyuaville N. D Lebanon Ill Bethaneba E. Hamill Porter County Tuchaoa Valonrales Pama, IL Jesse McAdams Frank Redamacher National Republican League Omaha Garder G. Hubbard Syirl Bell Telephone Company Marshalltown Iuwa Letts, Fletcher & Co Saattig Wash Witter Teh Aleron Ohio

Conference to tighten party primaries across states

A national conference of men from across the country plans to propose stricter laws governing party primaries and caucuses in New York and beyond. Signers include Mayor Strong, John E Mithalland, William Brokfield, Carl Schurz, Edwin L Gudkin, and officials such as Secretary Gage and Melville Stone. Kentucky’s primary system may be approved as a model.

New York iStrong John E. Mithalland William Brokfield Carl Schurz Edwin L. Gudkin Gage Treasury Department Melville MW. Stone Quinsy Musten Reform Teagues Yigners Kentucky

Dover Castle Destruction and Global Turmoil Report

A jumble of events includes Dover Castle damage attributed to Ure, a British House decision in a labor case, deaths of figures like Prof Arthur of Trinity College, and unrest in Cuba Spain and Brazil. Reports mention French and Austrian negotiations, Haitian tension, and economic debates in Germany's budget with global implications.

Dover England Arthur, Ll Ddc Trinity Collage Dublin Ireland Spain Chamber of Deputies Henry Lynedoch Gardiner Horse Artilery London Sagassa Banify Austria Hungary Tscay Cansnate Havana Armetrorgs Japan Hayti Germany Rio Janeiro Perlera Moraes Brazil Baron von Thielmann Treasury Reichstay Bilgar Americs

Pension Bill Advances amid Immigration and Civil Service Talks

Washington reports note the house passing a pension appropriation bill with amendments, and debate over civil service reforms and treasury expenditures. Senate discussions include Kyle's immigration bill proposing education tests at consular points and Lode's effort for an immediate vote on his immigration measure. The day also saw a resolution on civil service records, plus routine legislative activity.

Washington, D. C House Pofern Treasury Washingon Senate Kyle United States Mr. Kyle Washington Lode Cleveland Butler Foreign Relations Committee Davis Charman Great Britain Russia Japan Pottigrew Melirile Ove Military Affairs Committee Hose Aly DIL Pension Office Civil Service The Vanderlip Moody Ren. Mass Ie Treasury Warderlip Ptonea Treasury Department Congress Yaform UCL Grosveno Prosivert McKinley Dapplauge Mfr Jolnsng Rep Livi Toksi Dearmond

Debates on Civil Service and Pelagic Sealing Stall in Washington

Washington reports show the house adjourning after two hours as leaders discuss the legislative and executive appropriation bill and consider civil service funding. The senate debates pelagic sealing and a war-miner relief plan, with Moody and Vanderlip clashing over civil service reforms.

Washington Canton Civil Service Commission Gallinger P N. H Pritchard Committee On Civil Service House Yukon River Alaska Senate

Clock dispute at post office ends in calm offer

A French man demanded a refund from a post office official after buying a clock at a dead-letter sale. The clock reportedly failed to run and a government employee offered to try repairing it at his home that evening to determine value.

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Miro Demands Return Of Purhage Amid Outburst

A deranged man identified as Miro seized a despised purehage and shouted that there is no justice. He demanded his money back and folded the clock before vanishing, cursing the country and government as he left.

Miro New York Tribune

Working Women Increasing in Gainful Occupations

A manufacturer cites women as more adaptable reliable and sober, arguing they offer advantages in employment. He notes a 48 percent rise since 1830 in women in gainful work and 63 percent in mechanical industries, listing roles from pilot to furnace maker and suggesting future job shifts with inventions easing hard labor. Carroll Wright argues women will not displace men, as industrial growth creates new roles and women replace child labor in some fields.

Sid Givis Dla Carroll D. Wright Sir. Wright

History of Woman to be Written by George Willig Cooke

A history of woman is announced to be written by George Willig Cooke of East Lesington, Mag. over three volumes of about seven hundred pages each. He plans a comprehensive study spanning development of family, home, and society, aiming for a scientific, unbiased portrayal and to show woman’s influence on civilization, with support from noted scholars and educators.

Adam George Willig Cooke East Lesington Mags Julia Ward Llowe Nathan Haskel Dole Frank Ui Sanborn Serual Lbswry Mr. Cooke Ir le

Pet name lore in British royal family draws quirky nicknames

An English paper notes fondness for pet names in the royal circle. The Duke of Fife is known as Madcutt and the Duchess as Her Roya Shyness, aged 86 and retiring. Prince Edward of York is called the new boy while Princess Patricia of Connaught, born on St Patrick’s Day, is dubbed Paddy. The cheerful Princess Paddy is 11 years old.

Charles Zanoli New York Alonzo C. Clay California Death's Valley Caulesburg Herman Sachs Tey Tadee North Geneswee County Williams Lampson Lhe Leroy N.Y Yale University William ¥. Werrs The Guarantee Loan and Morenge Company of St. Louis Columbia Aluminum Company Verns San Francisco Alice Harteray Senator Foley Reno Emanuel Durrant Louisville Mathew Hale Honaton Southern Presbyterian Church Ching Gavesox Janesville Mici Luda rHleh Fidler Nellie Boley Youngstown Exgla Parkersburg W. Va Oustom Thimus Cline Alchvi Ag Davy Benin Dore Duke of Fife Madcutt Roya Anc Prince Edward of York Patricia of Connaught St. Patri Day Paddy

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