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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1889
Page
2
A Marshfield Times column weaves a snapshot of political debate over temperance and prohibition with a critique of rail safety and labor conditions. It cites Senator Bloar, Gov. Taylor of Tennessee, and the Minneapolis Tribune while touching on South Carolina race tensions. The piece also reflects on President Harrison’s message urging safer rail construction and practices.
The eighty second birthday of poet John Greenleaf Whittier was quietly celebrated in Amesbury and nearby towns. Friends sent flowers and congratulatory messages while the public displayed decorations and stores dressed for the occasion.
Reports from North Carolina and Colorado describe a string of rail disasters with a thousand miners striking a mine Sunday morning while a 16 year old Potts accidentally killed his sister and wounded his mother. A brakeman and several others were injured when a passenger train collided with a sleeper car near Wish Tyton. In Colorado a Denver and Rio Grande freight train broken in three parts left many dead and injured, with seven cars of cattle and eighty cars of lumber piled in wreckage and two brakemen hurt.
A jumble of reports notes a 2,000,000 lire deficit during the late syndic of Taine Duke Forlani. Portugal pledges vigorous action, while Wyassulanid tensions with England rise. Riets linked to aiding the house of Coroa amid abdication rumors. Hong Kong excitement follows. Hubert Browning clings to life amid illness. funeral arrangements take place as a western abbey interment is planned.
A summary of early 1860s national notes includes the House membership cap at forty per state, Tim everagerage’s ties to the new Chinese minister, and a query about eligibility of reraters for government posts. Also reports a Treasury note plan tied to bullion deposits, a treaty extension for embezzlement offenses with England, and a push to raise railway trunk clerks’ pay with widow’s benefits.
The record notes James Toohey from Sioux City connected to a Sunday night incident in Covin before jail in Dakota City amid a wate rage. Maud Curran, longtime charitable worker, is arrested for shoplifting with goods valued over 61 dollars found at her residence. Other items mention farmers Holman and Gill in Rivers, Iowa, and the Rassas Crew in Missouri.
In Norwalk Township neighbors Holman and Gill, both about 40, engaged in a deadly confrontation. Holman used a loaded gun to shoot Gill at his farm, and Gill wrestled the weapon away, firing it at Holman as the struggle continued. Both men were badly wounded and expected not to survive.
Senate reported bills including relief for treasurers and raised pensions, small deficiency for public printing, extension of the international maritime conference, and a postmaster general copies issue. House briefly met with several resolutions and bills on immigration land grants and tax ideas. Executive sessions adjourned. deaths of Representatives noted.
Report covers Sacramento levee breach threatening navigation, Gov. Waterman appealing to federal help. Includes tale of hidden treasure legends in Japan and a German dancing ban debate, plus notices of a large California revenue seizure at Freana Vineyard Co. and other assorted items.
Reid placing his Mexican ally La Follette chairs the Agriculture committee and Wisconsin gains key posts. The list names Ezra B. Taylor and others on Judiciary, Caswell to Private Claims, Thames to War Claims, Le Follette to Agriculture near Secretary Rusk, Clark to Rivers and Harbors, plus a long roster of principal committee members across Banking, Coinage, Rivers and Harbors, Naval Affairs, Public Lands, Indian Affairs, Education, Labor, and more, reflecting a broad reorganization in the Wisconsin and national delegation.
The Elizabeth Kinnan claim in Hastings involves an alleged one eighth interest in the original town run. Hulbert of Lincoln uncovers no transfer after the 1876 dissolution, prompting property owners to contest a claimed right and seek treble deeds. The dispute centers on the town site known as the best residence portion of Hastings.
A long, mixed advertisement notes the enduring popularity of Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a stomachic. It references the Harterste Company of Pittsburgh, multiple languages, and distribution through druggists nationwide. It also mentions a Kansas City bar association event with Judge Brewer and notable speakers including Gov. Beveridge.
A whimsical, archaic verse piece depicts holiday anticipation as a brook and river converse about Christmas. It reflects childlike wonder, Santa’s arrival, and the countdown to Christmas with repeated lines about decorating, stockings, gifts, and festive rituals.
In a snowy mansion called The Cedars a doomed fortune hunter presses Claire Denslow for love. A rescue in a ravine returns Leslie Fenton, and Grandfather Denslow ends secrets with Christmas town aid. Alymer faces justice as villagers restore hope and home.
A lengthy report details the dissolution of the Western States Association amid internal disputes over membership withdrawals by Marrlington Northern and Minnepelts. Wisconsin Central opposition and proposals for a new regional body are described along with implications for standards and future cooperation.
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