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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1890
Page
2
A long but fragmented discussion from Marshfield Wisconsin references an 1897 international exhibition and a proposed French led event. It warns of counterfeit coin dangers and the risk of silver bullion devaluation, urging vigilance by authorities and the public.
Reported dispatches describe Western districts facing cattle disease fears and infrastructure strains, while financial and weather headlines span fires in Cincinnati, mortgage deals in Duluth, mortgage and commodity updates, and flood warnings across California. Strong entities include London Times, Union Pacific, Minneapolis, Duluth, St Paul, Philadelphia, Sierra City, Trackee, Sacramento, Napa, and Sorgen valleys.
A garbled bulletin from a distant era discusses naval broadcasts in Germany, colonial British ventures in Africa, and border disputes on the Zambezi. It also mentions a wedding, political shifts in Britain, and parliamentary maneuvers with fragmented, obscure references throughout.
A fragmented police narrative details a fatal incident with multiple injuries near Washington Street. It mentions Mae Blis Mary Rowe, real estate agent A. Le Brown, and a suspect linked to a life policy dispute. Financial losses and assets are noted, with this being a murky, injury filled account of a complex case.
A chaotic report details a temporary suspension of Davidson’s camp activities amid labor unrest. Fire, theft, and an explosion scare are noted, including a fatal burn of Yousbiys and a massive blaze at the Kansas City Packing mid Case Refrigerator Company causing about 100000 dollars in losses.
A long discussion on dairy ventilation and air movement appears amid a wider report on milk quality and farm conditions. The article notes effects of airflow on milk fats and the need for proper drafts, with observers warning against excessive draughts. Also mentioned are local winter reports and a World’s Fair bill in the New York legislature.
Debates in the Senate address a bridge project across the Douglass river with amendments limiting spans near existing bridges. House actions include immigration commissioner proposals and new post office funding measures for Chicago. The day features procedural battles, executive sessions, and calendar shifts in a crowded session.
The U S Supreme Court centennial gathering in New York was canceled due to family deaths of Secretary Blaine and Tracy. Separately, the Nottingham shaft disaster near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania claimed seven miners as bodies were recovered. Joseph Jones died from burn injuries.
In Washington Wasitxoron a house fire killed Mrs Wilmerding secretary Tracy’s daughter and wife, while Secretary Tracy himself was rescued after overcoming smoke and injuries. The three story brick residence on 1 street near Connecticut avenue suffered extensive damage as fire and water efforts continued. President Harrison visited, and Tracy recovered consciousness though remained weak as he learned his daughter Mary Tracy had died.
A Masonic project in Chicago plans a twelfth to fourteen story building fronting on Shitest Hiker near Central Mode Hall. The proposed structure, to cost about 7,000,000 dollars with 2,000 shares of stock, would be the third largest in the city once completed and would house a hotel and offices on the upper floors.
A London correspondent assesses China’s military power, noting a nearly million-strong force with many dated arms. He highlights Li Hongzhang’s trained units, Manchurian and Central Asian divisions, and the uneven modernization across corps. The infantry includes Manchu Mongol and Tartar elements, with elite Manchu and Mongol troops. Peiho forts and Tientsin guard duties. The piece contrasts robust manpower with lagging equipment and training, citing recent reforms and the capital’s vulnerability to foreign influence and invasion threats.
Fragmented prose describes training and drills to encourage firearms use among residents, naming bystanders and townspeople as participants. It contrasts Russian infantry accuracy with historical campaigns and recounts chaotic night maneuvers near a border camp, ending with a murder narrative in Texas.
In Decarum Indiana on February 3 three Bright brothers James, Kirkland, and Adams County men were found deaf in their bed after illness. They had been wilting from influenzi and retired Saturday night. condition not deemed dangerous. In Kannas City on February 26 a union labor conference is called by chairman Gosham of the national executive committee.
In Alling County yesterday afternoon a bank board meeting saw director resignations after a slur against a Jewish executive. Patrons rallied, closing accounts as the bank appointed William Savers as cashier amid protests, with $200,000 drawn and continued fire proceedings as officials defend their shares.
At the National Builders Convention the executive committee report on the eight hour workday was discussed. It urges adopting hourly wages to match the potential eight hour standard, noting many governments already cap daily hours. A warm discussion followed and the matter will be revisited tomorrow.
A Sun report states a package from Artistic Weanning of Saxony to its New York agent Mr King was opened in the New York post office for customs violation. It contained silk ribbon with the inscription Joli Wy namaker costumes Philadelphia. King says Wanamaker knew nothing of the use and the company acted without authority.
Andrew Jackson sues the Wisconsin Telephone Company for damages claimed at 12000 after a lightning struck a wire from a Floral ball to a staff and caused a fire that destroyed his barn during a August thunderstorm at Eau Claire. The suit alleges negligence in attaching the line and wiring.
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