Marshfield Times long scattered notes on cables and politics
A mosaic of topics from Eastern Telegraph Company routes and Atlantic cable networks to mining accidents and a London underground railway. The piece touches on maritime communications, wine production in the United States, medical claims of lung lymph treatment, and German military and political shifts under the young emperor. It weaves disparate items into a single chronicle of contemporary affairs with names like England, California, New York, and Berlin appearing through the scattered text.
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Eastern Telegraph Company
England
Odin
Africa
North Atlantic
Ueriva
Europe
Wlnn
San Francisco
Sandwich
Lawar
Obo
Luce
Ibu
Charles Forter
Mester
Tusk
Ahioiy
America
California
New York
Tlw United
London
New York City
Lins Leeuw Oly
Duckness
Smickend Dawt
London Railway
Various Telegram Items From Jackson Park and Beyond
A collection of telegrams reports renaming a site in Jackson Park, Minnesota's governor dying in St. Paul, silk manufacturers rearranging business, and Montana snow depths with Bozeman totals. Banking failures near Topeka and ponderous legal notices follow, including state franchise bills, university geologist death, and memorial planning. Also noted are shipments of immigrant data, grand jury actions, and California killings.
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Jackson Park
Gerenay Vexny H Storey
Minnesota
St. Paul
Apoura Horratan
Alfred E. Frommett
Puteraca
Montana
Bozeman
Mont
Grand Pacific
Pel
General Sherman
Admiral Porter
Oven
Chauncy H. Blair
Jata
Turaday
J. Ne McCullowgh
Pennssylvania Company
Chaos and intrigue ripple through a world in turmoil
A chaotic montage reports police in pursuit of a rumored Ripper, royal intrigue as Linjvawanane is named successor, and court actions in Germany and Argentina. It covers strikes, prisonings, and political maneuvering across Austria, Italy, Spain, and Britain with whispers of imperial policy resistance, conspiracies, and unrest in Whitechapel and Cardiff as labor movements face opposition and troops stand ready.
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Tux Landon
Priseesy Linjvawanane
Haveciian Islands
Exeskyi Winnetat
Clerman Court
Cunan Government
Llaials
Lenapt
Wilhelm Onder
Bisuiaye
Victor Mace
Koris Hunker
Pape Teo
Prinssipal
Huenos Ayres
Whitechapel
Meanita
Jack the Ripper
Bin
Massive flood damage and fires across towns in 19th century reports
Estimates put losses at Pitts larg and Allegheny City near 89 million dollars. The Conneansugh river overflow Sunday night caused changes near Johnstown Pennsylvania. Floods displaced thousands, with homes lost at Piltabang. A worker near the Wunlevab Chase factory was injured by falling debris. Five men perished in Telluride from a wall collapse while five others were injured. one victim died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester. A 200 pound rock fell near Pittsburg killing a passenger on the Pennsylvanian line. A Denver family fell ill from spoiled pork. several died. The Grand Opera House in NOY burned. The Windsor Hotel sustained minor damages. A German Lloyd steamer collided and sank with unknown casualties. A homefire near Monticello killed two children. an assailant killed a conductor in Knob, Missouri. An alliance mob attacked newspapers in Coldwater, Kansas. A Kentucky stock barn burned with substantial livestock loss. A Massachusetts farmer was murdered, and the killer hanged. A poker game turned deadly near Padonia, with two killed and a man wounded. Attempted robbery near Tomahank left one dead, others wounded. Opium seizure aboard City of Pueblo exposed illegal cargo. A box to Victoria, BC, contained a canal boat opium shipment bound for Rev. Anarius Mitchell.
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Pittslarg
Allegheny City
Johnstown
Piltabang
Bowrrr
Teanstar
Wunlevab & Chase Tautory
Telluride
Duquusne Heights
Nei Pittsburg
Ovat
Pughandle Road
Denver
Col
A. Harton
Wif
Tus Grand Opers
Noy
Monticello
Wis
New Gineas
Bess Prence
Battlefield
Mass
Joby Ball
Ball
Pierce
Jiil
Navarre
Prive
Padonia
Ban
Ryan
Norton
Bolt
William Reynor
Tomahank
Jin Crowny
Reyrer
City of
Pueblo
Beatle
Wash
San Francisco
Victoria
British Columbia
Anarius Mitchell
Helen B. Mont
Dying mystery and whisky fan linked to South America rumor
A jagged report notes a dying mystery man and a whisky crest fan tied to South America. arrests in Columbus and Omaha are linked to a murder of a wife. Pacific Bank chief B Downes faces charges over life insurance. Arkansas treasurer Woodruff’s shortages prompt calls for prosecution. Vincennes man James Gragrme suffers a bizarre violent incident on a railway near Bald.
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Gibson
Iyster
South America
Basser
B. Cows Ts
Columbus
Omahe
Woodruff
Litttle Rock
Ark
J. W. Gragrme
Vincennes
Ind
Becam
Bald
National Capital Briefs From Washington Diary
Ay mulled denials on reciprocity talks with the tittle territory as Congress moves. Sherman and Fry amendments to the copyright bill win approval in the Senate. A Sundry Civil Bill measure adds 3100,000 for post office buildings at Onaka. Washington society eyes fewer receptions due to guest abuses. Ex Commissioner Warner denounces knowledge of a silver pool. Geo Sherwin to be sworn with ceremonies Thursday and Friday. public buildings closed in Washington and St Louis. Admiral Porter memorials highlighted. naval leaders pay homage. General deficiency bill reported in the House. 836.57 million total with pensions at 078.040. Drought relief asked. 90,000 appropriated.
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Muxpowen
Washinton
Tib Tenniry
Ity
Sherman
Fry
United Sites
Sexavon Sroosin
Onaka
Ley _ Wasittsdrox society
Tex-Conamssirax SV. Warner
Brooklyn
Silver-Pool
Geo
Sherwin
Phure
Wil
Washington
St. Leis
Porter Taal
Tavasnar
Songte
Loth Haas
Admiral Porter
Senate
Rewpf
Ataba
Board of Finance
Tihix Board
Wust
A Proposal for Fixed Marriage Allowances
A verbose essay argues for a fixed proportion of a husband’s income to be set for his wife’s use. It contends such settlements reduce deceit, improve fairness, and protect women from financial dependence or penury, urging a regularly paid sum even as low as a few cents weekly to empower the wife and stabilize households.
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Rao
Ameris
Amateur lawyer in Irish village stirs wills tale
In a remote Irish village an amateur legalist who drafts neighbors' wills awakens by a knock at dawn. The exchange reveals a comic plan around the will as the scene unfolds with rustic humor. A Pierre dispatch notes South Dakota House votes to resubmit prohibition to voters next fall in a year.
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Trish
Yale
Curcago
Pierre
South Dakota
House
Charge of Heavy Brigade at Balaklava Described
A dramatic reminiscence on Cardigan’s Heavy Brigade at Balaklava during the Crimean War. The piece contrasts the heavy regiments led by Yorke Scarlett with the lighter Horse of Cardigan and details the cavalry clash, fierce hand to hand combat, and the chaotic valley action that defined the engagement.
Tariff Debate Says U S Exports Rise With Protection
The article argues that the 1890 tariff will boost domestic industry while imports and exports shift toward manufacturing. It cites December 1890 as record export activity and predicts continued growth in manufactured exports, with the nation moving toward exporting goods and importing crude products. It notes higher domestic production in woolen outfits and linen, and forecasts lasting benefits for American workers and farmers under protection.
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Tastoo
Othur
Statistical Bureau
Lie
Mora
England
Englad
Tariff History and Its Impact on American Shipbuilding
The article argues tariffs set in 17S and earlier periods protected shipyards and merchant marine, noting decline as wooden ships yielded to iron steamers. It cites Presidentials and Hackison appeals for protection, linking policy to U.S. maritime decline and global competitiveness. It contrasts American dominance in road and rail with weak overseas shipping finance.
Scranton Lace Company Organized To Build Factory
The Scranton Lace company formed with 250000 capital plans a $50000 factory. Directors mainly Scranton capitalists include Wilkins Bavith William Cornell and Luther Keller with Nottinghaw lace expert Mr Moses joining. A southern Scranton site is secured for the plant as duty rates on laces are debated by The Times.
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Cuwung
New York
Senaston
Penn
Jim
Scraton Lace Company
Scranton
Wilkins Bavith
William. Cornell
C. Sueyer
FM. Reinynerer
Luther Keller
Beary Balin, Jr
Thin
Colerrisa
Scrantun Oo
Aarge
The
Times
Trade We Must Get From Para Brazil Exports
United States consular district in Para Brazil reports that two thirds of robber exports reach the U S From January 1 to September 30 1890 total exports were 10 933 529 kilograms of which 6 593 114 kilograms went to the United States.
Trade prospects voiced for American foods versus Europe
In New York Mr Barbey argues that despite private purchases, thousands of imported goods reach the district from Europe. He cites Spain cargoes with items that could be sourced domestically. He says American merchants could compete on prices but lack transportation. He predicts reciprocity with Brazil will shift trade back to the United States.
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United States
Congress
Lotus
Maeman
New York
Europe
Spain
Barbey
Brazil
Sugar production and tariffs ripple through 19th century industry
The article traces American beet sugar output from 1830 to the 1870s, noting rising yields and yearly tonnage. It discusses tariff effects on British manufacturers in Sheffield, who cut wages to offset duties, and questions who ultimately pays the price of policy shifts.
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Increiae
United
United States
Sheffield
La Blanche Wins by Knockout in California Club Bout
In San Francisco on February 20 the Marine La Blanche fought Johnny Fier, known as Young Mitchell, at the California Athletic Club for 5000 dollars. Five and a half ounce gloves. La Blanche was knocked out in the tenth round after Mitchell pressed with crisp jabs and strong counters. Mitchell was down in the twelfth but recovered, then delivered a left jaw blow that sent La Blanche to the floor for a full count. La Blanche appeared roughed up and left the ring in a state of evident emotion.
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Genmany
Waldesseelin
Bisnarck
Waldearses
Sine
Germany
Covery Point
Russia
von Moltke
von Capriyi
Ipia
Rovertty
Bio Garie
Willams
Bismark
Eadeee Baa
Jabrokritaky
Fedigokive
Liprandi
Causeway Heights
Scotland
Pruy
Colin
Turahus Corpa
Dragoon
Royals
Clyde
Ponsonby
Waterloo
Dragoon Guards
Canober
Bulakiavi
Balaklava
Raglan
Lucan
Liew
Raghin
Yorke Scarlett
Frants
England
Matabhe
Asonighly
San Francisco
la Blanche
Johnny Fierget
Young Mitehul
Anight
Californiaa Athletic Club
Mitchell
LaBlanche
Cese
Thriad Mitchel
Wisconsin Legislature Debates Bills and Eulogies
Wisconsin lawmakers resume work after a tumult of bills and speeches. The Senate advanced measures on juror travel pay and licensing reforms while funding for state institutions and a new state home for the feeble minded was debated. A ceremonial tribute to Admiral Porter and notes on local bills, elections and a lynching in Virginia accompany broader legislative items and banking fund deposit proposals.
Floodwood Postmaster Fatally Shot After Altercation
In Croguit Minnesota on February 23 Hubert B Strickland, postmaster at Floodwood, was shot and fatally wounded by Join Darby Todas after a drinking dispute. Strickland retreated to his office, the assailant kicked in the door and attacked him, leaving him dead.
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Croguit
Minn
Hubert B Strickland
Floodwood
Darby Todas
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