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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1889
Page
2
Marshfield Times reports a land mortgage figure of 98,000,000 in a district tax repurposing debate. The piece touches on European imperial tensions, Navajo horse holdings and wool trade, and U S rail financing worries amid a climate of financial doubt. The article blends economic figures with geopolitical commentary and notes on governance and public policy.
A crowded summary shows fires destroying hotels and factories in Altoons, Wareaw, and Bradford, with significant losses. Gas reservoir blasts in Brooklyn and severe wind storms in Ohio and western states cause extensive property damage, dozens of fatalities in select incidents, and widespread disruption.
Fragmentary report notes the Monday inauguration of Governor W D Hoake of Wixconex. A Catoaco tailor creates clothing for Horricans, pleasing Jadisonpolis tradesmen. Financial figures mention large sums for 1847 and year 1,000 girl graduates from Bynton cooking school.
Readable text records a blend of 19th century political discourse. It notes discussions on an extra session to consider land questions in the Oklahoma territory and cites opposition from the national department of agriculture. It records senate confirmations of appointments and mentions party clashes over the North Platte land question and tax policy amid a chaotic floor maneuvering.
The secretary of the navy directs Admiral Kimberly to deploy ships to Samoa to safeguard American interests. The Trenton will be relieved at Panama by the Vandalia and Mohican, while the Atlanta will operate nearby. authorities warn of possible trouble and seek naval presence.
A hazy account follows a harmed potter assistant as she is pressured to fill out a money order application at a desk. The exchange reveals confusion over blanks and destinations, with concerns about a post office loss and a possible fraud by Smyth as the clerk pushes her to complete the form.
Patti travels to Paciy while Gen. Harrison plans to visit Washington, using a newly completed Folanthe car claimed as the most complete sar ever made, amid gossip of a bold feat and a long journey.
A devastating storm and collapsing silk mill in Reading Pennsylvania killed many workers and injured hundreds. Rescue crews ferried bodies from debris as firefighters and volunteers labored through the night. the building, 300 by 160 feet with a 100 foot tower, housed about 250 employees and was leased to Grimshaw Brothers of Paterson New Jersey.
Excerpted from The Ballad of Ste Anne. The piece surveys historical methods of capital punishment from the guillotine to garrote and sword, noting origins, mechanisms, and variations across nations. It blends quotes on execution scenes with vivid, nongraphic description and historical anecdotes.
A chaotic historic account details recurring locust plagues in Algiers from 1844 to 1886, devastating crops and forests. The narrative covers governmental anti-locust efforts, military mobilization, and civilian experiences, including a dramatic testimony of a man trapped by locusts and surviving a near death encounter.
Dominion expedition led by William Ogilvis reaches Edmonton after a northwestern voyage from the Pacific coast. The party describes routes via Chilkat inlet, Laing pass, Lake Lyndyman, the Lews River, and the Porcupine into the Mackenzie basin, noting early spring camps and extensive ice and river navigation obstacles.
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