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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1891
Page
2
A chaotic review mentions Taos B Hoerox Berra and a memorial note to honor a dignified memory while referencing government employment, New York bank reserves, and a New York prospective population shift. It touches on wealth comparisons and the ambitious reach of young Americans including West Point graduates.
A draft bulletin discusses drastic spelling changes and the shift from Behring to Bering, Haiti naming, and Cape Clenso. It notes modernization risks, then shifts to an ANEW AUTOMATIC Telephon e exchange promising to replace operators with user initiated connections. It also reports on Dr Ollivier’s tuberculosis cases in Neuilly and cautions against occupying previously TB contaminated houses without thorough disinfection.
A scrambled set of items reports gas finds near Bloomington and lithia water near Columbus. Mentions legislative actions, militia orders, and treaty negotiations between Newfoundland and the United States. Also notes bigamy arrest in Chicago, wages and unemployment concerns, and a convoluted wealth bequest in New York.
Reports from New York Montmor nation list arrests for forgery and a second degree murder conviction. A 99 year old man in Neenah died by his own hand after a shooting. Several other crimes include a Go Clark revolver incident, an Eaton man sentenced for wife murder, a San Francisco robbery linked tale, and a Chicago saloon shooting.
A garbled Washington dispatch describes figures like Ceorar Higauar of California and Minister General Sigel in debates over pensions and federal outlays. It references a Spring Creek meeting, a postmaster case, and a House committee examining anti pooling and freight contracts. Also noted are weather disasters, ship ballots, and international tensions with Brazil, Russia, and Sweden.
A historic executive message urges repeal of bad laws and swift, decisive action. It argues for a short legislative session, fewer bills, prompt committee action, and vigilance by presiding officers to curb delays and idle sessions. Text reflects reform sentiment from Wisconsin leaders.
A misspelled transcription reports a double murder in a Wiscon- sin town as Mrs. Freeman quarrels with Fulkerson and fires a shot. Fulkerson retrieves the wounded man before dying. the article then launches into a lengthy critique of state finances and reforms with references to treasurers, budgets, and public administration.
In a tense trial a 19 year old Rose Zahhieh stands accused in the murder of Miss Mildred Maline. Arsenic found in the victim’s stomach sparks sensational talk while legal counsel for Zahhieh argues strong circumstantial factors may exonerate her. A prior person of interest, Mrs. Lir Mugugis, faces scrutiny as authorities pursue the truth behind the community’s most chilling death.
In New York January 6, the ball world hails a new three-league structure forming two national leagues with the Players League returning to the fold. The American Association admits Boston Chicago Philadelphia Washington, replacing Rochester Syracuse Toledo and the Athletics. Rochester at $3,500 Toledo $3,500 Syracuse $7,000 were sought. The Boston club to charge 50 cents admission. Players must return to their former folds though many may stay where they are. The plan introduces a three-board control of league dealings, ends the sales system, and preserves releases for clubs in arrears after fifteen days. The reform aims to elevate the game and balance players managers and capitalists.
A flood of brief items details wrecks injuries and a fatal horse incident in Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and surrounding areas. Notable events include a man fatally injured by a runaway horse near St Tut and multiple train wrecks due to broken rails and collisions near Oshkosh and Denton Stenton. A Milwaukee area house fire destroys a Commonwealth Mink Co housing unit in Florence Wisconsin. a child perishes in the blaze and rescuers struggle to reach other small children.
Raj Masterson of Jane faces charges amid alleged felay pretenses involving 2750 shillings. Orra ZaanMay of Racine fined for abusing her daughter while a man named A. Boas remained in the cold for six hours and was fined 87 shillings.
The article discusses rapid progress in electric lighting and the push to lower costs. It cites Philadelphia awards for street lights from 69 to 90 cents per light per night, Massachusetts cities seeking statewide power manufacture and sale, and the belief that public and domestic lighting costs will fall similarly in the U S and Europe.
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