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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1890
Page
2
The long text voices concerns about national debt and interstate commerce policy, noting U S debt levels, Germany and Cuba matters, and calls for careful balancing of regulation and economic growth. It reflects a tense debate among lawmakers and officials about fiscal and trade balance and future direction.
A jumbled OCR fragment reports on deaths, coal tonnage shifts, legislative moves, and local anecdotes. It mentions a death in Wannington, coal production comparisons, Wyoming and North Dakota legislative notes, and various local incidents with scattered names and places. The text is heavily garbled with many misspellings and unclear references.
Reports detail a pistol duel during a train robbery attempt near Ashita Valley with driver Udall surviving after shots struck clothing. Henry Guinup of St Lawrence county is arrested in Fine for alleged attempts to wreck the wealth train tied to Minnesota and Chicago rail lines. An Utica-bound sheriff transports the suspect west as an inquest unfolds into the Knifton Murphy murder with Mrs Murphy testifying about family arrangements and lack of insurance.
A garbled late 19th century notice bundle mentions trains in Morrallville Pa the Pennsylvanian railroad burdened by grippe illness and freight delays. It also cites a storehouse loss in New York and a mansion fire in Minneapolis with multiple fatalities. Various bankruptcies and creditors follow including La Porte Indiana merchants and Sioux reservation events.
A US consulate telegram from Barrington, N.S. notes the schooner Ben Hur of James G Farré & Lily, wrecked at Blanche Point. Nine crew members missing including Captain Thornburn. The Ben Hur, a 100 ton halibut fishing vessel, insured for 7268 dollars with Gloucester Mutual.
Shipping of 80 000 head hogs to the market. London based Europes lanterns seek 82 000 pounds. Moscow police chief shot amid rising tensions. German officers report rebel captures. Turkish purity societies accused. unrest spreads from Vie Charleroi to Corinth. Parke editor trial concludes. earthquake shocks felt in Corinth. theatre fire causes injuries. Royal honors linked to Prince of Wales marriage. Duke of York and other titles referenced in political tremor.
A mixed session features the Senate considering pension reforms and Indian policy. A Northwest delegation of Oneida Indians seeks suspension of work on land allotments, while officials and committees discuss rights of way for the Chicaza Milwaukee line and Sioux reservations.
Blurred report recounts a mass escape from Une county jail. Desperate inmates cut through cells, fled via the batheroom and main corridor, then escaped through a chimney hole in the outer wall. A guard Harrigan is seized but freed, as authorities pursue the fugitives.
Walker Blaine died at the Blaine residence at 8:20 PM from a grippe complicated pneumonia. The secretary of state had fallen ill only days earlier after hosting a Monday dinner. his death follows the loss of his son Walker and leaves the department without his trusted aide for loose ends and ongoing matters.
A satirical piece catalogs female cunning and resourcefulness with humor. It lists roles from homemaker to shopper, driver, negotiator, and confidant, arguing women deserve credit for their adeptness and influence despite claims of weakness. The snippet ends reflecting on women's enduring value and affection.
The scene describes a crowded street gathering with varied peoples and costumes. Mentioned are Egyptians, Moorish fashions, Greeks, Levantines, and others in different garb. The crowd moves to chants invoking Allah as trumpets and a parade unfolds through a bustling, patterned urban setting.
Veteran city editor Charles B Danforth of the Boston Herald died yesterday in Boston from pneumonia at age forty seven. An extensive theft of securities occurred involving Turkish priority bonds and Mexican National bank shares in transit from Paris to London. The miscreants fled toward the neighborhood near Pords ville. Police efforts focus on the high crime area.
A lengthy discussion cites hog raising and crop yields to estimate profits. It argues that one acre of clover and one acre of corn yield 50 pounds of pork, with hog mortality and care costs affecting net profit. The piece critiques feeder prices and analyzes two acres of land for potential clear gain.
A garbled, archaic passage describes a companion tempted by a disreputable dealer to witness a shady inspection. The dialogue hints at deceit and liquor, with misread ages and a plan to “walk ten or eleven years old” as part of a ruse, ending with the narrator praising the found text as an excellent foruukt.
The article describes home remedies using charcoal for wounds and antiseptic uses, along with a discussion of coconut butter as a substitute fat product. It includes observations on Indian farming practices, plowing depth, nitrogen in wheat soil, and reflections on American farming methods vs. Indian methods, with notes on a German consul and early 20th century trade details.
A fragmentary newspaper piece discusses India railways with a private compartment ride costing 26.50, government ownership of most lines, and construction tied to government purchase. It notes 150,000 miles of road carrying 199,000,000 passengers last year and debates on state-led transport economics versus private enterprise.
The piece outlines Christian socialism as a rising force uniting denominations to apply Christian teachings to life on earth. It highlights international church cooperation, evangelical alliances, and advocacy for religiously inspired social reform amid global events and political pressure.
An excerpt discusses the potato as a major American crop with origins in tropical America, later spread to Europe via Spain and Britain. It notes early introductions to Ireland and England, and mentions various historical figures and misreadings in colonial contexts. The piece shifts to a travelogue describing a village scene with drunken revelry, a sober driver, and a blunt exchange about church consecration. It ends with a medical note praising Ely's Dream Balm as an effective non-irritating remedy for catarrh.
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