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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1886

Page

2

Explosion at Atlantic Giant Powder Works Kills Nine

A massive explosion at the Atlantic Giant Powder Works in McCasinagilla WN L early morning on the 2d killed nine workers and injured many more. The blast shattered the building, scattering body parts up to 500 feet away and uprooting trees. Names of the dead include Charles Jackson Joseph N Kinner George Ammerman George Hanbill Theodore Ryan Charles Milburn George King John Kay and two brothers Laa- disputing details.

Jereex Atlantic Giant McCsinagilla Wnl Ta.m Hell Charles Jackson Joseph N. Kinner George Ammerman George Hanbill Theodore Ryan Charles Milburn George King John Kay Laa

Mysterious Fire Mountain Report Near Bruty Canada

Explorers arrive in Ottawa Ontario with word of a burning mountain near Bruty fifty miles south of the Canadian Pacific Railway close to the U S boundary. They describe underground heat roaring under the river bed and steam rising on the surface as the air grows scorching and the ground becomes unbearable.

Ottawa Ont Twe Rev Chunteries Bruty Canadian Pacific Railway United States Boundary Line Lyad Hooters Berith Manitou River

Small Pox Epidemic Hits Upper Michigan Settlement

Reports describe small pox among settlers near Stalwart five miles from Lake Michigan at the Phigpena Mackinac boundary. In the Hannah family a daughter and son died while the father remains ill and wandering woods. No doctors or quarantine yet. post office road barricaded as fear of spread grows. disease traced to Canada. A Montreal visitor recovered, fueling fears of wider outbreak in the peninsula.

Keepig Upper Michigan Fleming Stalwart Pototice Lake Michigan Phigpena Mackinac Mico Hanoai Iein Gane Canada Montreal Hannah

Blot in a Claets at French Circus Protest Lights Fail

Thirty thousand spectators watched a large circus in Gard France on the night of the 28th. Electric lights failed when the show began, sparking a riot as police clashed with the crowd. Troops restored order after a desperate conflict leaving many wounded and arrested.

Kaisa x Department of Gard Francs Donlire Troopa Ple

Multiple fires and crimes reported across the nation

A chaotic digest lists a Little Rock lumber yard fire destroying Ferguson’s stock with $20,000 loss, a New Jersey freight collision injuring six, a Canton wagon coal wagon explosion killing one and wounding two, Emery’s Cleveland horses burned with sixty five lost, Frank Gaston hanged in Salisbury for assault, a near complete Independence fire with $200,000 loss, Boston grain merchant Frank H. Brown arrested for forged bills of lading, and a Nanticoke shooting that fatally wounding a wife.

Little Rock Ark Ferguson High Station N. J Ming Canton Thomas Moran Barna C. I. Emery Cleviland Frank Gaston Salisbury Independence Cal Frank H. Brown Boston Nanticoke Edwin Bellows Bellows Clavelant Fitz John Porter Miller & Lawrence Leominster Maas William Miller Sherman Tex Habel Fama Head JVM Shaw Gamba Lincoln Banton County Willian Rilvere Desperado Silvers Adath

Fire and flood ruin estates and boats cited in 28th reports

Reports from the 28th mention Alfonso Heed's near collision and presumed death, the Balenddery mansion in Scotland burned with losses around 250 000 dollars, a Clyde to New York boat voyage with two months provisions, and a Washington murder tied to an old feud with Frank A Blackford killed.

Alfonso Heed Opelousas Formet Balenddery Dundee Sootland Martin White New York Marchant London Clyde Frank A. Blackford

New York Boycotters Sentence For Long Crime

The convicted boycotters of Theiss the proprietor of a New York concert hall were arraigned in court on sentence. Judge Barrett issued sentences including Paul Wiltzig and Henry Holdert to two years ten months with labor, Michael Stroh and Julius Rosan to one year six months, and Daniel Davenhauger to ten years eight months in state prison.

New York Taren Atatepriaga

Dominion government to strictly enforce fisheries laws

An Ottawa correspondent reports the Dominion government has not relaxed protections for Canadian fisheries. The government says it will continue to enforce the law against raised British vessels found violating it, despite Imperial authorities’ involvement.

Dominion Ottawa Denise Biccdt

Canal bonds show $617,260 overissue thirty years ago

The Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Company issued bonds for 2 609 000 thirty years ago. An overissue of 617 260 was found during renewal preparations. Treasurer J A T Wilson confessed implicating former treasurer Henry V Leslie, and both men have disappeared.

Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company J. A. T. Wilson Henry V. Leslie

Pennsylvania Republicans Nominate State Officers at Harrisburg

At the Pennsylvania Republican state convention in Harrisburg on the 30th Gen. J. A. Beaver was chosen for governor and William T. Davis for lieutenant governor. The ticket included auditor general A. Wilson Norris, secretary of internal affairs T. J. Stewart, and congressman-at-large Gen. B. A. Osborne.

Pennsylvania Seagion Harrigburg J. A. Beaver William T. Daviss A. Wilson Norris

Mail train wreck near Knockbridge shocks Ireland

A mail train from Belfast to Dublin derailed near Knockbridge in extreme heat causing eight deaths and twenty injuries. The train was shattered as tracks failed from rail expansion. The driver and guard were arrested but not believed to be to blame.

Toa Bellant Dublin Knockbridge

Arrests in Circleville barn burnings end in bloodshed

George Brown marshal of Darbyville twelve miles from Circleville Ohio and a deputy attempted bare arrests Seymour Darling and Job Carpenter for barn burning. They were resisted by Darling and Carpenter and by Nat Darling. Darling was killed by five shots. others were dangerously wounded.

Sheik George Brown Darbyville Circleville Seymour Darling Job Carpenter Darling Carpoten Nat Darling Cita Radcliffe Beyolour Darling

Labor turmoil hits Youngstown mills amid wage strike

About 1,500 workers at five Youngstown rolling mills left work as Philadelphia area unionists push for 2 cent wage increases. The strike involves James Rowland & Co and others with 1,500 affected, while Belleville nail mill settlement ends with no pay cuts.

Youngstown Scala Pine Philadelphia Iron Workers James Rowland & Co Stephen Robbins & Gene Gainlbert Mckadden & Oankey Aughea & Patterson Marshall Brothers & Co Pittsbury Lawent Wagat Zweller Augustin Burreh Murry Shearer

Congressional Proceedings Mention Amendments and Appointments

June 95 reports show Mr Allison opposing rapid amendments and Mr McMillan planning to bring river and harbor measures up next. Senate and House discuss pensions, appointments for national homes for disabled soldiers, and reductions in cabinet salaries. Debates cover appropriation bills for army, agriculture, and diplomatic services with several conference reports approved.

Ite Tellur Alfred Pleasanton Hoar Senate Edmunds Emily J. Junpard Gen. Stannard Varmont Texapay Mr. Hawley Wo. J. Sewall New Jersay Martin T. McMahon New York John L. Mitchell Wisconsin Beck R. Allison House Allison Conferenca Pim Conforynes Department of Agriculture Wevarapar Altigon Lorca Tuvnepay Miller Hoyas Euatia Michsel Hah Call of States Democratic Campaign Committee United States Secretary of State Cangrena Townshend R. Burns Committee On Appropriations Spurcatons Blounton Poatmaster General Foreign Office Domatic Foreign Mail Service Bragg Wis Hateh Army and Navy Hot Springs Ark Randall United States Grand Jury Gny Jose Banate Des Moines

Rioting unrest in Servia reported amid tax disputes and royal opposition

Reports from Belgrade indicate Servian peasants refuse to pay taxes after a costly conflict with Bulgaria. The opposition to King Milan's government is said to be growing, with regular flare ups and tension across the country as officials and tax collectors face growing hostility.

Mt Yand Belgrade Sarria Bulgaria Milan

Wisconsin News Roundup Highlights Local Incidents

Milwaukee trials and legal cases surface with juries deadlocked in a Knights of Labor matter. La Crosse reports fires at Brigg Wharton & Beveridge and a string of accidents and deaths, including a 105 year old resident, a drowning, and a scaffolding fall. Miscellaneous notes cover immigrants in La Crosse, a loan association, and an old watermelon window gag.

New York Elizabeta Olscheprey Clark Street Milwaukee la Crosse County T. W. Raxpaul Eau Claire County Hau Caire H.exocs le Crosae Miga Anna Hoff W. Jonxson Chicago la Crosse Johnson Home Mutual Loan and Building Association Ist Eeme la Croses Brigg Wharton & Beveridge Appleton Imaurance Briggs, Woorton & Beveridge Wits Krause Wsia Pear Tigerton Jory Horre CaanLes Leonnrays Aosemith Kapira Brewing Company Perm Burxey Wisconsin Anson Eau Claire Be Wee Canada Leaves Frank Dolly Everard Oarland Phenix Manufacturing Works Hye

Spanish Nurse and Substitute Named by Royal Court

A letter from Madrid to Figaro describes the royal nurse as a 26 year old resident of Heras in Santander. The chief nurse is depicted as a tall brunette with large eyes and abundant black hair, a privileged figure in the royal household.

Hoya Parti Figaro Allother Heras Camargo Rock Santander

Man versus bear on remote telegraph corridor in Sullivan County

Smith, a Standard Oil pipeline and telegraph line worker, faced a charging bear while patrolling the barrens between Hogenot and Cochecton. He climbed a telegraph pole using climbers, fired repeatedly, wounded the animal, and escaped as the bear retreated into the brush. Cubs later captured, four additional bears were noted in a separate encounter.

Alame The Barrens Port Jeeyia Hogenot Cocheches Sullivan County Standard Oil Company Twit A & Week Cole Smith Smith Cuba Emich A6abe Theo Ete Cochecton

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