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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1882
Page
2
A mixed report covers James Rosell Lowell's ministerial resignation denial, a deadly steamboat collision with many fatalities, veteran journalist Tranow Wrep’s health, J W R Blair in a governor bid and his killer in jail, and public commentary on color fashion trends and a looming dress code craze. It also notes fortifications at Alexandria and a potential bombardment threat, with British pressure causing a temporary halt.
The government nears abandonment of the Star Route prosecutions and allows suspected fraudsters to walk free. Hundreds of witnesses from distant states have been brought in. top lawyers on both sides and nearly fifty thousand dollars have been spent. Critics say prosecutors lack sincerity and ability, while the public doubt the case will yield convictions.
Fragmented report summarizes labor unrest in New York at Union Square addressed by Michael Davitt, a Connecticut gubernatorial ticket, mid oceans of politics, desertions by Jewish freight workers, an arson of guilds in Milwaukee, and fortification work at Alexandria with admiral threats and Suez tension.
A spree of disasters touches many states from California to Ohio with drownings, wrecks, and fires. Notable losses include a Chicago family member killed by a bee and a Des Moines man injured in a fall. The steamship Betgie carries smallpox fears near San Francisco. Grand Lodge and Ohio River collision scenes yield numerous recovered bodies and ongoing searches. Indian agency tensions near Fort Randall hint at potential unrest as annual sundance draws crowds.
Oeblograms describe amid Dublin talk of Americans without visible occupations. Aenia’s Frasow Joarra to receive Nicbart Talias decoration from the Sultan. French Senate committee opposes the divorce bill. Egyptian authorities in Alexandria crack down on natives who insult Europeans. Freemen's Journal claims bloodhounds used to track murderers. Archbishops urge priests to discipline Ladies Land League and bar women from poetic meetings. Woolwich reports police callouts amid warlike preparations.
Crimbs six prisoners broke jail at St Pade by crowding the corridor after midnight. Brady Jeong of the st rooger star-route cases is said to be a fugitive in Canada. Kilgour’s tax body murderer Gardner and Marshal Brant case found in woods in Kentucky. J F Williams of Indiana connected with teacher examinations under state board. Lumber firm King, Qalak & King of Lowell Mich. arrested for stealing $20,009 worth of logs from Fiat river. Fargo, Dakota police officer Alder oan Wes killed by Kumzor. Wills of S30,000 filed against Se HL Plant & Go clothing firm in St Louis on vaudality. San Francisco court fined Strathaisliea captain $11,500 for bringing Chinese passengers beyond legal limit. No. Virginia convict sentenced to hang in November. executive clemency petition signed. Cowans of Cleveland attacks Bishop Gilmour over religious persecution claims. Detachment sent to investigate possible massacre near Red Gelg Dakota, later report declared untrue.
The article reports a tense federal session in Washington on July 6 and 4, discussing tax and tariff commission actions. It notes resignations, nominations, and rumors impacting the administration, with references to land offices, survey deposits, and financial appropriations affecting public lands and revenue policies.
The Senate weighs land reserve measures for Wisconsin figures and a general deficiency appropriation of 75 000 for claims related to the Grant bill. Debates over medical allowances, a Pembina territory proposal, and river harbor plans unfold, with party lines sharp and adjournment looming.
A list of postmasters at towns in Pennsylvania Michigan Oklahoma and other states along with land office register appointments and army confirmations. Notable names include Josephine Weiles Northumberland Pa Philip Shay Watsontown Pa and George B. Broke East Saginaw Mich with several agency and artillery confirmations.
A garbled OCR record captures a late 19th century Senate and House session with heated exchanges over naval appropriations, personal privilege, and governance. It references the secretary of the navy Robe rom, a firm Cate a Cu, and debates on the Mississippi canal project, federal health boards, and taxation measures, all amid procedural maneuvers and amendments.
In Dubuque city amid anti amendment push merchants who voted for the amendment face a blacklist threatening loss of patronage from saloon keepers and other anti amendment supporters. The amendment club threatens mutual boycott continuation and plans to publish names of supportive merchants across the state as excitement runs high.
Local survey shows Mununturter's Stomash Bit Terra as an effective malaria remedy and stomach digestive aid. It is said to counteract weakness inviting disease, with purity and remedial properties praised in protective quarters. Mrs Southworth is noted as an engaging writer, while Zeigen cites traders reporting strong sales of St. Jaqobs Mil.
Jobo G Hunter and J S Brown arrived in Saratoga Springs last week after riding three hundred miles from Philadelphia on bicycles. The fragment mentions Bay City Michigan and a dated note from February 3 of an unclear year, with a health testimonial praising Hop Bittere for general debility and nervousness.
The article notes Mr. G F Raymond and his wife Annie Louise Cary will spend the summer in the Waite Mountains. After October 15 Mrs. Raymond will be at home at 20 Fifth Avenue New York. It references Garibaldi's death and echoes national mourning over Lincoln's assassination.
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