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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1896
Page
2
A sprawling list from The Marshfield Times recounts bond issues and shrinking reserves tied to Hillsboro bank closures, cloudburst damage in Pittsburgh, and a string of local and national incidents. It notes deaths, political shifts, crimes, drownings, lawsuits, and notable events across the Midwest and beyond.
Foreign. Diaz wins every vote of 22 000 electors. German scientist Demmillar warns that preventing outrage on Christians requires expelling Turks from Europe. Buckingham Palace garden party honors Princess Maud of Wales before her wedding to Prince Charles of Denmark. Notables Amimenador Bayard Chauncey M. Depew H. B. Brown and others attend. James Stanbury wins Australian sculling match over Wag Harding in London.
Ex governor William Eustis Russell of Massachusetts died suddenly during a fishing trip near Quebec. He was found dead in his Adelaide camp tent from probable heart disease after an evening of health and activity. He served as Cambridge mayor, then governor from 1890, and was a longtime Democratic figure. Telegrams of condolence arrived as the news spread nationwide.
On his deathbed a miner consults his lawyer about disposing of his fortune. The lawyer reads a bequest but the miser interrupts to deny giving away his wealth. The anecdote illustrates frugality and wit in olden times.
A fragment from London Tid Bits shows a lawyer and moigér debating wording for a judgment day. The exchange features altered terms like shwl and jend, reflecting a playful, repartee style typical of clipped witty notices.
In Cincinnati the center of Ohio’s colored population, 2590, 1185 had been slaves and gained freedom by purchase or escape. 473 bought freedom for $215,528, averaging $453 each. Many earned sums by Sunday work, hoarding gifts, or working elsewhere, with some masters allowing freedom work. One mother would remain enslaved as a family was sold, a tragedy recounted by Charles T. Hickok.
In an interview with a prominent astrologer, fortune telling is defended as non scientific by a contributor. The informant claims to predicted the destruction of the battleship Victoria and the assassination of President Carnot. He notes clients including businessmen seeking horary figures before ventures and a burglar seeking guidance before a heist.
A Youthful visitor records a woman on a limely New England farm who treats hens as if they are nearly human. The aunt corrects exaggerations about a hen named Sarah Ann, noting she may lie about eggs and other details, warning against placing trust in her stories.
A ferry capsized near Cleveland while ore handlers waited to cross the river. Seven bodies recovered within half an hour and eleven total recovered. many more feared dead. Names listed include Willisim Sunder August Wasten Michael Lynch Fria Bartel Corie Gerach Prokop Carl 2ohr gieistel Julius Erke Chris Gerbgen Carl Kraus. Rescue crews continued search for additional victims.
Tolstoi discusses a European peace court to curb war and criticizes mass heroism and armies. He notes German victories hurting German literature and admires Sudermann and Hauptmann. He plans a newspaper to publish opposing views with a representative committee, then revises his plan.
A Chicago Philatelist recounts a cross between humor and politics from 1860. Dr. H. P. Burdich describes carrying a fence rail as a Lincoln symbol, triggering cheers from the Pennsylvania delegation led by Governor Curtin. The anecdote, tied to Lincoln's nomination, reflects early campaign zeal in Illinois.
A 1860 Philadelphia report describes a rail given by Abraham Lincoln to Governor Curtin. Enthusiastic crowds in Chicago and Pennsylvania welcomed the gift, which Curtin pledged would be carried to Philadelphia and used in major parades, later adorned with tin foil for display.
In a mid river meeting two men recount a tall tale of a Kentuckian and a Texas college graduate racing from a saloon in one state to another five miles away. The finish favors the college man as they recall past days in Cincinnati and the Buckeye region.
Raoul Boczaisk is described as a child prodigy who rose to fame in London and now serves as court pianist to the shah of Persia. He holds multiple distinguished orders, is a noted composer with sixty works, and contributed lyrics to an opera titled Hagar. His favored composers include Beethoven and Chopin.
A London notice outlines a high connected lady offering to chaperon a millionaire's daughters on cycles. She is skilled in all paces and can ride beside the swiftest and discreetly behind an eligible younger son. The piece notes Americans may find this custom foreign yet familiar to some social circles.
A vivid portrait of a relentless woman who pursues social dominance in art letters and journalism. The piece describes her imperturbable resolve, social-dominance tactics, and the way she invades others’ privacy, ignores snubs, and compels attendance even when uninvited.
An item reports a court scene where the judge asks for witnesses and Uncle Mones responds there are none, with the remark about text chickens and witnesses. The brief appears as a fragmented archival line from the ADUSRE Journal.
Indianapolis Journal notes a joking street scene about a dignified poet at a window. It reports the death of General Arie J Eaton, aged 83, one of Topeka's oldest public men. He was a prominent figure in local affairs for many years.
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