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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1898
Page
2
Telegraphed notes show Western Cuba operations with slow progress and talks for peace. Slowed volunteer calls, fortified positions, and deaths among Spanish prisoners accompany reports of Dewey, Manila Bay, and Philippine troop movements.
A scattered report lists numerous incidents including the closure of Commercial State Bank, the death of Alfred Kittle aged six, and the passing of Jones Johnson the New York Tribune editor Major Jon L. Hays and other figures. Fires devastate Newport and Charlestown buildings collapse injuring residents. Klondike gold shipments reach New York while political races feature Charles W. Gilles for Congress. Strikes loom at R Hoe Co and Cleveland Ship Building. Public figures and institutions face appointments and investigations.
The piece notes a French section aligning with the Paris exposition for fisheries geology representation and mentions Joan W. Pierce of Waterloo Iowa, a 27 year old adopted son of constable W. W. Pierce, said to have become heir to a property valued around 5 million dollars.
Various international items: Zola faces tibel sentence, Emperor William III in fragile health, Grand Duke George of Russia ill, Crimea nurses, Victoria B. G. customs revenue up sharply, Colombia accepts Cleveland award of 250000, Prince of Wales recovering from knee fracture, Ning Poese boycott near Shanghai ends shops, Swiss protests reciprocity treaty benefits, Ning Yo riots ease with Chinese casualties, French sailors raid guard, White Star Line steamer Teutonic carries Baron Horsehell on a joint Canada US commission, Guatemalan revolution nears alarm levels as Prospero Morales plans to influence elections and governorship.
Ex Queen Lillewkalan goes home attended by physician Dr Bagish of Washington after recent events. The stay included medical supervision and support from the royal entourage. The report notes careful escort and ongoing recovery plans as she resumes residence in San Francisco.
Chicago is today with state central committees of the national democratic party meeting to form a seven member committee to draft an address to gold democratic voters. The plan reaffirms the Indianapolis platform and urges against voting for any candidate who supports free coinage of silver. Fold democrats may be urged to back Republican congressional candidates and a second state ticket is unlikely.
Newport Kentucky sawmill lumber yard and twenty dwelling houses burned last night causing about 150000 dollars in loss and leaving forty families homeless. Local fire teams fought through the night to control the blaze and prevent further damage to nearby properties. The article notes extensive smoke and heat with no immediate reports of injuries. Fire officials investigate the cause.
German ambassador's call on President and Secretary Day sparks speculation on peace and the Philippine question as Lieut Hobson arrives in Washington after the Merrimac voyage. He reports health of his crew and meets Secretary Long and President with thanks for his gallant action.
Justice Ephirlam Kelgwin of Jefferson Indiana shares marriage counsel urging young marriages. He notes a record of four thousand plus unions and claims most couples avoid divorce. He says elopements are usually harmless and that marriage requires give and take, arguing that even quarrelling couples often find happiness through adjustment.
A fragment quotes harsh remarks implying women’s appearances could be improved by removing their faces. The text decries misogynistic rhetoric and highlights harmful stereotypes that demean women based on looks and social role.
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