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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1892
Page
2
Short local notice announces a yearly subscription at one dollar with advertising tales available on request. The entry lists J W DeGROFF as editor and proprietor and notes Vestolan, Wisconsin as the publication location.
The Republican convention assembled in Minneapolis with J Slout Fassett of New York named temporary chairman and delivered a strong party speech. After forming committees the body adjourned to Wednesday and then Thursday as credentials reports lagged. Governor McKinley of Ohio was elected permanent chairman, delivering a masterful address, with no clear nominee yet, though Ben Harrison is widely expected to be renominated.
The article notes Benxtor Sherman’s fierce two day speech against the Free Coinage bill, praised as perhaps the strongest anti silver argument in Congress. It criticizes the plan as political theater and warns of gold silver exchange dangers and economic panic if implemented. It also reports a deadly explosion in Pittsburgh area with extensive casualties and property loss, describing the ensuing chaos and rescue efforts.
A state journal report notes plans for a new democratic organ backed by bosses and anti boss factions alike. The piece questions feasibility, local loyalties, and the risk of overreach amid Madison’s claimed 500 vote Democratic majority.
A readable fragment describes a small Greenwood city in Clark County with about 600 residents, four hotels, a bank, churches, and early business houses. It highlights the Bank of Greenwood under state banking laws with ample deposits, local news outfit The Gletten, and plans for a soldiers reunion. It mentions Mayor Marsh and local lumber, stave, and heading industries, plus regional prospects as the town grows from the branch route.
Geo Hiles of Milwaukee built several large coal kilns in Marshfield near the depot at the cost of thousands of dinars. The kilns, completed last week, will not need many workers but create demand for wood and draw farmers to town. Frank Ward of Marshfield did the masonry and led his crew home after completion.
Notes from LaCrosse and Pepin detail local birthdays visits and business. People include Yscharner, Mickleson, Zeller, Margie Catish and Mrs Henry Voeglio visiting Minneapolis. Town events mention Taule at the Vernia Muc ope and a reunion drawing old locals. Tom McNulty wedding day remarks reference town antics and a festive dad set.
Public notice from the town of Marshuete Wisconsin calling bids for a highway improvement along a street described in the seci Hon 8 region. Details specify trenching, ditching, grading, and paving requirements, with bid security, completion by August, and evaluation by a Common Council. Bids to be received and opened in the city clerk's office.
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