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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1897
Page
12
A Dublin undergraduate at Trinity recalls a stirring 1860s tale of potheen, a mysterious bag, and a fateful Irish Royal visit. The night features Miss Eileen Maguire, an alluring black eyed companion, whose scheme pulls the narrator into a police inquiry and a comic brush with law breaking in a tense city.
A jurist recounts a dangerous plot involving nitro glycerine bombs aimed at the prince’s carriage by the Fenian group. Detectives uncover a concealed internal machine in York Street, but the couple responsible, Mr and Mrs B, escape. The tale recalls later notoriety of the woman who ferried knives used in the Phoenix Park killings.
Mrs Blackman of Cleveland claims to be wife of Barney Barnato and vanished after leaving for London eight weeks ago. A letter mailed in Lennon six weeks ago was received by her daughter stating plans to sail to Somerset, Africa to prove identity as Baruto's wife. No further news. foul play suspected.
June 19 Charles Spalding former Globe Savings Bank president and ex treasurer of the state university was found guilty of embezzlement. The verdict came after a narrow trial with court instructions. Spalding spoke after the reading, expressing disbelief as other indictments loom and trial is likely again soon.
The text parodies early remedies for headaches and shakiness, warning against alcohol and coffee. It references whisky, caffeine, grain beverages, and cautions about deceptive results, suggesting avoid coffee and seek other tonics. The garbled lines indicate a historical, nonsensical health advisory excerpt.
Congressman F C Stevens of St Paul, charged with grand larceny for overdrawing his account while president of Minnesota Savings Bank, was acquitted. The case centered on overdraft activity at the Minnesota Savings Bank during his tenure as president.
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In a humorous exchange a man asks if the other ever saw a volcano erupt. The reply shifts to a memory of coming home late from the club and a joke about his wife. The brief punchline lands as a witty aside about understanding one another.
Household text describes washing woolen blankets with mild soap and warm water. Do not rub or scrub. Rinse until suds vanish then wring gently and air dry. Fold and pack in a dry box to prevent mildew. Dirty blankets may soften but careful washing preserves fabric.
The genial Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church meeting in New York voted to make the bind gown the vestment for all occasions except clergy using surplus. This caused serious trouble in the soundl.
An old Winchester advertisement touts firearms for defense and sport. It claims wide availability and rapid growth of usage, praising Winchester titles and models, with emphasis on accuracy, durability, and strict testing before sale. The text invites readers to request a large illustrated catalog free.
Miss Isavelie Perkins heiress of 17 million dollars marries Lara Accerson once first secretary of the United States legation at Rome in a Boston ceremony.
A jumbled note touts Hostetler’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for nervous disorders and insomnia. It mentions the U S migrant station in New York that burned with no loss of life, estimates losses at $80,000, and references other odd items including ship burnings and a marriage, all conveyed in a shuffled, sensational style.
A dynamite cartridge exploded by Parisian laborers during a strike with no serious injuries reported. The incident occurred amid labor unrest, with authorities reviewing safety procedures and potential charges.
There is a class of people injured by coffee, and a new grain based drink called Grain-O is sold as a pure grain substitute. It supposedly agrees with delicate stomachs, is hard to distinguish from coffee, costs about one quarter as much, and is safe for children to drink. Judge J W Fitzgerald is dying at his home in St Marys Kansas.
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