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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1886
Page
2
A Boston dispatch on the 27th reports a severe Atlantic gale from New England to Canada. Vessels dragged anchors, chimneys and awnings damaged, two fishing boats sunk near Laneville, and many towns suffer wind and snow damage. Storm claims include drownings in Boston harbor, injuries in New York and Vermont, and extensive property losses along the coast.
Neighbor William Price was arrested in Windsor Illinois on the 27th as the prime suspect in the earlier attempted murder of Misa Aldridge by hanging. Across the region a string of fatal accidents and drownings highlighted the harsh tempo, including a railroad worker struck near Danville, a man killed by a fast express in Cleveland, and a sedan crash in Albuquerque involving a congressman’s brother.
At a crowded delegate convention in Beattdale, miners urged acceptance of pay and return to work. Hungarians debated until prisoners are freed, then agreed to resume under law. Reports note partial resumption in coke regions, with fears of trouble easing. Local unions confront wagon size disputes and wage changes at several mines.
A fierce blizzard battered the region with heavy snow in Portland, Bethel, St John, and across New Hampshire and Vermont. Telegraphed lines and railways failed, streets blocked, and debris backed traffic while at least one church roof was breached. No injuries reported amid widespread travel disruption and fallen poles.
In the Prussian lower house on the 24th a bill on schooling in Polish Prussia drew sharp debate. Dr. Von Gossler, minister of public instruction, said the state must take a firm stand against attacks on the German language, proposing thorough German instruction for Polish Poland teachers and reassigning others without harming vested rights. Conservatives and National Liberals clashed over the measure as it advanced.
A major fire engulfed Mucuheimer’s marble block in St Paul on the afternoon of the 23rd. The blaze gutted the basement and salesroom shelves of fine fabrics and dry goods. Salvage possible with insurance to offset losses. stock valued around 152000 with many heavy insurers involved and the building largely spared.
In Exetor, N.H., the Sanborn will case ruled the decedent Edward R Sanborn and Julia A Hilton founded Sanborn Seminary in Kingston. Miss Hilton died spring leaving about 80 000 to the school and Sanborn died September leaving about 260 000 to the Kingston institution. Dartmouth College and relatives had raised questions of mental soundness but the will was sustained.
Prince Karome Napoleon writes against banning princes, arguing it harms the republic. He contends the Bonapartists defended the revolution and urges government reform to strengthen France. He criticizes the presidential election method and favors direct popular choice, addressing the Senate and Chamber of Deputies.
A string of daily Senate and House actions from February 23 to 28 outlines education and finance debates, land and railroad matters, and immigration discussions. Key figures include Messrs Edmunds Dolph Blair Morris Mitchell Payson and Wheeler. Legislative moves cover land grants Nebrask a Kansas Idaho Washington Idaho act scrutiny and pension bills.
A mill owner Lilliz of Shamokin Hill near Reading Pa suffers tragedy as eight year old twin daughters Katie and Susie are fatally injured in a mill shaft accident. The girls became entangled in the machinery, were drawn around the shaft for over an hour, and died of severe injuries. The surviving sister Sneie, also eight, remains hospitalized with multiple injuries and uncertain prognosis.
A disturbance in the French Chamber of Deputies saw a man in the gallery fire twice at the presiding officer and toss a letter to Clemenceau before being captured by police. A bullet was found near the president as the man claimed army grievances and offered Metz betrayals in the note.
Charlee Badllaian and Henry Kroeger two young cousins aged five years old from St Louis faced theft charges after stealing $130 and attempting a forged $450 check. In a Western trip plan they stopped in St Louis and at a hotel Knollman tried burglary and was accidentally shot by Kroeger. Knollman died. Kroeger fled before being arrested at the hotel.
Mrs Wall, a colored woman of Corsondelet near St Louis, left her infant with children while visiting her father. A blaze followed as flames consumed the house, the baby perished and the mother, in a frenzy, became erratic after neighbors freed the remaining children. The fire was started when children lit papers at the stove to entertain the baby.
A Berlin dispatch reports all foreign born workers were dismissed from German government dockyards after disclosures in the Sarauw case. Capt. Sarauw, convicted of selling fortification plans to Maj. Grinot, prompted the action. No native German is affected, and authorities intend to bar foreigners from War Department service.
In Stillwater Minnesota Frank Smith, a convict, seized a sledge and smashed machinery, then threatened foreman with a hatchet. Deputy Warden Reed shot him after he overpowered guards and lunged at Reed, dying instantly.
A Paris dispatch reports a herd of bullocks gone rogue amid thieves, charging spectators and killing three, injuring about 140. Amid the panic, thieves looted pockets as onlookers fled. Also noted are oblique items on a Burlington county minister’s will and beauty myths from Baltimore and Pittsburgh papers.
A report details deadly risks faced by grinders, emery wheel operators, brass workers, white lead handlers and painters. It notes grinders consumption shortens life to five to eight years, dust causes brain poisoning, metallic taste and tooth loss, lead exposure harms blood, and painters colic can be fatal within weeks.
A Milwaukee engineer Paul Weide shot himself at Hanson’s vault near Jefferson Street and died. John Bock Sr. of Polk County committed suicide due to incurable illness. A widow Green was killed crossing Omaha Road near Beau Claire. The Commercial House in Edgerton opened. Milwaukee fire losses in February reached 7400 dollars. Crawford Brown’s home in Moundville burned. family saved. Anker Cranston fell from a windmill in Beloit with a dislocated shoulder. A cut‑off for the North Western Railway is being surveyed from Janesville to Evansville. Two Milwaukee River vessels sank from sea action. Brothertown’s L. Fowlk died at 66. La Crosse workers plan a political ticket. Lipszy Beane, Middleton, charged with burglary. Mesfield and Beecher pleaded guilty to gate breaking. sentenced to five years. Aprorr Lawrence shot at the National Exchange Bank in Yankee. suspect Wardner captured. Milwaukee shoemakers walked out over wages. Afton tobacco shed and crop losses. Albany man G. D. Hans, 92, claims Waterloo battle service. An old Boston anecdote about a courteous revenue cutter captain known as Gentleman F.
A frostbitten visitor in a blizzard stands bewildered as Ed Sloan and Farmer Wallace try to rouse him with pepper, warmth and humor. Capt Call entices him to a baseball game while the traveler ends his day aboard a train, hoping to see his wife and children one last time.
A New York work crew conducts monthly bridge inspections with high peril descents along large cables. One inspector faced a snow iced top cabin and icy edge, choosing a daring midair glide to the river bridge below. Spectators cheered as he crossed the ice and completed the icy descent safely.
A collage of comic snippets recounts lighthearted miscommunications in society. Jests about engagement rings, curious conversations in New York and Providence, a young medical director, a landlord physician exchange, a donkey remark at a family table, and theater ticket roguery highlight the era’s social quirks and wit.
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