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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1890
Page
2
A jumble of garbled items describes L A X employee strike, global poker claims, weekly and quarterly figures, and a mix of arrests, expeditions, and religious missions. The text mentions a New York nun, a voyage to Cairo, and a tense clash involving cavalry and a county purchase.
A chaotic report details multiple arrests including suspects tied to burglary and fraud schemes. It mentions police actions, alleged conspirators, and a call for rewards as investigators pursue more leads. The narrative also touches on smokeless powder tests at a navy yard and various political notes from the era.
A massive blast at the West Works in Brooklyn Ward, Tennessee, causes many deaths and injuries. Reports list dozens killed or seriously hurt as trains and public areas near the facility suffer damage. Officials say farm and lumber losses run into thousands, with casualties extending to travelers and bystanders.
The report notes John R. Surhin and Chinen bring prospects to Britain while a land landing remains restricted to non laborers. The Hesperides king and militia bill discuss efficiency, with Blaine seeking a capped extra appropriation for the international conference.
March session notes key actions including a resolution directing a commissioner to report on lottery restrictions, a plan for removing a sand bar at Milwaukee harbor, and bills to open Cherokee Outlet to settlement. Debates cover immigration probes, foreign investment limits, and establishing three Indian Territory judicial districts with courts in Muscogee, White, and Ardmore. Legislative adjournment follows, with focus on public building appropriations and river passages.
A blaze at a Sayre residence caused multiple fatalities and injuries as fire crews battled the ruin. The article notes residents Theda and others affected, with Hod and Dee among responders and references to a new rivk house under construction nearby.
A historic account describes a catastrophic avalanche at the Tagh Gun division of the South Fork Vailenas region. Four engines and workers including Mail Agent Troburis and Faigangewister Magon are buried, firemen suffer delays, and rescue efforts follow as crews are extricated amid heavy snow and dangers.
A fragmented discussion references early rising, energy, and morale with long quotes about waking at dawn, working hours, and effects on mood. It cites a Domestic Monthly piece and contrasts morning versus afternoon productivity, ending with a humorous aside from Yankee Blade.
A Washington Dispatch recounts a long afternoon of tea tasting across the capital. Observers note varieties from Oolong to Russian blends, criticizing weak brews and the social rituals surrounding tea service.
The narrator recalls a ceremonial tea at a distinguished guest’s residence described as richly brewed and warmly served. He mentions a friend in a Chinese tea firm who provides boxes every summer, noting visitors’ varied reactions to the flavor and aroma of Gunpowder and Young Hyson tea.
A long Canadian legislative speech by Martin, a French member, on the eda tor bill led to extended debate. The house pressed him to proceed as long as he spoke in French, resisting attempts to cut the session short. Speakers teased, meals were eaten, and the scene ended with the speaker exhausted and forced to yield.
A large urban fire led to dramatic rescues as fire crews arrived to find crowds and smoke. Witnesses described ladders, ropes, and frantic scrambling as residents, including children, were evacuated from a building. One child suffered injuries but was expected to survive after emergency care.
In Port Dad Me a seasoned observer notes Oliver Wendell Hulmus, an elderly man, adheres to strict routines for reading writing and exercise. He measures every bath and temperature, fearing pneumonia and pursuing 100 with full mental vigor. A separate item reports on terra alba adulteration in candies and a US Navy gunboat launch christened by Minnie Coates, daughter of Chester's mayor.
A confused OCR fragment reports alleged bribery involving Dobated BL00.000 for Sween Crispity and a governor's refutations. It describes a lottery and emergency measures, with officials debating state obligations and possible extensions as the legislature confronts a critical vote.
The International Labour Conference opened in Berlin with Baron Van Benlepseli welcoming delegates. The session outlined formal rules, secrecy, and disciplined procedures as a backdrop for talks on European labor and religious tensions.
Police discover Frank Gerde, a painter from Shady Lane, slain wife and child after a brutal attack. The stepdaughter Annie Halter is found dead in her crib with severe head injuries. Mrs. Gerade fled the scene amid reports of prior quarrels and a suspected attempted attack on her life. The two other children were unharmed in the same apartment.
The report describes a man about 40 who is now 33 and confined in the county jail's insane department, reportedly raving. Relatives claim the child's mother is unfit, while others say the situation and conduct do not justify such assertions.
The committee on territories advances a resolution for admitting Wyoming and seeks prompt action on related bills for New Mexico and Arizona. debate continues with plans to consider all bills in sequence, while avoiding interference with revenue or appropriation measures.
A chaotic report describes a murder at Ronwell with a jail transfer of a suspect, unclear names and details. The narrative mentions Lord Courtney and British navy figures, plus a Dutch-like journalist tone and references to Philadelphia and New York, with scattered names including Kaplan and Burenel amid a mix of sensational observations and local provocation.
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