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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1883
Page
2
The West Virginia forest area remains largely waste pine covering over 110 square miles containing about 920 million feet of merchantable lumber. The census year results show lumber output at 180,112,000 feet plus 12,071,000 baths, 3,595,000 abingles, 41,992,000 slaves, and 1,952,000 est of Doadions valued at 2,431,856.
Texas trial of Dokes for the Monster of Nutt, cashier of the state treasury of Pennsylvania, ended in acquittal. The testimony described the murders as cowardly and cruel but a defense letter from Nutt threatening violence supported the notion the killing was in self defense. Justice is challenged again.
A group of seven sworn men tried to arrest Floyd Harsh near Clover Gap in Tucker County. Harsh faced them with a revolver, wounding one in the shoulder. The arrest party, from Barbour, believed a reward of fifty dollars was posted. the warrant was issued in 1881 by a justice.
A Bangor down payment of five thousand dollars for breach of promise of marriage was awarded to a young socially prominent woman. The suit claims the man promised marriage and failed to follow through. Trial set for October term unless settled beforehand.
In Dayton Ohio Cuanare C Stoenast faces a bastardy charge from a young woman Herriatta Wabliman. He sought funds to pay for a license to marry. An elderly woman he lived with followed him and threatened interference but was told she had no standing. He then returned and married Herriatta.
Passengers on Sullivan's Island Ferry boats witnessed a vast flotilla of ducks stretching from Sullivan's land across the harbor to Hog Island channel. The sight, unseen for over a decade, is attributed to cold stormy weather drawing large numbers of ducks together.
P H Leonard a Sixth errest shoe dealer in Oakland fell ill during a street disturbance Monday afternoon. A crowd of hoodlums led by an ex convict named Inman Kelly tried to rob him, knocked him down and kicked him. The attackers bit Leonard during the scuffle as they fought to subdue him.
Noteworthy developments show the South rapidly adding cotton factories, a move seen as a direct challenge to New England mills. Investors and New England figures monitor this trend, fearing the southern sector may become a strong rival in cotton goods production.
Ma Reorasa T Grane has been nominated for mayor of Caikgo by the citizens reform party Ina Brawary a noted labor principal figure of Tosted Btateavas fame died yesterday at Piano Litinota The Wolf river log crop is expected to fall about one third due to excessive snow delaying timber rafting Ret Admiral E R Calhoun will retire in April The railroads and Chicago boxes of trade seek open negotiations for arbitration between shippers and carriers A Fayetteville N C wedding saw Judge David Davia and Elvis Alain Burr wed with limited guests The bridal train and gowns cost about 15000 a prominent procession accompanied the couple to Wilmington for Murchinson shoresburg ceremony
A travel and politics laden cablegram notes Wola in Harvaes 95 Jeish not in Dublin during Phwaix Park events. It also covers Berlin tax decrees, French social measures, and a large Explanada gathering marred by disorder. Premier Russian official Parxce GoxtatRorr dies at 85 after six decades in service.
A reported counterfeit dollar scheme circulates in Indiana and Ohio, with broker O Nairn of Schenectady linked to victims up to 250000 dollars in losses ranging from 1500 to 12000 dollars. In Minnesota Carl Vinter shot Lizzie Levi then killed himself, leaving his family grieving. trial in Uniontown ended not guilty for ex-state treasurer Nott. a double murder near Royalton, Indians. Hunter's Point officer Comey murdered by colleague Casey amid a drunken feud.
Fragmentary OCR notes list Accraonta Dayn W. McLaay and George W. McLaay tied to a New York ship chandler. Mention of a Perrysburg Michigan wire firm and a Mississippi River ship Yasco that sank near Bonnet. Case involves cargo recovery and an expired license with potential loss exceeding 810,000 dollars.
A dynamite blast at Dead Man's Hollow near McKeesport Pennsylvania kills one man and injures three, likely fatally, during a failed attempt to thaw dynamite with stove heat. In Brownsville Dakota a boardinghouse blaze traps fifteen sleeping men. four escapees are severely burned with two facing possible leg amputations.
The article reports on reduced census tax clerks and an expected further cut next June. It cites Supreme Court decisions on Louisiana and Virginia bonds and a rift between the President and Secretary Folger over a vacancy in the Treasury. Naval retirements reshape Rear Admirals and a push for inquiries into major universities follows a War Department study at West Point.
The report lists bids and asks for wheat barley and rye with futures for March May and April. It notes firm provisions pork prices and prime steam lard, plus receipts and shipments data for flour wheat and barley, reflecting unsettled markets and varied demand.
Chicago March 1 Amid dull and lower tones for wheat and rye, prices drift while near term buyers show light demand. Corn futures list slight gains as futures curves fluctuate. hog futures ease but pork and lard edges hold. Butter and dairy show weak demand. flax steady. whiskey unsettled with minor price shifts.
A mosaic of humorous vignettes and sharp quotes from Austin society, detailing wry observations on punishment, courtship, temperance, and everyday folly. Notable snippets include Mrs Sombotham on capital punishment, Mrs Pollycarp’s quips, a tall Columbia County bride, a prankish dog barter, and Dr Abernathy’s laconic wit.
The fragment touts Frau Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a remedy for a range of ailments. It claims to calm unrest, support debilitated energies, and fight poisons from miasms in air or water, with emphasis on liver and bowel problems and tropical health concerns.
Sumter County Republican Mr Dann, father of two twins, was startled on a Friday when one baby cried on the street. The younger twin wandered toward the store with the older sibling, who could barely walk. He called the baby by name, then carried them both back inside, asking which child he held to ensure both were safe.
A collage of society notes and travel rumors from the era. Parnell’s expected Irish fundraising visit looms as critics question public sentiment and a new law’s constitutionality. Notables like Sarah Bernhardt, Ex-Congressman Williames, and author Louisa May Alcott appear in varied contexts. President Arthur’s health and travel plans are teased, while reflections on labor and capital mix with anecdotes from Frederick N. Crouch and Sam Cayoxbox.
A burning naphtha lake four miles long and a mile wide ignited from a Russia well, creating a towering flame and thick smoke. The fire covered three miles of trees and buildings with soot and burnt earth, with 4500000 feet of liquid on fire and surrounding estates destroyed. Local fear of underground spread led to evacuations as authorities and observers noted the hazard and damage.
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