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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1897
Page
6
In Nevins era era long violent clash ends with Fitzsimmons defeating Corbett by knockout in the tenth round after a brutal, bloodied bout. Corbett collapses and sulks, later sobbing as he accepts defeat before an ecstatic Fitzsimmons camp.
The narrative recalls a brutal nine mile march through severe weather to reach the landing at Trenton where bayonets were used to seize the town with minimal casualties. Colonel Raul is mortally wounded, 990 Hessians surrender, and Washington advances to occupy the town. Cornwallis brings 3,000 troops in a tense pursuit toward Princeton and New Brunswick. Washington maneuvers around the Delaware, discarding the enemy line and capturing Howe’s forces by strategic river gaps.
Washington reports McKinney may name H. C. Payne of Wisconsin ambassador to Germany. Payne is reluctant yet open to the post if offered, with plans to resign in a year to run for Senator Mitchell's seat. The move hinges on acceptance and potential political timing.
Kaukauna Wis March 16 Senator A B Whitman nominated by the Republicans for county judge of Outagamie county withdraws deeming possible questions on the legality of holding a judicial post while serving no state senator The committee will substitute F R Dittmer of Seymour
In a brisk morning engagement near Princeton, American troops repelled a British detachment. Washington’s pursuit pressed to New Brunswick before withdrawing to Morristown, with Cornwallis retreating toward New York. By month’s end, British posts shrank to Pawlis Lock Amboy and New Brunswick as Washington issued terms of allegiance or retreat for loyalists. Frederick the Great lauded the campaign as the century’s brightest.
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Service and Art reports that deeper digs at Nippur under an expedition years ago reveal a pre-Sargonic period far older than previously thought. The findings, though not at Babylon, extend the timeline of human civilization by several thousand years and enrich the museum’s collection.
fragmentary inscribed alabaster vases now housed at the University Museum. Texts by Hilpreche discuss deep Ekur excavations showing Babylonian civilization evolved in a long, uninterrupted sequence. The work challenges the notion of a sudden birth of culture and places Sargon and Merodach at a central, middle-era development.
A string of quips from multiple papers mocks modern manners and romantic pretensions. The snippets reference a boy’s bravado, aging philosophers, a fashion question, a chaotic trolley exchange, and a bachelor’s finances, all conveyed in crisp newspaper-style snippets.
A period critique describes stockings designed to mimic slippers with lace fronts and woven straps, noting the illusion of shoes while revealing the true stocking as the garment. It discusses black stockings worn with plain outfits, and elaborate fronts in white, blue, and shaded tones, with varied materials and embroidered fronts offering novelty.
A period editorial warns women against overdoing wheel running, criticizing excesses and urging moderation. It cautions that stamina and household duties should not be neglected and notes penalties may come later. The piece stresses health and balance for those who ride four wheels.
Magistrate Jevpon cites a 1889 act on racing and driving as the penalty for reckless riding. Two men faced trial after injuring a parson. potential fines up to $50 and up to five years imprisonment were noted.
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