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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1891
Page
2
Stray OCR notes from Marshfield Times describe a chaotic scene with references to Tromas B. Noxrom and Pousiasane Wisconsin embracing reform. The item touches on photography, legal disputes, and a jumble of international mentions, including Chicago meetings, Alaskan expeditions, and medical curiosities, all conveyed in a scattered periodical tone.
A flurry of telegrams describes devastating fires in Michigan and Illinois, floods along the Rio Grande, shipboard accidents near Cairo, and forest fires threatening multiple counties. Reports mention Walkerville, Alton, Clinton and Jackson losses, and a witness collapsing dead in a Providence courthouse.
A chaotic New York to Georgia crime roundup notes bank and rail cash thefts, postmaster suspensions, and robberies. Included are robbers driving off with funds, a transit cashier missing with company money, and a Virginia or Alabama style break in. Police pursue suspects. trials and arrests trail the wave of incidents.
A scattered 19th century wiresheet item notes a writ of error allowed in the contest of Nebraska governorship and references U S Supreme Court action as well as various diplomatic and naval updates. The piece blends legal, political, and military notes with miscellaneous geopolitical chatter.
The annual Congregationalists convention is held at Spueta Ray with J. Robinson of Elroy as moderator. Reports of the season note ashland cargo clearance, measles spreading in Mauston, and health airways listing 173 caves. Various local incidents include a wagon accident, beaver sighting, burglaries, and a man injured in Milwaukee.
An essay contrasts railway speed and comfort across continents. It notes India and Africa lag in speed, Europe midrange, and the United States and England reaching higher speeds. It also covers travel conditions, with references to train care, and mentions a medicinal ad insert about stomach relief and malaria prevention, plus agricultural farming guidance and household tips interwoven through the text.
Judge Shiras ruled the Chicago and North Western Railway rate for Carratl Iowa grain to Chicago violates the Interstate Commerce Law. Plaintiffs seek refund of 1 cent per hundred pounds excess over the Nebraska rate plus interest. Large number of similar cases are pending. Also notes the forty second annual Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in session in New York and a long digressive feature on shy brides and humorous wedding anecdotes.
The article reports on European commercial talks amid shifts in Spain and Germany. Spain agreed to differential duties for American imports to Cuba and Porto Rico, complicating treaty prospects with other powers. Jamaica climate notes downplay tropical risk, and a White House briefing covers Behring Sea policy and pending revenue measures as President resumes duties.
A sensational naval pursuit tale centers on a schooner with rifles and munitions bound for the east coast of lower California. Secreted weapons and sailors were aboard, intending transfer to a vessel named Esmeralda. Authorities pursue rumored routes and a possible breakout as wider intrigue unfolds.
A garbled dispatch outlines numerous crises including alleged plots in Bulssuria and Minster Beeliotf, wartime rumors about ships to Corfu, and claims of an imminent new war. It mentions political tension in London, expulsions of Jews alleged near the sea, and various criminal incidents.
The report lists extensive damage from fires and accidents: Pires and Srach & Co., New York wholesale growers, burned out with losses of 430,000. a 7 year old killed in Medora, Illinois. Hardy, Nebraska reports 50,000 in fire damage to a ring business. forest fires devastate Potter County, Pennsylvania, endangering workers. a sable railway station at Kansas City, Missouri destroyed with 20,000 loss. Clark and others killed in a Shepherd, Michigan railway collision with thirteen injured. Walkerville, Michigan forest fires destroy the village. Jennings, Ohio timber-rail accident kills three and injures others. Ludington fears many perished among arriving burned victims. Miss Foxow of Patterson, New Jersey burned and unable to perform.
RUMORED WEECE and Mrs A Center of Utotom visiting W W Wor fan claim a bridge on the Atehi Fou at Albuquerqan collapsed with a passenger train hours ahead of a traveling train. Report says twelve to fourteen killed but no telegraphic confirmation has arrived.
The Italian government issues a circular to prefects urging tighter control of immigration to the United States and related restrictions on miners seeking passage. In Wisconsin, John Bernhardt, jailed for the murder of Henry Sebley, was examined in Waukesha with tight secrecy as authorities kept the case closed to the public.
A local bakery flood highlights supply issues as La Crosse sees a widespread glaze shortage. Officials urge calm while a new siren advisory system rolls out in the city to warn residents of future shortages.
The mill belonging to Capt H S Davidson, rebuilt last winter with a daily capacity of 225,108 fat, was destroyed by a fire early yesterday morning. Incendiary work is suspected after prior attempts to start a fire. Three watchmen on duty each failed to stop the blaze. one found it too late to save the building. Loss estimated at 650,000 plus potential profits for the coming season.
Wisconsin engines sparked a grass fire on Samuel Huird's farm near Neewan burning valuable timber and a cow. Firefighters worked several hours to control the blaze before it was contained. An unrelated line mentions laborers and daily wages, but the main item is the farm fire and its damage.
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