26 May 1882
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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1882
Page
1
An elderly woman was seized after being found with a crying child kept in distress. Passers by offered charity until a policeman uncovered small wounds on the child and a bound nut shell imprisoning device. The child was rescued and the woman jailed.
The article discusses the wear and tear of gold held by Boston banks, estimating losses of about 300 dollars weekly on seven million dollars in gold. It questions certificates or boxing as solutions, notes wear from ordinary trade, and hints at fraud in internal revenue and political funding, all in a speculative, period voice.
A collection of remarks and quotes argues that paymasters shape labor and political work, warns against growing corruption and bank influence, and notes a related Supreme Court decision in Guiteau's case. The piece references Greenback and Labor movements, political figures, and banking reform debates.
Maz Towns of Ripon remarks that Sawyer muttered down and out to yield to O. H. Upham, with general satisfaction noted by many. It remains doubtful whether Mrs. Upham will secure the nomination, reflecting a tense local political contest.
Desprésmen Bragg and Caswell are at home with Bragg handling legal matters while Caswell eyes renomination. A bill is urged to suspend their pay during absence. General Howe spent several days at home this week as Milwaukee Sentinel and Republican consolidate. Ex-Gov Whsugren bequeaths 375000 to found an orphan asylum.
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