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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1887

Page

2

Ambitious Exposition Funding and Regional Updates

A $10 708 subscription from citizens of Marshfield, Wisconsin backs the Milwaukee Industrial Exposition opening this year, set for June 1. Northern Michigan reports fierce storms. Whitney railway station destroyed with no loss of life. Haverhill shoe factories in Massachusetts resume operations after wage demands granted. President appoints Maj. B Le Rathbone as adjutant general and Charles C Maginard as public money registrar. Florida lawmakers elect Samuel Pero to the Senate after a long, contentious vote.

Maj. B. le Rathbone California Cohad United States Perrin Charles C. Maginaid Minnesota Duluth

Haverhill factory closings spark mass unemployment

Thousands of workers in Haverhill Massachusetts faced layoffs as four manufacturing plants shut doors. The state arbitration board will try to settle the dispute while a broader labor unrest trend affects the region and industry.

Fires and Casualties From Explosions and Disasters

A report details numerous calamities from nitro glycerin blasts at Dalath destroying $50.44 in property, fires across Michigan and Wisconsin, a hotel fall in Newport injuring tragedienne Trvaday, and a ship collision between the Celtic and Britannic with fatalities. It notes damaging fires at Houtzdale and Whitney Michigan, a near cyclone scare in Kansas City, and calls for boycotts against Canadian Pacific lines.

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Tragic killings and crimes shock readers across states

Reports from Milwaukee to Raleigh describe multiple violent incidents. An Orm... printer 4Daxne Quinzas was shot dead by William Kellmar and Angoat Schell. A theft case ties to Gxronow Kur and aliad Wagner in Milwaukee. In Raleigh, five African American workers faced a shooting during a break. A Cincinnati probate court will hear Mirox J. M.Goopsraxad’s inquiry into the killing of his wife. A Lincoln Nebraska penitentiary fight left Gleason seriously injured. Take Saarp’s tax trial proceeds in New York. James McCane’s planned execution in Pennsylvania may be postponed after an escape. Grave-diggers strike at New York cemeteries continues with scab labor under police guard.

Quinzas Ormada William Kellmar Angoat Schell Danas Releigh N.C Mirox J. M.goopsraxad Toowday Cincinnati Take Saarp Waz Hogan New York Sammoe Jarora Jamies McCane Housedale Pennsylvania McCabe Pensars

Foreign turmoil and royal wedding mark Europe headlines

A fragmented report cites tax boycotts in Galway County and a clash involving a French agent. It notes France recognizing Madagascar, a duel with journalist Yacour, and editor injuries. Lord Salisbury’s son wedding in London highlights royal presence. Germany vows fortifications around Metz and Posen amid tensions with France. British Jubilee show promises prize money and free entries for American colonies.

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Various US Federal Notices and Personal Items From Washington

California official Mason J L Rathaosg named consul general at Parse and General Bohofield’s art noted. Currency actions authorize Equitable Nations Bank Cincinnati capital 960000 and First National Bank Kansas City capital 100000. Second Lieutenant John Law resigns after one month’s pay. London postmark noted. Omaha banks designated nap conerte city by the Comptroller. Land Office appointments include Gorge Bradford and Richard Wintermaith. timber depredation agents Tobn Mason and Arthur Gratowsky listed. Labor import violation cited for workers from Dreamondville Canada. Ex Skxaton Van Wrom urges preserving abandoned military reservations until congress acts. Treasury to study currency reforms for Pacific states. gold coin decline noted in California. Casual anecdotes and ads follow, including a sailor’s tale about the Czar visit and patent medicines. A body of Indian chief Pasqual cremated at Yum Arizona.

Mason J. L. Rathaosg California Parse Weat Pointer Bohofield Equitable Nations Bank of Cincinnati Ohio First National Bank of Kansas City John Law Wac London England Nap Omaha Nab Nap Conerte City Gorge K. Beadford Louisans Richard C. Wintermaith Kentucky Tobn Mason Virginia Arthur Gratowsky Georgia Aasiarant Maxxand Dremmondville Caunda Mix Country Skxaton van Wrom Secretary of the Interior Afivth Ceres Pacific United States Poplar

Northern Michigan fires follow fearsome blast at bitro glycerine works

Reports describe a massive explosion at Daoloth tied blast site near Lake and Spirit Lake causing widespread window breakage and timber damage. Fire spreads across Camp Threson area with hundreds of thousands of cords of wood at risk. no confirmed fatalities and two tramps missing. Windy conditions hamper suppression as fires extend through Alger Barclay Houghton Newnan Marquette counties and Oscar Finnland village evades containment.

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Man Escapes Death In Nevada Shaft Rescue Tale

A miner recalls a near fatal incident at a Nevada county prospect, where a submerged tub jammed at 209 feet. He descends to free it, narrowly escapes drowning as water floods the shaft, and climbs to safety amid collapsing gear, sealing his fate with a vow against a repeat ordeal.

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Threatening Life Targeting O'Brien in Kingston Ottawa Visit

A report states O'Brien faces death threats if he travels to Kingston or Ottawa. In Hamilton a carriage attack wounded the driver while O'Brien escaped unharmed. A separate effort aims to misplace blame on O'Brien.

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Attempted murder plot shocks Hamilton crowds at rink

An account of a meeting at a rink where Editor O'Brien spoke amid a hostile crowd. After leaving by carriage a volley of shots struck the vehicle and driver, with no arrests made. O'Brien and companions faced threats as authorities report on the incident.

Market Aquare Mr. O'Brien

Infantry Drill Opens. Rochester and Minnesota Units Perform

The National Drill in Wasumarox began with twenty four soldiers per company and two guides. Company A of the Minnesota regiment debuted creditably followed by the Seley Citizens Corps of Rochester New York. The issue also notes a writ of habeas corpus in San Francisco involving Jimmy Hope.

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New Railroad Deal Aims to Link Chicago to St Louis West

New York May 21 A sweeping railroad design will connect Springfield Illinois to St Louis and Eureka making a through line for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe with Chicago. The plan involves acquiring the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern and extending to Eureka creating independence for the Atchison route. T. J Hinckley ex president of the Chicago and St Louis notes the move. Some skeptics doubt the scheme. When air brake trials end the contest may hinge on Westinghouse Carpenter and Hames.

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Proceedings of the Fifth Day of the Gusahu Convention

May 28 Omata reports the Presbyterian assembly opened with Moderator Smith. Committee on church polity opposed a triennial session. Mission data cites 1,466 missionaries and 212 teachers. Debate on organic union faced opposition from Dr Smoot of Texas and Northern church concerns. Local items note individuals and oddities including embezzlement case and Ox act in Marys Enterprise.

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