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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1898
Page
2
Marshfield Wis reports a chaotic overseas update with scattered references to Spanish American War topics. Mentions of ships, generals, peace talks, and US naval actions intertwine with local wartime preparations, protests, and public notices amid a stream of murky, fragmented items.
A garbled column mentions MeKinley and 20 Canton, Leslie Carter filing for bankruptcy, Joseph Leiner's wheat forecast, Justice Pinney in Wisconsin weighing a starvation aid, and an aged New Jerseyman killed by unknown forces. It also notes a Rockford furniture company alignment, David A. Welle in Connecticut, and the Fifteenth Minnesota regiment among scattered items.
A fragmentary foreign news item describes a shaken European scene with mentions of a Greek cabinet resignation, Austrian empress fate, Turkey passport refusals for missionaries, and a general sense of diplomatic tension. The garbled text references Germany, Russia, Crete, Newfoundland, and other powers amid upheaval and negotiations.
The passage argues against teaching cruelty to children and warns that encouraging fear or harm to insects or animals fosters hard and cruel traits. It urges adults to correct any cruelties and to train children to respect animals, appreciating their beauty and form.
The anecdote recalls Admiral Farragut telling Admiral Dewey he will make his mark in the world if given the chance, and Dewey replying that he will seize the opportunity. The exchange occurs during a visit by Farragut to Dewey, witnessed by Galisborough. The scene closes with Farragut’s prophetic smile.
Uncle Allen Sparks remarks that steady work is needed to defeat the revenue effort, noting it won t be quick or easy to finish the job. The statement reflects a stubborn resolve and determination in facing government demands.
The article details early returns from many states showing a Republican edge in several offices. It notes gains for fusionists, shifts in governorships including Wisconsin and Massachusetts, and statewide elections impacting legislature control. Prominent figures include McKinley aligned candidates and Bryan supporters, with discrepancies in plurality across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and other states.
Washington and Wisconsin Republicans gain governorships with large pluralities Edward Seaheit wins Wisconsin by about 87 000 while McKinley precedes with 102 61 and De Forest Richarts tops Wyoming by 1206 in plurality Tennessee and Texas also elect Republican governors framing a large GOP wave across eleven states voting for state officers.
Sister Mary Larkin died of yellow fever at San Juan. The writer describes Cavite in detail from a military perspective, noting fortifications, markets, churches, and daily life. He mentions insurgents nearby, Aguinaldo's forces to the south, and local natives with their customs and housing. He observes horses, water buffalo, and the humid, marshy landscape surrounding Manila.
General Corbin reported to the secretary of war on army strength and casualties through October 3, detailing regular and volunteer forces, officers and enlisted men killed or wounded, and total deaths from wounds and disease. He urged increased army strength, noted shortages of officers, and proposed a bill for expansion. He also suggested allowing National Guard members who joined volunteers to return to their state units.
A fragment recounts a meeting where Admiral Dewey visits the ship’s writer, questions the nature of the writer’s work, and discusses crew views on his leadership. He challenges the idea that soft talk will replace steadfast action, warning of miscalculation if promises override real experience.
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