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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
8
A violent mine incident near Vincouts and Petersburgh injures several miners. Marchers attacked miners on duty at a Goofvlock site, with two workers seriously hurt and hospital treatment reported. Suspects fled as authorities investigated, while families and unions brace for further action.
Fragmented text reports multiple incidents including a mass killing with twelve men dead, a public official referenced as WIlliam Wayne Dyn, and a fatality at a mansion. It mentions an event linked to Propane power and a shipwreck with wind and freezing temperatures, plus a late 19th century diplomatic note involving HayPaungetate and the British ambassador.
A natural gas explosion at a Wheeling Emery plant near Building Ridge, eight miles west of Whalington, Pa, injures six men two fatally. The blast followed a gas leak during pipe repairs on a deep trench. Workers used torches for light as darkness fell. The gas reignited, causing a second blast as wires and tools were nearby. Guards and repair crews responded, turning off the supply and rushing to treat the injured.
Report from Providence Kentucky November 18 describes a violent confrontation at the coat mine near Pravt dlonem Kentucky involving Black workers. One man named Kelnecke opay died, and several others were wounded amid alleged attacks by armed assailants. Wounds and arrests were reported, with authorities later receiving information from a suspect named Couch. The account notes lack of verification and ongoing investigation.
A 21 year old identified as Persie Neeker was found dead near an orchard north of the city after a dance event weekend. Police and family describe uncertainty around cause and last sightings as investigators await autopsy results from Hartford Forensic.
A disturbance in an alley resulted in a boy being shot. The injured child, a 14-year-old, was treated and is under observation as officials investigate. Two youths, Arthur Mulder and Walter Krege, were arrested and remain in custody at the Irving Lake police station pending a coroner’s inquest.
City official Gest faces misconduct charges claiming he kept improper and false city accounts totaling 840 009 in excess of funds. A separate burglary report notes Green Bank vault at First National robbed at 2 am with doors blown. losses unlisted, building damage estimated at 1 006.
Waldrupe, a Port Leavenworth prison guard, died from wounds received during the November 7 mutiny at the institution. A separate item notes a Cincinnati freight house blast this morning, with robbers securing about 700 dollars to mover.
In Nov 18 actions at the Knights of Labor meeting in Tadhinapolis, Simon Burns resigned as General Master Worksman. Henry A Hicks of New York elected to lead the order, with Chamberlain of Colorado, Isaac N. Sanderson of Toronto, and T J O'Reilly of Brooklyn named as executive council members. Debate over the vote and a call for reconsideration followed. Burns’ successor and secretary John W. Sfares were noted, with the next meeting set for November 202?
A flawed extract reports a failed Gathmann gun test at Sandy Point. An armor piercing shell breached and exploded, wrecking the test rig and destroying adjacent structures, signaling potential world impact on armor design and military morale. The report stresses revolutionary implications despite the mishap.
Referee Jeffries dominates the match, with Rublin quitting in the fourth round after feuds and a brutal beating. The crowd of 10,000 witnesses a dramatic finish as Rublin’s rival is hailed for the victory and Rublin faces accusations of fakery and cowardice.
Indiana state superintendent designates Friday November 23 1893 to honor Caner Bank Warne with a monument. Leaders urge school pupils and parents to participate while Railaht LarrKon Moms Liottttion assails reform. Local papers urge subscriptions to fund the tribute.
Nov 18, 1920s era report states Francois Fournier, noted as French intomobilet, established a new official record for one mile in 145 seconds on a straightaway. Record heralded as a global achievement with observers noting precise timing and course conditions.
A San Francisco paper reports a planned conspiracy to overthrow the Northwest Territory government centered in Skagway Alaska with Dawson and Seattle named as the targets. The scheme allegedly aims to seize police and civil authorities, establish a rebel government, and invite Canadian or British troops to intervene. federal officials and police held a midnight conference at Skagway on November 4 to discuss the plot and its suppression before transit to Seattle.
Fragmented OCR text reports Brooklyn Postmaster resignation amid Washington debates on Voxtmaster Wilson replacement and President Roosevelt era appointment processes. Mentions Bronklyn, New York, and general post office staffing turmoil.
Fire destroyed the Hugh Jason dormitory at Yale in New Haven Conn on November 1. The $200000 building housed about 200 students whose furnishings and personal effects were also lost. Student Eugene Hale Winslow was rescued from a fifth story window after being overcome by smoke.
Reports from Pecahortas indicate a mine disaster far deadlier than feared with as many as two dozen victims. Rescue work continues while authorities confirm many bodies recovered and a struggle to reach remaining workers, as families await word.
Chicago, Nov. 20. A federal action seeks to restrain the state board of equalization from taxing railway and traction stocks, challenging the valuation of Gaslight and Coke and Chicago Consolidated Traction. Judge Thompson issued a writ of mandamus, ordering the Illinois board to assess the stock value rather than the franchise value, amid protests over a low assessment and disputes over tangible property.
Dazed reports from Chicago describe a chaotic scene with one death and multiple injuries following a disastrous incident. Ambulances were delayed as authorities evacuated the area and mobilized resources. Nearby streets and infrastructure suffered damage, with crews coordinating response efforts and assessing the broader impact on transport routes and public safety.
Readable fragments report a burglary attempt at a Seattle ticket office with a guard killed after an explosion to access a safe. A robber was found dead by a heart shot while others fled. Separate item notes a sentencing in Crofford for murder related to a wealthy woman’s death at an institution.
Telegraphic summaries from Chippewa Falls dated Nov 19 recount a hunting accident near Boyd where William Manyof mistook Willian Shaffer for a deer and shot him. the shooter collapsed dead soon after. Other items note a Wisconsin cheese firm Milhad facing voluntary assignment amid debts, a bribery trial development, municipal gas and street order actions, and a fatal house fire in Antiga that claimed three children.
A garbled Wisconsin report notes a suspected murder in Gabler Woda near Jamesville with a body found near a rail line after a possible vehicle incident. Separate lines mention seventeen smallpox cases in a nearby county and ties to a social event two weeks earlier, while a town official warns residents about an outbreak and safety measures.
Fragmentary report from West Superior Wisconsin describes a gun incident involving a G A Larkin and a Barnyday hunting scene. The text is heavily garbled but mentions shooting, local places, and names likely tied to a deer hunting event.
A steamer named Eliana was driven ashore on the Wisconsin coast near Wa Wat Green Bas as a northwest gale forced abandonment. Two crew members died, several injured, and another crewman rescued. authorities report the ship and cargo were badly damaged. In a separate blaze, the Keystone Lumber yard in Assland burned, destroying lumber and steel, with losses estimated near 750,000. Also, Mondovi men robbed the First National Bank vault, stealing between 5,000 and 6,000 dollars.
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