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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1888
Page
2
A Marshfield Times survey outlines a copper stock surge and syndicate activity in Boston that inflated values by about 1 million dollars. It reports Calumet and Hecla projections of large net revenues and dividend yields, while warning against exploitation of public trust and comparing English speaking race predictions with global implications.
A severe storm across the Superior region caused multiple fatalities and large property losses. Reports detail three people killed in Circleville Ohio while attempting to walk along the Cincinnati and Minti road. A workers’ strike and near-riot actions hit the railroad lines in several cities, with a compromise ending a trolley-like walkout. A fire at Watson’s grain store in New York City destroyed $560,000 worth of property, including $500,000 in grain.
A jumbled nineteenth century clipping cites royal purges, throne disputes, and international diplomacy. It mentions Welsh princes, Queen Victoria, King Milap, and a potential war, with scattered remarks on European powers, Irish land issues, and fishery talks.
News briefs report Harrison and A Morton winning via plurality in town returns, A Boetsman in New York, Pillsburg iron mill output mainly barbed wire workers, suffrage bill defeated 193 to 87 in the House, jax government sluggish, Ray Winners, Harrison’s father-in-law, a Warhington clerk, rail rates for first three days to Chicago, federal soldiers released from Mexico, gendarme arrests, Ark ans census figures for Oliveland 85062 Harrison 58762 etc, Gov. Foustes of Obto comments on crime report.
The piece mentions preachers of law and access to the cabinet, references to Siavid Hostetter and Hines, a man discovering $16,000 among books, Mrs Mora Cimo involved in a marriage dispute, Mrs Haware Bexcuns Srows recovering from illness, and tobacco market declines in Dorbem. Indiana elects General Hovey Governor by 2,191 votes, Pisconain returns Hoard Governor by 17,118, and Wisconsin votes Harrison Presidency with 21,269 in local tally.
A stream of items recount murders, riots, executions and legal rulings. A wealthy banker Perza Bows and wife were killed by burglars in Wonona. A political riot in Porlumonih, Ve left fourty shots with three whites injured. Mrs Sporr of Dana Cownsbly beat a husband who abused her. The Missouri Supreme Court affirmed Walzer’s murder verdict. he faces hanging December 23. Other notes include express car robbery suspects, train pistol fights, and horse thefts across Texas and California areas.
A crowded game near a race track features a thimblerig swindle masterfully run to lure bets from spectators. Players, capers, and a sharp host orchestrate shell movements as crowds wager from five to twenty dollars, with the con keeping the pot hot and gullible onlookers winning and losing in quick succession. The piece also covers an impulsive marriage ceremony performed in a Georgia town, where Wiley George and Alma Blovenn wed under a local officer’s notice amid family objections.
A London mention favors Lord Dufferin as a possible successor to Lord Sackville Weet though appointments will wait. The U S Privy Council approves an export duty hike on pine saw logs from two to three dollars per thousand.
Reports say the Standing Rock agency faces pressure to open its reservation to settlement without consent. Officials allegedly threaten loss of government shares if lands are not surrendered, prompting renewed resistance among the tribes and renewed petitions from leaders urging unity against the move.
Fragmentary text traces Lord Ogilvy in England as a dissolute figure amid petty crime and lost fortune. It notes his 46 years, fall from wealth, and neglect by friends, with moralizing discourses on discipline and vitality as he wanders through courts and improvised remedies.
Hon Joseph Chamberlain and Miss Mary Endioud were married at St Johns Episcopal Church in Washington at nine o clock on Thursday. The ceremony was simple with no bridesmaids or decorations. Afterward they hosted a reception at the bride’s parents home before departing by train toward New York, then expected to sail to Europe in late June.
In New York at the Equitable Building on Broadway, Daniel Lamont, longtime private secretary to Verelont, is rumored to be headed into business after the next inauguration. Equitable figures say he received several offers, including ties to a surancy firm, but no confirmation was given. Meanwhile Lord Randolph Churchill, amid Anglophobia chatter, urged careful US-UK ties and warned against war, hoping Washington and London maintain friendly, durable relations. A fashion piece in New York World describes a stylish young woman at a Berthay street restaurant, her elegant dress, refined manner, and a witty waiter exchange over a sherry request.
A vivid portrait of a Paris salon around the Duke of Sand, an opulent Boston colony figure in Paris society. The piece describes his lifestyle, lavish hotel on Avenue da Raise du Buulogue, his mother Princess Woronauff, and a court of musicians, jewels, and luxury, with detailed attire and feasting as visitors convene under their hosted splendor.
Primitive report details two directors named Botter and Aubley missing after Friday night. Neighbors traced hogs feeding at a lay snack near Holstein’s place and found the bodies. Holstein fled with the team. Suspect Hotatein and a neighbor named Hiram Batter are mentioned amid a confused, garbled narrative.
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