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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
2
A chaotic, fragmentary recap lists deaths and notable events from politics, crime, society, and business. It mentions Gabe, Govarmor Levi Puller, Leo, Crsip, Moody, and others, with scattered notes on murders, marriages, bank troubles, oil finds, and international affairs across multiple states and cities.
French anarchists pursue the czar amid international upheaval as a gale lashes British shores and a Dumbarton tremor is reported. The Turkish sultan signs a reform irade, George du Maurier is cremated in England, and Lord Congleton dies in London. Tangier prison suspicions, Dr Savage's assessment of a London arrest, and a royal navy veteran’s obituary close the brief.
A historical feature recounts Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra posing for artists amid sitting delays and witty studio banter. It also mentions new paper tiles praised for lightness durability damp resistance heat insulation and visual appeal.
New York October 17 Bradstreets weekly trade review notes limited domestic growth but rising foreign demand, with wheat exports strong to India and Australia. Wool prices steady, new orders for row and steel cautious, grain freights booked months ahead, and Russia reports a 100 million bushel wheat shortfall amid drought.
In a discussion on Bengali regiments, the article asserts Bengalis are not a soldiering race, noting they are among India’s most capable in intellect and literature. It laments that many Bengalis work as editors, politicians, clerks, and lawyers, while few serve as soldiers. The piece highlights Bengalis’ prominence in London hospitals, Inns of Court, and universities.
Syd Reid in Lippincott reports a dramatic escape as a passenger jumps from a moving express train near Centralia pursued by locals including sheriff and coroner. An express messenger and agent confront pursuers while guards back away. The train departs with a Winchester in hand after threats and searches.
A writer recalls an ideal guest chamber in a country house. Delicate green walls, polished wood, silver framed watercolors, a white bed with silver trim, a lace draped dressing table, and a well equipped writing desk create an atmosphere of rare hospitality. The room’s comforts tempt the narrator to linger.
Almond Hutchingon, 20, shot himself at his widowed mother's home as officers closed in to arrest him for stealing bicycles from Menasha and Oshkosh. The pursuit began after the alleged thefts, and Hutchingon took his own life rather than be captured.
A fragment from the Cleveland Plain Dealer notes skepticism about Beasley’s progress in securing publishers for poets. It mentions a plan to alert someone about a winter poem of passion, reflecting tense anticipation and uncertain outcomes.
A brief note on the visiting cards of the German emperor, asserting his influence and reach as four times that of others, underscoring his supreme status in the era.
The Wagner museum at et Eieanach will soon open and house a complete collection of Wallherian literature. It includes annotated torn manuscripts, many works by the master, and autograph items with piano arrangements and writings on music.
David Dwight Wells, second secretary of the United … embassy in London, wed Milas Martettard, daughter of a prominent West End physician, at St George's church in London.
A high official said the president is fully convinced that the grave duty will devolve upon him to take a vigorous stand. He expects U S recognition of Spain's position within three months and signals action early next year. The aide added a strong push by the president may come by the first of the year as the war in Cuba continues.
Washington reports Secretary Olney has telegraphic orders from Turkey permitting safe conduct for the departure to sea of all native Armenian women and children whose husbands and fathers are in the United States.
Milwaukee dispatch reports W T Rambusch the fugitive linker continues to amass thefts with estimates ranging up to 200000 dollars while Sheriff Binne puts the total near half a million. No word from Rambusch since a letter to his wife, believed sent from a sea voyage toward Norway.
Two men aboard the Werkendam from Rotterdam used faked names John Williams and Henry Smith while in fact John J. Kearney and Thomas Haines. They were previously arrested September 13 in Rotterdam for possessing dynamite bombs and plotting against royalty. Detected explosives were placed under their bed. Scotiené yard detectives claim they would do anything to build a case. They were released and sent to New York at prisoner's expense.
The 1805 game law is invalid while the 1893 law remains in force causing mixed views among deer hunters. The 1993 revision loosened duck shooting rules and boaters prepare for two weeks of hunting along with long-standing seasons for other game. Under the 1893 law deer may be hunted October 1 to November 1 with various opening dates for other species including trout, pike, and waterfowl across multiple months and locations in Indiana and Wisconsin.
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