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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1896
Page
4
The piece lists county and district races including secretary of state Henry Gasson and others, then pivots to a political clash. It notes Democratic speakers, free silver arguments, and the wheat market’s move versus silver, suggesting gold bug rhetoric and the farmers’ concerns during the campaign.
Opinion piece arguing against free coinage of silver. Critics describe a small group of eighty-one mine owners controlling vast wealth, urging readers to oppose policy changes that would double their fortunes and harm the broader economy. It calls for government purchase of silver mines as a public gain.
Ea Winchester of Phillips Medford Wisconsin dies after a brief illness of pneumonia. Funeral held Tuesday in a large ceremony reflecting his prominence in politics and business. He chaired the Philips Land and Improvement company and directed major local enterprises. He served as alderman and council president and pursued an array of bank and insurance interests. He was a candidate for state senator at his death, leaving a wife and two children.
A Merrill hall event drew a sizable audience of laborers to hear labor agitator Weber speak. The Merrill correspondent warns Weber aims to disrupt employers through demagoguery, portraying him as a danger who seeks donor support from workers while aligning with populist factions.
The Vatican voice in the matter, Mgr Augustin Zeingler, quotes Archbishop Katzer noting no study favors free coinage of silver. He sees social upheaval and labor harm, says four-year delay hurts business, and argues hard times stem from the money system not the silver metals. Canton, Ohio, and McKinley receive attention as crowds gather.
A fragment urges careful treatment of minor injuries to prevent infection from disease germs. It warns that even small cuts can spread illness and recommends keeping carbolic acid and glycerine ready to treat scrapes. The piece cites a Detroit Free Press note and quotes Major Schofield on wartime payroll figures and restoring industrial conditions of 1902.
If Spain does not end the war in Cuba within three months, insurgents are said to expect United States recognition of their independence.
An advertisement touts Dr Brewer offering long proven remedies for illnesses from torpor to cancer like conditions. It claims thousands cured, no large fees, and a confidential record of treated cases with references to satisfied patients.
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