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Newspaper

Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1886

Page

2

Reporters barred at audience in David J Adams case

Testimony in the American schooner David J Adams case was taken at Balifax on the 27th. Reporters were protested by United States counsel Meagher but the commissioner ruled no removal authority. Subpoenas served as reporters left, prompting plans to seek readmission. Witnesses testified Captain Kennedy bought bait and ice, with a cano sa obscuring part of the name.

Ly Beavis Balifax David J. Adams Meagher Conteil United States Anros Asc Capt. Kennedy Adams

Death by own action at Outouagon Michigan

Jobo Laban aged about 70 committed suicide by leaping from a harbor pier at Outouagon Michigan or the 1Bsu. He was a widower and thought to be slightly de mabated on religious subjects.

Jobo Laban Outouagon Mich John Ts. Sulejivan Philadelphia Coliseum Itteburg Kankakee Ill Coris Belfast Ireland Lac Nubar Pasha London Fosca Douala Thrugtan Tranjar

Notable murders and crimes reported in scattered notes

The items describe Ed ward White shot dead by David Johnson in Westport Maryland, a jail break by a mob that night, George 8 Colby of Boston & Albany Railroad ending his life in Boston by suicide, a six round boxing match halted in Chicago, and ex-Judge B P White ambushed in Clay County Kentucky. The outlines are fragmentary and unverified, with several names and dates uncertain.

Pettingill Ryan Glovar Chicago B. P. White White Clay County

Difference over Cuba shipping clause in US Spain treaty

A London special reports a dispute between the United States and Spain over a trade treaty. Madrid disputes the scope of the shipping clause, saying only direct American goods to Cuba gain preference, while Washington argues that shipments from the United States to Cuba via intermediaries also qualify, risking Spain’s remaining shipping advantages.

London Madrid United States Cuba Davlaree United Tata

Derby Protects Access to Port Amid Blockade Dispute

Minister Derby reports to Pekin on September 12 dispatch from Canton about renewed stone and pile work attempting to ruin the south channel. He and other ministers remonstrate to Chinese foreign office against obstructions hindering communications and defense, offered to remove at $1000, urging no country may destroy access under treaty rights. The Tamens persist in a crisis policy despite protests.

Derby State Department Pekin Seymour Canton South Chennel Frater Deroy Waleham Aftice Houss

Murder confession ties mayor slaying to railroad payoff

Teon Maken and Arthur Arthbothost alias Parsons alias Charles Walker alias Elise A L Pittman, arrested in Covington Tennessee, confess to the murder of Mayor Bowman of East St Louis. He claims he was paid 2500 by a railroad vice president to abduct and hospitalize the mayor for extortion but killed him when Bowman resisted. The sheriff sent the confession to St Louis authorities.

Charles Ditka Bag London Dewnpaper London Daily News Prince Biamarck Grete Herode Tom Buckley Cal Parisy Chathanooga Tenn East Tennessee Gamg Ovat Acow Thy da Bais Opera Hove Theodore F. Wan Peck Peoria Paville Railway L. D. Williams Vuvilleton Teon Maken Arthuy Arthbothost Elise A. Lb. Pittman Charles Walker Parsons Covington Mayor Bowman East 81. Louis St. Louis Bowman

Panic in Rudaa as altar fire causes deadly crush

During a Pilgrimage service at the Rudaa Transylvania church panic broke out when altar curtains burned after candles ignited them. Hundreds were injured and at least 16 crushed to death with 30 severely injured and 100 lightly hurt as people surged toward exits amid collapsing galleries. Police later dispersed a mob of several thousand in Galway after prisoners were moved from Dublin, with bayonets used to restore order.

Rodos Tracevivenia Pilgriranga Rudaa Transylvania Woodford Dublin Galway

Miners Imprisoned In Delaware & Hodson Shaft

A collapse at the Delaware and Hodson Canal Co mine in Scranton Pa traps eight miners as a squeeze traps the left chamber. Rescue teams race to reach five named injured workers and several missing men including John Carden John Young Patrick McNulty Cormac Maguire Patrick Kavvanagh Patrick Murphy and Patrick Harrigan as air is forced through the wreckage to save those below.

Marvine Delaware & Hodson Canal Company Scranton Sas Lichta Henry Bhuler Thomas Healy Joseph Ready Geore Mazon Peter Kelly John Kelly Fires Island John Carden John Young Patrick McNulty Eaven Cormac Maguire Patrick Kavvanagh Patrick Murphy Patrick Harrigan

Chippewa Falls Lumber Mill Destroyed by Lightning Blaze

A lightning strike at 1 a m on the L6th set the Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company mill in Chippewa Falls ablaze, reducing the vast three story plant to char. The mill, built in 1839 and run to capacity since 1881, employed about 1,200 in the yard and mill, with an annual capacity of 26 million feet of lumber, 16 million shingles, and 16 million lath. After the fire, some 350 workers remained, and restoration is planned for spring 1887 once debris is cleared.

Oblpyswa Lumber and Boom Company Chippewa Lumber and Boom Company Chippewa Falls

Cyclone Destroys Joliet Buildings Injures Residents

A cyclone struck Joliet at dusk on the 18th, leveling about a dozen frame houses and badly injuring several people. Jobo Buckley was found in the cellar with severe injuries while a woman suffered a broken leg. The grain elevator owned by Mr. Carpenter on Eastern Avenue and nearby offices were ruined. street lamps went out and additional injuries were reported.

Haverul Persone Joliet Jobo Buckley Buckley Seluge Mr. Carpenter Eastern Avenue

Eleven English fishing boats seized in French waters

Havre authorities detained eleven English fishing vessels for entering French ports contrary to the rule barring foreign vessels except under weather danger or provisioning needs. The arrests are denied as reprisals against French fishermen. Sir J Ferguson stated the government ordered Lord Lyon to press for release of the British boats in Paris.

Havre J. Ferguson House of Commons Lord Lyon Paris

European Powers Agree Bulgaria Should Not Be Occupied

European powers respond favorably to the Porte's circular and agree there shall be no military occupation of Bulgaria. Consular reports from Sofia say Bulgaria and Roumelia have agreed to avoid actions that could invite foreign intervention.

Bulgaria Sofia Bulgeria Roumelia

Cholera Claims Several in European Cities

Cholera outbreaks in Triente and Pesth reported within twenty four hours ending the 14th. Six persons died in Triente and two in Pesth. In Triente sixteen new cases and sixty in Pastis. Lic cholera spreads to a village near Agram. About one thousand inhabitants, ninety stricken, twenty dead.

Triente Pesth Pastis Lic Agram

Cholera Ravages Cities As Death Toll Soars

Reports describe terror and severe suffering as cholera devastates towns. Scenes show panic and disease with doctors attacked by fearful crowds. Turkey imposes a five day quarantine for Danube port arrivals amid Pesth outbreaks. July fatalities reach 34,800 from a 250,000 population, with further high counts in Keishodo and Torai Provinces.

Turkey Danubs Buda-Pesth Baoul Corea Thinihu Keishodo Torai

Terrifying wind storm ravages Midwest towns

A hurricane like wind storm hit southeastern Michigan on the 16th, leveling buildings in Howell and causing a 345 000 loss across Indiana Illinois and nearby areas. John Smith’s house collapsed killing his 20 year old son Fred. Barns wrecked, animals unharmed. Telegraphs and roads disrupted, many structures damaged including a circus canopy and a church steeple. Deaths reported but not confirmed, with widespread damage along the Wabash valley and in Montezuma Illinois and Savoy Illinois.

Michigan Howell John Smith Fred Michigan City Vevrra Haute Ind Ite King, Burke & Co Fair Grounds Newport Vermillion County Wabash Valley Indianapolis Illinoia Montezuma Ill Torono Herald Savoy

Minnesota Democrats Nominate Ames for Governor at St Paul

The Minnesota Democratic state convention in session at St. Paul on the 14th nominated Dr. A. A. Ames of Minneapolis for governor. The ticket was completed with John Frank for lieutenant governor Luther Jaeger for secretary of state J. M. Landberg for state treasurer Henry Poehler for attorney general John H. Ives for clerk of the supreme court and George T. Gardner for attorney general. Maine election results show Bodell elected governor with Republicans claiming three-fourths of the legislature.

Minnesota St. Paul A. A. Ames Minneapolis John Frank Mower County Luther Jaeger Hennepin J. M. Landberg St. Louis Henry Poehler Sibley John H. Ives Crockelton Supreme Court George T. Gardner Freeborn Maine Bodell

Bridge Collapse Triggers Drownings Across Moravian River

Reports say the suspension bridge over the Oa trawitza River at Ostran collapsed as Uhlans advanced. Seven killed instantly including a Uhlan, many wounded, and fears grow for dozen or more children swept away. Another bridge at Baltaat failed, throwing twenty people into the river with nine drowned.

Bota Dicastra Aylside Ireland Sohogl Onidran Oatrawitza Ostran Moravia Ostreu

Miners Restart At No. 8 After Six Months Idle

Labor news from Youngstown reports a 10 cent daily wage advance won by conductors and brakemen on the New York and Ohio and Pittsburg and Lake Erie rail yards. Mine No. 8, the region’s largest near Huntingtonville, Mo., reopened on a cooperative plan after more than five months idle. Miners gain access to the company’s machinery, paying a 1 cent per bushel royalty while sharing profits.

Youngstown New York & Ohio Pittsburg & Lake Exsa Might Hunteville

Wisconsin State News Highlights From Ashland to Madison

Wisconsin dispatches report Bayfield land development with two and a half miles from the village, twenty thousand shares sold, and local stock activity. Annapolis cadet winner Wrie Persson graduates again, while thefts, burglaries, and assaults ripple through La Crosse, Madison, Eau Claire, and neighboring counties with multiple court actions and investigations.

Ashland Proes Bayfield Wrie Persson Annapolis Naval School Ephraim Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul la Crease Norwras Madison Fair Viat John Bilison Milwaukee H. , Vantyne Auguats F. 5 Carpenter Madison Brian Doolan la Croese Raisear Upsold Chetek Callal Oriices Davey Exuiorr Eau Claire Pater Robeault Elliott Leoranr Novia Scotia Watson Berjawin Boston Tudge Bralay Priazon Ernie Haer Wisconsin Tee Magloma Milwaukee County Wisconsin National Guard Theat Claire Free Prees Missigsippi Farming & Company Crescent Flouring Mills Daniel Shaw Lumber Company Gro. F. Clirr Birch Lake Watermio Broy Chippewa Falls W. E. Mavse Wiota Ansiz Hilbert W. G. Picxesa Jamea White State Braptoro Cuamic Shawano County Lieer-Gov. Meccxrt Rhode Island Commonwealth Cuanrtes B. Sorrera la Crosse Minneapolis Frev Sexaga Lincoln Buffalo County Apa Civ Surgeon Bay Canal Minorville Secretary of War Senate CIA

Techniques of Glass Color Effects in Metal and Glasswork

The text discusses using gold and silver glass in enameling and glassmaking, detailing how colors are anchored during melting and cooling, and how new yellow silver glass remains attached through re melting. It explains effects from paste colors, blue pinestopia overlays, and the layering of gold with ruby greens, plus a hot balb of glass rolled in aventurine glass for final overlays.

Rome Aspeathun Ailver Itl

Lamanites and Mormon Faith Spur Northwest Missions

A traveler recalls interviews with a Mormon elder in Alturas County Idaho about the church’s Indian outreach. The elder cites the Book of Mormon claim that American Indians are descendants of Israel and vows to convert Indians nationwide, envisioning a postmillennial gathering at Jackson County Missouri followed by Salt Lake City and a triumphant march of the saints.

Gov. New Orleane Times Teamcorm Northwest Idaho Joe Smith Alturas County Southwests Israel Jackson County Missouri Salt Lake City

Will Heath Trotting Horse Undergoes Tracheotomy

Curious horse tale from the city describes Will Heath, a famed trotter, receiving a silver tube tracheotomy after influenza and wind-broken lungs left him nearly useless. Dr. Anderson performed the operation, creating immediate breathing relief. The horse, six years old and about fifteen hands, is valued at $3,000 and may have a permanent tube later.

Will Heath Texas Anderson Cate Serrel Coldor

Bell rope origin story linked to early Erie line

The article recounts Conductor Ayers in 1830s era on the Erie line near Port Jervis and Middletown, the feud with engine driver Williams over trains, Ayers’ rope signal tied to a wood stick, and the eventful stop failure that led to the bell rope used today, plus notes on Captain Adair and Atlanta’s early railroad.

Atlanta Score New York Peanyel Yanis George Adair Erie Railroad Piermont Hudson Port Jervis Delaware Dick” Avers Ayera Ayers Engineer Williams Wiliams Middletown Sis Villa Howell Brewood Williams Thia Williama Guymard Port Jervin Joinus Mr. Adair Capt Adair Iyer

Prominent figure VarDExHOFf dies in England amid tribute

A montage of brief notes reports the death of notable actor VarDExHOFf in England. It also lists varied items from a musician's season opener with the Mendeimpbn Quintet Club to a train launch in San Francisco, plus social hints about ex Empress Eugenie and reactions to Dr Holmed. The column sketches eclectic public figures and events with local color and period gossip.

George Vardexhoff Sod Reader England Thomas Ryan Mendeimpbn Quintet Club Gyr McDowson Fost San Brancisco Brepstar Bercnlesam Mars

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