On to Washington Coxeys Army Reaches Pittsburg
General Coxey and about 3000 commonweal marchers have reached Pittsburg with a portable camp sheltering new recruits. Fry's division rode a stock train through DeSoto last Tuesday morning carrying 615 men in upper berths asleep under canvas. The force moved on to Poplar Bluff, then Ivory Station near Crondelet, totaling around 650 before crossing into Illinois.
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Coxey
Pittsburg
Fry
DeSoto
Poplar Bluff
Ivory Station
Crondelet
of St. Louis
Ilinois
Weather bulletin posted daily at Smith building
The paper announces daily forecasts from the weather bureau via telegraph and posted on the bulletin board in front of the new Smith building each morning. Shmil flags have been received and will be displayed once facilities are perfected, likely by early next week.
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Weather Bureau
Telegraph
New Smith Building
Pollard Breckenridge Case intrigues Washington
The Pollard Breckenridge case remains in focus as Colonel Breckenridge faces cross examination. Testimony by Louise Sawell, a Capitol typewriter, linked Breckenridge to copied letters to Miss Pollard. Pastor William Crabtree of Lexington, Kentucky stirred public attention with a Sunday pulpit remark.
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Pollard-Breckenrige
Washington
Breckenridge
Louise Sawell
Capitol
Miss Pollard
William Crabtree
Lexington
Harrison Shilo’s odd plea and eye basket tale at Mo store
Harrison Shilo a clerk at OQ Snider's Safin store fixed a basket of eyes for a conductor last Saturday. The eggs bore a note to a consumer claiming a wish to marry. A police officer in St. Louis received the eyes and pledged to help fulfill Harrison’s odd proposal.
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Harrison Shilo
Snider
Safin
St. Louis
Stage
Claflin
Murder charge hits two mates aboard New Idlewild
William Carroll second mate of the New Idlewild sits in St Louis jail charged with murdering George Howard a deck hand. Howard died from a fractured skull after being struck with an iron bar as the boat left Cape Girardeau a few days ago.
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William Carroll
New Idlewild
St. Louis
George Howard
Howard
Carroll
Cape Girardeat
Birthday Party for Henry Elfrank Held Last Tuesday
Henry Elfrank turned 47 and hosted a family gathering with a royal supper and various refreshments and amusements, celebrated by his immediate relatives in attendance.
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Henry Elfrank
Farmers shift to tobacco over wheat in Cape Girardeau county
Many Cape Girardeau county farmers plan to raise tobacco this year instead of wheat, believing wheat yields are poor. Bollinger county farmers should consider trying tobacco as well, as wheat did not perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Girardean County
Bollinger County Wrmers
They Like Arnold in County Says Democratic NominatIon Favored
Congress man Arnold arrived in the city this morning and has spent the day with friends. His local supporters insist the Democratic nomination should go to him for re election, praising him as the district’s ablest Democrat and hardest worker in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Congress
Capu
Colquitt's Successor Named by Georgia Speaker
Gortenor Northen of Georgia appointed Speaker Crisp to fill the late Senator Colquitt’s seat. The Speaker declined. Editor Pat Walsh of the Chronicle was appointed to serve the remainder of the term expiring March 4, 1895. He supports free silver and tariff for revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gortenor Northen
Georgia
Crisp
Senator Colquitt
Pat Walsh
The
Chronicle
Reformed Actor and Temperance Evangelist at Presbyterian Church
Mr Barney, a reforming actor and noted temperance evangelist of New York, speaks at the Presbyterian church next Wednesday and Thursday evening. Attending the first night ensures you will be there for the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barney
New York
Presbyterian Church
Lost gold chain and charms found in Marble Hill area
A lady in Marble Hill reports a lost gold chain with a diamond shaped charm and small settings. The chain included a pearl bucket charm with gold hoops and a lid, plus a small gold pin featuring a head of three shell balls. Finder should return it to this office.
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Marble Hill
Litesville
April Fool Lynching Tale Stirred Charleston Readers
Last Sunday morning’s Charleston Enterprise carried a dramatic report of a lynching enacted Saturday night at Charleston. The Tuesday edition clarified the piece was an April fool article, revealing it was not a real event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Enterprise
Malin and Richter Wed at Mitchell Home in Town
Henry Malin and Miss Sopha Richter were married last Sunday at the home of George Mitchell in the southern part of town. Rev. J. A. Russell officiated the ceremony.
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Henry Malin
Sopha Richter
George Mitchell
J. A. Russell
Violence Flare at Kansas City Election Duel Kills One
In Kansas City last Tuesday members of the American Protective Association and the Catholic church fought a pistol duel. One person was killed three shot, and two badly wounded. The APA supported Davis, the Republican mayoral candidate, who was elected with most of his ticket.
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Kansas City
American Protective Association
New Local Government Election at Lutesville
The Lutesville election passed quietly with forty nine ballots. The new board includes E P Biges, J Lutes, J M Burford, W A Phipon and W K Wasterling, sworn in Monday night. At the school election two new directors were elected and a 50 cent tax for echo school purposes carried 49 to 11. a ban on paint and shingle failed 35 to 34. and the house was set for private school use 64 to 6. Marble Hill school elected Frank Elfrank and Jack Frymire as directors. Frank succeeds Louis Mayer. Also a poultry sale notice.
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Lutesville
C. EK. Wasterling
Ae Wal Phelps
Cost
Ccce
Ctceticee
M. Burford
COR
Lintess
Econ
Big Tics
Ceaseerresesealdas Eaetoeren
John Riding
PWT
Ditty
Ccccic
Catesaiee
woHnoees
E. P. Biges
J Lutes
J M. Burford
W.A. Phipon
Ey Vasterling
W. A. Phelps
X. YE
Petecuses
Thomas Green
Eli
WD. Dent
N. E. Tall
W. E. King
Dirsector
Tleam Elfrank
Jack Frymire
E Frank
Louis Mayer
Goonwis & Jean
Marble Hill Young People Enjoy Evening at Tom Allens
Marble Hill youths gathered Friday at Tom Allens home for a pleasant social evening with vocal and instrumental music. Refreshments were served at 10 o clock. Attendees included Mrs. O J Snider and son of Laflin, Rosa Fischer, Belle Bollinger, Julia Jamison, Margaret Graves, Mabel McCans, Dora Axe, Harry McCans, Mason F Kinder, and Whitson Jamison.
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Marble Hill
Tom Allen
O. J. Snider
Laflin
Rosa Fischer
Belle Bollinger
Julia Jamison
Margaret Graves
Mabel MecCans
Dora Axe
Harry McCans
Mason F. Kinder
Whitson Jamison
Board of Equalization in Session After Monday Work
The Board of Equalization is in session and has perhaps two weeks of work ahead. The state board has raised all real estate ten percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Equalization
State Board
ONeill Seated as Representative for Missouri District
John J ONeill won a seat in the House by a 145 to 28 vote, defeating Joy after contesting the election. Joy vows to win by about 5000 votes in the upcoming fall campaign. The district is centered in St Louis.
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John J. Oeil
Hrouse
Missouri
O'Neill
Joy
St. Louis
Poplar Bluff Democratic Committee to Meet in April
In Poplar Bluff the Democratic committee of the Fourteenth Congressional district is called to meet on April BB at 1 o clock. The gathering will select nine men and set price for holding the convention and establish the basis of representation. J P Sandor is the member from this county.
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Poplar Bluff
J.P. Sandor
Lutesville Dramatic Club star at Jackson performance
The Lutesville Dramatic Club played at Jackson last Saturday night before a packed house. The club did well financially and showed strong effort from its members, with much talent promising great things ahead.
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Lutesville Dramatic Club
Jackson
Condensed notices seek space to share community thoughts
Readers sending resolutions to this paper should not be offended by the condensed format. Limited space and high volume of letters mean every effort is made to reflect the essence of each communication.
Model Chicken House Demonstrated by Mrs Clippard
Mrs D J Clippard displays a model chicken house on her north town premises to show farmers how to profit from copying the design. The structure includes four breed options and four apartments separated by lathing with roosts and nesting areas. Each room opens to a shared yard via small doors, feed stored in hen jars, wallow baths, and regular whitewashing for cleanliness.
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D.J. Clippard
Senate debate on Wilson bill strengthens tariff reform stance
In the Senate on Monday the Wilson bill was amended and opened by Senator Voorhees of Indiana, committee chair. The speech portrayed Voorhees as aligned with tariff reformers and indicated the bill may move toward early passage.
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Senate
Sensitor Voorhees
Indiana
Voorhees
Tts
Appointment of Charles P Higgins as St Louis recorder
Charles P Higgins appointed recorder of voters for St Louis by Governor Stone Tugeday to succeed Janior J Carlisle, recently named postmaster of St Louis. Higgins formerly led the city fire alarm service and is identified as Catholic.
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Charles P. Higgins
Stone Tugeday
J. Carlisle
St. Louis
Higgins
St Louis
Capitals as Metropolis Capitals List Across States
The editor lists state capitals and traditional metros, noting capitals often sit away from the metropolitan centers. It covers Maine to California with capitals such as Augusta Concord Albany Harrisburg Philadelphia and many others, highlighting mis spellings and city pairs.
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Metropolis
Maine
Augusta
Portland
New Hampshire
Concord
Manchester
Vermont
Mount Pelier
Burlingtoun
Massachusetts
Boston
Rhode Island
Providence
Conneticut
Hartford
New Haven
New York
Albany
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Trenton
Newark
Delaware
Dover
Wilmington
Maryland
Annapolis
Baltimore
Virginia
Richmond
West Virginia
Charleston
Wheeling
North Carolina
Raliegh
South Carolina
Columbia
Georgia
Atlanta
Florida
Tallahasse
Key West
Alabama
Montgomery
Mobile
Mississippi
Jackson
Vicksburg
Tennessee
Nashville
Con
Luckey
Frankfort
Louisville
Ohio
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indiana Indianapolis
Bismark
Fargo
Montana
Helena
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Colorado
Denver
Idaho
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Washington
Olympia
Seattle
Cregon
Salem
Nevada
Carson
Virginia City
California
Sacramento
San Francisco
Democrats of Bollinger County Meet to Choose Delegates
The Democrats of Bollinger County will meet in sparsely populated townships Saturday to elect committeemen and delegates to a county convention. They will decide whether the county ticket is nominated in convention or by primary and urge every Democrat to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bollinger County
Mass Incetine Ly
Not So Very Bad Damages Hit Local Fruit Crops
The second thought on the damage from the recent freeze appears hotter. Reports indicate only about one fourth to one third of the berry crop is killed, while apples peaches and pears suffer greater damage. The county will likely practice a fur crop and garden produce that advanced in any degree was killed outright requiring replanting.
Resolutions Adopted By Whitewater Lodge for James Scott
Whitewater Lodge 17 A. F. & A. M. Laflin expresses gratitude for James Scott's services and mourns his death. The resolutions note his vacancy, extend sympathy to relatives, and request copies of the resolutions be sent to tally and minutes, with a gift to the Prens Burford. Also mentions Vega dry goods line promotion.
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Whitewater
A. FL
A. M
Laflin
Fran
James Scott
Guin
Burford
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S. H. Allen
Perkmna
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Aeke Ee Pet
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A. Bobnsack
H. Bellaoe
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W. A. Dunn
J.T. Wells
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A. Mayer
Robert Hatcher
Leeeaes
EU Mayer
Eeeereia Prelices
Alj Bedwell
Oe B. Rosenblum
F. M. Wells
T.J. Teeters L. Mayer
E. F. Caldwell
S.H Allen
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