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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1892
Page
2
A reflective essay contrasts education, courtesy, and social trends with the enduring pull of Palestine and Jerusalem. It notes the railroad completion from Jaffa to Jerusalem, the region’s ancient pull on Europe, and pilgrims who travel to sacred sites despite centuries of conflict and upheaval.
A heated World’s Fair Committee hearing featured Abraham’s strong protest against Sunday closing, arguing it would fuse church and state. Other notes covered pension issues, Grand Army debates, a proposed international monetary congress, several Senate confirmations, and Michigan Republicans shelving Alger’s candidacy.
The Senate released President Blair’s ministerial nomination correspondence with China. China objects to Blair due to past remarks and support for the Exclusion Act, requesting a persona grata instead. Wharton defends Blair as respectful, notes his resignation and the incident is closed.
In Wasumnxotox on April 11 Senator Hale said he cannot speak for Mr Blaine but that Blaine stands as he did when he wrote his withdrawal letter and has shown no sign of reconsidering his decision. The article notes House actions on private calendar tariff business and Enloe's motion, which failed.
In Indianapolis on April 11 the Democratic primaries to pick delegates to the county convention were held. Gray's supporters led the effort and the conservative faction generally aligned with them. The result did not yield a clear majority for either side, but the Cleveland men faced stronger showings than expected.
Heirs of the late Dr. Plumb of Ames sue the Des Moines Keeley Institute for fifty thousand dollars. They claim the death occurred after he jumped from a window in the institute building last August during a visit eight months after his graduation from the institute. The institute managers express confidence in winning. Detroit reports typhus fever case
Forty colored men from Carclumat Ohio left last night for Coulsville on charity passes to seek railroad work. They were part of a batch aiming to find jobs in Columbia Texas and are returning after the trip.
The Grand Army state encampment at Harlan elected Capt. Ed Harlan of Marshall as de t commander. Opponents were P. L. McKinnie and A. D. Cadwallader. Resolutions praised Gen. Russell A. Alger s record, backed veterans relief, monument funding, and memorial projects. A Libby prison gavel was gifted by Chicago museum officials.
A serious collision occurred on the Cleveland, Akron & Columbus line near the Summit, about twenty three miles east of Mount Vernon, as freight engine No 24 failed to clear the path for express No 3. About a dozen passengers were injured, with several seriously hurt.
The Evening Sentinel reports that Claude Matthews, current Secretary of State, will likely seek the Indiana Governor nomination at the state convention. A close political friend confirms Matthews would not decline if nominated, citing his past party service and Democratic loyalty.
Dwiser, NL April 11 reports wheat not as large a crop as last year. Farmers sold little wheat since the decline. much will be carried over if prices do not rise. Central Illinois sees healthy growth, Indiana reports little plowing, weather favorable for winter wheat, Michigan notes green fields but poorer clay soils. Farmers hold wheat awaiting higher prices, milling stocks small.
A Crocker School building in Des Moines burned, caused by an overturned stove. Teachers evacuated all students safely as firefighters arrived but weak water supply left most of the structure destroyed. Loss estimated at $20,000. In Kalamazoo, Michigan, the Kirtland House at Galesburg suffered near total loss this morning, about $4,000, insured for $2,000.
Prontra Illinois April 11 report says a new capitalists group in the city and Chicago plans two large distilleries and will cut spirits price by 2 cents per gallon to meet opposition. President Greenhut is said to back the reduction, which would slash the next quarterly dividend to one half of 1 percent.
The supreme court voided the March probate judge election for Montcalm county, since no special election was ordered. Lucian C. Palmer, appointed by the governor on Nov 13 1890 after Judge Wallace resigned, will remain as probate judge until a successor is duly elected.
In New Orleans on April 11 delegates of the United Confederate Veterans gathered at Washington Artillery hall for a reunion. Gen Behan opened the meeting and Gen Gordon proposed a resolution urging Confederate States to grant Mrs Jefferson Davis a pension of 500 dollars annually for life. The motion passed unanimously.
The Chicago Longshoremen's union declared a general strike at 7 o'clock this morning starting navigation. Alexander, in charge of hiring along the river, refused to meet the workers' demands, signaling possible serious trouble and a lively time ahead.
Will sue the Tulleston club at Sydel owas hunting near the club grounds after he was set upon and beaten, claiming 10000 damages. The incident occurred in Lake county near the club, with others listed as witnesses or prospects.
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