Public concerns mix war talk and road science in Marble Hill
The Marble Hill Press outlines a crowded column of topics from Uncle Sam’s coast defense spending and Spain's stance on peace to city streetcar rights, Icelandic theft rarity, and the push for broad wagon tires to cut road wear. It connects global tensions with local infrastructure and public policy debates, noting endorsements, editorials, and anecdotes. It cites figures on naval budgets, broad tires, and highway savings, plus a mosaic of opinions from newspapers and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Bourbons of Gold Challenge the Gold Standard Debate
J W Porter argues against gold monometallism, criticizing proponents for misreading monetary science and praising government coinage. He cites New York farming distress from McDonough report, warns that private banks should not issue money, and cites Japan and Chile as warnings of gold standard harms. He urges Congress to retain sovereign money power and warns of treason for refusing government money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Baward
Daniel
England
Matthew Hale
McDonough
New York State Bureau of Labor Statistics
Sir Matthew Hale
Congress
Europe
Indianapolis
Japan
la Truona
Silver Knight-Watchman
Chile
la Trituna
France
Continental Congress of Glorious Memory
J. W. Porter
Powderly given job amid shifting political winds
Senator Hanna defended Powderly’s appointment as immigration commissioner while Powderly, once a fierce critic of McKinley and Hanna, now lends support to Hanna and his candidate. The rise follows two theories: a federal job purchase or a principled shift in views, with Powderly securing the post and Garf ield pushing civil service reform in Ohio reaching a critical phase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Senate
Terence V. Powderly
Powderly
McKinley
Powderly Haw
Weapon of Treason and the Gold Standard
Opinion piece arguing the gold standard enables oppression and war, claiming silver coinage would have saved lives in Armenia Crete and Cuba. It criticizes mercenaries, diplomats, and administration for delaying war and decries the gold standard as a repressive force masking financial risk. THURATON Chicago March nits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Crete
Cuba
Europe
Thuraton
Chicago
Politician’s Scheme on Cuban Bond Purchase Sparks Outcry
A fragmented report discusses a proposed plan to influence the United States into backing a Cuban independence deal. It contemplates buying bonds to fund Cuban freedom and paying debts, seen as a potential syndicate move.
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Dingenortul
Mt. Houth
Unite States
Ameren
Plan for the Summer Route via Missouri Pacific and Rio Grande
Advertising a summer rail itinerary along Missouri Pacific to Pueblo and Denver with the Royal Gorge highlighed. Describes scenic canyons, engineering feats, and long climbs on the Denver and Rio Grande route. Mentions Alamosa Blanco peak valley scenery, fishing and hunting opportunities, and summer resort options at Colorado Springs and Manitou.
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Missouri Pacific System
Pueblo
Colorado
Great Divide
Rourete
Denver & Rio Grande
Denver
Royal Gorge
San Luse
Alamosa
Blanco
Sangre de Cristo
Eart
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Denver & Rio Grande Road
BE. P. Baker
Fragmented dialogue and classroom miscues in old text
A jumbled excerpt shows mendicant dialogue about marriage and money, a teacher explaining a word, and lines about journalism and manners. The garbled passage includes Gladys Duckwater, Harlem, and references to Mrs Powell and Mrs Cameron amid inconsistent spelling and syntax.
Old Scriba Mansion Still Stands But Wealth Has Melted Away
An 18th century tale of George Scriba who built a grand Oswego county home by Oneida Lake after arriving from Holland with $200,000 in gold. The Seriba family now poverty stricken lost the homestead to taxes. The mansion remains, unchanged inside and out, while the family’s fortunes faded since Scriba’s death in 1836. Louisa Weston Scriba, daughter of George, lived there with relatives.
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Cleveland
N. Y
Geo. F
William Augustus — Scriba
Oswego County
Oneida Lake
Old Fort Ontario
Seriba
Auburn
George Scriba
George
Louisa Weston Scriba
Frederick Lander
Pred Scriba
Martin builds castle on farm named after himself
A man named Martin is constructing a grand castle on his farm, designed from Scottish plans and set on a high plateau between two hills overlooking the Boyer River. The three year project employs forty men, includes artificial lakes, and features a private steam launch on the river for world access, with Council Bluffs eighteen miles away by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBcotchman
Martin
Highlands
Northwestern
Council Bluffs
Missouri Valley
Milrose Castle
Boyer
Omaha
An 86 year old widow and relics of a bygone era
The article recalls Mrs Sceriba at 86, her rheumatic years, her keen intellect, and treasured family heirlooms including a wax portrait and an 1812 American flag. It notes Rotterdam renamed Christina, Sembas land holdings, and a 1829 church, now with only ten members, as well as a reflection on pioneer effort and local prestige. It also discusses spring Klondike rush plans, government built roads or tunnels, army labor, and future transportation across Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sceriba
Scriba
George Semba
Rotterdam
Christina
Syracuse
Seriba
Klondke
Klondike
Agamatus
Alaska
Wuch Ronda
Curious World Notes on Ox-Drawn Trams and Fragments of Rain
A South African ox drawn tram system in Cape Town is described as slow yet profitable, with cars drawn by oxen and built locally. The article muses on rain from cloudless skies in various regions, mentioning Mauritius and England, and offers curious anecdotes from naturalists about unusual showers and atmospheric phenomena.
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South Africa
Cape Town
France
Serern
Mauritius
J. C. Rows
South Atlantic
Constantine
Algeria
England
California
Fid Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
Pitchers Castoria and Patent Medicine Claims
Fragmentary ad bundle cites Pitcher’s Castoria signature, Centaur Company, and Dr Samuel Pitcher claims from 1807. Also pitches Cascarete and No-To-Mac cures, tobacco habit remedy, and Sledge Cigarettes, with scattered moral quips about beauty and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Pitcher
Hyanthis
Myoachusetts
Pitchens Castoria
Doe
Chas WY
Ile
Toothers of
America
Chas. H. Fletcher
Centaur Company
Chevy Fletcher
Samuel Pitcher, M
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Greece
Jersey City
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Havana
Maine
New England
Iceland
Istand
Schamed
Amond
Jonn Smith
Peron
Elation
Augsle
Germany
United States
Minnesota
Polo
Foel
Famoue University
United File
Manly
Ohre Dowbilove
Gladetowe
Mark Hanna
Poor Beth
Washington
Garfield
Ohio
Gladys
Harlem
West Side
Gladys Duckwater
Aho
Toacher
Alice
Girie
Aidhe
Park Peta
Nery
Mellth
Owa
Hood
Hood’s
Ostfield
Waen
Castoria
Dale
Atchison
Syfurtlity
Mar
Rudy
Alatia
Heaton
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