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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1892
Page
2
A discussion on youth under twenty one and the need to improve the lot of poor children. It critiques the idea of heredity crime, argues money as a social standard, and calls on business leaders to help care for youths drifting toward depravity. Emerson is cited on civilization and civic responsibility.
The piece argues that though superstition lingers, intolerance causing harm fades as society progresses. It notes modern con games flourish in town life, yet public gullibility shrinks. It reflects on learning not to punish leaders when the offense feeds a wider public appetite.
Wasaxeros April 18 report that President Baker and directors opposed a $5,000,000 government loan to the Columbian exposition and demanded a government partnership despite a House committee leaning toward aid. Also notes witness denials in pension inquiry and reports on Captain Bourke accusations and postal subsidies debate.
Indianapolis report notes Samuel Clayton died of brain concussion after a fight at the Crawford house gambling room. Authorities allegedly suppressing details while suspect T J Burton reportedly fled. coroner warns of murder cover plan. Additional items cover farmers protest sugar duties, a dynamiter’s 30 day sentence, and Porter’s order to return to Rome.
Mrs. S Salfrsberg of Aurora Illinois adopted by W H Pierce of Chicago for thirty four years has located her mother and five sisters in Kalamazoo Michigan April 18. The reunion after a long separation was joyous and emotional.
Desver Col April 18 The delegate from Teas county carrying county proxies to the Territorial Republican convention was kidnapped Wednesday at Lamy and did not arrive in time to participate. A telegram from him was read in the convention, causing great excitement as each side blamed the other.
Philadelphia report notes 600 workers at Spreckles big sugar refinery anxious as shutdown announced as temporary. Workers fear it will take months to restart kettles and caldrons, signaling extended idle time and financial strain.
April 18 report from Brows's Waurer describes a dramatic land rush at the Sisseton reservation. Cavalry signals sparked a mass exodus as thousands of settlers surged from Brown's Valley and along the Minnesota river. Army withdrew as columns claimed ground with diverse travelers using wagons, buggies, and Conestoga teams amid orderly crowds.
At Watertows D 8 April 18 the Sisseton reservation land rush peaked after 12 o'clock with squatters filing as soldiers declarations arrived. Sheriff kept peace and no bloodshed occurred. Filers lined up by noon and those on horseback led the advance, with carriages and wagons following.
Washindtoux Ind April 18 The State rests in the Lavelle arson case after testimony implying the defendant’s association with hired arsonists. Harbing’s arrest prompts Lavelle’s insistence that arrest was unwarranted. Defense outline by A J Padgett previews further evidence. trial to continue next week.
State officers of the Liquor Dealers and Manufacturers Protective association of Illinois met in Ottawa and decided to hold the annual convention at Decatur on Tuesday September 30. The meeting aimed to advance member interests across the state with minimal discussion of other topics.
The fragment reports an assembled delegation with unclear aims. A free platform proposal was tabled but the committee offered no clear stance. The record hints at internal deliberations and a paused agenda.
In Berrao Wyoming April 18 excitement grows as rustlers vow to seize Elliott Ford Hess and others for hanging. Troops escorting prisoners from McKinney to Douglas fear ambushes and guerrilla warfare as killings sparked escalation. Col Van Horve readies for emergencies amid threats of lynching and renewed hostilities.
In Harrison Allasta Ga April 18 the Republican State convention, after an all night session, sent an instructed delegation to Minneapolis favoring Benjamin Morrison for President. Three fourths of the delegates are negroes. The platform endorses the McKinley tariff and condemns Georgia state officers. The convention wrangled throughout and remains in session with no State ticket decided.
In Ixpinxarouis Indiana on April 1 a pact between Cleveland and Gray factions promises Indiana’s delegation vote if the slate favors a tie. If not, Gray would be presented as a presidential candidate with united support. Cleveland allies resist, threatening repudiation in convention.
A long-haired man identifying as Prof John Prescott spoke atheistic views at a Young Men’s Christian Association meeting in Grand Rains Michigan. He was forcibly ejected after refusing to stop, as floor participants restrained him by the collar. Cairo Illinois votes bar women from school elections under advice from W H Green claiming constitutional limits. Rev Dominick Shunk of Wanatah Indiana arraigned in Lafayette on lottery by mail charges, bound over to the federal grand jury.
Milwaukee April 18 The Knights of Labor leader T W Powderly denies he is running for president in a private letter to National Executive Committee secretary Robert Schilling. Powderly urges Knights of Labor to vote according to their principles and not be swayed by political animosity.
Judge Lacomb issued an order authorizing Contaal t Company to file a bill of foreclosure on the United States Rolling Stock Company. The property spans lands in Alabama Ohio and Minor. The suit cites default on a mortgage of 1 005 000 and appointed Arthur TH. Masten as master to temporary the amount due the Central Trent winning.
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