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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1892
Page
2
A reflective essay contrasts creative imagination with practical work. It cites Bet, Price, and publishers, noting authors often have other jobs and that imagination aids science and fiction alike. It discusses Columbus portraits, Shakespeare spelling, and the role of imagination in learning and life.
Washington dispatch reports the House plans to revive the tariff question within days while continuing the Chinese exclusion laws for ten years. The Senate discussed difficulties in returning Chinese to Canada and the broader scope of the Dolph bill. Presidentials appearances and committee actions shape the agenda as lawmakers prep for March.
Delegates and guests from Kentucky to Des Moines and beyond gathered at the Baltimore & Ohio depot in Chicago. The special trains were reported ready at 2 20 pm amid an eager crowd while the world's fair committee applauded the turnout. The Treasury bought 455000 ounces of silver at about 0 908 per ounce. A McKinley tariff amendment to cut barley duty from 40c to 10c a bushel was introduced. Secretary Foster plans a health trip, sailing from New York to Bremen aboard the Spree, returning in roughly three weeks.
The Centralia and Chester railroad completed a line from Sparta to Nashville Illinois amid local tension with Louisville and Nashville. A planned switch beside the L and N faced strong opposition with section crews on site and riot worries, but authorities and local supporters prevented violence as guards stood watch.
Jacksonville Fla Feb 2 Sena if Quay is reported to be dangerously ill. His wife Mrs Quay, who was moved by telegraph, is now with him.
In Colorado a feverish rush for mining claims spreads across new diggings with most horses in town pulling loads as miners mass for the latest camp. A dynamite bomb was found near the Span consulate and the mood is anti tyranny. A wolf hunt in Kansas City plans a renewed chase starting nine o clock with hundreds of front line en for a sweeping drive across thousands of square miles.
Abroad news reports a powerful southwesterly gale along the English coast delaying Channel crossings and wreck salvage near the North German Lloyd ship Eider. Paris notes Minister Reid may resign, with denial from Washington. Pauper immigrants to America rise as authorities recall 19th century emigration schemes and Botany Bay comparisons.
The Keokuk Electric Street Rail and Power company must sell its property after thirty days notice. The sale is without right of redemption and includes the power-house, machinery, cars, tracks and franchises as part of the intervening litigation recovery.
R G Dun and Co Weekly Review of Trade reports a less favorable business climate with shrinking demand and low mood in iron. Cotton declines, wheat speculation rises, and exports threaten revival in Southern trade. Europe’s demand remains strong for breadstuffs, while various regions show mixed activity in mills, lumber, and commodities.
Captain Boajer reports disinfection of baggage after the Spaarndam from Amsterdam docks early morning with 57 cabin and steerage passengers, including Russians. Vessel allowed to proceed after a two hour detention. Baggage was thoroughly disinfected and the ship cleared on February 13. A separate item notes Warrantee issued against Frank Norton targeting a saloon case with liquor violations and penalties for the proprietor.
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