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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1894
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR shows an official paper sale note with pricing quoted as one year for 1.00 and county rate 1.25, plus address hints at Smith Building near High and Water Streets. Other lines contain scattered urban station references and time stamps.
A fragment from a political platform declares support for equal rights, local self government, and strict constitutional construction. It opposes tariff taxes like McKinley and supports income tax proposals tied to benefits received, while condemning consumption taxes that burden the poor.
A Missouri Democratic platform denounces federal overreach and calls for laws to curb federal courts and to treat corporations as state citizens under local jurisdiction. It praises Grover Cleveland, tarifi reform, and a state public school system, while opposing federal election laws and political attacks. Further notes discuss tax totals and local party disputes in Cape Girardeau and surrounding counties.
A garbled OCR fragment describes Brother Jasper Cooper as blood thirsty and mentions an editor’s gore. It references an office location, a building, and various unclear names, hinting at a sensational local story without clear details or dates.
The Republican party confronts a sharp split in Denver as leaders clash over silver policy. Internal divisions surface amid broader tensions within the party over economic strategy and regional priorities.
A Charleston saloon shuts its doors due to dull trade. The town’s reputation as more Christian than expected is noted in the report.
May's Lead Valley notes a humorous soliloquy by Parson Green of the Banner after a Republican convention. The piece lampoons political ambitions and cites a mock decision on whether to pursue office, referencing hampered plans and public discourse.
The weekly thermometer record lists hourly readings starting at 6 AM through 6 PM, taken in the Passe editorial room. Data covers the week ending yesterday with the thermometer at 6 o'clock.
The article notes the Twin Cities are growing in size and importance beyond common view. It cites increased street traffic and commercial travelers, counting six large general stores with stocks valued up to 46,000 to 1,6,000, and five manufacturing enterprises. The editor receives frequent inquiries about the county, town, and opportunities for new ventures.
John W. Hatcher, the sole Twin City enlistee, writes he is stationed at Fort Yaton North Dakota with Troop A, 9th cavalry. He has served two years and will remain one more year to complete his term. Wyatta editor notes the update.
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