16 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1896
Page
1
A local correspondent reports a debate at the Coconut Shore school in the Migfwends area. Prof J. M. Rhoiles will defend the gold standard against JM Welker in a Free Coinage sided contest, with the venue southwest of Tessville.
Leome reports general activity as T. B. Deum attends a local celebration. Silver Dick men switch allegiance to Bryan. Rev Walton preached last Sunday. A marriage occurred on the 12th at Cape Girardeau County, William Limbaugh and Nora Hory. A son was born to Mrs John A Seabaugh. Adolphus Chandler paints Ell Seabaugh residence. Mrs TB Drum and Myrtle visit Slumber Springs for health. FP Seabaugh opened a school Monday in the Her tle district. Jac o Seabaugh near finishing wool carding for the season. Chose Observan.
Long community note from July covers local visits, weddings, a picnic, and business trips. It highlights Bryan as a youthful Democratic standard bearer, discusses Missouri delegates to state and judicial conventions, and notes Bland and Stevens maneuvering for Congress and Governor amid national silver debate.
A New York special reports pressure on Senator Hill to bolt the ticket and on Senators Gorman Brice to repudiate their party. Hill denies bolting, calling reports lies, while Gorman says he authorized no statement and Brice defends serving his Ohio constituents. Secretary Whitney opposes organized bolting and tells Wall Street allies that the New York democracy will not stand it.
The circuit clerk Henry M. Smith issues an order of publication in Marble Hill for ex parte action to confirm a deed conveyed to the plaintiff by George W Byrd. The deed was destroyed by fire and is to be reestablished with a hearing set before the court in Marble Hill.
A garbled line references a tale about JL peeve and fair wit, noting it was quoted by the Commercial Appeal as entering the corndor of the Dabner Nat. The fragment hints at a playful or cryptic column bit without clear context or complete names.
The Chicago platform is praised as comprehensive and true to democratic principles. It condemns Republican excess in public spending, opposes federal interference in state matters, and argues for limits on federal judicial power while urging broader economic restraint and faith in democracy.
Correspondents covered the senatorial convention noting efforts for Out Bob while a few reporters report illnesses with aqua and fever. The piece hints at internal advocacy and health concerns among attendees.
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