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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
2
A miscellaneous column notes floods in Italy and forest replanting, large sturgeon in the North Sea causing damage, phonograph use in New South Wales politics, religious mission counts in China, odd sleep fears, Escanaba bear tale, and Chicago cable car battles framed as ordinary for the city.
The government considers leasing crown oil lands near Baku to reduce coal oil prices by taking 49 percent of in natura production after 1800, enabling state competition. Meanwhile New Hampshire plans bronze tablets for the battleships Alabama and Kearsarge to mark the North and South reunion, proposing a replica tablet on the new Kearsarge placed on the Alabama.
Maj Gen Otis report to the war department covers Feb 10 to Apr 29. Manila port received 330000 baled Manila hemp, with more arriving as fast as carriers can move them. Yearly receipts may match or exceed prior years. Insurgent authorities threaten to kill natives seen cleaning hemp to keep prices high.
The snippet covers the history of Senate bill No. 268 on amending federal statutes, review of legislative stages, and references. It also notes Vienna Academy’s plan to archive phonographic records, the Mafeking porridge bonus for scarce rations, Dawson to Nome crossing losses, English war correspondents in the South African war, and Battle Canal tonnage and receipts data.
A Washington Letter denounces the Republican platform for refusing sympathy to Boer and other independence struggles while criticizing U S actions in China and the Philippines. It argues McKinley uses China to bolster Britain and notes economic downturns harming the party and prospects. The piece condemns U S imperial rule in Cuba and Puerto Rico, calling American governance here and abroad hypocritical and oppressive.
Fragmentary excerpt debates a new birth of freedom for ten millions and questions McKinley in relation to Puerto Rico. It notes historic Spanish rule, municipal government, and American protection under the flag, quoting contentious views on loyalty, representation, and troops.
The secretary of war reports Cuba receipts show over 14 million total revenue with more than 5.3 million spent on civilian salaries and labor, excluding army officers. Hidden items totaling nearly 500 thousand labeled extraordinary expenses raise questions and spur calls for a rigid investigation into Cuban governance and related figures.
Charles Dick of Ohio, former Republican national committee secretary, faces a renewed attempt at levying assessments on fourth class postmasters. Hanna’s committee formed a National and Industrial League to collect per head dues, sent May 1 with June reminders. Each postmaster received ten membership tickets to mask the dubious purpose and to be distributed locally.
Ex Governor John P Altgeld derides the Republican platform as a confidence game and accuses Mark Hanna and England of controlling the party. He predicts a November defeat of the regime, denounces Roosevelt, and says the people tire of McKinley loyalist leadership.
The text discusses Democrats allegedly using campaign ammunition to influence constitutional powers and government actions. It suggests aims to reduce oppression and creation of waste, while warning against using authority for treasurer or job purposes. The readable fragments imply a political collision over amendments and executive overreach.
Philadelphia Record argues that about 12,000 federal troops remain in Cuba after elections and should be reduced by half. It warns reinforcements risk malaria and yellow fever and urges prompt relief of at least 5,000 soldiers, asserting civil authorities now govern and soldiers should be withdrawn.
A collection of editorials and commentary from multiple papers arguing for a national debate on military expansion to 100000 or more, contrasting imperial aims with republican fundamentals, criticizing Hanna and McKinley era campaign dynamics, and noting a Havana college professor’s high salary while teaching a single pupil. The items reflect debates on bi metallic standards, anti trust positions, and political leadership.
The New York World reports Mark Hanna and the Republican national committee push a scheme using fourth class postmasters to raise six dollars each for the National Commercial and Industrial League in Bowling Green building. The drive aims to net about half a million dollars from postmasters, with tickets sold at fifty cents each and proceeds remitted to Mr Corey. The tactic seeks to avoid government employee political assessments and would escalate with higher paid postmasters contributing, potentially totaling around two million dollars.
The article discusses legislative attempts tied to the Paria treaty conessions affecting Porto Rico and recalls a history of political party upheaval. It suggests the party seeks reappointment by the people and criticizes the president’s surrender while outlining the pressures to maintain party cohesion ahead of upcoming events.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a lawyer and legal matters but provides no clear names dates or actions. The text appears to be an incomplete capture of a lawyer’s note or notice with stray characters and broken phrases.
A retrospective on America's 45 to 80 shipbuilding era, noting vast New England forests, the rise of clippers like the Great Republic by Donald McKay, and the broad ax master craftsman shaping vessels from 10 to 925 feet. It recalls colonial yards from Popham to Salem, and the shift toward faster ocean steamships.
The New York Sun reports John J. Phalps of Red Towers Hackensack plans a 2000 mile journey by car after previously setting a record with an 800 mile horse drawn trip. He recently bought four well matched sorrel trotters for the trek, described as light in weight and even gaited.
An improved lawn sprinkler features a flexible sprinkling pipe that can be shaped to any layout and supported by small sharpened rods inserted into the lawn without surface damage. Rods attach to a ring with adjustable clamps and a ball-and-socket joint allows tilting to the desired position. A detachable perforated pipe model enables setup around trees or shrubs, blending foliage with fountain spray.
A fragmentary profile of early American privateers and yachts from Salem, detailing the ship America with 14 guns and 150 crew, its conversion to a privateer in 1812, and its prize haul of over 3,000,000. It mentions a later armed yacht Cleopatra's barge and notes on marine ventures and shipbuilding tradition guided by Edward J. Russell.
A writer highlights an almost forgotten revolutionary heroine who formed the Continental army in uniform, served three years bravely, and rose to social prominence. Described as tall cultured and high born, she captivated balls and gatherings while earning esteem and contacts among colonial leaders. July Ladie's Home Journal will publish the piece.
Mr BR A Knol of Springfield Ohio recalls wartime letters about accounts and postwar corrections. A Raleigh evening confrontation touches on government honesty and fallen promises. The dialogue suggests lingering disputes over veteran records and pay.
The Swiss protect song birds by law and policy, but bird hunting thrives in northern Italy and Tessin. Thousands are trapped on Lago Maggiore and in Lombardy, prompting border police to seize thirteen thousand traps last year. Authorities push stricter measures as bird crimes rise, aiming to save swallows, thrushes, and other species from extermination.
Davy Stephens of Kingston Ireland has sold newspapers for fifty four years and counted among his patrons many famous figures. Thirty nine years ago he was on the dock when Queen Victoria first visited Ireland and sold her a paper for a gold sovereign.
Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady recalls a stockman offering six young well broken horses at six or ten dollars each during hard times, a humorous anecdote about undervalued livestock in the Laills Home Journal. The buyer’s offer was rejected, highlighting the era’s market mood and price skepticism.
Indiana State University trustees approve the students and faculty request to name the new athlete field Jordan Field honoring President David Starr Jordan of Leland Stanford Jr University. The River Jordan stream near the campus has long carried the same name.
The Hoston Transcript reports an Episcopal church facing a lawsuit over lacking high church ritual. A donor left funds with tied conditions requiring stricter churchmanship and richer liturgical practice. The minister is accused of failing to elevate rites and congregational response to meet the donor’s stipulations.
About 21 million letters were sent from the Netherlands last year. Germany received 9 million, England 3.1 million, Belgium 2.9 million, France 1.4 million, and other destinations accounted for the remainder.
A toy bubble blower is shown in a cut description highlighting color changing bubbles. The device uses a soft bulb filled with liquid dye and a tube that creates a controlled spray to form multiple bubbles, expanding outward as more bubbles are blown.
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