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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1892
Page
2
A reflective piece on public opinion and reform, tracing the rise of electric traction from magneto to dynamo and its impact on streetcar speed and safety. It discusses civic duties and authority, Robinson Crusoe as a study of society, and notes optimistic views on uplift among southern African Americans while urging education for all marginalized groups.
The piece argues religion and philanthropy unite for social service and that protecting educators abroad is a US duty. It notes Americans teach abroad and foreigners teach in the United States, each person having full US protection as a national responsibility.
Gloom grips St Louis and East St Louis as the Mississippi River is forecast to rise at least four feet in three days possibly exceeding the forty foot mark. Railroad and river workers fear worsening floods while meltwater from Montana to Wyoming swells the Missouri headwaters signaling a historic flood threat with wider Destructive impact below levees.
Alton Illinois reports rising floodwaters after a brief subsidence. Trains on the Bluff line delayed due to eroded trestles and bridges. Relief committees assist hundreds of families, with plans to seed and sustain many through the summer. Outside aid under consideration as Illinois sufferers face ongoing needs.
Clerk Morton Dunlap's examination reveals a shortage of 82500 in probate business over the past two years in Paxton Illinois. The audit details were released on June 4. The case involves the late clerk and probate records.
A false report that Secretary Blaine was sick spread through the capital, triggering urgent inquiries by lawmakers and high tension among Republicans. The rumor proved unfounded as Blaine was well and at the State Department. it originated from a family friend who misreported the secretary’s fatigue from a New York trip.
United States Judge Colt ruled against the American Bell Telephone company in favor of Western Union Telegraph. The suit sought one fifth of the capital stock of multiple telephone companies nationwide. The telegraph company claimed about 12 million dollars.
A Milwaukee bound coal laden propeller Progress collided with the Rockport bound Britton off Wyandotte late last night. The Progress sank in 25 feet of water within minutes, crew of sixteen and Capt Sullivan saved to Detroit. Britton damaged and towed to Detroit. Progress valued at 87000 with 5000 cargo. owned by Milwaukee Transportation Co.
In June 4 reports Keith G. E. would be backed against Campbell as National committeeman candidates clash over the Cullom influence. Gilbert disavowed any authorization for his name while Blaine delegates and Harrison supporters oppose Cullom for the convention chair. Governor Abbett foresees a major Reading coal case in New Jersey Court of Chancery. Kalamazoo asylum reports Bel le Talbot, 57, killed herself by slitting her throat using a broken looking glass.
A blaze last night at Mignon and St Dominique streets in Montreal overwhelmed three people, Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Mrs. McBride, who died in the incident. Firefighters battled the flames but could not save the trio.
In Washington on June 4 only twenty Senators were present as Senate opened. The body adjourned to meet Monday with West ready to introduce the free wool bill and Morgan to speak on the silver bill. Turpie urged reciprocity inquiries with Haiti, Colombia and Venezuela. The House moved the agricultural appropriation bill and discussed post offices at the world’s fair.
President Harrison and Secretary Blaine were at their desks with many callers and an unusual flood of telegrams. Diplomats from Russia China Denmark Germany and Portugal visited Blaine while the executive mansion saw lawmakers and several Democratic congressmen. Also noted is a shift of animal import duties oversight and a high water related accident in Iowa leaving one fireman dead and trains delayed.
Ottawa June 4 The Hon C H Tapper minister of marine and fisheries will prepare the case for British and Canadian representatives in the Bering sea arbitration before the arbitrators.
In Minneapolis Minnesota June 4 the Republican presidential race heated up as Harrison supporters opened headquarters at the West hotel with L F Michener John K Gowdy and other Indiana leaders. Blaine backers arrived on the morning train led by James Clarkson Henry Payne J Sloat Fassett James F Burke John P Sanborn A L Conger and Senator H C Hansbrough with Consul General John C New and ex Senator John C Spooner joining later. Leaders boast of victory but few delegates are present to sway the outcome.
From Viexna on June 4 a disaster at Przibram mine left one hundred bodies recovered with at least as many unaccounted. Fire keeps burning in sections while rescuers and relatives endure a night of sorrow and effort to identify the dead as water pumps combat the blaze.
Gettysburg Pa June 4 under a cloudless sky the high water mark tablet at the copse of trees was dedicated with thousands of spectators. Exercises began at 1 pm. Edward W Apperson welcomed attendees Col John Bachelder explained the copse name Samuel M Swope unveiled the monument John Vandersive Philadelphia received Lt Ex Gov Beaver delivered the oration James Roche read the poem Generals Schofield Sibum Veasy and others offered brief remarks Gov Pattison among notables present.
In Prrisnune Pennsylvania a joint session of the Tron and Sheet-steel Manufacturers' association and the Galvanized-iron Manufacturers' association and the Tin-plate Manufacturers' association agreed on a wage scale to be presented to the Amalgamated association next week. The proposed scale avoids a general cut and is believed acceptable to the Amalgamated.
Forsythe Mo June 4 The murder trial of nine men will start now as jurors are secured. Over a hundred witnesses are named in the case. Local feeling runs high and the sheriff has deployed extra deputies to ensure quiet in town.
Last evening Willis Pugit shot and killed Clem Kessinger at Roperville, eighteen miles southwest of bere. The homicide arose from a quarrel over Flowers placed on the grave of Kessinger's brother on Memorial Day.
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