Political survey on Speaker candidates and new party fate
A newspaper summary reports 108 responses on Speakership preferences among Democrats and Alliance members, showing Mills, Crisp, McMillin, Springer and others with varied support and strong Northern Democrat alignment for a Northern Speaker. It also notes early opinions that the Cincinnati launched third party will be short lived and quips ex-Governor Handley on its fragility and motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democatic and Alliance
Monse of Congress
Mills
Crisp
Blount
McMillin
Springer
Match
Bynum
Alliance
Prominens
Sid
Cincinnati
Handley
New York
Charles Jenkima
Weaver
Weller
Sanford
Unclear historic incident cited in New Hampshire town notice
Fragmentary OCR text describes a bizarre event with hens on a roost and a supposed arrest related to political groups around 1908. The language is garbled, obscure, and lacks verifiable names or dates.
Surprising votes and tariff debate stir 1896 politics
The piece notes three weeks of voting left with results possible to shift as tension grows yet. It discusses McKinley tariff arguments, potential influx of European pauper labor, and a booming immigrant influx this summer, touching on Republican and Democratic factions and calls for silver coinage and populist platforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boston Globe
Europe
United States
Quick Clayton divorce ends in four days in court
A remarkable divorce case in Clayton St Louis County concluded in four days from filing to grant. A wife sued on Tuesday, husband admitted the allegations and waived notice, and on Friday the Circuit Judge granted the divorce. The legality will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The Scott County Newsboy editor improved after a Springs visit, gaining weight and appearing hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
St Louie County
Supreme Court
Free Coinage of Silver Plank Slated in Republican Platform
An unnamed authority in Republican ranks announces the party’s next platform will include a free coinage of silver plank. The claim clashes with the East’s influence on GOP policy and with the party’s current silver views. The text also references a Bible translation note about entry to Heaven and closes with garbled commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
South
Democratic Party
Ave
Quay Signals Possible Bid for Presidency
Chairman Quay indicates readiness to become a presidential candidate. With active support and public push, he likely knows the path ahead and the implications of his stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
Old Superstitions And Social Observations From The Era
A collage of proverb lore and social anecdotes including a Detroit Free Press quip on blessings and week long nails, plus a Boston school supervisor tale. It also features discussions on government ownership and taxation of railroads and telegraphs, and reflections on educational methods and public life from the era.
Democracy Faces Threats From Third Party Plans in Cincinnati
The piece analyzes factional splits in Cincinnati amid debates over free-silver, income tax, and banking. It argues Democratic unity backs the People’s platform goals, condemns new party agitators, and warns against alliances shifting Western states and farming votes away from Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
People's Pee
People's Party
Peffers
Donnellys
Simpsons
Treasury books show deficit and bank fund mismanagement
An article laments Treasury accounting flaws claiming available cash including the national bank fund totals 62.7 million while the national bank note fund stands at 54.2 million. It accuses officials of disguising a deficit and misusing funds to hide deficits and overstate cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
National Bank Redemption Fund
National Bank Note Redemption Fund
National Bank Fund
National Banks Fund
Mic Harrison
Dline
Republic
McKinley tariff debate cites mixed outcomes and studies
The piece questions promised wage gains seven months after the McKinley bill, noting worker shortages and stagnant spirits in wool industries. It critiques tariffs for failing to curb imports, mentions a New York Tribune defense that shifts to opposing trade suppression claims, and surveys higher education metrics across nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Tribune
Somerset
Chicago Tribune
Wheat and rye crops show promise for season
The report notes promising yields in wheat and rye this season. It mentions J B Moore and his sister Mullie, described as having very low consumption. A church event at New Tre Creek Church, Dinner on the ground, is announced with weekly Sunday services led by James F Revelle, superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Moore
Mullie
New Tre Creek
New Tracereek Church
M. James F. Revelle
J. M. Poe
Lutesville
Weather and church notices from Marble Hill area
Rain continues with crops: wheat ready to cut soon, oats poor due to lice. Griffith to Marble Hill. Grimley family supervising Mr J Daveult last Sunday. Rev M Robins left Friday for Brashy church. wife accompanying. Church at New Salem next Saturday 2 pm and Sandhy 12 am. bell ringing at 9 pm by F W and class. Rumor about Oak church singing on 7th Sunday in May. Notices on warrants registered before February 9 1889. money set at Bozrar Trust. Marble Hill Press and St Louis Journal of Agriculture ads promote subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
John G. Carlisle
Carlile
Bounbay
St Louis Republic
Yast
C. Griffith
Marble Hill
F.W. Grimley
J Daveult
M. Robins Seft
Brashy
New Salem Churchhouse
Sandhy
F. W
Marble Hill Press
St. Louis Journal of Agriculture
Farmers’ Alliance
United States
Journal of Agriculture
St. Louis
Notice of Guardian Resignation in Rhodes Estate
State of Missouri Bollinger County notice to interested parties that G. W. Miller, guardian of the estate of Henry F. Rhodes, an insane person, applies at the August term 1891 of the Probate Court to resign the office and trust. Court to be held at the courthouse in the town of Eye Fopooner in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Missouri
Bollinger County
Henry F. Rhodes
Eye Fopooner
Said
G. W. Miller
Guardian
Notice for Publication and Legal Proceedings in Missouri
Notice lists final proof date for Frederick Debrock of Leopold and witnesses Vanderven Steckler Shells, plus a Missouri circuit court civil action by W A Dunn against unknown heirs of A J Hampton noting property liens and multiple tracts, with publication deadline and term dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Debrock
Lot
Uomof
Henry P. Vanderven
John Steckler
Leopold
Jacob Shell
Henry Shell
Sheperville
James C. Noell
Register
State of
Missouri
W. A. Dunn
A. J. Hampton
Notice to defend in Bollinger County court case
State of Missouri in the matter of W A Lunn as plaintiff vs John Ellis as defendant. Defendant to answer the petition by the sixth day of the term or the pleading will be confessed. Court to proceed at Marble Hill with next term starting September. Copy of notice to run four weeks in Marble Weekly. Witness Henry M. Smith circuit clerk. May 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaNp
Irontox
Marble Hill
Irs
Missouri
Circuit Court
Bollinger County
Leary M. Binith
Circuit Clarks
W. A. Lunn
John Ellis
Said
Henry M. Smith
State of Missouri
W. A. Dunn
A. C. Ketchum
State of
Es In
Circuit Clerk
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Detroit Free Press
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Yisco
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Italy
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Norice
Bozrar Trust
Bellinger County
WE Club
Hollinger
Said County
T. T. Beach, Barber and Halr
Meke
Dresser
Batesville
Celine
David J. Pollam
Sige
Bollings
RF. Statler
Bollinger
Sena
Iene Henkey
Pequrest
Ifill
Enna
Mt & S. Railway
Toten Pate Lemetile
Gpine Bose
Teal
Dal
W. E. Dickey
Moses Whybark
Maxx Hua
T E E. P. Biggs
Latesville, Missouri
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Exaly
J. R Talley
Huskey Post Office
W.B. Finney
Lakes
J. Maxfield, M. D
Lutesville, C
Ww .Talley, M. D
CG. P. Caldwell
Marble Hid
Supreme Court of the Sista
J. W. Caldwell
Hill
Mig
War Office
Over & J. Lessley's
Elmer Baird
Wann & Son
Hog Creek
S.A. Clingingsmith
Undertaker and Carpenter
Laplin
Beach
Mararx Hot, Mo
Undertaker
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