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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
1
Reports from the district canvass note Speaker candidate chatter and party sparring over the Missouri primary. J M Seinen declines chairmanship while others vie for the state committee. turnout is light with most votes cast for the incumbent.
The Cash-Book reports a calm county convention with minor disputes between Lodia Houck and D B Seibert over resolutions. The piece credits Nesbit law in a defeat to St Louis bosses and mentions Judge Pox hearty as a potential Supreme Court candidate with Madison county roots.
The piece satirizes political clashes around Roosevelt and the Hanna machine, mocking speeches and policy disputes. It notes Roosevelt’s stance on the Philippines policy and hints at internal GOP tensions. It references Senator Hoar, Col. Wagner, and mentions expectations for the forthcoming congressional campaign.
The piece argues Democrats will force changes Republicans already began in the Philippines policy. It cites Senator Patterson on changing opinions, Moody on stated policy, and hints at a promotion for Leonard Wood. It critiques Secretary Root’s accounting, noting receipts exceed expenditures by over five million and the public’s demand for accountability.
The board of curators of M. C. I met this week and reluctantly accepted the resignation of President N B Henry. The board will meet again on the 17th to elect a successor. Henry plans to remain in Frederick town and enter the insurance business. Reports say the entire faculty has tendered its resignation. The article notes strong praise for Henry and his wife from students and ex students.
In Leadville during mining camp days a barroom brawl death inspired a wooden grave slab inscribed Heaven at 9:30 am. A local hunter added Heaven 4:20 pm claiming O'Brien had not yet arrived, triggering widespread jokes about Western epitaphs.
Muggins hints at a scheme to discharge the troublesome cook by letting the kitchen fire die, placing a coal oil can and matches temptingly nearby, and relying on an ambulance to remove her.
Jefferson City Mo June 6. Secretary of State Sam B Cook chartered the Cape Girardeau and Chester Railroad Company of Cape Girardeau with capital stock of 600000. Incorporators include John Albert Hawkins Thomas A Proctor F F Lincoln William H Bobosavk and Henry Hanenschild all residents of Cape Girardeau. The group plans a standard gauge line about sixty miles from Perry county opposite Cheater El. The incorporators meet in Cape Girardeau on June 7 to organize.
The Washington Star recounts a salary man's career missteps and eventual success from sticking to a single specialty. He details shifts from stocks to pharmacy to law, then hotel and real estate, concluding that steady savings or land investments yield best returns and that specialization wins high salaries.
Quote from McCall's Magazine notes she has stayed single by choice. The speaker hesitates to specify whose choice, but affirms the general statement as true.
Southeast Missouri reports a deadly shooting at Cardwell amid a busy period of infrastructure growth. Brown was killed by the Marrow brothers after a card game dispute. The region also notes major drainage and railway improvement projects in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, and surrounding counties, with Dexter and Farmington reports on public works and land development.
The Kennett Mail reprints a reminiscence blending ore facts with a mother's toil and virtue. It notes galena output at Valbe Mines near Me and contrasts frontier labor with refined society. It reflects on motherhood, gratitude, and enduring values through General Russell's mother and shared memories.
Our correspondents note Miss Wincie Williams visiting Bertrand Saturday. Rev J K Martin of Marble Hill paid a pleasant visit Friday. Miss Iona Denton spent Saturday and Sunday with friends at Glen Allen. Milo Rigdon has returned home. John Watkins and Miss Olive were to Marble Hill Monday. Rafae Zimmerman left Monday for Cape Girardeau to attend Summer School. Layman Denton and sister Miss Jona visited in our city Sunday. Ode Kirk of Buchanan was in town Tuesday. Miss Lulu Donigo had a pleasant visit last week. Ira W and Isaac with Misses Dora and Mollie Deck paid an appreciated call last week. Miss Cora Proffer visited home folks at Clippard Saturday and Sunday. Laymon O Denton made a brief trip to Glen Allen Saturday morning. Adolph Henry spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at Zalma. Robert Drom took a trip to Zalma Saturday and returned Sunday. Narry Buupo-
Joe Hemerig and D R Seabaugh rode to Millersville Saturday. Dr Dalton, a Democratic acquaintance, was in town last week on business. Mrs B L Cook of near Patton is very ill. Several youths attended Perryville last Sunday. Joseph Seabaugh bought a new binder last week. Asa Swindle died June 4 in Patton, widow and children left. Henry Karre of Dalay was in town on business. Mrs W Smith has been unwell lately. Mad dog scare ongoing. Henry Statler’s dog missing since last Friday. T B Dram recently bought a new bicycle to keep up with the procession. A Sunday School incident involved a young man scuffling a three-year-old. no serious injury. John Killian of Parton visited the town with our young doctor. Large crowd attended Rev D M Haxtett’s lecture Thursday night. Several candidates for matrimony noted in this divinity district. date of election unknown.
Health is good. John Cox was in our city Sunday. Ice cream supper remembered Saturday night. Miss Belchamber visiting Bismarck returned home. Miss Zimmerman visiting Fredericktown. Prof Otis Watts of Bessville in town last Saturday. J A Berry makes weekly Buchanan trip. Mr Kness business trip to Bismarck. Lecture Wednesday night well received by attendees. Several locals joined excursion to St Louis Sunday. Bern Watkins home. Judge Zimmerman and son in town Monday. Mrs Rigdon spending weeks with her sons, Dr.
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