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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1897
Page
2
The Marble Hill Press discusses upcoming events and social plans in Marble Hill Missouri and Toronto. It covers debates about Sunday street care, Fourth of July schedules, and reflections on royal jubilees and notable figures amid a mosaic of local civic notes.
Commander Booth-Tucker was summoned before a New York magistrate on a charge of maintaining a public nuisance by keeping a prayer meeting open all night. The officer allegedly disturbed the slumbers of neighbors who preferred quiet, continuous performances, and the text notes his evident belief in open prayer over secret devotion.
The text explains the U S president’s greatest power lies in the pocket veto. If Congress adjourns without action on a bill, the measure dies after the legal time limit, with no appeal. A veto by returning the bill can still become law by a two thirds vote in both houses.
A proposal seeks to change Delaware’s electors day to align with national contests. Supporters cite economy and coherence while warning that separate state elections invite corruption and signal political winds. The push arises after a special election followed Governor Margil’s death.
A Yale University flag and letter urged a prizefighter to display the flag in his ring corner and declared that victory would "de- light" Yale men, signed by several juniors. The act was quickly repudiated by nearly the entire university, drawing criticism of the signers and questions about college proprieties.
A five acre tract in Missouri near Siowls county shows hillside movement with a sixty foot upper slip exposing a twenty foot thick layer of superior fireclay beneath. Miscellaneous items recounted include anecdotes about Annapolis naval cadets, relatives of August Busch and Anna Gathman, and a Syracuse church statue funding. The piece touches on potential relocation of wealth and fiscal policy, mentioning tax and audit concerns and a Superior Court remark on the court’s distance from theosophy.
Senator William Stewart argues against a new bimetallic conference, accusing monometalists of orchestrating European tours and political manipulation to distract from US contraction. He portrays McKinley and Whitney as pawns, warns Republicans must mobilize reformers and Bryan supporters to resist foreign influence and preserve the Democratic base.
A sharp editorial critiques Republican claims of an imminent prosperity, arguing the era is marked by bank failures and wage hunger. It mocks belief in short term “mind cure” economics while urging silver and bi metalism as real foundations for enduring growth, noting banks and merchants suffer under the current policies.
The New York Tribune highlights William C. Whitney as central to the political scene, noting his postponed European trip to lead the Democracy amid the era of Croker and powerful financiers. The piece recalls Whitney’s past moves and the pomp surrounding Democratic influence in national affairs.
A caustic broadside argues money policy, gold standard, and labor impact. It blames Tammany Hall for opposing cheap money, defends silver and bimetal ideas, criticizes Republican administration education, and urges organization. It cites Grover Cleveland, Western newspapers, and 1873 1897 wheat price shifts to claim gold money harms debtors and labor, urging voters to resist the gold standard.
A Chicago dispatch reports Ohio Democrats rally behind bimetallism and the American ratio, opposing gold monometallism. It notes Republican promises failed voters who fear disaster with gold, while Dems advocate restoration of bi metal coinage and tariff policies to curb monopolies and aid consumers. The piece forecasts a Democratic senator replacing Hanna and frames the party as anti monopoly and tariff tool for fair prices.
A Hindoo visitor at the recent Woman's Congress in San Francisco drew sharp debate by remarks labeling Western women as savages. Despite high praise for intellect, Bodhabhiku or Bodhabhikshu sparked gossip and criticism among Pacific coast residents as he described civilization in contrasting terms. His dramatic persona and turbaned white robe attracted attention from dressmakers and milliners alike, highlighting cultural tensions in the event.
James W. Forsyth, veteran of the Civil War, is nominated by the president to become a major general. A West Point graduate, he served in Washington Territory, fought at Chickamauga, and held key commands with Sheridan’s forces before reaching brigadier general and later colonel in the regular army.
An Old Tygo notes Thomas N. Rooker who claims a lifelong link to the New York Tribune dating back to its early issue era, reflecting on his long association with the paper across six decades.
An Indian Brahmachari in a white silk robe spoke at the fourth annual Woman's Congress meeting. He impressed with fluent English and logic, but his views on women drew indignant reactions. The discourse contrasted with praise of women and a tribute to motherhood, sparking debate among attendees.
A 150 year old Royal Society story recounts a suitor who claimed his broken leg healed in three days after applying lime and oakum, with letters and a sketch noting the ink was wooden. The tale sparked skepticism as the tale evolved, ending with a humorous reveal.
A garbled newspaper fragment references Alcibiades and Alexander, with a trembling claim about modern needs and a cryptic line about a fallow path. The disjointed OCR text presents no clear event, date, or location to confirm.
A report on telepathy at a Society for Psychical Research address. Arguments explore that intense thought directed at a friend can create a telepathic current. The discussion notes varying susceptibility among individuals and outlines plans for experiments to measure how far sympathetic influence can extend.
A detailed account advocates slow tempered heating and light hammering to preserve steel integrity for springs. It explains avoiding emery wheels, using controlled quenching, and proper polishing. It also presents M H King of Des Moines proposing a steel partition levee design to prevent crevasses and keep inner embankments dry, blocking amphibious access.
Two theories claim petroleum is from vegetable or animal origin. It may be a combination of both as animal and vegetable matter filters through ground and transforms in nature. The fact remains significant as experiments have yielded several hydrocarbon compounds.
The article describes an improved speed indicator for trains or machinery using balanced levers, weights, links, a crosshead, gears, and a dial pointer. It then shifts to guidance on bed orientation and health practices, advocating northward head placement for airflow and sunlight, and detailing posture and sleep duration tips for better circulation and rest.
The Origin of Petroleum features a lively discussion among Selantiste scholars. Participants split between contemporaneous production and long stored accumulations within Earth's great arteries, debating artificial production and the role of pressure and heat in creating petroleum and possibly unknown substances.
The text describes defective testing methods for crockery and fur used by the government, detailing boiling times and cooling steps. It mentions tumblers placed in water and a narrator referencing "Noah's wife Lida" and a question about a person named Joan.
A scene from the Yarmouth Register depicts a couple seated by a fire as a kiss is unexpectedly stolen. The woman notes surprise, he declines to dwell on it, and she calmly finishes her hair with a satisfied expression.
Instructions on washing blankets to preserve color and softness. Use ample water, avoid rubbing, soak in tar water, dissolve ivory soap, wash gently, rinse, and air dry with weights. Proper method prevents shrinking and yellowing, preserving freshness for years.
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