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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1896
Page
4
A jagged, fragmentary report lampoons national figures and party battles. It mocks Senatorial defection and reform rhetoric while noting the political theater in Washington and the cadence of campaign talk. The piece skewers figures such as Fryson Quay and Josiah in a satirical, era-typical voice.
A call urges nominating free coinage men for congressional state and national conventions this summer. Each candidate should declare in advance and precincts should attend. The aim is a nationwide movement from precincts to conventions culminating in a people’s victory, amid debate over silver and bimetallism and party split signals.
Reports from Jackson and the Southeast Gazette indicate William H. Miller is likely to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in this district. Miller has not publicly announced but is pressed by Democrats as the most viable nominee to lead the party to victory, aligning with the district's fiscal and policy stances. Some claim he would campaign in other counties if not nominated, challenging the Republican candidate.
The Bollinger County Democratic Central Committee met March 2 1896 by call of chairman Robert Drum. Seven townships were represented and mass meetings were set for March 21 to elect a new central committee and for a county convention on March 25 at Marble Hill to nominate delegates for the Sedalia convention. Delegates are apportioned by votes for Cleveland with districts listed and meetings scheduled in multiple townships and locations including Lorance Marble Hill Liberty Drew Fillmore Dunn White Water Sedgewickville Union Patton Wayne Zalma Crooked Creek M F Bittle German and David Boltage.
A column argues the present Republican House does not seal the people’s verdict on money and tariffs. It notes past elections showed turnout shaped outcomes, not majorities, and warns Democrats against courting nonvoters with gold standard rhetoric while urging attention to silent voters and broader democratic principles.
A young man sits with a year old baby in the Brash street depot waiting room. A passing traveler jokes about a wife returning with the child. the exchange reveals the man is the child’s father and husband. The scene shifts to mischief as a passerby’s remark sparks nervous tension before the man departs.
Obituary from Adair County Missouri notes Sister Mary Dy Lares wife of EN Lates died February 26 after a long cancer battle. Survived by husband and five children, she was known for self denial, cheerful faith, and service to the poor. Her final hours brought a radiant vision of heaven, and praise for God. Funeral held at church with Rev. J. Je. offering prayers for the family.
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