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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1895
Page
2
The article explains circus jargon and slang used by performers and handlers from main guy to kid show, barker, lusher, jump, red wagon show, and stock tops. It notes terms for venues, roles, and misdeeds, plus a brief science piece on earth’s waters and drainage times.
Two French physicians Verneull and Houx argue pork consumption is a frequent cause of cancer. Verneull notes that Israelites, who abstain from pork, are consistently reported as resistant to cancer.
Washington reports a heated Senate discussion over certificates of indebtedness and potential deficits. Senator Gorman argues treasury figures mislead, predicting a $30 million calendar year and $60 million fiscal year shortfall, amid debates on revenues, gold payments, and potential extra sessions.
During the congressional floor discussion Mr Sherman argued for the amendment stressing full debate and warned against broadening appropriations. Mr Hill warned that allowing bonds would open floodgates and jeopardize treasury stability by funding deficiencies without gold backing. Mr Gorman moved to withdraw the pending measure, while Mr Mills offered to repeal bond authority but was blocked by Mr Aldrich’s point of order. The financial debate then ended.
The state department faces a cross border dispute as Santo Domingo's former president seized funds from a French bank vault. France plans to send warships to recover assets, now managed by an American company. Secretary Gresham instructed the American ambassador in Paris to warn France, signaling potential impact on all Central and South American nations and West Indies republics.
After the financial debate closed senators moved ahead on the sundry civil bill. Amendments authorized nine U S commissioners to attend the International Monetary Conference and a US army officers commission to study the Nicaragua canal route. A trio of US commissioners was set to partner with Britain or Canada on a Great Lakes to Atlantic water route. Stewart moved to reconsider the monetary commission amendment while Walcott secured approval of 100000 for Denver mint work.
Washington February 28 There is no sensational remark after the house passed the arbitration bill. Prominent labor factors predict a strong sentiment in both houses for enactment. The bill’s framers are confident it will win favor in organized labor circles and serve as a wedge to aid the laboring classes before next session.
Steamers report an American ship arrived at Bluefields two weeks earlier carrying arms imported by Samuel Well. The British consul in Bluefields was informed, and the ship then left Bluefields bound for Gracia Dios north of Bluefields, where a British man of war engaged.
Minneapolis March 1 The defense in the Hayward murder case aims to connect Adry Hayward to the April 27 1844 highway robbery of Miss Ging and Miss Vedder. Fred Horat testified Hayward hired a horse for an hour then returned it, suggesting he aided the hold up. Jurors face strain as proceedings continue with testimonies about insanity and attempted influence.
South Dakota officials obtained warrants charging Aberdeen politician Charles T. McCoy and three nonresidents Daniel K. Tenney John L. McChesney and Charles H Wells with conspiring to block ex treasurer W W Taylor from turning over state funds on January 8 The four men faced arrest and civil suits would be started if they visit the state.
Washington Feb 28 The President signed acts amending navy articles and land sale rules for small isolated tracts and condemned cannon transfers to G A R posts authorizing a Yellowstone river bridge in Dawson county Montana and a mineral lands examination in Montana Idaho plus donation of naval cannons to Oregon State Soldiers Home Roseburne.
London March 1 reports Prof John Stuart a distinguished author, cited for works Geek and Garetic and Latin solidiar, is seriously ill. doctors expect careful watch.
Springfield Feb 28 The Legislature heard Senator Salomon of Cook introduce a bill to ameliorate chattel mortgage and loaning business Senator Morrison proposed a method to select grand jurors by a commission appointed by judges of courts of record Senator Hunter's bill to include Russian thistle in the act against Canada thistle passed the Senate Morrison also proposed a bill regulating telegraph charges Senator Coon postponed woman suffrage in town elections until next Wednesday In the House the corporations committee reported against Cochran bill on corporate reports Cochran moved to non concur and won The military appropriation bill passed with emergency clause Reimbursement for soldiers paid during the strike was preserved in the senate bill with house amendments Anna Insane Hospital rebuilding bill was moved to third reading Aiken introduced bills to raise criminal assault age to 16 with three year minimum and another bill to raise to 18 years.
Detectives and deputies from Fort Worth and Muskogee cornered a Brush Hill house housing Ben Hughes and Jeff Southerd wanted for the Jordan Texas train robbery. Deputy James Nakedhead, a Cherokee officer, was killed in the fight. Hughes was captured and Southerd escaped after being shot in the arm. Sam Baker was arrested at home and may prove an alibi. Detective Farmer had tracked the gang for four months.
Postmaster General Bissell has resigned and the resignation has been accepted. William L. Wilson of West Virginia is practically offered the post and will likely become the next head of the postal service. Bissell planned resignation for some time and will leave about a month hence to protect his law practice. Expressions of regret accompany his retirement.
Indianapolis March 1 The legislative appropriation bill passed the senate and the house passed the congressional apportionment. Nicholson temperance bills were pigeonholed by the senate committee. If not called from the committee prohibitionists face a severe setback. The house also passed the old fee and salary law of 1891 with corrections from Supreme Court issues. The bill likely will pass the senate.
Lansing Mich Feb 28 The Detroit health board bill is now a law after the governor signed it yesterday Members will be appointed this week The general voter registration bill passed both houses but was recalled by the senate and referred It is not to be reported on A new bill proposing general reregistration before the fall election of 1896 will be .
Ninots Republican caucus in Springfield on March 1 adopted a plan to boost attendance for Tuesday to Thursday sessions. The group also passed a resolution pledging the party to uphold the appropriations committee reports, aiming to reduce fighting over funding and seek adjournment around May 20.
Washington March 1. Senator Allison introduces in the Senate a bill similar to the one already in the House. The measure aims to advance canal construction and aligns with prior legislative proposals.
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