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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
2
An editorial discusses widespread education reform and the revival of university extension lectures, urging open access to knowledge. It argues aluminum’s properties—ductility, lightness, and high conductivity—will push steel and copper out of structural roles, enabling lighter bridges and roofs and inspiring future engineering creativity.
The piece argues that enacting a compulsory school law is impractical and hard to enforce. It notes high school taxes and liberal state schools, and highlights waves of immigrants with illiteracy among both older and younger generations. It discusses language barriers, assimilation delays, and lingering educational neglect for freed Black families after the Civil War.
Washington March 7. Mr. Springer shows marked improvement after a night of anxious watching. Doctors report a clearer face, less coughing, and more regular breathing. If this trend continues, they expect to declare him on the road to recovery.
In the Fifty-second Congress a brief parliamentary clash occurred between Speaker Crisp and ex-Speaker Reed over the quorum and its legal meaning. The day focused on unimportant private bills. Senate action included a silver bullion bill introduction and debate on the pure food bill. eulogies for Representative Lee of Virginia preceded adjournment.
Partial confirmation of Minister Montt being recalled from Santiago follows controversy over his alleged influence with ex mayor Grace and ties to Balmaceda era fallout. Report notes possible return of Montt after indemnity clears, with Egan possibly earning a diplomatic promotion.
The Vossische Zeitung severely condemns the government for prosecuting newspapers on treason charges. It argues the move will lower Germany in foreign eyes and that no crown is harmed more by the forced silence of a nation.
Wee York March 4 The German Steamer California from Hamburg is quarantined after a steerage passenger tests smallpox and other illness cases. All passengers will be vaccinated and then sent to Hofman Jeland for observation. March 7 The Radical and Conservative papers say cabinet victory stems from fear of renewed crisis, not a solid majority.
An Italian child on Green street died last night from a supposed unknown disease. The autopsy showed death was caused by typhus fever.
Lord Salisbury notifies United States he will not consent to renewing last year’s modus vivendi amid the Bering Sea dispute but will take steps to halt pelagic sealing within thirty miles of Pribilof Islands this coming season. Pension appropriations bill moves in Wasushoneos with $134,525,066 for 1803, below estimates and prior year.
Secretary Blaine remains home with a cold and refused visits today. He expects to resume duties at the State Department Monday.
John Cudahy, the Chicago pork packer, seeks to take over Louisville live stock business from the Bourbon Stock Yards company. He offered 4 percent guaranty to gain control, began building yards in South Louisville, and pressures merchants to move. The Bourbon yard holds a long exclusive railroad contract, but Cudahy vows to force delivery via court action.
In a family dispute last night Fred Safio struck his father with a club and crushed him, claiming self defense. Police were summoned to the home where the incident occurred.
Loxpen March 7 Mr Gladstone's return to Parliament signals a change in opposition strategy as Harcourt's pressure to force dissolution eases. Gladstone, rejuvenated by a France visit, exudes health and vitality and vows swift government action amid renewed debate. Rioting in Dantzie follows a failed relief plan for unemployed workers, sparking clashes at the landing stage and fears of broader unrest. In London, miners face a stalled wage reduction, with a potential federation strike set for March 12, risking extended disruption and higher coal prices as output tightens.
The Spanish government plans to expel or imprison all foreigners suspected of fomenting anarchist activity by mid April. agitators are said to hail from France Germany and Italy aiming to topple the monarchy for a republic. A Vienna distress report describes widespread destitution amid visible grandeur and rising eviction fears.
A fire damp explosion at the Mahony City coal mine today left five men severely injured. Officials say their conditions are serious and at least two may not recover. The incident occurred in the kl colliery area with investigators en route.
In Indianapolis, March 7, President Frenzel as street railway head again fired six men previously reinstated by Receiver Steele for taking part in the first strike. Workers denounce the breach of faith and a meeting is set for tomorrow to decide action. Armed guards may be met with resistance or bloodshed, and Judge Taylor warns further trouble will be Frenzel’s responsibility.
Washington March 7 Representative James O Donnell of Michigan declares candidacy for governor. He says he will not force a fight at the convention but will wage a vigorous campaign if nominated. O Donnell, a four term congressman, served on Appropriations and Foreign Affairs committees and authored the sugar bounty idea linked to the McKinley bill.
The United States Supreme Court decisions upholding the McKinley tariff and Dingley law classifications for worsteds and woolen goods will affect United States Board of General Appraisers work. They reverse Judge Lacombe, favoring the collector and the board, and will end more than fifty thousand cases on appeal from importers.
New York March 7 Judge Van Rie abruptly declared the I M Field case would last five days but after eight days ordered the jury discharged and left the courtroom. The district attorney and defense counsel persuaded him to resume the trial.
A Rock Island train struck a Main street street car in Heremixsox Kansas yesterday afternoon. Two passengers were injured though not seriously. Driver Deliver Garrison sustained injuries reported as fatal. Slame is attached to the street car driver.
Live men are missing after the Niagara Falls hydraulic tunnel accident. Debris may conceal their bodies. among the missing is Charles Deggs, described as a Black man, with others said to be Italians and Hungarians. Recovery will take days.
Custom house inspectors in Jomenson City New Jersey arrested two cooks, Gustave Kehan and Gustave Westinger, aboard the Bremen steamer Lahn for smuggling jewelry valued at $10,000 ashore. The valuables were seized and the pair locked up in the seizure room.
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