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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1897
Page
4
Jumbled dispatches discuss Greece and Turkey potential clashes, political shifts with McKinley, and Senate moves. Notes mention Kansas push to enforce ten commandments in criminal procedure, a hospital case of a girl with three hands, and Milledgeville, Georgia losing telegraph service due to licensing disputes.
Citizens hear of $100 license payments for telegraph firms in the city prompting closures as CorBert and Fitzsimmons tease a St Patrick's Day fight. The Buffalo Courier slams Republican excess citing a dramatic rise in federal appropriations, while Argentina explores a new tax linked to marriage obligations for males between 21 and 80, with penalties for celibacy.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal argues Hobart, elected vice president with McKinley, is a strong character who will likely govern the administration. It notes Olney might have been a czar under Cleveland, and suggests McKinley will defer to Hobart. The piece hints at a Cromwell or Talleyrand in the cabinet to liven things.
A traveler recalls a past event in a Southern California town where an eastbound train derailed near the village outskirts. A tramp dies while stealing a ride and a young fireman dies heroically saving the train. Trainmen carry the wounded to a tavern as charity workers react.
A 19th century style medical ad promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It instructs readers to test urine for kidney disease and claims the product relieves back pain, bladder issues, and nocturnal urges. Sample pamphlet offered by mail from Kilmer & Co. confirms genuineness.
Order of Publication announces John A. Miller administrator seeks sale of real estate to pay debts of Benjamin F. Kern. He asks heirs and interested parties be notified and warns of a sale if debts remain unpaid. Marble Hill Missouri February 16, 1897. Grandson Sample, Judge of Probate.
The dying man, a brakeman on the same train, professed faith and baptism long ago but said he never had a chance to attend church. Family and fellow rail workers testified to his devotion and care for a crippled sister and ailing mother, and for his ill teammate.
A dying boy whispers to his brother about loving Nelly and asks him not to tell until after he is gone. The brother gratefully receives the news and blesses the memory, sharing a tender goodbye filled with affection and admiration.
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