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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1895
Page
4
The article notes that Mrs. Omolth, wife of William K. Vanderbilt, will receive an annual alimony of $200,000. It references a broader social scene with interviews and church conferences, mentioning St. Louis, Methodist Episcopal events, and migrations of farmers from Kansas and Nebraska to southern states.
The Spanish government has received a courteous request from the United States for examination and explanation of the alleged incident. Officials from both nations are reviewing the matter as part of diplomatic discussions to clarify events and statements.
The piece notes rising respect for the levelheaded groundhog as season advances. It reports Rev Dr John A Broadus, a renowned Baptist minister, was buried in Louisville Kentucky last Sunday. It mentions Tur Press as the sole county printing bid in Bollinger and claims Indiana lawmakers should meet in Roby. It references Ex Queen Laavoxatant-plain Mrs Dominis of Hawaii sentenced to five years and fined 5,000 for involvement in a rebellion. It covers the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen gathering in Nashville with over 99,000 in receipts and 95,000 paid out.
Governor’s private secretary Mr. King was badly beaten by a man named Adams during the melee as lawmakers and Republicans scattered. Injuries are described as serious and several Republican figures are said to be in hiding.
Lapor riots last week in New Orleans left six African Americans dead and several white and Black workers wounded. The clash stemmed from vessel owners and agents importing Black labor to undermine union stevedores and longshoremen.
The eminent jurist J D Fos presides with quiet ease and even temper, earning respect from attorneys jurors witnesses and litigants who see a personal friend rather than a stern inflexible administrator of the law in his courtroom.
Fragmentary OCR item notes tax issues affecting a mail service alliance linked to a Spanish gun context. The readable text is unclear about dates, people, or places. Further readable details are needed to form a precise headline and summary.
Massachusetts denounces gold and calls for remonetization of silver at sixteen to one. The Chicago Inter Ocean asserts the silver drive is a people’s movement, fueled by bankers and administrations opposing free silver, with Republicans urged to embrace bimetallism. Leading bankers in Boston reportedly favor a double standard, while officials predict a Republican sweep for free silver and protection after March 4, 1897.
An anonymous speaker advocates free silver at 16 to 1 to address western and southern business depression caused by silver monetization. He urges Democrats to rally, elect free silver delegates from townships to state and national conventions, and insists on solving monetary issues within the Democratic Party without forming a separate silver party. He commits to working within the party, valuing reform and broad labor support while opposing the gold standard.
Advices from Cuba report a battle between insurgents and government troops. The government force retreated to Bayamo after two hours of fighting, with about 300 killed and wounded. General Maso claimed 2,000 troops attacked 2,500 under General Saldo marching from Mansinella to Bayamo.
The March crop report from the Department of Agriculture estimates farmers hold 75 million bushels of wheat, 16.3 percent of last crop and 39 million bushels less than a year ago, with declines tied to extensive feeding to livestock across North and South Dakota and Nebraska.
A call has been issued for a south and west grain and trade congress to convene in Mobile Alabama on April 4. A strong detachment of police and a blue wagon is what some state legislatures need.
The Chattanooga News reports Rev Sam Jones visited Centenary church where he spoke on a saddest home in Georgia. He described his sister Mrs John Dr Stocks of Atlanta whose son Porter Stocks is serving five years in the state penitentiary for killing a man in a drunken spree. Jones showed a photo of his sister’s suffering and blamed whisky for the tragedy, urging tougher liquor measures.
A Detroit Free Press report describes a tense courtroom moment as an unmarried woman refuses to reveal her age saying it is none of the court's business. The judge persists, and the prosecutor accuses contempt. The woman retorts that punishment won’t compel disclosure, asserting public sentiment will strip officials of office if they punish such refusals. The piece also notes retired congressmen and a separate remark on sound money and the Lingolp assassination.
Lutesville notes list town residents and visitors including Robert Jean of Dexter, Miss Minuie Duou, J O Smith and wife, Miss Sachs of Jackson, and Miss Hattie Burford. Local developments include W W Sample's First street warehouse, a bakery building on First street, and W R Dickey’s brick business foundation. Services held Sunday, school term ends soon, and Dr Jenkins offers dental work.
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