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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1894
Page
6
The Marble Hill Press weekly issue notes Tom Allen as editor and El. Drum city editor. It announces Marshal Arnold as a candidate for Congress from Missouri District Fourteen. The paper includes a time table listing local and national routes and a political commentary praising Colonel Brekeninge as Kentucky delegation leader and statesman.
The piece critiques Coxey's army as a serious yet ludicrous move toward Washington. It notes a disorganized, ignorant mob intimidating legislature, reflects on misrule, and argues redress should come by ballot rather than coercion. It questions endorsement by the populists and stresses lawful political action.
A sensational breech of promise suit involving Miss Madeline Pollard and Colonel Breckenridge of Kentucky captivates national society. The piece questions consent and morality, notes Pollard’s three children alleged to be Breckenridge’s, and argues both parties bear fault in a scandal touching Washington high society.
The race to pick a Democratic nominee for Congress in Missouri's 14th district narrows to a contest between incumbent Marshall Arnold of Scott and Henry N. Philips of Dunklin. The piece weighs their records, party service, and potential impact on party unity, arguing Arnold's proven Congress record favors continuity while noting Philips' long party involvement and oratory. The editor poses the ultimate question: which candidate should Democrats choose to best serve their interests and safeguard the party.
Dispatches report Washington society is supporting Madeline Pollard financially in her suit against Colonel Breckinridge, who introduced her to the society as a virtuous young lady. The piece notes the irony of borrowing from Peter to pay Paul and hints at eventual repayment.
Washington society backs a campaign to prosecute Colonel Breckeninge. The Presbyterians of Kentucky assert he was once a church member. The National Christian League promotes action and support for the case.
Announcement urges the public to visit the Grand Removal Sale for discount fabrics including calicoes at 5 to 6 cents per yard and ginghams from 7 to 13 cents. Unbleached and bleached domestics, cassimere, worsteds, and clothing are heavily reduced. Sale lasts until April 1st with high produce prices paid.
The piece mocks editor Mage and ASycalapius with threats of retaliation, references a Boston Womens Rescue League labeling a man a menace, and notes Tom Allen’s imagined stance. It also mentions President Cleveland vetoing the Bland seniorage bill and concerns over silver repeal’s political fallout for Democrats in the South and West.
Turbulent remarks sweep eastern Thirteenth district as supporters urge Judge James D. Fox for COUNTESS. Voters hear of intoxicated street conduct, theater offers to Miss Pollard, and rail line leadership changes. Local business figures Klotz and Houck touted. Hoeney announces Bollinger county populist role. county committee questions linger.
Grokes B Pussonevs, former editor of the Madison County Democrat, announces candidacy for treasurer of Madison County. The filing signals a bid to shape county finances and governance.
Dispatches claim cold weather has wiped out berries in Tennessee Illinois and Arkansas. If true Bollinger county crops could fetch high prices at market.
The note warns that strawberry crops are entirely blighted causing substantial financial losses to growers. It urges trying other kinds of fruits, suggesting diversification to offset the disaster and preserve revenue streams.
Charley Minton of the Cape Era jokes that Madeline is on top for the first time in ten years. He remarks it as a figure of speech and leaves interpretation to readers.
A colorful notice extols Scott Wirkisses of the Jackson Comet as the most perfect human specimen among the eccentric Long eared philosophers of farm life, celebrating his peculiar rural persona.
Coxey and Browne receive £50 weekly each to perform at a dime museum in Oso. They trail Madeline in notoriety but still headline as a show.
Coxey and Browne have started toward Washington with the army of the Commonweal. Coxey will be done by Brown before he reaches the capital.
The editor intended to publish a Spring feature in this issue but has postponed it in response to events from the past week. The decision shifts focus away from seasonal coverage to current developments affecting the publication schedule.
Insurance companies have declined to take risks in Poplar Bluff due to a string of recent fires. The town is described as very rapid in growth and activity, contributing to heightened risk perception.
Colonel Brekeninge denies he is the father of Madeline's three children. The statement offers no support for his case as the others involved dismiss the claim.
A brief news note suggests Carnegie can press steel plate fraud allegations against a Republican administration but encounters a hurdle when facing Herbert. The wording indicates a political dispute or investigation context without specifying dates or detailed actions.
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