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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1904
Page
1
Government engineers have let contracts to build 80 miles of levees in Mississippi county. Construction is to begin shortly, with work starting in the near future under the new program.
Harry Hawes ends his campaign and heads to the convention with support for Folk if Folk is nominated. Hawes pledges to back Folk should he secure the nomination, signaling a pivot to coalition building at the party gathering.
J. J. Ressenn of Charleston faces a political contest in the Fourteenth district after a late surge. The race shows him carrying all counties except Dunklin, signaling a narrow path to the nomination amid shifting support and local party dynamics.
Tur daily papers report a major clash last Sunday between Japanese and Russian forces along the Yalu River. The spasmodic battle ended with another Japanese victory, signaling ongoing hostilities in the region.
The Parker boom to be presented at the St. Louis convention marks a political moment, with the Missouri figure known as the Grand Old Man expected to draw attention. The phrase the woodbine twineth frames the anticipated reception.
Joseph W. Fok won all five counties holding primaries last Saturday and added 28 delegates to reach a total of 230 instructed delegates. Vox T R Evy of Dinklin county carried Cape county in the Democratic primary, leaving Ely with the required instructed delegates to nominate the state senator.
A call to Bollinger county Democrats to nominate and elect capable public servants by voting in the state and district candidate race on May 21. Encourage every Democrat to consider the public service record of nominees and cast a ballot.
President Francis invites Southeast Missouri Press Association to gather in the Missouri Building at the World’s Fair in St Louis. The meeting is set for 10 o’clock Monday morning May 16, promising a first and last chance to share in the opportunities and big show.
A fragment notes Coserrss adjournment last Friday and alleges appropriations exceed this year’s government revenues by 77,000,000. The piece mocks prosperity and warns against treating the matter lightly, calling it a huge joke on the nation's finances.
A reader warns that tariff policy and trade deficits threaten national finances. The piece argues extravagant spending accelerates debt, but asserts the high protective tariff is a stronger trust creator than a revenue driver, urging scrutiny if the balance of trade worsens.
In a dramatic surrender, Manion Renny of the St Louis Mirror concedes that Joseph W Folk is winning the Democratic nomination for governor. He admits the opposition is demoralized and predicts Folk will win by about 100,000 votes, stating no one has fought Folk harder yet his fight ends. He warns against dirty tricks and laments heavy mudslinging from allies, but accepts defeat and urges readers to follow the likely victor to victory.
The commentaries from Campbell Citizen and Kennett Mail hail Congresman Vandiver as a keen, independent figure not tied to state machines or rings. They credit Waxpirer with energy and note his rapid passage of a Cape Girardeau district and circuit court bill and a Cape Girardeau railroad bridge measure with Senator Stone.
State Auditor Allen is quoted as stating the Missouri civil war claim for 475000 plus is prepared with his involvement and approved by the United States Treasury Department last December and has been placed into the appropriate formal channel for action.
A deficiency bill by Senator Cockrell is favorably reported to the senate. It is believed the state will receive the money within a few months. No commission will be paid to anyone for its collection. Farmington Times and Herald.
Judge John W Wollord in Jackson County criminal court denounces Missouri divorce laws as a disgrace and urges that married couples not separate except per Mosaic law. He sentences Fred Gruber 22 to prison after guilty plea to assault with intent to kill, citing drunkenness and lack of parental guidance. Kansas City SPE to St Louis Republic, April 27.
Fifty-five acre farm five miles south of Lutesville Bollinger County Missouri with a one and a half story frame dwelling a good log barn two cisterns about thirty-five acres cleared and cultivated strong soil suited for fruit growing possession by agreement price five hundred dollars half cash balance on time to purchaser contact WAX Chandler secretary Farm and Home Real Estate Co Marble Hill Missouri
Administrator J H Reagan announces final settlement of the J M Tinnin estate in Bollinger county probate court at Marble Hill on Monday May 9 1904. Creditors and interested parties are invited to appear and file their claims or objections accordingly.
Southeast News notes Kennett prepares for the Southeast Missouri Drum mers Association meeting slated for May 26 27 28. The item lists regional events including fires in New Madrid and a fatal wreck near Kim swick plus local weddings and rail project talk.
Ridiculously branded food fads debunked as a balanced diet suffices for all body parts. The ad urges preparation or prevention of indigestion with Green's August Flower, touting digestion help and liver stimulation, sold by Dr. S. M. McAnally for 25¢ and 50¢ checks.
Health is reasonably good as corn planting is under way. Rev A M Robinson filled his Ebenezer appointment with a large congregation. Master Harry Dale of Lutesville visited Squire Suskey Saturday night. J O Morrison lost a mare recently. Oscar Kaiser, son of Louis Kaiser, is attending school in Perry county. Richard Bazzell and wife welcomed a bouncing boy. Nellie Tuskey visited Ethel and Bessie Tate Sunday. Jasper Stratton and Rosette Nations wed at the bride’s parents on April 20. John Ramsey of Glen Allen visited his brother B H Ramsey Sunday. With Rose.
Health is good. Charles May returns to farming after leaving factory work. Prof J W Null will teach Greenbrier school. Cold wet weather slows farm work. John Owens moved his family to Greenbrier. John A Pickett and family visited Lutesville. Homer Fowler of Sturdivant visited our creek area. George Lanpher moved to Millerville. Charley Bidewell of Dongola bought hogs locally. Frank Wiseman added blacksmith tools at the factory. Stoke Ramsey and Ed Dellinger started poultry business, mainly ducks. Mr and Mrs A J Bedwell of Marble Hill visited their son Samuel here last week. Miss Millie Fowler visiting relatives at Sturdivant. Supporters of Joseph Folk for governor in this county. Uso.
Castor river rose last Monday floodwaters left the river out of banks and trains unable to reach Malma as the bridge was deemed unsafe. Chas King hauled a carload of cattle to St Louis last week. Mr and Mrs John Burrow of Brownwood visited Joe James. A daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe James on April 14. Judge L B James bought the store building and stock from R James to consolidate Dave stores into a larger operation. Prosecuting Attorney Revelle and family visited to attend cases in Squire Helton's court last Saturday. Rev Tussey conducted his regular ap--
Community notes show appointments at the Methodist church, with farmers delayed by wet weather. Local reports mention Rev. Hy Fowler and Manson leading Christian church meetings and a death by pneumonia. Also recorded are road improvements overseen by Henry Gaines, new house construction by Arthur Baker, residences by Sam Feltingbarner, painting by George Helton, and a Defiance Cold Water Starch promotional note highlighting 16 oz packages and non sticking iron use.
The World is a daily eight to twenty-four page Democratic paper covering Missouri to the Great Southern and Southwestern States. It promises extensive war and fair news with illustrations, aiming to keep readers informed on county, state, national and foreign events. Subscriptions offered: daily 1.00 or both papers 1.75 via Press office.
A musically inclined young man was invited to attend services at a Reynolds County church across the line where an organ had been provided for the occasion and he was asked to help.
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