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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1896
Page
4
A long passage outlines Democratic and Republican tempers over free silver, wary forecasts for presidential contenders and state conventions. It notes the State Horticultural Society meeting at Jefferson City, lists candidates Cahoon Whybark Morley and Stevnes, and references St Louis Dispatch weekly, Vandiver, Mozley and Snider amid currency debates.
Analysis of 23 state conventions shows Republicans in most states oppose free and unlimited silver coinage. Only a minority may be suspected of favoring free coinage. The text discusses positions on bimetallism and parity with gold, noting various expressions against free coinage.
A Bolinger County taxpayer questions a claimed £5,500 saving from the republican county court for the year ending March 1896. He compares debt figures from 1895 and 1896, finds a discrepancy, and asks a professor to verify where the supposed savings vanished. He suspects misrepresentation by reformers after examining the 1904 canvass promises.
In a 1895 critique a taxpaying correspondent challenges election expenses and criminal costs cited in financial statements. They allege incorrect credits, new insurance receipts of 544.07 from foreign companies under a new law, and question the legality of a county levy. The writer asks where a Banner shortage of 4,227.01 is and urges scrutiny of administration.
James Matney was tried last week at Benton for the murder of Revenue Collector Mont Wade and sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary.
Jefferson City Tribune reports strong Democratic newspaper support for State Auditor Seibert’s candidacy across the state. He aligns with the party on the silver question and is praised for his efficient faithful public service, making his nomination seem foregone.
Gov W J Stone Gen Odon Guitar and other officials will speak at the Jefferson City bridge dedication on May 21. The event aims to host about 25 000 visitors as railroads offer low rates for the occasion and Jefferson City plans a statewide celebration.
A long list of estate names and heirs appears, naming Robert Drum and many other estate holders including Mc Guire Nenninger Perkins Perkins, Johnson, Revelle, Statler, Sylcox Seabaugh Shell Sykes Thurston Lambert White Baker Whitaker Cook and others, with a note of executor or administrator roles and heirs. The notice reflects ongoing probate actions and appointment of fiduciaries.
Childrens button shoes offered in size 2 from Sto 2 at 74e per pair. Value listed as 1.25 dollars per pair. Local Leader store advertises sales with small price reductions.
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