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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
2
Fragmentary text notes clashes over motherhood and reform groups, mentions society, wealth aims, and debates about public health and morality. It hints at gender roles, literature, wealth ambition, and unrest in a late 19th or early 20th century civic scene without clear events or names.
Milwaukee October 31 fire sweeps vast wholesale area destroying six major buildings and hundreds of smaller structures. Fire fanned by a northwest gale destroyed warehouses, distilleries, and a gas plant, leaving thousands homeless and values estimated between seven and eight million dollars. National guard called as crews from Chicago, Kenosha, Ravine, and Waukesha joined local efforts to contain the blaze.
Boston reports that after January 1 the Adams Express will handle all Burlington routes. The Burlington lines east of the Missouri were served by American Express and the west by Wells Fargo. In London, the City of New York faced gale and fog in the Irish Channel causing delays and a mail bag backlog.
Frances E Willard leads National Woman’s Christian Temperance Union opening session in Denver. Chicago set as next year’s battleground for liquor laws at the World’s Fair. Willard urges repeal measures and civil service reform while noting England’s higher drink bill. Also reports on union finances and plans for Chicago conventions.
Oct 31 a duel on Quitman road near Madison resulted in the death of Graham. Joe Dickerson, a negro, killed Graham with the first shot after meeting him and John Coffee. Dickerson fled into the woods as Coffee returned fire and sought help.
Lexpos Oct. 31 Mrs Weldon known for past lawsuits against Gou nod and others has filed action in French courts against Dutch officer Nanendorff claiming he is the Dauphin and that she loaned him money. He seeks documents to prove his royal claim. she seeks repayment. Sixteen murderers to be tried in Pomadelpina Pa. court.
Samuel Rudicile and his wife of Liberty township were arrested on an assault with intent to kill charge. Robert Watson, an elderly man living on Watson’s property, was struck on the head after a quarrel over a trivial matter. The couple attacked Watson with a club and then his wife aided him.
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies debated clashes between French and Belgian miners in Lone Pas de Calais. Deputy Basty urged removing French miners for votes and hiring Belgians, while Minister Viette denied political motives in dismissals. He urged no special laws against foreigners and proposed licenses for masters employing foreigners. The motion went to committee as the chamber held an order of the day.
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