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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1892
Page
3
A collection of editorial excerpts debating tariff effects on farm prices, protection, and living costs. McKinley act critiques, references to Senator Hiscock, and arguments on farm profitability, plus opinions from St. Paul Globe Buffalo Courier Philadelphia Times and New York Sun on protection, infant industries, and statehood reforms for Arizona and New Mexico.
A distorted dispute arises over Labor Commissioner Peck and a reply from Labor Commissioner Sovereign of Iowa. The Iowa official allows free citizen access to documents in his office, while commentary questions the Republican alignment and echoes a Minneapolis Times critique.
The text critiques the McKinley tariff on carpet wool as a tax on American industry. It notes Barker's support for Cleveland after a Cleveland flag-raising and warns workers in wool mills to oppose tariff burdens. It cites 1890 US workers and employer pauper-labor claims, then reports Des Moines Leader views Iowa democracy rising against a Republican protectionist frame.
The piece discusses McKinley era tariff policy defending the tariff as lowering or stabilizing living costs. It argues the burden falls on foreigners and claims the free list also reduces costs for Americans amid debates over moderation and protection.
The Courier-Journal notes the tariff must be removed gradually as a dangerous project, comparing it to safely taking down a decayed house roof by roof and story by story, implying Democrats will pursue tariff reform slowly and steadily.
Epitome of the Week highlights Allen Landfordism in the United States, noting trends, figures, and public interest. The piece surveys political and social developments with a focus on notable names and current affairs shaping national discourse.
Foreign briefs report Victoria Louise’s christening as Germany’s royal family hails it. Berlin opposition leader Bismarck expected to lead against a new German military bill. global events include Canada’s imperial troops debate and a large war strength figure.
WASTINGTON, Mrs. Harrizon is dead. Captain Brown of the Ridge Agency denies the report that the Sioux are contemplating an outbreak. Henry 8. Smith, an authority on parliamentary law, thinks General D. E. Sickles ineligible to election to Congress while on the retired list of the army. Mr. Blaine was well paid for his article in the North American Review. Negotiations will be in French at the monetary conference to begin in Brussels November 22. Vanderbilt's sunken yacht Alva cannot be libeled by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to Supreme Court decision. General O. O. Howard is enthusiastic in his praise of the National Guard as a military reserve force. Good work has been done by the cruiser Bear in Behring Sea. All formalities having been complied with, the new commercial treaty with Spain has now become effective. Acting Secretary of the Treasury Spaulding declares that the drawback on imported iron ore is of no benefit to American manufacturers.
A garbled digest of early 20th century unrest reports conflicts and legal cases in multiple locales. It notes mining disputes in Cour d Alene threatening wider war, Canada sealers seized by Russia, rowan county vendetta with three murders, Nebraska Democrats backing Weaver electors, a Pennsylvania mob attack thwarted by storekeeper refusal, and links to lynching fears, acquittals, political rallies in Indianapolis, illegal Chinese entry arrest in Paso, Texas, and assorted divorces and prison incidents including Auburn escapee Perry.
The page lists commodity quotes for cattle wheat corn and oats with price ranges from New York and Chicago markets. It also notes cattle hog and sheep quotes and references unsettled local injuries and political remarks in Lebanon Kentucky and Illinois. A Rich Chinese man’s marriage in Chicago is mentioned alongside political disputes and a fire incident.
Negotiations include 3,000,000 acres of Indian lands for white settlement amid conflicts. Reports of Russian sealers seized at Behring Sea on an insane captain’s orders. A Kentucky tragedy as Dan Hortom shot his wife and child on a road. Los Angeles powder pipe explosion kills many children during Columbus Day events. Episcopal convention names seven bishops including William Morris Barker for Oklahoma and Indian Territory. A New York special describes a remarkable operation where a pin is found in a boy’s head. A fast freight collision near Robinson, N. C. C. & 8t. L. results in fatalities. A banking firm Moses Bros. of Montgomery, Alabama, indicted for larceny of 1,500,000 dollars. Two brothers face charges amid reform school cases. Presbyterian synod resolves Briggs case by sending it back to origin. Mrs. Lucy Whalen, niece of Joseph Smith, dies at 52. Steamship Hekla arrives with first immigrants since immigration proclamation. Western Tennessee diocese formed. Dr. W. J. Bolton in El Paso trouble for murder. Property listed for taxation totals 331. Reported drowning of Ottis Grays linked to alleged insurance swindle. Rosa Reeves and Pearl Gibaga, 14, arrested after eloping with balloonists. returned home. William Griffith, banker and churchman, arrested for bastardy. Mrs. Minnie Gomez proclaims innocence in 310,000 diamond theft case. Governor Humphrey seeks Federal troops to protect Coffeyville and Kansas towns. An AC & C switch derailment in Memphis injures no one. officials aboard escaped unharmed. John W. Graether admits losses on the Sullivan-Corbett fight after killing two men on a Bald Knob train.
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