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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1892
Page
2
The text quirkily surveys diverse bits from history and science, mentioning a landryman named Wah Ngook Lea gaining citizenship, German imperial prophecy, a Tubrain weighed at 1225 grams, Rossetti’s youth love, human brains sizes, exhumed sonnets, and Spain's sanitation history with Madrid forest cleaning once banned in 1760 as physicians deemed it excessive but the faith wholesome.
An article argues that the fetal cases of cholera in New York were merely sporadic and cautions that the affected individuals lack the chance to find consolation in the reassurance. It notes the Asiatic characteristics of the cases but maintains the overall assertion of sporadic occurrence.
A woman divorcée, now widow, seeks to set aside her divorce after learning her ex-husband had a paid up life policy to gain benefits. The piece notes eccentric cemetery customs in France and discusses the idea of employing female physicians in eastern insane asylums. It questions whether gender should require medical aid and suggests legislative action.
One of the biggest American strikes unfolds in New Orleans as sixty four unions representing about twenty five thousand workers walk out excluding printers who remain on duty to keep newspapers publishing. Governor orders militia on standby amid tensions and potential clashes with fellow workers. In Boston the Socialist Labor party plans a historic eight hour agitation and aims for a mass May 1 strike across trades and unions.
New York November 7 officials from both parties warned of unrest at the polls as federal marshals threaten to enforce U S statutes conflicting with state law. Sheriff Gorman plans extra deputies while Democratic and Republican leaders debate authority and public safety amid the standoff between Lieut Gov Sheehan and the federal government.
Nov 7 in LaPourt a murdered wife, Mrs. Coon Gaa, was found on Clearlake bank. Husband, tied to jealousy, killed her with stabbing and shooting, then died by poison at his parents’ home. Gaa’s brother serves a life term for wife murder. Also reported is the disappearance of a 78 year old Pine Prairie pioneer after a bank withdrawal and a US court ruling disqualifying a medical student from voting in Maryland from Southern State.
President Harrison proclaims November 24 as a day of thanksgiving and supplication for God’s mercies. The document cites deliverance from pestilence, support for civil institutions, reverence for law, philanthropy, education, and national wealth as reasons for observance. Secretary Jolly W. Foster signs as secretary of state.
Public criticism rises as female workers in the Aerated Bread company endure sixty hour weeks in overheated underground rooms for meager wages. Shareholders reject proposed wage increases despite a 42 percent last dividend. The Woman's Trade Union Association supports the workers and aims to organize them for protection.
Judge Newton cables Jim Hall in London that Fitzsimmons has agreed to fight Hall in New Orleans for 40 000. Crescent club of New Orleans and Coney Island Athletic Club vied to land the bout while Fitzsimmons held firm against Coney Island.
In Oroville William Kitrick, a wealthy lumber dealer, killed himself on a street after a note claimed hypnosis. In Oakland A G Green, a prominent real estate dealer, died by laudanum in a hotel, leaving a coroner note about self-inflicted death but no motive or details.
Feared widespread wrecks along Lake Michigan with scows drifting in thick fog off Lincoln Park. Tug Hackley towed men from a derelict craft while dredge gear broke loose at Thirty fifth Street. Reports from Marquette and Milwaukee describe fierce northerly gales and ships seeking shelter. Bail denied for Mitchell, Indiana marshal held on murder charge as case nears court.
Albert Schefer, 36, of Montreal, admitted guilt after being seized by a sheriff's posse and jailed. Miss Mary Pollock remains in precarious condition. trials of Homestead rioters set to begin, with Sylvester Critchfield to be tried first for murder of T J Connor.
From Willsonetox Nov 7 the War Department heads by Gen Schofield acting as secretary while Gen Grant votes in Minnesota. Elkins stays in West Virginia, leaving no return soon. Federal troops discussed amid New York conflicts over force bill and marshal actions. Grant says no need yet to deploy troops. law is sufficient to sustain federal duties.
R G Dun & Co reports the week before the presidential vote shows very active business, with volume far above typical. Diminished activity from political distraction is noted, while Wheat hits a new low at 73 7 8 cents, exports rise, and prices edge lower overall. Real estate up. clothing failures blamed on overtrading. money in strong demand. jail reform urged. Emperor William arrives in Stattgate with a warm welcome.
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