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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
4
A fragmented election recap notes Vanpityen's plurality near 4,000 and Lex Stephens's 42,000 margin. Drew re-elected by over 950. McKinley wins by 19 electoral votes. Palmer and Buckner attacked as traitors. Missouri poised for steady governance under Stephens as governor and Leibert as auditor.
The piece notes that a shift of about 26 000 votes across nine states would have swung the presidency to Bryan, as McKinley's lead in California through Wyoming totaled under 52 000. It cites campaign chatter and price moves in copper and grains, reflecting tense posturing before the election.
President Grover Cleveland proclaims Thursday as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for the nation. He calls Americans to forego work, gather in worship, give thanks for protection, peace, and deliverance from threat, and acknowledge dependence on God.
A ceremonial text begins with a Thanksgiving prayer and petition for forgiveness, followed by a reflective series of maxims on charity, patience, perseverance, and learning. It emphasizes personal virtue, enduring effort, and the value of self-reliance alongside public duty. The piece ends with admonitions on moderation and practical living.
The New York Journal lauds Bryan for a graceful concession and notes his defeat as a reaffirmation of the people’s will. It highlights Republican campaign tactics and the era’s political forces as factors, and declares McKinley poised to become president with a cooperative Congress.
A fragmented local page notes political chatter about McKinley era figures and associates, plus village gossip. It includes aims to restore prosperity, local visits by Dr. W B Finny and Mr Bauugariden, and various ads for Chicago Store in Lutesville. Local elections list constables in several townships and ads promote goods and medicines.
Sam Bess of Bussville visits Drum and Kinder's claiming neighbors are happy in Missouri politics. Drom and Winder feature Geo. F. Diltman shoes, a trade staple.
Five farms offered for rent or sale with sound cultivation, comfortable houses, and good water. Conant units available at attractive prices. Several additional Ad atin properties also listed for potential buyers or lessees.
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