Missouri and national notes on crime politics and soil
A long mixed page notes Montana police figure Marcos Darr’s death in New York Navy at 68, threats to Governor Beckham in Kentucky, a Poplar Bluff hotel fire with multiple deaths and injuries, and cabinet terms under McKinley. Also included are Missouri political race hints, Milo Gregory murder case with November 20 execution, tax horticultural society meeting, Mark Hanna boom chatter, and agricultural observations on potatoes and soil quality with Marmaduke monument details in Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francois
John 8. Marmaduke
Jefferson City
Missouri
Goy, Stephens
John Sappington
Marmaduke
Saline County
Yale College
Harvard College
West Point Military Academy
United States Army
Minsouri State Guards
Confedrate States Army
Leather Lust and Oil Magic: A Texas Cattle Plot Rumor
A Cleveland report claims George Loving plans a New York deal with the head of the Standard Oil trust to acquire fifty Texas cattle ranches totaling a million head. The tale suggests Rockefeller might lead a leather and cattle trust absorbing banks, railroads, steel, gas, and more, potentially forming a universal trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George Loving
Texas
New York
Standard Oil Trust
Loving Saya
Rockefeller
Cattle Trust
Triggs Saya
Shakespeare
Leather Trust
John D. Rockefeller
United States of America
Universal Trust
Popularity and Votes in American Presidential Politics
A concise reflection on how voter appeal differs from electoral success. The piece notes Henry Clay Blaine and Bryan drew crowds and praise, yet lost or faced mixed outcomes. Cleveland Polk and others lacked widespread affection but secured votes. It emphasizes that politicians need votes, not mere popularity, on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Blaine
Clay
Mr. Bryan
Benjamin Harrison
Cleveland
General Bragg
Polk
Pierce
Buchanan
Hays
Lincoln
Grant
Bryan
Campaign Voices Highlight Hanna and McKinley Era
A fragmented, era-spanning critique praises M A Anna as a decisive campaign organizer while debating McKinley's role in a Republican victory. It questions whether Hanna’s leadership and clownerish eloquence carried the day or if McKinley’s speeches and prosperity influenced the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M A
Anna
Mr. McKinley
Mr. Hanoa
Hanna
West
Chinese minister criticizes reformers in Paris interview
Yu Keng, Chinese minister in Paris, condemns the empress and ministers as deceitful and argues for restoring the emperor to the throne to end the empress influence. He says powers must enforce peace terms, while warning that disgraced officials may avoid real punishment and that China remains distant and obscure to diplomats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mafin
Yu Keng
China
Lu Keng
la Hung Chang
Misleading Names Across Common Things and Items
A compact list debunks misnomers from Onyenne pepper to Prussian blue, explaining origins and false associations. It notes that many items such as jerusalem artichokes, burgundy pitch, turkey, cork legs, and porpoise hide are not what their names imply, and cites historical tidbits about Cleopatra's Needle and Thothmes II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgundy
Jerusalem
Holy Land
China
Germany
Prussia
America
Turkey
Scarce News Reflects Hard Times and Local Happenings
Local notes report new businesses including a second hand clothing store in Lute's building at the factory and active log yard cleanup by Corbin & Corbin. Visitors John Critea of Washington Indiana and John Phillips spent time with relatives and Frazier family. Castor river fishing news, funeral attendance for Mrs Stein, and rising prices under McKinney in charge prompt views that trusts will prosper while wages fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Lute
Corbin & Corbin
John Critea
Washigton
Indiana
John Phillips
William Frazier
Mike Barnhart
Castor
Mansfield
Stein
Glen Allen
Polly
McKinney
Max Appier
Quiet Election Aftermath At Buchanan
Buchanan residents report calm after the election while Republicans gain confidence. John Cobb of Martin county is visiting, Mrs. Sallie Corbin falls ill at her son-in-law John Wiggins' home, and Peter Kinder wed a Miss McLean of Wayne county. E. K. Ashcraft missed school for sore eyes and John Wiggins wears a McKinley button while hauling. Local hunters from Marquand camped on the river, causing late night disturbance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cobb
Martin County
Buchanan
Sallie Corbin
John Wig
Peter Kinder
McLean
Wayne County
John Wiggins
Local notes from Gravel Hill community life
Births marriages and deaths plus local news. A twelve pound boy born to Mr and Mrs Cochran. Anna Thomas dies of consumption. sympathy offered to the sorrowing relatives. Distant travel and visits noted, plus town updates on schools churches doctors merchants and weather. A new schoolhouse opened and mail service improved. various residents mentioned with brief comments on activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Helderman
Stuckey
Fredericktown
Batey
Friendship
Hindman
Stuckey & Winchester
Joe Jones
Charles
A Chinese Problem Prom the Atlante Conflation
A fragmented note describes a theme scene at Pelcin involving teprogent and a playful simle. The text hints at a continental allegory and a curious problem in a stylized antique voice. Name entities remain unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simle
Heir apparent in China faces crisis over fate of father
The article outlines the dilemma of Pa Chun son of Prince Tuan as Beijing debates whether the throne’s heir can stay loyal to foreign powers if his father is executed. Adopted by Tung Chi, the heir is shielded by law, but Confucian filial duty prompts ministers to consider naming a new nominal head to protect foreign interests and China’s unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ling
China
Pa Chun
Pu Trung
Tuan
Pekin
Tung Chi
Prince Tuan
Palin
Culling stock to save feed and boost spring profits
Farmers should remove useless stock now to conserve feed and improve returns next spring. Avoid wintering unneeded animals as hay prices rise and substitutes are sought, ensuring remaining stock gains in value. Efficient feeding and prudent culling can protect hay supplies and maximize future profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Stock Journal
Farmers Pressed to Replace Old Machinery by Style Change
The machine men lure farmers to trade or discard old implements by altering styles so repairs become impractical. This quiet tactic pushes buyers toward purchasing new machines rather than repairing the old ones.
Blood Poison Cured By B B B Bottle Free to Sufferers
A vintage advert declares B B B Botanic Blood Balm cures deep seated blood poisoning quick. It claims to remove poison from the system while rebuilding digestion and constitution. Trial bottles offered free, or six large bottles for full treatment, with directions and address in Atlanta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B.B
B.B. B
Addres Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
The Lane that Had No Turning
The Lane that Med No Turning follows Madelinette a famed Pontine singer and her husband Selenior as the story unfolds through mid‑century Pontine setting. Parker’s serial promises strong original drama and mounting interest ending with a striking conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontine
Valmond
Madelinette
Selenior
Pontiac
Tux Saranoay Eveniva
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marcos Darr
Montana
Navy
Kentucky
Beckham
Gifford
Poplar Bluff
Griggs
Lear
People of
Flory
Ryan Walker
Mark
Caruthersville
Milo Gregory
Joe Covert
Dunklin County
Supreme Court
Kennett
Missouri State Horticultural Socety
Farmington, Mo
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Philippines
The
Universary
Trus
Jobo LD
Bockeller
Notwither
Met
Man
Teddy
Yunna
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cleopatra
Indy
Thothmes II
Kernak Bix
E. K. Ashcraft
Marquand
Max Appukr
Old Gravel Hill
Dongola
W. H. Bess
Allenville Satunday
G. Lambert
Marble
Banus
Gilbert Parker
Orsians Copynichts &c. Anan
Wrahington
Handle
Mscall
ADDI
New York City
ML. I
Dr. Wiebee’s
Prige
Hegerpurmtad
Eerie
Bbabskaats
ASAE
Calaa
D. C. Vanamburg & CO
Lutesville
Paroxy Record
Victor J. Evans & CO
Washington, D. c
Evans
D. M. Witmer, Pres
Wells, Cash’ S
Bollinger County Bank
Hp . H. Schwering Distiller
John A. Millar
Laflin
Alenry Ld. Smith Real
Marble Hill
A. Bander
G A. Sander
Sander & Son, Physicians and Surgeons
Maimle Mln
MO Fey
W. K. Chandler
Attoranhy AV Law and Notary Public
R. L. Mayfield
Marsugar, Sar
Moses Whybark
Manni Dina
Missouier
Dy. C. A
Ss. M
Amburg
Bollinger
Smeets Ae
Geo C. Hasslinger
Jackson, Mo
Aovonoroovoenovany
Glen Alien Motel
John H. Watkins
Elmer Bair
Mayene Aina
Misottt
W. K. Cuanpunn
Henry Elfrank
Milwaukee Harvesters
Ant
Dealhr
Marole Will
DR. C. My Witmer
Marble Will, Mo
Drwe Stone
Charles G. Revelle
Lawe
Ulect
A. P. Eldracher
Prop'r
New Riga
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