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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1892
Page
2
The telegraph reports a case from Sanders & Kuere involving five young women who fired five shots at a rival they envied. The article then contemplates gender proportions and immigration, urging fair treatment and warning against crude discrimination. It ends with questions about the optical properties of materials and the future understanding of matter.
A sixteen year old domestic saved a small sum for a mother’s gift and killed herself after losing it all, illustrating how poverty can feel like a fortune. The Yale tutor incident shows a drunken campus mob forcing a firing and retreat, highlighting volatile public sentiment toward students.
The piece critiques English journalists who mock American affairs while often misnaming figures like Sir Gladstone and mistaking the Elector's college for a school. It notes blunders may stem from malice or ignorance and comments on their blind spots when discussing the United States.
The Gemma from Hamburg brought cholera to England and two aliens landing at Gravesend fell ill and died after hospital care. Authorities vow stricter port inspections for ships and travelers from infected ports to avert wider spread.
A deadly blast at Park Slip coal pit near Bridge End Glamorganshire Wales trapped all 150 day shift miners. Rock and earth collapsed blocking the mouth as relatives gather. officials urge efforts to clear debris amid fear of heavy loss of life.
The farming Daily from St Petersburg reports a sharp rise in cholera cases with 6,322 new cases and 2,743 deaths on the previous day. In St Petersburg alone there were 103 new cases and 24 deaths yesterday.
The Rt. Hon. John Morley was reelected at Newcastle on Tyne by 12 983 votes to 11 244 for Pandell Ralli Conservative and Liberal Unionist candidate. In the general election two Liberal candidates, Morley and another, led with 10 905 and 10 086 while Hamond held 13 823 for the Conservatives. The Army Bill in Germany sees no legal form for two years service, with changes to boost infantry recruiting. Paris invites Washington to a naval review for the Columbus celebration in New York harbor in April.
An official report from St Peremanvec on Russian agriculture finds winter crops in satisfactory condition in all provinces except sixteen. Summer crops are reported as unsatisfactory in nineteen provinces, indicating uneven harvest prospects nationwide.
Kansas City reports an active exodus as Knights of Pythias leave on trains packed to capacity. Drilling at the park continues with a decision pending on the biennial encampment location, likely centered between Lewisville and Minneapolis. Officials lament crowds never reached expected totals despite preparations for 100,000.
Pandemonium as Pullman cars detach during station shakedown on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago line. Cars collide with a standing express at Union station injuring Marcus B. Taylor F S Wixham George A Neves Mrs Neves and a young son. Brakes failed to hold and officials say no blame on train crew.
In Coeur d Alene Idaho Aug 29 the United States grand jury began investigating riots in the mines. Charles Sweeney, owner of Emma and Last Chance mines, was principal witness. several residents also testified. Trials likely to start after a week, with indicted men moved from mines for each proceeding.
Gen. James G. Weaver and Gen. J. G. Field, People's party presidential and vice presidential nominees, spoke to a large crowd in Little Rock Arkansas. They outlined the populist platform and attacked leaders of the major parties. Weaver asserted the ticket would carry the solid South and listed Oregon Colorado Nevada California Washington Idaho Montana and Nebraska as states likely to vote for them.
Gov Winans appoints William L. Webber James H. Kinnare and Reuben Goodrich as state highway commissioners to report to the next Legislature on a system to improve public highways. The panel, created at a special session, will study using convict labor for highway work.
Tacoma August 29 Prohibition State convention named Judge Roger F. Greene of Seattle for Governor and A E Dickinson of Walla Walla and E P Newberry of Island county for Congress. Four presidential electors and a complete State ticket were put in the field.
A telegram from Mrs. Eagle reports Gov James P Eagle near death in Richmond Kentucky after weeks of illness seeking climate relief. The message notes he cannot likely recover and had travelled there for his health.
The steel steam yacht Wapiti, owned by Isaac Bearinger of Saginaw and carrying Hiram W. Sibley’s family and guests, wrecked on Georgian Bay. Eleven crew aboard with only two saved, including cook George Sherman. Names of passengers and crew listed. wreck occurred after leaving Mackinaw Aug. 21.
Aug 29 report says anti Sweeney rebellion and strike still faltering as workers lose heart. Erie and Lehigh take back some men while others seek vacancies. Central may rehire some old workers with filings. Most strikers will return to work by Tuesday. Grand Master Sweeney leaves Buffalo for Chicago.
North bound Evansville and Terre Haute train derailed at Farmersburg. Brakeman leaped aboard and reversed the engine to avert disaster but momentum caused a collision with the rear coach. Passengers escaped through windows. John T Beasly of Sullivan injured. others lightly hurt. Engine detached after wreck on Alum Cave branch.
A major fire in Metropolis Illinois last evening at 5 o clock devastated much of the town. Craig and Son Hardware suffered total stock loss of ten thousand dollars with only two thousand dollars of insurance. Other buildings including the Oddfellows group and Mrs Elizabeth Gebhart property were burned. Dr J H Norris office and Col W R Brown residence also damaged. Total loss about thirty thousand dollars with twelve thousand insured. The fire was started by an inebriated tinner who set fire to the wooden structure.
The International Peace Congress votes to hold its next meeting in Chicago in 1999. Benne announced the decision on August 4. The event will bring together diplomats and peace advocates from multiple nations to discuss disarmament and international cooperation.
The Census Bureau issued a bulletin on the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. It lists 102 annual conferences, 2 240 094 communicants, 25 861 organizations, and 22 844 church edifices with seating for 6 302 708 and total valued at 6 723 408 dollars, the largest denomination valuation aside from Roman Catholics.
Chief Justice Somerby of the Tron Hall arrives in Philadelphia at six pm after a perilous period of tension following the wreck of his order. He traveled from Chicago via Baltimore planning a new Iron Hall on the old site. He refused to speak for publication, citing a prerogative to remain silent to avoid misinterpretation of motives or record.
Adjt. Gen. Porter returned from Buffalo and told Gov. Fower that all troops except the Fourth brigade are returning home. The state will borrow money to cover militia expenses, later refunded by Erie County. The anti Pinkerton law shifts strike costs to the people, with railroads even paid for transporting troops.
Knoxville Tennessee August 29 preliminary trials of prisoners at Coal Creek end. Evidence shows an oath-bound organization with numbered men using no names. D B Monroe found as leader to be held without bail. others waived examination. Bud Lindsey bound at five thousand dollars.
George F. Woolston a New York broker claiming to represent a syndicate arrived in Cortamus Ohio to propose leasing the entire state canal system and removing waterways from state supervision He conferred with the Canal Commission but learned the legislature retains control and departed without disclosing plans.
Aug 29 report from Cry of Mexico states Senores Garcia and Torres owners and editor of the Monitor have been arrested and jailed on charges of inciting revolution by intent and speech.
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