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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1892
Page
2
A compendium examines how modern news delivery reshaped public perception since 1866, contrasting rapid American elections with Britain’s month long process. It praises Beecher and laments changes in journalism, education, and the skill required for professions, urging plain architectural essentials and thoughtful teaching standards over ornate exteriors.
News from Sept 12 reports cholera spreading with ships隔infection on the Wieland and Scandia, docked at Sandy Hook with yellow flags. Losses tally: 32 deaths on Scandia and numerous cases aboard Moravia Rugia Normannia, while New York and Mexico move to tighten quarantine and sanitary defenses.
The Highland League attacks the late Tory plan to exile crofters to British Columbia, arguing it benefits English aristocracy by dumping inhabitants from moors and forests. Galloway Weir urges using 150000 pounds for home improvements rather than subsidizing emigration, citing crofters deported to Manitoba returning destitute after three years.
A daring robbery attempt at the Southern Express office in New Orleans ends with three men confronting Officer Creagh at 2:50 AM. They bind him, enter the building, threaten Peck who resists, a shot is fired but misses, and one suspect, Clifford, an employee of the company, is captured while the others flee.
The Trades Union Congress in Glasgow debated compulsory eight-hour labor. A motion for an eight-hour day was passed with a proviso allowing any trade except miners to exempt itself by majority vote. Lancashire cotton representatives shifted support, creating unexpected sympathy for the measure.
Diplomatic circles debate President Garrison’s stance as three American warships head to Venezuela within a week. The issue centers on Britain’s alleged encroachments and whether Washington plans a decisive demand or arbitration, with timing uncertain and implications for US policy.
Premier Abbott arrived in Ottawa and called his cabinet to announce he would depart for England to consult Sir Andrew Clarke about his health. He planned to resign to Governor General but agreed to stay on until the trip's outcome. One adviser called his illness most serious and said only perfect rest could save his life.
A bureau of statistics table shows U S hog product exports to European nations rising in July compared with 1891. Denmark up from 25061 to 32787, Germany from 516157 to 367049, Italy from 3884 to 82125, Spain from 84630 to 12800, France declined from 221540 in 1891 to 70790 in 1902.
Mr Morley releases a prisoner held for contempt after defying a judge on eviction. He said he must assent to police aiding sheriffs in evictions, warning Irish Unionists would indict him for breaching the law if he refused.
New York Sept 12. Republican headquarters say each Cabinet member will deliver four to five speeches during the campaign. Chairman William Hahn finalized arrangements with all Cabinet members yesterday and departed for Mansfield Ohio to spend several days next week before returning. Woman's Christian Temperance Union Manoa Ill Sept 12. The Fourteenth Congressional district annual convention adjourned last evening. Officers chosen include President Miss Margaret E Cursey of Decatur recording secretary Mrs Olive R Holt corresponding secretary Mrs 5 F Wilson treasurer Mrs Emma Lewis.
The bulk of the Mara thon steamer passengers are detained emigrants for America. They have been waiting in Liverpool for nearly a week with health better than usual. The steamship company hopes quarantine restrictions will ease by the time Marathon reaches New York.
Vinwnna Sept 12 The total amount of Austria's purchases of gold under the new currency reform law reaches 97 million. New contracts have been concluded for further supplies of gold and related goods.
The arrangements for the funeral of John G. Whittier are completed. The body arrived from Hampton Falls yesterday and was taken to the poet’s former home on Friend Street. It will lie in state from noon to 2 PM for the public to view.
In Bioomixotox Indiana on September 12 the coroner concluded that Richards White’s daughter acted to protect her father and killed Dole Judah with an ax. The double tragedy occurred when Judah attacked White at their residence, prompting the fatal defense.
A Reading system employees committee met with President McLeod to press changes in hiring rules. They object to requiring joining the Reading Relief Association and forbidding membership in labor unions for new hires. On leased lines, existing union workers faced no action. The talks were peaceful and lasted thirty minutes ending at 2:30.
Ex deputy treasurer Emanuel Fist claims a county treasury muddle with 2000 sunk in Pauls brick yard 11000 to St Bostwick 15000 in real estate speculation 3000 in Pauls Mexican mine left by ex Congressman Laird and 5000 to 1000 loaned to political friends He says checks were burned to cover tracks in a furnace.
Sept 12 report from Hamaone notes a further abatement in the epidemic though new cases remain heavy at 75. Deaths in the last twenty hours total 244 and interments 481. Hospitals and barracks hold 2,041 patients while only nine cases remain in the shipping quarter after Bismarck donated 10,000 marks to relief. Theaters delays push openings to October. Confidence returns.
An outbreak in West Newton Westmoreland county leaves over thirty cases. Three pall-bearers at a child's funeral died and a fourth is near death. Schools opening is postponed and a borough wide disinfection is ordered by Burgess Vandyke. Public funerals are banned and pall-bearers disallowed.
A U S Newark sailor, Frank Reilly, was killed last night in a lodging house after going ashore for the Columbus celebration. The Newark officers and local police are investigating the case. motive and circumstances remain unclear.
Six masked men entered the home of 70 year old farmer John Walters near Masontown Pa last night bound and gagged him his wife and their brother Jacob Cover. They took $144 and fled after obtaining a promise not to reveal the robbers identity. Authorities suspect the Cooley gang.
Sept 12. News reports fear of cholera in Hamburg has driven seamen to refuse bookings for ships bound for that port. Many idle seamen decline to ship, and some who already signed articles desert their vessels upon learning they will load for Hamburg.
In New York on September 13 authorities denied rumors of a Martinique bank failure. They insisted La Hang de la Martinique and the Colonial Bank remain strong on the island and that only temporary stoppage of exchange occurred.
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