Surplus Shipment Map, Cuba Consul General, and Rural Debate
A compilation of varied notes touches on Hon Thomas Carratr's party function in New York, Labor Commissioner Roselle's Missouri map, Gen Lee likely Cuba return as consul general, and calls for steps to end the Cuban war. Also noted are Yutton fever outbreaks, quarantines across the South, small-town licenses in Mailison County, and a controversial Bryan quote. The piece paints a landscape of political, health, and social tensions with regional references and speculative remarks about leadership and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Gen. Lee
Cuba
United States
Deserved Compliment for Gov Stephens Credit Defense
The St Joseph Gazette praises Gov Stephens for saving Missouri's credit and meeting a looming deficit with prompt actions. It notes his financial skill, prior as state treasurer, and his decisive measures avoiding an extra legislative session while protecting taxpayers from added costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Gov. Stephens
Missouri
Stephens
Poereeneny
What’s the Matter with Hoecake and Wheat Crisis
The piece riffs on London wheat shortages starting Sept 1 and a diet shift toward corn meal in the South. It lampoons anti bread doctors and praises corn pone and hoecake as life sustaining, then pivots to attack Dingley tariff impacts, sugar trusts, and labor disorder, concluding with calls for bimetallic money and worker relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoecake
London
Telegraph
Atlanta Constitution
P. O'Connor
England
Europe
Chloe
Mandy
Hingland
Dingley
Sugar Trust
Conference Committee
New York Exchange
Havemeyer
Llanna
Caimpalun
Leather Trust
Off
Lead Trust
Iron Trust
Pennsylvania Goal
Tojmerion
U. S
Cluman Tite
United States
Congress
Mr Reed
Mel Reel
Washington
Wisieln
Vandiver's Marble Hill Visit Cited Opinion
During his visit to Marble Hill Hon. W. D. Vandiver expressed his opinion on local issues. The remarks, delivered to assembled residents, highlighted leadership themes and community concerns in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Vandiver
Marble Hill
Vandiver
Murder Becomes Clear In Luetgert Case Says Times
The Chicago sausage maker Luetgert is linked to his murdered wife by a chain of evidence. Jewelry found on the victim and remains in a vat with caustic soda point to his guilt. The nunish confession, witnesses, and forensic notes support conviction prospects. The rope tightens around the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luetgert
Chicago
Chattanooga Times
Justioe
Fragmentary rural speech yields a garbled exchange
A distorted dialogue shows characters mispronouncing words about farming and approval. The clipped phrases mention crops, condition, and reaction from others, with several unclear names or places. The text reads as phonetic dialogue rather than factual events.
North Latin note from local correspondent
A local reader sends items from North Latin, noting Uncle Bob Caldwell's cistern repair in Lat Lin, courtgoers, an excursion miss, Rev Barnhouse at Hahn's chapel, John Winters at Catlin school, Miss May Kinder at Hog Creek, and a Hog Creek school attendance. The piece mentions a successful ice cream festival for Rev James Allery and notes Rev Ulery's health and upcoming operation, plus road work by John Tenfolder and local kiln work by Uncle Silas Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shiek
John Winters
John
May Kinder
Hog Creek
Nine
RV. Allen
Dunklin County
William Burr Jr
John Tenfolder
Silas Durham
Hogeregle
James Allery
Ulery
St. Louis
Chasteen
Ebenexer Church
Mr. Chasteen
Goring
Raymond
Death of Dr. P. J. Berry Rouses Community Notices
Obituary notes the Sept. 14 passing of Dr. P. J. Berry with condolences to relatives. A Possum Creek resident found a lost hat along the railroad. Baptist services occurred over the weekend. Local quirks include remarks on a man’s weight and a Celtic phrase about blacksmiths prospering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Berry
D. M. Masters
Possum Creek
Baptist Church
Liam
Tam
Prompt
Glen Allen Notes of Church News and Local Life
Ground to the Glen Allen cemetery doubles its original sine. Oak timber ships and Berry & Son invoice this week. Miss Ella McDaniel organist at the Methodist church. Rev. I. T. Pinnell to preach farewell sermon next Sunday. John O. Smith visits Fredericktown on business. Peter Seahbaugh marries Malinda C. Statts with Kisquare Bollinger officiating. Farmers prepare to sow wheat after rain amid Mollineaux case attention. Several plan to go to Dunklin county to pick cotton. Mr Stewart of Illinois in town buying cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Allen
Illinois
J.H. Zimmerman
Nf. F
Rhodes
Berry & Son
Ella McDaniel
Josie Walker
Mr. Pinnell
Liza Hawn
Myers
George Bowman
Cape Girardeau
I. Ti. Pinnell
John O. Smith
Fredericktown
Peter Seahbaugh
Malinda C. Statts
Kisquire Bollinger
Benjamin Sharrock and Son
Farmington
Dunklin County
Mollineaux
Lince
Stewart
Ilinois
Town News Gathers Local Events And Hopes
A hometown update notes rainfall last Thursday, visits by A C Snyder and family, Marion Jones to see his widow, and Mrs Oswie's mother's death nearby. A wedding is anticipated, Miss Aggie Whitener visits, Rev L L Pinnell to preach with jubilee plans, and praise for Rev Bess. A baseball game entertains locals while editor Green touts prosperity amid wheat shortages and rising prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Snyder
Marion Jones
Wuel
L. L. Pinnell
Brother Pinnell
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Bess
Baptist Church
Brother Bess
Ile
Jack
Weathering wind and rain as farmers plow. local notes
Last Thursday brought rain and a wind storm. Farmers hold plows and urge horses to work. Some sowing wheat while others stay warm. John Fulbright visited Fredericktown relatives the prior weekend. John Masters and David Robinson drove cattle to St. Louis. John W. Tricky handled business for Mr. Drum. Rev. Saddler preached at Propst church. Local youths enjoyed Saturday night singing at Joe Jones. Citizens heard the president address Farmington last Thursday. Several names attended. Miss Sunbsaugh and Malinda Stator wed Thursday. Rev. Miller moving to the farm. plans to build. Young people spent Sunday evening at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fulbright
Fredericktown
John Masters
David Robinson
St. Louis
John W. Tricky
Age Sunbsaugh
Malinda Stator
Miller
Local notes from Sedgwickville area and Leopold region
Residents like John Tricky Isaac Presnell and Miles Seabaugh are mentioned along with visits to Marble Hill Laflin Leopold and Bloomfield. The piece notes bonemeal shortages, a new carload ordered by Mr Drum, busy blacksmith Wiley Neoff, school sessions resumed in Roe district with Florence Seabaugh as teacher, and various visits and social happenings in the communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tricky
Isaac Presnell
Miles Seabaugh
Marble Hall
Drum
Wiley Neoff
Micawber
Zalma Baseball Game Ends In Controversy With Umpire Accusations
The Zalma team faced the Trade Centers from Lutesville Marble Hill and Laflin, tying 24 all through eight innings before a ninth inning dispute. The umpire ruled a batter out and a runner out at third, drawing cheers and claims of unfair officiating from hundreds of spectators. Zalma plans a rematch on October 3 for $50, vowing to hire an impartial umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zalma Boys
Lutesville
Marble Hill
Laflin
Zalma
Lis
Zulma Boys
Stoddard
Wayne
Dunklin
Cape Counties
Zima Boys
Joan Kina
Fatal Blow After Altercation Between Woods and Elder
In a violent encounter Woods struck an elderly man multiple times in the face, leaving visible bruising. The elder retaliated with a heavy blow, which proved fatal, ending the confrontation.
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Woods
Mobile and Ohio rail line ticket sale to Gibson Wells
Ticket agents will sell round trip tickets from Mobile to Gibson Wells Conn covering travel via Humboldt and singe at low rates. Tickets available daily until September 80, 1897, with return passage limited to October 31, 1897.
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Junge Ist
Mobile & Ohio Railroad
Mobile
St. Louis
Gibson Wells
Conn
Humboldt and
Singe
Pullman Palace
South
America
Alabama Land & Development Co
Ala
Harria
Sixth Street
Cairo
Ill
Thoughtful Observation on Guidance and Courage
A reflective piece on instruction, moral guidance, and resilience. It urges steadfast courage and cheer, praising those who uplift others in difficult times while noting the limits of human knowledge and the varied paths of personal growth.
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Lofilur
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Thomas Carratr
New York
Roselle
New Orleans
Edwards
Miss
Mailison County
Benjamin F. Wright
Mary Jane Braddy
National Treasury
Willian J. Bryan
Hugh Brady
Post Dispatch
State of
Texas
Rangers
Republic of Mexico
Rurals
Bollinger County
Coona
Ms. Corntensel
Thornburgh
Sealth
Bob Caldwell
Latlin
Luther Grimsley
Ora Hahn
Ebert Spencer
Will Slagle
Barnhouse
Hahn's Chapel
George P. Cole
Smith-Morgan
Daisy
Laplin
Olen Allan
Patton
Secorwickville
Leobold
Dora Millar
J. M. Finney
Emma Anger
John Finney
August Bohngack
Marble [Hill
Our Town
Mamie Silfrank
Leopold
Featre
Whitewater
IF. G. Clippard
Homer
Charley
Perkins
Crooked Creek
Henry Tenholder
Jack and
Jill
St. Louis Market
Osige
Salem
Dinkiiu Democrats
Benatl
Bryan
Wiley Arnold
Hittim
Tou Woods
John S. Lane
Jaques
Kowritenton Pyal
Mpawer
Sherest
Theo Arm
Evennton
Vito Eney Boomer
Ueioa
Masia
PO Gibbon Wells
Tennenstr
Jouun A
Minar
Luflin, Mo
The
Mobile & Ohio Railroad Co
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Atlanta
Florida
Southeast
Mavana
New India
Mexico
Central
South America
Posry
G. Mann
Twin Cuy Hote
Bcilold Hotel
High Street
Courthowt
W. P. MeOans
Maine
Hid, Ma
Henry Elfrank
Minneapolis Harvesters
Aldi Repairs
C. P. Caldwell
Kennett, MQ
Attoguanery AT Law
Jias
Kennett
Supreme Court of
State
Henry N. Phillips
Poplar Bluff
Ballinger County
State Normal School
Cape Girardeau, Mo
Qousse
Ituny
Pemornen
Heaura
John S. Moghre
M. Wells
Levens
Caghe Bollinger County Bank
Farmers of
W. K. Chandler
C. M. Witmer
Marvle Hill, Mo
A. Bohnsack
Geeaees
Sinsomel
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