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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
2
A rapid-fire collage of notes on society, fashion, politics, and curiosities. It cites opinions on philanthropy, fashion prices, a New York library head, a beauty queen, linguistic jests, and various European affairs, with mentions of Rockefeller, Patti, and a host of other named figures in a breezy syndicated-press style.
Fragmentary OCR details a local Missouri political scene with Aldermen Hodges and Pulkersoe named, wards four and three, plus school directors and a Commercial Club appointing committees. The text is garbled but indicates cross-party agreement on a ticket and civic appointments.
Cape Girardeau hosts a student led celebration with a chapel gathering, speeches by Leon J. Albert Metthen and faculty, a noon reception, and a 2 pm parade. A large bonfire closes the night at the normal grounds amid strong civic interest. In Columbia Missouri a mock trial at the University Law School plans a larger event with politicians as jurors and noted figures like Roosevelt Bryan and Gage providing testimony. John A. Doughty of Farmington coordinates arrangements for the junior.
In Springfield Missouri on a Saturday night two Black men were fatally shot during a street riot scare. Edmond Pitts fired six times at John Lair, wounding him fatally, while James Huddleston was shot in the breast and head and died. Pitts fled into a clothing store before officers caught him. Four Black men were arrested as crowds feared larger violence near downtown.
Washington reports Postmaster Jesse B. Ross of Springfield Missouri plans establishing many rural free delivery routes. Springfield currently has five routes while Joplin operates 28 despite smaller population. Ross urges at least ten more routes soon as possible. The report notes stamp sales on Springfield’s five routes rose over 60 percent last year.
Etta Gray, a servant in the Gautney household, was arrested in Wichita on a warrant from Charles Gautney alleging she stole a boot containing $100 hidden in the toe. Gautney, a small mine owner, reportedly hid money in his boots rather than bank it.
In Cameron Missouri the Democratic city committee surprised by endorsing every Republican candidate for the April municipal election. Historically controlling the mayoralty and several offices the Democrats had discussed reducing party influence and backing progressive Republicans. The move marks an unusual cross party endorsement in local politics.
Citizens of Berger Missouri organized a new bank with directors George Carl Daniel Haid Jr EB Blumer August Boeger Otto Schmidt Paul Gross and E G Isenberg Daniel Haid Jr was elected president EB Blamer vice president and E G Isenberg cashier from Herman Missouri Warren D Isenberg an attorney from St Louis aided the organizing. Bank to open for business May 1 1903.
Berry Richardson, a local bachelor, has completed a nearly twelve year work creating a thirty square quilt. Each satin and silk square bears the name of a shin State resident stitched in colored silk thrreads. The quilt will be exhibited at the world’s fair next year, promising notable attention.
In Jefferson City Missouri the Supreme Court issued a peremptory writ of mandamus ordering Secretary of State Bam B Cook to issue a bank charter to The Jones Dry Goods Company of Kan sas City. The plantiff sought a $10,000 charter for employee accommodation but the secretary refused, citing state law prohibiting banks in cities over 150,000 with capital under $100,000. The court ruled against Cook.
Marshal Charles H. Haskell of 81 Jow ph visited Trenton Saturday morning to subpoena witnesses for a case to be heard soon in U S courts at St Joseph. He then went to Jamesport arresting Mrs. Florence Gay for sending objectionable letters through the mails to Mrs. John Stout of this city. Mrs. Gay is wife of Jobe L. Gay a wealthy man with property in the area. A long standing family feud exists between the Gays and the Stouts.
W S Owens was arrested in Joplin Missouri on a charge of wholesale chicken stealing. He is said to head a large wave of thieves active across Southwest Missouri for months. The Armour Packing Company's local branch reportedly purchased over $1,000 worth of chickens from Owens in the past two weeks. Police say Owens had just sold several hundred fowls identified as stolen property.
Jefferson City reports Senator McNatt who recently took his third wife introduced a bill classifying bachelors and imposing a tax on them. Funds would go to the Reform School for Girls at Chillicothe and the Lincoln Institute, the colored school in Jefferson City. The measure was withdrawn.
In St. Joseph Missouri the year's heaviest snowstorm hit at 5 PM Sunday, blocking rail traffic for an hour. Telegraph and telephone lines were partially down Sunday night. Large flakes melted slowly as temperatures fell, blanketing the northern part of the state to depths of six to twelve inches.
Following a temperature drop at noon Sunday, one of the year's heaviest snowstorms moved through Kansas City and northern Missouri. Snow fell steadily for hours yet melted quickly, remaining about an inch deep on the ground, driven by a stiff north wind across the region.
Clara Cable filed for divorce in the Circuit Court against Henry Cable on a May 2 1675 marriage when she was two, alleging drinking and mistreatment. She says he drew a knife and a razor in front of others and called her names. The couple separated July 26 1900 and had four children, one still under age.
W W Lucas about 75 was run over and killed by a Wabash freight train around 1 p m Saturday between Glenwood and Glenwood Junction. He had just arrived at the latter place from Oskalocas. In a separate item, the Rev C A Skillman D D of Columbia has accepted to deliver the baccalaureate sermon for Centralia public school graduates at the Baptist church on April 19.
Work has started on two half mile tunnels for the White River extension of the Missouri Pacific Railway at the crossing of the Missouri in Teney County. Three thousand men are employed on the project.
Roanoke Missouri held its graduating exercises with the public school students as Doctor J C Maple of the city delivering the commencement address during the day and night program.
A fragment describes a pen-like device with a tubular feed and suction mechanism, then notes a mechanical propeller shaft and a boat position. It shifts to observations at a site near an old house on piles where high tide water once reached ponds beyond, now reduced by winds and tides, with a 100 yard approach restriction and a historical rise of twelve to eighteen inches per century.
Admiral Makaroff reports the radioson device for submarines with tests at Cronstadt. Experts claim it detects enemy presence in rough seas or calm and can destroy torpedoes automatically or by distant official orders. The invention causes European naval interest and further tests are expected.
La Nature offers illustrated method for steering sea balloons to prevent mood loss from rain. A five trailing float on a long rope and a balance weight in water manage ballast, with the sea supplying ballast through a cylinder reservoir. Two deviators steer the balloon at about 30 degrees and up to 70 degrees.
Modern Mexico reports progress in using two native fibres to replace cotton. One plant yields a coffee colored seed, grows year round with minimal care, and has thicker fibre than common cotton. The second plant produces a light blue seed, needs irrigation, and can yield one crop annually. its fibre is even finer. Hilario Cuevas of San Luis Soyatlan, Jalisco, pioneered seed distribution to hot lands best suited for cultivation.
A compact portable telephone set places transmitter and receiver in series with resistance matching regular telephones. Testing use switches spring clips connect to terminal heads and exchange, replicating a raised receiver call. A London project seeks a $25,000,000 railway over the Thames with elevator access to bridges for passenger traffic.
Aluminum alloys with 1.5 percent copper transmit 12,000 horsepower from Snoqualmie Falls to Tacoma and Beattie, over forty miles. The wire is light and strong enough for 150 foot spans, reducing pole count. Insulated cables negate weight savings due to larger diameter and insulation with lead.
The owner of a rowboat often desires a motor launch for long distances or warm day pulls, but the cost of a new boat with engine and machinery raises storage and resale concerns. The motor casing is cut and adapted to fit the existing craft.
Dr W N Shaw told the Manchester Sanitary Congress that removing the empire of great cities could clean air. He estimated 7 million tons of smoky air daily for London and 1 million tons of water to carry sewage. Five hundred electric fans might vent household smoke, at unknown cost.
Cavitation, a key factor in steamship screw efficiency, arises when screw velocity exceeds a limit, creating a water cavity that stalls speed gains. Studies show avoiding cavitation by maintaining a balance between resistance and propelling surface has raised vessel speeds through redesigned drives.
Cloudland Navigation plans Berlin launch for M Zekell's balloon ascent to measure how far a balloon can travel without landing. The craft, described by the Scotsman, aims to cross the Baltic or other seas, housing over 11 000 cubic metres of gas and food for seven days with twenty days of emergency supply. Lighting is to suffice for 00 hours.
A brief note cites petroleum byproducts discussed in Chicago teaching contexts. It highlights kerosene and lubricants as common outputs while pointing to broader industrial uses.
Eleanor Stagg enjoys riding driving and social teas under her aunt Emma and uncle Harold while tensions rise over her coming out. Mrs Stagg plans a grand ball and social season to enter Eleanor into society, rehearsing dancing lessons and a strict, polished public appearance.
In Chapter IV Emma argues with her husband about Eleanor's social debut. She contends Eleanor, eighteen last autumn, should come out after January, fearing prolonged mourning could harm her. Emma worries about morbid fixation and urges social engagement to ease grief and influence.
A damaged OCR fragment provides limited readable terms but lacks clear event, names, or dates. The incomplete text hints at a notice or notice-like item but no actionable facts or identifiable entities are present.
A reader notes contrasting religious practices across provinces, citing mortality among Muslims and Christians. The piece critiques Mohammedan and Christian customs, arguing for reform and condemning exploitative traditions while praising genuine Christianity and its care for children.
Miss Annig Cassidy a young school teacher on a lonely mountain road is swooped by an eagle while bicycling. The bird’s talons catch in her clothing as the eagle descends, and the struggle ends with the eagle strangled to death in the chain.
Compact reminiscence recalls Dr Charles Carroll Everett and his wit in vivid snapshots. Witty reflections cover his restrained humor, fondness for puns, and playful literary quips about Geraint and a donkey. The piece likens his style to light, wholesome levity amid learned observation.
President Roosevelt's Chattanooga visit featured Lookout Mountain as a key spectacle with sweeping views over seven states. The party admired the Tennessee River bend and surrounding valleys, praising the scenery as a perfect scene despite occasional humorous remarks.
Ireland asserts its lead in the United Kingdom by claiming the first electric railway achievement. The brief note emphasizes national pride in an early transport milestone and hints at broader regional progress in rail electrification.
Amid rising unrest a mob marked by aggression disrupts streets and alarms residents. Local authorities brace for further clashes while citizens call for calm and restraint as investigations begin.
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