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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
1
A jumble of headlines and notes discusses Kinnaper escape attempts, health improvements, crimes, military tensions, and political forecasts. The fragment references George Kerr, Mrs. James H. Boyle, and various stray topics from Chicago and San Francisco, hinting at broader news coverage and sensational incidents.
Mrs James H Boyle born in Mercer Pennsylvania was taken to Pittsburgh then forced aboard a train to Mercer. She struggled near Valencia and attempted to escape through a rear car window as sheriff and detectives restrained her. A crowd at Grave City station jeered and police held back bystanders while officers escorted her back to safety.
Fragmentary report references conflict between Austria and Survia and a man who married a girl in Pennsylvania. The text is garbled and does not provide clear events, dates, or names.
The report notes German inventors working on fuzes for destruction and war balloons, with a gun factory man seeking both to profit and defy authorities. It mentions confidence men interrupted by a policeman in a city park, and an arburst farmer from laws reflecting business restrictions.
A fragmented note hints at a journey by train across the continent for a game. The message muses on time, exchange, and purpose, with unclear details about who travels and what is being shared.
A report asserts a German invention locates a water plant capable of exterminating mosquitoes. The text expresses hope and expectation that the German government will not act as the other exterminators of pests, implying doubt about competing campaigns or methods.
A woman from Tondera Schiesche- Holstein brings action against a number of townspeople who have labeled her a witch. The entire population shuns her outdoors and refuses to walk on the same side of the street.
The German crown prince has decided he will not visit the United States this year. Officials note the decision likely brings little regret, though supporters recalled his relations and the cordial time imagined during past travels by Prince Henry of Prussia.
Rateul the bandit surrenders the $1000 ransom believed paid by Britain for Kaid Sir Harry MacLean. The act signals acceptance of the new sultan’s sovereignty and promises to curb his attacks. Morocco’s mood shifts toward order, yet the landscape remains lively and picturesque.
The Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin notes statistics from a university inquiry showing the marriage rate among graduates. Of 540 women who earned degrees for scholarship, only 64 have taken matrimony by life’s end, suggesting little support for co education based on this data.
The letter from Africa prompts comment on Mr Roosevelt's natural history notes as a crowd of nature fakers eagerly seeks to correct him for publicity and to shape public perception.
Millions are to be placed at the disposal of Burbank in his remarkable plant life experiments. Momer at the present time is talking to some good purpose, and in spite of it being the root of all evil, is planting some of usually good seed in the way of benefit to the race.
Near Cuervo New Mexico a posse killed John Johnson and Sebastian Sandoval after a lone chase. The men reportedly abducted Juans Sanches from her uncle’s ranch thirteen miles from Cuervo, intending to marry. The girl’s uncle formed a posse and led the pursuit.
Sheriff Huey of Pottawatomie County attached the Kansas Southern & Gulf railroad for 736 dollars in taxes. The locomotive and several cars were chained to the rails, abandoning train service. The line ran eight miles from Blaine to Westmoreland, built toward the state capital but never paid expenses.
In Vandalia Missouri seven year old Mary Hutchinses stood by the Owakiver and said she did not want to live longer. She then walked off a thick embankment and entered the water. Sherman Freeman sixteen leaped into the stream and pulled her to safety despite the strong current.
The text presents a garbled collage of dialogue and mangled words. It references a Mr Dustiestax and a Washington Star style remark praising foresight and sagacity, then devolves into nonsensical phrases about Delamn and Regorra with stray mentions of an ostrich and a judge.
Crowds gathered at all stations en route from Pittsburgh to Mercer to witness the transfer of kidnapper James Boyle to Mercer County jail. He arrived heavily manacled, guarded by sheriffs deputies, with his wife to be brought from Pittsburgh for a formal arraignment in a few days. No violence occurred during the journey though Boyle appeared nervous and asked if crowds might harm him.
Edward Whitaker former New Orleans inspector of police must serve three months in prison after the state board of pardons refused his pardon petition. He and detectives entered the office of a local paper and fired at the editor over articles attacking him.
In Merida vigilant riders attack tobacco and hemp fields. Koreans imported by large landowners are used in field labor. Mexican workers protest and raid these fields, damaging crops. A ruler in Benegein Seids reports fires. Landowners, alarmed by depredations, plan organized resistance against the riders.
The bill introduced by Representative Robert proposes extreme penalties for kidnapping and concealing a child. It sets life imprisonment for kidnapping and hiding a child under two years to extort ransom. The measure targets several related crimes and strengthens penalties across the board.
A Tuesday night tornado tore through Laredo Texas killing one person and injuring four others. The storm caused an estimated $75,000 in property damage and destroyed all communications to parts of the city.
Washington officials announced Tuesday afternoon that Wade Hall of Ohio will remain in his role as assistant to the attorney general. The move follows an agreement with Mr. Ellis to continue in the position, ensuring stability in the office.
In Belgrade Servia Kieg Peter Friday met with political leaders about his son Crown Prince George II renouncing his right of succession. Indications Friday night suggest George II will withdraw the renunciation.
Sharon, Pennsylvania where James P Whitla, father of the abducted lad, returned home Thursday night guarded by private detectives. He carried the $10,000 ransom recovered after James Boyle and his wife were arrested in Cleveland.
The First National Bank of Port Gibson, Ohio, closed its doors on Friday with capitalization at 25000 dollars. All deposits were transferred to Citizens State Bank and depositors will be paid.
Grand Junction Colorado District Judge Shackelford named Alor anda Eeex Miller as receiver for the Grand Junction Smelting company. The plant has been idle for more than three years.
Washington DC The War Department has ordered about three dozen Mariin noiseless gun devices for testing within the past two or three weeks at the Presidio of Monterey California.
A garbled report notes Major BH and comrades leaving New York aboard a transport for Africa, with references to San Juan Hill and Theodore Roosevelt era context. The fragment hints at a military or expedition movement connected to Roosevelt era events.
Mexico's largest warship the General Guerrero arrived at Salina Crue from Liverpool where it was built. The voyage covered a long ocean route and the ship is described as about the size of a private cutter.
An explosion at a Texas slag pit near BE Paso mel ter Thursday left one man dead two others fatally injured and four more seriously hurt. Investigators are assessing cause and safety measures at the site.
Washington announces Henry A Wise will be nominated to the United States district court for the Southern District of New York to succeed Henry J Stimson. The nomination was revealed on Tuesday by the president as part of a broader judicial appointments push.
In Buffalo New York engineer Kable and fireman Gest were almost killed when an eastbound Lehigh Valley freight boiler exploded late Tuesday afternoon near Corfa. Both men perished in the wreck, with rescuers racing to reach the damaged locomotive and clear the wreckage.
Denver reels from heavy wet snow and freezing rain that blacked out six thousand telephone wires and telegraph lines, crippled electric and fire alarm systems, halted streetcars, delayed trains, and left the city cut off from outside communication with damage estimated around two hundred thousand dollars. poles and downed lines disrupted Laramie street viaduct sections and sparked fires from frayed wires as residents trudged through slush to work.
Chief Sanitary Officer Gorgas reports Panama Canal conditions are more favorable than any time since American control. The Isthmian canal commission records 671 deaths among 4 190 employees, a rate of 20 per thousand, with the black death rate lower than the white.
A severe snow storm swept Colorado and western Kansas overnight turning into a tornado near Edson Sherman County. A Rock Island freight train derailed off the tracks between Edson and Morrow, with several towns reported devastated and fatalities feared.
The Swift Hall of Engineering receives a 106000 gift from Pilward F Seuk of Seift & Co and Mrs GF of Swit. Northwestern Television of Evanston launches a new channel peering a program that will be taught from now on.
A winning engineer named Brady was killed by Joesph F Flanagan after an attack at a bar near their home on Wednesday. Police said Flanagan attacked Mrs. Gredy at the bar, triggering the fatal incident.
A Chicago man recalls placing a tombstone fragment at Mount Olivet cemetery while aging relatives’ memory is honored. The scene includes a priestly figure and an incident where a fragment broke, reflecting a somber moment during a Wednesday observance.
In Island Hall, Md, the Wetcher family suffered a deadly incident with 48-year-old Hose Wetcher dead and others critically ill in what authorities say appears to be botulism from canned ham.
Secretary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor plans a St Louis trip for city election week. He will deliver two or three addresses as part of the campaign effort.
Boston aerial navigation company aims to build a larger dirigible balloon than first proposed and have it in service between Boston and New York next summer. The move follows a push for enhanced air travel capability and regional transport prospects.
Annapolis Maryland midshipmen baseball game ended with a 5 to 0 defeat as St John’s College nine from the city defeated Navy on a Wednesday afternoon.
Pekri s China government submits proposals on administration of the Russian railroad toward Manchuria with aims at Chinese or international control of Harbin municipality.
Italian vessel Briedisi Tee Italiam sailing Ree eel icesda struck Tuesday morning and is in a dangerous position. Officers and crew have been taken.
Readers urged to treat constipation daily with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin advertised as a permanent cure. Personal testimonials from Quincy Illinois and others highlight relief after using the product, with a call to write for free area details and address.
A young Goldfield student, Harry, explains his repeated school lateness to his father after a breakfast library visit. The father recounts a teacher’s note about three late arrivals and Harry defends himself, insisting he never misses the start.
A customer recounts chronic kidney pain improving after using Dean's Kidney Pills. The statement, dated 188, cites swelling subsiding and health returning, attributed to the product sold by McAlbara Co in Buffalo New York.
Advertising copy touts Defiance Starch as stronger and requiring less application, claiming it leaves fabrics crisper and preserves weave quality unlike rival brands. It cites comfort for home laundry and contrasts with heavy pastes that mask texture and ruin appearance.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger quotes a selicitous Walter asking how the possum tastes. The patron replies it tastes pretty good, the walter counters with a quip about genuineness, and the exchange ends with a playful note about a great pretender.
Turkish cigarette manufacturers urge Kentucky to cultivate Turkish tobacco to supply rising imports. The industry reports imports increasing from about 25 thousand to four million dollars, highlighting demand and potential local farming opportunities despite unclear OCR fragments.
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