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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
2
A sprawling collage of odd observations, jokes, and society notes. Items touch on beekeeping, cement houses, Elberta peach crop, Zeppelins, cooking lessons, fashion, a court actress, misused wages, and playful quips about divorce, royalty, and politics. Names and places appear in shorthand, reflecting a rambly, late era editorial voice.
In Laurel Delaware armed Black attackers fired on a crowd wounding and killing. Orent Stockley an 11 year old boy was killed. George Hudson was wounded and had a leg amputated. John Kempern a barber was shot in both legs. Several others injured. Police failed to stop the mob as windows shattered and buildings damaged. Leaders were captured and three ringleaders imprisoned.
Wage differences between Illinois Central telegraphers and management are adjusted with a small raise. Key men receive no advance in pay, and the strike threat subsides as negotiators divide the remaining gap. Total increase to about $7,? a year per telegrapher, with roughly 1,400 workers impacted.
Washington DC Democrats and Republicans held caucuses to organize the house amid splits. Champ Clark of Missouri and South Trimble of Kentucky are contenders for top roles as the party factions seek to shape the agenda. The sergeant at arms race and other key offices ignite a fierce contest, with veterans urging restraint.
The first emigration to Canada last week consisted of about 900 negro families from the vicinity of Chearyies county area. The move aims to effect further colonization and penalize settlement in Oklahoma and Musheger counties.
Promoters plan a new line from Oklahoma City toward the Missouri border to connect with the Missouri, Oklahoma & quit line. Citizens form a stock company by a small meeting of the state commerce and subscribe 175 dollars in stock. The heaviest purchases come from representatives of packing houses in Oklahoma City.
Leaders Chiraco UhW Park Pelham Miller discuss the wage dispute with telegraph workers. About 95 of 1000 telegraphers voted to strike, seeking a 20 percent increase. a strike was threatened in April if demands were not met.
Mexico City reports indicate Diaz will relinquish the post after a brief transition. Josef Lumantaur is named to direct the new Sabinet formation as the process proceeds, with the portfolio residents guiding the handover and potential successor returning to Europe for duties.
A divorce decree favored actress Edta Goodwin over her husband Nat Croodwin. Supreme Court Justice Glegerhich signed the ruling.
Reports from Nogales say 1000 or more were killed or wounded in a three day battle near San Rafael Sonora between federal and insurgent troops. Fire destroyed San Rafael, with many civilians feared dead or burned as fighters clashed and smoke blanketed the town. Confirmations were scarce as officials warned of heavy losses on both sides amid shifting reports.
A cyclone struck the town causing severe damage and reports say at least six people died. The disaster left homes and businesses destroyed and residents struggling to cope amid the wreckage and disarray.
The mayor objected to portions of a stage production believed to be immoral and ordered changes after viewing Two Women. The city official deemed certain lines in the performance as improper and pushed for revisions prior to the show’s run.
Indianapolis Iowa labor news reports John P White of Iowa has arrived to assume duties as president of the United Mine Workers of America succeding Thomas L Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio Vice President Frank Hayes and Secretary Treasurer Edwin Ferry were reelected and will remain in office
An orphan named Eric Colgrove and Pat Morris witnessed a wagon carrying 15 children fleeing toward their homes. The orphan seized the wagon rear, halted the horses, and stopped the escape. Authorities may investigate the sequence and ensure the children’s safety.
A Des Moines gunman shot during a failed heist at the county courthouse. Police say a vault holding $100,000 in tax collections was left untouched while a map and a man suspected in the attempt were arrested. The incident appears to be the most daring robbery attempt in the city’s history.
In Peoria a girl, Miss Bernice Hillis aged 17, suffered a throat injury after swallowing a harp string about four inches long during an accident. She was treated at Pragtor hospital.
A 6th James ff Scout in the state digar ment resigned, citing a delay to a $19,000 Carnegie pledge for the promotion. The cited figure and events tie to the executive committee, with details unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
Hinsdale resident D KK Pearces will mark his birthday on April 14 with a Gletritutiga charity event. The celebration aims to raise about $200.0 to support various organizations, distributing most funds to athall colleges and related groups.
A 12 year old, Marc Camplio, from Trough lon, reportedly jumped 698 times in skipping rope before dying en route to a doctor. Police investigate possible accident at the scene and note the extreme effort led to collapse.
An unconfirmed Sanonika report claims Abdul Hamid the deposed sultan of Turkey has died. The report notes he reportedly attempted suicide days earlier after a failed escape plot.
Sacramento California, the thirty ninth legislature adjourned sine die at midnight. The anti Japanese bill passed the senate last week died in committee in the house.
Adolph G. Huen, born in Baltimore and long associated with the Pasteur Institute in Richmond, Va, a pioneer in microscopy and histology, died at his home in Waverly, a Richmond suburb. He was 61.
The Tere Nova carrying Captain Scotts Antarctic expedition party reportedly returned to the point from which the dash would start and was found in good shape.
Police hunt for arsonist who set fire to West Tampa race track buildings including the grandstand and sheds. Damage is estimated at $50,000 for the blaze that struck the Tampa area.
Twenty young Scottish brides elect arrived with their fiances in New York aboard the Caledonia. Each affianced husband had previously come to America seeking better fortunes and had sent for his bride to join him in the United States.
Two Illinois cereal companies filed a complaint with the interstate commerce commission demanding reduced freight rates on breakfast foods. The action targets Santa Fe and eighteen other railroads.
Three men are dying and eight others are seriously injured after a blast at the Minnesota Billard company plant in Milwaukee Wisconsin. The fire caused about 100000 dollars in damages to the facility.
Budapest Hungary reports the official census shows Hungary with a population of 20 205 700 an increase of 1 596 000 over ten years.
San Bernardino and Colton moved 173 carloads of oranges and lemons eastward, totaling 25 million fruit in a single day. The record shipment marks a historic peak for the region's citrus moving out of southern California.
Mr and Mrs William J Bryan announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Dexter Bryan to Richard Lewis Hargreaves a young businessman of Lincoln Neb The announcement notes the forthcoming wedding plans in Lincoln and identifies the families involved.
In Galesburg, T. C. Richard, son of Maqnon, lies at the point of death from burns after her clothes ignited. Her young daughter Pearl suffered severe burns while attempting to rescue her mother.
A group broke into Stevgma hall dormitory at 2 AM, overturned beds, and dragged about a dozen girls. About twelve youths were summoned before the faculty and several girls returned home. The student body of Wash State College abstained from classes until those responsible are identified and expelled.
London reports Chinese regulars in the Ti district fired on Russian troops. The Russian office has instructed Minister Korostoverz at Pekin to demand an explanation from the Chinese government.
A fashionable wife’s husband jokes about keeping her in style at a Valon Teague gathering. He denies trouble, then concedes the challenge would vanish if not for her taste in gowns. The quip highlights social pressures of dress and status among women observers.
W W Brann of Carrollton Kentucky reports relief from itching piles after using a sample jar of Resinol Ointment with warm water baths. The product is sold by all druggists.
A puzzled Hinks now leads a trek toward Asia Minor in search of Methuselah's birthday present enigma. The expedition aims to uncover a legendary buried treasure linked to ancient times and famed longevity.
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