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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of quirky notes and anecdotes covers fashion, pets, courts, money, travel, and social trends. The column surveys Spring fashion, a collie in court, Napoleon's descendants in Los Angeles, parcel post art, and everyday spending, with sharp asides on manners and modern life. Names and places blur amid rapid, whimsical snippets.
A Chicago professor voices a speculative view that changes in women’s dress could influence culture and industry, likening future shifts to a “tooth feast” for canned soup. The piece also mentions women adopting suspenders for skirts and raises a provocative question about male possession of authority symbols.
A violent incident unfolds as an assassin fires at King Alfonso during a ceremony. The monarch dodges bullets, his staff and guards react, and an officer is struck as the attacker is restrained. The assailant attempts more shots. the king replies with a military salute before the crowd. A French bystander and others react as police escort the wounded and secure the scene.
Militant suffrage leader Emmeline Pankhurst was released from Holloway jail after serving nine days of a three year sentence. The suspension occurred amid ongoing protests at the country home of the Chevalier and amid attention on Chartist figures.
damaged OCR text from Norfolk archival note about an event involving a person and a vessel. readable parts reference Prytag and a revenge cutter Beenie with a journey from Ctaclestes to SO. no clear dates, names, or outcomes can be confirmed.
President Wilson announced a broad slate naming five appointees as he seeks to unite the party. The moves include a former Wyoming governor as assistant secretary of state and a Georgia editor as counselor of the state department, with other nominations to the foreign service and revenue service. Washington, D.C. and Switzerland figures were also cited in the announcements.
An official report states a miner was fatally injured when a fleeing vehicle opened fire as he approached a location. His wife is detained in connection with the case, with authorities alleging conspiracy by several suspects. Witnesses and investigators are examining the sequence of events and potential involvement.
The county option measure faced swift defeat as the Senate committee rejected the bill and sent it to a subcommittee. Seven senators voted to send the bill down a committee path, signaling the likely end of the proposal on the Senate side.
Word from Paris reports Jo Sep Brecker to sail from Las Palmas in a dirigible balloon headed for the Atlantic. Attended by Casary Lamoda the voyage is set to commence on April 26 with Brecker aiming toward the Americas, following an attempted launch around April 21 or 25.
Washington reports lack of appropriations will keep 12 house members and the 10 senators from attending the Jefferson memorial dedication in St. Louis on April 27. Officials cite travel expenses as the barrier, with possible last minute changes. London notes suffragist leader Emmeline Pankhurst released from Holloway jail after a hanger strike. she had been jailed recently.
A fragmentary Vignette from St Louis mentions Albert Bauler of Me tomb writing to Chief Young Arkice to sing Jota White at a party left by Pelle Robert. He was a comsig to the deceased woman.
In New Orleans Illinois a Kansas City based coffin expert from Sars Lander company Hayes Sara senior testified a man supposedly dead after a falling tree was placed in a casket and later revived during a viewing, surprising mourners and prompting legal scrutiny.
Two United States sailors were killed and three others wounded in a street sighting along a California coast port town. Police investigated the incident as a marine-related altercation with local authorities coordinating the response and medical teams treating the injured. A subsequent briefing noted foggy conditions as a possible factor in the events.
The Brazilian government cables its recognition of the new republic after tense discussions with the neighboring government. Officials in Brasilia say ties will normalize as diplomatic posts resume activity and trade channels reopen.
A Salem pastor at the Koobraster Presbyterian Church was removed after allegations a church member made slanderous stories about the minister. Witnesses testified the accuser claimed the pastor preached while other church members rebuked the conduct. The case involved charges of defamation and assault tied to a contentious church dispute.
A plan to create a permanent federal flood relief fund of 100 million dollars for disaster work in coastal regions, earthquakes, and other catastrophes was proposed in two resolutions. Rep Cary of Wheoeasts suggested directing remaining funds to the Interior Department and authorizing immediate construction of dikes and levees with dredging and refitting efforts.
Washington reports that Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, faced a threats at his home, with mentions of possible force used by an attacker, creating a tense, unsettling incident.
An Indian frontier incident reports a detachment of Chinese troops assaulting police from a survey party near Hurma. Casualties are said to be unknown as the attackers disengaged after the clash. Local authorities vow to review the incident and strengthen patrols.
Washington announces former Senator Francie M Cockrell of Missouri will serve as a civilian member on the government's board overseeing fortifications. The appointment adds veteran oversight alongside former Senator Warner.
A mysterious nobleman in New Oriente, linked to five Southern families claiming inheritance across Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi and Alabama, faced an enraged group in a tense confrontation. He allegedly produced forged telegrams and collected money while arranging a compromise meeting with officials in Washington, as heirs presented various documents and checks totaling tens of thousands of dollars.
The measure to fund pensions for indigent mothers passed the senate and moved to Gov Cot, with approval expected. It calls for an annual tax levy of one tenth of a mill to create a fund of at least 73,000 dollars to carry out the maternity pension program for destitute widows and women with disabled or deserting husbands. Under 14, the plan provides payments of 2 dollars a month, and 1 dollar monthly for each additional child, with court supervision.
A former teacher in Iowa reportedly halted a hunger strike while in custody, dedicating days to protest until authorities prepared a meal. She resumed eating due to revived tensions and concerns among inmates and staff. The incident followed alarms over her health and custody conditions.
Fragmented report describes suffragette actions in London including attacks on street infrastructure and rail targets. References to smashing fire alarms, disruptions near Tunbridge Wells, and a photo of a suffragette named Mere. Report mentions a Farnborough event and a sinking attack on aeroplane parks by protesters.
Twenty five people injured by a lightning bolt at a hotel lobby in Independance Louisiana. Injured include Rickart Pmwarde Pierre City Missouri and N N Hower Petee City. One woman Olga Ten obovich of Petershore found dead with bullet wound. authorities say possible self-inflicted.
Five babies born to Mr. Charlie Smith of Danby near Ithaca are healthy. The physician reports all five are well and likely to thrive.
A disrupted account notes flood relief efforts in Parker shure where a church and nearby park received aid. An abandoned well frame and debris were left on the shore of the Ohio River after the recent flood event.
An advertisement by the United Shoe Machinery Company praises using machines to cut costs in shoe production. It claims royalties, setup, and maintenance keep average costs per pair well under competing methods, urging readers to write for details on machine-made shoes and the advantages of their equipment.
In Harper's Weekly description of improvised weapons, a crude wooden cannon is examined. The article details a twisted log cannon made from cedar, about six feet long and a foot in diameter, wrapped in hide and treated to resist bursting. It notes construction techniques and mounting used to create functional artillery in conflict zones.
A cryptic reflection questions whether universal gateways would yield better outcomes. It laments degraded realities and ponders sacred truths versus worldly knowledge while contemplating life’s value and the ascent toward love.
A garbled scene shows a woman hurt and startled by persistent knocking. A man rings a front door frop dow bell while she calls for help and clutches at low arms in confusion.
A reader recounts long suffering from anxiety stomach and heart symptoms tied to coffee and caffeine. After switching to Postum the writer reports relief digestion improved and days of trouble fading. The letter touts Postum as a safer delicious alternative and notes other women found similar benefits.
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