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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
2
A jumble of comic notes and curiosities from Marble Hill includes fashion chatter on harem and hobble skirts, jokes about radium uses, a Texas milk theft arrest, teaching youth, and a New York office boy losing $20 in Wall Street speculation.
A fragmented account mentions a woman seeking to prove love with evidence of letters calling a man an ugly monkey and a curly bear. An astronomer is cited arguing comets are dust and need not be feared. A Connecticut fisherman claims a pickerel struck at his nose, implying a comically large nose.
Under the new law it costs 10 to carry a pistol in New York instead of 2 50. But observers doubt the change will reduce shootings even with higher fees or strict enforcement. Sir Hiram M. is praised for a US dish spork and beans and a future foreign authority may elevate the humble pie.
A jilted Brooklyn man sues a former sweetheart for time wasted in courting her. She defends by invoking a woman's right to pursue happiness by changing her mind. Courts have upheld this constitutional right, which predates creation, leaving the plaintiff with little remedy.
The Siamese king Bodulch Choa Fa Maha Za iravudh sends thanks to an American representative for his late father's cremation. He notes willingness to send further cremations of oriental potentates on general principles, but urges not to twist his given name in American court etiquette.
Washington awaits word of a probable clash between Mexican federal troops and insurgents at Agua Prieta as 1,400 rebels advance toward the line. President Taft has the war department bulletins, and Col. Shunk in Douglas is told to preserve neutrality and aid Mexican troops crossing into American soil without provoking conflict. Civilian emissaries carry flags and messages between forces with assurances of mutual respect.
Winnipeg dispatch reports northern Canada bands of sixty Indians on the warpath against trading posts foresters and lumbermen. Famine drives the uprising as rifles and ammunition are sent to the area and the Royal Northwest Mounted Police are dispatched to restore order.
Lieutenant Byas of the navy was piloting a motor plane over a field when the machine cap sized and fell. He suffered injuries in the crash and died a few hours later.
Three men died in a peculiar accident when an automobile turned over in a ditch at Melrose Park and they were pinned under the vehicle as water filled the ditch. The tragedy occurred in Chicago.
P M Ayks of Navarino Onondaga County New York aged old postmaster applies for a pension. He states he was appointed in 1833 and seeks retirement benefits under federal pension provisions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended coal rates to August 1 for anthracite coal on the Pennsylvania system and 25 other coal carrying railroads, preserving current charges while the order stays in effect.
The reciprocity bill with Canada, Taft's favored measure, is under discussion in the U S House as the president urged Congress to reconvene for its passage.
Ottawa labour minister received a telegram from Alberta striking miners requesting the appointment of a conciliation board to conduct an investigation under the industrial dispute act.
Flooding along the Ohio River and tributaries near Evansville Indiana disrupts rail service delaying spring planting by a month. A cloud burst damaged crops washed out bridges and damaged railroad tracks near Sallue Mine. Passenger trains faced hours of delay as central tracks flooded.
Grand Tower Illinois endured a fierce hailstorm with stones as large as feet smashing windows and damaging roofs. Many lights were broken, lights out in churches and homes, forcing children to flee classroom closures. A heavy rain flooded cellars, and families left their houses at night with scant clothing.
Fransville Indiana reports the Ohio River has passed the danger line and is expected to reach 40 feet by Monday, threatening thousands of acres of lowland areas on both Indiana and Kentucky shores and delaying spring planting for over a month. Rivers Green White and Wabash continue rising rapidly.
The steamer Orterle reached Honolulu from Pynehal Madeira carrying 1,552 immigrants including 200 families and 150 singles. During the voyage 67 children died from measles 45 of them.
Governor Deneen issued a statewide proclamation declaring Sunday May 14 as Mothers Day. The measure honors mothers as a cherished national heritage and urges tribute to their affection and devotion across Springfield and the state.
In San Tego California two enlisted men of Company H Thirteenth Infantry U S A named Robert James and Ernest Ferris are jailed on charges of shooting Miguel Morrales an Indian wood cutter.
Washington DC A bill introduced by Senator Cummins assigns the national monetary commission chaired by ex Senator Aldrich to file a final report on or before December 4 1911.
Springfield Illinois Thomas Jennings convicted murderer received a reprieve until June 16 from Governor Deneen to pursue an appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court.
In St Louis Missouri a fatal fire swept the Essex building trapping numerous women and girls who escaped with narrow margins. One man named Robert Meyer died from suffocation as smoke and flames caused extensive property damage estimated at sixty thousand dollars.
Washington reports David Jayne Hill ambassador to Germany resigns. Taft releases Hill and reply accepting resignation with reluctance. Berlin cites Von Hernsdorff resignation rumor. German embassy denies. Hill’s move linked by diplomats to potash talks, though officials insist it aligns with normal practice after a new administration.
Interstate Commerce Commission orders suspend schedules granting through rates to tap HN news until June 1. The action affects 250 railroads, most of which operate in the southwest.
Denham Thompson aged actor and creator of Joshua Whitcomb in The Old Homestead died at his home in West Stawnsey New Hampshire after a long illness. He was 77 years old.
Count Zeppelin’s dirigible Deutschland II arrives from Frankfurt and will be stationed in Dusseldorf to operate passenger flight service under the contract.
Marie Bright, young resident of Clinton Indiana, died after her dress caught fire from a grass bonfire built by herself and other children. The accident highlights dangers of makeshift fires and has prompted safety warnings for youths.
Ithaca N Y Jacob G Schurman president of Cornell University ends the weeks long dispute over admitting black women to the Bagé college dormitory. The move resolves the dormitory access issue at the university confirming enrollment policies.
Georgetown University Latin Greek and English professor Francis Golf bach drowned in the Potomac river while canoeing with two students in Washington D C The accident occurred during a student outing on the river near the capital.
A devastating cyclone tore through eastern Kansas and adjacent states, killing at least 28 and injuring around 100 as wind leveled wires, destroyed homes, barns, and livestock. Towns including Eakridge and Topeka area suffered severe damage, with multiple fatalities reported and rapid efforts hampered by downed telegraph lines.
Topeka Kansas reports a violent tornado sweeping northeastern Kansas on April 12. Six people are dead and scores injured as the storm wrecks buildings from north of Topeka to Solon. The tornado caused extensive damage and left many homes uninhabitable.
A tornado ripped through Lawrence causing multiple fatalities and injuries. Three people died and several were wounded. Property damage ranges from 150 000 to 200 000 dollars. Mrs Jos Sullivan aged 65 of 640 Hindle street was killed when struck by debris from a house.
A violent storm swept western St. Louis causing three deaths in Valley Mine and Cadet, with six Missourians dying outside the city. About 11 people were injured and property losses reach about 1 million dollars as towns were wrecked and structures demolished from St. Louis through the Mississippi Valley to Portland Oregon.
Washington reports Count von Bernsdorff, the German ambassador, resigns his post due to ill health. Dispatch from Bertin notes immediate acceptance of his resignation. The terse transmission signals a leadership change at a pivotal diplomatic posting.
Insurrectos threaten Mazatlan on the west coast of Mexico and the situation is described as critical in a report to the state department from United States Consul Alber.
Francis Hamon chief accountant at the foreign office was arrested charged with embezzling eighty thousand dollars. He faces an official accusation of misusing funds while serving in Paris France.
Deposit and Commerce bank of Cincinnati entered voluntary liquidation after board inspection. Any losses will be borne by the stockholders.
Mrs. Hetty Green will abandon her Hoboken flat and reside at the Waldorf Astoria New York where her son Edward has already been living.
A Boston advertisement claims eczema affects millions, describing symptoms and misery. It touts Cullcura Soap and Ointment as safe, gentle remedies and offers free samples and a pamphlet by mail to sufferers unable to afford treatment.
Wildlife dangers in India show 2904 deaths from wild beasts and men. tigers killed 500 people, wolves 269, other wild animals 684, and snakes 19728. In the same period, 17926 wild animals and 4043 snakes were destroyed.
Baltimore mother reveals her fifteen year old daughter Alice was cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after doctors labeled her illness as Green sickness. She says three bottles restored health and urges others to seek the remedy. Multiple testimonials from grateful mothers accompany warnings to young women about menstrual distress.
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