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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of brief, era styled notes touches on market prices, political stances, odd jobs, and social quirks. It references a new nickel design, odd wagers, fashion, and humorous asides about news, censorship, and daily life. Strong entities include mention of Portland, Ore and New York patriot themes.
A satirical column highlights a New York woman's $18 000 income as insufficient for household work. It jests about spring headwear priced at 49 98 and humorously notes ridiculous outfits and eccentric characters, including a bullfighting Arkansas man and goats fed by D Lasteyrie.
A 16 year old, Coppens, confessed to killing Mrs Sleep and two young children after a long pattern of blood lust. Prosecutors described the scene at the Sleep farm kitchen where bodies lay. medical reports labeled him subhermal.
A jury convicted Ray Manerhmidt of murdering four members of the Pfanechmidt family at the Ptanechimildt farm including Blanch Pfanechmidt and Rama Kaempen. The court imposed a new penalty seeking the death sentence for the crime.
Washington officials say next winter nearly the entire Atlantic fleet will embark on a three month cruise to the Mediterranean. This move marks the new secretary’s first step toward a policy aimed at keeping the nation peaceful and strengthening its educational impact for sailors.
An echo of the Titanic wreck via Capt Willis of the British town steamer Langepar arriving from French ports reports Col John Jacob Astor wrote a message before going down near the Grand Banks. The note is presented as an heirloom record amid survivor stories.
Hrush and frass fires threaten Ossiper at Crow Wing county north, with further blazes near Long Lake township south of Brainerd. Heavy winds drive the fires and complicate efforts to control the spread.
King George objects to published photographs and to indiscriminate sapshots, noting a dislike shared with the German crown prince. The monarch has publicly stated his stance on portraiture and image use amid ongoing discussions on royal media, reflecting cautious attitudes toward sensational snapshots.
Dr Constantin Theo dore Dumba Austria Hungary’s new ambassador to the United States arrived here from Europe and proceeded to Washington to present his credentials to President Wilson.
Flora Ind reports Mias Mabel Glasscock an Indiana University student who had been missing for a week from Indianapolis has returned home. She was taken with and had gone to a friend's residence.
The estate of the late Prof Thaddeus S Lowe renowned inventor and scientist in Los Angeles California has been appraised at 261 dollars in filing for probate.
Reported amid chaos on Calle de Alcala a hotel fire in Madrid claimed seven lives while a gunman fired at King Alfonso X. A royal escort subdued the attacker, a service man wrestled the revolver free, and the king escaped unhurt. Heroic hotel staff aided guests as rescue and recovery teams searched the ruins for missing guests and bodies.
Joseph Brucker formerly of Milwaukee failed to start the proposed transatlantic flight to the West Indies in the Suchard I balloon as all preparations were complete for dawn. Gas escaped from the chief valve causing deflation and telegrams were sent to Germany for more gas. engineer Kroger protested against the hazardous voyage and promoters insured $50,000 on his behalf.
Ganville, 1 Charged with threatening to burn the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern station at Fallon unless the agent promoted her husband to section foreman. Mrs Ernestine Phelps of Pullen was jailed under $5,000 bond.
In Brussels a general strike for manhood suffrage remains stationary. Some areas have resumed work, while other regions report gains in the strikers' numbers, balancing the overall activity.
President Wilson accepted honorary presidency of the Boy Scouts of America as a mark of appreciation for their work while voting as guides at the inaugural March 4 ceremony in Washington.
In London the suit brought by Lord Sifted Denghan against Arthur Hanesome and Titges Nook Club nobleman begins in the law courts. The case promises a display of the Oscar Wilde scandal from 18 years ago with witnesses expected to recount Wilde’s finances and personal disputes.
M Johnson a stationary engineer was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his 6 year old son by holding him as a speeding train struck them. Johnson testified he planned the death with his wife after a quarrel, detailing the arrangement on the witness stand.
Six safe experts work at the First National bank where a million dollars is locked inside the vault. The combination functions but the bolts fail to draw back, keeping the treasure inaccessible. The scene unfolds in Kanena City, Missouri.
Reports from East Tennessee indicate a severe earthquake shock was felt in Knoxville and surrounding areas. No lives were reported harmed, and officials cautioned residents to check for aftershocks and structural damage.
Mrs Story heads the C A A campaign in Washington DC as Mee Wie Ham Cumming of New York City runs thrice for the post. The vote total reported shows Story winning with 660 to 69 for Horton, amid a charged political rally and party tensions.
The will of a deceased financier sets J P Morgan as chief heir with contingent rights. It details residuary legacies to a widow and conditions for principal distribution to relatives. The document mentions a monetary provision of 15 dollars to Ada Thurston and others, with specific property interests linked to the Morgan family estate.
In Washington the president called eight named Republican senators to a meeting and decided that each state’s senators must be consulted before any appointment. The list includes James, Warren, Clark, Pee, Oliver, Cummine, and Krecret from respective states. The president stressed that members of either party should have a chance to voice any concerns before selection.
The city attorney ruled that the term rooting is not legally a loud untierretary sound and that an ordinance protecting hospitals applies only to street noises from traffic in the dispute over locating a New Coast league ball park.
Hellingham Wash Furth a Seattle banker was found guilty of conspiracy in the insolvency case of the Schricker bank of Lachiner. He allegedly conspired with Kehricker to accept deposits while knowing the bank was insolvent.
One pupil found ill with smallpox prompted the temporary closure of two Rock Island public school buildings. Cases are scattered across the city as officials move to contain the outbreak.
A blaze at the Meleod clothing store in Calgary destroyed the building and contents and spread to the Albertan newspaper plant, causing extensive damage to the facility. The fire reportedly caused losses up to $300,000 for the city.
Moomingten, Til-Ceeil Leshey, a young Vernon Indiana farmer, went into a Greenview churchyard and ended his life by swallowing carbolic acid. He was reported to be despondent over ill health.
Missouri report warns that inmates, relatives, and lawyers in Jefferenn and Miewcorgt are exploited by claims of immediate parole or release in exchange for money. Jack Wathion, a board member, notes dozens of applications and daily influx of requests, with many seeking pardons or parole via fees.
The article reports Jefeverety Gow Maher arguing against calling an extra session to consider amendments. It states the amendment would make United States Senator elections direct by the people and align with state primary law, with related nominations and elections to follow in November.
The state agriculture bureau states the peach crop suffered minimal damage from a late frost. Experts expect a near normal fall harvest with sufficient yields, noting a large portion of fruit trees remain hardy and productive. Jefferson City hosts the annual fair with students from Springfield Jopeville and Joseph invited to attend May 15.
Jeferma City selects Irmaiaig Mies Ware to represent Cole County in the annual spelling contest held under supervision of the Ashwell county superintendent and the state department of education. The county contest occurs in May with the state event to follow.
In August 1410 at Pacific Hod Hrown received 1 year for attacking a Whjtarold girl. Plord Taylor was given a Life sentence for aiding in killing an unthvent fed man. Fred Taylor received 1 year and Frank Herringer five years for burglary after pleading guilty.
Jefferson City office issued the list of delegates to the Southern Conference of Women and Child Labor to be held at Meridian Mississippi. April 8 delegates include Henrietta Gos grove Joplin John T Smith Katheasty Mrs William Mueller and J Woemis St Louis.
A party of three Germans organized in Springfield will undertake a three months tour of Europe starting May. The trip is described as purely for pleasure with initial plans set in Springfield.
Boonrville Telephone has purchased all Bell Telephone Company interests in the city and Cooper County for 220 dollars. The two firms will be consolidated into a single operation.
Columbia Geo Chambers was arraigned in court on charges of writing illegal prescriptions under the local option act. A preliminary trial date was set for the next term of court.
Laure Garnett found her cow in the city pound and refused to pay the $2 release fee. She attempted to free the animal and was arrested and fined $9.75 in police court.
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