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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
2
A quirky column surveys oddities across society, farming, crime, and culture. It notes fox hunting trials in New Jersey, a smiling Los Angeles resident risking a jail joke, and the humor of chronic money woes in marriage. It jests at cow fame, corncob pipes, and a milk ing machine while dipping into global events and fashion parades.
A Montreal physician gave a pint of his own blood to experience life as a patient, illustrating doctors' genuine desire to cure. The piece also notes fashion autocrats may force ugly Turkish harem dresses, but no autocrat can silence women today.
A volley of remarks mocks American literary critics and highbrow chatter. An English paper accuses Americans of lacking humor while a Canadian asserts minus ninety degrees at high altitude. The piece ends with a caution to skyscraper builders.
After months of investigation directed by private detective William Burns, John J. McNamara, international secretary of the Bridge and Structural Ironworkers, was arrested in Indianapolis for complicity in dynamiting the Los Angeles Times building and an ironworks plant. Detectives found nitroglycerin in a barn near the city. The testimony connects James McNamara and A. Schmidt and Dave Kaplan to a larger ring, with further arrests anticipated as prosecutors press charges.
In a Bell Oil Co yard incident at 51 Ferry street a Wabash tank car containing 4000 gallons of gasoline exploded. Three people died instantly, four more were fatally burned, four died later, and six were seriously hurt. A 200 foot flame column shot upward, showering nearby houses and bystanders with burning liquid. The blast rocked the North Side.
Eugene Pesancon and Francis Rodin, both white, were hanged in the Louisiana state penitentiary for the murder of Herman Reidel, an aged German clocksmith, in New Orleans last October.
The Owl ferry capsized while crossing the Hillsborough River in Tampa Florida. At least two passengers drowned and twenty or more people, many of them young women, were thrown into the water. Rescue efforts were underway as authorities investigated the cause.
A street car on Seneca street in Buffalo, New York, exploded a cartridge causing a bullet wound to Arthur B. Dover who was nearly a block away. The cartridge shell was recovered at the scene.
The house approved the reciprocity bill after a six day debate by a vote of 264 to 89. The passage marks a victory for supporters and outlines the bill's key terms and implications for interstate cooperation.
Washington reports a four and a half hour house skirmish over reciprocity with Democratic Oscar Underwood opposing the bill and denouncing steel interests. The roll call split with 8 Democrats voting for, 65 Republicans against, and 1 Socialist. Republicans and 11 Democrats opposed. Debate to continue on amendments as Martin of South Dakota offered a fresh meats amendment.
In a chaotic court moment Esposito tore a glass eye from his head and hurled it at the president, prompting a stunned suspension as inmates in steel cages shouted and cursed during the melee.
Washington says Maj George F E Pickett, 47, Ohio native son of Gen Pickett famed for Gettysburg charge, died while en route from Manila to Nagasaki. Coroners and officials report death by natural causes amid wartime travel.
In Decatur Indiana Gari Mapes is said to have killed himself after allegedly forming a death pact with Mrs. James Logue who previously ended her life. Mapes reportedly took two ounces of carbon disulfide and died soon after.
A defiant statement declares he will hold his head erect at all times, promising to preserve his self-respect in every place he travels. The wording emphasizes steadfast dignity regardless of surroundings or circumstances.
The heated session features Rep laments of 60 years in varied life, arguing United States can forgo reciprocal deals with foreign nations while protecting forests. Underwood and Cannon clash over Steel interests as speakers press views on costs of living and farmer prices amid talk of a reciprocity bill.
Fragmentary report alleges former senator Lorimer funded seek to influence 1919 election. Testimony links William Vurgess of Duluth to a $10,000 donation for Latimer’s campaign while a witness described efforts to secure support through political favors. The piece cites affidavits and denials by Hopkins and other figures amid a bribery probe.
The readable lines list states and numbers amid garbled phrases about a bill related to a House, trials, and a list of names and places. It mentions Michigan Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas and others with associated counts, showing a disordered roll call or seat distribution.
In New Orleans area storms caused at least eleven thousand pregnancies? a misread line. A white man named Spill was killed by lightning at Crowley Louisiana. The text reports a man killed and extensive damage including demolished homes and numerous injuries.
The proposed Bell Telephone deal with Independent companies for sale to Weil interests has fallen through, according to the Bell company. The merger plan is terminated, ending the anticipated consolidation in the Syracuse area.
Eddy Counsel of Concerl N M argues a demurrer on behalf of the executors of Watera Mary Baker Wy Hels in the United States circuit court. The motion mirrors a county court demurrer, asserting similar points of law.
Commander Thos Green of Edo Murray camp United Confederate Veterans will succeed regarding command. Trig. Gen John 3. Hell on the head of the second brigade Arkansas division United Confederate Veterans.
A syndicate of African American investors led by Booker T. Washington seeks to acquire the International and Great Northern properties at the U S receivership sale set for May 15 in Palestine Texas. The group aims to purchase the mallroad at Dallas Texas as part of the deal.
United States minister to Denmark Hon. Maurice Frapels Egan received the Lae ture medal from the University of Notre Dame. The honor was presented to him a year ago during a ceremony at Notre Dame in South Bend.
Aw senior Frank Jlg wis filed in Arapahoo county circuit court seeking 105,000 against the estate of the late Thomas F Walsh for alleged non payment of taxes on cash etc.
Shawnee Ok News reports Town Marshal Arnett of McLoud shot dead by two men attempting a robbery at a store. A posse pursued the suspects toward Oklahoma City, details unresolved.
In a federal court case filed in New Orleans Sullivan sues Paul Pellx and Wo Wn Stiles for 60000 damages over a beard cutting incident tied to an election dispute. The court seeks to establish the market value of whiskereyl FO.
A magistrate notes that if payment was not made by the buyer the dealer may have charged it for them, implying a dispute over who bears the cost and how it was billed.
A distressed narrator describes a severe eczema outbreak starting on the neck with itching, sleepless nights, and repeated scrubbing with remedies. After trying Canewa Kemective and Curellure Soap, relief begins, but the piece also touches on police efforts and thefts involving local youths during the period.
The readable fragments discuss opposition to a cleaner city plan and imply a shift in work status. Mentions readers, an opposition stance, and an uncle leaving a valuable interest in a major machine shop. Details are incomplete but indicate local civic and labor themes.
A piper on a Sworttish estate forgot weekday duties after a raucous Saturday and, on Sunday, played reveille. The master shouted about the fourth commandment, asking if he knew it. The piper replied in a stubborn, humorous garbled response about playing the pipes.
A fragmentary advert relates constipation causing many diseases and promotes Dr. Pierce's medicines as a thorough cure. It mentions a family remedy tone and cites Pheasant Pilate as part of the language, reflecting old period advertising style.
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