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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented Marble Hill page pieces scattered thoughts on a famed umbrella figure, political boasts, and fanciful claims. It alludes to a rich heirloom, Cuban and Pacific references, and a mix of social news, finance, and domestic musings without cohesive narrative or clear event. The tone is provincial and speculative.
Mrs Baldwin, a niece of Gen TS Grant, has held the postmaster role at St. Albans Kanawha county West Virginia for many years and is expected to continue in the position while she lives.
A brief floating news note hints that cologne making is a secret art yet suggests Cologne remains unrelated to theater. A reader moodily learns from a theater visit that daily arts and scents intersect in cultural life.
Obscure text hints at alliances involving dukes and American heirs as stakeholders rush to recover from prior embarrassments and firm up positions. The fragment suggests political or social maneuvering to regain influence and stability.
Lawyers acknowledge the potential for an eighth divorce in the Vandertilt family and consent to take the case if it proceeds, signaling formal legal action amid ongoing marital proceedings.
Jersey City plans a giant illuminated clock with a 25 foot dial, a landmark project poised to redefine the city’s skyline and give residents a brighter reason to head home early.
A bronze tablet on Old South Middle Hall Yale New Haven records the room once used by Nathan Hale Yale 1773 and later occupied by Eli Whitney inventor of the cotton gin and John C Calhoun The piece notes enduring corruption funds at state capitals and criticizes green reporters for missing it while cash remains a dominant force.
Whitelaw Rela the American ambassador to Great Britain and many distinguished persons attended the Hasque Fetes arrancesdl in Sare France in honor of King Edward. His Majesty, who is sojourning at lar Itz Wak, was prevented from attending owing to a storm there.
The text envisions tobacco use persisting into the next generation, noting Mr. Carnegie’s confident forecast. It laments the habit’s enduring disrepute alongside chewing tobacco and suggests most men will still seek the solace of tobacco despite reform efforts.
A harsh practice in Teleen country India involves a cart with stakes at its corners and sides. Pigs and lambs are impaled alive on the stakes as the cart moves toward a village boundary. The animals die in agony during the journey and are removed at the end of the route.
A fragment discusses the growing usefulness of newspaper cartoons to illuminate religious points. The author envisions placing chalk behind each word to illuminate the preacher's message and promote Christian conduct and behavior.
A fragment reports a rare crescent larva named macadoub in Ginlana Brazil. Descriptions mention a feral larva associated with Aspernimen and a figure W. Anderson. Living specimens reportedly display a ruby light and a double row of phosphorescent spots along the body.
Paris report says the Duc de Chint nes died in his Paris apartment of embolism after a February marriage in New York to Miss Theodora Shents. His wife found him lifeless and notified his father Theodoroe P Shoenis in New York as relatives began word to Chicago. A cable from Mrs John A Drake in Chicago confirms the death and ties it to the Shonts family.
Governor Polk addressed a large audience at the Teatle opera house on Friday night in St Joseph. He outlined his record and pressed reforms including ending political favoritism, eliminating racetrack betting, reforming the police, building better roads, and amending the Federal Constitution to allow direct senatorial elections. He also announced his candidacy for United States senator and urged votes from supporters.
A lavish Juneteenth inaugural function in Los Angeles celebrated the arrival of the American battleship fleet. More than 7,200 couples attended a grand dance at the Shriners Auditorium, led by Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas and Mrs Adena R. Chaffee. Officers wore full evening dress as gold lace and rich gowns filled the venue.
In Guatemala City two cadet ringleaders were court martialed and executed shortly after they tried to kill President Cabrera. The president was wounded in the arm but is doing well. Banks and stores reopened Wednesday though the palace and plaza remain under guard. The new American minister Major William Heimke met privately with President Cabrera.
Western league leaders requested managers to observe 79 displays at half during Thursday games to honor Henry Chadwick, the "Father of Baseball," whose interment is in Brooklyn. Other leagues may adopt similar tributes.
Washington lawmakers consider a government employers liability bill. Representative Jones introduces compensation for US government civilian workers and heirs for injury or death occurring in the course of regular work. The maximum payment is stated as Schon.
In Canton a McKinsey home donated to Mishop tenatins by Mrs. Rose Kierer of Clinton for 820000. The Cleveland Catholic diocese plans to open a non sectarian hospital named Merey bespitred with authority stating it will be open to everyone, announced Wednesday night.
San Francisco defense asked Judge Devlin Thursday morning to grant a venue change in the Abraham Ruef bribery case. The defense argued that affidavits show jurors in the city are biased, contending the community cannot fairly try the former politician at this time.
Winnipeg reporter notes the death of John Cl Mc Nobbr described as Canada’s oldest man. Born in Western Canada in 1900, he would have turned 108 in August. He spent his life near Lake Manitoba and was associated with the Hudson Bay Company since boyhood.
Ola Fothrie, mother of Chief White Spoon and a venerable Cheyenne elder, died yesterday at her son Genie White Spang’s home. A prominent figure among the Cheyenne, she was well known in Maine County and respected as part of the tribe’s leadership lineage.
In Wigkesha Wisconsin Pred Herbst of West Allis fatally shot Miks Kimma Kneacendorft after she refused his advances and then killed himself. The incident ends a rejected suitor case leaving authorities to investigate the motive and sequence at the scene in Wisconsin.
In Millville New Jersey William Dooling delinquent tax collector sentences HH McDonald to the county jail for life or until the dollar poll tax is paid. The case centers on McDonald’s failure to settle the tax debt.
A fragment from Taexington Kentucky reports Dawid Pelt involved with his father and several individuals in opening or assisting activities at an Indian of refiners in Georgetown. The text is garbled but centers on aid and local figures.
A new disaster hit the Shanzhai Hankow river region with hundreds of junks sunk and several steamers damaged. The river people face widespread suffering as rescue and aid efforts begin.
Washington report shows House rushing business with six roll calls and more than a dozen pension bills advanced. A new bill protects life on navigable waters during regattas and marine parades, while Burleton resolution calls for a request to the commissioner of corporations on the estate of the fixation in cotton.
Washington senators argued for four new battleships to bolster the Pacific fleet amid appeals from Piles and Heveree to deter war with Japan. Telegraphed urgings from a magazine urged swift action. Bankhead supported national appropriations for goods and a separate $1000 survey bill moved forward for an inland water route from Boston to Wilmington.
Washington General arbitration treaties with Great Britain and Spain were rafted by the senate Wednesday. They are identical with treaties ratified earlier with France, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Norway and Portugal.
President Roosevelt Wednesday afternoon signed the measure employers' ability act recently passed by Congress. Attorney General Bonaparte had assured its constitutionality, finalizing the action in Washington.
Washington delegate Andrews of New Mexico introduced a bid Wednesday to establish in Dona Ana County an annex to all national homes for disabled volunteer soldiers. The annex would be for the exclusive housing of married survivors.
The Washington house, under suspension of the rules, passed three bills and defeated one. Pending at adjournment was a measure directing the attorney general to sue the Oregon and California Railroad Company for forfeiture of land grants in Oregon. Passed bills included mineral lands entry, alienation of Five Civilized Tribes allotments, and relaxing trade restrictions with the Philippines. The attempt to allow foreign white laborers to enter Hawaii failed by a wide margin.
Washington The McCall campaign publicity bill was unanimously reported to the House for passage by the committee on the election of president, vice president, and representatives in Congress. The report had the support of minority members and the National Publicity association.
In Lordsburg Oliver Garrison killed his wife then shot George Allen in the abdomen, fatally wounding him before taking his own life. Reportedly Garrison believed the couple intended to elope, prompting the deadly act.
M Celesteria, governor of the provinces, arrives with his ministers in Santiago. Report says he is deposed by revolutionaries and accompanied by provincial officials, amid ongoing unrest.
A lone witness recounts the events leading to the death of John Cebutke, a resident of Thayer in Sanenman County, who reportedly fell into Sugar Creek and died. The report notes his last known, location and raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In Mobile court records Foley resident The Reals was fined 250 dollars plus costs for mailing improper proposals to a young woman. The United States district court ruled the act a postal wrongdoing and imposed the punishment.
Gottwald Tresselt, 47, collapsed in New York after doctors warned he could survive at most two weeks. Jane, a stomach cancer patient, died by suicide, leaving no further details.
In Wichfield Wisconsin maildogs bit ten six persons including one woman Mrs Archie Paine who was mauled and later died en route to the Chicago Pas tour Institute where doctors say there is no hope for recovery.
Former United States Senator Johnson N. Taumden of West Virginia died at the Hotel Belvidere in Baltimore from kidney congestion after an illness at the hotel for several days. He had been ailing during his stay here.
Coroner Kistler concludes the body recovered from the Mississippi River on April 13 is RTL Me Mride, a wealthy ranch owner from Montana, and states the rancher was murdered for his money.
Dallas police chief Bran denhure renews battle against saloon keepers selling whisky without city licenses. Several arrests have been made as the crackdown continues.
Puffalo M. Ludovic Caminita, the editor of a Paterson New Jersey paper suppressed by the federal government, is under arrest in the current location on an open charge.
In Marshalltown and nearby areas, Illinois and Minnesota workers faced deployment of strikebreakers from Chiesge and Minneap- to resume operations at Central shops, as management moves to override the ongoing labor strike.
Mrs. Lizzie Varvil of Oklahoma City has been notified she passed the civil service examination for a teaching position in the Philippines after teaching in Wankemis schools. The news confirms her qualification and eligibility for overseas service.
The Pennsylvania railroad bans chewing tobacco and spitting in its East Altoona round house as a sanitary measure. The policy adds to long standing bans on smoking in its shops and underscores efforts to keep facilities clean.
Spartanburg South Carolina mill owners vote to close cotton mills until July 1, leaving more than 30,000 workers unemployed. The decision affects the local economy and jobs as the strike and shutdown impact the region.
A landslide at Notre Dame de Salette on the Liguere river near Buckingham buries about half of the hamlet. At least a dozen houses are crushed, Camille La Pointe and eight others are known missing or dead, while Mrs Des Jardins and others are injured. Rescue parties race to recover victims as details trickle in.
Southampton The American line steamer St Paul after leaving Southampton amid a dense sweepstorm rammed and destroyed the British cruiser Gladiator off the Isle of Wight. The Gladiator death toll is 28 with 23 missing and six seriously injured. The admiralty released a revised victims list including an additional hospital death.
New Orleans dispatch summarizes Friday tornadoes affecting four states. Reported deaths near 350 and injuries around 1,200. About 2,500 homes were razed or ruined, with many plantations and farm buildings destroyed. Widespread wreckage in multiple towns and severe homelessness noted.
Butte Montana report notes a $500 reward by the Northern Pacific Railway Co for the arrest and conviction of bandits who attempted a Neath Coast Limited hold up near Homes ake. Two men arrested give contradictory accounts. Battery of boilers explodes at Tipton plant causing about £20,000 damage.
In Salem, Harry H. Lebaron IV, age four, shot and killed his wife whom he wed in February, then killed himself. A note by the couple indicated they planned to die together.
Spokane Washington reports Blackbear a small mining town in North Idaho was nearly destroyed by fire. Two of the towns best houses were blown up with dynamite to halt the blaze.
A major landslide on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line at tunnel No 3 buried an entire freight train. The engine crew escaped after cutting loose from the locomotive.
Missouri news reports a Democratic sweep in a Missouri city with Mayor T Crittenden Jr and President R L Gregory taking office. Celebrations included explosions in City Hall park and a purge of a black police court clerk, signaling a racially charged transition. Local election also notes a Kentucky society formed in Sedalia with 200 members, plus various crimes and incidents across counties including a fatal feud, a murder case, a suicide, and a burglary gunfight involving Mrs Jesse James.
M. Price Taylor of St. Louis, a horseman in the 11 Ranch show, was injured when his horse fell during the opening act. He is reported to be much improved and recovering, after being a guest of the Miller brothers.
AJ N Howlett, a brake man, was fatally injured while attempting to cross in front of a slowly moving tram. He stumbled, fell under the car, and was dragged several yards. His right leg was broken. he was taken to Slater and is expected to recover.
In Morrisville Mo, Ernest D L Hrooks and John Ty Wroanks claim a share of their father's estate in an equity court suit following the marriage of Miss Hattie EL Hrooks to Rev W G Pike. The case notes a church worker as the bride.
A mother recounts using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment to heal her young son’s spreading sores after failed treatments. After three applications the outbreaks subsided with no scarring, and she praises the products highly. July 22, 1907 Attica Indiana.
Hatleville Mayor Ho Dysart denies a published claim that negroes were ordered to depart Hallsville and says there is no occasion for fear of violence. In Malisville a deputy reports two black residents and the mayor asserts safety. Ban on whisky prescriptions follows Toone County medical survey post election after June 1 closes all sales.
Jefferson City and Governor Folk offer a $200 reward for the apprehension and conviction of the unknown slayers who killed Judge James A. Fink at his Springfield home. The notice urges informants to come forward with information leading to arrests.
Marshall-James W. Piper a 45 year old prominent stockman and farmer living near the city attempted to kill himself aboard a Chicago and Alton train near Odessa Missouri. He slashed his throat with a pocketknife and was restrained by fellow passengers who recovered the weapon and disarmed him. After being disarmed he tore his wounds with his fingers and blood covered the coach. Spanish grapegrowers favor American oak staves for barrels noting superior fruit preservation.
A Hickman Kentucky report says a team driven by William Campbell crashed while moving with his wife and child. With no brakes on the wagon a heavy box fell from the load spooking the horses and the family was killed.
A Toledo Blade quip notes that a man living in a flat becomes unusually troubled by a neighbor’s singing. The remark highlights common neighborly tensions and urban living quirks.
After securing life’s basics people seek luxuries and additional comforts. The remark highlights shifting desires as prosperity grows.
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