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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1903
Page
2
A scatter of brief items, jokes, and miscellany from the Marble Hill Press era. It riffs on politics, society, and culture with names like Sir Thomas Lipton, General Gil, and Judge Crane. The tone blends satire with short anecdotes about public figures, newspapers, and domestic life.
Treasurer W P Williams and Kanasas Penitentiary officials outline plans to install a binder twine factory, despite limited 14000 budget, requiring buildout and external machinery. Geologist James A Mekinongs notes Missouri River shifts at Jefform City area. Governor Dockery inspects Missouri Guard. state school funds apportioned with Jackson County leading.
The jury in Caruthersville Missouri returned a murder verdict against Charles Austin after about forty minutes. The trial featured eye witness Goldie Johnatoo and a dramatic account of the tragedy, with earlier testimony including an alleged threat by Austin. Attorneys sought a new trial, which was denied.
In Palmyra Missouri Henry Bier and his wife of 57 and 49 years brought a family group to a photographer. The picture included themselves and 12 children, two of whom died. A copy was sent to President Roosevelt to prove local race conditions, and the president sent a congratulatory reply. In Carthage Missouri a peafowl in J D Kelly’s yard died of grief after its mate’s loss, the hen sulking and refusing food until death.
J C Rogera a Princeton Missouri station agent and Alvord operator was struck Friday evening by an Illinois Central engine and died three hours later. He tried to jump on the pilot, slipped, and fell between the engine and platform. He was bumped on the head by a box car during three attempts to rise. The remains were sent to Mayx ville De Kalb County Missouri.
Isaac Gearhart, a young farmer from near Joplin Missouri, was shot and killed by Town Marshal Sturoot late Saturday night in Barcoxie. Gearhart and companions drank in town. on leaving the marshal was run down and overthrown. He fired into the crowd wounding Gearhart fatally.
Rev H B Smith of the Christian church tendered his resignation effective September 1 due to unrest and will relocate to Ashland Kentucky for a pastorate. In Clinton Missouri a large Chautauqua crowd heard Prof Pearson Mme Tyllke and a baby as leading attractions on Friday.
In Farmington Missouri the State Board of Arbitrators meets to settle a dispute between the Miners Union and Des Legend Company. Miners secured an eight hour concession but seek counting of time for dinner as part of the eight hour workday. St Louis Smelting and Refining Company began its mines last week with prospects for all miners to return to work soon.
Jefferson City Missouri Fraternal Order of Colonials of Jackson was licensed that week by State Superintendent of Insurance Robert G O Yates to operate a fraternal insurance business in Missouri. David P Bailey named president and Edward D Haye appointed secretary of the new concern.
In Lexington a special election Saturday granted Gustave Hare, owner of the Lexington water works, a 20 year franchise at 36000 dollars annually for 45 hydrants, with only eight votes against.
Secretary of State Sam B. Cookhaw issued a license to the City Water Company of Chillicothe incorporated under Maine law. Capitalized at 175000 dollars, all funds will be used in Missouri with an office in Chillicothe. In other news, a drowning occurred near Warsaw as Mrs Shinn and her daughter Ruth Bell perished while attempting rescue. In Kansas City, Grand Master Mason Kuhn laid the corner stone of the Scottish Rite Temple at Fifteenth Street and Troost Avenue with a large statewide procession of Masons and Knights Templary.
Sedalia Mo judge W H Anderson died Friday at his Lamonte home after a brief illness from appendicitis. He was 69. His funeral was held Saturday under Masonic auspices.
Fred Gresham an electric railway conductor was trapped between two motor cars Sunday and seriously injured both legs broken and one fracture in two places authorities reported the accident occurred near Sedalia Missouri and is under investigation by railroad safety officials
A report details the disappearance of the papal ring after Pope Leo XIII’s death, with Cardinal Oregila cited in controversy over receipt and destruction claims. Vatican officials deny witnessed destruction while Bisleta’s supporters search cabinets for the ring, amid conclave tensions and calls to preserve papal policy.
Reports from Rome describe a divided mood as cardinals both local and foreign weigh Rampolla's influence. Early ballots may shift if Rampolla gathers votes, while Comatave’s prospects loom as contenders. An ambassador notes the pope succession issue remains unusually open with candidate personalities driving the race.
The Old Print shows cardinals assembled to hear the ballot results for a pope. Ramponia supporters among Sicilian cardinals dominate potential votes, while others like Capecelatro and Sarto are discussed as possible dark horses. Diplomatic influence from Germany and Spain shapes the race as various candidates are considered.
Reports of decay were denied by doctors who found Pope Leo preserved. Dr Lappon and colleagues confirmed the death at 4 08 and funeral masses were held in St Vincent and Anastasius, St Peter's choir chapel, and Jesuit Church. The Pope’s will left about 20000 for Rome's poor and other cities.
The fisherman's ring, symbol of papal investiture authority, is brought to conclave with a blank name space. Upon crowning, the cardinals ask the pope for his chosen name, then the ring is engraved and the public proclamation follows. First noted in 1266 in Clement IV’s letters, its use evolved from private documents to stamping bulls and papal orders.
The text discusses a legendary papal ring tied to the seal of the Pope and a claim of miraculous recovery. It notes the ring’s alleged transfer for official use and the weight of Pope Leo XIII’s ring, while describing popular superstition about St Peter’s ring and its recoveries.
A distorted passage notes that two hours must pass after doctors declare death before the dean of the sacred college can officially announce it. It also mentions a message leaving Rome on a Paris-bound wire after 6 o'clock local time, or noon New York time.
A movement to restore Silas Wright’s grave in Canton St. Lawrence county gathers support. Subscriptions flow from local residents to care for the senatorial governor and statesman’s resting place once given for the village’s early use.
Reports reach the District Attorney about Valet C F Jones who confessed to murdering his employer William Marsh Hire and whose testimony is pivotal in Patrick's case. Jones, said to be dying of consumption, last known in Tezna after an advisor from Mr Battle hinted at new details. The Court of Appeals weighs Patrick's trial reconsideration as Garvin notes no recent word from Jones.
The article argues that the country remains sound while the perceived trouble lies in Wall Street. It discusses financial strains and investor jitters affecting markets, urging calm and prudent policy responses.
London reports Japan will observe a waiting policy toward Russia and press China to honor Manchurian assurances. An official says war talk with Russia is an invention and Japan has no plan to attack. Japan aims to act with pressure from the United States and Great Britain, awaiting October evacuation of Manchuria. Reports from Pekin claim Russia increases troops in Manchuria and moves soldiers toward Port Arthur via New Chwang.
In Dublin Indiana Matthias Holden a 69 year old Blackford county farmer for the first time visited a barber and was shaved his beard was soft and silky his appearance changed noticeably Holden says he was 50 when last cut and vows to never be shaved again unless by an undertaker.
B P Johnson a 35 year old farmer living two miles west of Springfeld was kicked to death Friday morning. He suffered multiple rib fractures and his body was crushed, dying within an hour.
Little Rock Arkansas Governor appoints Major 8 H Nowlin as chairman of the U S History ex Committee at the War Department request. He will represent Arkansas federate troops in the Civil War era hearings and commemorations.
Poplar Bluff Missouri reports that passenger train No 4 On the Iron Mountain was wrecked at Okane Arkansas Friday with a number of persons injured. The engineer and fireman jumped in time to escape.
In Little Rock, Judge T B Mar Un Friday ruled for McDonald in the long standing estate dispute involving the late J N Gibson, part of the Sable Boott Rankings case.
A wealthy citizen’s will leaving a 900 estate to two sons is challenged in court. The bulk of the estate is in question as heirs contest the distribution and terms of the will.
A brief police case reports a suspect held regarding a murder in Greencastie Indiana. Officials provided few details beyond the arrest and location with no additional names or timelines disclosed.
Kansas City faces a typhoid outbreak blamed on contaminated water. About 300 cases and over 20 deaths have occurred as flood-worsened supply disrupted city water, shifting residents to wells and contaminated sources. Officials say city water now deemed fit and aim to curb the epidemic.
The case involves Representative Richard E. Burke Chicago arguing against State Auditor McCullough and the Minola Canal Commissioners over 150000 paid to canal commissioners by the legislature. The commission seeks dissolution of a temporary injunction preventing payment. Separately a revolt by 125 black convicts at Colo City Ga ends with guards fatally wounding two.
In Frankfort Kentucky a fire destroyed the Lynnville business district in Graves County beginning at 12 oclock Thursday night. Loss was about $20,000 with under $500 insured. Captain Charles M Galbraith, 31, of Carbondale Alabama, died in Carbondale during the Cuban campaign and Philippine service with the Fourth Tibery and Forty-seventh Volunteer regiment.
A rear collision occurred 17 miles north of Gainesville on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe line between a local freight and a work train. Fourteen workmen and several brakemen were seriously injured. one brakeman died. Charles Seobret, a brakeman, was killed after being struck by a water crane.
Douglas Gordon of Larchmont New York died Friday morning in Barretto cottage after suffering from pneumonia and Bright's disease. He was a widower with a sister married to Daniel Hanna, son of Benatar. It is said he had an income of $100,000.
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