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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
2
A Philadelphia man sells his automobile to raise funds for purchasing a home. The note adds a broader critique, asking what has become of American aviators while foreign airmen allegedly win all prizes and break necks.
A weather expert says the world is growing warmer and faces little applause from skeptics who deny cooling forecasts, asserting steady trend despite opposition.
A California man saved from drowning gives a dime to his rescuer in a gesture praised as fair. The piece questions whether the Panama Canal vote will affect Panama hat prices, reflecting public curiosity about broader economic effects.
A fragment notes that surgery has revived a reason in an insane man and that while it can perform wonders it has not yet recovered the man’s money from bankruptcy. The language reflects era concerns with medical prowess and financial ruin.
A fragment mentions a professor developing potato bug experiments to test evolution, a Toston woman attempting woman’s work with hair down, a man dying from tie fishing excitement, and manager Chance surviving multiple pitches. It also notes authorities on aviatura and tree passers over waters and navability.
A street car motorman was arrested in New York after exceeding the speed limit, with no coal wagon on the track at the time of the incident.
A new operatic import can sing in many languages but speaks only Japanese. The achievement is of dubious value as it is hard to tell which tongue the Brand opera star is vocalizing at any moment.
A noted aviator managed to sail beneath the upper bridge at Magira, a feat compared to Blondin’s famous rope crossing. The report implies such tricks rarely alter danger or outcome.
A Boston educator retiring after 40 years urges young teachers to be spirited and to rest their minds by flirting a little. The advice counters aging stereotypes and reframes the teacher’s reputation with gingery, lively counsel.
Arrests in Concord reveal a sweeping murder plot targeting children. Fulton residents Fulton, Mo Jeff Woods Lee Boyd and Anna Boyd face attempted murder by poisoning charges after poison chewed powder found at Edward McPheeters home. Authorities tie poison packages to three other families with children and describe a conspicuous placement to attract youngsters. Defendants deny all charges and claim innocence ahead of trial.
Atlanta proposes a bold liquor measure prohibiting sale of beverages containing more than half of one percent alcohol. The bill represents the most drastic change since the present state wide law was enacted and will be voted on in the Georgia house.
Harry B. Bellis, tariff rate expert from Philadelphia, testified before the House sugar committee about a rumored understanding between the railroad and sugar shippers on rebates. The inquiry focused on how such practices could affect freight charges and market fairness.
Berlin reports more than 1,000 deaths from sunstroke during ten days of extreme heat, with many more from heart failure during bathing and about 600 from gastritis and typhus caused by water scarcity.
Nevada Mo Ben Hankinson a retired variety performer built an aeroplane and attempted flight at the Nevada fire range He previously faced failures but this time flew 50 yards and back alighting once and landing safely before spectators
The British cruiser Cornwall is stranded on ledges off Cape Sable near the site where the Canadian flagship Qi obe ran aground July 30. Rescue efforts proceed as seas threaten the vessel and crew.
In Freeport a charity patient, E. H. Waver, died with $6,000 cash concealed in the lining of his ragged coat. The funds were found after his death at the sanitarium, linking him to a sizable amount of money in charity care in Rockford, Illinois.
William Joiner, 35, a Black inmate at the Lan Ang state prison, was shot in the face by tower guard J N Ralston as he attempted to escape. Joiner is confined to the prison hospital.
In Washington the senate opposition to the arbitration pacts with England and France likely will block their consideration at the current session of Congress, as lawmakers weigh the terms and political implications of the recently signed treaties.
The House approved the Democratic cotton tariff bill by 202 to 4 with 21 percent cut on duties, while Senate reapportionment amendments linger. President Taft sent arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France to Congress for consideration, with the foreign relations committee and the vice president awaiting action.
Washington D C The Powee agreed to accept the senate amendment to the reapportionment bill increasing the house membership to 471.
Senate committee on interstate commerce set hearings starting November 15 on proposed trust legislation after hearing Senator Newlands and his bill creating an interstate trade commission. The action follows a session examining the bill's scope and powers for regulating interstate commerce.
The war department pursues the maximum cadet intake for the next class at West Point. Entrance exams begin in April, while senators and representatives are urged to identify top qualified young men from their districts for military service.
In a Pittsburg Credible Steel plant sewer cave in at Midland near East Liverpool Ohio, fifty men were buried by a cave-in. Two were found dead and four others severely injured. Rescuers toil as death toll可能 rises.
In Cleveland the international convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters voted to remove the 50 percent monthly dues increase for members in hazardous occupations. Members will be insured at regular rates going forward.
Mason City Iowa report states W A Rush Rock Island agent at Sheflield was shot by his wife after a violent quarrel. Infidelity alleged by the woman.
Berlin reports Germany has accepted John G. A. Leishman as ambassador from the United States at Berlin. Emperor William telegraphed his reply to the foreign office immediately after receiving the Washington proposal.
The curb market plunged as Standard Oil and American Tobacco fell sharply amid heavy selling. Brokers and large investors were tied to the stampede, with American Tobacco announcing a quarterly result and a reorganization plan contributing to the decline.
Boston mass Herbert Houston vice president of the hubleday page company of New York attacked Postmaster General Hitchcock and the United States Government at Tremont Temple misnaming the event. He claimed the public is swindled out of 20 million dollars yearly by fraudulent literature allowed through by postal regulations. He said regulators barred such frauds from magazines and newspapers but promoters profited by distributing misleading circulars with government aid.
In a report from Albuquerque the nomina l was seen as Las Cruces based Gen Viloen, a Hoaer patriot and adviser to Francisco Madero, appointed as chief officer of the rurales in Mexico. The article notes his role and the significance for Mexican security efforts.
Navy Lieutenant Charles FE Whithart of the Washington navy yard was found shot to death in his Hotel Astor room. The coroner was notified and ruled it a suicide in this city murder case report.
Edwin T. Earl, millionaire owner and publisher of the Los Angeles Express, was indicted in Los Angeles on a charge of disclosing the contents of an intercepted wireless message. The case centers on Earl and the publication’s handling of the information.
Port land Indiana reports Bettie Coombs died from injuries after being attacked and shot by white caps at her home Saturday night. The case highlights violence in the area as investigators pursue leads.
Washington DC hearings on proposed trust legislation begin November 15 after a committee action following a hearing given to Senator Newlands. The senate committee determined the action at the session in Washington DC.
San Francisco wool merchants representing about 6 million dollars in capital adopted resolutions condemning any change in the wool tariff. A telegram was sent to President Taft signaling opposition and urging maintenance of the status quo in tariff policy.
Legislation to set the next House at 433 seats faced blockages as two attempts to shrink membership failed. New York leads gains with several states adding seats. the plan hinges on at large elections and redistricting after March 2, with Arizona and New Mexico admissions noted.
In a cross examination before the Larimer investigating committee, White admitted bribery involvement and claimed to rely on public charity to judge the Latimer bribery case. Judge Hanecy, counsel for Larimer, questioned White about his early life and asserted the need to uncover the full sordid details.
In Butte Montana the Western Federation of Miners adopted an amendment to the constitution for direct recall via initiative and referendum. It provides election of president vice president secretary and four executive board members by that process replacing floor election. A second amendment allows recall of officers on demand of at least ten locals and two percent of the workers voting.
Kansas City reports the heaviest general rain since April with a 1.5 inch rainfall in the city. Wide swaths across western Montana? western Iowa eastern Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and northern Texas saw 1 to 2.5 inches. The storm disrupted travel and caused minor local flooding and property concerns.
Washington DC reports the Interstate Commerce Commission has deferred a proposed freight rate increase on western lines until November. The order delays the rise, maintaining current charges for now and affecting shippers and carriers awaiting the decision.
A civil equity action against an alleged bituminous coal combine and several railroads is to be filed in the United States circuit court, with Columbus noted as the locus of learning and preparation for the filing.
Thousands of dead fish clogged Cahokia Creek near National Stock Yards after debris dammed the stream. Kitty Stock Yard employees directed by J. Ho Hobl cleared the blockage.
In Leavenworth Kansas a 55 year old black prisoner William Jonner was shot in the face by tower guard M Ralston during an escape attempt at Lan sing state prison. He will recover.
A dialogue scene shows a caller flattering a lover as she probes if he truly finds her beautiful. He insists she is divine yet hints at other girls. She pushes for clarity while he implies his prior search for love. The exchange ends with frustration over who initiates affection.
A dialogue unfolds with a superintendent confronting a man about a woman’s honesty. The man insists on a tax on theft and refutes the superintendent’s claims, arguing the woman’s integrity remains strong even as he faces accusations. The exchange reveals tensions over truth and virtue in a shared building.
A resident reports persistent mosquitoes attacking at midnight in a bedroom between 30th and ferry street. The buzzing and biting prompted use of kerosene and wire mesh screens to deter pests while keeping the house tidy and insect-free.
A damaged OCR passage contains a muddy dialogue about a broker lamenting dull trading during a world conflict. A friend responds with garbled lines mentioning mercury and wartime imagery, indicating a disrupted historical transcript.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a prophet case and a church, but meaning is unclear. No identifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events can be extracted to form a coherent summary.
Unclear text fragment references Kalcker Mw and Meeker with mentions of rejection and praise for a second husband. Reading incomplete phrases, no verifiable events, dates, or proper names to form a coherent summary or identify a news item.
A garbled OCR fragment centers on a woman named Stella Lopes and her struggle with a recurring health issue. The text hints at prior attempts to address a persistent medical condition affecting daily life and appearances. Further details are unreadable.
A judge with a sunny bench persona extols Grape Nuts noting it replaces pastry, improves complexion, and sustains energy better than meat. He cites ladies with skin benefits and claims one dish rivals a pound of meat for breakfast, endorsing its health value and suggesting readers consult The Road to Wellville.
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