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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1905
Page
2
A garbled Marble Hill Missouri item notes various mixed topics from Ouuiltehuk and Chicazo to a New York fining and a child’s cradle powered by electricity. It references fashion, diet, canal strips, Yale oarsmen, and an Annapolis cadet in a mosaic of quirky sentences reflecting a late 19th century style.
New York officials have opened a ring on Broad Street to corral card brokers, aiming to curb chaotic trading. The move addresses street disorder and calls for further measures such as gloves and a reference to regulate activity.
Artful action amid current excitement, Mr Rockefeller quietly transfers ten million into the general educational fund and makes his getaway in safety.
Brooklyn man George Lindsay defies a cadets order to kiss Mrs Lindsay during a dispute. He says she is pretty and resides at 125 Dressdin Street.
The article notes Lord Curzon proposing to resign the viceroyalty of India. It mentions his reputation as an unusual figure among rulers married to an American wife who voluntarily relinquished a high office.
The emperor of Corea proclaims the United States as his country’s closest ally. A jarring line about alliance and control surfaces amid references to a powerful grip on Corea’s mech and a claim of superior friendship.
Army worms have appeared in parts of Pennsylvania. The visitation is expected to last only a few weeks while Governor Penny Packer remains in office for a year and a half.
The Honorable Doriain regains the insurance commissioner's office amid state instability. Philadelphia tension eased as he secured the position, preventing further action and stabilizing oversight.
A Liesten author asserts over twenty years he has received STS for the Hoermature ties poached before breakfast. He adds he does not claim a habit of taking breakfast early.
A brief, unclear quotation from Iatice Brewer regarding Japan and a reference to Therry. The misspelled lines suggest a fragmentary remark about not forcing action if Japan remains withdrawn. The text lacks clear names, dates, or a coherent event to anchor a fuller summary.
A new term outhenics meaning Deautiful living is described as coined by several women professors in the Aviveondmeks. The word’s origin hints at its use to inspire a practical application of its meaning in daily life and work.
A Ci eagre woman spilled hot tea on her husband after accusing him of infidelity. The incidents reflect marital strain and the adage that a wife must be above suspicion like Caesar's wife.
A distorted passage laments how focusing attention elsewhere could lessen the number of painful stories about people who fall from cherry trees. The tone suggests a desire to reduce sensational or tragic news by choosing not to dwell on it.
In Brooklyn a preacher drew a crowded audience by using a Newfoundland dog placed in the pulpit as an object lesson on kindness to animals. The Chicago Record Herald notes the novel approach and questions how such methods may attract congregants to church.
Quip laden item notes Secretary Taft attempting to use an umbrella in a damp desert scene. The scene centers on a small paste circle as shelter while humorous commentary frames a broader, stubbornly rough environment. Bureau of Labor reports living is cheaper despite ongoing germ, firecracker, auto scorchers, and trade crossings.
A remark suggests the Ching state may push to have the peace envoy decide actions regarding its own territorial matters, reflecting rising assertiveness. The comment highlights tensions over national sovereignty and diplomatic channels in the region.
Professor William James of Harvard argues education helps curb crime. He concedes that schooling alone may not end crime but asserts its preventive impact remains significant across communities.
The Marine Hospital Service surgeons released a Sunday report detailing 105 new yellow fever cases and nine deaths in New Orleans, with 24 new infection foci. The day’s cases nearly doubled the epidemic’s previous record, and officials admitted control has faltered amid broader spread in Louisiana and surrounding areas.
New Orleans schedules 300 tons of sulphur to fumigate all 60 000 houses on Sunday to kill infected mosquitoes. Public Health Service issues fumigation method circular as residents seek garden shelter during the operation.
St Louis will detain all arrivals from fever areas for five days under Dr F J Selbeek. Health certificates from Federal state or municipal officials are required. travelers without certificates face quarantine and possible convulsion. Health Commissioner Snodgrass orders strict use of certificates to curb contagion.
In St Louis Mrs Jena Rotterman hanged herself at 1602 Hebert Street after a hand scratch from a rusty nail led to blood poisoning. Found by her son Harry and cut down by neighbor Pred Glenn, she died soon after. Doctor Ellebrecht cited infection spreading from the minor wound.
In Graniteville six miles north of Ironton John Clemond is dead Ameleich Brooks fatally wounded. The two brothers Ameleich and John Brooks were in the Kerwin saloon quarrel incident after a fight with Hammed Meade. Coroner's inquest heard conflicting stories of self defense and who fired the fatal shot.
Engel a traveling sales man for Hurset-Zucker Neckwear Company of St Louis was robbed of 30 dollars in cash and about 400 dollars worth of diamonds after two men checked in as George Haynes and Jess Brooks at the Webster Hotel. He was tied with rope and later freed himself before alerting Sheriff Mackey. The suspects fled the area after the assault and robbery.
In North Platte a large crowd gathers before the land office for the opening of nearly 250000 acres opened from federal fences. Cattlemen are said to have torn fences and discouraged homeseekers as crowds struggle to access the land with many sleeping outdoors and all transport used to reach the site.
Postmaster orders withholding mail to Home Supply company at 14 North Main Street amid postal investigation. Constable Kinney harbors the company’s property under a writ of attachment issued by Judge Spaulding after a suit by Hughes & Karnes, printers, for 350 dollars. Inspector Fulton notes complaints stem from insufficient funds to run the business and from a small mail order operation in groceries and household goods.
In Richmond Missouri during a street carnival, HenjJamin Swisher was struck on the head with a heavy wagon spoke by Dude Stebbins. Swisher, awaiting a pistol to retaliate, became unconscious. Stebbins was arrested at his home. Swisher's love interest is in Emporia Kansas.
State sues eighteen corporations in Pulaski Circuit Court for alleged violation of the antitrust law. Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton seeks judgments of $5,000 against each defendant and forfeiture of the right to do business in Arkansas. All but the International Harvester Company of America are resident corporations.
A strike by cotton operatives in Lancashire for a per cent wage rise was averted after a lengthy conference between master spinners and workers in Manchester England.
Pine Bluff Arkansas mayor H King White, a prominent southern figure, was struck by aphasia on Saturday night. He is reported in critical condition with loss of speech.
Henry Davis of Cleveland was elected grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of Eagles by acclamation after Grand Worthy President John F. Velletier of Kansas City withdrew as a candidate for a second term in Denver.
In Toronto Ontario the International Typographical union in session recommends a general strike starting January 1 195 against employers who refuse the eight hour day terms.
In Warsaw Russian Poland a fatal harm incident occurred when the Litpopran Iron works manager was struck down at his residence by strikers. The long list of serious strike related cases grew with this attack.
In Boston Dorchester Bay Rose Psithoff aged 10 swam one mile in 33 minutes. This is believed to be the best open water record for a girl amateur swimmer.
J Anderson of Kansasite Mu was found dead Friday morning near Pawneville Ore after repeated blows with a heavy bar. Investigators say no motive was found and the killer remains unknown. Anderson, about 22, wore neat clothes despite trenching wear. A letter from his Kansas City brother was in his pocket begging him to come home.
In Laclede county Missouri the 14 year old Booker Heath was tried before Judge Jide W N Vans for shooting his father James Heath on Christmas Eve. The jury found him guilty of third degree manslaughter and sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary. The shooting followed a dispute over driving away Dr Russell and the elder Heath was shot in the leg, leading to amputation and his death on January 9.
A former business associate of Sal Mons sues the bank claiming deposits were not credited to his account. The suit argues funds were misallocated or withheld, alleging financial impropriety and seeking recovery of the disputed amounts.
Reported Friday afternoon Stella McCullen 919 North Compton avenue drowned in the Mississippi north of St Louis. She is said to have been at a yachting party and in the company of a young man in the mules of a large lighting company.
Former State Senator Farris denies every statement made by former Lieu tenant CGovernor and Al Tee, asserting misrepresentation in recent remarks and pledging to pursue clarification and accountability.
An inquest into the death of private Roemer aged 29 was held Friday in St Louis. Roemer died at his home 3816 Ma tine avenue from an overdose of morphine used to induce sleep.
William Collier, noted actor, reportedly will seek a divorce amid reports of marital separation. The St. Louis Collector of Internal Revenue notes few violations of federal law in his district.
The St. Louis Rock Island passenger train No 116 derailed near Windsor, Mo, after colliding with two box cars rolled onto the main line by wind. The engine overturned and the track was blocked for hours. no injuries were reported.
Chairman Shonts was accompanied on his return by Col. Oswald H. Ernst, also of the Canal Commission.
Charles Cartall, the oldest businessman in St James, Mo, died Friday night at his home. He began in business before the county’s organization and through the Civil War era. Once wealthy, he later faced reverses. He recently traveled to Germany and married a second time there. He was a prominent Mason and member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen.
Otto Smith an 18 year old of Mexico Missouri died after a morning thunderclap in a peculiar incident. He reportedly threw up his hands cried out and collapsed as echoes faded following a rainstorm. Authorities investigated the sudden death.
J. H. Harkless attorney for the Devlin companies reports Mr and Mrs Devlin have left New York and sailed for Europe on Wednesday.
A bolt from a nearly clear sky struck Saturday afternoon, knocking down several people and a horse in Deepwater. Dr. BE F Howard's house caught fire. Miss Blanche Howard was unconscious and slightly paralyzed but expected to recover.
Lebanon Missouri Fred Blackburn also known as Brent was found guilty of burglary and sentenced to four years in the penitentiary plus two years for grand larceny in a single judgment reflecting multiple offenses.
President Roosevelt presses to avert failure in Russian Japanese peace negotiations. Baron Rosen and Prince Kaneko, amid movements from Oyster Bay, discuss concessions as the Russian envoy awaits further instructions. Pierce cables late night updates, then departs Wentworth with no statement.
The article reports new yellow fever cases in Verte Haute Patterson La and Mississippi City amid deaths and rising fear. Dr T S Lead of St Paul Minn, an arsenic expert, is being pressed to leave New Orleans as officials clash over reporting failures and containment measures.
In Manila the Health authorities announce a positive cure for leprosy linked to Xrivs therapy. Among twenty five treated, all improved with six absolutely cured and many with severe tissue loss showing recovery. Patients have at least six months observation and no germs detected in their blood. Names withheld for now. no rewards requested.
A mob of about 7,090 men gathered to hang Dinwiddie, accused of attempting to assault an 18 year-old merchant director. An appeal by Judge Leve and other citizens led to Dinwiddie being returned to authorities. The incident involved the assailant being seen near the victim’s home.
Ardmore Oklahoma territory United States commissioners court at Durant held C W Len W k Jeffries and FA Shepperd to await grand jury action on charges they killed S Movery last week. Miss Viola Jefries released on her own recognizances as accessory. It was assumed Movers was shot by C W Lee if he was crawling in a window at a defendant's home.
E A Botts a leading resident of Eapley was killed Saturday morning in Anadarko by F Calhoun. A dispute between the men over a family quarrel led to the fatal shooting.
The telegraphers strike on the Great Northern Railway system was officially called off Saturday after a large majority of workers on the line voted to return to work.
Iola Kansas C L Melvin the alleged joint dynamiter faced hearings on two charges and was bound over to the district court in 2000. Big crowds followed the prisoner to and from the courtroom with no public demonstration.
In Philadelphia the International Brotherhood of Teamsters convention voted to endorse the Chicago strike. Delegates backed the action amid labor tensions, signaling solid union support for the walkout and its goals.
Petitions circulate in Vide eftw to President Dihga of Mexicco seeking cooperation to halt bullfights in Tlaijuana across from Sim Dew. Last Sunday four bulls were killed and two horses were badly injured. about 300 witnesses, mostly Americans, sign to end the practice. Another match is advertised for next Sunday with strong opposition anticipated.
Washington reports an Interior Department official collapsed at his desk on Friday. Doctors have not diagnosed the exact cause, with the absence of the assistant secretary leaving acting duties in place.
Helena Mont Fourth Vice-President Dermody of the ORCT received telegraphic orders from President Perham directing him to take a vote of his division on whether striking operators should return to work. Dermody will send the vote result by wire and report back to Perham. He said he is confident the men will vote to end the strike.
In Matsuo on the Canton river residents panicked after a continuous series of shocks that lasted none hours Sunday. Crowds fled to parks as tremors shook buildings while Chinese priests warned of city destruction. Steamers from Macao carried refugees as slight shocks were felt in Hong Kong.
Charles Left, a local schoolmaster, and C. M. Casey, editor of the American, twice crossed paths in a street brawl that left Casey badly worsted. The confrontation stemmed from an article in Casey’s paper reflecting on the school.
John Wanamaker addressed the Negro Business League convention in New York urging black businessmen that their success should not depend on race and emphasizing self reliance and enterprise. The ad stressed opportunity, pride, and professional advancement within the community.
A fast east bound Nickel Plate passenger train plowed into a freight at Kashman Ohio Sunday. Twelve dead and twenty five wounded. eight expected to die. The crash telescoped the locomotive and first three coaches, with the smoking car and head car shattered. Engineers Poole and others perished. Haefner escaped by jumping.
In Portsmouth New Hampshire Russia resists two key peace terms with M. Witte steering a strategy to push the burden onto Japan. Russia has ceded Korea and agreed to evacuate Manchuria while granting transit of a railroad from Port Arthur to Harbin but opposes indemnity and cession of Sakhalin. Witte may propose a cash settlement to resolve the dispute, leaving Japan to decide if it accepts or breaks off negotiations. The plan frames Russia as disproportionately blamed if talks fail. The Japanese remain quiet on these tactics.
A Saturday blaze in Sulphur Springs Texas wiped out the Chambers & Thompson restaurant FE L Kellogg & Co piano store and an empty brick building. Total damage about ten thousand dollars with five thousand on the restaurant and five thousand on the other property and insured. Two destroyed buildings belonged to Mrs A Hayden.
Neosho Missouri reports a northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train collided with a light engine on Saturday. Fireman Deveers was killed, a mail clerk suffered multiple injuries and a second porter was lightly hurt. Several passengers were shaken but not seriously injured.
Marvin Craig and Alva Cheek were arrested at Tennings Oklahoma on charges of dynamiting a Santa Fe train carrying fifty African American railroad laborers for Osage Nation construction work. The Santa Fe railroad company will prosecute the cases amid racial tensions in the area.
A forest fire of enormous proportions is raging on the mountains northeast of Ogden, Utah, covering a wide area and threatening surrounding regions. Fire crews perilously battle the blaze as smoke billows over the landscape. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and follow official guidance.
Rotzen Austria. Jeri the anarchist arrested during plans to assassinate Emperor Francis Joseph during his forthcoming Rotzen visit hanged himself in custody. Tyrel Rotzen Austria. Rotzen prison authorities report suicide by inmate named Jeri.
Messages from Porner on the county line between Henderson and Anderson counties say oil was struck in a well drilled on Caddo Creek in Anderson county.
Kermit Roosevelt, second son of President and Mrs Roosevelt, left Oyster Bay for Deadwood South Dakota to visit Captain Seth Bullock, superintendent of the Black Hills Forest Reserve. He will hunt with Bullock for two or three weeks and return alone.
In Nerac near Bordeaux a horse was eaten entirely through by white ants and collapsed. The incident highlights unusual animal damage attributed to termites in the region.
A terrier wandered onto a railway line in Nottingham as an express approached. The dog stood immobile, fascinated by the oncoming monster, and was struck by the train at fifty miles per hour. It survived unhurt, but was found shivering with fear.
A testimonial from Geo C Davis of New York credits Cuticura with curing his mother Mrs William F Davis of Stony Creek Connecticut after years of misery. He says she suffered massive sores, loss of sleep, and poor appetite, spending hundreds on doctors before using two cakes of Cuticura Soap five boxes of Cuticura and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent.
The bystander advises that a woman should decide clearly what she wants in small matters, pursue it, obtain it as best as possible, and then stop worrying or revisiting the issue. The note frames it as duty and addresses household behavior.
In a recent English court hearing a counsel listed four speeds at which motorists travel. These were the speed named by the policeman, the speed claimed by the chauffeur to the magistrate, the speed told by the chauffeur to friends in a public house, and the real speed.
In New Zealand women court in a dark courting house where a young earl visits. A woman declares her love aloud and the chosen suitor responds yes if willing, signaling consent to marriage.
Mr C L Smith of Say Anne Street recounts a painful ailment blamed on lead exposure or rheumatism. He credits Dodd's Kidney Pills with splitting pain, enabling him to discard a cane after one box and regain full health after the second.
Cotton handkerchiefs issued to French soldiers bear sanitary precepts for marching and campaign use and feature pictures of officers in all grades so a private can quickly identify an officer’s rank.
A brief reflection attributed to Muzoomedar on the spiritual strife of aligning worldly life with inner peace. The passage frames peace with God amidst constant activity and conflict as the soul's enduring labor and ultimate sacrifice.
A whimsical list of jars fills the verse, noting jelly jam beef ham milk wine honey fruit splice and other jars. The piece envisions households rich in jars as a wholesome family staple and comfort.
Stone sawing is now carried on successfully by means of a wire in place of a saw. An endless wire runs over pulleys like a bandsaw. It is driven at nonuniform speed and the cut is made by sand mixed with water.
A tramp slept in a freshly made coffin in an Amsterdam undertaker's shop and was sent to prison for usurping a place that properly belonged to the dead, his act deemed an intrusion into a dead man's domain.
A Colorado man with heart trouble, indigestion, and nervousness finds life insurers reject him until he quits coffee. After switching to Postum Food Coffee, his health improves drastically, digestion restores, nerves settle, and his heart steadies, leading to acceptance on a second exam. The testimonial cites Postum’s benefits and promotes The Road to Wellville booklet.
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