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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
2
The piece notes Senator Hansbrough's renomination defeat, a joke on rubber powder mills, and a report of an English explorer heading to the south pole while Peary sails north. It mentions a new stomach photography device by Dr. Fritz Lang of Munich and reflects on polar exploration with a humorous, period voice.
The London Times correspondent notes that the rival sultans of Morocco both relied on each other’s deserters for troops. Commander Peary has three years to reach the north pole and will either discover it or pen an intriguing book—or both.
A terse scientific note declares flies must disappear, inviting readers to consider the persistence of mosquitoes that have weathered many such pronouncements. The quip pairs erudition with a wink at insect resilience.
A discussion urges tailors to embrace artistry over mechanical craft, noting artists naturally command higher rates for time and ideas than a mere mechanic. The point contrasts creative value with routine labor in tailoring.
Frank B. Raynor, a life saver at a New York station, may obtain any office in the gift of President Roosevelt he can fill and would avoid civil service. This reflects patronage potential and the political maneuvering surrounding appointments in the era.
A giant elm at Wolcott was cut since it was the last of the original forest. The stump measured 15 feet in circumference and the rings showed the tree was about 360 years old.
A St. Louis judge fined a man after he threw his wife's powder bag from a window. The case portrays a husband attempting to curb his wife's beauty efforts as a brash act of control.
Marine insurance traces to 14th century Barcelona merchants in Catalonia when the city was a political capital. The early practice established the core principles still used in modern marine coverage.
A Paris man stays aloft with a flying machine for 20 minutes and wins $2,000 awarded to the aeroplane that can float a quarter hour or longer. Yet skeptics remain about aerial navigation’s practicality despite the feat.
It may seem an important matter in England where court etiquette dominates but in American eyes it seems silly to speculate that a long and brilliant naval career could end over a cabinet member being refused a handshake at a social function.
Sanitary authorities of Gaboon in French Africa test cactus paste prepared from thick pulpy leaves. The paste is spread over stagnant pools creating a barrier that blocks mosquito larvae from surfacing to breathe and thus halts development.
An Italian captain navigated his ship from Ostia up the Tiber to Rome to urge dredging the river and port development. He grounded several times and had to wait for rain to raise water before returning to sea. Ostia harbor, poor since Caesar’s days, could be kept clear with modern engineering to prevent silt buildup.
A year or more ago the postal system tried omitting back stamps showing receiving station and time. In response to New York businessmen and Postmaster Morgen a return to the old practice is decided. The back stamp aided speed and accuracy checks for clerks.
A 21 inch terra cotta Venus statue was unearthed on Monemvasia Island in Lacedemonia. Conservator at the National Museum Athens suspects it is a local sculptor's copy of the Louvre Venus, with a mirror in the left hand and a garment held by the right.
A deadly explosion at May Pole colliery in Wican England killed or trapped eighty miners. Rescue efforts faced flames and gases as only four escaped. many bodies recovered were severely mutilated. Frantic relatives kept vigil near the shaft through the night, hoping for survivors that did not come.
Pittsburg authorities hold Sam Flue a Japanese man in jail on trespassing charges at railroad property. He appears educated and wealthy and is suspected of seeking secrets of projectile manufacture at the Firth Sterling Steel plant near Me Keosport. Plant officials deny any employe presence.
Heavy rain across Nebraska late Tuesday night into Wednesday boosts crop prospects, with railroad and crop experts saying it should assure a corn crop. Some areas saw heavier rainfall and minor flood damage at Culberson, with Burlington tracks washed out. Hail at Strong and Axtell caused little damage.
In Birmitzham Alabama deputies formed a large posse to prevent the lynching of two Black strikers arrested at Pratt City for dynamiting Thomas Duggan's house. The blast shattered a window where Duggan's daughters slept. they escaped unharmed. A nearby Black miner's house was wrecked.
William H. Winney and John C. Ginsberg were riding in a touring automobile along the Mouse River when a steering gear failure sent the car toward a 20 foot river embankment. Both men leapt clear to avoid the plunge as the vehicle sank to the river bottom.
Cranbrook EB reports fear of a Bik Valley calamity repeating itself as growing forest fires threaten Kimberly, Mover and nearby towns. Smoke darkens skies while flames from neighboring hills drive refugees into the city seeking safety.
Neorho Missouri voters chose Prohibition by a 55 vote margin in Tuesday's local option election. Temperance advocates conducted continuous prayer from 5 am to 7 pm and rang church bells every two hours during the campaign.
Alice Carter age 11 refused to marry Charles Fisher a farm hand against her parents wishes. He drew a revolver and shot her dead then killed himself. Authorities report a fatal domestic dispute in Altus Oklahoma with a double tragedy.
A friend of Starning, who requests anonymity, offers 16000 dollars to the Vienna Imperial Academy of Science to establish a great institute for radium research. The gift aims to create a lasting center for studying radium.
The Cuban provisional government orders a rigid investigation into public instruction after findings of payroll padding. Lincoln de Zayas, superintendent, is named as part of the inquiry with Lieut. Bullard appointed surveyor to oversee the probe into school funding and rent overcharges.
San Francisco police history notes a political boss, Ruel Abra Hiel, held for trial in superior court after a preliminary examination. Judge Labiniss set bail at 4000 dollars for allegedly bribing ex Supervisor J. J. Fuerey to back an electric street railway franchise.
Washington D C The retirement of Rear Admiral Robly D Evans places Rear Admiral Casper E Goodrich commandant of the navy yard at New York at the head of the active list of rear admirals of the navy Admiral Goodrich will retire in January next.
Officials report the bituminous coal strike ended as the Operators' association agrees to the United Mine Workers District No 11 demands. About 12 000 miners return to work in Terre Haute Indiana and surrounding districts.
Mrs. James Kennedy of Dwyer Missouri said a copper colored heavyset negro followed her home Thursday night and assaulted her while she returned from St. Louis events. William Clemens, jailed as a suspect in Clayton, was released after Kennedy identified him as not her attacker. Meanwhile Chicago police arrested George W Fitzgerald in the federal $173,000 subtreasury theft case.
An article explains how the National Lead Company fought deception in paint sales by branding Pure White Lead with a Dutch Boy trademark and offering a free blow pipe test and booklet. It urges buyers to use these tools to ensure purity and avoid fraud in purchasing white lead.
The First Cavalry departed Friday as the Seventh Regiment remains in Springfield. The city returns to normal, while Mrs. Kate Howard is released on bail after four indictments. Abe Rehmer remains indicted for murder. The coroner exhumes Louis Johnson’s body amid dispute over cause of death. The grand jury plans further indictments against both.
Guthrie Oklahoma reports national banks plan to denationalize and become state banks to access the state banking guaranty law. The Comptroller of the Currency warns they do not operate under that law. One bank plans to organize a savings bank under the guaranty law to hold both statuses.
New York physician and former baseball catcher Albert Z. Bushong, aged 52, died at his Brooklyn residence late Thursday afternoon. Born in Philadelphia, Bushong backed up as a backstop in the St. Louis Browns and Brooklyn clubs, contending with King Kelly for top honors. He retired from baseball in 1900 and later practiced dentistry.
A canned oration was delivered for the first time in the presidential campaign at a District of Columbia Democratic association gathering in Washington. William J. Bryan’s voice was reproduced by grandophone in a lecture on publicity for campaign contributions and the election of U S senators by direct vote.
The Maypole mine explosion and subsequent fire killed seventy six miners. Authorities say recovery is impossible due to the blaze, and directors décide to flood the mine to seal it.
Virginia N Hayes, mother in law of Elmer Riley, faced charges of trying to poison him by tainting his lunch. A Centralia court acquitted her Thursday after a trial that hinged on doubt over the alleged intent and evidence linking her to the act. Local officials announced the verdict and cleared Hayes of all counts.
Washington announces free return mailing for all pensioners vouchers effective immediately under an order by Postmaster General Meyer. The amendment to postal regulations eases the process for pension claimants and aims to streamline disbursement and verification.
Reports say Abd-El-Aziz, sultan of Morocco, was routed by Mulai Hafid’s forces fifty miles from Morocco City and is in captivity. The clash marks a decisive turn in the Moroccan struggle for succession.
Des Moines physician post mortem finds a revolver used in the death of Stein in Loudonville Ohio may have fired the shot that killed him last Friday. Autopsy on Miss Porter may reveal same caliber bullets. If proven, same gun implicated in both killings, with three chambers empty. Possible trials in Loudonville may carry portions of the dead man’s anatomy for evidence.
Cha fin and W. D. Cox campaigned on the Prohibition ticket drawing about 4000 people in Eau Claire Wisconsin. Cha fin reported he had spoken in six states and planned to cover remaining states before November, after leaving Terre Mines apolis Sunday night for a sequence of five stops.
A Shanghai dispatch to the Morning Post reports that China has decided to adopt the Japanese monetary system. The item notes the alignment with Japan’s currency structure as part of broader financial reforms. The report emphasizes potential economic and political implications within China and foreign trade.
Brussels hosts an international universal exhibition in ten years with active participation promised by the Bitten French German Talium and Ameren governments to share in the event.
In Memphis a prisoner identified as Pearl C. Davie jumped from a moving train while in custody and fled the scene. Authorities say the escape occurred during transit, prompting a manhunt and further security reviews.
A young wife presses her husband John for details of his lodge meetings. He offers to share a password but only if she will vow not to reveal it. He instructs it must be spoken once and quickly. She pleads as he repeats the odd phrase Aldaborontiphosciphornie sticos. The moment ends with remorseful tears.
A remark on loyalty to the editor, with the speaker defending the editor against criticism and noting steadfast support despite opinions from others. The tone remains friendly and informal as the speaker expresses continued backing.
The New York World notes the Postal Savings Bank of India establishing in 82 with 59 121 depositors and 002 243 in deposits. By aeOT deposits reach 190 220 depositors and 49 225 285. It remarks that many Indians never deposit in banks, preferring hiding money at home, reflecting rural financial habits.
The excerpt presents a brief, unclear exchange between a husband and wife about dismissing a cook before a dinner with lugees, noting timing around two and a half minutes per word. The judge references the adequacy of remaining dishes for dinner.
A New York woman describes years of indigestion and nervous exhaustion after peritonitis. She found strength and better sleep after using Grape Nuts and Postum, reporting restored health and continued use. The letter ends with a sales tagline for Postum products.
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