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Newspaper

Marble Hill Press

Location

Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1916

Page

6

Discolorations and Capstone Controversy Spar Over Occupancy

Reading through a jumble of OCR errors, the article describes disputes over stonework and waterproofing for a building's occupancy, with contractors and commissioners arguing over responsibility for preventing freezing. It notes quarrying, dressing, and treatment of stones, references to salt usage, drainage, and potential court rulings impacting approval and occupancy timing. The piece also shifts to Missouri military recruitment, detailing new officer-staffed recruiting stations in six cities and expected manpower gains under a military law.

Malitla National Guard of Missouri St Louis Kattany City St Joseph Treston Springfield Webb City Sikeston Nevada Swanville Clark Gonther Meier St. Laie Tlentenan Sweden St Tons St Chauplas Peregect Kirkepod Walter Jares Thompson Clare Jeefernitz Sedan Columba

Democratic party misfires in Tremocratic State gathering

Amid a disorderly Tremocratic State committee meeting the convention's platform and election processes faltered. The assistant secretary was selected after a chaotic scene, with Byron from Stoddard County named secretary while rumors of fights and attempts to disrupt the proceedings circulated.

Bryon Stoddard Coweull Fred Gardner Farris Hat California Teenen Cowell

Political Conventions Back Gardner Land Bank Amendment

Both the Democratic and Republican conventions will be held to endorse the Gardner land bank proposed constitutional amendment. The event signals cross party support for the measure aimed at funding public land purchases.

Gardner Land Bank

Campaign liquor issue cited by governors candidates

Former governor candidates Henry Lamm and Frederick D. Gardner oppose reviving the liquor question in campaigns. Both faced wet accusations in the primary but gave no clear stand on wet vs dry. At a ball in McClung Park, Seymour Barrington and Majer Appointe J. T. Davie oversaw women’s wraps. Ger Mater, returning from vacation, named J R. Davie president of the Louie police board.

Supreme Judes Cance Seymour Barrington James McCann St. Louie County McClung Park Majer J. T. Davie Ger J R. Davie A Louie Police Beard

Ozark News Briefs on Warrants and Releases

A jumble of items reports a warrant in Ozark Missouri and a parole release. Brenton faces a $1 bill issue tied to an upper‑level dispute while Bronc o bank records show annual deposit discrepancies. Tidy summaries note T. A. Nutle’s release from Jasper County after a two year sentence, and University of Missouri affiliates seeking discharge. Statewide school fund distribution totals 1 951 062 27.

T. A. Nutle Jasper County Joplin Caywood

Conmuter Recaptured After Violent Escape Attempt

Four convicts escaped from Penitentiary One using sawn knives during a thunderstorm. One lifer named Marry Morris reportedly cut himself free but was recaptured. details remain unclear as authorities continue searches.

Marry Morris Barr Jamies A Heuchir

Woman shoots Army Captain in Georgia camp tent

A Macon Georgia woman shot and killed Captain, a physician, in his tent after accusing him of ruining her home. The suspect claimed prior attention during treatment in Atlanta. Witnesses described a tense scene as officers tried to calm her before the fatal shot.

German Crop Prospects Improve Amid War Time Struggles

Berlin reports indicate rising corn and grain yields across central Germany despite wartime shortages. Officials note forecasts show harvests reaching near normal levels, with strong wheat and barley output shaping hopes for stability amid ongoing food fears.

Berlin Germany Central Empire Germian tHotana

GERMAN SHIP AT NEW LONDON

New London residents report the German ship Bremen interned ships seen near the state pier after arrival on Thursday. The Vitlehad proceeded to the pier with several storages and a shade of the battery. American agency officials discuss warehousing for the Bremen’s cargo and preparations for potential transfer to safe custody.

New Londona Heeton Beeton Tettery Forwarding Co Suimaprice Bremen

Chicago Businessmen Urged to Join New Reserve Corps

Col Daniel F E McCarthy quartermaster sends 207 letters to prominent Chicago men in industry inviting service in the new quartermaster reserve corps authorized by Congress. The effort aims to strengthen national defense with business leadership in the corps.

Chicago Bme Chiago Congress Daniel FE McCarthy

Man from Cassville Arrested on Forgery Charge

North Yakima reports a Cassville Missouri man, formerly Edwin Ford, arrested on a forgery charge, en route back for trial. In Wakuns he used the alias CC Hardcastie and had been involved in farming.

Yakima Ford Cassville Casaville Wakuns CC. Hardcastie

Copenhagen Germany Ready for Postwar Shipping Race

Philip Heineken, director of the North German Lloyd Steamship Co, says Copenhagen Germany is ready for the era defining competition after the war. He declares every ship destroyed in the war has been replaced and emphasizes readiness for the upcoming contest.

Copenhagen Germany Philip Heineken Loyd Steamship Con Politkhen

Francock, Victor Murdock Tour Noted Leader Visit

Fravorite misspelled line notes former Representative Victor Murdock as a Kansas Progressive leader making a touring appearance for a three week mission. The report highlights his political stance and regional schedule during the Owen era.

Francouver FBC Victor Murdock Kansas

Woman shoots captain fugitive caught in West Georgia

An Atlanta woman accused of shooting Captain Spratling, described as the fugitive ringleader, during a confrontation near Macon. The incident involved a tent raid, a forgery probe, loaded weapon use, and police actions. The woman claimed the attacker was armed and she provided her address before denying other charges. Authorities stated the case includes forged documents and multiple alleged crimes. The ensuing legal actions involve confinement and further inquiry by the Macon district authorities.

Submarine Capture Report Backs U S Claim

Reports state a German submarine has been captured after a chase and sinking attempt near the Atlantic route, with Navy patrols detaining the crew. The Irish government maintains vigilance while awaiting the other submarine, said to be en route, to complete the capture.

Io Regan

Lebiah Valley Railroad urges discharge option for military duty

New York Lebiah Valley Railroad announces that employees serving on the Mexican border must apply for a war department discharge under each offered zone or risk pay cessation starting September 16. In Seattle a Christmas ship sails to Alaska aboard the Kaskerwrim River bearing toys for distant Interior towns. In Easton three trainmen were asked to a wreck on the Lebich and New England Railroad near there.

New York Lebiah Valley Railroad Ite War Department Nations Geartemen Im Ten Seattle Wash Alaska Bier Caren Kuskekwim Easton Lebich New England Railroad

Chile Offers Rescue Ship Amid Wartime Relief Plans

A rescue ship proposal from Chile aims to aid refugees and war prisoners, with U S officials coordinating relief for families of affected officers. The plan includes consular relief duties and wartime prisoner aid conducted under federal oversight.

Recluse Stephen Van Allen Dies by Self On Luxe Boat

New York report states Stephen Van Allen, a reclusive man for over a decade, loaded a firearm on his luxurious motor boat and fatally shot himself. Authorities investigating the incident at the harbor involve local detectives and maritime officials.

New York Stephen van Allen

Court martial in Klagenfort sentences Gen Riedel

In Ferne Switzerland a court martial at Klagenfort sentenced Gen Riedel who commanded in Gorisia during its capture by Italy. He was dismissed from the army and forfeited his pension.

Ferne Switzerland Klagenfort Riedel Gorisia

Fatal auto crash leaves dozen dead and 18 hurt in Michigan race track disaster

A chaotic race accident at a Michigan track, near Kellamagnn and Sunbeam, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Eyewitnesses describe cars tumbling and firefighters working as wreckage piled high, with ambulances transporting injured to nearby hospitals. Names and precise dates are unreadable in the damaged report.

Kellmarm Marion Arnold Chew Ant Jack Uwe Sunbeam Pracneb

Terns Tau Collector Comwoted and Embassment Affects City

Fragmented OCR reports a local collector case with unclear figures and a public funds mention totaling thousands. It notes an African voyage tied to November events and a city official’s statement about the embedding of charges and a planned departure for Africa by a figure named Reoviil blachkemith of Patrbanks Stew.

Hellenes Catenstze Merten Styce Deceunter Africa George’ Reoviil Blachkemith Shere Retwervell Seoril

New York Names Calhoon in Receivership Case

Patrick Calhoon, once linked to a famed statesman, identified in a receivership proceeding as holding a fortune of about $14,000. The case notes a $14,000 asset and the dramatic history tied to his name amid legal action. Schools to Stay Closed Through Sept 14 For health reasons the state orders all schools and churches to close to children under 14 until September 14 due to infantile paralysis concerns.

New York Patrick Calhoon Winnington Fel Teen of Health

Cholera Outbreak Triggers Cuba Vera Cruz Quarantine

News from Vera Cruz reports a cholera outbreak prompting Cuba to impose a five day detention quarantine for arrivals from Vera Cruz. Morana-A authorities enforce stricter health controls to prevent spread.

Vera Cruz Morana Cuba

Mob In Shreveport Tortures Prisoner To Telegraph Pole

A man abducted from Vivian Jail twenty miles north of here died after being tied to a telegraph pole. A white woman identified the suspect, a man who had earlier assaulted a person with a butcher knife. The incident is linked to a Louisiana mob activity and subsequent violent attack.

Louisiana Lyrchesse Shreveport Athob Lane Jess Hammet Nesta Vivian Here

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