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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
2
The item offers a garbled miscellany of opinions on war, politics, and modern life. It references France, Russia, Japan, and England, with satirical asides about public figures, famine, medicine, and technology. The prose is jumbled, typical of OCR'd newspaper clippings from older pages.
A Pennsylvania man seeks court guardianship to protect lime from alluring women. He frames the filing as a measure to guard the fruit from temptations and interference, citing personal concerns that influence his asset and property handling.
Sir William Ramsay proposes peacetime utilization of radium though current costs puzzle nearly all observers. The remark underscores ongoing debate over radium value and potential industrial applications amid unclear economics.
A fragment notes Corneling Vanderbilt’s new locomotive temper proving valuable in heritage work, surpassing reliance on family wealth as it saves nearly eight tons. The source emphasizes practical innovation and worth beyond lineage.
A Pennsylvania schoolteacher advises couples to quarrel occasionally as a way to sharpen intellect, though warns against overdoing it and to avoid provoking serious conflict.
A reader note from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch remarks on the editor admitting ignorance about how banana flour is made. The remark lauds honesty in journalism and highlights humility in reporting.
A fragmented note mentions Pautine Astor receiving about 100 dollars in presents related to a marriage between Sly and Captain Spender Clay. The text is garbled but implies an attempted gift or alliance tied to the spouses and presents.
A speculative line suggests Rudyard Kipling inspired Russian warships to attack the British Heine Wouts, with a provocative counterproposal blaming Homer instead. The fragment hints at literary influence on wartime actions, inviting broader attribution debates.
A fragment reports a runaway air ship found in a cornfield near Missemri with unclear details. The text mentions confusion over the incident and references toward an event that may follow, but specifics are unclear.
In a fragmentary note, Kime Al Fonso of Soin considers marriage to a certain girl, hoping to secure a wife. The piece laments the dilemma for the poor man should she refuse, highlighting social pressures and possible outcomes.
Some English philosophers doubt another great war after Russians and Japs enthroned yet the Baltic fleet’s plan to return home via the North Sea challenges that view. Their forecast hinges on naval routes and future global power shifts.
A health writer argues women catch fewer colds than men because they avoid heavy warm coverings. The piece adds a light remark suggesting men marry and observe how affection affects routines.
A Boston stenographer at the parent office in Washington is said to have copied 26000 words of patent records in seven hours and seeks to know her weekly earnings. The report notes the unusual productivity and questions the compensation rate.
A funeral at Oku- Wo Ti Japan featured a speaker from Wis lertieor Skudemis who praised the deceased as more powerful than Japan's vieror boiws sweed, a striking comparison underscoring the tribute.
Meredith battles objections to his scheme of marriages limited to ten years, claiming he has anticipated all counterarguments yet struggles to gain wide support from reformers and the public.
A Santa Rosa resident, years after an accident, can now observe his heart’s pulsations. He notes the rhythm changes as his emotions shift between conflicting feelings, finding the tempo a striking sign of inner turmoil.
A Wall Street dispatch notes most operators currently seek personal gains in market activity. This challenges the belief that traders acted only to exercise the market or enrich less informed investors.
The report notes King Edward wearing a bracelet and declines to claim any change in his habits such as carrying a pocketbook in hand or hanging a watch on a breast hook, presenting a cautious royal gesture without further elaboration.
In Edinburgh Jack Travers and his Chinese companion Ah Sin pursue a mystery connected to a photograph of a Scottish beauty Jessie Cameron. They wander Princes Street toward Calton Hill planning to reach the Canongate as the Old Tolbooth clock marks the hour. The tale blends adventure with a hunt across the city streets.
Jack Pravers returns to his old haunts when a fast moving cab appears on High street. A familiar face in the passenger seat shocks him as wheels misbehave and the driver is hurled. Jack saves the horse, halts the runaway, and averts disaster in a single tense moment.
A driver recovers from a sudden disaster and helps an injured passenger as chaos swirls around a Canongate street. Jack Travers questions the dazed traveler, recognizing a familiar name, while emergency crews arrive and the scene gradually returns to quiet after a dramatic wreck near the corner with seven gabies.
A garbled narrative describes a cashier and a crafty tailor. The text recounts a man who uses disguises to pursue marriage while facing financial constraints and the desire to appear affluent. The piece highlights social pressures and aspirations amid poverty.
Reports describe broad contributions to relief efforts by all sectors in Japan. Citizens and even inmates earn money by crafting items like straw sandals and bow decorations to aid fighters, amid suspicion of parental pressure on a youth and communal scrutiny of earnings.
An Ohio wealthy man dies and leaves a chest to be opened after two years to be divided among friends not all named in the will. When opened, sealed envelopes promise equal shares but greed breeds distrust as some openly seek to foresee others' fate and betray trust.
A damaged New York Times fragment describes a child speaking to her mother about attending church. The scene mentions a bright crowd of women and a cautious wish to be old enough for churchgoing, reflecting a domestic, faith‑oriented moment.
A fragmentary tale recalls a seaside hotel scene where a diner asks how much to tip a waiter. The follower notes a wager mindset: a proper tip if service is good, and a reduced tip if service is poor, tying gratuity to racing outcomes.
Jefferson, distressed, admits firing the stenographer and reflects on the Declaration of Independence. The dialogue mixes odd metaphors as he sighs and completes the task by hand.
In San Francisco the brewery workers union lost a pivotal battle at the American Federation of Labor convention. A key issue tried to place all brewery workers under the brewery union, but the body voted against it, opting instead to organize by craft for engineers, firemen, and teamsters. The debate touched on strife in St. Louis and Belleville and included tensions with Socialists and President Gompers.
The Daily Telegraph correspondent at Port Said says the Russian volunteer steamer Voronete has three submarines on boards and will imitate earlier steamers after passing the canal. Moscow sources claim notable front affairs through November 23 with renewed skirmishing and a key assault on Lone Tree Hill. a Chinese bandit clash near Kousan leaves casualties as a Japanese column is repelled by Koussian cavalry. Sebastopol telegram notes Black Sea crews kept on November 22 amid revolutionary mutiny, quelled by force. several mutineers wounded.
New York reports J. Pierpont Morgan purchased the Anson Phelps Stokes property for 1,200,000 dollars. He is gradually acquiring the Madison Avenue segment along the Thirty-sixth Street frontage, expanding his holdings in the area.
A Memphis-bound man wounded by a frontal gunshot while marching from a camp near Helena Arkansas was brought to Memphis on Friday. The shooter is believed to be a fellow under orders from Howard. The incident occurred recently and officers are investigating.
Lieutenant Colonel Shand arrived at Zeigler with Krag rifles and ammunition to guard the town as nightly attacks by alleged nonunion or imported workers keep Zeigler, its colliery, stockade, and railroad in a state of fear. Camp Tanner houses union miners while authorities suspect outsiders hired by Leiter to provoke unrest.
In St. Petersburg the zemstvo memorial ends with urging the emperor to freely summon elected representatives to pursue a constitutional evolution. A delegate says support for constitutional monarchy, not revolution, while warning agitation will continue if no result. If banned locally, actions may move to Moscow or open fields.
The Greek steamer Felpis is overdue after a recent gale in the Black Sea. It is feared the entire crew and passengers were lost when she slipped in during the storm.
Workington reports that Rear Admiral Robrey P. D. Evans, newly named president of the fresher howse beworth, is slated to assume supreme command of the Nerds Athin tic field upon Rear Admiral Barker’s retirement next March. Dusvis is slated as second in command.
The Comptroller granted the application of AL EL WWitenll of the Bank of Ele dorade to convert the bank into a new dona bank, enabling a formal restructuring of the financial institution. The approval sets the stage for a rebranded entity and updated operations under supervisory oversight.
A runaway incident at New Chatham resulted in a child of Mr and Mrs Allan Cham being killed and another person seriously injured. Authorities provided limited details as the scene was secured and investigators collected evidence.
In San Francisco California a bronze statue at the main entrance of Colden Gate Park honors President William McKinley. Sculpted by Robert Aitken the figure shows a heroic woman holding a sword and an uplifted palm on a granite pedestal. Former Mayor James D. Phelan presented the monument.
In Litchfield Illinois the annual institute of the teachers of Montgomery county met Friday. Professor Walter F. Bradley president of Blackburn University of Carlinville gave an interesting address at the afternoon session.
Secretary Hay and Mr Trobst the Swiss charge d affaires signed an arbitration treaty on behalf of the United States and Switzerland The treaty mirrors the American and French arbitration treaty and aims to formalize dispute resolution between the two nations
Philadelphia actress Maria B Wilks aged 80, the country’s oldest, died Friday. She originated the Widow Mel nette role with Edwin Forrest, marking a notable era in American theater.
An American engineer in the Canal Zone reports to The Washington Post a fierce complaint against the Canal Commission now Panama Commission. He charges broken contracts about expenses, salaries, vacations, and housing, plus poor conditions and slow activity at the camp near the darky settlement. He warns there may be consequences if the Commission does not act fairly.
Gompers was re elected president of the American Federation of Labor by an almost unanimous vote in San Francisco. One vote against him came from Victor Berger of Milwaukee who requested the tally be recorded as negative. He pledged to strive for greater gains for labor and thanked the delegates for their support. Other officers and delegates were chosen to serve, including Morrison and Lennon, with eight vice presidents appointed. Fraternal delegates were elected to the British and Canadian labor councils, and Pittsburg was chosen to host the AFL meeting next year.
Adjutant General Scott says reports of a union miners camp near Zeigler are exaggerated and that the camp poses no threat. He notes Sheriff Stein controls local deputies and arms, and that firing reports were overstated with no fatalities.
Sunday near Columbus a Mobile railroad train derailed after leaving town, injuring multiple people. Conductor Woo Hepper was among the injured, with their exact conditions unclear.
Two hundred Chinese arrived in San Francisco under an immigration inspector. They were transferred from Oakland Mole to the steamer Captain which sailed Saturday.
A fragment from a Washington dispatch notes a troubling official issue involving the government. It references Morton and a letter sent to Shugtes Chalmers in Chicago, signaling a formal concern over published remains and governance. The wording suggests an inquiry or resignation context in early public communication.
New York reports the late Transvaal President Paul Kruger left an estate estimated at 3,730,000 dollars. He bequeathed 125,000 dollars to Dutch societies and donations to funds established after the South Africa War for Boer widows and orphans.
Americans residing in Havana held Thanksgiving day union services and there was a ball at night at the American club.
Petersburg reports Emperor Francis Joseph accepted the invitation from Russo British officials to nominate the fifth member of the international commission investigating the Dogger Bank incident. The move aligns Austria Hungary with Britain and Russia in the inquiry process.
Russian detachments retreat from Doe pass with about 1000 troops withdrawing before the advancing Japanese column. Reports say Japanese forces are moving toward Sin Tain Tin as they press the Manchurian front.
A disastrous hurricane struck the Talautze Islands northeast of Celebes in the Malay archipelago. The sea rose dramatically, flooding the islands and leaving many people destitute and displaced.
Snow raises crop outlook as Chicago market witnesses the highest estimate by a recognized crop expert, signaling a major optimistic forecast for the season. The official forecast cites a record bushel yield, bolstering prices and market confidence among growers and traders alike.
The steamer Main from Bremen brought the largest steerage passenger load ever to this port, with two exceptions. A total of 2,551 names appear on the steerage list, marking a record arrival at New York.
A good natured crowds follows President Roosevelt during a long visit to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He tours Liberal Arts Machinery Electricity and Agriculture Government building Fisheries exhibits and Philippines displays with guards and Secret Service protection throughout. A grand banquet and fireworks cap the day as the President and family stay with William H. Thompson and depart for Washington the next night.
In Centralia WL one mile south of here at 12:00 a om a collision occurred. Engine No 28 of the Minois Central under T A Sailor and Viréman J St Kirk patrick pulled a north bound freight collided with the rear end of another freight. The engine and eight freight cars were demolished. tracks blocked until noon. The engineer and fireman jumped. The brakeman was severely injured. The accident was due to the engineer failing to see signals in time to stop.
Washington reports the call on national bank depositories for 25 percent of Government deposits has drawn little response and indicates excellent financial condition. Secretary Shaw notes the circular issued days ago has only one exception request, from a bank with a small Government deposit.
Lesion Kentucky reports Blue Grass traction company incorporated by decree three seats seen by Senator George B. Davis of Detroit Michigan. Capital stock of 150000. Outstanding claims against the company reach about 150.
Vincennes Board of Trade and Central Car and Country Company are defendants in a civil action seeking $500 damages. Plaintiff Willian J. Stales of Terre Haute, builder of the plant, also requests appointment of a receiver and a $500 mechanics lien foreclose.
Forty seven Chinese men captured along the Mexican border in Texas Arizona and New Mexico have been deported to China. They were charged with violating the United States exclusion act.
The Porte issues explicit orders to treble authorities at Trebizond to stop interfering with the sale of American Bibles and to return those that have been seized. The directive underscores Ankara's push to safeguard scripture distribution and uphold American religious imports in the empire.
Richard T. Morgan of El Reno, a noted statehood enthusiast, was announced Friday by the Interior Department as the new Register of the Woodward Land Office in Oklahoma. The post carries a $3,000 annual salary.
Arthur Karl Welby was Friday appointed general superintendent of the Rio Grande Western Railroad to succeed Joseph H Young who resigned.
London reports Japan is buying Welsh coal at Cardiff with a Lowe ton purchase and ten orders placed. The steamer King Stebert, 3 510 tons, has been chartered at Cardiff for Japanese account.
William Wilber, aged 6, is reported to have committed suicide by hanging in Avon. Grief over his wife’s death is believed to have driven him to take his own life.
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