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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
2
A brief heedful note reports the Tokyo mayor stating that war is a crime while questioning whether all great defenders are criminals. The item reflects the era’s sharp, provocative opinion tone from Marble Hill Press.
A fragmentary rumor notes possible reductions in Pullman fares with no word on rips scale readjustment. Kaiser Wilhelm allegedly told Queen Victoria how to conduct the Boer War. The piece questions if the Kaiser seeks blame for the war and cites doctors warning that ordinary firecrackers threaten safety on the Fourth of July.
A Sunday paper cites a stenographer asking how girls can avoid unwanted attention from employers and humorously suggests tree climbing or cheering like suffragettes. It contrasts with a note on 10,000 Japanese schoolchildren singing America at a fleet welcome, and questions teaching the Japanese hymn to American children.
A Harvard professor argues that marriage is criminal for a man earning less than 3800 annually and urges accompanying proof of need. The article notes an 800 salary gap and requests a schedule showing where the man can secure the required income through an available job.
The writer notes Withem II’s universal genius and suggests he compose an opera or play. Frederick Thompson next asks him to create a drama, promising rich material from Withem II’s career and talents.
Dr Story, late principal of Glasgow University, vacationing in the country, is greeted by the district minister who invites him to relieve him for a day. The principal replies he may relieve the minister's congregation but does not promise to relieve the minister.
The government rejects the 12 foot canal plan and endorses a 21 foot deep canal from Georgian Bay to the St Lawrence via the Ottawa and Mattawa rivers. The route would connect Chicago Milwaukee and Duluth to ocean ports, with passage through British soil, subject to sailing distance of hundreds of miles.
The distinguished Parisian architect M. Augustin Rey seems to soften toward New York's skyscrapers. He suggests height limits of 20 to 30 stories with a few taller exceptions to diversify the skyline, though it may be sarcasm aimed at the city.
Estimates show 15 000 to 20 000 acres of camphor trees in Ceylon could yield 80 000 000 pounds of camphor, the present annual demand. Trees grow naturally to 40 feet but are kept at four to five feet for ease of cultivation.
Following the October 1 rate drop to two cents, the first three New York steamships carried about ninety thousand more letters than usual to England. A New York firm saved roughly $0.00 by mailing 20,000 advertising circulars at the new lower rate.
The data estimates 11 315 000 French families in total. Of these, 1 804 720 have no children and numbers rise with children from 1 to 18 plus. Detailed counts include 2 965 171 with one child, 2 661 978 with two, 1 642 425 with three, 957 392 with four, 566 768 with five, 327 729 with six, 182 998 with seven, 94 729 with eight, 44 728 with nine, 20 639 with ten, 8 305 with eleven, 3 508 with twelve, 1 437 with thirteen, 504 with fourteen, 249 with fifteen, 79 with sixteen, 34 with seventeen, and 45 families with eighteen or more.
An editorial remark on the enduring persistence of British suffragettes and a forecast that within years public discussion will honor them while noting evolving ballot fashion and traditions.
Mr Zangwill remarks that in the United States freedom in literary expression requires publishing books and faces remarkable censorship even there. He implies he undervalues the charm of being edited.
Rescuers push through rubble to recover bodies after a gas explosion traps miners. One man is rescued alive as authorities seek cause of the disaster with many workers dead.
Pittsburg Pa The mine disaster at the Pittsburg Buffalo company pit leaves an uncertain death toll with 135 workers present but reports suggest at least 200 dead. Rescuers work through debris after an explosion though a survivor was brought to surface. Officials warn many victims are unidentified and from diverse backgrounds. Local authorities fear more lives lost as rescue operations continue at the Marianna mines project.
A tornado swept the farming area near Sparta in Christian county twenty five miles south of Springfield injuring seven people and fatally burning a three year old after the Braden home collapsed. Four homes were destroyed and several others damaged as telegraph lines and fences fell silent. The wind reached seventy miles per hour and the tornado traced an eight mile path, though no further loss of life occurred.
Des Moines Iowa Governor Albert E Cummins was chosen as United States senator in a special session to fill the late William B Allison seat Cummins won the nomination at a special primary defeating Lacey by 42647 official votes The standpatters predict the long Republican power struggle in Iowa will end and some reconciliation may follow after fourteen years of effort in which Cummins faced staunch opposition
Secretary Wilson seeks a 400000 emergency appropriation to combat foot and mouth disease now confirmed in cattle across Pennsylvania New York Michigan and Maryland. Dr S E R Pennett diagnosed the illness in Linesboro Maryland and Wilson plans talks with state officials as quarantine risks loom for Baltimore and possible spread to New Jersey Delaware Ohio and Indiana within days.
Mrs B M Cowper a writer of note and St Regis guest fired a bullet in her room Friday and lay dying for hours until a friend who knew her intent rushed to notify hotel management. An old Middletown friend who had just received her letter about ending life rushed in after hearing of the incident.
Cracksmen dynamited the Sweet Springs Bank vault in Missouri blowing it open and stealing 3500 dollars in currency before escaping on foot. Three men were seen leaving the area after the explosion awakened the town early Sunday.
Sheriff Schwin has seized three African American men accused of the murder of former Sheriff R. W. Drake near Laneville Alabama last Tuesday night. One man confessed implicating the other two. A special term of court will be called amid high tensions, though no violence is expected.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania Albert Wreehunis a 15-year-old pitcher killed a 9-year-old companion during a game at William Penn Reed was acquitted of murder by the grand jury. Witnesses say Wreehunis pitched a swift curved ball that struck Reed over the heart causing his death.
Scenes of joy in Manila amid landing of 100 sailors from the Atlantic battleship fleet. Reception committees welcomed them at Cavite as schoolchildren sang and artillery salutes rang out during their first ashore arrival since the fleet’s arrival.
A Fort Smith Arkansas cotton oil plant owned by Fort Smith Cotton Oil company suffered a partial destruction by fire on Wednesday night. The blaze consumed ten freight cars and four houses, with total losses estimated at 75000 dollars. The mill is part of the Henson group based in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Oklahoma's eight hour law was knocked out by a local court ruling in Tulsa. The New State Paying Co. was acquitted of violating the law in a test suit brought by union labor officials. The defense showed workers preferred longer hours, a view that could render the statute ineffective.
Admiral Robley Evans told the United States Naval Academy Alumni of the West that American war vessels are generally the equal of those abroad, despite admitting they are not the best compared with prewar ships. The remarks were made in a letter read at a Chicago banquet Monday night in response to naval critics.
Manila dispatch says Consul General Denby in Shanghai asked Rear Admiral Harber to send gunboats to protect American interests. The Helena is scheduled to depart Friday. Washington advises no Navy Department word yet on the request, but Harber may act on his own authority without reporting to the department.
Advices report the European police chief at Sylallpur assassinated during the night by native anarchists. An attempt on the British mayor’s life failed. No details yet. it is unknown if anarchists were captured.
George J. Sittig aged 49 died in Mansfield Ohio. his weight reached 500 pounds and his waist measured about eighty inches. a special coffin was built to ship the body to Pittsburgh. Sittig was widely known and exhibited as Jolly George the Fat Boy.
Bandits attacked a local mail train between Kiada and Urga in Troitskosovsk, seizing $125,000. Three escorts were killed and one severely wounded in the attack.
William Montgomery, former cashier of the Allegheny National Bank which failed for over $1,000,000, was sentenced to fifteen years in the Western Pennsylvania penitentiary by Judge James S. Young of the United States court.
London reports England’s first woman mayor in her own right Miss M J Dove will lead High Wycombe. The announcement highlights her historic role and the town she will govern.
Eleven individuals were indicted by a special grand jury in Chicago on charges of fraud in the August primary election. Indictments names were suppressed but two prominent politicians were said to be among those named.
Alto Pass Illinois Elh Mull of Cobden was indicted by the present grand jury on a forgery charge. Mull left Cobden weeks ago after disposing notes netting about $500 forged in the names of Peter Sifford and other farmers.
Theophilus Crumacker, 86, father of Congressman Edgar D. Crumpacker, died suddenly at his Valparaiso home. He served three terms in the Indiana state legislature from 1872 to 1878.
Ray Seger underwent surgery at Wichita Hospital for cancer of the shoulder. The operation required the removal of the left arm and shoulder along with a section of tissue and the collar bone.
A large bulldog belonging to Benjamin Desom of Meansville attacked and killed his horse on Wednesday. The dog, normally chained due to its habit of chasing horses, broke the chain and rushed to the stable tearing the horse to pieces.
James A Teneyck of Syracuse University crew was arrested Wednesday for involvement in a pool game that defrauded Christ Hansen of 1350 dollars in Chicago. The case ties a local student to a Chicago police action.
Gasoline exploding in a room at the Boyle Hotel in Houston Texas set fire to the building and caused serious injuries to several guests Mrs F D Burke leaped from a second story window to the ground and suffered injuries believed fatal
Cologne newspaper reports Berlin dispatch saying the American Japanese agreement will be received with satisfaction worldwide. The note highlights optimistic reaction and broad approval across nations and officials.
Washington DC. The agricultural department issued a state wide quarantine on Maryland due to foot and mouth disease. Secretary Wilson announced at the White House after a cabinet meeting that the only known cases were in Carroll County.
Sayre Pennsylvania a hunter named Guy Morrison sustained a head wound two years ago when his gun burst during hunting. He spent four months in hospital in delirium as the left brain lobe drained away. Friday during another hunt his gun struck a twig and caused fatal brain injury. death was instantaneous.
Bodies of three Santa Paula boys sons of ranchers were found after a two day search in snow covered high peaks north of the Santa Clara Valley. The incident details a fatal freezing in a rural Californian area with local families affected and authorities investigating.
Tulsa Oklahoma reports the Arkansas river rising for the third time this year after heavy rain that fell over thirty six hours. Railroads guard against washouts as water reaches new levels.
A description from the Indianapolis News notes a new heat method giving resourceful women chances in emergencies by attaching feather duster to an inverted was basin for a fetching effect. The piece also mentions the wool record leaders: Australia first, Argentina second, United States third.
A Philadelphia Bulletin line notes a girl must feel blue at times when she deems it necessary to be the pink of propriety. The wry reflection contrasts emotion with social restraint in a brief editorial aside.
A dawn parade of a traveling show awakens two boys and a mother how they dress and seek help. The piece also notes a church census, rhino horn growth, North Carolina naming its first woman dentist, and Valparaiso reconstruction payments by Chilean government for public works.
A playful excerpt notes how the boldest alibis come from blithe bar visits. It mentions a gaily exiting person seeking a noble uncle's favor and jokes about a tavern offering the two best excuses, including art behind the drink dispenser and a free corned beef lunch.
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