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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1913
Page
2
A jumble of items notes wobbly morals and odd facts from a vintage issue. It mentions marriages to avoid, a New York man shipping a lobster by parcel post, a chef finding a $500 pearl, and shifting language usage among millions.
A quirky report notes optimistic claims by scientists about a future with a million automobiles and cement railroad ties. It mentions a woman injured on a train losing speech, suggesting her lawyer may handle the talking, and previews broader urban changes including concrete sidewalks along Broadway.
A plan to train lobsters for the New York market alleges potential for high profits. The proposal suggests crawlers reaching the table under their own power could attract buyers and boost earnings.
Michigan professor Vaughn again argues against the clinging vine wife stereotype without proposing any specific alternative model. The remarks focus on independence and agency for women in marriage.
A fragment notes a French doctor proposing a crawl walking method as a remedy for midspestion, describing it as an excuse for the man and mentioning a 2 a.m. return home. The text is unclear and lacks concrete details or names.
An advertisement in a German paper offered a reward for a missing watch spot, joking that the item could be mistaken for a monker wrench if misidentified.
A steerage passenger arrives in New York carrying 50000 in cash. Authorities consider whether he is legally admitted and examine if the funds affect his status. The report notes questions over clearance and admission without detailing further actions.
A Harvard professor notes pigeons display intellectual behavior, suggesting father pigeons engage in grumbling and rumination as a form of cognitive activity, reflecting intraspecies observation. The quirky claim frames avian thought as worthy of scholarly attention and adds a humorous edge to scientific curiosity.
After April 13 Berlin authorities bar whittling and cane swinging in the streets. The tightly governed city will limit sidewalk travel to no more than three persons walking abreast.
A Kansas editor recalls a bygone habit when boys simply pulled their trousers from their boots to dress for a party. He notes how Kansas has greatly changed since those days.
A Virginia editor recently died leaving a debt of 832,831 dollars while the profession is said to have a standing joke about its habitual impecuniosity. The remark on talent versus wealth notes Arnold Bennett’s view that ability does not guarantee fortune.
An index system of tunes to help song writers with defective memories is announced. The article notes that the writers believed popular tunes would assist in memorization and aid in composing. The item reflects on memory aids for lyricists and composers.
In Detroit federal court, fourteen individuals and thirteen corporations were fined for criminal conspiracy in a restraint of trade. Individual fines ranged from 1 to 11,060 dollars, totaling 5,107 dollars, due by March 11, with nonpayment risking up to six months in jail. Several named defendants from Standard Sanitary Manufacturing and others faced $1000 to $5000 fines. The defense refused to say if an appeal would be filed.
An amendment to the liquor license bill calls for electing saloonkeepers by popular vote to relieve officials of deciding applicants moral fitness for licenses. The measure aims to shift decision making away from officials toward voters.
New York court sentences members of the Ute Chinese Hip Sing Jin Hueity and Yee Dock to reveal on March 24 for the novel of Lave Kay. Principal witnesses were two Philadelphia girls who had Att weir homies and drifted into Chinatown.
Miss Helen Taft presented with a gold handbag studded with amethysts as a farewell gift. Nearly all her close friends attended the presentation with the event described as intimate and ceremonial.
The Blue Sky Law, originally crafted to curb fraudulent financial schemes, becomes Vermont law after Governor Pletcher's approval. It targets dubious financing schemes and aims to shield investors from questionable ventures.
Jane Addams prepared to depart Chicago for an Egypt trip, as the Progressive club announced her journey through Asia Minor and Beirut on the eve of departure, highlighting her planned travel and status as a noted reformer.
Fire destroyed a portion of a Fort Worth hotel named Sek Bold, with many guests rescued by firemen and police. The estimated loss stands around 150,000 dollars.
Dispatches from Elk City report a devastating fire in North Bay Ontario destroying the town and causing three deaths. The blaze wiped out the community in a short period, with responders working to control embers and assess damage. Local officials investigated the cause while families mourned the losses.
Denver voters approve a commission form of government by charter amendment, choosing it over the charter convention plan in a two to one decision affecting city and county governance.
Washington reports almost all seats for the inaugural parade on March 4 are sold with only 600 remaining, as the great stand before the White House accommodates about 6,000 spectators. The rush reflects strong public interest in the event and the seating draw near full capacity.
In a New York case tied to police graft inquiries, a gambler named Purcell shot and killed his daughter Agnes and wounded his wife during a pistol incident at 238 West Twenty first Street. The suspect, linked to gambling houses run across the city, refused to explain the slaying as witnesses and officials await further inquiry before the aldermanic committee.
In the Taft era, Samuel Ranen Winfest is to be hanged in the District of Columbia for wife murder. The President rejected interference requests as Taft administration pursued execution. Taft himself had previously commuted or delayed similar cases. The event reflects the era's capital punishment proceedings and political oversight.
Two steamers collided off Angel Island in heavy fog. The steamer Soubherts Pacifico sank within minutes after the collision, with all crew and passengers rescued before it went down. The Vorootan was damaged and later sank while the cleaner Angelis Island rescued its crew. Five died in a separate Tennessee river collision near Clifton.
Kuetin Texasiov Colgutt vetoed the consolidated Missouri Kansas and Texas and Texas Central railway merger bill. He declared the consolidation unconstitutional and said the move would face challenges in court.
In New Orleans Mrs. John T. Collins petitioned for divorce claiming she will kill her husband if not granted a decree. She states she wishes to wed again. Her husband is at the penitentiary.
As wage demands and better working conditions roiled 24000 firemen among 54 Eastern Tallads a halt to a looming strike emerged with a freed arbitration proposal from the railroads. The plan calls for a six member board two from the roads two from the firemen and two neutral members appointed under the Erdman act to settle disputes while preserving other Erdman provisions. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen awaited official response as a strike order was to be read.
Stewart L Woodford veteran publicist and former United States minister to Spain died at his New York home after two weeks illness. A native of New York City, he was 75 and a Yale graduate who later earned honorary degrees for public service. He served briefly in Spain during the Spanish American War and in the Civil War era, directing major Hudson River celebration work.
A grand jury indicted five legislators in Charleston on charges of bribery linked to a U.S. Senate campaign fund. Indicted are Delematee, Jevid HI HOOP Asbury, Rhodes, Nak Duff, and Senator TH A Sith. Each faced multiple counts. one misdemeanor count was noted but not detailed.
A lengthy Lackawanna line near Nowa New Jersey carried 132 cars and halted traffic after a 122 car train from Slateford Junction to Portmor ris derailed two cars and broke couplings at the head. The break caused a long delay as locomotives and cars pulled free.
Acting Governor signed a Senate bill proposed by Senator Covington to regulate the distribution of news via telegraph and telephone. The measure aims to control how news is sent and shared, with implications for press freedom and communications across the state.
The battleship Arkansas sustained damage while near a coral reef 40 miles west of Cetha Heef. Water entry breached several compartments as the ship pressed forward in the action.
Nat Goodwin the actor faced a lawsuit for $10,400 brought by Harrington and a Santa Monica grocer who alleged injury when Goodwin's automobile struck the grocer. The court awarded $1,000 to the plaintiffs, upholding the auto collision claim.
Secretary Knox and Ambassador Jusserand signed a convention to extend the arbitration treaty between the United States and France for five more years, keeping the pact in force beyond its March 12 expiration. The agreement preserves ongoing arbitration mechanisms and strengthens diplomatic ties between Washington and Paris.
A blaze tore through the Seattle Times plant in Seattle causing extensive damage. Blether Jr, the paper’s manager, estimated losses at about 650000 dollars. The Times was printed at the plant used by the Post-Intelligencer.
Congressional notes summarize debates and votes on water rail monopolies in New England, Philippines independence remarks, and amendments to river and harbor funding. It notes key figures including Joseph K. Wilson of Tennessee, EG Huckland, and Senator Burton Otto, along with actions on postal reform, constitutional term limits, and censorship issues while detailing memorials for James Sherman and other national figures.
A Columbia youth claiming University of Kansas ties used a stack of fake checks to buy clothing shoes and a trunk full of wares. He left town after cashing the checks and lenders were notified they were bogus.
The article notes a strong likelihood that the major parade mounts from Missouri will join the Washington inaugural procession. It mentions Washington liverymen charging 12 per horse for grooming and transport of the mounts.
Underhill confessed to police that he killed Phillip Une toW, a peatat vender, on January 10. He implicated other youths and said he restrained him during the robbery attempt. He is held for trial in the tilts and faces time in the Pele of a robber.
Executive board of a women’s group held a 4 o’clock meeting about membership and aims. Attendees included Jet Clarke and others discussing goals, procedures, and potential actions. The event featured debate on membership numbers and the group’s future direction.
In a terse notice the Kenene Cre Trust confirms authorized capital and formation details. The document lists capital limits and the incorporation status, referencing the Appletonts Pree and related entities as part of the trust structure.
An OCR fragment describes a relay event with unclear names and places. The text mentions a “retreat estate store” and a central facility, with confusion over dates and participants. The readable parts hint at a funeral or memorial and possible boat or oar references.
Fragmentary text mentions a first papole and Major Cote in an old context with referenced ages and local names, but content is garbled. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from readable facts.
Capt John Broagewater aged 75, Civil War veteran and state side organizer, died at his home in Payetteville, nearVW atreyaburg. Funeral held with Moancnie lodge Springfield honors. A rock and dirt slide near Badger mine caused injuries earlier, one listed as Peeeee) ation was
A vacancy in Girard Kaa was filled as Mrs Margaret Laws of Girard Kaa was appointed to the vacant position after a lengthy delay. The election or appointment process concluded with Laws assuming the duties promptly.
In Kirksville circuit court Lee Mills was acquitted on a murder charge after claiming self defense. The jury heard Mills was attacked by Hramaietzgy and Homer Hatfeld and killed both in the ensuing confrontation.
Information from Washington indicates the post office department will buy the Card lots for the Fulton government building site.
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