Marble Hill Press Notes And Miscellany Incongruous Gleanings
Marble Hill Missouri style column offers a splash of oddities and observations. Notes touch on baseball chatter political hints and social musings with quirky remarks about duels in France a self harm case and curious trivia such as a hen that laid 4000 eggs in 22 years and a proposed half cent coin. mentions New York building plans vaudeville writing and a New York play titled Taught and Paid For.
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New York
Chicago man shot over stepping on corn
A Chicago man was shot after stepping on another man s corn. The shooter claims the act was justifiable homicide and references a pet corn to justify the violence.
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Chicago
London Punch contributor dies leaving 36 million fortune
A London man who contributed to Punch has died leaving a fortune of 36,000,000. The piece notes jokes may not have been worth it and adds quips about tables in the United States after 2020, protecting infant industries, and losses totaling five million by fire alongside continued old water supply issues.
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London
Punch
United States
Wickedest City Claim Sparks Need for Allied Effort
Irkutsk, capital of Sthberta, is dubbed the wickedest city in the world. The notice states it is now up to New York, Chicago and Pittsburg to renew their efforts.
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Irkutsk
Sthberta
New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Aviator Faulhan Plans Retirement From Flying Game
Aviator Faulhan, who has earned $200,000 from his aeroplane ventures, declares retirement. The remark reflects a keen sense of knowing when to quit in a high risk pursuit.
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Faulhan
Curing paralysis by fever tale echoes noted practitioner
A remark compares curing paralysis by artificially induced fever to an ingenious doctor who always induced fits in his patients and then cured the fits, highlighting an odd historical approach.
Deaf mute sues for slander over hand gestures
A deaf mute files suit for slander claiming remarks and gestures harmed his reputation. The article notes some people cannot make their hands behave, implying miscommunication and mistreatment from others.
Wellesley Spelling Requirement Sparks Fudge Debate
Readers fear a spelling mandate for graduation may harm Wellesley fudge quality while an army officer’s novel multiplex telephone claims ten people can chat on a single line, compounding four party wire frustrations and communication woes.
Mount Etna Quiet as Lava Fears Fade
Mount Etna continues to erupt yet bystanders conclude lava presents no danger. Observers recall many times when people underestimated risk and failed to heed signs, preparing for possible further activity while current events remain calm.
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Mount Etna
Paris Declares War on Rat Hair Styles and Hobble Skirts
Paris moves to end the present hair fashion for women as the hobble skirt remains a striking feature. The city signals a campaign against the prevailing style while promising fashion will endure in new forms despite the declared war on the look.
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Paris
New Jersey Guard Bans Patent Leather Pumps at Drill
Military duty brings a strict rule banning patent leather pumps for New Jersey National Guard members during drill while no prohibition exists on chewing gum or powder puffs. The odd quirk highlights era dress codes and soldiers’ daily discipline.
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New Jersey National Guard
Cleveland Man Seeks Damages Over Misrouted Phone Calls
A Cleveland man seeks damages claiming he endured repeated misdialed calls not intended for him and lost time waiting to reach the numbers he wanted. He says he received sympathy but no compensation.
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Cleveland
Prison Safe Raid Thrills Missouri Inmate Trusties Suspected
Jefferson City officials report a prison safe burglary with a skeleton key used to loot the commissary room. Warden Andrae suspects trusties aided by others to plan a wholesale escape. investigators seek the key maker and confederates to reveal the plot and potential break.
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Andrae
Jefferson City
Nurglars
Alwate
Jethirele
Micht
Andreae
Illinois Free Field Sets Railroad Rules In State
Judge C C Kobistant of the U S circuit court ruled the state railroad and warehouse commission has jurisdiction over express companies rates and practices in Illinois. The decision overruled the commission’s demurrer to a bill filed last fall by express firms seeking inunction against rate reductions.
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Federal
Railroad Commission
Chicago
State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Lllinois
C.C. Kobisant
Crcuit Court
State Commission
Masked men rob train near Gainesville Ga
Five robbers held up a northbound Southern Railway passenger train near White Sulphur Springs, Gainesville, at 2 am. They cracked the express car safe, taking $700 in cash, while a fuse mix up saved $50,000 in the larger safe from being taken. A lone passerby attempted to trail them.
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Atlanta
Southern Railway
White Sulphur Springs
Gainesville
Expres
Russian War Cloud Rides Over Treaty Clash With China
Slavic authorities report alleged treaty violations by China over 1851 terms. Russia cites China disregard of conditions for evacuating Ili region and seeks consular privileges in Manchuria and Mongolia. The United States weighs potential response as China urges arbitration.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Kulja
Ili
Chinvee Turkestan
China
Throat cut at Salvation Army meeting in Omaha
In Omaha Nebraska a man named Link Dosher of Howling Green Kentucky or resisting a sermon shot or cut thirst throat of another attendee Ortney Purcell of Kentucky during a Salvation Army service. Purcell is under arrest and Dosher did not survive.
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Salvation Army
Omaha
Pledges Home Rule Soon In Commons Debate
London, England During a preliminary home rule debate in the House of Commons Prime Minister Asquith restated that after disposing of the budget the government would pursue full self government for Ireland.
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London
England
Allice of Commons
Premler Asquith
Ireland
Real estate dealer jumps to death from Chamber of Commerce building
Chicago. W J T Plummer, a real estate dealer, leapt from the eleventh floor, dying instantly. His body struck two salesmen. A O Mortimer, one of them, was stunned but soon recovered.
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Chicago
W. J. T. Plummer
Chamber of Commerce
A. O. Mortimer
Wiley Says Housewives Must Shoulder Household Burden
Washington DC. C Dr Harvey W Wiley chief of the bureau of chemistry announces the cost of living solution lies with house wives They should discharge their cooks and go to work themselves he says
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Washington, DC. C
Harvey W. Wiley
Bureau of Chemistry
Omaha man returns to Texas with valet from Nebraska
Joseph ecora a Pawnee Indian from Omaha leaves Omaha for his home near Columbus Texas accompanied by J Jackson an Omaha nervo who is to be his valet.
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Omaha
Joseph [Ecora
Columbus
Tex
J. Jackson
Bank Burglary in Rome Ends in Double Night Watchman Death
In Rome the Great Exchange bank was looted by burglars who killed two night watchmen as they guarded the vault. The bandits escaped with a vast sum of money, leaving authorities to pursue suspects and secure the crime scene.
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Rome
Italy
Great Exchange Bank
Threats Target MacVeagh in Rough Skull Graphic
A mutilated note signed with crudely drawn skulls and crossbones threatens the lives of Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh and Assistant Secretary A P Andrew. The message, bearing ominous language, was found in Washington D C and is being investigated by authorities.
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Washington, D. C
Prohibition Vote Passes Maine Legislature to Refer Proposal
In Augusta Maine the House approved by 105 to 40 a Senate resolution re submitting to voters the constitutional prohibitory amendment adopted in 1884. The measure seeks to place the issue back before the people for confirmation through a popular vote.
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Maine
Augusta
House of Representatives
Senate
Plague Death Toll in Astrakhan Reported
Officials confirm 30 deaths from bubonic plague between February 4 and February 8 in Astrakhan government on the Caspian Sea northwest coast. The outbreak prompts health warnings and containment measures in St. Petersburg and surrounding regions.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Astrakhan
Northweert
Caspian Sea
Destructive floods hit Freeport and surrounding towns
Rivers Pecatonica Hock and Des Plaines surged to their highest levels in 50 years, sweeping away dykes and homes. Freeport suffered major damage as water submerged streets and rail lines while power plants shut down and transit halted. Families sought refuge on rooftops as floodwaters rose.
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Chicago
Thore
Pecatonica
Hock
Desplaines
Freeport, Ll
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul
Meedee
Scoto Mille
Try
Rock River
Insurrecto Forces Near Ascension Southwest of Juarez
Report from the Mexican Northwestern railway says Orozco and Hianco have joined forces near Ascension about miles southwest of Juarez. Telecommunication lines are cut between Guzman and Casa Grande. Francisco Madero and other officials have departed Guadalupe toward Chihuahua as General Navarro sends scouts to Guadalupe with no sizable insurgent force found.
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Rl Paso
Masxican Northwestern Railway
Orozco
Hianco
Ascension
Milles
Jaures
Jnsurrectos
Guzman
Casa
Francisco. Madero
Abraham Gonzales
Provisional Government
Guadelupe
Chihuahua
Navarro
Guadalupe
Plague Causes Frontier Closure in Amua Territory
Governor orders frontiers closed and guarded by troops in Amua after suspected plague detected near the Nosslan boundary. Provinces Atour Trans Talkalla and coast province including Saghallien are affected. Island of Saghallien included in the boundary measures.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Amua
Atour
Trans Talkalla
Saghallien
Nosslan
Southern Coal and Transportation Files Assignment
Hemersob Kentucky based company in coal mining files a deed of assignment by order of directors citing inability to meet interest on 250000 dollars in bonds and on purchase money notes.
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Coal Company
Hemersob
Kentucky
Southern Coal and Transportation Company
Dusing
Rear Admiral Nazro Dies in Boston Home
Rear Admiral Arthur P. Nazro of the U S S Nazro retired, died at his Boston home.
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Nazro
Boston
Mass
Arthur P. Nazro
U. SS. N
Union No Part of Reciprocity Plan Sends Letter to McCall
Washington dispatch reports Speaker elect Champ Clark defends his stance on Canada annexation remarks as private opinion. President Taft dismisses any political significance, while Clark stands by his comment amid calls for clarification. Public reaction cites potential strain with Canada and Britain.
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Washington, D. C
Tall
Champ Chirk
Canada
McCall
Hep
Massachuetts
Jetter Taft
Wither Aide Canada
Senate
Clark
Appech
Great Britain
United States
Gould to retire from Missouri Pacific presidency
George Gould announced in New York that he will retire as president of Missouri Pacific and become chairman of the board. He said a practical railroad man will be chosen as president, while Kuhn, Loeb & Co and John D Rockefeller are seen as having ousted him from control. The stock market reacted with heavy trading, about 14 000 shares changing hands.
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Board of Directors
Practical Railroad Man
New York City
Gweeree J. Gould
Kehn, Loeb & (Co
Preeiancy
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Direct
Wall Street
Gould
Kuhn [Ooh & Co
John D Rockefeller
Mr. Gould Cave
Missouri Pacific
Vast timber monopoly and rail control in United States
President receives first installment of Herbert Knox Smith's report on the lumber industry detailing vast timber monopolies concentrated in a few hands, speculative holdings far ahead of use, rising values, an equally sinister land monopoly, and closely linked railroad domination. The document is sent to Congress for public release.
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Washington D.C
Herbert Knox Smith
United States
Congroma
Rome Pope Pius X Improves After Influenza Attack
Pope Pius X continues to improve after influenza with doctors reporting the condition satisfactory and throat congestion relieved. The Vatican bulletin notes the pontiff’s health showing progress and stability.
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Rome
Pope Pius X
Petacel
New Arctic Expedition Leaves for Polar Regions
An exploring expedition to the Polar regions, the first since Peary and Cook, will depart this summer under Rudolph Francke, who has joined nearly a dozen prior expeditions.
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New York
Peary
Cook
Rodolph Francke
Judges Salaries Raised in U S Supreme Court
Washington law action on motion by Representative Mann increased the chief justice salary from 13000 to 15000 and the associate justices salaries from 12500 to 16450.
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Washington, D. C
Representative Mann
Winote
House
Supreme Court of the United States
Bridge plan favored for Empire site on canal route
Washington DC: An engineer board investigating Panama Canal conditions backs bridging at Empire. The report recommends construction of a six span bridge at that location to improve access along the canal corridor.
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Panama Canal
Washington, DC
Empire
Senate panel weighs Canadian reciprocity pact
Washington D C The senate committee on foreign relations will review the Canadian reciprocity agreement to determine if it conflicts with any existing treaty terms. The panel will assess compatibility before any broader action is taken.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Omaha Postmaster Charged Under Civil Service Law
Dan W. Tillotson, a veteran Omaha letter carrier of 23 years, files a complaint with the civil service commission alleging violations by Thomas, the Omaha postmaster, under civil service law.
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Omaha, Neb
F Thomas
Omaha
Civil Service Commission
Dan W. Tillotson
Not Quite the Same Hubby Rest After a Day
A fragmented note notes a husband feeling better after a rest day and compares ease of reading a day to others. The text contains garbled phrases and unclear meaning but centers on improved rest after a day.
Senator Laniel’s horse exhibit sparks tie to Washington relics
A dealer shown a horse said to reproduce the charger ridden by Washington at Trenton, claiming the animal descends from the famed steed. Senator Daniel expressed belief in the claim and noted the resemblance in form and bearing.
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Laniel
Virginia
Washington
Trenton
Mark Twain’s Wit Inferred From Smoking Habit
A fragmented remark ponders how Mark Twain produced his sharp wit noting a possible link between his prolific smoking and creative output. The text suggests uncertainty about Twain’s literary genius and hints at a causal idea tied to smoking.
Grape Nuts Cited As Key To Restored Health
A New Hampshire woman credits Grape Nuts with restoring her health after a year of severe stomach trouble and weight loss. She says the cereal helped her digestion and mental clarity, allowing a return to normal work and weight.
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