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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
2
A mob of 640 strikers in Youngstown Ohio rioted across East Youngstown. Three people died and 23 were wounded as six city blocks burned, liquor flowed from buckets, and homes were threatened with dynamite as arson and looting escalated. Police and guards attempted to restore order while arsonists set several buildings on fire including the post office.
An escaped prisoner caused a sensational disruption at Sing Sing prison delaying an execution. Deputy Warden Spencer Moller and Headkeeper Dorner faced pressure as the prison staff confronted the breakout and subsequent manhunt. The incident halted the planned death sentence and raised concerns about security and inmate handling.
Reports from Phoenix say striking miners plan an attack on the jail to free inmates held for some time. Martial law potential hinted by Adjutant General Harris as officials monitor the situation. In Chicago, four former Greek American Bank proprietors were indicted for embezzlement after the bank’s closure. The receiver found assets of 94 to cover liabilities of 128000.
Washington reports the Department of Justice has no evidence yet that rising gasoline prices stem from a conspiracy violating the Sherman law. No prosecutions have been instructed at this time.
Indianapolis authorities announce that Indiana Democratic leaders, authorized by Joseph P. Tumulty, secretary to the president, will place Woodrow Wilson's name on the presidential primary ballot on March 7.
A local notice in Aurora Missouri warns that a government prosecution will target the authors of the anti Catholic pamphlet Menace. The alert mentions legal action in the federal court and signals readiness to pursue the matter.
The German ambassador presented to Secretary Lansing a proposal to pay indemnities for American lives lost in the Lusitania disaster while denying wrongdoing. Germany would also guarantee safety for noncombatant ships in the Mediterranean but reserves the right to defend submarine warfare as reprisals for Britain’s high sea seizures. Reacting officials mention possible acceptance but no official reply yet. Belgian refugees in unoccupied areas endure typhoid and shortages as Helvetian minister reports strained hospitals and aid logistics amid war disruptions.
In New York a Democratic committeeman urged fortifying defense to deter European encroachment and poverty. He backed a navy equal to the world’s greatest power and said alliances would be necessary for the United States.
A Paris dispatch reports another Italian liner has been sunk by a mine or submarine in the Adriatic. The vessel, carrying foodstuffs for starving Serbia, was on its way to aid Servians and carried 400 reservists.
Twenty five laborers struggled to move Giovanni de Blaze weighing 600 pounds into his grave after 10 pallbearers strained to reach the burial site.
A blaze at the Adams Express Company depot in Cincinnati destroyed fourteen express cars valued at 150000 dollars. The building loss is reported at 17000 dollars, with authorities investigating the cause and assessing overall damage.
Chicago notes Swift & Co. had a 1915 sales total of 50000000.00 dollars, up 7500000 from 1914, with profits rising by 4637500 dollars, marking the greatest year in the packing company’s history.
Galveston dispatch reports the British government has set a freight limit of $2 per hundredweight on cotton shipments from Gulf ports to Liverpool. A forfeiture penalty for overcharging appears to apply.
Chicago based government petition seeks to revoke the citizenship of Hillgho Demeteus who declares himself King of the Gypsies in the United States. The action centers on his claimed American status and the legality of his citizenship grant.
Reports from Stoy, Illinois indicate a nitroglycerin explosion destroyed the Du Pont Powder Company plant in Terre Haute Indiana. Firefighters battled flames as workers evacuated the site and authorities investigated the blast cause and potential casualties.
Halph W. Hills, secretary of the American embassy, resigns for personal reasons and plans to depart soon for the Riviera. The move follows routine service and reflects a standard staffing change at the embassy.
Boulder Colen Seth Low former mayor of New York and member of a federal labor commission worked with a drill for two times in a mine near Frederick as part of a labor conditions investigation.
Charles D Hilles, chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced that arrangements for the national convention in Chicago will be discussed at a meeting on Monday, January 24.
Col Frederick Ganiner, tied to a state land bank bill, announces he will not run for governor. The article recounts prior mentions of Ganiner as a potential candidate, cites his economic plan, and notes supporters’ hopes that a candidacy could boost the land bank proposal. It also discusses broader Missouri agricultural strength and mentions political endorsements and a federal judicial appointment plea from Major Elliott.
rural Missouri evaluates vitrified brick for durable country roads. analysis covers labor, material costs, maintenance, and long term wear on heavily trafficked pavements with projections of 8 to 18 years life and varying repair needs. potential city street adoption debated against wave-related erosion and replacement frequency.
A state agricultural reorganization lists PoP Lewis Crescent as president Wt Wilkinesa St larule View rec ident W A Brieht Columbia treasurer Jewell Maven Hiehmond secretary William L. Nelaan Dunertoan assistant secretary Dr DF lack ey Columbia. Veterinarian secretary and assistant secretary four years terms. Dr lackey salary up from 2000 to 3000 yearly. Jewell Mayes, previously 2.50 yearly, to four years at 100. Neleon to be reappointed for four years at 2500. Ciel May to come out. Mayor Henry W Kiel of St Louis weighs a governor run. Missouri won Pan American Exposition honors including medal of honor for agricultural exhibit and grand prize for natation plus 17 gold, 21 silver, 15 bronze medals and two honorable mentions. W A Vandiver expected to enter Democratic nomination race for president. supporters say he will run and gain leaders’ backing.
The readable text fragment references Governor Major One and William DegtHE connected with theft and robbery accusations. It mentions parole forms, Perc y Lt. Watson, and a 5314 date, suggesting discussions of clemency or parole in a crime case.
A candidate for governor opens his farm policies through a newspaper open letter aimed at the Missouri Courier audience. The plank pledges to limit estate gifts to relatives, with the candidate indicating he would relinquish this privilege if required.
The article notes a plan for the Metropolitan Street Nalleay Company reorganization under Judge Hook and Missouri Public Service Commission actions tied to Clyde Taylor and Noahh. It cites 1915 apple crop figures across states, with Missouri among leaders, and estimates Missouri surplus poultry product value at over 50 million dollars annually.
Lieut Ger ger TR Painter of Carrellton has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. The formal notice has not reached Jefferson City, but letters to friends across Missouri circulate the news. This marks his second state ticket announcement this week, with more expected.
London reports allied forces at Gallipoli Ventnewla have withdrawn with only one casualty among British and French troops. The British battleship King Edward VII was sunk by a mine, all crew saved, and exact location and date withheld. Naval actions involved Admiral de Robenk and emerging details remain undisclosed.
A catastrophic explosion at the Tey Met Powder Works near Wilmington injures and kills many. Reports cite 12 dead, many believed burned, with two plants destroyed and wreckage widespread. Authorities indicate outside influence suspected. several arrests mentioned amid unclear communications. A widow and five children die by suicide in heartbreak following the disaster.
In New York jurors recessed after three months of deliberations on the New Hares case, producing a partial verdict and leaving the defendant's fate unresolved. The government plans to seek a retrial.
A garbled item discusses California election law changes on party qualification for primary voters. It notes legal action or actions by a state agency and contemplates how voters might declare party registration to participate in a primary.
A fragment recounts a New Orleans event where a gate refitted amid Civil War clashes, mentioning the Battle of New Orleans and a Confederate capture by Union forces. The text alludes to a dramatic moment involving the Abe regiment and Confederate troops during the conflict.
Orsted workers at Geedall Worete Co receive wage gains as Sanford Mille, Minerva Mille, and Mathie Alpha Mille secure a wage rise of per cent for footwage.
Milile organizations The Knight and Chicopee millmen have given a percent boost to wages for their workers. The move comes amid rising living costs and labor negotiations at the cotton goods plants.
Dwaver Cole and CC Stenerm seek protection from authorities asserting immunity for their actions while serving with Agstrelian forces during the European war. The appeal focuses on legal exemptions tied to wartime service and the broader implications for civilians involved in allied combat roles.
London Cologne Gazette and other German newspapers demand the immediate recall of Edward Higgins American consul at Stuttgart on grounds of expressed anti German sentiments.
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended until May 9 the joint service of the St. Louis and Sonora and S&S Ry with the Chicago and Rosetta Railways canceling grain shipments in carloads from Oklahoma points to New Orleans and other gulf ports.
Major General William C Gorgas, famed for eradicating yellow fever in Panama, received a gold medal from the Geographic Society of Chicago honoring his distinguished service to humanity. The award recognizes his public health contributions and wartime efforts against the disease.
Astronomers report a visible shift in Saturn's appearance with a noticeable color and texture change in the planet’s disk. While the exact cause remains under study, observers urge continued monitoring with telescopes and space data to understand the atmospheric dynamics at work.
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