Oddities and Opinions From Marble Hill Press Column
A stream of quirky notes and social observations spans politics, festivals, film, labor, and daily life. The piece mocks wartime absurdities, rail and air transport debates, and gender roles while touching on Alaska gold, census trivia, and Vassar cooking skills. The tone is opinionated and satirical with mixed topics and fragmented excerpts.
Berlin police chief calls on women to stop wearing hats
A harsh critique from Berlin notes menaces to public safety as authorities urge women to abandon long hat pins. The issue is tied to fashion and crowding, with authorities insisting on reasonable behavior to curb risks.
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Mob in Kentucky Lynchings and Racial Killings Reported
A mob attacked three African Americans in Shelbyville Kentucky, stringing and shooting victims amid accusations of theft and political violence. Reports describe victims Marshall and Wade Patterson among others, with details of a white survivor and ongoing investigations into the attack. Local authorities referenced life sentences and attempted legal action, while questions linger over arrests.
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Shellsadlle
Chesajuyke & Obl Rathioad
Marshall
Wade ‘Patterson
Hlmviath Bull
Mary Coley
Tonlaville
Struggle for Existence: Child Found Frozen in Albany Swamp
A five year old boy’s body was found in a swamp near Albany, New York. A woman linked by photographs and traces was identified, confession followed, and investigators pursued motives and details of the crime.
Missouri Dentists Elect Officers in Sedalia
The Central Missouri Dental Association held a two day session in Sedalia and elected Dr G. Cline of Appleton City as president, A. L. Kress of Warrensburg as vice president, Dr. Charles Swain of Columbia as second vice president, M. Myers of Sedalia as secretary, and C. A. Weaver of Sedalia as treasurer. The 912th convention will be held at Tipton.
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Bh AL Kress
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Charles Swap Loonville
Dy M. Myers
Jefferson City State Budget Figures From Interim Session
In the interim session of the Midways legislature, figures show nearly 4,000,000 more funds allocated. A committee member from Minnesota County, along with the appropriation committee, indicates the total expenditure will exceed prior year levels by about 1.1 million.
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Unclear exhibit reveals window in Brtvest Laan Mitchell tale
A fragile, garbled passage describes a statue or window unveiling linked to Brtvest Laan Mitchell, former editor of the Colinitin Tale, with mentions of Miss Pearle Mitchell and an art department in Missoula. The text is largely unreadable and incomplete.
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Laan Mitchell
Slater
Pearle Mitchell
Inii
Ea Parke
Acts of the Missouri Law Makers Introduces Unwritten Law Bill
A bill to legalize what is described as the unwritten law was introduced in the Missouri House by John C. Holmes of Phelps County. The measure centers on allowing a certain act to define a person’s fate, with broad implications for the honor of involved families and the right to target a name.
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John C. Holmes
Phelps County
Redistricting Begins for New Senatorial Boundaries
The redistricting committee has started work on the new senatorial boundaries. Members and invited Congressmen will discuss districts and related legal matters, with state senators and circuit judges in the proceedings.
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Unclear names and stakes from misspelled OCR text
Fragmentary notes mention Mr Reminete and Mr Jones from Polk county introducing nim lar Dilla and feod in Anne ptition. References to Wickshire battlefield, Missonied fips, and a historical engagement with participants who died. Details are garbled and specifics unreadable.
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Atlantic fleet at Cuba battle report dubious cipher
Fragmentary OCR text reports an Atlantic fleet at Cuba with tangled names and unclear actions. Mentions Keon Aiden Sennett and a Warton axle seed, but reader cannot determine events, dates, or outcomes from the legible bits.
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Five Passengers Killed in New York Central Wreck
Five people perished when a New York Central train derailment occurred near a station early in the morning. Investigators and emergency crews arrived as wreckage blocked the tracks and local authorities began inquiries into the cause of the collision.
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Batavia
New York
Siannauby Miners Theleterit and Lathes Authors
Two ministers, Armpaite watt titwe we Wieh as Siannuaby Miners Theleterit and Lathes are named as authors of the two meweniws. The fragmentary text notes involvement of authorities in an underlined context.
Fragmented note on maritime funds and social policy debated
A garbled article fragment discusses a projected road fund, presenter Ena a Hitt, and political figures debating taxes and social policy. It mentions women’s attire, legal limits, and possible consequences for the poor, referencing the Hepatitic factory and a policy called Piling mathe. The text remains unclear but hints at public funding and social welfare themes in July and August.
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Fragmentary OCR text about an event or subject named Fulton Wilhta and Weeels cote. Mentions a miner, Hinute and Mie Fut Weald, and secteor Q mitnior of The mip tema. Cl features unclear. no clear date or location readable.
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Eddy Estate Sued Again in Mary Woke Case
In Marine County George W L Glover of Lead filed suit against Mary Woke and Ebenezer J Poster alleging identical interest and legal point in the Eddy estate matter. The case, tied to the Eddy foster relations, seeks clarifications on inheritance and property claims.
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Are. Eddy
Clements Becomes Chairman Of Interstate Commission
Clements was elected chairman of the interstate commerce commission. He succeeds Martin A. Knapn, recently chief of Robolntend ehief, and Clone ents was ninkitie member of the commission.
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A garbled OCR item mentions a Supreme Court building and capitol, with unclear names and dates. The readable fragments suggest a state capital context and a legal or governmental setting, but essential details are illegible.
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Wedding Sparks Plan to Raze Historic Arlington Hotel
Springfield readers relay a prank at a wedding that halted the ceremony as plans emerged to demolish the Arlington hotel on Latayerty street near the White House. A New York Washington syndicate reportedly backs a $6,000,000 project to replace it with a premier hotel. In St Joseph, John Broder, a veteran railroad builder and contractor for the Ohio and Missouri River line, is found dead in bed at age 1?
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Acromé Latayerty Ostraet
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Washington Capital
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Montgomery City Tribune Sold to Howser Ellis of New Florence
The Montgomery City Tribune with The Monroe County Leader is sold to Howser Ellis of New Florence and will consolidate operations. printing remains in New Florence. The transfer links Montgomery Cire and Montgomery County news under new ownership.
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Col Phelps Proposes Recall Amendment in Assembly
Col Phelps allies push a recall provision as state telephony fee talks continue. Two amendments surfaced, one from Hall of Ware and another from Phelps, signaling a partisan clash over the proposed changes in the legislature.
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Wen
Hall of Ware
Phelps
Carrie Nation Taken to Brother's Home After Breakdown
After a nervous breakdown at Eureka Springs Arkansas Carrie Nation is brought to her brother's residence in Kanene City Missouri. Relatives deem her erudition not dangerous.
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Eureka Springs
Ark
Carrie Nation
Jefferson City lawmakers debate amendment for new state capitol
Members of the Jefferson City committee urged the Legislature to adopt an amendment proposing a new state capital. The group advocated designating a site but had not secured any firm plan or action yet.
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Colimuire
Iegistatore
State committee extends scrutiny of public institutions
The Jefferson City committee granted 20 more days to inspect all state elective, penal and reform facilities, with a mandate to prepare a comprehensive report on conditions and operations to inform oversight of these institutions.
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Woman's Bullets Are Fatal in Ohio Case
In Hamilton Ohio Louie Walker was killed by gunfire after a confrontation with Mrs Isabel Phelps a demonstrator of toilet articles and his wife was not seriously hurt. The incident occurred as the couple faced the demonstrator who had placed them on an elit list. Local authorities investigate the shooting.
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Louie Walker
Mies
Isabel Phelps
Battleship Texas to Be Target Conversion Planned
The old battleship Texas, a forerunner in the navy, will be converted into a target for naval gunnery practice after enduring years of service and wear.
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Texas
Washington, J
Marshall Hezekiah Simith Held Without Bail In Whites Island Case
Marshall Hezekiah Simith his wife tia and two sons Philip and Atos charged with the munner of Willwin Weaver at Whites Island Wreter Saline on December 15 held over without bail for further proceedings.
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Hezekiah Simith
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Philip
Atos
Willwin Weaver
Whites Island
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Two Held on Bigamy Charge in Kansas Arrest
In Lebanon officers arrested Chapegy Compton and his wife at their home on a bigamy charge. Mrs Compton’s father F. ih Nipper also faced a bigamy accusation. The request came from Winheld, Kansas constable WL Dilworth.
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Winheld
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F. Ih Nipper
House Bills Introduced in the Legislature
Bills debated in the house include Burgin proposing a salary cut for the game warden to 81400 and abolishing the deputy warden office. A deputy position would exist in several counties with a daily fee of 3 dollars. Additional measures by Hurein amend the game bill to allow landowners with stream access to seine for personal table use.
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Warhin
Ehert
Wena
Hurein
Not Easily Rebuffed Bride Feud Amid Odd Vows
A muddled dialogue centers on vows and refusals as a bride and groom exchange unlikely challenges. The exchange hints at humorous matrimonial pressure and social expectations without clear resolution.
Mumbled Fragments Hint at Nonsense Dialogue
A torn fragmentary text presents jumbled phrases and names with no clear narrative. It yields little coherent information beyond scattered mentions of people and odd terms, suggesting OCR corruption rather than a distinct event or report.
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