This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1907
Page
2
A collage of linguistic curiosities and trivia from the era. It cites philologists on chauffeur origins, Bertin on beheaded heads, Parisians calling touring-car actresses little bears, and Japanese bridal fire ceremonies. Also mentions John B. Wilkie the secret service chief and 1908 expo plans, with miscellaneous observations on work, salons, and antiquated remedies.
In Berlin the government claims a definite victory in the general election for a new reichstag. Liberals radicals and conservatives back Prince Von Botlow’s colonial policy as socialists suffer a major seat loss. Crowds cheer Von Botlow after his remarks from the palace balcony as Socialists face further Republican headwinds.
A Omaha judge rules Neieg paintings indecent and unfit to be shown publicly. The decision limits public exhibition and triggers debate over artistic standards and local morality norms.
Dr Antti Newcomb McGee argues against abolishing the army canteen. He warns of harmful effects on soldiers and recalls observations from Manchuria and Tokyo showing scarce sake and soldiers not becoming drunk. He stresses temperance and discipline amid wartime provisioning.
An immigration booklet offers homes for Homeseekers Healthseekers and Investors in temperate climate lands along the Mobile Jackson Kansas City line. It promotes town-building manufacturing mercantile ventures and farming, inviting settlement near established centers and promising broad opportunities on the railroad corridor.
A continuous line of mourners paid tribute at the bier of Senator Alger as the procession drew to a close. Citizens from diverse walks of life lined the route, paying final respects to the late public figure.
A terse wire from Weston West Virginia reports an accident at a Pens Pens mine. Officials say the disaster may be attributed to a miner's negligence while investigators search for causes.
A Missouri legislature discussion covers a 40 cent per $100 levy, alarm box tampering penalties, and whether acts become felonies or misdemeanors with fines or imprisonment. Debates touch insurance health disclosures and railroad debt protections as Representative Hughes and Hill spar over bill language.
A legislative summary notes proposals on practicing law and probate matters, licensing boards for architects, and amendments to negotiable instrument and trial verdict codes. It highlights a ban on unlicensed handling of estates, a proposed state board of architects, and moves to revise capital punishment discourse amid bills advancing in the senate.
State lawmakers discuss peddling law appeals while J P Looney fights a conviction. Mary Ann Casey, a former Treasury aide under Buchanan, dies at the home of Mrs Z C Blackwell in Washington. G K Bookbirat, 72, ex-Farmers Bank president, longtime California official, dies. St Joseph Postmaster William M Tygart faces charges and resists scrutiny a year after appointment.
The text recounts charges by Judge Parker against President Roosevelt regarding campaign financing. It cites testimony from 1905 about life insurance company contributions to the Republican fund, names figures like John A. McCall, Dr. Gillette, James H. Hyde, and Senator Platt, and notes Cortelyou’s roles in campaign and treasury positions amid the controversy.
In the lowlands along the river in Ralls county high water has inundated lots and near homes. The river has fallen enough to allow a special election to be submitted on March 36, risking potential invalidation of the vote.
A message from Barr County reports Charles Davis the youth who says he shot Claude Haley accidentally during a fight at a garage dog incident has become insane. The report notes Davis now exhibits signs of mental distress following the confrontation.
Night agent Bt. Joseph O. L. Flincher of the Chicago and Great Western Railway was killed delivering a message to a freight train at high speed in Savannah. Also noted: the oldest married woman in Platts county, Mrs. Spencer, 80, and her age husband, with a son, in Platts county. A New York man, single, found dead by suicide with unknown cause. A Nevada incident reports a farmer fatally shooting P. Smith of Kan. Workmen in Margayville unearthed a seven foot tall skeleton during sewer excavation. Paul, once Macon county clerk, died recently at 62.
Henry J. Eads, then a senator from the district, made his first visit to Jefferson City in 1895. He served as the engrossing clerk of the senate.
The text appears garbled with misspellings and missing context, mentioning winter, homes, and a vague senate reference. No clear events, dates, or named entities are discernible to summarize into a factual news item.
A fragment notes Arabs asserting influence and the assertion that their power was utilized to compel service. The language is terse, reflecting a historical wartime or political context. No additional details or sources are available to specify dates or locations.
A speaker voices fear of disapproval and notes threats faced. The remarks recount a person who was refused and warned of desperate actions if not granted what he sought. The exchange hints at tension and potential consequences without detailing specific events or places.
A quirky note reports a surprise sale of a coin described as the greatest form of worry ironing day proceeds. The item was removed by a buyer, with a price noted as low as ie and a plan to pot the proceeds.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a 14 year old youth, an adult man, and a seizure of a pipe or device. It references a possible crime or accident and a scene at a location described as a church or public place. Details are scant and unclear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.