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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
2
Marble Hill Press items recount quirky phrases about airships moons and moths, with references to Jules Verne and Count Zeppelin. The column jokes about a missing fifty dollar bills, prosperity removing neighborliness, and a summer view of the sky without airships. It notes Grand Rapids births versus deaths and a broker’s downfall tied to his looks.
A string of brief observations covers a range of topics from a future queen and women’s roles to Russia’s ruin, a Viennese physician’s quip, and silk smuggling scandals. It notes a New York social embarrassment, a Chicago list of ideal husbands, a high salary to stay away from work, manners and a cheeky remark about an American heiress, and skepticism about Mars balloon experiments. It also mentions daylight recreation and navy department work-hour polls.
A Chicago woman vows to purchase a husband and has set aside two hundred dollars for the plan. She stresses she expects nothing but a Chicago man, reflecting a humorous social peculiarity reported in local gossip and courtly humor of the era.
In Worcester Massachusetts a proposed rule requires anyone who whistles on streets to obtain a permit called a Heenge. The draft law, hard to grasp in purpose, seems aimed at reducing public whistling habit that may annoy dogs and people.
Jefferson City Mo Half a dozen convicts questioned at the penitentiary to learn if any knew of murders Willian Murphy, a convict from that city, confessed in a letter to his wife intercepted by officials. Murphy writes of other killings and names penitentiaries and years. some details checked, but guilt remains disputed amid possible parole for an attack on his daughter.
A prisoner’s letter to Warden Andra lists penitentiaries where he was confined and sentences served. He recalls several alleged acts including harming family members and a drowning incident at a lake where he failed to save a boat occupants. He describes a pattern of violent events spanning years and asks questions about partial feats by officials.
William George Murphy describes a life involving penitentiaries from San Quentin to Fort Smith and Canon City, with periods in Joliet and Milwaukee for counterfeiting, plus claims of two murders. His wife in St Joseph doubts all crimes exceed what he admits, citing a contractor and a building fall as possible victims.
Police traced Emmitt Roberts, friend of Edith Woodill, to St Michael Mary land area after Mrs Woodill vanished following a dental appointment. Her corpse, found swollen and battered near Chopank river, showed a crushed skull and burning clothes in a bungalow on Kotwrta farm. Roberts, once seen with Woodill, was arrested as investigation focuses on motive.
In Perry during a violent storm Fred K Mell former chief of the Des Moines Fire Department and a wealthy resident was struck and killed while riding to his home in a buggy. His family carried the body to the post office where Postmaster F M Hoey examined it. The coroner ruled him dead. Lightning also struck the Christian church demolishing its tower.
New Orleans banker William Adler formerly led the State National Bank of New Orleans and was freed on $40,000 bail while appealing a lower court decision.
In Waco Texas a 9 year old boy George Cohen killed Maggie Farrell eight years his senior after a trivial quarrel. The shooting took place at Edgefield a suburb of the city and authorities are investigating the case as a murder incident.
Vice President Sherman drew attention with a homespun cotton suit from Muskeegee County Georgia. The outfit, not flashy but distinctive, was presented through Representative Adame of Georgia and defended as suitable for Governor elect Brown at inauguration.
A Brooklyn woman Mrs Feeima Monthy and her eight year old daughter died after leaping from a five story apartment building roof on Quincey Street to escape extreme heat. Her husband, the building superintendent, says mother and child sought relief on the roof and both fell to the sidewalk below.
Constantinople reports the government has determined that Abdul Hamid the deposed sultan's cash holdings in the imperial bank of Germany total about 5,000,000 Turkish pounds, roughly 21,500,000. Turkish authorities seek possession of the funds.
Omaha report notes that a six year term for an International apprenticeship law was debated by Denver local 40 of the International Printing Piecemen Union and culminated in a convention adoption of a bylaw requiring four years of actual press work as a qualification for union eligibility.
Two barns owned by George Wooded, a Franklin area horse breeder, were burned. All horses were saved, but vehicles, farm implements, and several thousand bushels of corn were lost. Estimated damage around $5,000.
In St Petersburg ninety nine new cholera cases and forty 'aspected' cases were admitted to municipal hospitals in the 24 hours ending at noon Friday. There were 34 deaths from the disease.
Robert L. McClure of New York and Edith Dodda, daughter of Illinois board of pharmacy secretary, wed at St George's Church Hanover Square on a special license in London England.
Florence Sulli van, cousin to Timothy O. Sullivan and known in New York City politics as a former Tammany leader of the Eighth Assembly District, died at his home from heart failure aggravated by heat.
A westbound Canadian Pacific freight train derailed near Kamiloppe resulting in five tramp deaths and two seriously injured. The incident underscores a dangerous ride for trespassers as investigators probe causes and rail safety measures.
In a dim room in New York City Leon Ling and Chung Sin were central as authorities press a murder investigation into the death of Elsie Sigel. Chung Sin testified he saw Leon Ling kill Sigel with a handkerchief while she lay on the bed, then he watched through a keyhole. Police, led by Captain Carey, pursued questioning, seeking full details as they held Chang Sin under prolonged questioning.
An explosion believed caused by dynamite damaged the Clark and Washington streets area, wrecking stores and windows and injuring two or three people. The blast near the central telephone exchange disrupted operations. police linked it to a wave of bombs tied to labor disputes and saloon rackets, with damage estimated at $100,000 and twenty five thousand telephone lines cut. Operators fainted as chaos followed.
Andrew Dickson a lineman for Union Electric Lent and Power company was shocked by the crossing of two wires while at Rawlid and Laclede avenues Wednesday and fell thirty feet to his death. He was 28 years old.
Nevada California report states the Donleville stage bound for Sierra county with five passengers was halted by a masked highwayman shortly after departure and robbed.
Superintendent Jones of the Pittsburg company urged union leaders to await the arrival of President Celery before ordering workers to strike, making the situation more threatening as tensions rise.
In St Augustine, Fia Rev Father Backley, assistant rector of the cathedral, drowned Wednesday afternoon while bathing at South Beach. The accident occurred during a routine swim when he disappeared beneath the waves and was later found by rescuers.
In Mutsberg Pennsylvania Charles Bearty is detained after his wife Mary Bearty reports he strangled her in a dreamlike claim of an attack. Police investigate as Bearty is held for questioning. wife’s condition described as serious but improving.
A wedding ball honoring the marriage of ter trond Beaut's daughter to Jean Mon tonseva ended in murder. Anttomie Credeger was stabbed through the heart and Jota Metacor arrested, but denied. Willis Credewer claimed a jealous friend knifed Credewer in the back. The young quarrel over the bride’s favor led to a fatal confrontation among parish aristocracy.
New York City. A H L Filat, a Wall Street broker, was driving on May 5 when his car knocked down Gutman Rubin of the East Side. Rubin sued Filat. Filat counterclaimed $154 against Haulin for scraping the varnish off the auto when knocked down. Case postponed until September.
In Watonga Oklahoma hundreds of Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians have gathered for two days preparing for their antiwa sun dance expected to last until July. Over 3,000 Indians are anticipated to participate in the festivities with visitors from across the country arriving for the ceremonial events.
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