Snippets From Marble Hill Press In Missouri Humorous Notes
A miscellany notes medicine using snake venom pricing rising figures on gas illumination from an English inventor. Vienna professor Redlich will lecture at Harvard next spring. Peary and a pole quest are discussed with a monetary joke. The French academy’s immortals are two tolling deaths of Haltevy and Coppee.
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Redlich
Vienna University
Harvard
Ludovic Haltevy
Francois Coppee
San Francisco Marks New Era After Fleet Arrival
The city celebrates a shift from the long postquake period to a new chapter with the arrival of the fleet, signaling growth and renewed prospects for San Francisco. The remark notes the transition from the earthquake era to the era of a strengthening maritime presence.
Ancient automobiles in Siberia unearthed for study
Thousands of years from now, scientists may discover relics of prehistoric automobiles in Siberia while seeking traces of early humans. The fragment suggests future archaeologists will encounter surprisingly advanced artifacts buried in the icy region.
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Siberia
It Is Now Correct to Wear Topazes Over Diamonds
Persons whose incomes lag behind their aspirations will be glad to learn that it is quite correct now to wear topazes if they prefer them to diamonds.
Debunking Scientific Claims About Finland Women Votes
A male scientist claims woman suffrage raised insanity in Finland, a statement to be disputed. A celebrated doctor denies blondes suffer from sun exposure, noting blondes sunburns. A Kalamazoo man struck by lightning thrice offers ironic encouragement to stubborn politicians still waiting for results.
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Finland
Kalamazoo
Germany Seeks Equal Two Cent Postage with U S
Germany asserts entitlement to a two cent postage with the United States if Britain is granted the rate. It argues that transmitting letters written in German costs no more than sending messages in shorter words.
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Germany
United States
Great Britain
Homer Meets His Rival in City Poets Debate
The piece notes that Homer is rivaled by contemporary city poets, arguing that cities now claim authorship of notable poems like Casey at the Bat. It suggests the drive for high quality poetry remains strong among municipalities and literary communities.
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Homer
Casey
American men slave to wives whims in old-country view
A corrosive letter claims American men are enslaved to their wives and that no emancipation movement exists. The writer argues the male population tolerates this condition, praising their apparent complicity rather than seeking change.
New Words to Tune Dixie Worthless to Authors
Opinion questions the value of newly written words matching the tune of Dixie. The writer argues such efforts waste labor and time and notes no desire for a fresh Home Sweet Home version to replace the well known song.
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Home, Sweet Home
French aeroplaneist Delagrange shows six mile Rome flight
Leon Delagzrange, the French aeroplanist, has driven his flying machine over six miles at Rome with the king and queen observing. He asserts only a few minor improvements are needed to solve dirigible flight, likening the task to adding finishing touches to a perfect poem.
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Leon Delagzrange
Rome
Italy
Lord Salisbury Letter on Strategic Coasts and Mars
The passage cites a private note from the late Lord Salisbury to Lord Cromer about relinquishing to Turkey and the soldiers exaggerating strategic value. It humorously warns they would even want a lunar garrison to guard against Mars as debate shifts to future planetary neighbors.
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Turkey
Midian
Lord Salisbury
Lord Cromer
Moon
Mars
Earth
Roosevelt Wisconsin Elects Diverse Town Officers
In a Wisconsin town named Roosevelt the elected officers include Strzelewicz Clehocki Szalaj Zakczewicz Swetlik Tevian Kedzierski Perzanowski Orzechowski Lemanski and Walter Tyler. The list, possibly with Tyler as a misprint for Tylor, reflects a notably diverse local roster.
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Defoe
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Strzelewicz
Clehocki
Szalaj
Zakczewicz
Swetlik Tevian
Kedzierski
Perzanowski
Orzechowski
Lemanski
Walter Tyler
Tyler
Tylor
Deadly crash splits Katy passenger train at junction
One dead and four injured as an M K T eastbound passenger derails after a misread block signal near Wabash tracks. Conductor F L Long of Moberly was killed. engineer Mike Collins of Hannibal and fireman Orville Clayton of New Franklin were injured. Express clerk FP L McNichols and others survived with injuries as cars toppled and signals failed.
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St. Louis
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Orsythe Junction
de Balivere Avenue
Fields W. Long
Moberly
St. Mary's Infirmary
Mike Collins
Hannibal
St. Mary’s Infirmary
Orville Clayton
New Franklin
H. Goodwin
Sedalia
Messenger
American Express Co
L. McNichols
Wabash
Katy
Longe
Wrubash
F. A. Phillips
Evans Avenue
Train wreck kills six on Santa Fe bridge collapse
Six people died and fifteen were injured when the west bound Overland Limited struck a burning bridge near Williams Arizona just east of Gallup New Mexico. The engineer fireman and four trainmen in the mail and express cars were killed. fifteen passengers were seriously hurt.
Truth and Quality Laxative Endorsement Card
A testimonial style note extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative. It asserts the product cleanses and relieves internal organs pleasantly without debility or dose increases, claims physician approval, and urges purchase of the California Fig Syrup Co. genuine product through leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Tribute to Grover Cleveland at Educational Convention
Andrew F. West dean of the Princeton Graduate School praised Grover Cleveland at the National Educational Convention closing session in Cleveland Ohio. West called Cleveland’s career one of personal work and humble sacrifice, noting he achieved greatness through service. Denver was chosen as the site for the 1909 convention by the directors.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Andrew F. West
Princeton Graduate School
Grover Cleveland
Dean West
Denver
Two Hundred Dead in Yusovo Russia Mine Disaster
Flames worsen the Yusovo explosion at the Rikovsky mine. A feared total death toll of 300.160 bodies recovered. Over 200 miners remain underground as rescue becomes near impossible. Families gather in despair as troops restrain them. Hospitals overwhelmed with mangled victims.
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Yusovo
Russia
Rikovsky
Civil War Veteran Edward F Reilly Dies in Leavenworth
Edward F Reilly, a noted Civil War veteran and former First Kansas infantry officer, died suddenly of heart disease in Leavenworth. He served as a volunteer at Wilson’s Creek and rose to captain for gallantry.
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Leavenworth, Kas
Edward F. Reilly
Ile
Wilson Creek
First
Kansas Infantry
Canal Commission Buys Tug for Isthmian Route
The Isthmian Canal Commission hires M. B. Scnully of Perth Amboy New Jersey for 64500. She will be sent to the isthmus mid July stopping at Newport News Virginia to tow two barges built there for the canal commission.
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Canal Commission
Isthmian Canal Commission
Bondaying
M.B. Scnlly
Perth Amboy
N. J
Ann Isthmus
Newport News
Suit Over Death of Son in Frisco Yard
Thks, Okla J H Preister sues Frisen railroad in Tulsa county district court for $10,000 damages over the death of his son Harry. The body was found mangled in a sealed wheat car in the Frisco yards at Francis Oklahoma two years ago.
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Thks
Okla
J. H. Preister
District Court
Tulsa County
Frisen Railroad
Harry
Frisco
Francis
Rear Admiral Thomas Dies in Delmont Firefly Night
Delmont California reports the death of Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas retired, who died Friday night from heart disease. The obituary notes his long service and retirement, with no further details on services or survivors provided in the fragment.
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Thomas
Delmont
Cal
Chas. M. Thomas
Wind Wrecks City Pukwana Tornado Causes Heavy Loss
Mitchell South Dakota dispatch reports a tornado struck Pukwana Brule county near Mitchell at 11pm Saturday. The town suffered near complete destruction with every house damaged and two large elevators toppled across the Milwaukee rail line. The station, several stores, and numerous farms were wrecked with losses topping over 100000 dollars. A hailstorm and rain accompanied the tornado, ruining a wide farming stretch. A smaller tornado was spotted ten miles east of Mitchell with minor damage.
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Mitchell, S. D
Pukwana
Brule County
Mitchell
Chicago
Milwaukee Tracks
Fighting Burns Border Alert From Juarez to Ascencion
Rockets and alarms set border towns on edge as insurgent activity intensifies near Juarez and Ascencion. Fifty soldiers in garrison at Ascencion with censored dispatches. a courier gone missing after news of the bandit advance. Casas Grandes reports a clash with rebels and Ciudad Juarez experiences a night of guards and rocket signals.
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el Paso
Texas
Ascencion
Palomas
Ascenecion
Casas Grandes
Ciudad Juarez
St Louis Arrives San Francisco Visit Planned for Fleet
A wireless from the cruiser St Louis reports the ship with Secretary Garfield aboard will reach San Francisco Monday night after being about 1060 miles east of Honolulu. The Atlantic fleet plans daily entertainments in Honolulu including contests and boxing. Evenings feature fireworks a grand ball and social functions. Visits to Pearl Harbor are also on the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
St. Louis
James R. Garfield
San Francisco
Pearl Harbor
Sherman to Leave Cleveland for Utica After Hospital Stay
James S. Sherman Republican vice president candidate travels by private car with Mrs Sherman and a physician from Cleveland to Utica New York his home arriving at 8 15 p m They plan to have him safely in bed on return and recover fully Mrs Sherman says an operation will be considered once his strength returns.
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Cleveland
Ohio
James S. Sherman
Mr. Sherman
Mrs. Sherman
Landscape artist Thomas Hill commits suicide near Yosemite
Wawona California artist Thomas Hill a well known landscape painter killed himself at his foothill home at the entrance to Yosemite Valley. Born in England he came to the United States in 140 and gained prominence in Philadelphia Boston and Baltimore before moving to California. He was 76 years old.
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Wawona
Cal
Thomas Hill
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Yosemite Valley
Hill
England
United States
Philadelphia
Boston
Baltimore
California
Hle
Pinckneyville Block Burns In Suspected Arson
An entire block on Walnut Street in Pinckneyville was destroyed by fire early Monday. The blaze caused about 25,000 in damage. Fire investigators suspect arson after two cash registers in the burning building were found open and rifled.
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Pinckneyville
Watlnut Street
Woo
Jessa
Chinese and smugglers caught in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles three Mexicans alleged to be members of an organized gun smuggling ring with Chinese participants and six Chinese charged as illegal entrants were turned over to U S authorities by San Diego County immigration officers on Monday.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
San Diego County
Norwalk Man Slays Father in Insane Attack
Adelbert Abbey, 22, shot and killed his father during an armed assault in Norwalk Ohio as the elder man, described as a cripple, attacked with an ax. Abbey then summoned neighbors, being alone with the assailant at the moment.
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Norwalk. O
Adelbert Abbey
Death Ends San Rosa Couple's 65th Anniversary Celebration
Mrs. Jane E. Cole aged 64, wife of Dr. Hiram Cole, died on the eve of the couple's 65th wedding anniversary in Santa Rosa California, marking a halt to the planned milestone celebration.
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Santa Rosa
Cal
Jane E. Cole
Hiram Cole
Family Saved From Gas In Cass Avenue Home
In St Louis Mrs Anthony Wolf 25 wife of a barber was taken to City Hospital after turning on gas at 1800 Cass avenue nearly suffocating herself and Robert Wolf her brother in law his wife and Miss Frances Detter visiting. Mrs Robert Wolf woke in time to shut off the gas. Police say Thursday Mrs Wolf tried to drink carbolic acid and attempted to use a razor. Patrolman Collins accompanied her to the hospital.
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St. Louis
Anthony Wolf
Cass Avenue
City Hospital
Robert Wolf
Frances Detter
Collins
Cloudburst Kills Five in Wellington Kansas
Five dead, a store missing, and about 50 railroad horses drowned after a cloudburst in Wellington Kansas last midnight. Homes were washed from foundations, crops and machinery ruined, and several miles of track washed away.Extent of damage unknown as rain earlier drove people indoors making details scarce.
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Wichita
Kas
Wellington
Kan
Peeping Tom Killed. Suspect Freed by Police Judge
Ralph Smith, the man who shot and killed locomotive engineer H. M. Stultz at Roanoke after finding him peeping through a window at his sister while she undressed, was Friday discharged from custody by City Police Justice Badger. The coroner's jury previously ruled justifiable homicide.
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Freed
Raleign
N. C
Ralph Smith
H. M. Stultz
Roanoke
Badger
Battleships Assemble at Frisco Harbor
In San Francisco harbor twelve of the Atlantic fleet's sixteen battleships prepare to sail in July from San Francisco to Hampton Roads. Four more are due from northern waters next week. The new arrivals include Connecticut Vermont Georgia Wisconsin Illinois Missouri New Jersey Ohio Kentucky Louisiana Kansas and Minnesota.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Cal
Hampton Roads
Connecticut
Vermont
Georgia
Wisconsin
Illinois
Missouri
New Jersey
Ohio
Kentucky
Louisiana
Kansas
Minnesota
Dublin Chronicle pays Croker libel settlement apology
The Dublin Manchester Chronicle apologized to Dr Richard Croker and agreed to pay 7500 dollars. It will publish an apology in all sporting papers nationwide to settle the libel suit over a statement reflecting on his character as a sportsman.
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Dublin
Manchester Chronicle
Richhard Croker
Croker
Cashier Confesses Stock Market Defalcation
Atlantic City cashier Robert Ohmeiss Jr of the Marine Trust Co was arrested Sunday on a charge of defalcation totaling 20 500. He admitted gambling on the stock market and said losses mounted until he was hopelessly involved. He is held on 11 000 bail for October trial.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Robert Ohmeiss, Jr
The
Marine Trust Co
Mystery England hosts Olympic shooting contenders at Bisley
The American rifle and revolver team have established quarters at Bisley camp and are practicing daily for the Olympic shooting contests. Teams from Great Britain Canada Greece Denmark France Germany Holland Hungary Switzerland Sweden and Ireland have also entered.
Fireworks Factory Blows Up On Steeplechase Island
Fireworks factory on Steeplechase island in Bridgeport, Ontario, wrecked by a Friday night explosion injuring no one in the building. The blast damaged facilities and scattered debris across the area. Investigators began assessing the cause and safety breaches at the site.
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Bridgeport
Onn
Steeplechase Island
Duildarms
Joel Chandler Harris Dies at 60 in Atlanta
Joel Chandler Harris editor of Uncle Remus Magazine died at his Atlanta home after a brief illness late Friday night. He was sixty years old.
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Joel Chandler Harris
Atlanta
Uncle Remus
Mr. Harris
Sons of Washington Organizes to Fight Dispensary Plan
Oklahoma City grows to 660 members in two weeks as the Sons of Washington forms to oppose the dispensary system ahead of the fall election vote.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Sons of Washington
Woman Dies After Viewing Son's Body in Fontanet
Terre Haute Indiana Mary McLaughlin 72 of Fontanet went to St Marys to view her son Michael's body and collapsed dead from heart disease.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Mary McLaughlin
Fontanet
St. Mary's
Michael
Secretary Root Undergoes Muldoon Clinic Treatment
Secretary of State Flihu Root is at William Muldoon's health institution in White Plains for medicine ball throwing hard walking and cold shower baths and plain cooking. He arrived Saturday not out of necessity but to continue the beneficial annual course his physician endorses.
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Root
Muldoon's
New York
Flihu Root
William Muldoon
White Mains
Muldeon
Fashionable Club Raided Under Anti Gambling Law
Police raided a fashionable club under the anti gambling law causing a sensation. One hundred fifty present were taken into custody doors sealed and $10,000 in stakes seized. A similar action occurred at another club.
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Osteni
Dalton Aids in Celebration Wild West Show at Owens Park
Tulsa Oklahoma Fourth of July celebration featured a wild west show by Emmet Dalton, a former outlaw, at Owens Park with a large audience enjoying the demonstration and festivities.
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Dalton
Tulsa
Okla
Owens Park
Emmet Dalton
Bleachers Collapse Injures Dozens at New Bedford Park
Bleachers at the New England league ball park in New Bedford collapsed while about 1,500 spectators watched. Scores of persons were injured and one person was believed killed as the stands gave way, triggering a chaotic scene at the park.
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New Bedford
Mass
Ball Park
A Cold Lunch in a Zoology Lesson
A renowned eccentric zoology professor finds two parcels on his desk at noon. Returning later, only one remains as he opens the lecture and reveals a ham sandwich and a boiled 75. He admits he has eaten his lunch. Lipincott's.
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Lippincott's
Death by a Merry Widow Hat in Paris
A man in Paris died after commenting on a lady’s Merry Widow hat bound for the Bois de Boulogne. He grew red in the face, argued with the wearer, and collapsed with apoplexy. The incident ends with the implication that such hats should trouble no one.
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Paris
Bois de Boulogne
Opera Criticism After Performance Sparks Question
A reader quips about why critics dissect operatic criticism after attending a performance. The comment suggests people will inquire and one should respond with apparent understanding.
Wife Convinces Husband to Switch to Postum
A wife explains how coffee caused health distress until she switched to Postum. After proper preparation, the brewed beverage satisfied her and improved her condition, prompting her husband to admit coffee hurt him and adopt Postum, ending their coffee dependence. The letter promotes Postum by Battle Creek, Michigan, and invites readers to read The Road to Wellville for more, noting There’s a Reason.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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