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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
2
A garbled OCR note hints at a Missouri figure described as an average man hustling to change clothes with the weather. It mentions fashion and a catcher, implying a daily routine or event. Specific names and places are unreadable.
An array of jumbled reports describes a deadly rail collision, with at least twenty dead and many injured as passengers and bystanders scramble amid mangled cars, emergency crews, and a chaotic scene. Witness accounts, sensational snippets, and scattered commentary follow, highlighting public response and ongoing investigations.
Mise Parkhurst, Litigate activist Landen Slivin and Pankhurst were released from jail following a hunger strike. Parkhurst had been sentenced on July 5 to three months for intent to incite, with the order dated June 29.
Christopher J Lake and his son Simon Lake, noted for the Lake submarine design, reported to the Aero Club of America that they have developed a type of aeroplane with inherent stability, marking a notable advance in early aviation.
A Chihuahua dispatch reports Pas cual Orozco advancing from the south and repairing the railroad repulsed rebels at Mupulis, with 170 killed. In Paterson, silk workers received a single loaf to feed hundreds, while in Yonkers burglars seized $500 in jewelry and $8,000 in railroad bonds from Edgar Herbert’s home.
A large turtle nearly caused the drowning of 14 year old William McDonough of the Bronx. He was saved from the water by his older brother Edward, two years his senior, after being dragged overboard by the creature.
About 400 people among 600 who attended a Dayton picnic fell ill after returning home. Physicians reported a widespread illness with unknown exact cause and signs of prometh poisoning among attendees. investigation ongoing to identify source and prevent further cases.
Washington reports strong wheat and corn prospects with favorable yields. Winter wheat around 94 percent of normal, spring wheat near 86 percent, and overall U S grain production projected near 2.97 billion bushels.
A man about six feet tall and weighing near 190 pounds was kicked by Governor Sulzer on Eagle Street and warned he would be “threaded within an inch of the wife” if he stayed in Albany. The sleuth, frightened, fled after the governor released his grip and threatened further danger and pursuit by detectives.
A senate lobby inquiry probes the National Association of Wool Manufacturers and its links to senators Aldrich and Allison, Dingley and others. Papers show longtime involvement in tariff policy, with correspondence and letters examined by the committee and evidence of a heated campaign effort.
A garbled San Francisco item describes a sweep of Mount Tamalpais area by a group from the Mulifonna road suburb, with references to San Francisco Bay, Petochy, and local suburbs. The text mentions a June or day in Marin County and a dramatic chase through canyon and forest roads, ending with an incomplete note about travel.
Gen Armando Riva Cuban police chief dies after a political argument near Pian Morulay. Authorities say his wife Flora Parris admitted luring her husband’s three children into a pond to drown them. The case stirred fears of riots. editors faced threats from supporters of the general amid ongoing investigations.
Rome reports the Suara Hora piece that the Vatican has reversed the first court ruling and nullified the marriage of Comte Bon de Castellane to Miss Anna Gould now Duchesne de Talleyrand. This is the third Vatican appeal on the matter. In Chicago, Rev Felix Lazewski lies critically wounded in hospital after a shooting at the Bernat home. Stanley Bernat, 18, is in custody.
Buljare Geek Peace. Bt. Petersburg Bulgaria has appealed unreservedly for Russian intervention in the Balkans to halt further bloodshed. Romania has declared war on Bulgaria and has recalled its minister.
Washington dispatch quotes Deputy Postmaster General Roper saying Republican postmasters with good records may serve out their terms and face resignation only for good of the service. Additionally, a satire notes farmhands fear boxing champion John L Sullivan and refuse work, pleading they cannot fight.
At the government printing office a workman dropped a crowbar which toppled a bar and set off a fire alarm causing four engines to respond and nearly provoke a panic in the workplace. The incident disrupted operations as crews investigated and ensured there was no fire.
A federal grand jury probes impersonation of government officials in New York. Testimony cites David Lamar and others in alleged schemes tied to the Dhkn Paekiy conspiracy. Witnesses include George F. Baker and J. Sergeant Kram during Senate investigations.
Carl Huffman and his family from Caruthersville Missouri were killed instantly in a car accident near Los Angeles California. The only survivor, sister Jovee Huffman, 1, was injured likely fatally. The family consisted of the wife Averill age ?, and children George 7 and Melvin 6 plus Mise Miseour Hoffman. A separate note mentions Caruthersville resident Modar Hoffman among other relatives.
Train No 24 wreck occurred near Fairfield injuring several aboard with one confirmed dead. Passenger Hugh Pook of Princeton was killed when the locomotive derailed after striking a bridge trestle and cars plunged off the track. Emergency crews reported multiple serious injuries and the mine route wreck halted service for hours.
John Early leper John Ht Barty, described as operagataptived, is said to have gone insane after experiences related to his illness. Reports tie his condition to a voyage and exposure amid a quarantine at Diamond Point, Washington, under United States Public Health Service oversight.
A Carlyle Illinois resident, August Bedice, 86, was buried in a walnut coffin he helped build in 1878. The coffin had been kept at home since, and his burial marked him as one of Carlyle’s oldest citizens. Bedice had helped construct the Ohio and Mississippi railroad from the city to Layuie.
A telegraph from Ball to Speaker Champlark states he will accept the Hawaii territory attorney general appointment tendered by President Wilson. In other news a lightning strike killed Lece Bommli and injured her two children near Montgomery City. Jefferson City reports Gov Major pardoned Mrs Ole Tare of Columbia for restoration of internship after a prior penitentiary term.
Plans in Columbia aim to expand the university with a $256,000 library building purchase and a bonded tract by the main campus for future power facilities. A fire case involves a former fire chief’s wife amid legal actions. a coroner to hold an inquest after a body found in the river.
Epworth Leagues met at Warrensburg Te, where members of the Kiate Epworth League attended services. A fire at the Misecett Parise shoe in Marshall Opera Mewse Berea caused substantial damage and injured several, with the incident affecting the local insurance and prevailing bereavement.
The event gathers notable locals including Clark, Hadley, Stone, and Tent. Wedding anniversary for Hannital-Cole and William Pitts noted among Hannital residents. Hedrickite Head Deposed as church president. Two abductors jailed in New Macrid. Lyons resigns as US attorney. Train kills Mr and Mrs Pollock near Sedalia.
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