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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1912
Page
2
Marble Hill Press notes the era’s aviation triumphs and sports pennant hopes amid a mix of social trends and modern manners. A Cleveland writer offers to pay readers for his book while society shifts with walking clubs and fashion forecasts.
The article riffs on superstition and seasonal weather, quips about abolition of cruel bridal practice, and mentions Minneapolis youths jailed for ten days for taunting a woman and a chicken, hinting at a broader society debate over cruelty to animals.
In Belgium a man who refuses to vote is jailed but prisons are insufficient to hold the rising number of nonvoters. The article notes a growing political unrest and calls the population patriotic amid compulsory participation debates.
American marines at Peking placed first in target practice at 00, 400 and 500 yards, defeating guards from other legations. The report also notes whimsical chatter about future flight, American spendthrift arrested in London, and bemused observers among waiters and porters.
A collection of brief curio notes covering stuttering gender disparity, a Parisian longevity researcher claiming life extension, stray commentary on April, miners, a baseball trade rumination, a California burglar tale, a cautious husband timing, a Philadelphia fish dealer finding a diamond ring, pearls in oysters, a note on golf coin production, and musings on scarce golf coins all tied by light social whimsy.
Critics refuse to review Paria Ballet amid shock and audience overflow. A Connecticut eagle incident involving an attempted abduction by an aging male figure was not tied to a summer resort. A Chicago girl lost a $100 bat blown away by the wind. This prompts action on wind control.
The piece notes Germans have adopted baseball and become proficient at the sport, yet will take many years to master the vocabulary. It contrasts physical skill with linguistic fluency and implies a long learning curve for terms and expressions.
Eugene W. Chafin of Arizona secures the Prohibition presidential nomination on the first ballot at the convention. Other candidates listed include Watkins Emerson Hendrickson Houston Scanlon Belfour and Wetterson. Aaron S. Watkins of Ohio named vice president by acclimation. In Springfield Missouri Fred McCord, son of banker John McCord, confessed to the July 6 murder of farmer John F. Reed near Galena, Missouri. McCord explained Reed attacked while pursuing his stock. he shot twice and left the body, later confessing to Prosecutor C. H. Travers and posting a $5,000 bond.
New York. Janis Parker, counsel for the American Tobacco company, disputed Senator Cortelyou’s testimony before the Senate campaign contributions committee. Parker said tobacco interests did not contribute to the 1904 Roosevelt campaign fund and denied any offer or authorization to do so.
The Republican nominee roosevelt plans a wide caravan starting the week after next, visiting Kansas Iowa and Michigan with possible trips into two more states where primaries precede the Chicago convention on August 8. The goal is to address more people than any candidate in U S history and build momentum for the nominating contest.
William M Law rence a 40 year old church member and trusted employee of Daniel Talmadge's Sons rice and grain firm admitted in Tombs court to Magistrate Corrigan that he took at least 23000 dollars from the concern over six years. He said the money was spent to be a good fellow and spender in the tenderjoin. He was held for action by the grand jury in 5000 dollar bail. The firm declared the loss would total 40000 dollars.
The Perry County Duquein city court out<readable> after under two hours, sentencing George Engel to death by hanging for the murder of his wife and unborn child and his sister in law Rosa Yost. Engel, driven by inhuman treatment claims, killed Rosa Yost first with a butcher knife, then wounded his wife, severing the spinal column. He was captured at the depot, escorted by Sheriff Duncan.
Milwaukee coroner Nasin announced chemical tests by Marquette University found large quantities of arsenic in John Otto Lindloff, brother in law of Louise Lindlom. Julius Gruuke, her first husband, also showed arsenic when exhumed. Investigators connect the poisonings to the woman's family as Chicago police hold Lindloff for questioning.
Disaster on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line near Western Springs leaves thirteen dead and forty injured when a Burlington Fast Mail crashes into the rear of the Overland Express from Denver. Fire follows as crews battle flames, passengers trapped in bent cars, with signal operator FOA Wilcox reported unable to hold the block.
Cloudbursts and floods sweep Guanajuato destroying Salamanca and Celaya. Advices warn more than 1,000 lives lost and at least 20 million dollars in property damage as homes are torn from foundations and communities devastated. The FI Impar tial correspondent notes widespread rain and misery following the disaster.
A severe cloudburst drenched Alton as a wall of water from the Piasa valley swept Belie and Plaza Streets, flooding homes. In Edwardsville, a 1 year old child died from convulsions during the storm, attributed to fear. Property losses are estimated at 30 to 50 thousand dollars, with narrow drownings and two houses struck by lightning.
W. J. Reese a painter was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning while working on the roof at 400 Birmingham Avenue near his home at 10 Arlington Avenue Pittsburg. The fatal strike occurred just as the stork alighted at his house.
Washington report details sweeping express rate reductions averaging about 18 percent. The Interstate Commerce Commission prescribes drastic reforms in regulations and practices and comprehensive changes in operating methods after investigating thirteen major express firms in the United States.
Charles Cash of Wabash Indiana endured a three hour rescue after being pinned by a falling tree six months ago. While recovering from serious injuries he was kicked in the face by a mule breaking his nose.
Denver city council introduced an ordinance by Supervisor George J. Kindel making it unlawful for roosters to crow between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. The measure includes no enforcement recommendations.
New York Oscar 8S reports Straus former secretary of commerce and labor was elected chairman of the arbitration commission to pass on the wage dispute between the railroads in the Eastern Traffic associations territory and their engineers.
Ninety five funerals were held in Montreal Quebec on a single day as extreme heat claimed many young victims. The city faced a shortage of hearses and even taxis were pressed into service to transport mourners.
Seventy five women aged 90 to 60 years have taken the examination for police women as Seattle creates the new position.
The prefect of police in many parts of France forbids showing moving pictures of the Bonnet gang exploits. Officials argue the films could prompt imitators and threaten public order.
A bolt of lightning struck a tent at the maneuver grounds in Anniston Alabama killing two guardsmen and seriously injuring 17 others. The militia from several Southern states had been in camp for days when the incident occurred.
Representatives from 30 women’s groups urged the San Francisco police commissioners to appoint 21 women as police officers. The push highlights ongoing gender integration efforts in city law enforcement with organized backing from multiple organizations.
Mrs Carrie L Mattox postmistress at Etowah Mississippi County was arrested for embezzling money orders and funds totaling 1600 dollars. Her husband and Denery Olen were held.
In Peking, finance minister Hsiung Sei Ling and four other ministers resigned. The finance minister says he retires to devote himself to rehabilitating the financial situation.
Harry Mellick witnessed a new moon on Monday then faced a sequence of disasters: his house burned on Tuesday, he narrowly escaped drowning on Wednesday, and his new home caught fire on Thursday.
The judiciary committee recommended passing an ordinance to forbid the publication of racing dope in Chicago newspapers. The mayor endorsed the ordinance.
Iowa officials announce no third party candidates will appear on the official fall ballot aside from presidential electors. The statement, attributed to a 19th century source, references Boone and Wombowa in a dated prevision era.
Fragmentary OCR style text presents disjointed lines on credulity in women marriage trust in husbands mentions Cartel Tea and soap prices. The garbled excerpt lacks a coherent event or named entities, offering only scattered phrases and nonsensical sequences.
Biella questions how Snanes third party will operate while Hella-Dent expresses inability to make father pay. Hewitt notes the location sits 1,000 feet above the ground level and Jewett remarks the seslant on the level causes sickness.
A cryptic note from an aged staff member mentions a "plain staff" and a vague query about how nothin' is in it, referencing infant geography class by John Mace with likely dialect. The fragment suggests a dialogue or stray annotation rather than a full report.
Puck quotes a manager seeking a presenter who can bring the audience, aiming to captivate eyes and interest. The remark hints at casting dynamics and showmanship expectations in a theater setting.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt recalls a lifelong cleaner who reaches St Peter and is offered a broom and dustpan rather than a harp. The exchanged lines hint at judgment and lingering passion for cleaning. Gret is asked how often she cleans, underscoring the story’s moral.
A curious note claims a man named TM was thrilled to learn his birthday matches that of boxing great Ad Wolgast. The fragment hints at shared dates sparking pride and local amusement in a community clipping.
A Washo woman recounts tea and coffee causing stomach trouble and a muddy complexion. After switching to Postum for ten days, she and her family report clearer skin improved digestion and steadier nerves, with all vowing to use only Postum. The company ad cites The Road to Wellville for more details.
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