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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1904
Page
2
A miscellany from Marble Hill Press mocks postwar views and public figures with snappy vignettes. It notes Japan’s imagined afterwar teasing of heroes, Port Arthur residents skipping alarm clocks, and a parade of whimsical lines about culture, golf, and Mr. Carnegie’s pride in employing smarter men.
A description praises Miss Cart's portrait of Ts An, portraying the dowager empress as youthful and handsome. It commends the young American artist as kind hearted.
The pounding hammer scrapes the trowel and riveter as visitors hear hard hat work at a Baltimore project. Crew activity marks progress on the site with audible industry sounds signaling ongoing development and labor.
The Sultan receives another protest from the powers about Armenian atrocities, joining 41,144 protests already placed on file. If Cincinnati ministers insist on truthfully reporting the deceased in all cases, many fellow citizens may fear to die.
Rear Admiral Sigsbee cabled to the navy department from San Domingo claiming a revolution is underway but failed to specify which faction or city is affected. The terse message sparked confusion in Washington as officials sought clarity on the volatile situation.
A cordial Chicago university professor debates belief and science, arguing hell is not a fact but a condition. The discussion suggests when the condition grows intense, the question of hell’s existence becomes more uncertain and provocative.
Field reporters draft a round-robin protest addressed to the staff. The communication signals strong discontent with policy or actions involving the Japanese army and suggests the staff already understands the intended response.
Two New York amusement managers sign for a tour of sixty concerts with Edouard de Reszke next season, marking a major engagement just as Patti is forgotten.
According to the pure food authorities, much of the raspberry jam of commerce is composed of syrup of apple cores aniline die and hayseed. It is almost as base a deceiver as maple syrup.
The Yale library reports a papyrus fragment, possibly from an ancient tragedy by Anschylus or Sophocles, uncovered in Egypt. The discovery adds to ongoing scholarly work and gives students more material to study.
An expert notes a test where a person rubs the suspect plant on face and hands to observe reactions as a method to tell poison ivy from Virginia creeper. This self idea raises safety concerns about exposing skin to irritants and potential dermatitis.
In a wry note, a writer jokes that the claim a man’s beard hosts countless microbes may comfort a young man attempting to grow a mustache he cannot achieve. The remark blends science and humor to wryly temper frustration with facial hair.
A London newspaper quips that Kuropatkin has one last chance to gamble with the fate of his forces. It recalls a Minneapolis Liberty Bell episode where 350 public school children rode free to see the bell, a lesson in history the pupils remembered.
The article notes Alfred Austin anonymously sent a one act play to a London theater manager. The manager accepted the work, praising Austin's writing talent and noting the pleasant discovery of his ability.
A contemporary quips that after today the average man will inspect life rafts and life preservers before trusting himself on an excursion steam er, though this may not hold true as many still take risks and defaults for granted.
The piece lists odd stats from Princeton graduates including average age 22 years six months and average weight 143 pounds with a height of ten feet? No. It notes 155 smokers and 53 began in college, 151 seniors kissing, 614 girl correspondents, and a Pennsylvania Enoch Arden who punched a man married into his family with a rolling pin.
Reindeer teams now carry malls from Kotzebue to Point Barrow in Alaska. The yearly Santa like setup brings Christmas charm to young Alaskans each day.
A fragmented early 20th century prose piece centers on John Burt, a figure linked to Wall Street wealth, public campaigns, and social intrigues. It sketches Burt’s rise, his finances, and his influence across theaters, operas, and high society as a dramatic narrator recalls his notoriety and schemes.
The text recounts a dramatic, hazy plot about a campaign for fame and wealth, highlighting a character named Blake planning a bold, risky stock market manipulation to amass capital. It references New York, an interview, and a high-stakes financial scheme involving a two million dollar credit and planned short sales.
James Blake lands in New York to run a decisive market campaign for John Burt. He probes Arthur Morris, learns Morris’s rise and power, and navigates a high stake rivalry amid Wall Street men and family loyalties.
Edward EL Lee of Baltimore appears to have run a scam in a wickerware business promotion. He collected many mail coupons and entered a contest promising a prize, then received a cryptic letter and a missing reward.
A New York Times clipping recounts a tale of a man named Jim Sullivan and his wife reflecting on woolen and red flannel shirts that shrank or faded. The anecdote centers on a shop clerk guaranteeing proceeds and a humorous exchange about wear and memory.
A quirky tale recalls Mr Hill dubbed a railroad "king" in the Northwest. He bans bells and phones in offices, preferring quiet signals. After a renovation, bells and telephones were removed following his complaint about bells upsetting his staff.
A 17 year old scrowboy Mannustedt in Berlin killed himself after school officials uncovered a secret society among youths imitating university life. The group wore colors and engaged in drinking and other practices. The tragedy prompts an inquiry into the influence on young boys near adolescence.
The article estimates Russia's total war footing after calling reserves at 5,250,000 men, vastly larger than Japan. It notes soldiers come from peasants while officers stem from ruling society, and projects counts of 78,827 officers, 5,180,658 soldiers, 612,400 horses and 4,000 cannons, with Germany as the only nation surpassing Russia in equipment.
Baron Heinrich Liebig head of Johann Liebig & Co dies in Frankfort and leaves £40100 to the poor of Reichenberg. He also bequeaths his valuable picture collection worth the same, his villa, his Frankfort house, and some landed property. The Reichenberg library and reading room are endowed, making the town inherit a total of £200,000.
A sweeping injunction was issued against striking workers at East Side packing houses in Belleville and East St Louis, restraining interference with plant operations and bans on hiring replacements. Sheriff Thompson will enforce, with deputies to monitor and arrest violators, as Armour Swillt and Nelson Morris plants face potential nationwide disruption.
London reports to the press that a further examination of FL Kent Loomis body found Saturday at Warren Point near Plymouth raises grave suspicions among local officials of foul play. Wound described as circular large and clean likely inflicted before death. American consul Joseph Stephens says inquest will be held Monday and offers no statements beforehand.
A strong storm moved through Central Timois Thursday afternoon causing heavy rainfall and widespread damage. In Pekin near the storm's path crops suffered, with oats and hay harvests delayed and substantial losses reported for farmers.
London reports a government plan to monopolize wireless telegraphy across the United Kingdom. Post Office officials have been testing a system of their own, signaling a potential state control over wireless communications.
Hewston, foreman in the Urban job gang from Philadelphia, drowned in Otter Lake two and a half miles south of Niantic on Sunday morning. Efforts are being made to locate his relatives as search efforts continue.
A severe storm moved six miles south of Peoria Illinois and Delavan Wisconsin causing widespread telephone wires to go down. Several barns and windmills were reported blown down though further details are unavailable.
Chefoo reports Chinese refugees from Port Arthur who arrived Wednesday say Japanese forces have retaken two positions recently driven from, forts 14 and 7, indicating renewed naval and land pressure in the area.
Abilene Kansas report states Senator Burton received a telegram from his attorneys noting that Justice Brewer has allowed the appeal of Burton's case to the Supreme Court record. The decision moves the case toward potential review at the highest court.
Washington reports the postmaster general has chosen Merritt O. Chancee to be chief clerk of the post office department, succeeding Blaine W. Taylor whose reelection takes effect August 20 next.
The court granted a two week delay to finalize sentencing after a guilty plea retraction and substitution in the Suburban Na... deal case. Judge McDonald outlined the term of two years, with possible further delay if requested.
Gen Tamnis otha, ex commander in chief of Boer forces, received a cable announcing Mr Krugers death. Flags lower nationwide and a memorial service planned July 17 in all dried churches. Gen Botha orders mourning by all Weers until funeral.
Kail Benhliuaa, chief of Police, has been appointed governor amid general satisfaction at the removals of the late occupants of the post, a stipulation linked to Raisuli.
Rufino Lopes of Ira Pate in Mexico City dies at age seventeen after a fall health decline. He was of unimproved facilities and leaves behind substantial properties and a large number of descendants.
Chester II reports Menard Manufacturing operates its foundry inside Southern Ulinwis Penitentiary under an Edwardsville injunction issued by Justice Jidee Douroughs. About two hundred convicts are employed.
Private advices received early Thursday morning from WNiu ehwang indicate that the long expected battle between Kai Chou and Ta Tehe Kiao was then in progress.
A tornado like storm struck Nashville at about 4 30 in the afternoon lasting thirty minutes causing property damage as trees fell on homes in the residential district. No fatalities were reported.
Lincoln Nebraska report says a Sunday night tornado leveled seven farmhouses and outbuildings near Burwell killing nine people and injuring others. officials work to confirm victims and assess damage.
The medical examiner disputes murder in the death of Mrs. Willian Starbuck near Greensbarte. Statements describe her as delirious from illness and fear, noting no signs of robbery or foul play.
The Gera emperor plans decorations for women who risked their lives saving passengers from the steamboat General Stoeny, burned in the New York river. Consul General Buenes was asked to provide names of heroic rescuers, including three nurse heroines, amid a process that drew scrutiny from Wealth Commissioner Dearlinston.
Dr Kenry B Lesher of Salina recalls Grover Cleveland’s early political rise in Buffalo during Cleveland’s sheriff nomination. Lesher planned to shout Cleveland’s name and sparked a housewide response that led to Cleveland’s nomination and election, with lasting impact noted.
A narrative from the Chicago Chronicle notes A. Skeen at six feet eight inches, a striking figure among Indian Territory men. Skeen jokes that Territory leaders missed the convention due to travel limits for their size, humorously blaming seat and bed constraints and mockery of women’s supposed lack of interest in work.
The late grand duke ruled forty five years and left the realm in confusion after a spendthrift predecessor. He promoted strict economy, urging subjects to imitate his frugal example. He opposed large families as contrary to his principle and publicly noted additions to royal households.
A former associate of William C. Whitney asserts Harry Payne Whitney, barely 35, shuns speculation and will not command the exchange floor but will emulate the Vanderbilts by careful investment management.
Irvine Bacheller, the novelist, keeps a waterside residence at Soul Reach Connecticut. His separate den sits on the rocky edge facing broad water where waves lap and a tunnel-like passage protects the dwelling. He works, writes, and rests with the sea all around, enjoying fishing as a favorite hobby.
William Dean Howells, native of Ohio and associate with the Western Reserve, is awarded the degree of doctor of laws by Western Reserve University and Adelbert College of Cleveland. President Thwing praised his practical experience, critical vision, and humane artistry in the essay of the conferral.
The article depicts Champ Clark as permanent chairman of the Democratic national convention. It describes him as tall and imposing, 6 feet 1 inch, with a picturesque Missourian appearance. It notes his habit of dressing in an old-time southern planter style, his drawl, and a prodigious memory as an omnivorous reader.
J McDougall, Canada's auditor general, 65, resigns claiming overwork and lack of increased support from Sir Wilfrid Laurier. He seeks superannuation with a pension of $2.98 or 2.50 percent. A former University of Toronto gold medalist in mathematics, he served years in the Ottawa House of Commons before his audit office appointment.
Rev. W. Watkinson marked his eighty third birth anniversary and the nation’s birthday with a sermon at the First Baptist church in Pottstown Pennsylvania. He retired after fifty years in the pulpit and had served the church with devotion.
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