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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1903
Page
2
This column parades a mosaic of names and curiosities from high society and world events. It references Queen Victoria era intrigue, King Peter of Geneva, Greek and Belgrade mentions, and satirical notes on actors, poets, and public figures. The piece blends political, cultural, and humorous vignettes with assorted misprints and fragmentary quotations.
Missouri citizens Edwards, J J De Wa D PF Thompson and G A McAlleny of Chrisellas Geeety, plus Joel FF Short joke W Melee and J A Conese of Wright County, to certify in the case of Geeeter W F Sallis charged with taking a bribe as a state senator. Witnesses to verify character of Benatge Saftiven and possible connections to Senator Sellivalt’s home area near Christian County. Destry Powter listed as professor at Missouri University.
Fragmentary OCR shows claims that a Missouri Railway project would pass through southern Illinois, linking with the main line and potentially delivering coal to St Louis factories via bridges, with mentions of Eads and Merchants' bridges and freight pricing considerations.
In fogbound London Pope and Crystal plot amid poverty and piracy rumors. They discuss a brig and a planned crime after viewing a wanted ad for the brig Oypay. Pope hints at highway robbery while Crystal contemplates robbery or theft as salvation.
Changes will alter the pedagogy summer session at Missouri University in Columbia. Sturtevant of the University of Chicago will take Jones's place. Professor C. S. Brown will supervise courses by Doc Allen. Dr A Row Hill newly elected chair will lecture on Earation Theory. Transfer to Parmington, Missouri aims to ease crowding at the insane asylum with $1661 appropriation for transfer costs.
George Blakey a wealthy cattle dealer was shot and killed near Henderson Missouri after a dispute over a loan. BR H Grace and his wife had $1,600 in mortgage notes. Grace says he held a 1200 note and a receipt was stolen. After Mrs Grace died Blakey filed a claim against her estate for the full amount. Grace surrendered to the sheriff.
Jefferson City reports Gov Dockery granted clemency at the prison physician and board of inspectors' request. William Jones from Marion county in 1910, jailed for first degree robbery, and George Ferrell a colored inmate serving a five year term for larceny from a dwelling, both had tuberculosis. Also notes deaths and local incidents across Missouri.
The report notes likely increase in Boone County land as farmers along Bartington bottoms reinforce dikes on the Missouri River to protect fields. Ongoing river changes push water and soil toward the Boone County side, with Cole and Cooper County lands at risk of being washed into the Bartington area.
In Fulton Missouri a patient from the Hospital for the insane fled during a fight with guards. The man named Mosty was tracked to Ottumwa Iowa where Thomas Steer, supervisor of the detention, pursued him Saturday afternoon. Captured with bank checks of substantial value in his possession.
The twenty second annual old settlers reunion of this county will be held Saturday in Flovence Missouri. Local committees are at work and Joseph W Folk circuit attorney of 81 Louie has accepted an invitation to attend and speak. Enthusiasm grows as Folk’s coming is awaited by a large county audience.
Missouri University Summer School students in Columbia have formed a normal club for social purposes after attending Kirksville and Warrensburg normals. Officers elected include President G B Hawkins Festus Missouri Vice President L E Bates Excelsior Springs Missouri Secretary and Treasurer Miss A Varner.
A severe electrical wind and rain storm raged through Marshall on Saturday night. Lightning struck several locations causing a large burn. Trees were damaged and telephone wires blown down. Wheat in shocks was injured in the country while corralled meadows benefited.
A severe electrical storm swept through Predertown on Saturday afternoon, torching the largest barn in the county owned by N. B. Graham. The blaze, fueled by stored grain and feed, caused extensive damage with heavy losses and insurance concerns.
A storm swept Paris Missouri on Saturday bringing high winds and heavy rain. Water plan components were unroofed and a smoke stack overturned with minor machinery damage while crops benefited from the moisture.
T. M. Whitlock, Nevada's longtime resident and one of its oldest citizens, died last week. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
City Marshal J L Goodman shot and seriously wounded Gus Thomure in a Saturday night confrontation. Thomure allegedly seized bystander’s cane and beat the marshal severely. Both men are in critical condition.
Governor A. M. Dockery arrived in Fulton Missouri on Saturday afternoon to be the guest of Dr. J. W. Smith superintendent of the Hospital for the Insane.
Crystal challenges Captain Pope as he contemplates piracy with bravado. Pope boasts of a swift coppered schooner, while Crystal questions how a broken man can proceed.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a captain and a capteemn, with unclear names and details. No coherent event or entities to verify for a full summary.
The Westminster Gazette cites Thomas Cartyie s writings from his youth as a becketor friend Derid Hope recalls a disillusioning love affair and admiration for a mistress. The text contrasts Carlyle s later venti mente after his helper s death with a tumult of emotions, sunshine and storm in one metaphorical sea.
A discussion on how satire and jokes influence politics and religion as humor grows in power. It questions whether excessive laughter dulls taste, risks undermining dignity, and could shape elections, faith, and public discourse under a rising comic influence. Atlantic discussion references satire's reach and calls for discerning humor.
The Boston Post quotes William A. Peffer then a Kansas senator who complains of a headache and says he must see a doctor. Reed responds that he should see a wheelwright. The humorous exchange highlights a pun on head trouble and repair.
In a playful exchange Jumbo the elephant mocks Miss Hippo for her retort to Mr Monkey. Camel remarks that after much talking he was told he had too much mouth, highlighting comic banter among circus acts.
An Academy of Natural Sciences ornithologist explains a blue jay’s profanity stems from cracking hickory nuts. He describes the bird striking with its beak, missing, and venting with a furious, humanlike outburst. The scene is vivid and humorous, highlighting the bird’s intense reaction to nut removal.
The text presents a garbled exchange between a parson and a politician. The speaker says they have been trying for two years to obtain a better salary, while the other indicates agreement with a brief dismissive reply. The fragmentary lines suggest a local political or bureaucratic dispute. The passage lacks clear dates, names, or places.
The article describes two extraordinary oriental artifacts from Beyp expeditions, including a gilded mummy mask and an upright wath with sculpture. Portraits display burning colored work, praised by Prof. James TL. Keasted as unusual in color, tied to Egyptian relics explored in the 16244 season by the Egyptian Explorations gallery.
A historical overview notes that assassination and abdication recur among Balkan rulers. Figures such as Alexander Karageorgevitch and King Milan of Serbia abdicated or were killed, with Montenegro's Prince Dentio, Prince Michael, King Alexander, and Queen Draga among those murdered. Other Balkan leaders faced similar fates while Obrenovic rulers show varied outcomes.
The American squadron under Rear Admiral Cotton arrived at Porte mouth England on July 7. British warships fired salutes as the Kearsarge and escorts entered their berths. Lord Charles Beresford Admiral Milne and Rear Admiral Cotton exchanged official calls. Cotton hosted a reception and dinner on the Kearsarge on July 14.
A British theatrical manager, returning to London after an eighteen month colonial tour with a comic opera company, faced a string of desertions. He left London with thirty five performers, but at Gibraltar two married and left, then more deserted in Cairo Bombay Calcutta Cape Colony and Paramaribo until the troupe was cut to about half its original strength.
Reinhardt Schneider, 63, longtime New York police officer, ends 37 years of service. Born in Germany, he came to the United States as a boy. He says he retires contentedly with a small home and no one has ever touched his hand with a dirty dollar.
Gettory of Newcastle labels the current British government policy as a reign of blood beer and Birmingham claiming tough measures and domestic disorder dominate the era.
In Hyde Park a fashion dispute erupts as newly rich guests display trained footmen with curled wigs. Mrs Corneline Vanderbilt reportedly dons matching wig styles, while a wealthy South African's wife flaunts curls. The era's court likely sets stricter wig standards and heraldic etiquette.
A telegraph observer explains animals react to telegraph pole hum. Woodpeckers peck poles to reach insects believed within, bears overturn pole bases seeking honey, wolves avoid the sound and will not damage poles.
The child, three years old and daughter of the late Lord Darnley, is a British peeress with notable duties. She presented a bouquet at the Royal Free hospital opening, served as a chosen bearer for a coronation souvenir, and smiled warmly at royal ceremonies including King Edward and Queen Alexandra’s coronation event.
A fragment notes several prominent figures and families holding property abroad. It mentions M. Balfour in Winnipeg, an $80,000 stake, and investments by King Edward's circle in New York, Gladstone's business sites near Niagara Falls, and Lord Brascoy's Canadian cattle ranch. It also cites Lord Lytton and the Duke of Manchester with sheep runs in New Zealand and Melbourne estates.
Surprise arises over Paul du Chaillu estate as he left only $600 after securing funds from patrons and societies for exploration and profits from his book. Justice Daly of New York will set aside a $250 trust fund for the explorer.
Joseph Snyder of Aetna challenges any man aged 75 or older to walk from ten to fifty miles. He says he walks about ten miles daily and prefers a cane for company, adding the challenger will have to scratch gravel to keep up.
Edward Grieg, the Norwegian composer, has just entered his elastic year on his birthday. On his recent clan, Dr Angvar Manns of London recently entered his seventy ninth year. Dr Manns had been a conductor in London for half a century.
The article notes that aggregate weight in Uee of Geull reaches 18,000,000 for a year, with a 6 percent annual increase. It emphasizes rising production, indicating a growing economy within the United States.
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