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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
2
A garbled miscellany from Marble Hill Press covers international tensions, politics, science, and culture. The writer riffles through Cuba, Venezuela, England, China, and New Jersey finance, noting war scares, Prohibition gossip, social mores, and a parade of curiosities with satirical, fragmentary observations.
Kansas City woman Richard Snell heirs contest the estate of Col Thomas Snell who died leaving about $2 million. A jury found him unsure at will creation and ordered a new trial. If upheld, Richard Snell would receive $750,000 and an annuity to Mabelle Spell McNamara. Second time a jury in De Witt court ruled for contestants.
In Pittshores Pennsylvania six workers were wounded, two fatally, and fifteen seriously injured after flying bricks and projectiles from slag and debris during a Surprise Strike at the Pressed Steel Car plant at McKees Rock. State constabulary and deputies arrived to restore order as rioters prevented strikebreakers from landing and shots were fired with several guards wounded.
Rev D D Badcock of Marstalltown, a temperance worker and lecturer, died by his own hand after asking his wife for needles and receiving a package from Mr. Babcock. Twenty minutes later Babcock died suddenly. an undertaker found a bee sting wound over Badcock’s heart.
A collision at the Winfield crossing three miles from Long Island City left one man dead and others injured. Deputy Sheriff Edward Hurley, 33, and Glen Core, L. J., were killed instantly. O. D. Tappan, car owner, and Horace T Sherwood, Glen Corr, were seriously hurt. Seaclife, L. L. died.
A chaotic report from Chester West Virginia describes swift plans for local residents to leave within 24 hours amid unrest tied to a fast spreading Ohio war rumor. Authorities urge calm as striking workers and families react to the unsafe situation.
Funeral plans are underway for Bishop Shanley of the Catholic Church of North Dakota who was found deceased in his room. Hewee, nephew of Archbishop Irclaad, is mentioned in early reports.
Prof K V Matetech, director of the rural observatory on Mount Vesurtes, died at Vesevius Observatory. He was famed for his devotion to duty during volcanic activity and evap tices of the volcano.
A report from near the castle notes Princess Jobanar of Sonomy was thrown from her automobile while driving in the vicinity. She sustained injuries described as a head wound and minor reserves. Police and emergency crews responded, conditions and severity were not fully clarified.
While walking with two companions Miles Thomas was drowned in Lost Creek near Enfield. The body was recovered.
London Englast reports suffragettes at Holloway jail refused to comply with prison rules. They have been ordered confined to their cells for a period of four hours.
A powder explosion at Fort Roe Barracks injures soldiers and destroys a building. Patrols search the coast as life savers respond. The blast occurred during a time of daylight, with at least seven soldiers reported dead or missing.
Conferees accepted senate provisions for establishing the custome court and related provisions addressing underretationa, reflecting agreement on key tariff dispute terms and court framework.
A severe quake hits southern Greece near Athens causing extensive village destruction and heavy casualties. Reports from Arhene cite twenty dead and about a hundred injured across three villages with substantial property damage. Further details are awaited.
The president refused to concede to tariff bill changes and would not withdraw his support for the corporate tax amendment. He assured Senate leaders Aldrich and Payne of sufficient votes to preserve the provision in both houses, reiterating his position to callers.
Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service warns of fake twenty dollar bills circulating from Cuba. Investigations show many bogus notes arriving in Ohio and Kentucky areas, with additional counterfeit dollars and damaged currency reported.
The 16 year old son of Benjamin Thomas Smith died after being crushed between a Terminal engine and a freight car near Ninth and Poplar streets while returning from a day’s fishing. He died en route to the hospital.
Myron Smith and his wife, a noted vocalist, were imprisoned when his folding bed allegedly duplicated itself to trap them. An hour later they were released. Smith suffered a bowie injury while his wife endured a dislocated shoulder and internal injuries.
Dallas youth Earl Terry aged 20 died from a blow to the left side of the chest during a friendly boxing match with Written Stacey in Aquilla. The impact felled him and he died within a minute.
In Sioux Falls two women died when a boat capsized on the Big Sioux River. The victims were identified as Mabel Meisenbelder, 23, and Pearl Meisenbelder, 21. An investigation continues into the incident and safety measures on local waterways.
In Hurry to Taz Incomen Oalveston Texas Gor Campbell shows urgency to oppose Texas ratifying the income tax amendment. He presses for a possible special legislative session to shape the response. This reflects early plots against the constitutional change and the political maneuvering in Texas.
An erratic note describes light heavyweight boxer Terry McGovern once featherweight champion, now seen in Amityville as a shadow of his former self amid unclear circumstances and rumors from New York City.
A government party reports dramatic geographic changes in Hering Bea. Two peaks disappear from Perry Peak and McCulloch Peak, opening a bay into a lagoon sea and forming a lake. Islands Hotoslof and Bogenlof show altered coastlines with steam activity and new land features.
Election returns show the "heres cul" amendment to the city charter rejected. Fourteen hotel indictities sought $112k for street improvements but none were authorized amid a controversy to shift capital oversight from the police board to a new commission.
More than 4 080 telegraph poles were broken statewide during the recent storm. The line issue disrupted service across many counties, with repairs underway under supervision. Estimated losses and repair costs total about 260 dollars.
A proposed fight under a Gaian title between Sac Langford and Stanley Ketchel was discussed at Ely Hall. The manager claimed a $25 purse was secured and ready for the match, with preliminary arrangements to be settled.
In Denver a plan requiring funeral services to be ordered by the board of health was approved. An agreement was signed today by forty ministers, twenty one undertaking firms, and the two principal city cemeteries, making the orders necessary in this case.
In Chattasoees Tennessee Clerk of the circuit court Washington County F W Dulaney disappeared after a note left in his desk indicated he was compelled to flee from 52 to his account. Local authorities investigate his whereabouts and any threats.
In Bristol Virginia the recent focal option election saw 125 votes cast. The margin of victory was 22 votes. Leadership figures this evening discussed moving to finalize the election.
The Nashville board of directors of the Tennessee and St Louis Railway proclaims a centennial dividend of two and a half percent overall.
A heat wave causes mass prostrations in Tulsa as hospital reports confirm the first death tied to the extreme conditions. Medical officials warn residents to seek shade and hydrate, noting several other cases are under treatment.
A damaged entry describes Japanese laborers in an event involving a sheriff named Jamil. Five of ten workers faced arrest, then reportedly returned to work, with unclear context and broken phrases across the record.
Mrs N. KE Graves of Villieau Iowa reports long relief from back pains ankle swellings and urinary troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. A neighbor claim says the remedy saved her life five years ago and she has remained well since. Sold by dealers at 50 cents a bottle from Foster Milburn Co Ruffalo NY.
A Chicago magistrate heard a beggar claim he carried ten dollars in currency while a police report described his face as unfamiliar. The exchange touched on fate and the cosmos as the man stood in the corridor after being escorted from the street, with the scene noted in Harper's Weekly style.
A mangled OCR fragment discusses neck balls and scraty eraseh terms, large bal portions, and arched collar rims. It mentions danger, exposure, and a crop, but the text is garbled with unclear entities and lacks coherent context or identifiable subjects.
A damaged OCR fragment references Ward Dewcker and mentions broad fare at sunflowers and aaldie ive talip items among others. The text is garbled with unclear names and actions, offering no clear event or outcome.
A clipped exchange notes an actor described as a queer fellow who paradoxically plays a string of straight dramatic parts. The remark hints at public perception and an ongoing stage or screen assignment.
A reader recounts relief from headaches nerves and stomach trouble after stopping coffee and trying Postum a coffee substitute. The testimonial credits Postum with restoring health and strength within weeks and urges others to test whether coffee causes misery.
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