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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
2
Bridgeport reports Capt Simon Lake, inventor, claims a new submarine can cross the Atlantic and return, with a 50 000 dollar craft said to be ready for demonstration. Tests in Long Island Sound show a craft able to tow ships and operate undersea, with confidence it could rival German U boats. Lake asserts US engines can be built domestically.
Patrick Keenan of Denver has filed for a patent on an invisible submarine concept after months of lake experiments. His idea uses a mirror clad above the water to reflect only the surface, creating the illusion of sea at a distance. The device would be enclosed in a glass tube and mirrored plates to render the submarine invisible on the surface at varying ranges.
London reports the execution of Robert Rosenthal a German agent arrested in June and convicted for spying on British naval matters. He confessed that he was sent to England by the German Admiralty. Rosenthal held a non American passport issued at Berlin embassy. Ambassador Page in London relayed rumors that Capt von Frieger had a device to obtain fake American passports.
Gov. Dunne appoints Samuel Alsuler of Aurora Edward J Kelly Chicago engineer for the sanitary board and Samuel J Drew Joliet to the Illinois Waterways Commission Alsuler named chairman for the new body reflecting city and regional representation across Aurora Chicago and Joliet in a practical governance move
David Fesacson, convicted of swindling, left New York unguarded to begin a sentence of one year and one day in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Georgia.
Berlin dispatch reports martial law to be established nationwide in Germany to suppress socialist agitation and efforts to end the war. The measure signals a hardening of wartime control as authorities seek to curb political dissent.
Berlin Maj Gen Hans von Below has been named commander of a division in the German army. He is the youngest divisional commander in the force. Von Below’s wife was formerly Nina Bryce Turnbull of Philadelphia.
A mob in Bunkie Louisiana hanged Thomas Callins a Black man accused of wounding a policeman during an attempted arrest WC Town Send sheriff deputies faced danger as the suspect was killed by gunfire during the arrest attempt and mob action.
Rome reports a government move to nominate Martial and Isan without portfolios to solidify wartime control. The piece notes pressure from extremist parties and a shift toward stronger central authority as Italy faces prolonged conflict. It also mentions a U S inventor's wireless torpedo concept and foreign interest in options.
South Wales miners stand united after delegates reject the contrived recommendation to return to work. Some districts briefly resumed then halted, with mass meetings and upcoming talks between Walter RunCiman and mine leaders. If conferences fail, David Lloyd George may visit. No disorder reported in the coal fields.
Two men robbed Farmers' Savings Bank in North Liberty Iowa of nearly all cash before closing yesterday afternoon. They escaped in an automobile.
From Vera Cruz General Carranza says General Gonzales has routed the Zapata army in the engagement at Center. The valley is described as practically cleared of Zapatalistas.
Henry Clay Crenshaw, 72, a remaining Quan treil gang member, died at General Hospital. He was engaged with Quan treil’s band during the Lawrence raid.
According to the Daily Chronicle quoting the official journal of Silesia Province a laborer named Franz Strka claimed America with zenstip and was shot for high treason on June 14. Berka aged 46 testified before the military court that he faced charges over two traitorous expressions at Helendorf during the trial.
Mrs Inez Manship believed her husband ceased to love her and turned on all gas jets in her home last night. She and her two small children died. the husband found them.
New York report states David Essaceon, convicted of swindling, left unaccompanied by guards to serve a sentence of one year and a day in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta Georgia.
Three members of the Illinois Waterway Commission named by Gov. Dwane are Samuel Alschuler of Aurora Edward J. Kelly engineer for the sanitary board Chicago and Samuel J. Drew of Joliet Alschuler named chairman.
Three mountain girls aged 17 to 19 Mary White Alma Creeen and Mary Jane Wilson were arrested near Whitesburg Kentucky on charges of running moonshine. The case involves alleged illicit distilling operations in the area with local authorities handling detention.
In a playful family moment a mother and five children consider a surprise event. The youngest asks where they are going and the mother responds with a cryptic answer about a surprise party. After a pause the child suggests they all should go, suggesting a larger gathering and shared anticipation.
A reader reports being run over while attempting to read a Safety First sign, describing the incident as a hopping misstep that led to the collision. No further details on location or injuries are provided.
A fragment shows a dialogue about dividing a cruiser and sharing what seems to be a possession. The speaker confirms giving the “hole” to the brother, indicating an informal settlement or transfer. The text is incomplete but suggests a dispute over property sharing between siblings.
Mary Carolyn Daylex urges women to be kinder to themselves. She links relaxed living and judicious laziness to avoiding nervous breakdowns and improving family life.
A cryptic exchange in a dim cellar involves a husband and wife plotting to take valuables from a house. The dialogue mentions a wallet, stocks, bonds, and a birthday, with a request to bring children to the upper floor as plans unfold. The source tone mirrors a clipped noir style from the New York Evening Post.
A garbled historic note describes a man who received a free harbor ticket as a compliment. He then writes to the proprietor claiming the first ticket caused him embarrassment and requests a correction or a third ticket to resolve the matter.
Fragmentary gibberish describes unusual spring symptoms and discomfort but lacks readable names places dates or concrete facts to summarize into a proper news item. No identifiable entities or events are present to extract.
The readable text is garbled and lacks identifiable people places or events to summarize into a factual newspaper item. No concrete entities or dates are present to construct a grounded T and S.
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