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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
2
A collection of light satire and observations touching on golf for girls, William Waldorf Astor, Russell Sage, Sir Henry Irving, Yakutsk as a summer resort, vacations for the devil and Mr Sage, a New York lawn mower mishap, Japanese war conduct, pockets in women's dresses, a Brooklyn riot, a transport to the Philippines with silver, a Chicago professor’s claim, and reflections on boyhood memories and mothers.
A historical note explains that many ancient Romans avoided celebration with firecrackers, a practice not common in their era. The remark links festive customs to the absence of explosive fireworks in ancient public displays.
The Atlanta Constitution quips that a pretty face may mend a broken heart yet often disrupts the party of the second part in the act.
Russia's Baltic squadron sets sail under sealed orders. The article notes the orders could be opened swiftly if the fleet encounters Japanese forces, implying readiness for rapid maneuver or engagement should hostilities resume.
A group from Boston examined the St. Louis Pike recently and declared it harmless and even elevating. The Pikers are expected to return the favor with equal courtesy.
In a Missouri town two eccentric couples tied the knot on a flying trapeze. This is not the first time Cupid has caught a pair midair.
The remark claims asylums in Lamatice house a larger share of piano-tuners than any other group. It links the piano habit to a rise in “wet madness” among many people, suggesting a social critique of music addiction and its consequences.
A thoughtful contemporary opines that there are too many small men in politics and observers add that there are too many small bills in them too.
The speaker asks who among the gathering lacks a degree or diploma to stand and indicate so the mistake can be avoided in future years, signaling a request for correction and transparency.
A man devoted to mercy favors a glowing epitaph on a book over ordinary happiness, yet his prudence is questioned by listeners who think he fails to hear the truth spoken behind his back.
Newark Sunday Call editor muses on a long standing grammar debate and jokes about saying Yesterday is Thurs day to shed light on the issue. He notes the old dispute over whether Tomorrow is Saturday is correct English.
A patron who has had too many highballs speaks candidly about the bar scene. The narrator describes the drink as overpowering and reveals a desire for simpler cocktails and clearer service. The piece captures a consumer’s frustrated yet humorous perspective on overindulgence.
In New York the very fashionable people wear untanned calfskin belts with the hair still on them, showing the original markings of black and white, or red, or brindle, as the case may have been. What would we do without the very fashionable people of New York to amuse us.
Mrs Osborne, a fashionable New York modiste, petitions for divorce from her husband claiming interference with her business. The article notes the modern trend of new, varied pretexts used in divorce actions.
George J. Gould underwent a physical exam by a Wabash railroad doctor who did not recognize him. The surgeon found him exceptionally promising with unusually steady nerves, highlighting science as perspicacious.
Observers note a cost cutting custom where coffins are rented during funeral rituals and later consumed or repurposed, a practice described as easing burial expenses for the poor. The report contrasts this with American costs and highlights the cultural peculiarity observed in Mexico.
In an alcove a bay window frames a portrait of Jessie Carden drawn from a tintype. Blake reveals he met Miss Carden years ago near Hingham Massachusetts while living on a farm. Morris, astonished, presses Blake for details about the surprising connection.
A disjointed OCR fragment describes a passenger being guided into a room after a transport event. An Indian servant helps with undressing and securing the door while a character named Blake reacts emotionally. The text hints at romantic tensions and a betrothal or affair.
Blake returns to the Bishop mansion in Hingham where he learns John Burt, once rival in love with Jessie Carden, has a California fortune. Peter Burt counsels forgiveness and blesses Burt’s future in New York. A chance reunion with Sam Rounds hints at Blake’s final move back to New York.
Blake learns Sam is a local official just reelected to a New York district seat. Sam jokes about his position and plans while they exchange farewells. Claire and Take mention travel to New York and San Francisco. Ten days later James Lake arrives in San Francisco. Blake sits by Jeesie Carden's portrait, heart heavy as the scene ends.
US consul James McNally reports a Liege manufacturer, Lambert, makes hardened crystal dinnerware that resists breakage and can serve as a hammer for nails. The dishes endure boiling water and ice water cycles without damage, with plates surviving being buried and dragged along warehouse floors.
A wary job seeker, impressed by a handsome reception, asks for a personal interview after forging a confident note. She claims Sam said the man is the finest in New York as she pursues a job, then is ushered to an inner sanctum for consideration.
The article describes Russian peasants enjoying wild mushrooms with meals, sausages and onions, and a favored drink. It notes tea quality rivals Chinese tea, with careful preparation to avoid tannin, yielding a mild straw-colored beverage cherished by all. The text contrasts peasant abundance of simple luxuries with Western tastes.
Writing of Spanish customs notes that Spaniards use few surnames and prefer Christian names with honorifics. Den Senor is reserved for toppers and costs four cen times. The Portuguese are distinct, and addressing someone as Juanita or Isabella is avoided, with excellency used for high status. In this paradise, a waiter even says Fried eses for Isabella, a stylish demoiselle.
Former Indiana Congressman Johnson clashed with an Illinois colleague in a debate. After forcing the withdrawal of an epithet, Johnson insisted the other was out of order, sparking a profane reply about veterinary accuracy.
A reflective editorial remark notes that a person who keeps peace and beauty in life needs no defenses. It emphasizes gentleness over walls, suggesting inner wealth replaces fortifications.
Chicago braces for industrial war as meat packing unions press for a general strike amid heavy police and fire department mobilization. Mayor Harrison seeks a settlement only if public interest requires it. Trainloads of nonunion and recruited workers arrive to sustain operations, amid fears of widespread disorder and possible troop deployment.
Abe Kruse a Black strike breaker is accused of firing a magazine shotgun into a crowd at the Swift & Co yards in Lindas near St Joseph Missouri wounding five men including Joe Weigle John Jena Joe Sanger August Newmeyer and Steve Pinnigan The pistol or shotgun shot occurred after Kruse confronted pickets discussing alleged shootings at another yard area He fled as a mob gathered and authorities declined to discuss the incident The weapon reportedly loaded with buckshot dispersed at close range
General Cunklin of the state militia ordered Company Hoof Stown Fall to be ready to march to Springfield on their way to Bonesteel. The order followed succession events with Govs Stew and Herreld out of state.
Joplin, Mia. The Japanese government has contracted with a local smelter for 1000 tons of spelter to be used in fortifications and battleships. The smelter will require about a month to fit the grinder.
A. B Mason aneery Cairo was found guilty by a jury of assaulting a white girl aged 11. The punishment was fixed at twenty years in the penitentiary.
Captain H C Spencer cashier of the First National Bank and his son lark a bank bookkeeper both drowned Wednesday night while pleasure riding a naphtha launch on Arbor lake in Grinnell Iowa.
Independence Missouri warden Jewett of Lansing Kansas penitentiary identified the body found in the river Friday as Jerome B Macklin an escaped convict.
New Orleans cable dispatch states Guatemala president Manuel Betrenda Cabrera will be re-elected for six years. The telegram reports the reeleccion was unanimous in Tuesday night announcements from cable offices.
Washington reports U S minister to Colombia W W Russell is critically ill at relatives home in Rockville Maryland diagnosed with inflammation of the pleura doctors say his condition is serious but stable from the illness developing after a long illness and fatigue headed toward recovery if possible
Denver telegram from Taywood of the Western federation of miners accuses Postmaster F. M. Reardon of Victor of aiding a committee blamed for deporting miners from Cripple Creek district. It asks President Roosevelt to bar federal officers from participating in such actions. Complaints also allege Reardon and Cripple Creek Postmaster Sullivan allowed mutilated mail to union sympathizers.
Joplin plans a direct Alisourt Pacific route from St Louis and Kansas City through Joplin to Muskogee Texas with a survey underway from Joplin to Muskogee. The line will connect with the Muskogee Union and a Missouri Pacific line from Gainesville Texas. The new road will compete with the Katy and pass through an agricultural region tapping a new oil and mineral belt.
In line with orders from Gen. Kuropatkin the Russians began evacuating Nin chwang. By Monday morning fires burned as Russians appeared to be destroying property before leaving.
Farmington Missouri welcomed the inaugural trip of the St Francois electric railway from Farmington to Del Las sus Sunday morning. City officials press and local business leaders rode the car as the line plans extension toward the lead belt and county towns by January 1, 2008, with construction by W D Boyce Construction Co of St Lot.
Charles J. Denny and Jere J. Hannigan, who pled guilty to bribery involving the city lighting and Suburban bills, are in the State Penitentiary. Each received a two year sentence from Judge Taylor and were transported from the Four Courts to Union Station for the train to Jefferson City.
Robert Warner longtime C. D. Smith Drug Company figure in St. Joseph Missouri died Monday at 6 PM after his son Guy repeatedly faced petty charges. The attending physician said death resulted from a broken heart following his visit to the police station. Warner was 45.
The Missouri Democratic platform declares allegiance to Jeffersonian democracy and ratifies the national platform. It highlights achievements of Democratic governance, notes debt repayment and tax policy, presses for public education, anti bribery measures, and moral reforms. It supports free textbooks, integrated school funding, and corruption crackdowns led by party officials.
Report describes Hammerfest where the sun never sets for twenty-eight days. Natives reportedly sleep only about four hours in each twenty-four hour period and appear content with the pattern. The phenomenon is linked to extreme midnight daylight and its effects on daily routines.
French scientist M. De Saint Aignon who warned about Martinique forecasts further eruptions in early November and again in early February. He cautions periods of activity ahead, signaling potential risk to nearby regions and observers.
Former United States Senator Stephen W. Dorsey of Arkansas has bought a handsome residence in Los Angeles California and will relocate there. His art collections are expected to be the most noteworthy in southern California.
A western negro evangelist asserts to his own satisfaction that Adam Isaiah Jeremiah David Bolomon and even Christ were colored men. The claim reflects a controversial interpretation of scripture and racial identity debates within religious communities. He cites biblical passages as evidence and expresses confidence in his conclusions.
In Alaska the seaweed town of Cookstown grew from clay brick housings that crumbled under sea salt air. Slabs of seaweed mixed with salt were pressed and baked to replace the decayed structures, forming the new built environment. The unusual material choice reflects harsh coastal conditions and adaptive construction.
A brief dialogue scene where a question at a dock prompts a reply that a father will be present to cover duties, revealing social expectations and family roles in a constrained setting.
An appeal message urges Blissourt voters to back the cause in support of a disputed plan. The appeal highlights the stakes for the community and calls for broad backing ahead of upcoming ballots.
E B Ewing of Jefferson City Missouri brother in law of United States Senator Cockrell lies dangerously ill at his Oakland hotel suffering heart failure. He arrived in California about three weeks ago for his health.
In St Louis Court of Criminal Correction, state attorney sought a continuance for the livestock agent Zach Mulhall of the Frisco Railroad, with the case reset for August 25.
The Chinese throne has strongly commanded Szechuen officials to crush the rebellion in the province. The order threatens severe punishment, including having their queues cut four inches below the roots, if they fail to act.
Official statistics show that in European Russia during the year 1911 a total of 6,651 murders were committed, averaging more than twenty murders per day according to the figures.
A rare natural glass town near Yellowstone Park forms from long volcanic action. The glass is dark green to black and resembles manufactured glass in appearance while remaining natural.
Malta is described as the most densely populated island with 1,360 people per square mile, compared with Barbadoes at 1,054 per square mile. The figures highlight Malta’s crowded population density.
A queer specimen received in New York from tropical South America is the lantern bug. Its head bears a hollow red and yellow extension that reflects the glow from its center as it flies at night.
The moose deer bears the largest horns of any animal with weights typically between fifty and sixty pounds.
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