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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1905
Page
2
A fragmentary column from Marble Hill Missouri items notes social quips about women corsets, theater, and fashion figures. It mentions celebrities like Roosevelt Carnegie and Robbertson, plus local and literary tangents on Hamlet and Nero. The tone is sly, satirical, and casually critical of public figures and trends.
A New York landlord states he will not trouble himself with tenants who have babies in his flats, while some men boast they will do almost anything for notoriety.
A historical notice states Maine imposes penalties on anyone who vexes harasses or annoys another person over two telephone lines or calls. The reform targets nuisance calls and specifies enforcement measures.
The two French doctors expressed no reason to doubt a chance to perform an autopsy on the body of Jobo Paul Jones, a prospect they never anticipated but found possible in the current situation.
A Ohio State Journal note reports the probate court adjudged a woman insane after she pleaded that she is growing younger as her birthdays pass, reflecting a dispute over mental competence and age perception.
King Victor Emmanuel and financier J. Pierpont Morgan shared a pleasant chat in a high profile meeting. The exchange highlighted the cordial ties between Italian leadership and American finance amid recent Ascoli cope affair rumors and diplomatic tensions.
Harvard students suggest there are fifty methods to finance education but none seems reliably satisfactory, as one well worn path remains unclear and the search for a steady plan continues.
Cleveland dispatch reports Mrs Chadwick is not receiving visitors. The doorkeeper is not required to tell callers the reason, as there is no obligation to explain why the lady is unavailable.
Despite astrologers predicting a devastating New York earthquake, Astor real estate listings appear for sale at panic prices. The fragment notes speculative omen and aggressive marketing in the same report.
A confused April fool story from Berlin about Sam’s treasury is taken seriously by locals. The piece suggests Scots and others were not the only ones planning a prank and hints at a trick on the public.
The notice notes rapid progress in the American national game in Japan and suggests expectations that Japanese players would take to baseball after observing their wartime experiences with meat. It contrasts the wartime mindset with sports hopes in the Mikado’s land.
Mrs Oliver Harriman, a leading young society figure, has deliberately not pursued employment this year, saying she prefers to remain at home with her baby. The remark sparks debate on changing social norms and expectations in elite circles.
Fashion observers predict a distinct hoop skirt silhouette beyond earlier Vozur or Tfts styles. Designers are exploring the fabric and cut to redefine fullness and lift, with notable activity from local fashion houses and their seamstresses in adapting to modern preferences.
A Philadelphia woman sues an alleged assailant for twenty four dollars alleging breach of promise. The plaintiff claims the defendant wrongfully induced relations and seeks compensation for damages. The case rests on alleged promises and implied assurances.
An Illinois man marries the woman he began courting half a century ago. The piece humorously hopes the marriage isn’t driven by fear of a wave of bachelor taxation. A Pittsburg heir to millions wed a dancing girl, daughter of a coal miner, with a suggestion he now prove worthy despite his humble background.
The article extols Esperanto as a scientific simple language that can be learned in an hour and urges readers to stop using English and adopt Esperanto promptly.
In a Havana arena a Cuban heroine risks herself to lure a rampaging bull away from women, allowing Jack Travers to shoot the beast. The crowd roars as he saves the survivors, then escorts Jessie back to safety while Don Rothe and others maneuver through perilous intrigue. Jack is later released by the Captain General and reunites with Jessie, amid political wrangling and threats from Den Roblade’s faction.
A fragmented prose passage describes a ferry boat voyage with odd questions about water and breathing. A dog’s tail wag and a guardian’s reaction draw the scene toward a tense, humorous harbor moment as observers speculate on events and motives.
A historical overview contrasts farming life now with fifty years past. It notes telephones and better marketing, modern homes with gas lighting, and comfortable rural living. The piece extols the farmer as increasingly envied for freedom, health, and happiness amid progress and community growth.
The article traces early claims of Hudson discovery with Dutch and English explorers. It discusses Puidson and EMiteh anands as linked figures, the Half Aloaon yacht voyage toward India, and the river’s varied names including Manhattan and North River before its 1010 legal naming as Riv iere Van elem Vorst.
On Broadway a solemn widow in a long crepe dress bearing Paris styling moves down the street. The look, with salt brown eyes and a heavy mantle, projects sorrow while drawing critical stares from passersby in this New York Sun item.
A western New York farmer was acquitted after admitting he killed his wife during a drunken dispute. The jury, comprised entirely of married men, accepted his testimony that the victim hurled insulting language. The foreman declared the verdict with a sharp quip about the wife’s fate. Payson Tucker and the finger anecdote.
In a brisk exchange Wiltle-Tf notes a poker, shovel and tongs cost $5 and questions the price of a ton of red ash coal, prompting a jumbled response from George and Willle about ashes.
A London paper reports a publican fined five pounds plus costs for adding miditice cree uppers to beer to appeal to thirsty customers at Westborne Park Roses. Revenue officers tested samples. witnesses described the brew as frothy and potentially unsafe, prompting debate on enforcement and consumer risk.
A young interviewer recalls a meeting with the King and Queen in which the royal couple gently pose questions and share a moment on their naval uniforms. The scene includes a small child and a kiss, with reflections on the royal bearing and the mood of the encounter during a formal, intimate exchange.
Mixes Helen Miller Gould relates a tale about a man who abandons his wife’s seating plan. He escorts a charming woman to dinner then shifts to sit with a young matron. His wife asks why he chose Mrs B over Mrs A and he replies he could not tell Mrs A because he would die if his back faced the field.
Tokio reports Admiral Ro Jest Venske's fleet nearly annihilated with twelve ships sunk or captured and two transports damaged. Observers note Russian ships dispersed near Okinawa as Japan tightens telegraph and press reporting. Roosevelt asks for explanation amid Allied concern over American vessel sinking. Authorities in St Petersburg deny specifics as news lags.
Police uncover six sticks of dynamite at the Spaush stable premises amid a murder investigation. William Brown, linked to the Spaugh family, is held for questioning as authorities pursue leads on a hidden hideout and a possible message to the Spaugh faction. Mrs Spaugh remains jailed on first degree murder charges as the search continues through the neighborhood.
Mrs Kath Erin Wolfthen sues WW. Goldtrok, millionaire, in state court for a quarter of a million dollars in alleged breach of promise. The trial will feature witnesses from distant parts and a letter with over 200 letters claimed to be written by Brokaw, whose counsel questions the letters’ authenticity.
In St Vaterstirae a violent feud between Artvenituimes and Mestems spills into the streets of the southern Mirivan province. Communities arm themselves with hazardous devices and safety gear as clashes erupt in hostile camps. Seven people were killed and another went missing amid several confrontations.
In the circuit court a jury retried a verdict of motutity in the Mrs Nellin Jouwis case charged with assault with intent to kill. Several months ago she shot Thaketberd a prominent physician in his office in this city.
In a gasoline explosion at the Wabash roundhouse three men were badly burned. The injured are Fred Barchauna, Herogian Berseh and AL HUD Alb, who were taken to Walash hospital.
Lieutenant Mills Rea, son of hate Jintace John H. Rengan, received a commission promoting him to first lieutenant in the United States Army at Munday.
Bridges near Union City on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line hindered traffic. Trains from Kansas City and St Louis on the Frisco line will not arrive until Sunday night, causing weekend delays for travelers and freight.
Arkansas City reports heavy rain in Kane county Sunday. Wheat stands to gain from moisture, though earlier crop damage may not be fully reversed.
Replies received Wednesday from Harbin state that both the railroad and the telegraph lines to Vladivostok are functioning. The Associated Press is authorized to deny the fortress isolation report.
All the joints in Arkansas City were closed Tuesday morning and their owners arrested on warrants issued by the county attorney. The action targeted illegal establishments as law enforcement moved to curb illicit activity in the Kansas town.
Philadelphia mayor Weaver wins a complete victory over Republican leaders Dirham McNichal and Ste ger after a long conference and capitulation. The fight over extending the municipal gas works lease to the United States Company for seventy five years ends temporarily as public opinion sways against terms. President Dolan’s letter to the legislature notes the packed opposition and the directors’ four hour discussion, demanded by Israel W. Durham, boss of the party.
In Baku on a Wednesday a governor named Prithes Nakdelilde was assassinated by a thrown explosive device targeting his carriage. An accompanying official and a bystander were fatally injured. The incident left the governor believed dead.
Vallejo California trainees practiced at San Babbs Bay Sunday aboard the torpedo boat Preble. Kempetehern Scotian apprentices fired a 1 pound gun as the Preble moved at ten knots. The target was struck 11 times out of 21 attempts at a distance of several yards.
Setalia Missouri police report Paul Hearne, a Black man, struck his wife twice in the head Sunday morning fatally wounding her. After a public safety incident, Hearne fired a ball through his right temple and died instantly. The wife had previously caused Hearne’s arrest for disturbing her.
During disturbances near a synagogue, soldiers fired on the crowd killing two Jews. A workman mistaken for a police spy was stabbed to death. Troops arrived in force and security measures intensified.
St Petersburg report states a Russian detachment attacked Japanese trenches on the heights north of Cheng Tutu City Station 21 and forced Japan to evacuate the positions. Gene Linoviteh reports the action dated May 23.
The Journal of Commerce reports that the six largest U S steel rail mills have officially dissolved their agreement to fix prices and allot tonnage. The move ends a long standing collaboration that controlled market terms.
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius eruption continuing with four new lava openings as lava flows pour out. Ash covers surrounding countryside while the Fuoicular railroad is forced to suspend service and cancel runs.
CheyenneWyoming Judge Scott Thira overruled the motion for a new trial in Colonel W P Cody's divorce case. The ruling sends the case to the Wyoming Supreme Court on appeal.
A carved rock-crystal drinking cup enameled in gold sold Friday at auction for 81375 dollars. The piece is said to have been bought for J Pierpont Morgan of New York.
Terre Haute reports the death of Jackman known as the 71 pound traveling man who could dance jigs with the best of dancers. He traveled for a St. Louis bitters house and was widely known before his sudden death Monday. His home was at Angola, Indiana.
Washington chiefs Kiely and Desmond of the St. Louis police department will tour Eastern cities and will not return to duties for another month.
In Evansville Indiana on Monday a large house attack struck an infant child of Preston. The infant lay sleeping in its crib when violently assaulted, dying shortly after from extensive lacerations to an unrecognizable face.
In St Petersburg a rumor circulated Tuesday that Admiral Rojestvensky had died. The admiralty stated no such report had been received there and denied the rumor.
Danville Illinois reports a section of the roof collapsed at the Chicago and Eastern Illinois shops roundhouse injuring three men. One was probably fatally hurt and was removed to Lakeview hospital for treatment.
Worth remembering explains three baking powder types Mineral Acid or Alum Bone-Acid or Phosphate and Cream of Tartar from grapes. It warns health risk and compares prices from about two to sixty cents per pound with guidance to choosing Cream of Tartar options for safety and quality.
Geer and Cop officer E Fisher of Rawkinson Street Barrow was fined 205 and costs for providing beer to a constable on duty without orders. He claimed the beer was for himself and joked that the constable had come for a pie, prompting astonishment.
A brief health note advises a daily routine of filling and running off a small water filter. It suggests cold water with lemon juice as a reviving option during warm weather or when work is heavy and appetite is low.
A witty note from Helen Rowland in Digressions of Polly explains that a real engagement is like a dress rehearsal for marriage. The leading pair often changes before the couple truly fits the roles, with the original cast seldom lasting long.
A Tampa boy four years old asked his mother for more about Satan praising him as the dandier of them all. The mother, who tells him Bible stories, notes his growing interest and humor in the exchange reported by the Tampa Times.
A Kansas man claims he can craft a question that elicits the same answer from fifty people. The test succeeds with the prompt, Have you heard that Smith has committed death by own action. The response is What Smith. Kansas City Journal reports this odd experiment in collective questioning.
Buffalo May 22nd Special Crippled by Kidney Disease until unable to stand for hours at his trade, F. L. McLean of 90 East Ferry St. quits work. He returns to work now and credits Dodd's Kidney Pills. He says he was too bad to work, took the pills, and is completely cured, recommending them to others with kidney troubles. No form of kidney disease is beyond Dodd's Kidney Pills. he claims they cure Bright's Disease, a severe kidney disease.
An essay notes that every reader’s reaction to a book is a personal confession of their own character. It argues that judgment reveals whether one is aligned with the world. An advertisement claims a cure in 80 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion, sold by wholesale and retail druggists.
A New York Press saying warns that noticing a wife’s new dress can be risky. It suggests both failing to notice and noticing too much may cause trouble. The line emphasizes the danger of misreading a spouse’s signals in a sharp, ironic tone.
The Coventry Chamber of Commerce investigates a claim that so called English watches use material manufactured abroad. Officials examine sourcing to determine if local manufacture is genuine or misrepresented to buyers.
A trolley car in Philadelphia crashed into a bakery wagon lofting pies into the air. The incident sparks jokes about health concerns from germs in drinking water and airborne pies, reflecting a humorous press response.
A small boy asks a clerk for half a spool of cotton with only one cent. The clerk explains the cheapest cotton costs two cents, leaving the boy unable to buy any spool.
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