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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
2
A compact page from Marble Hill Press in Marble Hill Missouri features a mosaic of whimsical observations. It mentions a New York police find of a $150 pearl in an oyster sandwich, remarks on travel taxes, and playful quips about fashions, aviation, and a Denver winter.
The article rails about spring fluctuations and political ideas, noting May rituals, coat of furor, and changes in travel risk. It mentions President Ganey pushing literal Venezuela laws, foreign entry, and Castro’s possible catapult. Nevada mining gains are cited amid gold discoveries and silver devotion. It ends urging women to shape fashions and governance rather than be ruled by trends.
The piece notes Americans’ pride in ancestors fuels genealogy work and family unity, then reports a Los Angeles private bank’s closure after fund shortages. Investigators found a fake vault, a steel door with knobs and dials, designed to look secure, prompting questions about how workers missed the deception.
Uncertainty remains about whether current military action in Nicaragua will alter the long standing pattern of peace in Central America. Observers question the lasting impact on regional stability and what it means for future diplomacy and security arrangements.
A quirky note on Boston bakers turning 14 million quarts of beans into 12 million quarts, praising the skill to multiply a single quart into two, highlighting a fascination with dietary science and political economy.
Chicago Americans report a group including Americans Mexicans and Chinese charged with smuggling Chinese into the United States from El Paso. The case ties to a syndicate paid $500 per head and involves Han by Which and other named defendants. Trial ordered by Judge Landis for June 8 in Chicago.
An inquest into the deaths of Dari Henderson and daughter Martha from self-inflicted harm at a Jersey City restaurant reveals mental distress linked to drinking. The family plans to move Henderson and Martha’s bodies to a Swiss chateau, with Gladys and two other children in tow. The case highlights wealth and cross continental ties between America and Europe.
In San Pedro Mojón Costa Rica seven were killed and twelve wounded after Democrats and Republicans clashed following the killing of a Republican voiceman by a Democrat. Precopia Arana leader of the Democrats was stabbed but to recover. Juan Maria Segreda and Claudio Couto, presidential candidates, arranged a duel but police intervened as combatants began the customary twenty paces.
The cruiser battleship In vincible achieved an eight hour speed trial at 28 knots and briefly reached 29 knots. It is claimed to be the world record for a ship of its size or type.
Representative Weeks of Massachusetts introduced a bill to authorize the construction of eight submarine boats at a total cost not to exceed four million dollars. The proposal outlines funding and construction terms for the fleet.
A man with a fractured leg, 65 year old C Coffman of Zeal, G D, crawled miles to Phillip then rode to Rapid City to seek medical aid and relief following a fall. His determination highlights the tough spirit of rural travelers facing injury en route to care.
Pine Blom Ark Io witnesses a lynching on Wednesday night as Judge Grace presides. The special grand jury adjourned without indictments despite an emphatic charge.
The article recounts a Sherman antitrust case in New York where the Daminged sugar concern and American Sugar Refining face a $10,000 damages claim tripled. It notes alleged control of a Philadelphia Pennsylvahia plant, board seating, and 1908 actions, with a 1909 reversal by the US Court of Appeals restoring the action.
Frank Kent, a Fremont youth, died in a hospital while Deputy Constable Condit suffered a severed leg after a struggle to prevent Kent from jumping onto a moving train. The pair had been at the depot when a Northwest train approached. Kent was rushed to the hospital, then to the state hospital in Lincoln.
Atlanta authorities ordered mail trains moved as crews faced tension over possible black labor majority. Officials fear clashes as mail delivery proceeds. arbitration talks hinge on Georgia Joint Terminal Company, complicating the dispute. George E. Evang of Louisville & Nashville is due to confer with Georgia Railroad President Scott.
The text describes a plan to abandon Zion City by church adherents after a political defeat. It notes leaders and factions planning to relocate, with figures like Alberts and Morce named, and mentions a shift away from cooperative industry to farming.
Airship company formed to take over operations and assets of Standard Aviation Co. Incorporators vow to pursue full aerial navigation business for investors. Names listed include W. Owen, Predyrtek Wo, and J. Howard Pray. Capitalization noted with half paid.
A man fatally shoots his wife after mistaking her for an intruder during a dispute. The event occurred in a residence where authorities described the incident as accidental. investigators are reviewing evidence and questioning parties involved.
Des Moines inspectors probe a Panora mail mystery after residents receive unsigned letters containing hundred dollar bills. Five people report totals of 81,125 dollars, with one letter postmarked Portland. A widow, Mrs Viola Lapeghuet, says she got 2250 in ten dollar bills signed Your friend. Wrestling match plans at West Point features Gotch and Tom Jenkins. event slated for June 12 at the stock pavilion, fair grounds Des Moines.
James W. OCos ovic, president of the International Machinists Association, and leaders of allied unions weigh a strike against the Baltimore and Ohio railroad system after talks fail to resolve disputes over the reduction of the piece-work pay scale.
San Francisco reports David Tooth arrested here for passing bogus checks. He is also wanted in Memphis for embezzling $1,000. Booth was captured Tuesday with George W. Taylor, who aided in negotiating fake checks in Los Angeles.
Roland Rich, 23, married Wednesday morning to Anna Kaiser near Hay City Michigan. He was later arraigned in the afternoon on the charge of murdering his aged grandmother.
An explosion at the Geesey Hoop mill in Dowistac, Michigan, left six dead among eight workers. Deforest Geeney, owner, and Frank Geesey, his brother, plus four employees died. one worker died later, one was severely hurt, and one escaped uninjured.
Minoru, a brown colt named after the Japanese word for success, clinched victory for King Edward's in a decisive Epsom win. The race showcased the royal horse's speed and racing prowess on the famous turf.
One man is dead and four perhaps fatally burned after a fire breaks out on the coast steamship Coquitlam en route through the Gulf of Georgia from Vancouver. The blaze begins with engine room workers Black and Larson. Larson is killed and Diack is badly burned trying to save him. Second Mate Watts is injured and two Japanese firemen sustain burns.
The Los Angeles Times reports a growing divorce rate in Lee Ankles County with a recorded divorce for every four marriages. In 1908 San Francisco showed 1 to 7, and the national figure stood at 1 to 12.
In Lafayette Indiana Elias Hay a millionaire land owner confessed to killing Conrad Ortman who died in a local hospital. Hay said Ortman attacked him with a stick and he grabbed a longer stick in defense striking Ortman on the head.
Cape 3 Girardeau Missouri reports a farm hand named Fen Degentard arrested after allegedly killing his employer Frits Zehrt of Wilnola. The men, both farmers, argued over work near Wittenberg when Zehrt was struck with a plank.
Denver Colorado and Nashville Tennessee were selected for next year's Presbyterian general event with Chicago and Atlantic City having requested the honor.
Beattle Washington resident Willan known as Haxeball Wilson was arrested here charged as a fugitive from justice. He is wanted for the alleged robbery of postoffice station 128 in Chicago on December 23, 1907.
Report states a contract for 105 locomotives was placed with Baldwin Locomotive Works by the Harriman interests in Philadelphia. The notice notes the deal involves the Harriman line and the Baldwin works, signaling a major procurement for railway expansion.
In Minneapolis, Gust Hedlund, 28, is dead and companion Elias Rogren is dying at City Hospital following an incident at Lyman's hotel room. Hedlund arrived from Grand Forks, North Dakota, with Rogren after a dispute led to violence.
Paducah Ky Illinois Central railroad shops will open in June with a full force for the first time in more than a year.
Three University of Missouri professors will teach agriculture to teachers in rural and graded schools. More than 100 teachers are expected to enroll in courses covering stock care plant production history crop production and fruit and vegetable cultivation. The program aims to meet demand for agriculture instruction in Missouri public schools and improve teacher knowledge.
The county court faces a rising pension cost for assessors and will implement an emergency plan to start June 4. The district attorney notes the move will aid assessors in their duties as they begin work, aiming to align property valuations with true values and justify a higher annual rate.
In Wheeling Missouri a 11 year old girl named Lise Deuneher went to Saint Joseph State Hospital after an incident with a man named Duplin. Authorities say the girl displayed signs of mental distress and potential fear for her safety following the event. The report notes she appeared to have been overwhelmed and is currently under observation at the hospital.
Garis Ten Overthard was arrested near Wittenteres after a farm altercation over work led to the murder of Fria Zebel a farmer from Jacob Ul The incident occurred during a dispute at the farm and was followed by a capture and return of a suspect named Lit by Milling Rim Degen hart.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a Kansas City Missouri convention and a heat team, with unclear references to seedings, a casino hall, and a suggestive link to Missouri resistance. Readable entities include Kansas City and Missouri, but many terms are garbled and uncertain.
A report notes Missouri and Illinois state employment officials plan to recruit about a thousand young women from Chicago to work in garment factories. Local districts struggle to secure enough amenable workers, though several types are already employed in the effort.
Marvin Wolmath, a Morrhaure area farmer, stabbed his father William Wolmath during a disturbance while intoxicated. He returned home and began breaking furniture as his father tried to intervene.
Referen Ciy R T Booth, tax countreloner of the railroad, told the state board of equalization about the road’s poverty. The mileage listed shows 1.486 miles, with the board noting the scant assessment of 20,010,009. An asylum escapee, John Medillon, was captured in Chillicothe after walking from St Joseph. an asylum officer recovered the man.
Warrensboro marked the burial of Capt. George N. Richards a veteran Micourt editor and longtime ally of Gen. John A. Logan and Joseph G. Cannon speaker of the House in the affiliated city.
Obituary notices the death of Dr. J. M. Huffman a pioneer in electric railway construction in the west He died in St Joseph at Long Leach where he had gone for his health He was 66 years old.
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