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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
2
An unruly fragmentary page from the Marble Hill Press presents a garbled blend of political chatter, travelogue, and stray names. It references Germany, Spain, and various dubious events, with scattered mentions of places, people, and dates, all in a jagged OCR render.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a tense chronology with oblique references to a ten year span, a figure named Weiler, and a noted gadfly of governance. It hints at youth roles and a long, contentious tenure in a reform context, but specifics are garbled.
A new New York statute restricts hunting practices and imposes homicide charges for violations. The measure marks a shift in gun and wildlife law, prioritizing safety and public welfare over other rights.
A Deeman claims to have invented a new bottled gas for dominating purposes priced at fifty cents a bottle. The inventor asserts a six week supply per bottle and a one Sikeandle power output, prompting investors in gas stock to label the invention a menace to be suppressed.
A Milan nobleman visited markets three times in one day as a joke for his Veronese host. Hucksters and butchers supplied material for a grand dinner, resulting in the finest meal the guest had ever tasted.
A garbled passage discusses a hypothetical shift from Greenwich to a new prime meridian and redefined longitude. It mentions the north pole, the equator, Terre tape aryl Fel, and the idea that many may favor adopting an alternative initial meridian for numbering degrees.
A city chatter cites a wary forecaster who predicts worse days ahead while a chorus of listeners attends his talks. The public mood shifts as conversations about hardship fade and attention centers on the speaker.
A fragmentary report praises the Gladiator crew for discipline under threat from a brutal contest. The Philadelphia Ledger notes England could lose a cruiser to show the character of its naval personnel, officers and men.
Cwhan political pulities continue to make Crowhlé for the country by pefus ing to otros as to the neties af native OMetale for repghweing the Americans now in charge in povernors of prov inces, a conditin opon which fos fen. Mageon insists ar nemesary in order to complete Arrunecements for the withdrawal of the nin States from the blind. It is In each displays of temper and stubbornness that are interested outsiders see one of the most serious menaces to the peace and order of Cula under self govern ment.
Prof. Schofield of Harvard, fresh from a Berlin lecture course, reports that German Latin schools will permit higher grade pupils to substitute English for French. He views this as the end of French as the sole foreign language required and a result of growing German American commercial ties.
In a historic board of trade week, Patten shows about 1.5 million in corn profits and 500 thousand in oats, Bartlett posts roughly 1 million with strong wheat figures, and Armour Peavey surpasses 720 thousand as buyers close Friday. The report notes extensive grain sales and price gains across corn, oats, and wheat with large payouts and high delivery volumes.
Foul play is suspected in the death of Miss Der the Vader near Poikeeton New Jersey. Investigators and officials note possible connections to local university ties. Vanderbilt family and Wisappeataner are among those offering aid though prosecutors say the case remains under investigation.
Four people died near Wichita and Alva Oklahoma as a cyclone or severe storm hit early Wednesday. Peter Rudy and his wife with two children perished when their house collapsed. several nearby farm houses were ruined for miles. Wires down and crops damaged but injuries not believed fatal.
New York reports that G. Mulley head of the defunct Export Shipping Co communicated with conspirators in New York by wireless after an incident involving a pirate ship. Merchants' association at 174 Broadway discussed measures for capture and noted Britain destroyed warship commanders at British Honduras to maintain vigilance.
Laporte sheriff received a Minneapolis dated letter alleging Mrs Gunness has a cousin named Goldsell in Ashby who visited Laporte last year to buy a farm near Mrs Gunness. Officials say the lead may reveal an accomplice in the mutteress case and will be investigated.
Army and navy officials disagree over a 12 inch turret test near Florida Bay. Coast artillery say the shell did not explode fully and the turret would have survived a perfect detonation. Naval officers claim at least partial detonation occurred. Coast artillery seek another shot at 5000 yards to prove their claim.
Registration opened at Twin Falls for land under the Salmon River project. By Friday morning 2400 landseekers had registered, depositing about half a million dollars. Some five thousand people were on hand for the pending drawing under the Carey act, with participants from nearly every state in the union.
In Laramie County Sheriff Alfred Rath was killed in an afternoon shooting 30 miles west of town. Summers from Walden, Colorado, was pursued after robbing his employer at Walden, taking a pistol and beating him, leading to a confrontation where Rath was shot and killed.
Bodies recovered from the Red River near Denison include J. M. Jollis and his family. The husband wife and child were found with the child locked in the mother's arms. The incident occurred Friday as the group were swept away in the river.
Night riders damaged tobacco beds belonging to Thomas Viounser in McCracken County. This marks the first depredation by the group in the area. Two neighbors were notified to join the association.
In Iola, jury members Kate Miter and four others could not agree in the Samuel Whitlow case, involving Miss Mus Sapp. Judge Foust ordered the panel back to the jury room for further deliberation after an 18 bout discussion.
St Paul Timothy McCartie aged and well known railroad man collapsed and died while decorating his wife's grave in Calvary cemetery amid wet conditions. Police and medical personnel attended. no further details of cause released at this time.
The Des Moines river breached the levee near Keokuk Canning Co plant, flooding lowlands and destroying 204 acres of tomatoes with losses pegged at 15 400 dollars. The field will not be replanted.
Thomas H. Chamberlain longtime city electrician and prominent clubman was shot and killed in Mobile. An unknown assailant named Begro is reported as the shooter, details unknown as investigation continues.
Philadelphia reports the death of Rear Admiral A. Growninshield at Episcopal Hospital from arterial sclerosis intensified by a recent operation for polypus. His wife was beside him at expiry. The former navy officer had been ill for weeks and endured several surgeries over the past two years, with his condition worsening after the latest procedure.
Two Texas counties move to dry status in a prohibition vote with Terrell and Kaufman County showing strong support. The Terrell result aligns with county level counts around the 106 mark, reflecting anti alcohol sentiment in the region.
A boiler explosion on the pumping boat of Consolidated Coal Interests wrecked the craft at Jeffersonville. Engineers Frank Driggs and Charles Trumphrey were severely scalded, with serious injuries reported.
John Janz confessed in Henderson Kentucky that he killed his wife with a razor at their Branevite Indiana home. He was captured after the admission in Kentucky. The case centers on a domestic homicide with police seeking further details.
San Francisco James Black a private in the sixty Hil company of the Coast Artillery corps shot himself at the Presidio and died from the wound a few hours later. He was born in Tinrlington, Indiana, and was 25 years old.
John J. Straub, noted in the South for leading Jabor and well known in Nashville journalism and Democratic political circles, died in the city.
A posse of women dragged Roscoe J. Beamer from his home near Encampment Wyoming and administered 20 lashes on his bare back for alleged wife beating. The incident occurred as neighborhood tension rose and Beamer faced public backlash.
Twenty revolvers in the hands of determined workers ended a three week tunnel workers strike. Leaders of the Mines Tunnel Co were forced to eat a vote at a meeting as men aimed pistols. Sixty workers sought to decide on continuing the strike, twenty strikers drew revolvers and seized the casings. Authorities report spies among the union's ranks.
A report from Port Mussim Michigan states Tessie night and Mrs. 2 BR Tvevhshiram claim arrests. The heat woman’s task is Bald to be under arrest pending. In Ypsitani Michigan, Mr and Mrs Creighton were married about 38 months ago. Mrs. (relation) dove while her name was Mrs F J Chay mun.
A New York bride disguised as a man and her male companion were found in a box car at South Chicazy railroad yards early Wednesday. They claimed they had been married only a week and were pursuing homestead lands in South Dakota. They gave the names Max J. Bender and wife of New York, produced a marriage certificate from Massachusetts, and said the woman was a high school graduate before being released.
Two inmates attempted an escape from the state chavier can in West Baton Range parish on Tuesday. The raid left one guard dead and four wounded, while convicts Charles Davies and Will Lewis were shot. guards Wyon Deathnen and Davie Conchux and J V Le Roy were injured.
Cyrus Dupee, long involved in the provision business in Chics and Chitage, died after a brief illness. He had maintained his membership in the community until recently, dedicating years to his private interests. He was about sixty years old.
Pastor J Hy tases of Woodger filly Priest rein church drowned Tuesday afternoon in the village while rescuing his child who was overcome by cramps while bathing in the river. The heroism of the longtime clergyman is remembered by parishioners and local residents.
Captain Edward Vain Veosem hauled in a seal devil fish in his breaker, ending a fierce hoard fight. The unusual catch drew attention as onlookers watched the tide pull the creature from the surf.
C. J. Winger, once a chaplain in the Ohio penitentiary system, and David Winkel, a veteran with sixty years of service, are noted in a Memorial Day pardon. The report highlights long home front efforts and dedicated service of seasoned soldiers.
Jackson Re Bennenh Harris awaits trial for the murder of his father, Judge James Harris. He attempted suicide by taking morphine but the doctors report he will recover.
A 95 year old woman, Sarah Uriges, reportedly laid herself on a bed and cut her throat at her Montague home, after urging that her two young children should not witness the act. Authorities said the incident occurred in Montague, and no further details were released.
Rome reports a Tacchini heir detonated a dynamite device inside his ancestral Pallangia mansion to prevent its sale at auction. The blast caused extensive damage to the residence and halted the auction process. Police and investigators canvassed the scene as neighbors reported loud explosions and a fiery plume.
Gloucester New Jersey license committee of the city council sat and considered 41 saloon license applications. No remonstrances were filed and they will likely all be granted.
The American minister Mr. Squiers has received cable instructions to leave by the first steamer and proceed to Washington. The order has stirred considerable comment locally.
News of congressional actions and introductions in Washington. The general deficiency bill passes after Senate and House conference. funding provisions include public buildings and other items. The omnibus bill moves forward in the Senate while defense and border issues are debated and reported with the usual process.
A report describes a meeting where officials discuss river and canal management amid proposals to reform the waterways. The article notes input from lawmakers and public servants, outlining aims to improve navigation, safety, and funding for VWO000 projects.
A garbled OCR of a legislative session report notes the passage of a liability bill amid debate over death and compensation. The fragment references leaders, commissions, and proposed standards, with unclear names and dates but indicates a formal approval in a legislative body.
A House floor remark by Washington Mhepresturative Bar tarch of St. Louis cites hesitation over the conference report on the public buildings bill. Willis criticizes newspaper reports alleging improper pressure. the scene features a tense exchange as documents and names are referenced in a charged moment.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Cpl Gato and a medic, with unclear actions or outcomes. Names and places are partially legible, but the passage lacks coherent event details. The context hints at a wartime or military note, yet specifics are indeterminable from the readable text.
A House session concluded with agreement to proceed the child labor bill. Lawmakers approve the measure and prepare to send it to the president for signature as part of the administration’s labor reform push.
A House vote on a Spokane reservation deal appears near. The record contains broken phrases about selling or surveying the tract and lists officials or committees, with location tied to Spokane and regional government bodies.
Washington report states the house agrees to the conference report on the pension appropriation bill. The measure sets total appropriation for the pension program and awaits presidential signature. The article notes the bill’s significance for veterans and federal pension operations.
In Middletown New Mexico an express train bound for Ser OUIN collided with a siding engine causing it to derail. Several people were injured.
Mrs Nannina Favel aged 22 fell from the fifth story of an apartment at 230 East 150th Street and was killed. The incident occurred in New York as reported in the city notice.
Washington reports Senator Gore, the Oklahoma blind man, will visit an eye and ear hospital on Fifteenth Street for a delicate procedure aimed at restoring sight in one eye. The operation may improve his vision as he faces recovery in the hospital.
The Whitmore murder case in Jersey City ends in jury disagreement. Theodore S Whitmore of Brooklyn faces trial for the killing of Lena Whitmore his wife. Jury reported difficulty reaching a verdict after deliberations.
Terre Haute Indiana reports Eugene V. Debs forecasts the Socialist party will tally more than 1,000,000 votes in the presidential race. He notes 410,000 votes were cast four years ago and promises a more thorough campaign this year.
Representative Geo F. Huff of Greensburg Pennsylvania is critically ill at his residence following a general breakdown. The illness keeps the congressman in frail health and hospitalization is not noted.
In Missouri, Michael Cantor was shot by his brother during a visit at a family home. Cantor remains alive but in critical condition after a shotgun blast. The bizarre event shocked local residents and raised questions about the motive and surrounding circumstances.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a person named Annie Bell and a death. It references a farm vicinity south of a place, alleged actions by Carb ons offers and a town, with scattered names and terms. The readable content is inconsistent and lacks verifiable details.
A fragmented OCR passage references an errand tenure for a small team and mentions wages or salary. The text is unclear and garbled, with several nonstandard words and possible names obscured. No cohesive event or outcome is discernible.
Wallace files petitions in Jefferson City with William Wirklear and James Barrett leading the Democratic push for progression in the eleventh district. The entry notes first petitions filed, with no clear counts of petitions supporting Barrett’s candidacy.
The Midland Hotel on Saenth and Walnut streets invites offers for its office building known as The Tastldine. The property, a key Kansas CHV landmark, is noted for profitability and high tourist appeal. Prospective buyers are advised to submit bids promptly.
The jury reported confusion over the case involving Mrs Hinkle and the death by poison. After long deliberations without a verdict, the jury was discharged and Mrs Hinkle remanded to bail for a new trial at the October term.
A young man, son of Postmaster W.T., died from injuries after stumbling on a weed stalk that pierced his chest. He was about a youth and died several hours later, in the city where the postmaster serves.
Coroner Warrenton-Debt Ho Dyer reports a 20 year old man’s body seen in the Missouri river at Gore. The victim’s identity and cause of death are unconfirmed, with no formal notification yet issued.
The 2000 damage suit of W H Moree of Warrentog against the Waalbish Railway Co. was postponed until August 3 for settlement talks. The case stems from the death of David Boutlend struck by a train at Truesdale.
In Stats county a long political feud appears settled as J Norman is found guilty of perjury linked to an affidavit accusing Collector Wade of embevazline empty finds. The ruling marks a historic turning point in local political rhetoric and legal conflict.
Governor Pelk addressed a crowded Pleasant Hill event with Demcrats praising the new primary law and its benefits to the people. The remarks highlighted reforms aiming to empower voters and streamline party processes.
El Paso Texas David G Stout Com pany T First Nineteenth Infantry accidentally shot himself through the heart last Friday night Star enlisted at Jefferson Barracks Missouri and his parents live at Davenport Missouri
Kansas representatives of the southwestern coal operators and miners met here and formally signed the working scale agreement governing conditions in the mines for two years. The terms are practically the same as those in force this year.
Springfield MICH high school holds commencement exercises for a record class of one hundred graduates receiving diplomas marking the largest graduating class in school history.
The article notes a drop in military court trials for deaths of soldiers from drunkenness after abolishing the army beer canteens. It cites 1,6045 cases in the final year of the canteen regime and 504 cases the following year.
Five hundred sixty saloons were closed in Oklahoma after prohibition went into effect. The measure halted liquor sales, leaving many bars shuttered as authorities enforced the new rule.
Four years more asks voters to curb tariff protected trusts as prices, monopolies, and private car and freight costs push up goods. The piece argues current administration and Congress fail to reduce costs, calling for decisive action against trusts and profiteering. It criticizes tariffs, monopoly power, and political stasis affecting consumers and producers alike.
The article discusses St Louis trust prosperity advocates, labeled Republicans, urging workers to resist rest calls and back policies favoring trusts. It argues prosperity comes from backing protections and enacting reforms to curb corporate power, urging widespread support for anti-trust and labor rights ahead of the election.
The piece accuses lawmakers of questionable budgeting and misrepresentation as it cites inflated prices for steel, rails, and building materials. It highlights public concern over cost of living and criticizes the arithmetic of standpatters, suggesting a flawed, deceptive accounting.
Representative Fowler, chair of the banking and currency committees, said in the House that gold payments have been suspended by the United States Treasury. The Powler speech is noted for April 2 and appears on page 1565s of the Congressional Record, marking a Republican approach to governance.
A reflective quote by Zimmerman on constant effort and unavoidable toil. It contrasts idleness with relentless activity and enduring hardship. The line suggests both the industrious and the idle feel pressure to be continually engaged or suffer consequences.
Extracts describe severe leg injuries and swelling treated with various salves before Crtieria Pram relieved itching and swelling. A dated note from May 14 reports rapid improvement after applying the remedy. The text includes a mismatched toy-like line about land for sale in South Texas and a note about a baseball player. The overall tone is fragmentary and appears to mix personal medical anecdote with classified real estate offers.
A Philadelphia Press report notes a jealous neighbor accused a man at Mr Green's Store of carelessness after a dinner plan caused a fine spring chicken to be found. The fragment suggests a domestic dispute or petty quarrel linked to a store event.
A garbled exchange features Mr Sinie asking about three people walking nearby and identifying roles like sammambulist kieptoutiniae and plasiarist. Mrs Getupo claims knowledge as they discuss a planned meeting with "Mant brainy people" in a cluster, ending with a clipped remark about law and revival.
A fragmentary dialogue captures neighbors trading gossip about a busy woman who talks constantly. Jol mentions a married woman who talks about everything, while her husband jokes about being a flatterbox and asks who she speaks to, clarifying conversations across the fence.
An odd Kansas reminiscence quotes a matron and a farmer reacting to a cyclone's aftermath. The text shows garbled speech about a Wonkin being carried by the storm and a delayed speech, ending with a quest to seek a missing sighted person.
A reader recalls coffee habit formed in infancy and cites health shifts after switching to Postum. The letter promotes Postum by claiming improved sleep and reduced nervousness and headaches, crediting the Product of Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan and referencing The Road to Wellville.
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