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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
2
A collection of miscellany notes including commentary on desertion in opera, a noncommissioned diplomat, mosquito control methods, a London discussion on warmth from cold baths, and reflections on crime, health, silk industry trends, and railway expansion in Britain. The piece weaves social commentary with domestic curiosities and scientific curios.
The argument rages over whether Lawson's Independence should contest the America's Cup against Shamrock. Critics accuse the New York Yacht Club of snobbery and self interest, warning that barring the rival could taint American honor if Shamrock wins. They urge selecting the country’s best yacht to defend the cup.
Noted missionary Rev Dr Edwin B Webb of Congregational church died at Wellesley Massachusetts last week aged. He chaired the prudential committee of the American Board of Foreign Missions and led Hartford Theological Seminary trustees. Born Newcastle Missouri in 1820 he studied at Lincoln Academy Bowdoin College Bangor Seminary and Princeton before pastorates in Augusta Me Boston and Shawmut Church. His wide missionary work began in 1876 including Egypt Palestine Syria and Asia Minor. He resigned in 1885 becoming pastor emeritus and was known as eloquent and non controversial writer.
A Sugar Loaf highway race ends in a joint campaign, mutual service of papers, and a tied vote that John Becker wins after a recount. William pays half costs and John’s rail fare. both share refreshments. The piece uses the case to discuss journalism advancing courtesy and notes a Canton Gazette jab at a rival editor. It also surveys early 20th century views on women’s roles and marriage in contrast to career aims.
The article discusses industrial and social conditions affecting girls, urging readers to consider wage, schooling, housing, and morals. It argues reforms are needed to improve working hours, safety, and opportunities while addressing gender norms and economic pressures shaping girls’ roles.
The Rev. Mathie D. Bebeork pastor of Brick Presbyterian Church New York Saintor Depew praised as a genius. Dr. Babcock had been pastor for fourteen months. Born 1868 in Byrneune New York he graduated Syracuse University aged 21. Trained Auburn Seminary ordained by Presbytery of Niagara. served Mirat Pree byterian Church of Lockport then Baltimore then New York.
Miss Pauline Astor daughter of William Waldorf Astor lies ill in Paris drawing concern from French and American society. The young woman has been a leading figure in the fashionable Paris season and her speedy recovery is widely hoped.
A garbled notice recalls William Barrow linked to Ol low's cabinet works and a family legacy within the firm spanning generations. It notes a long association, a father’s prior role, and the crown of a century of service passed through the family lineage.
Arthur Hill, named by King Edward as high sheriff of London County, leads Panmure Gorin Hill & Co. He is a noted London Stock Exchange figure tied to American capital and the Chicago Union Stock Yard venture. Hill travels to the United States representing a British banking syndicate aiming to expand involvement in American herd industries.
The Buffalo Express laments painted green Hons in the exposition sunken garden. The piece muses on whether a green animal can be as striking as other colors, noting comparisons to red tavern signs and bronze patinas, and imagines a green Hon in the garden with the hue protecting him from the hunter.
An old article discusses fruit and flower picking labor and introduces a new patented cutter design. It explains how a steel thumbnail shaped device with rubber tips operates like the blade of a knife to detach stems, reducing hand fatigue and damaging impact on fruit quality.
A Pennsylvania law increasing commutation for good behavior drew protests as officials say it targets convicted confidence men, defaulters, and ballot-box stuffers. The governor approved the measure, but critics warn it may erode public safety by easing sentences for major offenders deemed exemplary inmates.
Princeton ornithologist William E. B. Scott told an eastern education conference in Newark that women wear feathers to please men and that the bird slaughter will stop when men no longer admire hats. He urges Audubon society support for his argument. Dawes viewed as a potential U S Senatorial candidate, with a notable political career and lineage, including a ride in the revolution, and leadership roles in law and business. He led the Northwestern Gaslight and Coke Co after studying at Cincinnati Law School.
A dispatch reports Queen Draga of Servia attempted suicide, found Sunday with a pistol aimed at herself. a servant wrestled the revolver away, preventing self destruction. The Queen endures close scrutiny to protect her from further harm.
A call for a moral awakening and strong push for progress of the Negro race through expanded support of southern industrial schools. The piece notes a previously discouraging outlook but now signals improving signs and increasing harvest from ongoing educational work.
A line notes that James Garfield has been admitted to the bar of the United States Supreme Court and mentions Harry Garfield in connection with a period plate on Ohio regalds. The fragmentary text reflects a historical notice style with named individuals and a legal milestone.
Lola J Henine confesses to leaving James S Ayres room by fire escape after a struggle for control of a revolver at the Kenmore Hotel in Washington. She says Ayres threatened her, they wrestled, the pistol discharged, and he collapsed onto her before she fled to her room. Police note a months-long association and a possible struggle for possession of the weapon.
Henry Dormer born January 10, 1799, served in the Seventh Michigan cavalry in the Civil War and is believed oldest Grand Army man. Gilbert Van Zandt of Kansas City claims to be the youngest, enlisting at age ten in the Seventy-ninth Ohio Infantry as a drummer boy and later as a dispatch carrier.
The countess essu is a noted European devotee and yearly pilgrim to Lourdes. Sid has been instrumental in popularizing the Paray-le-Monial image among society women, earning her the Dom Padro title as a former emperor.
The Mary Castle Lee chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy in Lexington, Virginia seeks to acquire the old home of General Jackson to convert the town into a hospital. The evidence is now presented by General Jackson’s widow.
A Chicago News summary notes a forthcoming Agriculture Department bulletin on Hawaii's native flora, detailing woods used for canoes outriggers and masts, kapa stamping mallets, mats and fibers, dyes for kapa cloth, and kahuna medicines. It recounts sandalwood depletion from 1810–1825, leading to a tabu and the rise of substitute woods like nalo and ohiu-ha, with durable timber uses.
The coast of southern California hosts a whale roadway with islands from Santa Barbara to San Nicolas. California gray whales migrate north after calving, while huge ships sight feeding schools near sea watchers. A past San Pedro to San Francisco voyage described a whale colliding with a steamer, later towed off and dissected by fishermen. Chicago News
The London fashion note laments demoralization as troops roam in mixed uniforms, highlighting khaki breeches and blue tunics. Dandelion greens signal spring with Germans hunting greens, praising the plant as a purifying tonic, while Prof Hodge claims high value for medical work related to worms.
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