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Marble Hill Press

Location

Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1904

Page

2

Marble Hill Press Notes From Missouri Columns

A miscellaneous feature from Marble Hill Missouri references society figures and local curiosities. It mentions a society woman passing bonus checks, a Russia London dialogue, Associate Mother Edward Howard Crisye addressing mothers, Prof Starr remarks about the British Van, and note of Miss Tottie Ua winning a golf championship. It also cites a St Paul man dying from a fish bite and local fishermen facing danger, plus a sugar price rise and a humane critique of live lobster serving in Philadelphia.

Public Opinion Shifts on Black Cars and Red Devil Myth

The fashion of painting automobiles black grows as public belief shifts about the red devil image. Opinions soften. black cars gain favor while controversy over color fades. The piece notes a trend toward practical aesthetics and changing perceptions.

Bicycle Incident In New York 400 Rider Branded Serious

A member of the New York 400 was thrown from his bicycle and severely bruised, with officials noting the incident while stressing the rider remained on two wheels before the fall.

New York

Britain at War With Tibet Rumors Decline to Enter

The article commentary remarks that Britain declaring war on Tibet signals broader imperial ambitions and suggests the next target of expansion will follow. It notes the speaker’s view that wartime rhetoric foreshadows future aggression and shifts in imperial policy.

Britain Tibet

Mothers Congress Faces Government Rules

A line from a historical commentary notes the mothers' congress might craft lies and regulations for governing the fathers, whose failings they understand well, signaling tension between generational or gendered viewpoints within political discourse.

Congress

Mrs Hetty Green Gifts $550000 to Charity Fund

Report says Mrs Hetty Green relinquished $550,000 to a charitable institute. The note implies she did not dream of losses, suggesting her action was purposeful and generous.

Hetty Green Institutors

English countess weds her coachman in unlikely match

An English countess has married her coachman, but American heiresses will have little interest in the match as he will not share the lady's title.

Lord Brooke Arrives from England to Marry Heiresses

A 22 year old English nobleman arrives in the country with no prejudice against cash. He is expected to meet heiresses awaiting at the dock and begin potential matches.

Lord Brooke England

Allegheny Man Seeks Lasting Note As Doctor’s Warning

A resident of Allegheny Pennsylvania facing imminent death asks a musical friend to play Bill Bailey as solace. The request is granted but the end comes swiftly.

Allegheny Hee Bill Bailey

Election detail guards to curb abuses at polls

A woman’s action prompts a plan for police to deploy a special detail at each election to prevent repeated misconduct by men, ensuring orderly voting and preventing similar incidents.

Heir to Japanese throne vows limited marriage vows

The heir to the Japanese throne pledges to imitate European customs by taking only one wife while not promising to avoid a deep interest in the ladies of the Jap stage. He asserts a traditional path but signals openness to social intrigue.

Col Pope argues ad support key to revive bicycle reach

Col Pope contends bicycle demand dropped when manufacturers quit advertising and asserts that resuming advertising will revive wireless reach. The remark reflects a view that sustained advertising drives public interest and market activity.

Col. Pope

Mr Sully Denounces Cotton Speculation and Losses

Mr Sully declares he will never buy another bale of cotton in the speculative market. He notes many who followed his example have lost money and doubtless hold similar intentions.

Secretary Shaw Pictured Signing $40 Treasury Warrant

Secretary Shaw’s appearance while signing a $40 treasury warrant draws anticipated criticism from many who will not have a similar opportunity to endorse the transaction.

Shaw Treasury

Mosquito militant charged with excess bag rage case

The report parodies a court scene as a mosquito militant faces fresh charges amid chaotic testimony. The piece mocks public credulity with surreal references to African fesor verm and theologians debating nature’s purpose.

Our Mary and the Warvard Boys Read Bible Verse

Fragmentary tale mentions a Mary and a cane, with emphasis on her beauty and a fifteen year absence by Ms Navarro. It cites a Bible passage from First Samuel about the sons of Belial, suggesting delayed realization among Harvard boys.

Mary Cane Ms. Navarro Warvard Boys Chayter Sanmel Belial

Corner university girls organize antispoonine society

A campus group at Corner University forms an antispoonine society with fines ranging from twenty to two shillings for certain acts. Mr W Carpenter visits Columbia University to support pediatrics there. The piece notes the medical field's need for substantial support and restates penance for indiscretions.

Corner University Ranelee

Autograph Sale in Philadelphia Prompted by George’s Lead

In Philadelphia nine autograph seekers bought from a vendor at moderate prices. The immortal Georse topped the line, first to secure autographs, and he generously signed enough for everyone present.

Philadelphia Georse

John Burt's perilous voyage after a family tragedy

John Burt returns home to uncover a murder plot and flee with grandfather Peter Burt's warning. He rides into danger, assists in a defiant stand against two intruders, and receives cryptic guidance toward a distant California quest. He then travels by night to Plymouth and New Bedford, boarding Captain Horton’s Segregansett for the South Pacific voyage.

Count Dee Niger Lee Jessie Miankhwet Big Vergunda John Burt Peter Burt John Burt Aml Peter Del Tpo Peter Hurt Jobin Slymouth Plymouth New Bedford Horton South Pacific Grandfather California Hie House Mr. Burt Lalo Bos Peter Puirt Captain Horton Joe Bermudas

Passage From a Dying Sailor Sparks Hidden Gold Pursuit

A letter from Peter Burt details a California mountainside spot where a dying sailor once found gold. Enclosed is a rough map and a worn wallet with a U S Treasury note and a large fragment of a fortune plan. John Burt travels from Boston toward San Francisco aboard the Reliance as Jessie Carden guards the mystery.

Peter Burt California Mountains Boston Peter Hurt John Unitea States Jessie Sevieepusett Valparaiso John Burt Reliance San Francisco Jessie Carden John Purt

Never Lose Their Nerve In Railroad Engine Talk

A railroad engineer with thirty years on diverse engines debunks the myth that fast train engineers are nerves of steel under constant fear. He says engineers juggle signals, boiler water, and schedules, and that accidents occur despite careful work. the idea of constant panic is false.

Won Lusinge

Auction Attendant Bids Cents Instead of Dollars

An out of town visitor attends a town auction and faces savvy bidders. He hesitantly offers thirty five cents for a porcelain vase, while the room grows competitive. The vase sells for four twenty dollar bills to a final bidder, leaving the visitor stunned at the real prices.

Electy Chicago Inter Ocean

Evening dress mandate at Democratic club prompts bold question

In a New York Telegraph account a former sheriff Tom Dunn sits in a library chair as a man wearing a well fitting, expensive evening suit arrives. Dunn admires the attire and asks why the man does not buy it, amid a club gathering following a house committee resolution on dress for members and visitors.

House Committee of the Democratic Club Tom Dunn Dunn Marlborough House Tom New York Telegraph

Uncle Sam as Foster Mother

A rural Civil War conscript appeared before the enrollment board seeking exemption to return home. Asked for claims, he replied he was entirely dependent on his mother for support. The doctor and board members smiled as the doctor offered to relieve the mother of the burden and assume the convict’s charges for three years.

Sam Board of Enrollment

Mustin Re elected President of Pittsburg Stock Exchange

W. Mustin has been elected to his fifth consecutive term as president of the Pittsburg Stock Exchange. Born in the smoky city forty four years ago, he has long been active in public and social affairs since reaching adulthood.

Pittsburg W. Mustin

Peoria Distillery Explosion Claims Fourteen Lives

A Peoria incident left fourteen dead and five injured at the Cornin disci lery plant and related facilities on Saturday. Authorities report bodies recovered and identify several victims while stench from carcasses and river contamination sparks official action. State health representatives are on scene issuing orders to prevent disposal into the river amid widespread mourning.

Peoria Cornin Discilery Oeclock Sheward Peter Grecurgras Thousards Slistnese Hentik Kliiuis Corone Bhuyer Ainions Gwedeg

Area planted to cotton shows large national rise

Washington reports the total U S cotton area this season at 14 7 million acres, up 2 5 million acres or about 20 percent from last year. May 26 condition averaged 53 4 compared with 57 7 last May 26. States listed include Georgia North Carolina Missouri Virginia South Carolina and Mississippi with Arkansas and Texas also noted. The gain is driven by high cotton prices, with little comment from state officials.

Washington Bureau of Statistics Deepartment United States Gillawe Missouri Virginia Marthimesh South Carolina Geeteta TS. Korida Alliage New Mississippi Lanisigna Texas Arkansas Peertensier Ovehalsesa

Seibert Cited as Democratic Party Official in St Louis

The article discusses Seibert, former excise commissioner of St. Louis, as a notable Democratic party officer. It references his earlier roles including state treasurer and state chairman of the Democratic state committee. Details describe attempts to implement policies and draft legislation, with mention of his influence on party leadership and estimated activities.

St. Owis Seibert St. Lewis Stirte Committee Iivattiet

United States Ships to Sing at Tangier

Ambiguous text states United States vessels Balt more Carpia and Chevelind will sail to Tangier pending a settlement in the Perdicaris and Cromwell matter, amid unclear claims by Grea and Britain through a lead figure.

Tangier Loston United States Baltmore Carpia Chevelind Wall St Cour Treeley Cagisine Jeon Perdicaris Cromwell Britain

Varley’s ransom rejected by Raisull in captured affair

Geneva report states Varley offered to pay ransom to free his friend Perdicaris and himself, but Raisull refused the terms citing higher conditions than money. The note describes the incident as a stand by Varles at Tan eler, with involvement of bandits holding captives.

Geneva Varles Tan Eler Standay Varley Perdicaris Raisull

Wild Night Fortunes and Robbery Report

An unknown Syrian peddler was confronted by a highwayman in Berlin and Bolivar, resulting in a neht eastud where the peddler was shot twice and is expected to die. The robber seized $2. A violent storm caused heavy damage in Mowesqua Illinois as houses were overturned and lines were wrecked, with an estimate of 104 dollars in damage.

Bolivar Mos Neup Morrisville Mowesqua Ill Monvagua Etty Dame See

Saline County floods wash out Cheate and Alton track

Heavy rain Sunday caused streams west of Shackelford to overflow about 20 feet washing out the Cheate and Alton track in Saline county. Trains were delayed as sections of the line were washed away.

Marshall Saline County Shackelford Cheate and Alton

Tremendous rains hit west central Texas Sunday night

Tremendous rainfall drenched portions of west central Texas Sunday night with a severe electrical storm. Rain totals reached five inches in parts as the Colorado River rose again.

Marble Faire Tex Texas Colorado

Runaway Elektro Car Crash Wounds Sixteen In Tucline Ta

A heavily loaded electric car rushed down Valley street in Tucline Roerlington Ta injuring sixteen passengers and killing Mrs Joseph Keehn. Many suffered broken arms legs head injuries as crowds gathered near the wreck. The car crashed into a tree as it left the track and spectators fled.

Roerlington Valley Street Sadie Joseph Keehn Severail Lowe Fort

Mount Vernon Clerk Faces Violent Crowd Incident

A police officer named Neff confronted a crowd by the river. He fired his revolver as the crowd threw bricks and stones. Neff fired remaining cartridges rapidly, four attackers fell, others fled, and he was seriously hurt by blows.

Mount Vernon Til Neff Saul

Unclear telegram hints at Russian military moves

A garbled London dispatch reports a telegram received from Honjo mentioning General Nuroki and Kuropatkin. It loosely notes Russian forces and allied units, with references to alerts and possible movements, but the text is fragmented and difficult to interpret.

London Honjo Tokie Nuroki

Kuropatkin Orders New Uniforms for All Troops

General Kuropatkin, with Viewros Alexhalf, issues an order requiring the full dress of a grey tint tunic and fur covers for all troops, to be worn as soon as they can be obtained from Russia.

St. Petersburg Kuropatkin Viewros Alexhalf Russia

Fire damages buildings on West Twents Third Street

A late Sunday fire burned upper floors of buildings on West Twenty's third street, damaging the Hoofer wallpaper mills, with losses around 125,000. In Omaha Nebraska another tornado-impacted Tekemah reports indicate about twenty people injured, some seriously, with property loss estimated at thousands.

New York Third Street Omaha Tekemah Sau

Los Angeles Convention Elected Cadle Assistant Grand Chief

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers convention in Los Angeles elected Mo Cadle of Sedalia Missouri as the first assistant grand chief emeritus. The vote reflects ongoing leadership changes within the union.

Toos Angeles Cal the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Thesday Mo Cadle Sedalia Trst Emetieny

Fire destroys Lehribrer brothers livery stable

A noon hour blaze gutted the Lehrivber brothers large livery and feed stables in Red Bud, causing about 5000 in loss. Insurance was carried on the property. Damages were confined to the stable and contents with no word of injuries.

Lehrivber Brothers Ss. Comig

Twelve Russians Shot for Mutiny

London reports via the Daily Mail from Odessa that seven infantrymen at Poltava and five at Krementyone were court-martialed and shot for leading a mutinous demonstration.

London Daily Mail Odessa Poltava Kreimnentehne Demenstra Thom

Texas Ships First Watermelons to Northern Markets

The San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad loaded the first two cars of watermelons of the season at La Fruita and Sinton on Wednesday. The shipment heads to northern markets as the crop begins.

San Antonii San Antonio and Aransas Pass la Fruita Sinton

Kaw River Flood Crest Reaches Peak in Lawrence

Lawrence Kansas reports the Kaw River rose two feet during Sunday night and Monday, remaining steady Monday night. The flood level stands two feet higher than any point since the great flood last summer.

Lawrence, Kas Kaw Ross

Supreme Court Rules Board Lacks Contempt Power

The Missouri Supreme Court holds the State Board of Mediation and Arbitration has no power to punish a witness for contempt. The decision limits the board's authority in strike settlements and dealings with noncooperative witnesses, allowing contempt actions only by courts. The case arose from the St. Louis tiremen strike, where the board sought a settlement and witnesses refused to answer. Judge Ryan temporarily blocked contempt proceedings via writ of prohibition.

Jefferson Cley Supreme Court Bane State Board of Mediation and Arbitraton al Bar St. Lows Th

Cape Girardeau business men first to ride new rail line

Cape Girardeau Commercial Club led by Mayor R G Whitelaw rode the first train over the St Louis Memphis and Southeastern Railroad to St Louis. They were greeted at Union Station by Cyrus P Walbridge and W F Saunders of the Cape Girardeau Business Men's League. A dinner at the Terminal Hotel followed and the visitors toured World’s Fair exhibits before returning home.

St. Louis St. Louis, Muemphis and Southeastern Railroad Commercial Club of Cape Girardeau R. G. Whitelaw Union Station Cyrus P. Walbridge W. F. Saunders Business Men's League Cape Girard

Missouri River Improvement Plan Near Sioux City

Major H F Hodges of the Engineer Corps seeks War Department approval for a 5000000 emergency river and harbor program. An allotment of 50000 is proposed for Missouri River improvements below Sioux City including St Joseph and other points. A 2000 snagging allotment is also recommended for the river below Sioux City. Maximum per project is 24100.

Washington H. F. Hodges Ebueineer Corps Secretary of War Missouri River Sioux City St.Joseph Missouri

Club Women Elect Officers at Missouri Federation Convention

The second annual convention of the First District Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs met in Trenton. Mrs. Mary Hootle James of St Joseph presided as delegates and visitors gathered from nearby towns. District officers elected for the coming year include Mrs. K Asher of Trenton as president, Miss Lacey Horton of St Joseph as first vice president, Mrs. G. W. Wells of Chillicothe as second vice president, and Miss Straussn McCaslin of Stanberry as secretary.

Trenton Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs Mary Hootle James St. Joseph K Asher Lacey Horton G. W. Wells Chillicothe Straussn McCaslin Stanberry

Rain and Floods Hit Nevada Mo Farmers Struggle

Nevada Missouri endured a heavy rain on Thursday morning causing rapid river rises and an impressive electrical display. Farmers face delayed planting as this flood season interrupts crops, with reports showing more rain in early 1904 than the first half of 1905.

Nevada Jewell

Carthage Officer Fatally Shoots Brother Officer

Carthage Missouri James Hurst a city police officer fatally wounded Ed Gaffaney a fellow officer Thursday morning shortly after 6 o clock in the rear of Gaffaney s home. The shooting occurred with Gaffaney atop Hurst after a dispute over Hurst s absence from an arrest on his beat for several hours. Hurst had served about eight months on the Carthage police force.

Carthage James Hurst Gaffaney Hurst

Gouverner Dockery Grants Sick Pardons in Missouri

Gov. Dockery issues sick pardons for three St. Louis convicts. John Wood gets ten years for second degree murder starting December 20, 1899. Anna Meredith receives ten years for second degree murder beginning March 27, 1901. Luch Mitchell is pardoned for manslaughter in the third degree serving three years from November 25, 1903. Mitchell has rheumatism while the others suffer consumption.

Jefferson City

Three Men Die In De Kalb Quarry Explosion

In De Kalb county near Maysville a Hungarian foreman touched a fuse at a rock quarry causing a wet powder explosion. Three workers were crushed and killed, one injured, as a coroner ruled accidental death. All victims had arrived from Europe about a year prior. No one held responsible.

Maysville de Kalb County Here Cameron Rock Quarry Kansas City Europe

Ridgeway of Clark Wins Stephens Medal at Missouri University

The Stephens Medal contest at Missouri University awarded the gold prize to George W. Ridgeway of Clark, Mo, among four contestants James A Hammock of Jackson Miss Themes W. Robinson of Macon and Shepherd Leffler of Maryville Mo. Judges were Prof. Defoe Lipscomb and Judge Roberts. The baccalaureate sermon Sunday was delivered by Rev. E Benjamin Andrews, chancellor of the University of Nebraska.

Columbia Missouri Tuniversity Misouri University J. L. Stephens J. M. Defoe M. L. Lipscomb V. H. Roberts James A Hammock Juckson Miss George W. Ridgeway Clark W. Robinson Macon Shepherd Leffler Maryville Clark, Mo E. Henjamin Andrews University of Nebraska

Parkinson Stone Nuptials Highlight Jefferson City Society

In Jefferson City Missouri Rep John C Parkinson of St Joseph and Mildred Stone daughter of Senator William Joel Stone wed in a simple elegant ceremony. The bridal party entered to Lohengrin with six groomsmen, six maids, and a maid of honor. A reception followed at the executive mansion. The couple departed at midnight for an Eastward tour and plan to settle in St Joseph afterward.

Jefferson City Parkinson-Stone John C. Parkinson St. Joseph Mildred Stone United States William Joel Stone Executive Mansion East

Supreme Court overrules rehearing in Terminal Railway case

Jefferson City Missouri The Supreme Court in banc overruled the State’s Attorney rehearing in the Attorney General against the Terminal Railway Association of St. Louis This action settles the State authorities move to break up the bridge arbitrariness in St Louis The court held that the Terminal Railway Association did not operate parallel lines in St Louis in the strict meaning of the statute

Jefferson City Terminal Railway Association of

Southeast Normal holds 31st graduation exercises

Cape Girardeau Missouri reports the thirty first graduating exercises of Southeast Normal were held last week, with 18 graduates. The annual reunion of students followed in the evening.

Cape Girardeau, Mo Southeast Normal

Houts Baldwin Elopement in Warrensburg nuptials

Warrensburg Missouri report states Hon O L Houts married Miss Fanita Baldwin at the bride's mother's home last week. The couple left for St Louis for two weeks then proceed to Chicago for their post wedding plans.

Warrensburg O. L. Houts Fanita Baldwin St Louis Chicago

State Superintendent Yates Pays May Salary to Treasury

Jefferson City Missouri state superintendent of insurance Robert G Yates has paid into the state treasury 1491 90 the earnings of his department for May compared with 1170 96 for May of last year The payment reflects the May earnings of the department and shows an increase from the prior year.

Jefferson City Robert G. Yates State Treasury

Youthful marriage at Wellsville under Finley judge

Mr W J Stuart aged 21 and Miss Rosa O'Donnell aged 13 were married in Wellsville last week by Esquire Finley. The bride had parental consent and was accompanied by several playmates.

Wellsville W. J. Stuart Rosa O'Donnell Esquire Finley

Rainfall buckets Bates and Horton counties in Missouri

Richhill Missouri reports persistent rain across Bates and Horton counties on Thursday. Near Arthur, five miles south of the town, a waterspout-like episode delivered about 3 inches of water in one hour, highlighting intense localized downpours.

Richhill Bates Horton Arthur Here

Arnold Edmonston Surrenders After Har din College Incident

Mexico Missouri Arnold Edmonston, part of a trio blamed for cutting electric wires and planting bombs on campus during commencement at Hardin College, returned home and surrendered he pleaded guilty to four charges and was fined 97 dollars 45 cents FBI case details remain unclear but records show a guilty plea and fine.

Mexico Arnold Edmonston Young Society Hardin College

Warren and Lingsweiler marry at Richland church

Richland Missouri reports the marriage of H E Warren Jr to Olive Ray Lingsweiler at the M E church. The couple will spend their honeymoon in St Louis shaping a new life together.

Richland, Mo M. E. Church H. E. Warren, Jr Olive Ray Lingsweiler St. Louis

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