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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
2
A fragment from a Cincinnati Enquirer column ponders obsolete crafts like sock darning and laments commercialization. It notes a new Huutlah ambassador as a baseball fan, mentions winter heating rules for potato corn, and jokes about a cruelty society for potatoes while bemoaning Panama Canal blasts and sacred traditions under siege.
The note recalls Guatemala borrowing 2,500,000 from Great Britain in 1869 and notes London’s growing insistence on repayment, with Britain turning unfriendly on the dispute.
A sporting writer asserts that the pennant race is up for grabs. From managers’ varying claims, the piece suggests any team could clinch the title this season.
A public health bureau notes fear of germs does not deter crowds rushing to amass wealth quickly. The text asks if anyone who feared contagion ever became poor, and if such a coward exists, it questions whether reassurance would matter, implying doubt about fear's impact on pursuit of money.
Ironton Berkeley Flemming, a farmer, confesses to killing his mother Emma Flemming and brother Culberteen in 1910 near Corrville Trenton. Police locate bodies buried under dirt and near a tobacco field after his confession. He leads officers to the graves, admits shooting his brother and motive cited fear of exposure. A trunk theft linked to the case prompted initial police interest and an arrest in Trenton.
Congressman Hinebaveh urged a congressional inquiry into the Saint Louis Bar-Mreeteee mining road and the management of the company. He said many investors in the firm were anxious to learn how profits and securities were handled and diverted, alleging a fraudulent overhaul by the executive team. He demanded interstate commerce scrutiny to expose alleged misrule and improper use of assets.
Washington began plans for a baseball trust investigation as Representative Gallagher of Wisconsin prepared a resolution. A hearing before the power rule committee is set within a week. Gallagher says about six witnesses will prove a monopoly with a list including Forrest Page l former president of the Philadelphia club and figures from New York Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg and Buffalo.
Washington DC Attorney General McReynolds called the final decree to dissolve the tobacco trust an obvious subterfuge and a miscarriage of justice. He suggested possible graduated action on tobacco manufacturing and said an investigation into the trust’s workings would determine if further prosecution is warranted. He noted uncertainty over reopening or dissolving the decree and promised no appeal while awaiting the government’s completed inquiry.
Washington senators sharpened focus as talks about installing a telephone in the president’s room heightened anticipation of a possible visit from President Wilson during the day.
A severe lightning strike hit a German Reformed church causing three deaths and injuring a fourth. The bolt struck Ontje Oltman, causing paralysis and injuries, with witnesses including W. J. Dulemayn and KS Viewer noting the event. Authorities believe the victims were farmers and expect more recoveries.
Capt Lawson Jernigan former United States commissioner for the western district of Arkansas dies at 68. He was among the youngest captains in the Union army during the Civil War.
After a lengthy investigation the board of education discharged Superintendent Heeter for immorality. He was found guilty of making improper advances and taking unwarranted liberties with women, ending his tenure with the public schools.
A freight wreck at Grays Summit near Pacific Missouri left one person dead and three injured. A switch engine derailed after a side track start as two fast freight engines came from the west. Engineer J F Reynolds was killed. engineer TW Ruead and fireman C C Wilkerson sustained slight bruises.
San Francisco detective Frank Esola was found guilty of grand larceny for his role in the forty thieves bunco ring that operated in the city for months seeking victims. The verdict follows a lengthy investigation and ties to the organized gambling scheme.
A Joplin convict named George Clemens, serving two years for burglary, stole Governor Major's suit from the executive mansion in Jefferenn City Missouri. He was part of convict detail laying a water main and escaped after donning the governor's clothes, hiding until night. Clemens remains at large.
The Overman Committee extends its inquiry to include all organized efforts to influence congressional action. It will subpoena those named by senators as tariff callers and inspect activities by commercial groups linked to tariffs, wool, sugar, and other interests. The probe will widen to prohibition, lobbying, the Alaska railway, and organized bodies using publicity campaigns and letters to sway lawmakers.
Washington reports three arbitration treaties for five years recommended by the Senate foreign affairs committee. The Ka Thong partners are Great Britain Apein and Italy. The panel also cleared an extradition treaty with Maracuay. A move to elevate Madrid’s envoy to ambassador and to send a minister to Praracca was approved. Currently the Uraguar envoy serves as American representative there.
Mobert Meech, a laborer aged about 18? years, killed his wife, her mother, a baby, and another man at their Canton home. He later wounded a police officer during arrest attempts and injured another man. Police say the suspect hid in an upstairs room and tried to asphyxiate himself.
In Joplin Missouri a railroad worker, Wilson, tried flirting with the city police matron Miss Verne Sof. The matron, described as six foot tall and 186 pounds, halted him and asked if he was speaking to her. Wilson confirmed the advance.
The Senate investigating committee moves to expose the sugar lobby's influence, aiming to probe its reach from every angle and uncover hidden ties within the capital.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled WWI era hituminous zonal rates from Western Mines to western Mississippi river points unreasonable. Toledo St Louis & Western and C B & Q railroads ordered to discontinue current rates by Aug 1 for two years. Affected cities include Burlington Fort Madison and Keokuk. Belgian steamer Kurland struck a mine near Phleva island in the Gulf of Athens and was towed and beached after damage.
Carbondale NI At a trustees meeting Prof W H Shryock was elected president to succeed Dr D B Parkinson at Southern Illinois State Normal university.
Evelyn Thaw appeared for the first time in the Hippo drome Review Hullo Ragtime in London England though not listed in the program. Her role consisted of two dances only.
Agnes Wallace, a four year old Ayershire cow owned by M. G. Welch of Maple Grove, is credited in an official test with surpassing the 365 days’ record for 4 year old Ayershires in butter production.
A blast at the Scott shaft of the Susquehanna Coal Co in Shamokin Pennsylvania kills two miners and injures 14. The anthracite mine near four miles from town entombs over 160 workers. Authorities report a major rescue effort underway with crews digging to reach the entombed men.
Alfred Austin, late poet laureate, cremated at Golders Green with no ceremony. By command of King George a memorial service was held in the Chapel Royal.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson sends wheat flowers and potted plants from the Whits Howe conservatories to brighten the sick rooms in the capital. Each gift carries the personal card of Mrs Woodrow Wilson.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa offered a resolution directing the Interstate Commerce Commission to investigate the sequence of actions surrounding the Chicago North Western route and the St Louis San Francisco railroad, with the Frisco line later placed in receivership. The measure was laid over after objections from Senator Jones of Washington. In New York, Rudolph Pollock’s playful finger poke at a tame bear at Coney Island led to the bear biting his finger and the bear being taken to a police station.
Henry Klein sought cabbage planting in the back yard while his wife preferred tulips. A family quarrel prompted a court case. Judge Ublir ruled in favor of the cabbages.
St Paul editor Howard A Fuil ford of a local weekly paper was indicted by the federal grand jury for photographing $20 bills with intent to manufacture counterfeit notes.
James Mahagan a Milwaukee fireman was killed when an automobile driven by Dr. Faber Sr. rammed through the business district. John Groteki and Charlies A Faber Jr suffered serious injuries in the crash.
Robert A Cheehew admitted to police he robbed the Sedalia National Bank president’s home of diamonds valued at $1,200, after being arrested in Kansas City Missouri while attempting to pawn the jewelry. The suspect confessed to the crime as officers questioned him.
In southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas during the last two weeks 990 berry crates slipped from fields, netting about $1,000. About 46,000 pickers worked harvest. Monte Gobison, a miner, killed himself with dynamite in his yard. Homer Hilwan died after being struck by a train car in Springfield.
A special train was run from Yullen to Et Louie with changes for interior Missouri points made at Veaion. Children accustomed to home care were accompanied by room teachers from Inmetitu ten and the school prepared for summer care arrangements.
The county court considered a request to grant a new license covering all months before the previously expired license. The court held that granting the license would defend the will of the people if they voted dry in the upcoming era election.
A body found shot near Joplin Newton County points to a deadly dispute with a revolver and knife. Investigators link the suspect, a man said to have been with others, to a home invasion and attack on Jake Cartner and Jim Cartner. An earlier incident involved a guard in Lynching rumors near Missouri training school. The chaos coincides with a religious protest at Pride Springs where infant baptism debate is hot.
Jefferson Chy Ger Major appointed the board of maniacors of the Mirwurf Training School for a term ending February 1, 1917. Col Fret Mor s e Mellon, Roy Le Kay, California of Benl I ute, New London named as fellow appointees for the term.
A receiver for the Farmers Coal company seeks funding from the New England National Bank of Renesas to support coal mines in Lafayette County. The filing outlines financial needs tied to the mining operation and the ongoing administration of the estate.
In Joplin a rail worker from Moneti Missouri called out to a local woman on the street. Miles Gof intervened and escorted the man to the city jail for mashing, after the incident drew attention from bystanders.
Loece Mie Job After Wreck Sefalia-Ed Carter, recently with the hirego, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad at The Motors Lahow succeeded Frask Roach, the die patcher who admitted responsibility for the wreck on the Missouri Pacific to Handt, Mo. which resulted in the death of four persons and injuries to a score.
Bloomfield sees a leadership shift as Frank White becomes editor of the new Republican-leaning paper, succeeding the Stoddard County Republican. The move reconfigures local press loyalties in the region.
A joint meeting of the Commercial Club and Liberty representatives with Camp Point and Payson discussed plans for an interurban line to Liberty. The gathering, at Nilhois, focused on progress, funding, and route considerations for the proposed electric railway.
Army worms devastated fields across Ane meadows Camvile and surrounding places including Co acy Allenville and Whitewater. Some croplands had to be replanted as worm damage ruined young crops. Courthouse Foundation Begun At Camvile contractors Hamley and Hanson will start the $45 000 Barry courthouse foundation excavation completed.
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