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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
2
A garbled collection of quips and misprints from Marble Hill Press jokes on typhoid, mosquitoes, dieting, and famed scholars. It mocks scientific buzzwords, duchesses, clergy, and health fads with playful misspellings and tongue twisters.
Mr J P Morgan pays 312570 for a miniature portrait by Hwihein of the Duchess of Norfolk. The note mentions Mrs Morgan’s lack of jealousy and recalls that Russians were not first to float mines, with Wall Street noted as long involved in such craft.
A compact essay teaser questions if traditional Russian attire will be fully replaced by the Japanese kimono. It raises cultural shifts and fashion history implications, highlighting cross cultural exchange and global style trends. The topic invites comparison of garments, origins, and lasting influence across regions.
A fragment suggests pro-Japanese factions may defend a sinking by labeling it as a mineski or minveviteh to argue Japan bears no responsibility. The remark reflects wartime rhetoric on neutral ships and mine warfare and the accusation dynamics around naval incidents.
A Youngstown man collapsed and died from sheer excitement as the game ended in the ninth inning. The incident occurred while fans watched the final out, an abrupt end to a moment the observer called unusually vivid.
In a quiet private audience King Edward met Captain Mahan. The renowned naval historian, famed for extensive knowledge of ships, discussed maritime strategy and ship design, highlighting reforms and future naval readiness.
Piano dealers meet for a national convention in Atlantic City to burn 200 old square plans in a bonfire, the event set amid memories of a coal strike from the winter a year ago.
A report from St Louis notes that the claim of female emancipation is evident as a leading figure uses her prerogative, moving from parlor duties to kitchen tasks, signaling changing roles.
The Heston Twentieth Century Club discussed eating habits after an expert cited a woman who chews each bite 200 times. The discussion pondered whether she eats to live or lives to eat, highlighting curiosity about extreme chewing habits.
A Wank teller admits a large shortage in his accounts stems from speculation. Newspapers label him a thief rather than an embezzler, highlighting sensational framing of the financial misconduct.
A Worcester Massachusetts man attempted to force a check for an amount that appeared misread or misrepresented. The suspect claimed he acted under some misapprehension and the size of the check did not clearly reveal intent or awareness.
A new trend among Yale students has them roaming barefoot in New Haven. Reported to have begun by a young gentleman whose father could not be reached by telegraph, the unusual movement spreads among campus peers and locals alike.
A contemporary annouces Cola raixnes nearly one third of the world's cane. The note stresses the republic’s image, while a hint of linguistic caution flags the oddly spelled word at the end of the sentence.
The passage mocks a bank auditor who stole funds then blamed an actress, reflecting moral panic and misattributed ruin. It uses odd phrasing and historical spelling to hint at broader social fault lines and gendered judgment in finance and crime.
Scientists admit discovering bacilli once thought to recruit many beings now claim a healthy bacillus can live about 2000 years. The remark raises questions about whether science and religion can fully harmonize or remain in tension with each other.
A Chicago American quips that educated women make poor wives and mocks reformers as hypocrites, while a New York Press blast suggests a late inheritance of honesty. The items show satirical takes on social norms and government actions.
In a wintry scene two hundred feet from a house Blake helps a stranger, revealed as John Bart or a ghost, into shelter. The bearded man is warmly greeted as James Blake recognizes him, and renewed emotion follows their reunion, with the New Englander’s restrained style showing in the embrace.
John and Jim Blake recount a mountain fall, a rescued nurse, and a fortune found by a broken stirrup on the edge of a cliff. Blake narrates his earlier gold strike, romance with Jenny Rogers, and a dangerous ascent that ends with a discovery map and a pine-tree landmark guiding a treasure search.
A comical tale from a Alabama Representative scene about a man who places a chip on a dog’s ear to learn what it dreams. The dog’s dream leads the man to chase rabbits all night, leaving him exhausted the next day.
A domestic servant sought help to recover her trunk from an employer after a troubled start at a London house. The judge described the law as complex, noting country practice allows leaving after a fortnight’s notice, while London requires completing the first month before giving notice, and urged civil action to recover belongings.
Sir Frederick Thidge told members of the London Society of Arts a tale about ladies listening to a mechanical piano. Their enraptured expressions suggested a fine piece, yet he did not recognize it as Bach's fugue in D minor. The joke: the fugue had been played backward because perforated paper was inserted upside down.
A Marco Polo era account praises Japanese courage citing a 20 000 strong siege. Eight survivors supposedly wore stones between skin and flesh that rendered them invulnerable to steel, yet they were beaten to death.
A James Whitcomb Riley narrative recounts a farmer’s sly confession during a Western farm visit. He explains why he places his big apples at the bottom to avoid suspicion, insisting that honesty is not always the safest policy.
Rev. J. W. Andrews of Mankato Minnesota at the general conference in Los Angeles seeks to amend the articles of discipline. He proposes allowing personal conscience to govern dancing board games theater going and similar amusements rather than prohibiting them universally.
In the British House of Commons a brief discussion addressed whether frozen meat contributed to rising cancer cases, focusing on potential links between preserved beef and illness.
London reports Tokyo dispatch detailing a naval engagement at Port Arthur. Japanese torpedo boats and destroyers chased Russian ships as mines hindered, eight separate encounters before dawn. Russian destroyers suffered damage while Japanese forces pressed the harbor battle.
A Tokio dispatch notes the sinking of the Russian battleship Peresviet after torpedo attack. Japanese losses include six killed and four torpedo boats used. Reports from Chefoo describe Chinese observers noting severe famine in Port Arthur defenses with rice and bread scarce. Port Arthur population and even women join in fortification efforts as Seventy civilian bicyclists keep communications.
Boston reports Miss Helen Keller, a gift ed deaf and blind student at Radcliffe College, on the verge of nervous prostration. She began to fail two months ago and her physician ordered rest from college work. It is believed she will still receive a degree with the class of 1904 despite not meeting all requirements.
Vladivostok reports a large Japanese schooner loaded with provisions was brought into port. Russian torpedo boats destroyed several other Japanese sailing craft laden with food along the Japanese coast.
Alin Vass and David Emery, youths involved in a disturbance, were surrounded by a group of men on Thursday, captured, and taken to the asylum at Aunn after a period of eluding authorities.
The general strike in all branches of the ready made clothing trade nationwide continued into Wednesday. Officials say more than 10,000 have quit work while New York clothing manufacturers report many shops operate with both nonunion and union workers.
The Atlantic mine at Houghton Michigan has shut down leaving 120 trammen idle amid a labor dispute. Seven hundred workers are reportedly affected as the mine closes and the stoppage begins.
President Charles H. Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners was arraigned before a justice of the peace in Cripple Creek on a murder charge. Deputy District Attorney Crump moved to carry the case over with plans to file a direct information against the labor leader.
Mrs Jean Kubelik, wife of the famed violinist, has given birth to twin girls at Castle Kolin in Bohemia. The event adds two more members to the Kubelik family as their father’s concert career continues internationally.
Chicago reports a mysterious blaze destroying the Luetgert sausage factory linked to the famous case involving Adolph Luetgert. The fire at the site, noted by Chief Muschim, ties to the disappearance and murder of Mrs Luetgert and the infamous potash solution evidence.
New York reports sixteen corpses recovered as of Thursday, bringing total recovered to eight in the Slocum disaster search. Jacob Ho Schiff, treasurer of the relief committee, said the panel had received over four thousand dollars in subscriptions for victims.
Paris reports no word on Kent J. Loomis, brother of Francis B. Loomis, American assistant secretary of state, missing around the time the German steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II docked at Plymouth about June 30.
W. Edward Felt aged 15 died Saturday ten days after being wounded when he shot himself in the heart with a revolver in Lincoln Park. The incident occurred June 15 in Chicago.
Washington reports that Perdicuris and Var ley have been returned to Tangier and the Navy Department has cabled orders to Rear Admiral Chinwich to proceed with his cruise according to the initial schedule.
Ardmore report says ex governor Mr Harris of the Chickasaw patronage party was thrown against a tree while riding near noon on Wednesday. He was unconscious for several hours and not yet confirmed fatally hurt.
New York reports 40 bodies recovered from the Slocum tragedy up to Friday night. Officials fear many missing victims were swept to sea and may never be found. Local authorities continue search efforts amid grim estimates and coastal conditions.
The Commercial cable company reports an interruption on the Hong Kong Foo Chow line, with all trade routed through Northern company’s cable likely experiencing delays. The advisory notes probable delays in service.
A large fire in Park City Utah destroyed the Ontario mine’s No 2 hoist near the city on Monday. The blaze left about 200 men unemployed and the loss is estimated to top $60,000, with authorities investigating the cause.
Eleven persons escape death after a gas explosion collapses a two story brick building in St. Louis. The blast traps residents on the upper floor, injuring several, while firefighters rescue workers and bystanders amid debris and flames. Owners of the adjacent store, the Wo Westing family and Poester family members are among those affected.
Frank Allmerotis and wife left a box with deeds receipts and papers in a kitchen range. A fire later destroyed the papers beyond identification. A certificate of a Soverstone property deed in St. Louis was secured by Mr. Allmeroth.
Kenry Haarstick, president of the St. Louis and Mississippi Valley Transportation Company, bought a 460 acre tract between St. Charles and Natural Bridge roads near Bridgeton. The deal included land covering the old Fee Pee cemetery and the Ashby roads. A deed of trust for 45,000 dollars on the tract was released to A M Thompson.
The eighteenth unit convention of the Livingston County Sunday School Association was held with reports from every township. Twenty five schools, 279 officers and teachers, and 2408 scholars were recorded. C. F. Wikel and Miss Georgia Ireland were re elected as president and secretary. Mrs. J. V. Ramsey was chosen treasurer.
Kirksville Missouri report says the North Missouri medical association closed a two day session. E S Cave of Mexico is elected president for the coming year. A N Wot of Trenton is first vice president. T H P Baker of Salisbury is second vice president. Robert Haley of Brookfield is treasurer. James Hanks of Brashear is corresponding secretary. W L Baker of Salisbury is recording secretary.
Zach Mushall appeared in the Federal court on Thursday morning facing charges related to fraud and a related case. Judge Moore presided as the matter was set for trial. a witness, Edward Bother, noted the defendant’s intent to post bonds if required and a total bail amount cited.
A historical notice discusses responsibility for sanitary conditions in rental properties. The opinion clarifies when owners or tenants are liable depending on whether premises house single or multiple families and whether separate facilities exist. The decision outlines that owners are liable for overall sanitary conditions when single-family premises fail. for multi family premises, each unit bears responsibility for its own facilities.
In St Louis and St. Shenis County officials wrestle with whether to prosecute Charles Moore who was arrested for possessing molds linked to a weapon. He was committed by Justice Havens Ward. later sent to Clayton jail with the charge in doubt. Federal authorities question chances of conviction. Meanwhile in Joplin four boys ages 10 to 13 face murder charges in Ashbury over Peter Seabolt’s death after a swimming incident. Columbia grants Missouri Central Electric Railway a franchise to build a line from Kansas City to St Louis via Walnut Street.
Kirksville reports commencement week at the American School of Osteopathy with a midweek ceremony on Wednesday. More than a thousand people attended the lawn exercises at OG E Still where 161 diplomas were awarded to seniors.
Armstrong Missouri reports Lelie Weir a young blacksmith severely burned while attempting to pour gasoline into an engine. His body and arms suffered serious injuries and his condition was listed as serious.
Ava Mo announces an annual encampment with August 17 18 and 19 set for the event. The executive committee says prominent speakers have promised to attend and deliver remarks at the gathering.
In Columbia Missouri the Rhodes scholarship for Missouri was awarded to KR E Blodecott of Columbia in St Louis by a joint committee. The decision came after talks between Washington University and Missouri University representatives.
A young son of William V Clark near Shackleford was kicked on the head by a mule Sunday. He never regained consciousness and died Thursday, marking a fatal accident in Marshall Missouri.
The tenth annual Epworth League conference of the Hannibal district of the Methodist Episcopal Church South met in Monroe City Missouri last week. About 100 delegates attended with Rev. W. D. Neale of Hannibal delivering the opening sermon.
Moberly Missouri night foreman M. P. Barnett aged 39 at the Wabash shops collapsed and died just as he was going on duty, authorities said. Barnett served as foreman at the railroad yard in Moberly. The cause of death was not immediately released.
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