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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1910
Page
2
A garbled scan of a periodical page lists varied snippets from news, science, and society. It references places like Omaha and New Jersey, mentions education and census age cases, naval accidents, air travel, and Rome scientific reports on water purity, hinting at a broad, sensational mix of topics.
A Sangamon County grand jury indicts five defendants in the Jackpot fund case tied to the fish and fur sales inquiry. Representatives Tow Ong Browne Robert E. Wilson and Traut along with Laviss Bibesieltaer Hei n A. Th tormstan and other jurors face conspiracy charges. The probe centers on a fund used to influence a legislative vote on fishing regulations and a desk chair contract in the state capitol. Witnesses including Rep. Beckemeyer testified, with Burke as state attorney coordinating the case.
San Antonio opens a new cotton port at Aransas Pass expected to handle nearly 25 000 bales of southwest Texas cotton this year. A channel to Port San Antonio will connect with the government docks and be completed before the first sale. A temporary wharf and wharves will be built for vessels and warehouses.
The Senate approved a relief bill for former Assistant Treasurer Aking allowing a $61,500 transfer to his Treasury credit. A second bill granting $4,300 relief to former Postmaster Frank Wyman was also passed, providing for direct payment to Wyman. Both measures proceed to the president for signature.
Galveston Texas reports that Mexico seeking stronger border protection led to orders for three troops of cavalry to be ready to move to the Rio Grande valley, signaling heightened military readiness along the Texas and Arizona frontier.
In Lynn Massachusetts three robbers killed Thomas Landregan a shoe manufacturer and wounded Patrolman Carroll after seizing a payroll bag of 5000 dollars. A chase ended with one robber fatally shot and another gravely wounded. a third captured near Weetesy Avenue. Police recover over 4500 dollars.
Berlin reports that German newspapers and rival interests attacked Teevyache Vacuum Oil’s German branch, but Hamburg’s public prosecutor closed the case against American manager K L Quarles finding no evidence of wrongdoing. Costs of the inquiry will be borne by the state, seen as a victory for American interests in Germany. The piece notes German rivals have used slander when unable to compete with Americans.
Helena Montana former associate justice George R Milburn died there He was born November 16 1850 in Washington DC Milburn served on the state supreme court and was a prominent jurist in Montana's early legal history
In Hahns Peak Colorado Judge Morning forms one of the nation’s early women juries to rule on the sanity of Elizabeth Hute Ranson. The panel of women is seated in the county court to hear the case.
The president signs a postal savings bank bill after decades of effort. Provisions set a modest deposit limit and offer renewal stamps later redeemable as credit. The measure marks the long pursuit of establishing a postal banking system.
News notes widespread heat devastates crops across Nebraska Kansas and the western states with vast acreages already ruined by drought. Wheat and small grains face heavy losses as rain remains scarce and pests threaten remaining vegetation while Washington reports tariff disputes and US shoe trade tensions with Mexico.
New York reports refined oil prices drop from one and a half cents to one cent per gallon, bringing countywide price to seven and a half cents. Standard Oil, with over 70 percent of national refined output, is seen to gain from the reduction. A separate item notes the marriage of John S. Stephens and Mary H. McCue in Futon Missouri and their honeymoon trip to Kansas City in a new automobile.
John M. Mallen, local rep for Lemp Brewing of St Louis, was shot and killed by Harry Schroeder in New Orleans. Police reported the immediate investigation and pursuit of the assailant, with motive under inquiry.
The czar and mikado bind themselves to act under guidance of the United States as Japan and Russia align in the Far East.
Washington reports a binding treaty between Russia and Japan to cooperate in China after fifteen years of antagonism. The agreement, to take effect on signing, aims to neutralize China’s railway lines and align interests, with Japan and Russia seeking stability while the United States eyes broader regional benefits.
Cheyenne chief Big Wolf protests Joent passenger fare restoration by Rock Island and Frisco after a federal court decision. He argues the 2 cent per mile rate is fair while a 7 cent charge sparks threats to attack the coach. Passengers protest the fare increase.
Richard Wetherill, noted ranchman and trader, was shot and killed after an altercation with Navajo men who accused him of stealing and branding their cat. The assailant rode to the Shiprock agency and surrendered, ending a tense confrontation in Farmington, New Mexico.
George RK Walker of Ardmore Oklahoma, a Yale classmate of President Taft, was nominated to be United States attorney in Division No. 2 of the District of Alaska. Walker previously served as United States attorney in Oklahoma.
A large blaze in Savannah, Georgia, originated in the Cozy theater across from the federal court building and rapidly consumed an entire block. Fire crews battled the flames as residents reported thick smoke and emergency responders cordoned off the area. No injuries or causal details are provided in the fragment.
An advertisement touts a health product claiming millions have CAS and CARETS do health work, offering a 10c box as an introduction. The copy stresses a lasting replacement for other bowel medicines and uses promotional phrasing to persuade trial and continued use.
A man describes years of agony from a severe skin condition that worsened to include head and shoulder pain. After futile hospital treatments, he tried Cuticura Remedies and was quickly cured, praising the possibility of relief for others.
A letter dated May 1 1909 from W M J Sadhler 1814 Susquehanna Ave Philadelphia congratulates Cotleura on a successful skincare treatment. The writer claims pimples cleared after ten days with utioura Baap Olotment and Hesolvent, noting prior doctors offered no relief and declaring full recovery.
A pet cat in a bright red ribbon chats with a stray on the back verandah. The pet laments inability to stalk a mouse, while the stray quips that loud neckwear betrays the cat’s woes. The scene captures a playful, democratic exchange between two felines.
A fragment voices doubt about an imminent war with England and questions the likelihood of a poet writing on Roosevelt's reign, reflecting era chatter and editorials in a terse, speculative tone.
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