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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Eccentric local notes mix gem lore theater plans economic quips and German coal safety costs. A St. Louis poet muses on men versus dreamers as a trial unfolds while vague references to food preservatives and miners’ safety costs drift through the columned page.
A rugged climber who recently surged to the top of a mountain in Switzerland near Monroe is said to be nearing a hundred years old and faces a grim fate as he executes dangerous stunts.
A man in New York wed to avoid later sentencing in Sieg Sin disputes faces an unclear legal path. Observers note the arrangement may affect timing and outcomes, with counsel split over the wiser course of action as authorities weigh the case.
A Easton waitress unexpectedly inherits two hundred thousand dollars drawing reactions from former coworkers who recall her quick service and frugality. The story notes neighbors and friends speculate about how the windfall changes her life and standing in the community.
Fragmentary note reports a Western physician disputing milk as a new cure. The speaker expresses fatigue at hearing about old remedies and remarks on price increases prompting demand for something new.
The women of Japan harbor progressive ideas shared with men, placing the nation far ahead of other eastern nations. They influence the foundation of the nation by bringing progress directly into the home.
A Washington jury awarded a woman 2100 dollars after waiting for a car and catching a cold that caused her to lose her voice. The verdict follows repeated remarks about a woman's desire to talk, which the article views as unflattering yet reassuring.
An edict from the dowaxier empress of Chipa calls for provincial assemblies and condemns men of evil reputation or local bosses who pursue only personal gain, framing it as a model rule for profitable governance that other nations might adopt.
The government survey records about 2600 islands in the Philippine Islands, a figure previously stated as as low as two hundred or as high as two thousand. Many islands remain too small to appear on an ordinary map, making precise counting impractical.
A canal report states the concrete for the locks at Pana ma would equal enough material to build more than 22 000 eight room city houses. The remark notes the concrete is more impressive than the abstract.
The article describes Holland’s approach to poverty relief by allocating 5,000 acres of public land into six modern farms for applicants. Those receiving aid are placed in agriculture and later allowed to rent small holdings. It also notes a forced labor colony where vagrants are sent to perform farm and other work.
The commissioner of Internal Revenue reports only ten stills established nationwide for denatured alcohol. The note that this does not negate the policy's commercial and mechanical promise, but acknowledges the time required to launch a new industry and build a system linking consumer to producer.
A writer notes that women appreciate cut glass gifts and believes the best response to his Christmas money worry is to recall that her birthday offers a hopeful occasion. He quips that like cut glass she reveals new beauty the longer one studies her, illustrating a comfort through reflection.
Henry Farman, first to fly an aeroplane across Paris, wins a 10000 prize and receives invitations to repeat the feat in other European capitals. The public question remains whether air travel will become a practical everyday method.
A rock-hewn chamber on Riverside Drive in Manhattan, long used for chess by devotees, remains sacred to the game after its purchase by Solomon Schinass who, like the former owner, is a chess enthusiast. Cable matches with England and college tournaments have been held there.
The United States produced less gold in 1907 by 4,755,401 dollars compared to 1906, while silver output rose by over 1,000,000 fine ounces. Alaska’s gold production declined by a little over 3,000,000 dollars, per the Mint director’s report.
Ambassador Bryce says there are too many laws and urges delaying new legislation until the existing statutes are clarified and tightened. He argues for caution before enacting further measures to avoid overreach and confusion.
A broken rail derailed the Airline passenger train near Kearney Missouri twenty people were injured with several seriously hurt. The wreck occurred at an 11 foot embankment after leaving Kansas City bound for Chicago. Doctors from nearby towns treated the injured before they could continue their journey.
Berlin reports the Kaiser confirmed a military court of honor verdict against Count Wilhelm von Halenau removing him from the army as a lieutenant general and stripping all decorations. The case stems from editor Haarisen's attacks on the Knights of the Mound Tables and involves charges of immorality connected to Moltke era figures.
John Sel tine died Friday at Lincoln hospital after two years with a broken back from a heavy beam fall on January 14 1908 in New York. He survived two years strapped to a bed following the injury born of a beam collapse that also killed a companion instantly. He passed away from pneumonia in the hospital.
On petition of American Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago the Elwood Trust Co. was appointed receiver for Citizens' Heat and Light Co. of Elwood. Foreclosure of a mortgage for 375,000 is sought in the complaint. It alleges 242,000 in bonds and 5,009 in accumulated interest due and unpaid.
Centralia Missouri officials ordered the police chief to drive Italian laborers employed by the Chicago and Alten railroad from town. The workers were brought in during a strike. The roadmaster agreed to relocate the foreigners to a joint farther east.
Denver obituary notes Louis Cass Carpenter former South Carolina congressman just after the Civil War and noted newspaper man who edited papers at Charleston and Columbia. He died here last night of cardiac dropsy at age 77.
A head on collision between two trains at Samara on Saturday killed twelve people and injured forty-two others. Authorities reported the crash drew emergency crews to the site as investigators opened inquiries into the cause of the fatal wreck.
The body of William Sherist, 25, single and a laborer, was found hanging from an apple tree in North Lebanon township Lebanon Virginia. He used his belt as a noose in the grim incident.
Tragedy on the Monongahela at Port Perry Pennsylvania as the towboat Stella Moren, pushing two Hats of coal, capsizes goes over dam No 2 and sinks in twenty feet of water with lives lost.
The Dime Day campaign, supported by the Associated Charities, has collected more than $700 to aid Wilmington's poor. The fundraiser mobilized residents to contribute in relief efforts for those in need across the city.
Police on bicycles are deployed for the first time since the last snowfall and 54 drivers are arrested for speeding as patrols resume.
Macon Georgia police force will appear on Memorial Day April 26 in new uniforms and hats. Uniforms are dark blue and hats this summer will be large gray felt.
New York prosecutor Fulton Cuthie offered his residence at 24 East Sixty seventh street in Yorkville valued at 1000.00 as security for the 100 bail for his chauffeur in police court proceedings.
Washington reports the ordnance department, after three years of testing, has developed Explosive 1D for projectiles that remains inert until impact and detonates inside the shell. Japan’s Shimaji failed under shock. US officials claim superiority and want to keep ingredients secret, but Congress prohibited secrecy by purchasing the explosive openly.
St Louis area priest Timothy Dempsey pastor of St Yeedeks and hotelier for homeless men received a threatening letter demanding 500 dollars by midnight next Friday. The note warned of death if not paid and was reported to police. a ten year sentence was promised if the suspect yields. Dempsey remains nonchalant about the threats.
In Hawkinsville Georgia two young men, suspected murderers of Warren and Mrs Slart, an aged couple, were lynched Wednesday morning. Two other Negroes are held on suspicion as armed crowds gather amid threats of further violence. A $150 found hidden in a horse is noted.
Senator Red eld Procter of Vermont died Wednesday afternoon in Washington DC. He was described as the wealth iest man in the upper branch of cong ress by a reported source. Proctor had long ties to state leadership and served in the Civil War. He previously held office as governor and lieutenant governor before joining the Senate.
Caruthersville men Edward Lines and Albert Little fought a pistol duel in a saloon near the depot Monday night after a quarrel. Both were likely fatally wounded and taken to a Memphis hospital where doctors say recovery is unlikely. Langdon, formerly a night watchman at Caruthersville, involved background noted.
Washington reports a sub committee of the house foreign affairs committee reviewed the Hayes bill to regulate entry and residence by Asiatic people. Representative McKinley of California supported restricting Japanese and other Asians citing wage competition and alleged racial inferiority. no decision reached.
A fragmentary poetic plea expresses ardent devotion to Ireland. The speaker pledges soul and life to Ireland's cause, vowing to endure pain and even die for its salvation if needed, invoking sacred imagery and national longing.
Washington Representative Stevens of Minnesota introduced a bill to remove the duty on pulp white paper. The measure aims to simplify trade rules and cut costs for mill shipments, signaling potential changes in domestic paper industry policy.
The article traces Saint Patrick’s day customs and the shamrock’s rise as Ireland’s emblem. It notes Queen Victoria’s 1900 decree for Irish regiments to wear shamrocks, the shamrock’s popularization, and the cultural meanings tied to the leaf, its gathering by children, and its symbolism in Irish identity and folklore.
A careful Washington canvass of senate sentiment on the Aldrich currency bill suggests a larger bloc of Democratic senators will back the measure when it reaches a vote. Since Senator South of Michigan opposed the pull and buoy feature, Republican defections have been noted as a potential risk to passage.
Washington report says Mr Mur Hock of Kansas sharply attacked the magistral procedure in the house Tuesday. He argued the system stifles individual initiative and leaves a representative with little voice in determining how he votes except on narrowly partisan issues.
Washington reports a bill granting extra time for Alaska Pacific Railway and Terminal Co to file completed surveys by road sections. The measure was favorably reported by the house committee without amendments, with ties noted by Om Teriches.
Frank Johnson, a Black man from Clarksburg West Virginia, is accused of murder. Mrs Carl Martin, a neighbor, and a posse of deputies guard him in a barn after an early Wednesday pursuit. Three pursuers were shot and wounded: H Cook James Warrenley and John Matheny.
John Jackson was acquitted in Caldwell circuit court of the charge of belonging to a gang of night riders. The group allegedly visited Princeton, Kentucky, and burned and injured property during their actions.
Akron Ohio resident James Monroe of Mogaflor prayed to live to his 90th birthday on February 20. His wish was granted for a time as he celebrated nine decades but died before celebrating the day.
Harrisburg Mrs William Sloat gave her infant part of a morphine tablet by mistake for another medicine, leading to the child’s death. The incident triggers a medical review and potential charges as authorities investigate the error and its consequences.
The American Iron and Steel Co local plant in Redding Pennsylvania restarted operations after two tenths of idle time and now employs nearly 1,000 workers.
Sheriff and posse raided several locations in Huge Oklahoma during a liquor search. A barrel of whisky was reportedly moved out and liquor was found at additional sites. The operation focused on recovering illicit alcohol believed to be from that area.
Enid Oklahoma where Milt Bealer of Ninnesea roped a steer in 20 seconds, breaking the world record for fast roping. He then roped a second steer in 28 seconds confirming exceptional times in steer roping.
A military court of honor pronounced a sentence against Count Wilhelm von Hohenau, distant kinsman, after his trial over accusations arising from Harden’s attacks.
In Allentown Pennsylvania John Pollock of South Allentown aged about 60 broke through ice on an abandoned quarry and drowned. The incident adds to a series of deadly ice accidents in the city this winter.
In Pottstown Pennsylvania farmers report farmhands drinking a novel corn milk from silos claimed to surpass whisky in flavor and strength. The feed reads as a curious farming trend with no confirmed effects.
After an 18 year search James Blackway of Philadelphia located his mother on a rural Delaware farm about two miles from Townsend. The property is owned by a man named Chairs who sheltered them.
Guthrie deputy sheriff was arrested Thursday on charges related to the fatal shooting of a suspected horse thief identified as Marion Morgan. The suspect, described as a peglegged man, was killed after resisting arrest during an attempt to sell a horse. The deputy plans to plead self defense.
Wellington Gordon, a practicing attorney in Columbia for more than fifty years, died Tuesday morning at age 70. He was a member of the pioneer Gordon family. his father John Ob. Gordon was a renowned Missouri lawyer and contemporary of early Supreme Court figures James Sears and Leonard.
Application to the state department was made Tuesday for authority to extradite Paul J. Rex from France. Rex is charged with responsibility for the death of George A. Carkins in New Hampshire. The decision on the application was not announced.
In Meridian Mississippi a woman identified as Mrs Philipps with her two daughters restrained their violent husband after he threatened them. They disarmed him of two revolvers a shotgun and a long dirk and notified a neighbor before police arrested him.
John H. Spencer aged 107 in Warren Mississippi is described as destitute and friendless and has been admitted to the war ren poorhouse as the latest case of hardship among elderly residents.
Butler area reports Rev. J. G. Butz aged 72 died from a fall causing skull fracture in Zelenople. The clergyman is identified as a pastor from Butler.
Charles F L D Wiggins denies separation claims by presenting a box of his own needle work. He asserts he spends his spare time at home, countering allegations in the divorce case.
George Spencer a 50 year old deaf mute inmate of Knox County poor asylum was struck and killed by a Southern passenger train as he walked toward it in Knoxville Tennessee.
S. M. Hutelingson, a 64 year old truck farmer in Wichita Kansas, awoke when a bee crashed through his bedroom window. He looked out and was shot. He cannot explain the motive or identify the shooter.
The senate on Tuesday adopted a resolution from Mr Thhnan directing the attorney general to provide information in his possession about court proceedings in 1905 in Indian Territory affecting the Cherokee and Chickasha tribes.
In Washington a sharp charge claims the railroads carried mails fraudulently stealing about 70 million dollars. Mr Lloyd of Missouri accuses a new weighing system and past Welch operations as fraudulent. He urges a post office department investigation as Mr Wanger of Pennsylvania pledges inquiry. Other speakers include Messrs Tennessee, Goebel, Murdock and Smith.
Washington lawmakers report the senate on Monday approved a measure allowing entry under homestead laws for 320 acres instead of 160 where the land is arid and lacks irrigation potential. The act aims to widen settlement options for frontier areas.
A senate meeting Monday adopted in mortified form a report from Senator Thiniman’s representative seeking interior secretary information about fraud charges in Choctaw and Chickasaw land allotments. The court was said to have received part of legal fees as commission.
Washington action on the postufties appropriation bill began in the House of Representatives Monday. The measure carries a total appropriation of 220,795,92, far below estimates by 9,075,624. Mr. Overstreet of Indiana explained the bill, the main feature of which had been published.
Edmund C. Jessop, a Connecticut farmer, sues to recover a fifty acre Pelham Manor tract housing many New York homes. He claims ownership of the property valued at $5,000,000 and seeks return of the land.
A. C. Vickers, a Corsicana printer, died when a tree fell on him. The accident occurred in the city, with local authorities noting the fatal injuries.
Lucien Philipeau of Paris shot himself at the grave of his first wife at Fontainebleau. His second wife, struck by despair, hanged herself months earlier after his unrelenting grieving for the predecessor.
In Bridgeton New Jersey a physician called to David Ballinger’s home found John C Dallinger dead after a night of wakefulness. The patient had been sleeping when the doctor arrived and learned he had been dead for several hours.
Grand Island Nebraska report notes a patron dropped a penny at Martin Bros Co triggering a clerk to strike a match. Cotton batting caught fire causing reported damage of 316000. No injuries listed. Police and fire units responded with investigation pending.
Attorneys for the Thomas brothers John and William, charged with the murder of Dr FE. 2 Tenauchamp, scheduled a Gelting of hearing before District Judge J. T. Johnson on March 23 in Lawton Oklahoma.
Albert Heykin of Laurel and Miss May Jewell of Bragg City were married in a buggy in front of Reverend S. Culpepper's home where the ceremony was performed.
Washington dynamite for the Panama canal was contracted for to the extent of 4,500,000 pounds. Keystone Powder Co. will furnish 114,562 dollars and E I Du Pont de Nemours Co. 424,222 dollars.
J H Hamaker former Pabst saloon proprietor in Lawton Oklahoma pleaded guilty to selling Pablo a so called soft drink. He was fined 50 dollars and sentenced to thirty days in jail.
An English clerk faced civil service dismissal and retrenchment. He told his six children to choose between a penny or supper for fifteen days, gathering coins to buy loaves and milk while masking hunger. The ruse ended when he found work again and restored full meals.
The coming of St Patrick marked an epoch of spiritual glory in Ireland, a center of learning where youths from other lands sought education. Irish monks and scholars spread Christian and secular knowledge, teaching gospel truths and bringing whole peoples into the fold of Christ.
Telephone lines have been opened along the Upper Senegal Central Niger border from Kayu to Medine and Kati to Hammako, with a Kalikero district line. The two lines are connected, five minutes cost 10 to 15 cents, annual subscription $30, and Timthuktoo is expected to gain service in months.
On St Patrick’s Day a meditation on Ireland’s history praises the deep colors of Erin’s past. It notes Druid worship, sylvan deities, legend, and myth interwoven with facts, hinting at a noble early civilization and enduring Celt virtues despite vagueness in ancient records.
The note references a Martian astronomer and Saturn rings, pondering a dramatic planetary depression on Earth and its potential gradual disappearance, with a cryptic exchange about the extraordinary phenomenon.
Daniel Lo Queen of Hurrell Street Salem Vu describes years of back pain kidney trouble and weakness after a fall in a kidney illness. He credits Tians Kidney Pills with a marked improvement after initial slow progress and notes general health restoration with continued use. Sold by all dealers 90 cents a box Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY
A New York Evening Telegram letter quotes a villager remarking on a conversion and a passing exchange with the writer's grandfather. The elder dismisses divine influence, saying the Almighty had nothing to do with the villager's conversion in Tennessee.
A woman recounts her brother's eczema relief after using Cuticura Ointment and the Cure remedies on three summers, noting a child cured in Indiana and a Michigan mother's experience with her daughter. The clippings include a Michigan date and a Washington anecdote about a man seeking a birthplace in Connecticut and a conversation with an elderly local.
Prof Price presents tariff arguments from both parties to the Woman's Current Events club. The scene ends with playful quips and praise for his talk. The author notes a wife’s joke about a life monument and insurance, then a weather cue about rain.
A Tennessee patient reports dramatic relief from indigestion after switching to Grape Nuts. Two years ago plagued by bilious spells, he credits the cereal with restoring health in a month and renewing energy and clarity. The ad cites Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville as reading.
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