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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1914
Page
4
A back building in St Louis was burned early Monday morning. About forty five people are reported killed in the blaze. The upper floor housed Misson and Adhlone tenants. Escape routes were blocked, and casualties occurred before aid could reach the scene.
The article recounts President Wilson’s anniversary address praising his tariff act and financial laws, noting bipartisan cooperation, continued tariff debates, and hopes for completing constructive programs with Congress. It highlights admiration for his leadership, fiscal policy, and efforts to unite the nation.
Senator Stone rapidly recovers and will resume duties, having been unanimously elected chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee to fill the vacancy from Senator Baron Stone’s death. The piece notes Borah’s presidential bid and tensions over Roosevelt’s 1916 ticket.
A Missouri report urges the Interstate Commerce Commission be empowered to fix rates, rebates, and discriminatory practices across ship lines, with a likely salary of 10000 a year for the top slot. The piece notes political and business interests pushing for railroad valuation work and river improvements, while warning against war profiteering and cost burdens on citizens. It lists local names and political figures tied to the debate and notes Oscar Lutes's death and funeral plans in Lutesville.
Local notes report O M Garrison buying the Miller place while Luther Proffer moved to the countryside last week. Various residents face illness and recovery including Uncle Matt Kinder, Rev Arthur, and Mrs S B Chandler hosting Ollie Dale. Judge Gladish visited family, and a barn fire on the Langdon property damaged a horse. Sam Huffstutler notes favorable crop prospects as mains move toward Kan sas City and Norwood. Grandma Owens of Oran appears among community items.
From Cullom Illinois health is good at this writing Elisha Perkins moved to near Chatsworth and rented a large farm Joe Johnson moved near Chatsworth where he has employment Several people are mentioned in the community update with local relocations and activities
The article records a long list of residents with illnesses such as Grace Zallass from Applerank and Mrs Reuben Reed, plus deaths including Mrs Isaac Wilfoog near Alliance. It notes a March 1 hog incident, school closings, booster day activities, farming moves, new houses, land purchases, and a Missouri road fund of 225000 collected from automobile owners.
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