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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
2
A collage of jumbled snippets and humorous asides reflect early 20th century whimsy. Topics range from diet fads and explosive doughnuts to fashion, travel, and oddball claims about Ireland, Switzerland, and Napoleon. The text includes regional humor, stray anecdotes, and social observations presented in a breezy, satirical tone.
A German resident who paid no tax on his pole last year cut down the only pole on his premises and forced his wife to hang clothes on the roof. He now studies English 42 nights a night school to learn if the collector is spoofing him.
New York crime report details a tunnel entry into a pawnbroker on Heater Street where jewelry valued at 250000 to 280000 dollars and securities were stolen. Thieves entered via a rear wall, avoided a burglar alarm, wore gloves, and escaped with bundles hidden in drawers and floors.
Despair spreads as the siege and sickness grip Constantinople. A besieging force with relief attempts and ominous rhetoric intensify as talks stall and military leaders press for action. Amid rumors, loyalist factions vow to defend the city while negotiating for aid and relief.
The official appraisal of Edward Haren's estate, processed for two years in Cranes county, cites a rounded estimate of seven dollars. The prelim tax payment of 187 dollars was reported to the state comptroller on March 1910, with subsequent adjustments noted.
There is indication of university discussions praising ex President Test Bebe and elevating John Hopkins to leadership of the university. The Crip Wide congress president asserts support for the plan, noting strong trustee approval and a push for election of the university’s next leader.
The enAiragettes attempted a meet in Hyde Park and were mobbed by about 10 000 people. They were pelted with turf sleds and missiles. Police tried to clear the scene as rioters tore hats and cloaks from the women and struck some in the face.
In Little Rock after repeated reports by joint conference committees over the budget, the House and Senate failed to agree on state funds and adjourned. The conference agreement averted an extra session but Alice Arkansas’ state guard was disbanded in April, leaving the state without militia. The move followed constitutional appropriation debates and political maneuvering in the legislature across March and April.
A steel rocket carrying Rodman law misfired during a public test in New York. The device surged upward and exploded near spectators, wounding several and sending debris into the crowd. Authorities described a failed launch as people gasped and fled, with minor injuries reported among onlookers.
Reports indicate dozens dead and many wounded as a massive cyclone lashed parts of Georgia Louisiana Mississippi and Tennessee on Thursday night. Officials warn the death toll will rise as communications improve and full property damage is tallied in the millions.
The text alleges a doctor named Friedmann or similar figure claims cure for a patient and swears under oath in a court, while a separate NYC upper bay drowning incident reports Wechter & S. Weeker of Perth Amboy sinking by an unidentified craft.
Champaign and surrounding areas were shaken by the reported disappearance of Mise Clara Moe Prosser of Chicago and HH Harsrood of Carreliton. The couple, both University of Illinois students, were later found to have eloped to Chicago and married.
A fire at a Pilbert Street residence killed eight people including children aged ten to a month. Mrs Petsy Holland died, and her husband, Eills Holland, was badly burned while Uygas in the kitchen range exploded. The blaze followed a lamp explosion triggering deadly flames.
South Carolina's Tilman fails to clinch the chairmanship of the powerful Senate Committee on Appropriations as Democratic leadership awards the post to Senator Martin of Virginia. In Louisville two carpenters J. J. Walton and Everett Thomas die when a tower collapses in a high wind at the Louisville Railway Company's repair shops.
The body of Joseph Couture was found head first in seven inches of water in a ditch near White Bear Lake. Police believe he fell in and was too stunned to swim or rise. The event occurred in Paul, Minnesota, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
President Wilson will not serve as alumni trustee of Princeton University because his executive duties require all his time. The announcement appeared in the Princeton Alumni Weekly.
Former North Dakota governor John Burke could be named treasurer of the United States by President Wilson, succeeding Carmi Thompson. He is a close friend of Secretary Bryan.
In Columbia the jury found Henry Lee Moore guilty of murdering his mother Georgia Moore and his grandmother Mary Wilson. The trial centered on the alleged killings at the family home, with the verdict delivering a verdict of guilt on both charges.
George E Williams of near Atlanta Kansas shot and killed his 1 year old daughter Nora then killed himself. He fired at other members of his family without effect. He had been in ill health.
Mayor Lew Shank, after advocating potato and owl schemes to break up combines, turns to vaudeville at 3600 a week. He asserts the move will aid the people and curb high prices.
In Rheims France two sergeants of the army aviation porpa were fatally injured during a midair collision amid maneuvers by a Lotilla of five aeroplanes. The incident occurred during training exercises.
Reports allege Hae confessed to the crime to spite Jurvet, as guards protect the accused in Salem. Authorities describe threats and tense moments near the jail as crowds gather, with officials appealing for calm and Governor Doe Witte considering further action.
The passage accuses Speaker of the House Washington of presiding over a deficit in the current fiscal year. It asserts there will be a shortfall exceeding 140 thousand dollars and faults the committee and party actions for alleged irregularities. The text reflects political contention over appropriations and revenue projections.
A major slide at the Culebra Cut during nighttime operations on February 8 knocked down five tracks and overturned two steam shovels. The mass slid into the cut, forcing debris to reach a height of 39 feet and destroying equipment. only one construction track remains in service.
A home for superannuated circus performers is planned by the Showmens league. A recently organized head of circus executives met with Col WH Lte F Cody, the president, to discuss the project.
Gen Byler accuses Allany N Col of malfeasance and neglect of duty as state prisons superintendent, removal from office ordered amid charges and proceedings.
A timid woman with a sturdy farmer consults a station master about the 3:15 and 4:30 trains. The exchange reveals no freight trains or capresems before the next departures, with the couple uncertain about schedules and travel plans.
Fragmented text describes a child named Martha resisting sleep while a father, mother, and others attempt to help. After threats and a coarse tactic, the scene calms as Martha finally settles. A later line mentions another child and a plea for mother’s help.
A bystander voices a puzzled remark about a person’s time and years, suggesting a contemplation of how long five years feel and how the present relates to the past. The fragment hints at memory and perception without clear details or names.
A scrambled draft describes a generous gift and a curious tale with hints of a contest or ceremony. Names and places blur while references to awards, a war berth, and a remote marrow theme appear. The piece hints at public gifting, protection, and a potentially satirical or allegorical event with repeated garbled phrases.
A caregiver describes a baby with persistent eczema on the face including cheeks and around the eyes. The text notes scratching, discomfort, and attempts at care with various remedies and medical advice. The fragment mentions parental actions, possible treatments, and concerns about the condition swelling or worsening overnight.
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