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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
2
A garbled Marble Hill Press column riffs on high living costs, price declines in beef, legal notices, and social quirks. It mocks spring poetry trends, laments inflation, and comments on aviators, judges, and subway crowding while poking fun at taxes, marriages, and consumer woes. The piece diet of scattered observations mixes politics, humor, and local flavor.
The California superintendent of education plans to require less work for school children at home but this relief does not apply to chores or keeping the backyard clean.
A New Jersey man threatened divorce after his wife joined a boycott and would not furnish him with meat. The piece notes beef magnates should acknowledge a firm stand in their interests.
Reports indicate counterfeit notes valued at ten twenty or fifty dollars circulated while a counterfeit one dollar silver certificate of good workmanship has been recovered and examined, leaving the public unsettled by the counterfeit activity.
Reports show copper consumption for January at 43 600000 pounds above production, signaling renewed industry activity. The surge reflects improving market conditions and suggests business is moving into the upper era of post panic recovery.
When colored eggs appear in vogue observers note the turkey may lay black eggs at Thanksgiving, seen as tokens of mourning for departed sisters.
Immigration made a big record last year and indications are that this year's figures will be even larger. With such an inpouring the necessity for careful examination at all ports of entry grows. Government officials must be compelled to do their work thoroughly and ensure no undesirables from any foreign land are allowed to land.
The St Louis convention of farmers May 2 gathers thousands of delegates from U S farm organizations to discuss the marriage of politics and reform. Speakers include Samuel Gompers, Ja Follette, Gore, Graves, and Lawrence, with topics on the farmers union, equity, and national cooperation. The schedule features speeches on conservation, education, and the farmer’s role in the nation’s economy. The event includes tours and visits near St Louis, with transport costs tied to railroad rates.
A Friday afternoon blaze swept through the cutting department and dry kiln of the Louisiana Stave and Heading company plant south of Louisiana, Missouri, destroying the entire manufacturing facilities. Loss estimated at about 50,000 dollars.
Mt Vernon Illinois reports J. L Norris a wealthy Waltonville merchant was fined 200 and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail for bootlegging. The case underscores ongoing efforts to curb illicit liquor activity in the region.
Large lava streams thunder from Mount Etna's volcano center near Volta St Giacomo. Towns Borello Bell Passe San Leo and Renagal are urged to flee as cracks widen and ash filled air blanket surrounding areas. Prefect of Catania coordinates safety efforts while authorities warn tourists away from danger zones.
William A. Brown of Brownsville claims he was wrongly confined eleven years in the San Antonio asylum as part of a conspiracy by relatives to deprive him of his portion of a large estate. He has filed suit in Brownsville for 5 million dollars against his brothers James A Brown and Albert Brown his sister Mrs Sanreman and James A Wells former chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee.
In WashingtonDC the Weeks bill to conserve the head waters of navigable streams and authorize up to 11 million dollars over five years for land acquisitions to preserve headwaters cleared by the House committee, signaling favorable action on the measure.
Willkesbarre, Pa. a $250,000 fire Wednesday destroyed the Lohleigh Valley Coal Company Mineral Springs breaker, one of the largest in the state. The blaze caused extensive damage and interrupted operations at the mine complex, authorities said.
In Congress this week the Republican caucus chose Sis as a member while Democrats selected four names for the new Rules Committee. Republicans rejected several nominees from Wal ter Smith to Henry Houtell, and Democrats backed Shamp Clark as ranking minority leader with Oscar Underwood and others filling the remaining seats to complete the party’s slate.
In Philadelphia Iowa a police patrol wagon was dynamited while returning from a false riot alarm in the northeast. The driver and a sergeant were thrown out and badly hurt. The outrage is attributed to strike sympathizers.
George Norman Pierce, age 84, longtime head of the George N Pierce Automobile Manufacturing Company, died in his apartment in Buffalo New York. Funeral arrangements were not announced. The prominent industrialist helped shape early American auto production and marketing in the region.
In Calcutta a Hindu Muslim clash left seven dead and forty injured as religious strife flared. The violence damaged shops and sparked street clashes as authorities rushed to restore order.
Addis Ababa reports Ras Tafari regent has taken control as King Menelik retires from active direction, seizing the government amid the transition. The move consolidates power in the regent as Abyssinia shifts leadership.
A devastating blaze in Mount Hope West Virginia destroyed most of the village, depriving over two hundred families of homes and shelter. Firefighters battled the flames but the stock of houses and community structures were consumed, with residents left to seek aid and temporary lodging.
Petition filed in Independence circuit court seeks a restraining order against Dr B Clark Hyde to prevent taking depositions in Kansas City and Missouri while his $1 090 000 slander suit against John G Paxton executor of the Swope estate proceeds. The move argues depositions are unlawfully taken in multiple places.
Senator Owen of Oklahoma urged a federal department of health in a Senate speech. He cited losses from preventable diseases, contaminated water, and poor sanitation, estimating billions annually in lost productivity and pension costs. He pressed for cabinet-level health leadership and government operation to wipe out diseases like yellow fever and bubonic plague.
Henry L. Pennington his wife and infant child were laid to rest in a single funeral as details emerged from a Rock Island wreck near Marshaltown Iowa. Pennington died in the crash. the wife died of grief days later in Minnesota where she had given birth a day after learning of the loss. The infant died after one day. The wife, daughter of Yotton of Kahoka Missouri, had learned the truth before the rest of the family could be told.
Fairmont Indiana fifteen year old Nellie Caskey saved her one year old niece Marielle Caskey from an oncoming Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive. Both rolled down the bank as the train passed. Nettie grabbed the baby and leaped aside just before impact. Engineer George Jardine was too shocked to continue the run.
The administration railroad bill, carrying numerous changes to the current law and largely amended in sincere introduction by Mr Townsend of Michigan, has been ordered favorably reported by the House committee.
Marshalltown Iowa reports the last identification of Monday's wreck victim came on Thursday when Ht Graham of Hermon Illinois identified the previously unnamed woman as Mrs Annie Robertson of Galesburg Illinois his mother in law.
In Jacksonville Illinois a three year old girl, daughter of farmer Frank Dinwiddie of Literberg, died when she fell into a vat used for dipping sheep.
Jefferson City reports Governor Hadley received a letter from the Wabash informing adoption of an acetylene headlight for engines, the sole road complying with the legislature’s measure. In Jefferson Clay, Hadley faces a suit against First Regiment officers for service at St Louis, naming several second lieutenants from Companies L I and HM.
State entries pour in as the national laying contest opens on November 16 at the central national experiment station. Work begins on the new buildings next week as plans include a safe Fourth of July in Missouri. Governor Hadley asks Saint Joseph Saint Louis and Kansas City to adopt measures to prevent dangerous explosives sales and use.
The Negro board of managers appointed by the ruling body to oversee an industrial program has not secured a location for the facility yet. The group faces ongoing difficulties arranging a suitable site for the institution amid the legislative process.
A fragmentary report notes Jeferean wily Parmeorkh pushing through central Missouri and along the Missouri River valley, advancing steadily in the ninth over the ordinary cement. The article mentions spots on the Upper lande showing a fairly fit stead.
A site on twenty acres immediately east of the de Mente has been selected for the central national poultry project. The surrounding works will start next week with construction of the buildings.
Professor of theology and philosophy at William Jewell College resigns from leadership at the Pleat Dagelet church in Canon City. Resignation takes effect June 1.
Jefferson Ulty slate faced a contentious vote as yen terms were considered for the property. Hungetlan recently completed a purchase, with details revealing the impact on local assets and the alignment of proposed changes with community interests.
The report states Judge Dykeman plans retirement from the Jasper County court after many years of service. He cites a desire to realign his life and recover his health as the main reasons for stepping down from the county bench.
Sedalianipers employed by the Misener estate board of agriculture report 60 percent of the wheat has been wintered in Hestoe Petts Johneonh and Raline Maintion, indicating substantial completion of the seasonal field work.
Springfield reports Hiram Liedt Construction Company awarded the contract on Wednesday to build a new courthouse for Keene. The court had been in session since Wednesday amid discussions and delays.
A fire at the St James canning and pickling factory damaged the building. Authorities say the loss is partly covered by insurance and the blaze is believed to be incendiary.
Jefferson City Governor Hadley issued an Arbor Day proclamation designating Friday April 5 and urged public schools and citizens to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and events.
Jefferson City reports Governor Hadley received a letter from Gifford Pinchot former national forester stating he could not wheel Missqart until the second week in May. The note urges a delayed schedule and impacts local planning and forestry discussions.
Nevada camp of ex Confederates elected delegates to attend the reunion to be held at Mobile. Named to represent the group are Alan J. D Ingram Mastin CG Jewell and TY Hran nook.
Cooper County farmers report wheat yields this year will not exceed four ninths of a crop. In many areas the crop is near total loss, with fields being plowed under to plant corn and oats.
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