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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1912
Page
2
A jumble of quirky observations and social asides, noting fashion costs, absurdities in law and etiquette, a glimpse of early 20th century curiosities. Mentions of Mars years, bachelors taxed, hair grafting, and poets, all sketched in a humorous, speculative tone from a local page mix.
Mexican President Madero declares Pascual Orozco a traitor after a dispute over $25000 from the public treasury. Madero says loyal Mexicans are friendly to the United States, but the U.S. stance may not be as friendly as before. In New York a Taft speech blasts Roosevelt, accusing him of unfairness and deception and predicting a new excuse for reelection.
Theodore Roosevelt responded to President Taft's criticisms in a speech delivered after a disputed procession. The remarks, delivered in Mechmitrs’ fall, accused Taft of disloyalty and pandering to privileged interests, underscoring Roosevelt's ongoing political clash with the administration.
New York reports that United States Commissioner of Labor Charles P Neut and Judge Marin A Koapt of the United States Court are negotiating with 50 railroad representatives and engineers in the Eastern region over increased pay. They say progress is being made but will not discuss the current situation beyond that statement.
Mitch-In and Jirivate gymna slum staged a notable bout in a prominent Flint residence where Myrtle lovers, 18, defeated Mabel Williams, 22, of Grand Hounds, in the seventh round of a 10 round scheduled fight to claim the girls championship of Michigan.
Lieut Col Francis H Hardie retired from the A and A corps and inspector at large of the Ponsmy Canal, died at his New York home from a throat affection. He had been appointed to the canal post in 1910.
Four granite drinking fountains, a gift from the National Humane Alliance of New York, were dedicated in Chicago by the Anti Cruelty Society of Chicago.
In Sterlin Alabama the high school faculty imposes rules banning rats and puffs, high heels and artificial figures for girls on the pile, outlining a new course in figures and attire guidance.
Secretary of War Stimson proposes a comprehensive aviation program totaling 285 officers and 720 enlisted men with 120 aircraft. The plan envisions an organized framework for military aviation as part of the national defense strategy.
A three team baseball league has been organized at the federal prison in Leavenworth Kansas. Some players have shown considerable skill as they compete on the diamond inside the enclosure reserved for the women prisoners.
Senate investigators prepare to reveal how Captain E J Smith and others learned of the Titanic disaster as questions arise about a dinner party claimed by a Toronto passenger. Senator Smith cites Evans's testimony and promises further evidence from Franklin and other White Star officials. The probe resumes into the so called phantom ship sighting with Mount Temple expected to join the inquiry today.
In a remarkable claim, Captain Lord testified that his vessel stood about 20 miles from the Titanic, asserting that such distance would have prevented visible lights. The remark drew swift attention to navigation rules and the reliability of night-time observations.
New York dispatch states 205 bodies are aboard the morgue ship Mackay Bennett off Newfoundland. Corrected lists name George D Widener aboard, with other name corrections. Captain believes most victims may never surface as debris drifts, and death is likely instantaneous for many.
Kantene City Missouri Mrs Rakelney of Bhyero Assyria, survivor of the Titanic disaster, describes being swept from steerage to Morencia Aria as the band sank. She recalls officers locking doors, women and children moved to deck, men crushed at the doors, cries of help piercing the air.
Berne Switzerland reports San Jaime second son of Alfonso of Spain will be deaf for life after months of treatment at Fribourg. Doctors declare the ailment incurable and note no prospects of restoration.
Jury awards Samuel P. Reitzel's five children 7500 in their suit against N. A. Atwood and John Darling of Bath. Reitzel was slain by Walter Steele in an incident described in the Bath edition.
Four granite drinking fountains were dedicated in Chicago on April 27 as gifts from the National Humane Alliance of New York. The ceremony was conducted by the Anti-Cruelty Society of Chicago with attendees from the city.
Rock Island county Republican state attorney candidate 1il-Marry McCackrin was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly sending improper postal cards through malls. The case centers on alleged misuse of mall channels and postal materials in the campaign.
Chicago report says Dr D K Pearsons aged philanthropist who gave between six and seven million dollars to small colleges nationwide is improving his health with hopeful signs recorded by hospital authorities and local observers.
Dr Daniel Pearsons, a aged United States philanthropist, died in a sanitarium after years of giving large sums to small colleges chiefly in the Midwest. He had previously pledged endowments totaling more than 500000 and sold his home to fund charitable work, with gifts to Chicago Theological Seminary Mount Holyoke Wellesley and many others across multiple states.
Myrtle Havers a 7 year old from Flint defeated Mabel Willlate a 22 year old from Grand Rapids in the seventh round of a girls championship bout held at a private Filat residence. The match used eight ounce gloves under Queensberry rules. Williams, famed as Michigan’s best woman boxer, was knocked unconscious by a sharp uppercut after dominating early in the seventh round.
A wind storm moving 56 miles an hour hit Chicago causing notable property damage. Weather signals were shown by the weather bureau and the forecaster warned the storm approached cyclone strength.
New Haven Connecticut obituary reports the death of Dr Francis Bacon aged 81, a renowned surgeon and alienist, recognized expert on yellow fever, who passed away at his home in his eighty first year.
An arned court trial for murder hears circumstantial evidence including a round ordinary black hat found near the scene. The defendant’s counsel argued the hat’s commonness, urging jurors not to condemn a man over a mundane object. As he left the dock the prisoner plaintively requested to wear his hat.
A terse exchange between Walter and an old gent reveals a bet and a murky moment as a guest challenges the host while noting a return to routine virtues. The scene hints at social customs and a casual wager amid unclear context and antiquated phrasing.
Slogan heavy plea invites women with female illnesses to contact Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential correspondence. Secretive firm promises female readers will receive answered letters from women, with no charge or sales pressure, and offers a free 6 page text book by mail.
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