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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
1
Judge ercal 7 P. Limbach presiding for Circuit Clerk and Recorder McMinn County. Taylor and Lora cher represent Pepa Clippard. Charles G. Bavelle for December and Witner.
Porren Pauses, reputed wealthiest man in Chicago, died at his home on May 4 from heart failure. The entry notes political tensions in Pemiscot and Cape counties, a damaging worm attack on a local mill, a fire at the Soodart Patent Palley Company causing $800,000 in losses, and upcoming St Louis World’s Fair openings around May 1 194. It mentions a copy of the Western Publisher magazine and references to Missouri editorial figures Bro. Lusk and Bro. McMallin in a discussion of party politics.
Fragmented text reports Senate committee inquiry into sugar ownership in Cuba. References England jailing Irish editors and reactions to the King. Mentions Boss Hanna, Senator elect Gorman at Erkektine College, and President Roosevelt’s expected activities.
A fragmented political column criticizes Roosevelt era decisions on the Panama Canal and Philippine policy. It argues Senate action is needed before adjournment, questions trust battles and central government moves, and highlights public discontent with wage growth, pacific policy, and American troops in the Philippines. The piece notes Cuban views on governance and criticizes claims about revolutionary army impact.
A lecture or essay extols the power of focused effort and willpower. It argues that success hinges on persistent, directed striving across professions and life paths, warning that luck fades without hard work and disciplined recreation, urging readers to adopt the motto I can and I will.
A past split over enforcing the merchants license under the Beverage and Liquor Act was resolved. The court sustained Judge Fortio Chr’s case, reversing prior holdings that druggists were exempt from prosecution. The finding rejects claims that prosecutors used paid buyers to obtain evidence.
The Anti-Saloon League District Convention convened in Charleston Missouri on April 22 1908 representing Madison Bollinger Cape Girardeau Stoddard Mississippi New Madrid and Butler counties. Delegates heard Rev RB Rungeill and Dr E K Barclay address temperance gains including numbers of saloons closed and the plan to expand organization through pulpit agitation legislation and law enforcement.
Delegates in Charleston gather for the first district convention, endorse the anti liquor program, elect delegates to the national anti saloon league, and thank local hosts and churches. Officers praise leadership and pledge to publish proceedings in regional papers, as the session adjourns in prayer.
A dramatic river rescue aboard the burning City of Pittsburg highlights presence of mind. Dr. W. T. Daugherty of Marion Kentucky, his wife, and their child survive after he steadies them with life preservers and faces death with calm resolve as flames close in and the river offers the only escape.
Southeast Hotel governor granted pardon for Ei L Smith who served ten years for arson in Wayne county. In April a railroad yard incident in Carathesville killed Joe Fitzpatrick. John Crosshot killed Pres ton Smith after a brush fire led to a barn fire and a fight. A fisherman Parrott killed while dynamiting near this city. A starving family found in North Fredericktown. Post office shortage probe in Boott County with deputy Pell implicated. A Cotton Belt train struck a cow near Delia, killing fireman George Humphrey and injuring others.
Journal notes a damaged train incident involving Mr Humphrey and Mae with a family, detailing escape from injury as Glen Allen figures, Jamon of the plate, Kennett and Lona Denton, sister of Rev. J C Denton, were on board. The riders describe the collision as a rough jolt but they escaped unscathed.
Probate court schedule begins May in Missouri with numerous names listed for estate settlement. Judges and administrators require all listed individuals to appear on their designated days to make settlements per law.
Notice to creditors and interested parties that J R Huonny as administrator of W J Hightower's estate will present final settlement at the next term of the Probate Court in Marble Hill on May 12, 1902.
A notice offers 12 page home magazine on flowers fruit gardens and more. It promotes enlarged issues, new departments for poultry and farming, and short stories. Subscribers may receive a full year for 26 cents sent to Vicks Family Magazine, Rochester, NY.
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