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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
2
A jumble of gossip and curiosities notes fashion shifts from harem skirts to raglan overcoats, mentions a London coronation procession price, and questions about culture. It cites scattered facts about costumes, trends, and public interest, including a Kentucky goat and a Princeton stadium project.
Victor Herbert calls Chicago the nation’s musical center as he notes many men in the city play their own part. An American earl reportedly paid $25,000 for a handkerchief in Paris recently, with speculation about preparations for a social or fashion event.
An estimated five million dollars will be spent by Americans on seats to view the coronation pageant. England appears to seek a rich return as callous excess meets ceremonial spectacle.
A fragment mentions an author losing faith in life, believing self harm could be avoided. It notes his book titled How to Te Happe and discusses a controversial gender view about clothing and masculinity, suggesting women wearing divided skirts while men keep clear attire.
A fragment mentions a "pasha" skirt as the latest trend. It suggests a cheap DIY method by sewing two four sacks together to a litre below the middle and punching holes at the bottoms. The text ends with a casual exhortation to try it, noting unfinished wording.
A New York dance featured a guest wearing a chest piece of five snakes wound around the wearer. Guests offered varied opinions on the decoration, with many expressing disapproval after sober reflection.
Sixty seven vessels arrive in Chicago daily during the navigation season. This figure excludes the gasoline launch that comes in at the end of a towline after having gone dead four miles out.
A New York fashion report predicts velvet trouser cuffs will dominate summer wear. The piece hints that if embraced, many will avoid commenting on the related trend of the harem skirt.
Washington society girls take up cooking with eager commendation from self-appointed critics of femininity. The piece notes the fad’s social curiosity and the gaze of critics on fashionable women embracing domestic arts.
The article asserts pests damaged the peach crop by 8 million dollars and warns that if bugs and frosts persist the remaining fruit could be dumped into the river next summer, signaling severe agricultural impact and potential market disruption.
A historian argues against traditional legends saying Columbus may be questioned as an impostor. She notes prior denials of Isabella selling jewels and suggests future generations could declare George Washington a myth. The passage reflects ongoing debates over iconic historical figures and their legacy.
A French aviator completed a 208 mile flight in 132 minutes demonstrating sustained speeds over 80 miles per hour. The note highlights potential of human flight in heavier than air machines with safe capacity for 12 persons, implying near limitless possibilities for aviation development.
President Taft hurried from Harrisburg to New York after his wife Mrs Taft suffered a nervous attack similar to one two years ago. She remained in bed as the president, Miss Helen Taft, and Henry W Taft's family aided her care. The clasp of events caused strain on the president as he moved to his brother’s home and colleagues in Watertown Conn were alerted.
Washington reports stress that Secretary of War Stimson and the cabinet face possible indictments amid a bribery scandal probe. Rumors link Tennessee action to successor selection, with Taft era officials under scrutiny as the grand jury weighs charges and Senate intervention risks.
In El Paso Texas reports say peace negotiations in Mexico are broken off. Provisional president Aladero learned General Ficvero, a key revolutionary leader, began marching toward Mexico City after signaling support for the government. Renewal of talks would require Mexican government consent and the Llaz retirement.
John Dietz, former defender of Cameron Dam, was found guilty of first degree murder in Hayward Wisconsin for killing deputy sheriff Oscar Harp. Dietz and his wife Lealle were acquitted on separate counts. his son was also acquitted. Dietz received a life sentence.
About 1500 members of a revolutionary party are secretly armed and waiting for orders to seize government buildings in Mexico City. The cabinet is disrupted by President Diaz's refusal to resign after Juarez's fall, with affairs in the capital nearing a crisis likely to trigger a bloody street fight.
Three men narrowly escaped death as a blaze in Columbia Tennessee damaged the business district. They were pinned under fallen walls but were rescued as the fire caused about 325000 dollars in damage.
Gov. Carrell Adj. Gen. Logan and State Labor Commissioner Vandine visit Muscatine to settle the button factory strike where about three hundred workers are idle.
Members of the state legislature who had been away in Alabama for weeks to block repeal of the election law have returned to Knoxville.
Frank Henry, an aged Cairo resident, was killed when a street car derailed and trapped him under the wheels. It took over an hour to recover the body. the motorman was arrested.
Washington reports a House bill proposing a $20 monthly pension for Miss Evaline Clifton of Marshfield Missouri, claimant that her father Nathan Clifton served as a private in the Revolutionary War and died in 1804. Clifton is said to be 94 years old, with burial in Webster County.
Washington reports the government has docketed an appeal to the U S Supreme Court over the quashing of the Steacey group indictment. Judge Handford of the federal court in Washington ruled the indictment failed to state an offense under Alaska coal land laws.
Charlea C. Schad, once a councilman, faced trial in Pittsburgh accused of accepting bribes related to the recent councilmanic graft scandal. He was found guilty, marking a decisive verdict in the ongoing investigation.
In Kansas City Missouri the Col R T Van Horn Day honors the founder who began the citys first newspaper in 1855 which evolved into the Kansas City Journal. The observance highlights historic journalism contributions and local press heritage.
New York City reports rear admiral William D. Gibson retired, died at his Brooklyn residence from a complication of ailments. He was 72 years old.
The primate of Habitacre marked his ordination as priest and elevation as a prince of the church with a jubilee celebration in New York. About two thousand faithful, prel ates, priests and clergy attended the service, paying respects to the venerable 75 year old leader.
A box of mailed candy sickened and nearly killed dentist A M Winters and his wife in Topeka. Doctors treated them overnight as investigators sought if the sweets carried strychnine or arsenic. Winters had been indicted by a federal grand jury for sending obscene letters and is free on $5,000 bond.
Westbound Denver & Rio Grande passenger train No. 1 the Pacific Coast Fiver derailed on a curve near Minturn, about 30 miles west of Landville. Two passengers were killed.
Nashville Tennessee reports a bus in Columbia sustained 200000 in damage after a fire in the business section. Investigations are underway to determine the cause and assess losses for owners and insurers.
Washington DC. The Hardwick resolution demanding a full investigation of the sugar trust passed the house by a unanimous vote. The move aims to scrutinize pricing and practices within the sugar industry and seeks government oversight.
Members of the executive committee of the Illinois State Farmers' Institute voiced support for the proposed reciprocity trade agreement with Canada at a Chicago gathering. The discussion highlighted potential benefits for farmers and regional commerce.
The steamer Merida of the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship company bound from Vera Cruz to New York was sunk in a collision with the Admiral Parra gut off Cape Charles Virginia.
A new Juarez government forms and outlines peace plans. Secretary of War Carranis will lead rail repair and authorize permits for the Northwestern railroad. An armed insurrection is active with mobilized forces, and the capital at Jour is threatened as officials seek to stabilize the region.
A diplomatic council in Mecca City discussed protecting allies and safeguarding the capital from threats. Wilton urged collaboration among foreign representatives to outline arrangements and ensure coordinated defense actions amid rising tensions.
A Washington update notes the Interstate Commerce Commission’s action on a hot weather prevention measure amid attempts by Basin Fe and 30 other roads to raise rates on shipments. Officials aim to curb price increases and protect consumers during peak season.
In a fog shrouded clash over the nornhome of Johbaanesiha the aviator Herlin Cermacy-Aviator Nekon Ved Lev was killed after ramming a bulldlicg with his aeroplane. He plunged to the earth and died within minutes amid a tangled wreck.
In an auction room sale of Napoleonic army relics a guards officer head dress sold for 350 dollars a Waterloo era lieutenant helmet brought 575 dollars and a saber presented by Napoleon drew 1270 dollars reflecting strong interest in historic artifacts.
A wind storm swept central and north western Kansas causing significant damage to fruit trees and minor damage to other property. The event disrupted local areas as winds persisted, leaving scattered debris and disappointed growers.
Right Rev Mer Tiben of Wichita Kansas is named by the pope as bishop of Leneain Nebraska succeeding the late Right Rev Thomas Honacum.
Forest fires in Narkhamsted Connecticut have burned over six thousand acres of valuable woodland but are now under control according to state fire officials. Fire crews battled the blazes for hours, containing the spread and preventing further damage to nearby timber stands.
Joe Blakesipe of Chicago seeks a divorce claiming his wife, daughter of Fire Captain Shaughnessy, was held against her will and forced to marry. He asserts the marriage is invalid and vows to proceed with separation.
In South Bend a $59,000 alienation salt case was renewed in court, naming Florence N. Hering against the wife of her former husband, Francis Earl Hering, former national president of the Order of Eagles.
An Eskimo, seeking to understand telephone use, learned from Prof McMillan about why wires on poles carry voice. He then tried his own crude setup by anchoring wire to the ground and speaking into it, hoping to hear his words echoed back, only to fail and react with a puzzled expression at his white helper.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a mix of archaic line fragments and unclear dialogue about hesitation, a proposed action, and a warning to Miranda to be careful to avoid self-deception. The readable content is limited and context is missing.
The readable text shows garbled speech about an unusual person and a vague event. It mentions a base, a wallet, and a possible threat in disjoint phrases, with no clear names, places, dates, or concrete actions to confirm specifics.
The readable parts describe someone awaiting a visitor at an establishment and uncertain plans about adoption or care. The voice references home, a counter, and thoughts about a teen, with unclear names or dates. The piece conveys a troubled, reflective mood without a clear event or outcome.
A reader letter promotes Postum as a stomach friendly coffee substitute. The testimonial claims headache relief and better health after switching to Postum, with praise for its taste and calming effects on nerves and digestion.
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