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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
2
A scrambled column of remarks with Mayhem and misprints cites Andrew Carnegie Cecil Rhodes J Pierpont Morgan and events from politics to culture. It mentions New York legislators Belgium suffrage and a White House visit by 500 girls while noting Strawman images and ancient Greek sandals in a playful garbled style.
McVane, after a day of fishing near Ram Ish, slept aboard his dory when a raging April night unleashed a colossal lobster. A wave knocked him unconscious, then the creature bit his throat as he clutched its claw. He dragged the four foot monster to shore, secured it, and later delivered it to taxidermist John A. Lord in Portland. The lobster weighed 11 pounds and measured four feet six inches from tail tip to claw tip.
A composer abroad claimed a grand success for his opera and promised the orchestra a fine supper with wine after the premiere. The premiere flopped and was nearly hissed off stage. In the crowd a lone trombone player finally confessed with earnest tone that he “made it.”
A publisher contrasts American and English wives noting American women with advanced ideas change little after marriage while English women become more demure before marriage yet grow less restrained after wedding. The Philadelphia Record cites this observation as commentary on conventional living and marital influence.
Florentines celebrate Ascension Day with cricket vendors shouting prices as crowds fill cafes and the Cascine. Buyers select songbirds by voice, place cages in the park, and feed treats, while mass, promenades, and shared merriment mark the day along the Arno.
President Loubet of France made a brief trip to visit his mother at her farm near Dauphney. He found her busy with baking and offered to help by kneading dough himself before resuming official duties. A Paris messenger arrived during the domestic moment, but Loubet completed the task and then attended to state matters.
About thirty days ago Charles Hayden moved from his farm north of Waterloo to a farm near Elk River. His fine shepherd dog went with the goods and disappeared after the move. He asked neighbors to watch for the dog. Some time later the dog was found contentedly at the old Waterloo home.
An 18th or 19th century notice describes the late Duke of Portland subscribing to all common newspapers and magazines. The volumes are kept in a rolling oak box lined with white velvet and secured with patent Bramab locks and duplicate keys. The repeat of each volume is shown as 40.’ ct showt S808.
A fragmented description recalls a commemorative half dollar marking Prince Meary’s wharf visit to the United States. The coin weighs slightly more than standard and features Roosevelt and Prince fairy on one side and a mid ocean ship on the reverse. The German inscription promises “In Remembrance of the Journey to America 1902” with “Lloyd Breamer Kronprins Wilhelm” noted beneath.
Article notes the new Cathedral of St John in New York will host seven Chapels of Tongues for German Spanish French Swedish Italian Armenian and Chinese services each Sunday. It recalls Mesopotamian worshippers near by and a bishop’s remark on accommodating diverse communities as the building nears completion.
In Gallia, Austria, two Brezezany grammar school boys fell in love with the same girl and settled their quarrel by a pistol duel. They used old pistols loaded with powder and pebbles, firing from ten paces. One youth was seriously wounded in the chest and may die. the other was only slightly injured.
Portugal's King Carlos I, who ascended Oct 19 1889, faces constant financial pressure and a threatened revolution. By 1892 he and the royal family surrendered a fifth of their income to aid the state, signaling strain on the crown.
A vast cargo of armor plates and paper plates departed Homestead Pennsylvania by train for New York en route to Russia. The shipment to the Imperial yards at Petrograd totaled thirty plates for warships Bordina and Ariel and thirty six tons of paper plates, representing six months of work. The convoy drew wide attention as it left, with princes reportedly noting the display and signaling czar readiness for tensions with Japan.
James J Hill, railroad magnate, praises Shakespeare as a source of guidance and information. He asserts the author provides more valuable advice and exploration than any other writer, contrasting with costly works.
A damaged OCR passage recalls a fatal shooting at a house during an outlaw event. It mentions a $10 payment, a visitor permitted inside, a bullet hole in a wall, and the moment of the outlaw's forgetful act as it affected James. The garbled text hints at a historical US crime scene with a notorious figure.
The article describes a hillside dwelling and cellar used by the James gang as a rendezvous and escape point. It notes a rear stable and former routes where the gang’s famous horse Biroc carried James James from law officers amid prairie terrain and old battlefield memories.
The Northwest Provinces in India sees two American women in top official roles. Lady Curzon, formerly Miss Leeller of Chicago, and Lady La Touche, formerly Miss Rothwell of La Grange, Ind, hold high vice regal positions. Lady La Touche becomes lieutenant governor, the first woman in the empire to hold such a post outside the ruler, while Lady Curzon remains senior. The appointments occur during travel in London, with Lord La Touche long connected to the Indian service. Lady La Touche plans reform work in medical attendance and hospital service after relocating from Cawnpore.
Countess von Schoenenberg of Holland visits New York to locate her deserting husband and pursue divorce. She warns American women against marrying foreigners from royal lines and would rather wed a hardworking mechanic earning $15 weekly than a titled suitor, if offered.
Fragmentary OCR item notes bridges in a snowy mountain area and mentions Representatives Bridges in a political or geographic context. The readable text is incomplete, lacking clear events or dates to define a full story.
A historical figure, initially appointed to the United States military from Minnesota in the 19th century, faced repeated reassignment from infantry to cavalry. After a controversial period at Fort Monroe, he resigned from the army, briefly entered diplomacy as third secretary, and later served in London Berlin and St. Petersburg before being sent to Peking during the siege.
Gen Edward G Bragg, appointed by President Roosevelt as consul general at Havana, celebrated his seventy fifth birthday two months ago and remains active after prior illness. Former minister to Motico, Bragg practiced law in the city for two years and served in the Civil War leading the Iron Brigade. His birthday anniversaries have drawn admirers from far away, with last year's May 20 celebration nearly a state event.
Emith Refers Kiedly Meart Bo Smith Russell tells of three young nieces in Kansas City. On a walk with the youngest, he grows tired and the child kneels on the sidewalk praying for Uncle Bo to win. He ponders his dignity and her faith before they hurry on.
A Glasgow correspondent reports Dundee Established Presbytery discussed allowing cars on Sundays to aid needy folk, while Edinburgh Presbytery ruled Sabbath observance should be decided by each body and not by presbyteries, reflecting broad liberal sentiment in the church.
Archaeologists uncover earthenware coffins containing Roman coins in the ruins of Pompeii. The find sheds light on burial practices, economy, and daily life in the ancient city. Experts note coins may indicate trade connections and local monetary use during the era.
A fragmented report describes a scene on a shore where a boat drifts with a loading boat nearby. The text mentions a person named Raynere Maker and a crew member named Ove OC as the lifeboat struggles against the current while passengers cling to the vessel. The situation shows the boat gradually drifting toward the shore as onlookers attempt to assist.
Emperor William approves the model for Goethe statue to be erected in Rome with the ceremony and head of the statue deemed perfect by sculptors. work rushed to completion for the memorial unveiling.
Methodists in Giant City plan a large revival to be held next July or August. They seek the services of Billy Sunday, former Chicago Cubs player, now evangelist. If secured, a large tent will be erected with no orchestra and a choir drawn from Methodist and other Sioux City churches.
The people of St Joseph County Indiana have built a monument to honor their dead soldiers. The article notes the county’s strong volunteer contribution in the Civil War and describes the monument as finer and more expensive, reflecting the community’s memory and pride in its veterans.
The text records Joseph Jefferson’s answer when asked why he never introduced a dog into Rip Was Winkle. He says a dog would not please everyone because each person has a special idea of how the dog should be, and the wrong timing could spoil everything.
A bustling British city gains two completed public parks with a third in construction. Residents express appreciation for the tranquil urban spaces and the effort by local authorities to enhance recreation and community life.
The Alps presented a royal eagle of enormous sine. The bird was said to be caught while airborne near lofty Alptod regions and carried off a lamb stolen in Sock In beak.
May 12 Lake Barali Minn reports a cure for rheumatism found by Mrs Wildebrandt after suffering arm pain from rheumatism. She read of Dodd's Kidney Pills, tried one dose, felt relief, and continued usage. The piece also advertises general remedies and testimonials about pain relief.
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