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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1909
Page
2
A 1909 snapshot of headlines and anecdotes from Marble Hill Missour i from Halley’s comet to airships and roads. It notes rising business volume, college reforms, and travel by air, alongside humorous local vignettes and cautionary takes on perjury and accidents.
The fragment discusses Sir Thomas Browne and a critique of the idea that poverty fosters genius. It notes arguments that poverty cannot elevate one, while asserting poverty’s cruelty can drive personal effort to escape. The text cites historical commentary on common errors of its time.
In Greece the navy mutiny ends with government taking formal possession of the arsenal. Eight ringleaders sent to solitary confinement and to be court martialed. Loyal ironclads guard Salamis as rumors swirl about the torpedo flotilla under Tipaldos planning further action. Government chaos follows, with talk of a military dictatorship to restore order.
Angry mutterings sweep Charleston Missouri as a mob plans to lynch George Jackson a 21 year old ne er s arrested for attacking Mrs Phenia Henderson a 90 year old widow living near Linda Point Henderson was attacked after returning from a visit and beaten to unconsciousness beneath her porch Authorities report threats and calls for vigilante justice surrounding the case
George Perry Smith of Montana wed Miss Reba Florence Pennypacker of Norriston Pa in Detroit. Smith's mother Mrs Susan Otterman Smith, who died last week in Missoula Montana, was buried in Woodmere Cemetery in accordance with her wishes. The groom is the son of the deceased and superintendent of the gas works in Missoula.
In St Joseph a coal famine looms as the railways seize coal consigned to a local firm. Twenty carloads of Cherokee coal were seized last week by a railway company in transit for a St Joseph firm, signaling tightening fuel for hauling trains.
Warrants were issued for eight students Carl Schatmavlzie Grover Welch Tony Ivy Newton Tarbell Herbert Milholland Oliver Hostetter Guy Nichols and Arthur Ritchey of the Eastern Illinois normal school for rioting tied to the ducking of George May in the Normal lake last spring. Two grand juries have failed to return indictments.
Otis Pearson a 41 year old Indianapolis man died of hydrophobia a year after being bitten by a dog He gave scant attention to the wound at the time saying it was only a scratch No ill effects were felt until last week widening the mystery of the long delayed illness and death
Thamas Gay of Streator Illinois was arrested by secret service agents in Chicago after allegedly swindling James Tierney of New Orleans out of 16000 dollars in a fake wrestling match.
A court decision upholds that Desplaines River is not navigable and blocks state claims to the river bed. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled against the state in the Economy Light and Power case, confirming the contract for river work with power goals cannot stand.
The state contends it owns the riverbed at the Economy Light and Power dam site and that the Des Plaines is navigable. The proposed dam would obstruct navigation and the contracts cited by the Economy Company lack justification for crossing the Des Plaines river.
In Cairo a St Louis resident, Harvey Hawex, slipped and fell into the Father of Waters during a welcome for the president. The 20,000 strong Missouri Kentucky and Illinois crowd watched as local helpers pulled him from the water without further incident.
In Los Angeles probate records the will of the late Mrs. John E Jones is filed disposing of an estate valued at 4.5 million dollars. The University of Southern California receives a 100000 dollar bequest to fund scholarships for needy students.
Leon de la Grange of Doncaster shattered world records for flights up to one and a half miles, covering the distance in 1 minute 47.5 seconds. The achievement marks a new benchmark in aeroplane speed and endurance.
Natural gas was struck on the J. M Turley farm northwest of Nevada at a depth of 20 feet. To test flow the gas was lighted and flames burned for about two hours before being subdued.
Buffalo reports the death of millionaire meat packer John Jacob Dold, leader of Jacob Bold Packing Company, at his home in this city. The obituary notes he was in Totlinger, Germany sixty three years ago, and cites his age as 63.
David Garfinkel, jailed at police headquarters, is held on information from Chicago police. He has not spoken beyond confirmation that investigators seek a confession. Chicago authorities probe a trafficking ring moving St Louis girls to Chicago for improper purposes, with St Louis and Kansas City padrones implicated.
London reports General William Booth, chief commander of the Salvation Army, is rapidly losing his sight after a feature platform illness. Doctors say he will continue to lead the work for 15 years despite infirmity, with a veteran churchman stating he will still supervise salvation efforts worldwide.
Walls Walla Washington report states Reverend Pred erted Hi Ward, pastor of the Hap tist church at Preewater Oregon, pled guilty to bigamy and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. He admitted having wives in North Carolina Tennessee and Kentucky and had recently married in Oregon.
Washington reports that Itag scientists with American college diplomas are sought for government service. The new field of research in the Philippines is directed by the government's sanitary experts, inviting qualified personnel to join the program.
Los Angeles California October date reports Guterrez De Lara a Mexican Liberal charged with anarchy freed from prison on three dollar bail.
Inchan Anteau a former Seoul editor identified as the ameesia of Prince Ito. He and another twenty Koreans swore an oath to kill the Japanese statesman, forming part of a conspiratorial organization.
In Chicago, James Echols was identified by victims by his large feet after an attempted robbery and murder. He is held for the grand jury.
London reports a rumor in the house of commons as Reginald McKenna admits confidential drawings for the dreadnaught Indomitable cruiser have vanished. The first lord of the admiralty confirmed the loss amid inquiries and public interest in naval development.
In Kemper County Mississippi a mob killed four Black residents after they allegedly fatally harmed an Assyrian peddler named Kahn prompting local authorities to investigate. The violence followed a confrontation that left multiple people dead and sparked calls for calm amid rising tensions.
Congregation seeks a pastor after hearing about a church glory outreach. Local church members discuss mission, leadership needs, and upcoming service plans while evaluating candidates.
Milwaukee congregation debates the churchs next pastor as two candidates from Chicago and Mendota deliver the same sermon theme The choice hinges on who best fits The Church Givers lesson and the long search for a minister continues amid cautious expectations
New York figures reach a preliminary agreement to box for the heavyweight championship under Marquis of Queensbury rules. The match would be at least forty five rounds, with purses split 60 40 in favor of the winner, plus a forfeit and stake adjustments. A July 1910 date target and referee selection to be decided once the venue is fixed.
New York City bartered tale of van den porg branderberg, jailed again amid marital strife. Reports say he was arrested after earlier incidents in July and November for alleged unpaid support, with claims he has paid nothing since December.
Petersburg observer Captain Weaver who cast the vote that seated John A. Logan in 1864 marked his seventy third birthday Friday. He received congratulations from friends in various parts of the state and is noted for his role in electing Logan to the thirty fourth Federal assembly.
A massive waterspout struck Genoa Italy causing severe damage in the village of Pharr de Popalo. Numerous houses were uprooted and many teenagers in the square were displaced as the waters surged through the area.
Four year old Elmer Landgraf of Mount Vernon died after eating kraut linked to a sudden illness. Parents Mr and Mrs E Landersf reported the incident. Authorities reported the cause as plomaine betsouing noted in the local health bulletin.
The text argues that health rests on right living and proper timing of wholesome habits and medicines. It promotes the California Fig Syrup Company's Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted laxative, urging readers to buy genuine products from authorized sellers. It also includes a child’s distress and a conversational anecdote about a social invitation, from a Harper's excerpt.
An OCR fragment discusses mothers care and caution with Castoria bottles and children, mentioning warnings and rituals, and weaves in garbled names and stray lines about a street scene and a character named Kesry Driuemand, with unclear references to care and remedies. The piece reads as a collage of cautions, anecdotes, and nonsensical phrases from an old page.
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