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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1912
Page
7
All amendments labeled AA were defeated along with the school proposition and the single tax measure. Final tallies showed overwhelming margins against the proposed changes across multiple districts and precincts. Local officials urged voters to await official certified results as precinct totals were reconciled.
The Missouri results show voters defeating multiple proposed changes including single tax and education related measures. Only two counties reported early, with totals near 112,465 for one side and 54,428 for the other, as amid scattered returns and differing county results.
The article notes California and Wyoming leaning Democratic under Roosevelt Taft and Wilson splits. Idaho remains contested with Taft and Wilson claiming electors. Senate majorities in several states hinge on late results with Democratic control likely. States mentioned as unsettled include Illinois Michigan New Hampshire Oregon South Dakota Tennessee and Wyoming.
A Savastopol naval court sentenced seventeen sailors to six years and eight to four years at hard labor for mutiny. The tribunal found them guilty of participating in multiple acts. In New York, Wilson was invited to attend an Iroquois Club social function. The governor was asked to attend a Jefferson Day banquet.
An explosion damaged the Calsary Presbyterian church near President McKinales home after threats against ministers tied to a vice trade. Judge Henry W. Willis and Judge Monry B. Willi of the appellate court in the Twente district were injured and died following the incident while observing election returns.
The 1,649 carat diamond from Johannesburg gains attention as the largest stone yet may be of poor quality. Early reports suggest its value could be limited by its inferior cut and composition despite its unprecedented size.
Bulgarian forces routed Turkish defenders at Tchataldia and Tchatwidja securing a victory. Turkish troops are scattered as Bulgarians pursue, capturing some and inflicting casualties on others.
A Missouri political shift favors Democrats as presidential and gubernatorial outcomes would grant influence over hundreds of federal and state offices and salaries. The piece outlines anticipated appointees, salaries, and the powers of the governor and party committees in shaping patronage across St Louis, Kansas City, and other cities, noting Wilson’s national gains and party control implications.
Hannibal prepares for the State Conference of Charities and Corrections convening November 23 for four days. Nearly 100 participants from Missouri and beyond are expected, with Bo J Noy of the Commercial Club promoting attendance and a host of officials and experts from welfare, corrections, and social work planned to attend.
The capitol commission reached contract terms with Swartwout architects of New York for the state capitol, planning a four-year completion. In Richland a 12-year-old boy and another 12-year-old, from Johnowa Mekkeel and Playd Earay, faced an incident near a west-bound passenger train. New Madrid reports a heavy county vote with close Democratic and Republican tallies. the county seat removal proposal was defeated, keeping the seat in place.
The Missouri Ministers Association urged improved care for aged ministers at its convention in Fulton. Secretary Fulton highlighted a 15 year old endowment fund of 11 000 dollars and called for a larger fund to support retired clergy who wish to stay independent and active in the church. The next annual meeting is set for Hannibal.
A fragment from a fronton page mentions a person named Mire Laisen or Liasaon and notes a funeral with one attendee nearby. The text hints at danger around a single survivor and questions the age of the deceased, but the passage is garbled and several details are unclear.
A fragmentary report notes a candidate for governor stating intent to resign as chair and from a position held in Missouri. The text is damaged and lacks clear names or dates to confirm specifics.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Senator Wometene and Senator Pomorie with garbled phrases about whisky and war. The passage appears to juxtapose political figures with disjointed musings and incomplete quotes, lacking coherent events or outcomes to report.
A garbled note references a war frog named Trey Hy and mentions Walsteoal and Frank-Ne Datey Stranee. The text appears as fragmented lines with unclear relations and missing context.
A grouchy butcher scorns a child who asks for a penny worth of sausage, then curses him to seek the book. The scene unfolds amid a bustling shop in New Orleans.
George Fo Bner, famed railroad man, on his seventieth birthday, agrees with Professor Metchnlief on the value of old wisdom. He notes the old not only possess a tavern but seek it, while Brer adds that those who think they are too old to learn are often those who truly are.
Brief inquiry asks if anything exists about Tim Perk with only a vague note mentioning a film word and two reliable items. No dates locations or organizations are provided. Further readable facts are not present in the fragment.
A reader testifies to relief from stomach and digestive issues after switching to Grape Nuts and Postum. The letter recounts years of pain from overeating starches and fats, prior doctor visits, and a dramatic improvement within weeks, with improved energy and appetite. The notice references Postum Co of Battle Creek and a promotional booklet.
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