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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
2
A miscellany of quirky notes and quotes on culture science and society. items include opinions on education and diet a Scottish lake record a New York car armor idea and observations on Japanese military honors and American promotion practices.
A garbled passage notes a Moosejaw man cured of rheumatism by lightning and mentions other lightning cure anecdotes. It cites an American millionaire paying $40,000 for a Titian and references divorces, a submarine bowt, and scattered garbled phrases about postal matters and reform.
Report from Tuesday's election shows W. J. Bryan expressing satisfaction at Democratic gains and Missouri's return to the fold. Sherman comments from Utica cite a Republican majority in his district and praise Roosevelt administration while noting Hearst's New York setback. The piece frames a broader view that the public backs continued prosperity under Democratic leadership.
In a quoted interview Peter A Porter of the Thirtyfourth district declares alignment with the Republican majority in the next Congress. He notes his election by independent Republicans and supportive Democrats, stating he is a Republican himself and will join the Republican ranks in voting. Porter defeated Wadaworth.
Reno Nevada reports that Tom Higfoot, an Indian runner, vanished after delivering election returns for the Wonder Mining district. Deputies scour the countryside east of Reno for him amid fears he fled to the Dixie to avoid prosecution. The missing man holds the fate of a Second district judge candidate and several Churchill county races. Authorities believe he was intercepted and robbed of the returns.
Albuquerque unofficial returns from all 25 counties show Arriba county voting Republican by 600 in favor of the ticket. Reports indicate W H Andrews likely reelected as delegate to Congress. In Topeka the tally favors W A Harris for governor, with Hech's plurality shrinking to about 3,000 as Democratic state central committee asserts Harris victory.
A recount petition was filed in Honolulu after Republican candidate A M Brown was defeated by Democrat C P Laukea. The move follows the election results and seeks to overturn or verify the sheriff race outcome.
The article notes Boot’s speeches at Kansas City as part of his western tour. The first event is scheduled before the Commercial sub on November 18, with a second address on November 20 before the Trans Mississippi Commercial congress.
Albany Georgia and Nevada claim a new world record for a five member team with 490 targets hit out of 598 shots, marking a standout mark in shooting competition.
In Norfolk Nebraska Judge J F Boyt wins third district by 294 votes amid claims of election irregularities. The report notes challenges to Dr G T Craves and outlines the contested results in the district race.
In Trinidad Colorado Report dated November first described Mount Cale Witch four miles west of town as erupting. Observers note ash and lava activity with residents watching from safe distances as authorities assess volcanic threat.
The crop reporting board notes preliminary 1906 corn production at about 2,681,006,000 bushels with an average 20.2 bushels per acre, compared to 28.8 last year and a ten year average of 25.2. Tables list state by state estimates for principal states, with quality and other crop yields for buckwheat, potatoes, hay, tobacco, and related measures. The data remain provisional pending final estimates next month.
The Kansas Supreme Court rules in favor of the Missouri Kansas Texan Railway Co granting thousands of acres of prime farm land and city land in Kansas. The decision stems from a case against Watson and cites government grants to Union Pacific. The ruling mentions improved land and broad state impact.
James J. Hill, railway president, told a banquet that the nation faces a transportation problem needing time, patience, and enormous spending. He urged construction of a 15 foot canal between St Louis and New Orleans and said government should pursue this as a major national project. He called for stronger trade relations with Canada.
Esther Bumner Damon, claimed to be the last surviving widow of a Revolutionary War soldier, died in Plymouth Union aged 93. She wed Noah Damon in 1835 when she was 21. he was then 75.
Chicago reports M Ns Setahas, once a president of the Illinois Central railroad, has traveled from New York and resumed active control of the system, proceeding alone to his office.
The International Fair in San Antonio Texas closed after eight years of operation. It drew about 60,000 visitors daily with peak crowds up to 75,000 on special days, marking its most successful run in history.
The immense dirigible balloon La Ville De Paris built by Hr Deutsche completed its first successful flight. It remained aloft for one hour and covered about 12 miles, marking a notable early achievement in air travel.
A dead body was located at the preserves near the home of Bradley and Wealthy Sour exporter in New York. The case involves two pet buck deer and a note of unclear motive. authorities are investigating the scene for further details and identities.
A historical note recalls the hanging of Chicago anarchists 19 years ago and their dispersal by authorities.
A garbled report claims Lenton Observer queried shoeblacks in London about an American allegation. The piece suggests 69 people paned, 12 with polluted boots, and others labeled indifferent, with unclear context and details.
A wandering man slept on a church pew in Portsmouth after entering during Sunday morning services. He said he had spent the previous night on cushions near the front, awakened at daylight, and left without disturbance after the janitor checked the scene. The report appears in the Portsmouth Time. Also notes advice on laundering white goods with Defiance Starch to preserve fabric appeal and stiffness.
A note from Country Life in America highlights snowdrops as the Northern United States’ reliable early bloom. The delicate white flowers appear before snow fully melts, tolerate narrow city passageways, and prefer partial shade with early March blooming in cooler, northern exposures.
A pension plan for aged and disabled employees will be introduced soon by the Boston and Maine railroad. A New York capitalist widow funds a magazine printed in blind point type for the blind. The quotes emphasize doing good in ordinary times and greeting sunny days.
In a moonlit tavern world of revelry and danger, Lavender Creighton and Gonzaga follow a wounded man and a brewing plot. Jabez Miller is slain amid accusations while Gerald Creighton hides a dangerous truth as Lavender faces peril and betrayal.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a motive related to a person named Imtiams and a plant identified as Nymphaea. It mentions a plant plan furnishing a staple food for the Klamsth and references a great yellow water plant shown to botanists, implying a link to a botanical or agricultural context with unclear dates or locations.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a tribe and a figure named Sean nodie in a vague descriptor of a digest. It references an Aten, a crowing event, and a Myerngn's Magazine without clear context or dates. The readable words suggest a transitional item rather than a full news story.
An OCR fragment from Inhpot Wight describes reed trumpets placed at a lighthouse, noting unusual sounds or signals from a sat set near the Needhes lighthouse area. The text is garbled but points to a curious maritime beacon setup and unexplained instrumentation.
The article describes the opening of municipal slaughterhouses in the northern quarters replacing street slaughter. It notes abattoirs inspect meat for human consumption, regulate slaughtering and disposal under surveillance, and prohibit sale of tainted meat. Prior to 1810 Paris butcheries slaughtered animals in streets. now abattoirs ensure safety and direct sales to small retailers.
A description from Lip Dincott's recalls a colored Alabama church service where the preacher quipped about John 1 and John Tr. as “John with one eye and John with two eyes.” The choir wrestled with a hymn “Purge Me with Hyssop” and asked for a different garb before singing.
An excerpt reflects on love's awakening and self deception in early modern society. It cites Madame Emile de Girardin and notes Cravath's findings on New York tenements with 357000 rooms lacking windows. The text also mentions Spain's honey production and Germany's beehives in a fragmented, OCR-like excerpt.
The text discusses debility and a claimed pink pill by Dr Williema for dangerous phyaicat decline. It notes varied symptoms such as fatigue ringing in the ears headaches and sleep disturbances caused by overwork or digestive issues. It mentions appetite loss coated tongue and general weakness as possible signs.
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