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Marble Hill Press

Location

Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1905

Page

2

Fragmented Column of Miscellany from Marble Hill Press

A collection of quips and observations from countrywide topics. Jokey notes include a Montana judge on cadcels and masher jokes, royal family mishaps, Morocco as a trouble spot, airship chauffeurs, courtship borrowing, champagne origin, and Perignon. Also mentions a San Francisco bed death, India trip for the Prince and Princess of Wales, New Jersey auto law, and satire on averages. Local toppers and jokes touch politics, finance, and fashion.

Woman College Presidents Speak On Educated Women

A female college leader asserts that educated women have ceased to be frumps yet warns against portraying women as merely man's pet, urging a balanced view of women's roles and dignity.

Lady College

Lipton Distinguished as Mariner Not Horse Marine

Sir Thomas Lipton earned distinction as a mariner though recent experience before the king shows he was never connected with the horse marines.

Thomas Lipton Horse Marines

Prize fighting vs football ends in fatal injury claim

The note contrasts prize fighting with football noting a player was almost instantly killed by a butt in the stomach. It asserts prize fighting is rarely fatal and hints at a harsher danger in football.

Scotch whisky sales mocked as corn juice by Dr Wiley

Dr. Wiley contends that most whisky sold in the country is American corn juice while noting no universal consensus among golfers on a rising trend.

Dr. Wiley

Christy Mathewson Titled For Easy Street Stay

The Hon Christy Mathewson may occupy elegant apartments on Easy street for a season or two wet and then he will follow the procession Has Beens into the land of Oblivion.

Christy Mathewson

Republican Daily Newspaper Project for Birmingham

A plan to start a new Republican daily in Birmingham Alabama is announced by a gentleman aligned with Mr Carnegie’s view on the dishonor of dying, reflecting editorial stance and local political aims.

Birmingham Ala Carnegie Hieh Washington Post

Remarkable French Man Claims 800000 Cigarettes Smoke

A French man states he has smoked about 800000 cigarettes over the last thirty years to reach age forty and remain alive. He asserts the habit did not kill him and reflects on his longevity.

France

Rail fatalities and injuries in year 1905

A historical note records that 886 people were killed and 13,782 injured in railroad accidents in the country during the year ended June 35 1905. It raises a question about how many attempted to board moving trains.

Detroit Man Seeks Divorce Over Seashell Incident

A Detroit man sues for divorce claiming cruelty after his wife threw a seashell at him. The court finds grounds favoring the wife, citing cruelty. He alleged he was forced to read aloud to her, a demanded habit that contributed to the dispute.

Detroit

Lord Beresford Embraces Total Abstinence On Water Wagon

Lord Charles Beresford takes a seat on the water wagon declaring enthusiasm for total abstinence. If he remains a jolly food fellow, his achievement will be deemed more valuable than naval victories.

Charles Beresford

TenStory Amerika Ship with Elevators and High Priced Restaurant

The new steamship Amerika stands ten stories tall and features an elevator a commodious dining area and the world’s highest priced restaurant. The remark notes that despite city advantages the ship’s patrons could cross the ocean without noticing they had relinquished them if only it had crowded dirty street cars.

Prosperity Drives Demand for Small Denomination Bills

The national treasurer notes rising prosperity fuels demand for small bank notes. He adds that greater prosperity increases the public's need for lower value currency, though effects on other denominations remain uncertain.

Germans Build Largest Boat Named America

A passage notes that German builders, perhaps unconsciously, created the biggest sea vessel yet and named it America, a compliment to the United States that deserves acknowledgment and appreciation.

America

Crusade Against Openwork Women’s Costumes Debuts

The campaign against peek a boo waists and other openwork features of feminine dress will gain traction once men no longer find them attractive or desirable, signaling a shift in fashion norms.

Two Hearts Contend Over Duchess Title and Vows

Theresa von Lynar and Joan of Kernsberg confront duty and love as Theresa refuses to release her vow and Joan presses to install Maurice as Duke. Conrad declares love yet Theresa warns that Joan’s heart may outrun bold claims, while the three weigh fate, loyalty, and empire laws in a fragile garden scene.

Theresa Theresa von Lynar Conrad Joan Theresa von Bynar Maurice Kernsberg Henry the Lion Hohenstein Hell Purgatory Theresa von Iynar Sparhawk Isle Rugen Joan of Mary Mother Cardinal Princes of Holy Church Louis Prince Conrad

Life Work Found in Syracuse Woman Electrical Contractor

Rose B. Richardson, a pioneer in Syracuse, is the city’s sole electrical contractor among women. She runs her company after the death of her brother-in-law, personally inspecting each contract to uphold high standards. Described as young and handsome, she enjoys the work despite its unglamorous nature.

Syracuse N. Y Rose B. Richardson Petticoats United States Miss Richardson

Clearing the System of Anger

A woman explains a method to manage anger by writing and destroying letters rather than calling or sending them. She uses this purge to vent discontent with a butcher and others, then discards the notes, leaving relationships intact while releasing her feelings.

Wife’s Ham Heist At Chelsea Cheesemonger

A newlywed woman visits a Chelsea cheesemonger asking for more hams after stating her husband bought two earlier. The shopkeeper confirms the supply, pointing to many hams hanging from the ceiling, and the woman departs with two more. The episode ends with the shopkeeper’s wicked laugh.

Chelsea

Schoolboy Made Nelson Relic Claim Sparks Debate

A Norfolk landowner says the Nelson initials brick at Paston grammar school is a hoax from about 24 years ago. He alleges a student filled the wall with moss to imitate an ancient relic while Rider Haggard’s father recalled Nelson carving his initials there. Eyewitnesses exist, he claims, with names ready if challenged.

Nelson Norfolk Pastom Grammar School Rider Haggard

Up All Night Quip Sparks Office Banter

Gailey the clerk says he was up early this morning and the boss asks why he looks tired. The bookkeeper retorts that Gailey never rises early, prompting a humorous exchange about being up versus getting up.

Gailey

Letter writer praises friend from correspondence school

Agnes Gottrox compliments a friend's letter writing talents and mentions he attended a correspondence school in the past as Mabel Nuritch recalls the experience.

Agnes Gottrox Mabel Nuritch

Republicans Sweep Chicago Elections Standout Results

Chicago reports a Republican sweep with all ticket candidates elected. Superior Court judges Gary, McEwan, Ball, Kavanaugh, and Ramsey favored. Dems Smietana, Sheperd, Verne trailed. vacancies filled by Smith as Republican, Tolman Democrat. Circuit Court Pinckney Republican, Doyle Democrat. In Massachusetts Curtis Guild Jr. wins governor by about 35 thousand votes. Eben Draper elected lieutenant governor. Moran wins in Sunflower County district attorney race amid independent Suhrie opposition.

Chicago Judges Superior Court Gary McEwan Ball Kavanaugh Ramsey Tassts Smietana Sheperd Verne Judge Superior Court Smith Tolman Circuit Court Pinckney Doyle Massachusetts Boston Mass Curtis Guild, Jr Eben S. Draper John B. Moran Sunflower County Revere Winthrop Chelsea Michael J. Sughrie Moran Press Suhrie

Muskogee Separate Statehood vote results report

In Muskogee the separate Statehood vote fell short of expectations with 1,468 ballots cast out of 2,300 voting strength. Many towns did not hold elections and outside residents voted. Separate Staters hoped for 100,000 ratification, but conservative estimates place it around 30,000.

Muskogvee I T Indian Territory Muskogee

Political upsets across several states and cities

Pennsylvania swept the Republican ring, Berry treasurer won by 100,000, and Philadelphia’s city machine was defeated. Mayor Weaver’s party failed to gain a majority. Ohio’s Democrats carried Pattison for governor, majorities 25,000 to 36,000. Indianapolis chose a Republican mayor, Massachusetts backed its Republican ticket, Maryland defeated Senator Gorman’s disfranchisement plan, and Salt Lake City elected Thomas mayor over the Mormon candidate.

Pennsylvania Berry Tressurer Philadelphia Weaver Ohio Pattison Indianapolis Massachusetts Gorman Maryland Thomas Salt Lake City Morman

Baltimore Returns Signal City Victory for Amendment Defeat

Late returns in Baltimore show the majority against the amendment, with indications of a 20,000 vote margin. Republicans win the sheriff race and three of four city legislative districts, while the Senate stays Democratic and the House may shift Republican if counties align. State results remain clearer.

Baltimore Senate House of Delegates

Republicans Sweep Albany County and City Victory

Albany New York Republicans swept Albany County and city with large majorities. Mayor Charles H. Gaus was elected for a third term by a 6000 vote majority.

Albany N. Y Albany County Charles H. Gaus Ws

Physicians in Texas link oyster sickness to contamination

In Austin and across the state physicians investigate a widespread illness tied to oysters. Initial theories of formaldehyde poisoning are ruled out by chemical analyses showing putrid matter in the shells. Doctors urge the public to stop eating oysters until safety is assured.

Austin Tex

Judge Pancoast Discharges Local Juries In Oklahoma Case

Beaver City Oklahoma Judge Pancoast discharged the grand and petit juries citing illegality under Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Philips. Cases against Kate Gardner for ax murder at Guymon William Reemer for neighbor murder and J W Kemp for killing W J Perkins near Boyd are postponed to the next term.

Beaver City Okla Pancoast Philips Circuit Court of Appeals Kate Gardner Guymon William Reemer J. W. Kemp W. J. Perkins Boyd

Hardware merchant kills daughter in home shooting

Uniontown Pennsylvania report states Hayden R. Craft, a hardware merchant, shot and killed his daughter Elizabeth R. Coddington at their family home above the store, reportedly believing she was the burglar.

Uniontown Hayden R. Craft Elizabeth R. Coddington

Cunliffe Sentenced to Six Years for Express Robbery

Pittsburg report: Edward G. Cunliffe, tied to the Adams Express theft, awarded a six year term in the Western penitentiary after convictions on two larceny counts totaling 101000 dollars.

Cunliffe Pittsburg Edward G. Cunliffe Adams Express Western Penitentiary

Sergeant Is Assassinated in Kansas

Sergeant Richard Lee of Troop D 9th Cavalry was shot and killed in Junction City Kansas on Sunday. No witness saw the back shooting and the incident is under investigation.

Kansas Junction City Kan Richard Lee 9Th Cavalry

Whiskey Destruction in Tulsa Gambler Raid

United States marshals seized and destroyed 1000 gallons of whiskey in a raid on local gambling houses and blind tigers Saturday night in Tulsa Indian Territory.

Tulsa I. T United States

Witte Admits He Is Powerless Over Riga Strike

London dispatch reports Riga industrial associations telegraphed Count Witte at Kharkoff that preparations for resuming the strike are being made and that if carried out, absolute ruin will result. Witte replied that he was powerless to do anything.

Witte London St. Petersburg Exchange Telegraph Company Riga Count Witte Kharkoff

Quarantine convention in Chatta nooga seeks federal control

A quarantine convention held in Chatta nooga resolves to urge Congress to place quarantines under federal authority. Delegates press for uniform nationwide standards and federal funding to enforce health measures across states.

Chattanooga Congress

New York Indicts Expose Election Law Violations

New York receives ten indictments for violations of election law and two for assaults tied to last Tuesday's election. The grand jury, urged by State Attorney General Mayer and the Law Committee backing Hearst's mayoral contest, is considering sixteen indictments with names of prominent politicians among them. Hearst publicized a postal card reading “Truck Driver” about ballot boxes moved from a boarding stable on Front Street. The arrest warrants underlie discoveries of an unsealed lad lad box at a barber shop acting as polling grace. The matter may go before the grand jury and direct evidence will be presented, not John Doe prosecutions.

New York Mayer Jerome Law Committee William R. Hearst Liaw Mrr. Hearst Front Street John Doe Ines

Jury Has Suit Case Case in Susanna Geary Death

Boston grand jury hears the Susanna Geary case on unlawful medical treatment. Indictments expected against at least four suspects, including Lewis Crawford Willian Howard Dr Percy D Meleod and Morris Than. About forty witnesses summoned to testify at the court house Friday.

Na Geary Boston Susanna Geary Cambridge Boston Harbor Bony Whl Lewis Crawford Willian Howard New York Percy BD Meleod Back Bay Morris Court House Nathan

Weaver Vindicated in Philadelphia Reform Victory

The Philadelphia Evening Telegraph reports Mayor Weaver's reform platform winning across the city. Early returns from party headquarters indicate the reform ticket sweeps, with westward wards showing strong majorities and officials predicting a citywide win potentially up to forty thousand votes.

Philadelphia Evening Telegraph Weaver Reform Republican Schiuvikill River Edmonds City Party

Reform Candidates Win In Camden New Jersey

In Camden New Jersey after polls closed the Democratic and Legal Voters League fusion ticket announced Joseph E Newrey carried the city by a safe majority. Other candidates on the ticket were said to have no fair chance of victory.

Reform Camden N. J Democrats Legal Voters’ League Joseph E. Newrey Returm

Fusionists Claim Victory In California Race

San Francisco report cites fusion campaign chairman Daniel A. Ryan saying early figures show a large majority. He estimates Partridge will win by about fourteen thousand votes.

San Francisco Cal Daniel A. Ryan Fusion Campaign Committee Partridge

Syracuse Republicans Win Record Majority for Mayor Forbes

New York state city results show Syracuse Republicans carry the city by nearly 6000 to approve Mayor Alan C Forbes, the largest recorded majority. In Buffalo, Democrats elect Mayor J N Adam by about 4000 in a strong plurality victory.

Syracuse N. Y Alan C. Forbes Buffalo J. N. Adam

Poland under martial law as government quashes 1865 revolution ideas

St Petersburg reports martial law across Poland to curb the movement tied to the constitutional forces of the 1865 revolution suppression. The declaration signals government resolve to nip rebellion in the bud.

St. Petersburg Poland Kingdom of Poland

Villagers Arm at Lien Chow Amid Unrest

Report from Hong Kong describes growing trouble around Lien Chow as villagers reportedly arm themselves amid escalating unrest in the area. The situation signals increased tension and potential clashes with authorities.

Lien Chow Hong Kong

Classmates Kill Youth in Pa School Assault

In Pillsboro Pennsylvania eleven year old James Sinko died after being assaulted by classmates following a class promotion at Homestead public school. He sustained three broken ribs and internal injuries leading to his death.

Pillsboro James Sinko Homestead

Fire destroys Hindman settlement school in Kentucky

Hindman KY night fire guts the W C T U settlement school, the state’s largest of its kind. Thirty five teachers and two hundred children flee in their night clothes as the blaze consumes the building.

Hindman W. ¢. T. U. Settlement School

Gotham May Have Dual Government On New Year's Day

The Tribune reports that William R. Hearst would take the mayoral oath on January 1 if court battles over the contest are unresolved, potentially creating a dual government in New York on New Year's Day.

Academie Francaise New York Stock Exchange Gotham New York the Tribune William R. Hearst

Fire Destroys Resort Hotel in San Luis Obispo

A 300 room Ramo na hotel for Eastern tourists burned to the ground in San Luis Obispo California. No lives were lost. Estimated loss stands at 100000 dollars.

San Luis Obispo Cal Ramona

Republic is Demanded in St Petersburg as Parade Abandoned

In St Petersburg a planned Sunday revolutionary demonstration was canceled by a government placard signed by Gen. Trepoff. A later meeting adopted a resolution warning of possible armed attacks and urging the proletariat to prepare a last, decisive fight to seize power, with plans to paralyze the country and overthrow the bureaucracy.

St. Petersburg Trepoff Whiih Trepauff Council of Delegates Treport Russia Count Witte

Czar Restores Finnish Autonomy Amid Manifesto

In St. Petersburg the emperor issued a manifesto to Finns restoring freer governance after February 1899. It annuls all ordinances since then and military laws of 1901, accepts the senate’s resignation, convokes the Finnish diet for December 20, and empowers it to regulate the budget and broaden electoral suffrage. The manifesto was sent to Finland aboard the government dispatch boat.

Czar St. Petersburg Finland Peterhof Senate

Hotel and Opera House Burned in El Paso

A fire destroyed the Myar opera house built in 1857 and planned as the finest between San Antonio and Los Angeles. The blaze also engulfed a hotel and several stores in the same building. Loss estimated over 100000 dollars. Hotel guests could not save belongings. Building owned by Henry Myar of Camden Arkansas.

el Paso Tex Myar San Antonio Los Angeles Playhouse Henry Myar Camden, Ark

Embassies Demand Protection

St. Petersburg report says the British charge d affaires, in Hardinge's absence, was told by the foreign office that Gen. Trepoff ordered restoration of order in Odessa and Kiev where troops guard the British consulate. Most embassies demand protection for their subjects from the Russian government.

St. Petersburg C. A. Spring Rice Charles Hardinge Foreign Office Trepoff Odessa Kieff

Chief seeks single statehood for Pawhuska Oklahoma

Chief Big Heart former Page Indians governor announced Saturday he will urge Congress to adopt single statehood for the area. He opposes acting Gov. Oklahayula who backs separate statehood. On a prior Washington trip he caused a stir by spending 2500 on valentines sent to various statesmen.

Pawhuska Okla Big Heart Page Indians Congress Oklahayula Washington

Kaiser remarks on Russo German ties cited by Hamburg Nachrichten

The Hamburg Nachrichten reports a pointed Kaiser remark about improving German Russian relations. He notes Count Benckendorff once kept his monocle in place during talks but now speaks German and lowers his monocle when addressed.

Hamburg Russia Germany Hamburg Nachrichten Count Benckendorf St. Petersburg London Benckendorff

Gave Gold Democrats Money in 1896 Contributions

New York corporate witness John R. Hegeman of Metropolitan Life testified that the company made only two political contributions in 1896. One thousand dollars went to Palmer and Buckner old Democrat managers and seven thousand five hundred dollars to the Republican national committee. He said the payments were approved by the finance board and were more moral than political, aimed at defeating the 16 to 1 heresy.

New York John R. Hegeman Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Palmer and Bucknoroold Democrat Republican National Committee Finance Board

A Life Secretaryship In Cork County Council

New York's O'Donovan Abossa will depart for Ireland Saturday to take a life secretaryship with Cork County Council. His return to the U nited States is doubtful. Rossa delivered his farewell address on Boston Sunday.

New York O'Donovan Abossa Ireland Cork

Odessa Riot Toll Reported With Large Wounded Count

Odessa residents report heavy unrest with an estimated 6000 killed or wounded ants. City Hospital reportedly holds about 2000 wounded amid the turmoil.

Odessa

Magnolia Case Probed After Esparza Collides With Magnolia

New Orleans officials open a closed inquiry by the Board of Supervisors of Steam Vessels into the Esparza and Magnolia collision as Magnolia carried President Roosevelt. Assistant District Attorney Foster advocates for the government. Prince Louis warns of a hostile navy’s threat to New York.

Magnolia New Orleans Esparza President Roosevelt Board of Supervisors Foster Prince Louis New York

Outlaws Fight Militia in Middlesboro Stand Off

Middlesboro Kentucky reports an armed clash as Frank Ball and 40 mountain bandits battle state troops. Two guards fatally wounded, Ball gang cuts lines except a Knoxville telegraph, Governor Teckham asked for aid, troops march the streets, sheriff and editor Captain G W Winrecht direct defense. Ball sought by Sheriff Cyrus Howard for murder of barber Jack Hoten.

Middlesboro Frank Ball Knoxville Teckham Ccurus G. W. Wlnrecht Nws Frank Hall Jack Hoten Ball Tyrus Howard Hall

Massacre tally across Empire sparks Jewish losses

London reports a week of anti Jewish violence with 4000 killed and thousands mutilated. Looting of Jewish property is valued between 40 and 60 million pounds. Correspondents describe widespread panic, fear of government, and fear of further bloodshed as anti Jewish frenzy spreads from Tomsk to Odessa.

London St. Petersburg Daily Mail Tomsk

Man and animals burn in Evansville dairy barn fire

In a dairy barn fire near Evansville Indiana early Monday Philip Wilkes a 70 year old farm hand was cremated after presumably suffocating from smoke. About 70 milch cows 1 horse and 50 hogs perished. The blaze started from a food cooker. John Schaefer suffered serious injuries after collapsing on the roof while Jacob Schaefer extinguished his burning clothing by diving into a water tank.

Indianapolis Ind Philip Wilkes Evansville Wilkes John Schaefer Jacob Schaefer

Fourteen Die In Tiflis Amid Patriotic Demonstrations

In Tiflis on Sunday a 20 000 strong patriotic gathering near Golowinski prospect faced gunfire as bombs were hurled at troops. Ten killed overall with many wounded. Elsewhere pupils bearing revolutionary flags clashed with loyal demonstrators. troops fired teargas and shots in the air, four more killed and seventeen wounded.

Tiflis Golowinski Prospect

Chaffee May Retire From Army Post

Washington Tiue.Goen Al R Chaffee chief of staff contemplates retirement before the law. He may ask to be retired in January with Maj. Gen Tiates succeeding him as assistant chief of staff. The real retirement would occur April 14, 1906, if not anticipated by fuch action.

Chaffee Washington Tieu.Goen al R. Chaffee Tiates

Equitable Report Omits Scandals

New York November 5 The final report of Francis Hendricks state superintendent of Insurance on the Equitable Life Assurance Society was released today. The examination focused on financial status and those expecting commentary on scandals noted in the preliminary report were disappointed.

Equitable New York Francis Hendricks Equitable Life Assurance Society Hendricks

Minneapolis mother shoots children then herself

Mrs. James B. Brennan of Minneapolis quarreled with her husband. After he left, she attempted to kill her four children and herself. She killed two children and wounded the other two, one dying later and the other not expected to recover. She then shot herself in the left breast, and doctors fear she will die. Premier Witte's new government is moving fast.

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