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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1905
Page
2
A fragmented, satirical collage from Marble Hill Missouri publisher notes and society items. It mentions Mrs Warren's Protestant, Sir Frederick Trewes, Stuyvesant Fish, Ivy women, a Tennessee senator, the American contractor and the Panama Canal, plus census figures for Greater New York and a treasury check.
Mrs Stuyvesant Fish opines on fashion and hats noting men are enslaved by trends. She contrasts men’s “wok” with women’s hat choices, reflecting social style pressures and gender roles in attire.
A line from an eastern poet about morning light is cited, but the text notes it may instead refer to the cook breaking glassware in the kitchen. The brief reflects ambiguity between literary verse and a domestic mishap without naming persons or places.
An Omaha man who lost his job at 14 and then attempted suicide will be excused from thinking he had reached the end of his rope.
Scientist William Schans offers 260 moth specimens to the American Museum of Natural History. The donor rejects the ordinary cash gift in favor of this insect offering, highlighting his unusual philanthropic act.
A Massachusetts man has been appointed to the consulship at Vindives, a post that appears more attractive now than it did three or four months ago.
A fleet could be dispatched to compel the sultan to enact reforms in Macedonia. In urging with the fragile port there is nothing as persuasive as Lig funds.
A Long Island man aged 40 wins a playful race against his 1-year-old son for affection. The lighthearted stunt highlights parental bonding and humor rather than competition.
The question blends two fictional contests. One imagines a football game between Callece Ravers and Pu Wilists with no real teams or results. The other asks which of a man and a nomad would prevail in a flirtation, a speculative and non-sports scenario without factual basis.
An obscure line in a historical paper suggests the University of Chicago considered toothpicks not blood form and the incident may be treated as closed, reflecting a peculiar archival remark without clear context or broader impact.
In Cumberland Kentucky on Sunday Bess lay down and Will plans to devote time to heathen conversion. Mae tle feather is foxy and Welinda net-Chicaza Journal notes the likely response to the emergency with a heathening effort.
Oscar St Cyr swam forty yards in twenty one seconds to establish a new world record for the Chiicago Athletic Association event. No pursuer matched his pace as he hit the final wall and secured the top time.
Prof Wiley suggests testing cold storage food effects on the human system. It is hoped he will try the cold storage regime himself to speak from personal experience rather than observing a hired man.
Hall Caine, departing for Europe, says he is not ready to declare plans for a book on the conditions of America's wealthy class. He has spent only three weeks in the country and remains undecided on the project.
A Town woman angrily snatched a framed note reading God Bless Our Women from its mount and smashed it on her husband's bald head. The wall remained intact and no further details are provided.
A young New Yorker reportedly produced 2099 words in thirty minutes on a tape writer, though few words matched the length of incomprehensibility in tone and takeaway.
A New York Chinaman named Sing Duck is in trouble after authorities allege he used his knife too freely. The incident prompts scrutiny of conduct and cultural biases in a tense urban setting.
The article notes that athletic expenses rose from 17.00 dollars in 162, early 1875, to 1,875,000 in 1904, while Yale achieved greater victories.
Word reaches here of violent upheaval across Russia after the reform manifesto. In Vladivostok, buildings burned, shops looted, and foreigners sought refuge aboard harbor vessels. Troops fired on rioters. Consul Greene warns the unrest may continue despite pleas for peace. Odessa reports fresh killings and destruction as Jews appeal to St. Petersburg with evidence.
Four masked men robbed eight traveling salesmen at the Wabash crossing station near Gallatin Missouri Monday night. The bandits forced the operator to open the cash drawer and took cash while one man kept the drummers covered. They declined watches and jewelry and spared a woman traveler who offered her share. Inez the leader tipped his hat and declined her valuables.
James H. Hyde testified before the Insurance Investigating Committee on Tuesday. He described the Mercantile Trust Co loan to the Equitable Life Assurance Society as aimed at suppressing lawsuits, buying Equitable stock as it entered the market, and funding political contributions. He cited a $25,000 donation to Cornelius N Bliss, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, solicited by EH Frick. Hyde, former Equitable vice president, led Tuesday’s Armstrong Committee session.
Washington Acting Secretary Oliver accepted Lieut Granville Fortesque's resignation from the 18th Cavalry. Fortesque was noted among officers in the Tageart divorce case at Wooster Ohio with no reason given for leaving.
New York reports the nations commit ter for relief of Hus sein massacre sufferers has received 877,974 in additional subscriptions, bringing the total to 443,848. There are 114 elites in the Jewish pale of Russia, and, according to the telegram to Jacob H. Schiff, eighty one massacres have occurred. Oscar Straus was asked how much he thought would be contributed by this country, and he said 1,000. The committee foresees a larger sum needed.
Sioux Falls South Dakota farmer Car Ogren sued Standard Oil on behalf of himself and minor children for $7000 after the death of Mrs Ogren last November from a kerosene lamp explosion. The suit alleged adulterated oil containing gasoline caused the blast. The jury awarded $100 to the plaintiffs.
Terre Haute Indiana state court suit filed by Ella Hiltabiddle against George Hiltabiddle alleging alienation of her husband’s affections. The 19 year old son married Ella’s son Belleville, Illinois. Defendant an engineer at a glass factory. The case portrays a troubled family dispute amid legal actions.
Conrad of Courtland resolves to obey a vow and keep his body clean while his soul remains with his beloved Theresa von Lynar. He acknowledges love but pledges fidelity to duty, even as inner desire battles restraint. Theresa accepts and offers aid toward his heart’s goal.
Theresa von Lynar ponders a dangerous rescue as Maurice von Lynar faces death for wedding courtland royalty. Alt Pikker reveals Maurice's fate and Joan vows to act, planning a bold journey to Courtland with Conrad and the others to save or avenge him.
A servant Nora bakes a fruit cake and, following orders, leaves a clock in the oven for one hour. The torching odor revealed the oven disaster as the clock and cake burn together, prompting a cheeky reply about following the mistress instruction.
In a Baltimore American style tale, Uncle Reuben visits a bucket shop seeking profit. He loses money as prices rise and fall on buckets, bets $2 then $4, and finally discovers a markdown sale on hot water bags, which he buys for a cheap scent. The piece satirizes speculative fraud and quick riches.
A Danish province famed for dairy asks how to break sad news gently to Farmer Henrik. Farmer Jan walks to tell Henrik his cow is dead. He plans to soften the blow by saying it's his mother first, then reveal the news is about the cow.
The bishop who campaigned for higher minister salaries shares a tale of a promising pastor who left the church for seven reasons, including one wife and six children, after years of small pay. He later encounters the man prospering in the hat trade in Boston, highlighting economic struggles in clergy life.
London presses Turkey toward drastic reforms as a large international fleet gathers in Greek waters to pressure Abdul Hamid II. The plan would place local tax collection under outside supervision, a scheme previously offered by London and Berlin financiers but blocked by the Ottoman bank. The sultan cites sovereignty violations and warns of a pan Islamic resistance led by Abdul Hamid as caliph.
Reports from St. Petersburg say Germany and Austria may back Russia, while Poland faces suppression. Odessa notes a new reign of terror with lists of citizens marked for assassination. War is declared in Polish regions with uprisings feared in Warsaw and Lodz.
John A. McCall president of New York Life testified before the Insurance Investigating Committee and demanded the return of Andrew Hamilton and an accounting of moneys Hamilton spent with no vouchers. Hamilton, who has appeared before the Legislature at Albany, is believed to be in Europe. McCall warned that if Hamilton does not repay 235000 by December 15, he will personally pay the sum to the company by December 31.
Contributions to the Jewish relief fund pour in from across the country. Telegrams to the national headquarters show Pittsburg pledging 25000 dollars Chicago pledging 15000 and aiming for 50000 Louisville 5000 with 20000 more to raise Cincinnati 6000 with 24000 more pledged Des Moines Ir and St Joseph Mo each 1500 Kansas City 1800 for the sufferers in Russia.
Forest Ohio reports Andrew Saley, age 7, proud father of a prattling boy born this week. his wife Mrs. Saley is noted to be 182 years old. In Chicago, President Harper of the University of Chicago leaves sickroom for first time since Oct 1, feeling better and less pained than in days.
Information from Durango states the American Steel Trust has acquired the famous Mountain of Iron near El Paso Texas. It is famed for almost pure iron ore ideal for steel manufacture and is described as one of the world’s wonders, unmatched in richness.
London reports the inventor of the torpedo, Robert Whitehead, died on Tuesday at Shrivenham in Berkshire. He achieved fame for the weapon he developed and is memorialized in naval history.
The board of consulting engineers of the Isthmian Canal Commission favors a sea level canal. After months of meetings and subcommittee work plus a fact finding trip to the Isthmus, eminent specialists from France, Germany and Holland contributed. The majority conclude a sea level design, though costlier, would shorten ship routes by avoiding multiple locks.
Miss Eva Mayer died from a bullet to the brain after a dance hall outing with Louis Horn on West Madison Avenue. A dark figure fired three shots, hitting Mayer and wounding her escort as the killer fled. Police rounded up six young men for questioning in the murder inquiry.
Gambier Ohio. James E. McGarvey a Kenyon Theological Seminary student was found bound and unconscious in his room in Bexley Hall Saturday night. A note threatened escalation, a dollar and a half and an $8 signet ring were stolen, trousers left unchecked as investigators aid Sheriff Clements and Mount Vernon police. The student body aids in the probe and Coroner Scarborough cites unknown parties.
A lioness and ten large snakes escaped when two circus train cars derailed near Norphiet Arkansas early Saturday. The lioness returned for her cubs and was recaptured. The 20 foot plus snakes terrorize farmers, killing horses and cattle. The circus faces about 20,900 dollars in losses. Four employees are missing: James Walls of Memphis, Charles Rankin of Chicago, Percy Jones of St. Louis, and Fletcher Leggett of Cincinnati.
Gus Grant aged 12 a laborer shot himself after two visiting children arrived at his boarding house his death followed hours of agony and no warning was given of his intention to self harm. In Norway parliament elected Prince Charles of Denmark king of Norway with coronation set for July 27.
John Ed Smith of Wellsville Missouri owns a well preserved book titled Military Laws Rules and Regulations of the United States Including the Constitution as Originally Adopted printed May 1838. A fly leaf notes it was captured at the residence of ex President John Tyler on June 24 1864 by George Snyder of Charles City Virginia.
James Hazen Hyde, ex first vice president of Equitable Life, orders sale of costly furniture and effects at his Bay Shore Long Island country place. He plans to go abroad to live soon. In Transcaucasia, Kutais station assistant manager was shot. assassin escaped.
In St Petersburg a sensational report claims mutiny in the Manchurian Army with a dispatch from General Linovitch describing a revolt quelled by fighting. Forty two officers reportedly executed. Rioting and strikes spread across Russia as bank clerks and telephone operators join the movement amid railway sabotage and assassination attempts.
Mobile reporter notes Pink Adams, a Brookhaven Mississippi mail carrier, was murdered near there. Two bullets pierced his back beside his horse with his pistol, after testifying against whitecaps during the Jackson trials. Indictments followed of John Nettles and Win Nixon on murder charges.
Cleveland counsel for Mrs. Cassie I Chadwick said Tuesday an application for a writ of certiorari is being prepared to seek Supreme Court review. The move asks the high court to consider alleged errors in her trial in the U S District Court and in the U S Court of Appeals at Cincinnati.
A Boston cable notes it is reported Sir Thomas Lipton married a Scottish girl years ago in humble beginnings before his rise. Those who knew him say the facts are known to some circles, though Lipton has not commented. Announcement cites a country seat in Ireland, possibly Wicklow or Meath.
Ha vana dispatches report an uprising at Manzanillo with troops believed bound for Santiago redirected to Manzanillo. State authorities describe a secret move by local police and rural guards over several dates. One hundred artillerymen were dispatched from Havana and a special train service was requested for rapid arrival of troops.
Rome dispatch reports ongoing earthquakes in Calabria with shocks at Pizzo Monteloane Marano and Amatia. Residents sleep in the open as houses suffer damage.
Mme Frielle of Buda Pesth, 86, made a fortune at the Hungarian national theatre and planned to marry author Hczynyay. Her family sought a court decree to control her estate, but she announced she would abandon marriage plans and adopt him, leaving him her property by will.
The Evening Wisconsin reports that at a Chicago gathering of Western manufacturing companies the sash and door trust voted unanimously to retire from business. Milwaukee observers note the decision likely ends the trust's operations and affects local suppliers and jobs.
In Greenville Texas Reverend Jim W Wade a Negro Baptist preacher fatally shot his wife after a quarrel and then killed himself. The incident marks the culmination of a prior domestic dispute.
France refuses to accept the conciliatory memorandum sent by the U S Minister Russell, renewing the crisis. President Castro cannot accept France's threatening proposition, intensifying the stalemate and potential confrontation.
In Newark Texas robbers blew the safe in the store of Robert Hudson, Fort Worth reported over 100 dollars secured. The building suffered no damage.
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