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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1909
Page
6
The column surveys public figures and events from culture to sport, mentioning Chicago’s model homemaker program, college football’s human cost, a New York minister on temperance, Lipton’s Cup plans, and Edward Ginn’s peace philanthropy. It ties economic and social critiques to national topics, highlighting civic concerns and global affairs.
A Spanish steamer arrives in San Juan Puerto Rico with 7,500 young men from Spanish colonies. They seek to avoid conscription, fearing deployment to Morocco where Spain faces setbacks. The piece notes widespread reluctance to join the Spanish army among the colonial recruits.
The New York Sun notes that Sidis at 11 is not unique in entering Harvard. It cites Andrew Preston Peabody by 15, Edward Everett by 13, and Cotton and Increase Mather at 11 and 12. The Sun argues Sidis’s attention is undeserved and regrettable.
Dispatches from Los Angeles report missing party in the mountains and a family perished in the desert. The note suggests Southern California would benefit from more guide posts and clearer wayfinding to prevent such tragedies.
A man executed in Pennsylvania granted his wife one last wish to witness the hangman’s act and share the moment with her fiancé after the ceremony, revealing a rare desire to include others in his final scene.
The United States judges rule to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey and its 140 plus subsidiaries under Sherman antitrust law. A sweeping injunction blocks reorganization to avoid contempt, with appeals directed to the U S Supreme Court. About fifteen to twenty minor entities are exempt from the ruling.
New York City officials for Standard Oil announced that an appeal would be taken from the circuit court decision issued Saturday at St Paul and St Louis. They said no further statement would be made until the entire opinion was received and digested.
The Pennsylvania Railroad placed orders for 126 new locomotives. The Philadelphia Reading Company ordered 12,000 new steel cars.
Herbert Latham in a monoplane rose to 1345 feet and M. Paulhan in a biplane to 1181 feet, both setting world records for heavier-than air machines at Sandown England. Paulhan had held the prior mark at 997 feet. Orville Wright reportedly reached 1600 feet unofficially at Potedam in October. Count de Lambertis credited with 1300 feet.
Experts entered a mine scarred by fire to assess damage at Cherry coal pit as flames were reported retreating and safety teams prepared containment steps. Local authorities urged caution while monitoring the site for reignition risks.
Two daring explorers Thomas Morris and N Y Williams descended the ventilating shaft of the May St mine amid fire and gas to reach imprisoned bodies as 300 miners were thought dead. They battled heat, steam, smoke and exhaustion, signaling with a horn and using oxygen apparatus before rising safely. A separate report notes a sewer ditch collapse in Hallineville, Okla, killing Alfred Bowman.
Oklahoma City officer reports the discharge of Mand Geck after a fifteen minute hearing on a charge tied to the murder of R. D. Gannon. Gannon was found dead on the roof of a city building, scene described as a key factor in the inquiry.
A petition asks to raise banker John R Walsh bond from 50000 to 2500000 in the US circuit court of appeals. Merritt Attorney Bime cites the Cow Moree case as precedent and argues the increase would assure Walsh’s presence in the United States pending Supreme Court decision.
Washington reports that the district court of appeals extended the stay in the Gompere Mitchel Morrison contempt case to allow more time for leaders to seek a writ of certiorari from the U S Supreme Court. Chief Justice Shepard indicated further time could be granted if needed, preventing a jail sentence on the leaders upon return from Toronto.
Mae Wimberley housekeeper to Mrs Reuben Wilkin will get 74000 dollars on January 1 as a share of her grandfather’s legacy. David Weaver, Eastern Cherokee chief, led a claim decades ago when lands totaling 19000 acres were bought for a million and paid half. Descendants won a claim a year ago. principal and interest now total 50046000 dollars to be divided among 200 heirs.
In Biloxi Mississippi Reverend Samuel Phi lipa who preached racial equality has stirred unrest among the Black community. A Vigilance committee has ordered him to leave town or endure tar and feathering and a ride on a rail.
Duluth Minnesota reports an unnamed vessel ashore on Jele Royale described as a complete wreck. Captain Bell of the steamer Baker from Pittsburgh line says he saw a separate unknown twelve hatch ship with a Mack smokestack and a light hull also ashore near Two Harbors.
The trial of Mrs. J. B. Sayler Doctor W. B. Miller and John Grunden father of Mrs. Sayler on the charge of murdering a banker husband has been postponed until March in Danville.
Sterling II Major A F Moore surgeon of the Nex regiment Illinois National Guard has orders to ready the regimental hospital corps for an immediate Cherry call at any moment.
New York City reports by William Look Jr list 19 men dropped from the customs service as part of ongoing investigations. The action follows Vails Office reductions in March and hints at broader disciplinary removals, with about 160 names forwarded to Washington and many slated for dismissal.
A nurse urges women with kidney complaints and common ailments to try Deans Kidney Pills. Mrs. Monie Turner of Obhla credits the remedy with rapid health improvement after using five boxes, praising the product and urging others to remember the name Dean's. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Duffalo New York at 60 cents a box.
The piece extols joy in well done labor and stable domestic life. It contrasts workers who find fulfillment with those who resent their tasks, urging patience and adaptation to grow happiness, noting love for family and the value of purpose in daily duties.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a discussion on wives alimony and financial support. Content references alimony duties and a caution against payment while certain conditions apply, with names obscured or garbled. Unable to confirm complete facts or individuals from the fragment.
A jumble of garbled phrases references "Lewis Siang Kinder" and a phloceptical man. The text mentions decker, emblems, and a pot div, with unclear ties to a memorial or social event. No coherent event or parties are identifiable from the legible fragments.
The Nourmahal, John Jacob Astor estate yacht, with Vincent Astor and friends, vanished after the Kingstown voyage on November 5. Reports say three more vessels are missing after a West Indian hurricane. Secretary William A. Dobbyn suspects the yacht is safe in Puerto Rican waters, hampered by a cable break between Kingston and Puerto Rico.
N A Jewett a Crimean and Civil War veteran and noted Indian fighter in New Mexico died Friday morning at 77. A Boston native, he served in Europe and carried a famed command in the field.
Mrs Mary Mueller awaits a jury verdict in a $60,000 damages suit in Judge Fish era court. The case centers on a charge of alienating the affections of Frederick Mueller, husband of the plaintiff, with the trial connected to her sister Mrs Hertha Mueller.
Newlin, chairman of the Montgomery county Democratic committee, calls a meeting for 1 p.m. Saturday to select seven delegates to the Jackson Day meeting in Kansas City on January. The gathering aims to finalize representation for the state party event.
Disbarred attorney J. 4. DC. Denman of Indianapolis reportedly died by suicide shortly before sheriff arrived to seize his office furniture and settle a client fraud claim. The disbarment followed accusations of defrauding a client and prompted official action earlier in the week.
The first real snow of the season fell in New York City on Friday as a westward storm swept through Gotham. Buffalo and Pittsburg also report snow.
Minneapolis woman Mrs Jomx G Motoay says Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her female troubles and weakness within three weeks. The ad urges women to write for advice to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, claiming confidential treatment.
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