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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
2
A mosaic of headlines and quips—from Marble Hill to London and New York. Notes on women, art, science, gossip, and social trends. mentions of currency, infancy, and the Eskimo in Alaska. Vivid, fragmented items reflect periodical chatter and sensational notions of the era.
In a quirky cross section, scientists debate curing neurables while a lobster reaches eighteen pounds off Long Island Sound. A Baltimore judge adds mirrors in court to curb drunks, and a London critic ruminates on whiskers and tipping. Andre de Fouquières faces American fashion resistance to French corsetry.
The wage board faced calls to prevent strikes as engineers demand higher pay. The dispute, linked to public service, could see a partial victory for 30,000 workers with a May 1 renewal date. Arbitration and legal actions were discussed to safeguard public services and ensure contracts remain fair amid possible renewals and annual adjustments.
Washington report details freemailable political materials transmitted without postage, totaling about 920 million pieces valued by the government at millions in potential revenue loss. Postmaster General Hitchock calls for tighter franking controls as inspectors probe misuse by campaign operatives and others across states.
Reported Ottoman government rebuffs calls for ceasefire as Turkish forces clash with invading units. Shelling and naval exchanges intensify near Constantinople and Varna while allied lines claim Ukrainian and Bulgarian near-term moves. One Turkish unit reportedly suffers fatalities and detachments seize positions, as official notices confirm ongoing hostilities and tactical adjustments.
A government report compiled by the post office department indicates that campaign documents sent through the mail during the last session and congress would have been delayed by a mail outage. The note implies no official notification to the government.
A garbled notice reports a threat involving a person named Cobbmdie Sprite and President elect Whip later, with an arrest of Jobe Mohat and a reference to police involvement. The text also mentions potential mental health examination if not wanted by the government.
Merican Ambassador Manuel Calan plans to retire from his post in the United States early next year according to a Foregin Minister Law Curain Be gor Calero's announcement. Calero will devote his time to private business.
A prairie fire originating in Banner county Nebraska swept the northern Kimball county area. It was started by a thrashing outfit and fanned by a 60 mile per hour gale, but was checked with some effort by local crews.
Henry Salant running as a Progressive captured the New York district state senate seat with a narrow plurality of 68 votes after ballot completion. The outcome reflects a tight election in the city district and confirms Salant’s victory on the Progressive ticket.
Structural worker Grover Nielsen fell several stories at a building project in Chicago and sustained a broken limb. The incident prompted emergency response and a site inspection by officials.
Two trainmen died when a Texas and Pacific express crashed into two Southern Pacific locomotives near Alexandria Louisiana. Passengers escaped injury as the wreck halted the train.
The ducal title and an annual pension of $6,000 were conferred by the family of the late Premier Canalejan, who was assassinated on November. The measure honors the late leader's kin with a formal title and steady support.
Fragmentary text discusses an asylum housing decision involving Cabhuni Wie Joba Rehrauk and Judge Tackues. It references transfer to a northern insane hospital, testimony, and unspecified conclusions by scribes, with unclear names and details due to damaged OCR.
Chiraro announces Continental and Commercial National Bank will borrow 48 million dollars from Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Funds form part of 12.5 million to be used for a new bank building, to be the largest in the West.
Federal case filed in New York district court alleges sugar import violations by a prominent firm. Deputy attorney general Nesyoa alleges the firm’s duties and duties under a 3902 to 1910 period involve 429 cattors of allegedly imported sugar. President A. Brecke's office was served with the complaint.
New York reports a plan to pension future U S presidents at 725000 annually plus similar amounts for widows of ex presidents. The funds come from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to enable former leaders to serve the public good without financial concern. No government pension is needed for eligibility and payment continues as long as not provided by government. In Providence Rhode Island Nora Garvin daughter of former Governor Garvin was found dead in a mill pond near her home in Lonsdale Street, suspected self inflicted death.
Burkaville Kentucky James Wells seven years old was arrested on a charge of shooting his aged mother Mrs Susan Capps Wells admitted shooting the woman but said it was an accident.
New York testimony shows Charles Hyde used city deposits to pressure Northern Bank into lending Carnegie Trust Co. 130000 as it neared collapse in late 1910. Meanwhile Duke Palace notes report a baby girl to tobacco magnate James Duke, his first child, at age fifty seven.
Mayor Samuel A Shank of Indianapolis likely to cancel his personally conducted turkey sale at the city market next week due to lumbago. The event, titled turkey at worst, was slated to run at the market under city sponsorship.
Resolutions condemn the Christmas custom of bartering gifts and advocate abolition of gift exchanging practices. The movement, led by women committed to reform, seeks to end costly Christmas generosity and promote a simpler holiday spirit.
Chicago grand jury indicted Abe Shore & Michigan Southern, the Rice Four railroad, Chicago & Indiana Southern railroad, and O Gara Coal Company. Read as a single report of railroads or related firms facing indictment by the city grand jury.
A courtroom proceeding titled bathtub trial to address an alleged antitroet cult dealcet will be held in Detroit in January. The initial trial ended with a jury deadlock, delaying a verdict.
A Philadelphia hunter recounts a deer hunting night in Maine. After counting four, he shouts for all to come out, calling names in a chaotic scene as fellow sportsmen respond and confirm they are all out. The account blends humor and surprise in a single hunting party episode.
A garbled excerpt recalls an old frontier belief in a medical beverage or "yeerbe" mix to ease illness and aid digestion. It mentions a docter, a 35 year old woman, and ideas of using herbs to treat ailments, reflecting historic folk practice and mistrust of formal medicine.
A fragmentary OCR narrates a miswritten scene about time zones and a ceremonial moment at sunset. It mentions Greenich time, the eastern European zone, and a wandering figure named Garette tied to seasonal cycles.
A garbled OCR passage records a quarrel with a landlady and stray musings on a husband wife dynamic. It mentions a judge, marriage, appetite and a poet’s view, all in fragmentary dialogue about relationships and propriety.
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