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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1911
Page
6
A jumble of observations from 1916 touches on astronomy, weather, crime, marriage, and fashion. Mentions comets visiting the solar system, a Texas town’s wedding drought and lynchings, a man shooting a cardinal, a pole expedition by Captain Maldwin, and hints of a hard winter. Miscellaneous notes include farm devices, actors’ alimony, Panama bachelors, and Japanese gun rumored danger.
A banquet is defined as a formal gathering with extensive talking and little eating, unlike a traditional dinner focused on substantial food. The remark contrasts social and culinary emphasis, noting banquets prioritize conversation over ample meals.
The passage blends observations on college teaching and football scores with social commentary. It mentions Tucson selling produce at low prices, a push to develop a sudden cactus, and remarks on preachers, conscience, and a statue in Cleveland. It also notes Marjorie Gould Drexel’s sizable fortune and a tangential remark on paperbag cooking.
A Kansan dismisses love at first sight as a fanciful notion, describing himself as phlegmatic and patient. He notes he may keep romantic feelings hidden for years and then marry, reflecting cautious views on romance.
An eastern court granted a divorce to a woman who said her husband concealed his true character at marriage. The piece notes the difficulty of wives obtaining sealskins this winter and briefly comments on a Frenchman’s enthusiasm for baseball and its potential spread as a national sport.
Goats milk is strongly recommended as a new remedy for inebriety. The suggestion urges readers to try it on a friend.
An Engiteb artist proclaims no art in masculine fashions as men discard trousers. The speaker mocks the trend while noting hats dominate this year’s male attire.
The Wrights argue the new aviator safety device must outperform elevator safety mechanisms to meaningfully cut risk for flyers. If it fails to improve safety, the overall risk level for aviators will not drop.
Rebels bombard Nanking within a fifteen mile radius as four cruisers support the assault. Imperial defenders endure shelling from Tiger Hill and adjacent positions while viceroys and officials flee to the Japanese legation for refuge amid heavy fighting and foreign guard presence.
The Beachy steamship, en route from London to Calcutta, is stranded at Minicag. It carries a large consignment of items for the Delhi Durbar including harnesses for King George’s horses, robes for women, men's war uniforms, and 400 cases of fireworks.
Avie Sarah Jackson, mourning her ill mother and sister, said the stress of writing a Tenttle tour story proved too much and she died moments after Beat flee execution. The account ties a tense publication task to a fatal outcome in New York.
La Crosse Wisconsin reports the first mile of a 16 foot channel in the Mississippi River to be completed between St Paul and St Louis. War department engineer Captain W O A Thompson U.S. Army confirms the plan and its completion goal.
In Rome Pope Minus received Archbishop Farler of New York in private audience with ceremonial duration. At the end the pontiff, amid gratitude, said he long desired to recognize the loyalty of the Catholic church in America and the merit of the New York archbishop.
In Milwaukee, attorneys for the state and for convict Cameron Dam defender appeared before Judge Held to agree on a bill of exceptions to be filed with the Wisconsin Supreme Court as part of a new trial bid for John F. Dietz.
Springfield magistrate judge returns a verdict of first degree murder against Bertram G. Spencer, the so called Jekyll and Hyde slayer, for slaying Martha B. Blackstone during a house robbery visit.
Pablo Becandon son of the former governor of the federal district was fatally shot by Manuel de Asunsulo a former Madero leader in the Jockey club in front of a society crowd.
Frank W. McMahon was found guilty of manslaughter for shooting and killing George A. Leary a wealthy real estate operator. The jury delivered the verdict after Leary was accused of betraying McMahon’s 18-year-old daughter.
In Kansas court, John Schl and Sher ri Clark were found guilty of assault and battery by a jury. A N Siem was acquitted. Four others received one year in county jail for similar offenses against Mary Chamberlain.
Mime J P Morgan in New York City announced a shift toward suffrage opposition after a Colorado trip. Enrolled in the New York State Association opposed to woman suffrage, she spoke at Sherry’s luncheon outlining her change in stance and urging cautious support.
New York financier W. J. Cummings was found guilty of larceny of 44,000 from the Carnegie Trust Company. Justice Davie in the criminal branch of the supreme court sentenced him to not less than four years, eight months, or up to eight years and eight months in prison.
A Japanese torpedo boat destroyer Harusameh ran aground in a storm off Cape Lima and sank. Of the 69 crew, 45 are missing and presumed dead. This disaster adds to wartime losses as authorities search for survivors and assess damage.
A head on collision between trolley cars on the Grand Inland road injures many people in Halleyville Kas with no fatalities reported.
A Riverside bound train struck an automobile at a grade crossing near Colton, killing three people and seriously injuring two others who may be fatally hurt. Local authorities and railroad officials investigated the wreck as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Fire raged through Visoka wiping out 300 houses and leaving hundreds homeless. The Balkan town with a 6000 resident population faced near total destruction and fears of complete wiping out abated only gradually.
Morse Moree a New York banker is near death as President Taft refuses to commute his sentence to a federal prison in Atlanta. A fresh plea for clemency was sent by lawyers NF Dougherty and T BO Pelder with U.S. District Attorney Wise of New York present. Attorney General Wickersham joined the conference hoping for a reprieve before death.
Henry Beattie Jr. was executed in the state penitentiary after confessing to murdering his wife on the Midlothian Turnpike July 1. He went to the chair calmly, enduring nearly four hours before death, and asked for forgiveness to stand before God and man.
A marked white man robbed the Atlantic Coast Line mail car of train No 65 between Roysters and the city, stealing registered letters said to contain several thousand dollars. The robber fled after the train entered the city limits, with no identified suspect. believed to have boarded at Royster.
Columbus reports Charles L. Warriner, serving a six year term for a $441 shortage while with the Big Four at Cincinnati, applied for parole. Warriner began his sentence January 14, 1910, and now asks the state board of administration for release consideration.
A head on crash of two St Joseph and Grand Island railway cars at Bailey Ville Kansas injured twelve passengers and conductor J C Cooper. In St Joseph Missouri the accident left thirteen injured and disrupted service for hours.
Baltimore, Maryland Dr. J M H Finney renowned surgeon and dean of Johns Hopkins surgical staff has declined the trustees of Princeton university invitation to become the next president succeeding Gov. Woodrow Wilson.
Gertrude Patterson, charged with murdering her husband Charles Patterson in Denver, testifies about severe beatings and coercive propositions. She recalls Patterson pressing her to arrange a relationship with Emily Strauss and to live apart with him for money, leading to further violence and threats during their troubled marriage.
Jaul for Mrs Lawrence describes ongoing trials as suffragettes face repeated acquittals and choices between prison and fines. The piece notes leaders vow another demonstration in a few days and includes references to Mrs Pethick Lawrence and a war paper editor.
A Paris dispatch reports sixty people killed when a passenger train rushing a flood wreck at Sagmurt bridge over the Loire plunged into the swollen river. The train, from Algiers, carried about 1060 passengers. many bodies recovered. The bridge had been wrecked by flood and collapsed as the train crossed.
Washington labor leaders Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison must again stand trial in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia on contempt charges connected to the Buck's Stove and Range case. Justice Wright overruled their motion to dismiss under the statute of limitations.
Carl Fresch, 69 years old, president of the Hole Proof Hosiery Company and originator of the guaranteed hosiery idea, died at his Milwaukee home.
Columbus report notes Governor Harmon releases petition for Arthur K Turnbull Canton mayor charged with immorality and accused of allowing police graft in office. Detailing generational charges, document specifies alleged municipal graft enabling misconduct.
Viscount Satomi Kinda was officially appointed by the Japanese government to serve as ambassador to the United States, with the appointment conveyed through the State Department. Ambassador Chinda continues to represent Japan in Berlin.
The census shows St Louis population rising modestly while urban areas expanded across Missouri. It details urban and rural shares, listing incorporated places with populations under 2,400 and those over, and notes Missouri urban territory growing while rural areas declined.
Fulton Bell and Ruffom exchanges will consolidate after the new $40,000 plant for Ruffom is completed.
The exchange notes a town forming a committee to review shows for morality. It humorously imagines a committee of a thousand to avoid hard feelings, including nearly everyone in the town.
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