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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
2
A garbled assemblage of cheeky anecdotes and oddities from a historical page, referencing dramatic statements on beacons for dynamite, synthetic rubber, hunting desires, wild buffalo in Yellowstone, and social quirks. It mentions Marriages, jokes about presidents, sports, measles, and a weary view of public life, all in a fragmentary, century-old voice.
Four people were killed and a home burned near Payson, six miles from Quincy, as an ax attack and fire destroyed the Pfandschmidt residence. Only 20 year old Hay Pfandschmidt survived, while a teacher Miss Emma Kaempen was identified by a burned head. Wires were cut to hinder rescue efforts. Authorities suspect a serial arson and homicide pattern linked to prior cases in the region.
In Fort Worth Tex Will Harcrave admits to robbing WW Pritt store in Rownohe near Denton. A dusty Bible bearing Hitgrave's footprint provides the sole evidence linking him to the crime.
In Augusta Georgia state militiamen on duty guarding the street railway company's property during a strike shot two citizens dead and wounded one. The confrontation arose amid labor unrest and widespread disorder across the city.
In Cedar Falls, reputedly prominent C. J H. Murphy was arrested after being found in the offices of an implement dealer who says the gate was robbed. The incident centers on the claim of the dealer and Murphy’s involvement is under police review.
Col Henry Watterson editor of the Louisville Courier Journal is confined to his room at the Ascot hotel Madison avenue and Twenty seventh street by an attack of bladder trouble.
Tokio Charles Page Bryan United States ambassador departs for America on a three month leave of absence traveling via the Koreas Peking and Siberia.
Amarillo Texas resident John Beall Snead was refused bail and remanded to jail to await trial on a murder charge. He allegedly killed Al G. Boyce, asserting Boyce had broken up his home.
In Hendaye France a general strike call for Spanish railroad employees mobilizes rapidly as workers walk out in large numbers amid tense constitutional suspension fears.
Captain Henry Richardson and 16 crew members, all teens, barely escaped when the steamer Cadligan sank twenty miles west of Grand Marais, Lake Superior. The sinking ore carrier Culligan remained afloat after taking the sailors in two small boats before it also foundered as waves and wind overwhelmed the crew. The fishing boat Columbia rescued all on board the sinking ships.
New York social figure Vincent Astor valued at 35 million dollars after his father's death in the Titanic disaster, returns from Europe aboard the Mauretania. He declares he is too busy for society and plans to go to college, focusing on work and commitments.
Rev Dr F C Eis spoke on The Recovery of a Lost Civilization at Garrett Biblical Institute opening exercises. The lecture reviewed Love Letters of 2088 B C Chicago Jr and other items said to be 4000 years old, including cures for toothache, fresh fish demands and quartet singing.
In Berne Switzerland about 500 Italian laborers marching in solidarity with Ettor and Giovannitti shouted Down with to United States and threatened to demolish the American minister residence in the city.
Wineton Churchill of Cornish was nominated for governor by the Progressives in Concord. The platform focused largely on national issues. Nomination of other candidates will be made by petition.
Two fires in Aurora caused $20,000 in damage at the Burlington station and $10,000 at an unidentified site. Earlier, the Fowler-Carnes Manufacturing plant suffered $20,000 in damage.
The article reports that the United States plans to move marines to Haiti within about three weeks, branding Haiti as a target while claiming the action mirrors what was done in Nicaragua. Officials say congress should boost the Marine Corps next winter to around 9,600 to 10,000 men, with a larger portion on the Pacific coast due to the Panama Canal opening and growing regional disturbance.
In Gower Missouri John F Heath, tied to Santa Fe and St Joseph railways, divorces Blanche Heath in Piattaburg and Carrie Montgomery obtains a divorce from Montgomery on the same day. Heath and Mrs Montgomery were wed in Kansas City, later Heath and Mrs Montgomery remarried in Marrville Missouri by Rev Lee Harrell of the First Baptist Church.
A masked assailant confronted Mrs Jacob Jenks near Milford and threw carbolic acid in her face. He also robbed her of a bank draft before fleeing as a nationwide search and posse form to capture the attacker.
Two distinct earthquake shocks rattled Rockford Illinois starting at 12 01 PM and lasting several seconds. Dishes fell from dinner tables and residents reported considerable alarm as the tremors continued.
New Haven Conn Yale dining hall reports a 3600 dollar deficit due to higher costs especially potatoes. Last year the operation showed a 600 dollar surplus as the cost of living rose and prices increased.
Four persons injured in a Greenwood Junction wreck of Iron Mountain train No 104. Railway officials say boys placed bolts on the track to wreck the train. The incident occurred near Fort Smith Arkansas with one seriously hurt.
Otto McKeelly, 1? years old, was arrested in Wellington on murder charges for killing his father Theodore, mother Gretta, and sister in a nearby tent. Evidence cited includes a missing alibi, money insurance policies, and a fierce struggle with a calico revolver and banding. The father reportedly hid under a bed and died hours later. A guard was assigned at the jail.
Retired Major General Daniel Sickles issued a press statement denouncing his estranged wife and denying claims about pawned jewelry used to support an $8,000 judgment against him. He asserts the jewels were owned by both and accuses her of withholding an arrest upon Kin, framing the dispute as personal character attack.
Former Speaker Joseph Cannon said in my judgment the election will hinge on Wilson or Taft. If Roosevelt garners part of the Republican vote and Taft the rest, Wilson will win. Cannon dismissed Roosevelt’s chances except as a Wilson supporter, outlining a clear Wilson-Taft split as decisive.
Capt Roald Amundsen the south pole explorer has delayed his planned north pole expedition due to the fitness of the oceanographic investigator set to accompany him in Christiana Norway
Pougakeepsie New York George Rigo is held for the grand jury charged with attempting to wreck a New York Central express. He contends a conductor forced him to pay full fare for two half fare sized boys.
An advertiser claims that people crippled in the head receive less sympathy than other cripples and promotes a free dollar package sent to the concentrated wisdom of the ages. The message purports the package is worth a dollar and offered at no cost.
A heated domestic dispute erupts as a parent threatens punishment and another defends a child. Neighbors report raised voices and a brief verbal confrontation ending with the child withdrawn from the scene. Police were not called.
A correspondent quotes Quay, praising an entirely refined man while noting he has nine thick coats of whitewash from various investigating committees. The exchange centers on a boris palitiotay remark and a mention of eleven million dollars in value or influence.
A teacher asks students about where swallows nest, prompting Tobbie to answer with a playful, earnest tale about the birds’ home. The moment highlights a simple natural history lesson and a quiet classroom exchange.
The United States pottery industry valued at 24,516,300 dollars in 1911 per the US Geological Survey chart compiled by Jefferson Middletown. The 1921 figure exceeded 1910’s 20,750,478, with strong gains. New Jersey led with 4,401,940, West Virginia 7,590,202, New York 2,178,000, Ohio 2,? and others around 1,000,000+ per state.
In a village on a rain soaked day a party of weary Germans trudged home. A large dog charged one member but was kicked away by a companion. The group pressed on despite fatigue and a tense mood as they moved through the village.
A letter extols Postum as a healthier beverage, arguing caffeine from coffee and tea weakens the heart and upsets nerves. It cites a family cure, urges readers to quit coffee, use Postum, and follow preparation directions, promoting The Road to Wellville booklet from Postum Co. Michigan.
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