Various curious notes from marble hill press and world
A scattered collection of satirical items and short squibs from Marble Hill Press. The notes joke about college manners, aging versus death, early retirement by Joseph Jefferson, political figures in Russia and Italy, and social quirks. It mentions sour milk diet claims, Uncle Russell Sage savings, a New York magistrate on saloon orderliness, Chicago women forming a conversation club, and a joke about a brides chafing dish habit. The miscellany also covers Port Arthur horses eaten, Red Cross football etiquette, Explorer Peary’s north pole plans, and a Serb throne reference.
Fashion dictates snug hips and fullness at the feet
The current style calls skirts to hug the hips while remaining very full at the hem. The rule aims for garments that fit closely through the hips and flare out around the ankles to cover the feet comfortably.
Geographical Congress Might Repeal Hard Names
A hypothetical idea suggests the Geographical Congress could pass a law repealing some hard place names to ease the burden on the rising generation.
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Geographical Congress
Probing Wealth: Field Tax Record Sparks Curiosity
A newspaper note states that Mr. Marshal Field pays property taxes totaling 40,000 dollars, prompting speculation about his true net worth among the era's wealthiest men.
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Marshal Field
Explaining Arctic Expedition Failure Cites Excessive Cold
The expedition leader states the latest failure stemmed from the extreme cold making conditions unsafe and hampering progress. He notes gear, logistics, and fatigue were amplified by the frigid environment, undermining the mission's objectives and safety.
Bridal tours before Niagara Falls lasts millennia
Prof Gilbert estimates Niagara Falls may endure 3,400 more years, suggesting many bridal tours and visits remain possible. The remark frames the falls as a long lasting landmark prompting future sightseeing and romantic excursions.
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Niagara Falls
Gilbert
One Ten Thousand Dollar Bill Invokes Forgotten Passage
The United States treasurer notes only a single $10,000 bill exists in circulation and hints that the last holder may have forgotten to pass it on. This remark underscores the bill’s rarity and the long-standing gap since its last use.
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United States
Paris fashion rules declare twill for winter style
Paris fashion arbiters declare twill and thin silhouettes as the winter style while critiquing the short and heavy figures who previously favored Paris trends. The tone mocks those deemed too stout to embrace the new look.
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Paris
Dutch Neck Wedding Gown Style Sparks Debate
A fashion editor praises a Dutch neck wedding gown as girlish and sweet triggering discussions on whether the remark implies gendered taste or subtle bias in bridal fashion coverage.
Chicago report on affordable dress for girls at $2500 yearly
A Chicago notice notes that a girl can dress neatly on about $2,500 a year, easing relief for families where incomes are moderate and parents want their children to look presentable.
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Chicago
Minnesota bay sleeps thirty days after cyclone blow
A Minnesota bay reportedly slept for thirty days after a Scantling struck its head during a cyclone. The cure is described as overly severe and unlikely to win favor with insomnia patients if offered in small retail doses.
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Minnesota
Prediction Puts Blonde Shortage Far Future
The line mocks forecasts about human traits by noting a prediction that blondes will be exhausted in 6000 years and another claiming everyone will be crazy in 700 years. It suggests these theories are based on a belief we will realize the loss only after long delays.
Boston Man Sues Wife for Divorce Over Roses and Vases
A Boston man sues his wife for divorce citing alleged throwing of items at him. He claims the romantic aura faded as the couple’s disputes intensified, culminating in a shattered vase and injuries.
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Boston
Japanese envoy's rain soaked summons to Port Arthur ends in courtesy
The Japanese major who delivered the summons to Port Arthur apologized to the Russian officer for coming out in the rain. The extreme courtesy, noted by the Russian, perhaps earned Gen. Stoessel’s, or Stoesse,’ respect amid the tense exchange.
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Port Arthur
Gen. Stoesse
Barking dog saves Japanese company from Russian scouts
A barking dog foils a stealthy Russian scouting party, allowing a Japanese company in trenchworks to endure. The extraordinary alertness reshapes the scene as a rival gains homage.
College scrim mages boost morale with water duty
The latest trend in college scrimmages has coeds carrying water to the scrapping line for the belligerent onlookers. Some fall scrims show the team could have used a hospital corps to aid the wounded or tired on the field.
John Burt Returns In Darkened Room
In a tense scene from Frederick Upham Adams, John Burt reenters the room to find Blake unconscious after a night of drinks. Burt spots a newspaper with the name Miss Jissie Carden, realizing a treacherous link to a past friendship. Blake lies asleep, while Burt contemplates vengeance over the betrayal and a looming peril to Jissie.
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Mall
John
Blake
John Burt
Wlis
Drake
Jim
Hake
Jissie Carden
Feud and Wharf Secrets Bind Burt Hawkins Tale
John Hawkins and Jim Blake uncover a vendetta linking Captain Burt and the Hawkins clan. A severed kinship echoes across decades as Burt’s descendants learn of the Segregansett crewman’s survival, a double life, and a plan to reclaim missing fortune from General Carden and Morris interests.
Hawkins Discovers Identity in Secret Meeting
John Hawkins visits James Blake and Company and confides to John Burton that Burton is actually Hawkins in disguise. Hawkins confirms his birth in Massachusetts and asks for secrecy as he reveals his true identity to the magnate, who accepts the alias.
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Mr. Hawkins
Massachusetts
John
Burton
John Burton
Hungarian Mayor’s Rain Miracle Bluff At Grosswardein
A district official in a village near Grosswardein claims a public miracle to end drought. The judge summons residents to drop a church bell into a deep well to attract rain and force relief, with clergy praying for success as crowds watch the bell descend and await signs.
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Tinngars
Grosswardein
Hectisuiva
Julge
Univer
Ehireh
Rosisatvia
Deolas
Fashionably frazzled suit stalls Portland man
The present tendency in Temihnie fashions to baitate masculine for lewis leads to a disrupted morning. A Portland senior firm member, alarmed by his wife’s golf related actions, faces family disarray as his daughter and other members provoke more chaos. He consoles himself with the belief there was no other girl in the family on gym day.
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Boshood
John Burt
Jim
Charity
Odils
Blake
John
Old Rocky Woods
Roberts
Lewis
Portland
Bis Bart
Oregonian
Death of Tate Prof Adalfo Cancani Noted Scientist
A foreign science journal records the death of Tate Professor Adalfo Cancani and his work on selismeonmetry. At the University of Modena he studied large horizontal pendulums with seventeen foot steel frames and ten foot long rooms carrying black marble counterweights. The apparatus reportedly moved on a curved surface at sixty centimeters per hour as part of Cancani’s striking seismic research.
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Tate
Adalfo Cancani
Modena
Fteieler
Family clash over fathers returning home to Invernon
Two young fathers argue with their wives about leaving them downtown to stay and hunt bears. The dispute grows loud as a neighbor Anotie arrives to calm things. The fathers accuse the others of wanting a different outcome, while each side cites concerns about their children and chocolate.
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Invernon
Tom
Rob
Why a friend married a bishop and a doctor
A young woman questions a friend's marriage to a bishop, joking she cared more for fun than church work. A young man adds that many women marry for convenience, noting a friend who married a doctor to stay well. The quotes reflect playful gossip from the New York Tribune.
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Kamehatha
Timbuktu
Eecles
New York Tribune
Missouri Masons Elect Leaders Amid Famine Aid Cries
The St Louis Masons elected officers including Leroy B. Valliant as grand master and Howard Wathen as junior warden. Despite a visit by officials, the Grand Lodge met briefly to hear reports and refer decisions to committees while noting suspensions and vacancies among lodges in Missouri.
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Tia
Anebetht
Rita Antheumedl
Wiley
Sanss
Grant
John Viner
Fortier
Seraiter
Froederick
St. Lowis
Crasack
St. Louist
Gili VT. Short
Defferson Cine
Danmtor Degean
Harteell
Hiesere
Lacledes Tumorer
W. A. Wailst
RK. Kruser
Kansas City
M. TT
Balstes
Jopling
Sanfil
St. Huonist Prand Orater
Jatudsan Krausus
Cena
Owen
Atha MebDowell
Mrs Charkbes Hier widows ceremony at Jewell Cemetery
Mrs Wardin, widow of the late Governor Charles A Hardin, lay in state as a funeral ceremony took place at the Jewell Cemetery in Columbia. The historic site, deeded to Boome Cathey nearly seventy years ago, houses graves of Missouri figures including Governor Charles W. Bard and William Jewell.
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Columbia
Charkbes
Charlee A Hardin
William Dessvelt
Wardin
Hardin
Missouri
Tamms Plorever
Jewell
Boome Cathey
George Jewell
Matty Missour Picinesrs
Winank Vem
Charles Wo Bards
Ant William Jewell
Grundy County coal company closes mine workers sent away
Trenton Missouri reports the Grundy County coal company has closed its Pallest mine after laying off from 200 to 500 workers, citing rising costs and a shortage of ore. The plant had operated for about seventeen years in the area.
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Trenton
Grundy County
Embroiled officer and croner head for city with crditer
Kansas City police report Rath of Columbus Ohio and George M Crditer former engineers of Olin water department charged with embezzling 270 dollars for his wife whom Rath wed last Saturday. The pair left for the city and returned with Rath’s status under police scrutiny.
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Kansas City
Columbus
Ohio
Bhar City
George M. Crditer
Engineers
Olin
Tewie
St Joseph man charged in shooting death of cousin
In Andrew county fourteen miles north of St Joseph a one year old boy named Joseph Limerty was arrested along with his 44 year old relative William A Limerty over a Sunday shooting death of a viel cousin.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Joseph Limerty
Andrew County
Here
William A. Limerty
Local option contest dismissed by judge Anthony
In Fredericktown Maine the circuit court on Thursday dismissed the local option contest after Judge Anthony ruled the legislature failed to provide a proper provision for the contest.
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Fredericktown
Meas
Roaj Anthony
Proclamation offers reward in Crawford county murder case
Jefferson City Alabama officials advertise a $150 reward for the arrest and conviction of George Kendrick in the killing of Walter Thornahill in Crawford county on the recent Fourth of July. The notice calls for witnesses and cooperation from the public.
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Jefferson City
Gay Dockers
George Kendrick
Walter Thornahill
Crawford County
Saint Louis man seeks arrest over bad check for 26 dollars
Chris Gianiilopulos, a loan keeper at 1419 Market Street, asked police to arrest Charles Lobr. He alleges a worthless check for 26 dollars was passed on him and provided a description of the man.
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St. Louis
Chris
Gianiilopulos
Market Street
Charles Lobr
Missouri jury convicts Kurg Alnut in Chula murder case
Chillicothe Missouri six months jail sentence follows circuit court verdict finding Kurg Alnut guilty of killing Tom Piersor in Chula Livingston County on June 11 1993. Gordon Kiles receives two years in the penitentiary for assaulting his wife with intent to kill.
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Chillicothe
Kurg Alnut
Tom Piersor
Chula
Livingston County
Gordon Kiles
Death of Dr George H Williams in Jefferson City
Dr George H Williams died in Jefferson City after a lingering illness. He served as penitentiary physician under Governor Stephens.
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Jefferson City
Moa
George H Williams
Stephens
Civic Beauty Mandate Shapes City Standards
A chaotic OCR passage describes a judge named Foster or city debate over civic beauty as necessary. It mentions street improvements on Gaind Avenue, Meaux, and Wha bf areas, and a court case aiming to dismiss or resolve a dispute about appearance and public order. The damaged text references figures like Melend and Afyareds and a schedule tied to February, with ambiguous outcomes.
State prison release closes case on train robbery yesterday
Sam Wilson is released after completing his sentence for the Leone Train Robbery. The ceremony included remarks by Governor Stone and a memorial hall tribute. The event honored bravery and the state flag as officials reviewed the case and the race against crime.
Missouri state news and local recollections in Sullivan and beyond
Reports from Sullivan Missouri describe investigations into a muffled explosion heard nearby as authorities pursue leads and schedule official copies of a state educational work by Walter Williams. Jefferson City plans and memorial events feature veterans, speakers, and a statewide school district distribution. Other items include a vehicle fatality arrest in St Louis and a farmer's suicide near Madisonville.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Walter Wiltais
Finn Capies
Caeringtom
Cme
Judge Pollock in St Louis hears Mutual case filings
Kansas City judge John C. Pollock traveled to St Louis last week to hear arguments in the suit brought by Mrs. Apolline M. Blair and others against the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York.
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St. Louis
John C. Pollock
Kansas City
St Louis
Apolline M. Blair
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Baltic Squadron To Sail In Outpost Battle Report
Fragmented account describes Baltic squadron preparing to sail as Outpost fights Betoken battle offshore near Mukden. Text mentions Russians, Japanese exchanges, Fort Kure, and potential moves toward Port Arthur, with Emperor's visit noted and strategic water supply concerns.
Twelve Drowned in Western Flood Near Watrous and Las Corales
Reports from Las Vegas and Santa Rosa describe devastating floods washing away bridges and tracks in New Mexico and Arizona. Twelve people perished in Watrous, including three Stevens children, as towns faced total inundation and residents were rescued from trees and rooftops. Authorities report massive property losses, with brownsville and nearby towns potentially cut off as the Rio Grande drainage may change courses. Across the region, Kansas City saw Harroun Charrown arraigned for fraud tied to warehouse receipts, facing possible two to five years in prison.
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Las Vegas
S M
Watrous
Sapeda
Arizona
Santa Rosa
Ruck Island
Port Arthur naval clash and weather notes
A Telegraph dispatch from Chefoo reports another naval engagement at Port Arthur with fierce hand to hand fighting and heavy casualties on the Russian side as Japanese forces press the attack. Weather notes describe extreme heat and potential crop impact with temperatures near 100 degrees.
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Telegraph
Shanehal
Port Arthur
Chefou
Chefoo
Heat wave lingers as Pittsburg records soaring temps
A heat wave hit Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, with temperatures rising from the mid eighties at midnight to the mid eighties by mid afternoon. A heavy rainstorm and thunder accompanied the heat, cooling some streets as clouds moved through the city.
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Pittsburg
At & Eclock
Reller
Quincy floater found in Louisians identified as Henry Meyer
The body of 84 year old Henry Meyer of this city washed up in Louisians after a return trip from St. Louis on the steamer Quincey. He was last seen aboard the Quincey last Wednesday while traveling from St. Louis.
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Quincy
Til
Louisians
Henry Meyer
St. Louis
Quincey
Mexico Regiment to Camp at World’s Fair Dates
Orders issued for the Fourth Regiment, Missouri National Guard, to encamp at the World's Fair from October 5 to 13. Regimental units will proceed to Mexico city for the event.
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Fair
Mexico
Irrigation System Aids Lower California Reclamation
San Diego reports a gigantic irrigation system perfected for lower California. It will be begun immediately and will reclaim 200,000 acres of land just south of the international boundary.
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San Diego
Cal
California
International Boundary
Chillicothe Suffered Fire Damage Across Town
The city of Chillicothe Illinois faced extensive fire damage near two miles north of the town. The blaze destroyed key buildings including the First National Bank and post office while arson or sabotage was suspected. Local efforts with volunteers and fire crews contained the fire after hours, with preliminary estimates around 751 dollars. Separately, cotton mill strike tensions continued and Italian workers overwhelmingly deserted the town, leaving about sixty Italians remaining.
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Natinng Bank
Squid Graces
Basder Prieting
Hanes
Geytten
Jusseanmnet
Chicago wage dispute adjustments touch testers and firms
A Thursday adjustment in Chicago reshaped the Didteremee between Pachine-howse testers and packing-house firms. It was claimed that men previously assembling against will receive reprieve and be reassigned to new work within another capacity.
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Chicago
Earthquake Shakes Southern Calabria Rocks Rome
An earthquake strained southern Calabria and the Rome area on Sunday, toppling three houses and leaving many structures unsafe. No fatalities were reported, though the tremor caused widespread fear and damage to buildings and infrastructure.
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Rome
Waly
Calabria
Waimer Caste Update on Curzon Recovery Progress
Waimer Caste, Kent, reports Lady Curzon of Sevielotau is making good progress toward recovery. The evening bulletins announced the Comistion of Date Curzon have been ef tats guns t aninceed.
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Waimer Caste
Kent
Curzon
Sevielotau
Dowager Empress of Russia Arrives in Copenhagen
The dowager empress of Russia arrived Sunday afternoon. The royal family of Jenmark and Queen Alexandra of Great Britain met her at the station.
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Copenhagen
Russia
Jenmark
Queen Alexandra
Great Britain
Russians Surrender Report From Port Arthur
A dispatch from Mojt reports large numbers of Russians surrendering at Port Arthur and that the fortress is expected to fall soon.
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Mojt
Port Arthur
Supreme Court Adjourns Until October in La Follette Case
The Supreme Court adjourned the session until October, without taking action on the La Follette case. Proceedings paused pending future review.
Russian Warship Expected to Die Arrives Near Wooswae
Report from Shanghai states a Russian warship from Port Arthur is expected to arrive at Wooswae ten miles north of the city Sunday night. The arrival is linked to a tendering meeting, interpreted as a plan by Port Arthur fleet to reach a settlement.
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Shanghai
Port Arthur
Wooswae
Madrid: Prise Winster Maura de Kier Betrothal Report
King Alfonso is reportedly betrothed to Duchess Marie Antoinette of Medlenberg-Shweria in a royal engagement. Princesses, nobles, and court officials are cited as confirming the match amid palace announcements and celebratory rumors.
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Madrid
Prise Winster Maura de Kier
Alfonso
Marie Antoinette of
Medlenberg-S Hweria
Georgia Presbytery Opposes Union Vote
The Georgia Presbytery of the Reformed Presbyterian Church votes 84 to 10 against uniting with the United Presbyterian church. The second presbytery of the associate Reformed sect includes all the missions in Georgia and parts of North and South Carolina.
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Georgia Presbytery
Columbia
S.C
Te Reformed Presbyterian
United Presbyterian
Georgia
Bowth Caroim
Rails entering Galyston carry 350,504 bales this season
A Thursday afternoon statement reports railroads entering Galyston have moved 350,504 bales of the new co tenerin this season, reflecting strong transport demand for the commodity.
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Dallas
Tex
Galyston
Major C. J. Cor Dies at 77 in Osceola
Jefferson City Missouri Major C J Cor longtime State Printer and prominent Democrat died Monday morning at his son's home near Osceola aged 77. In Augusta Georgia cotton pickers began moonlight work with a bounty offered for hours from sundown to midnight.
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Jefferson City
C. J. Corwin
Osceola
Augusta
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