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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
2
A collage of items from a 1900s press page covers politics, culture, science and society. It mocks figures like Bjornstjerne and Andrew Lang, notes dental and fashion quips, and highlights global curiosities from insurance trends to moon activity and Boer War graft.
A powerful tornado carved into New Orleans as a violent storm moved through the region. Officials reported structural damage downtown and sought to assess rescues and power outages. Local crews warned residents to stay clear of downed lines and hazardous debris.
A fierce tornado passage through New Orleans and nearby areas caused extensive property damage estimated at $500000. Four people died at Pontchatoula, and many more injured or missing along the riverfront and surrounding neighborhoods. The storm crossed the Mississippi from opposite farmland, injuring residents near Roberts Street, the oil mill district, and First and Magnolia streets.
Marines under Maj Newle seize Camp Columbia Havana and Cienfuegos as Gen Guzman disbands most forces leaving 300 at Banos. American troops assume policing duties while Gunman retains 4000 to 6000 arms until Taft arranges formal surrender. Insurgents show friendly attitude toward U S troops. Minor clashes possible but overall peace.
A special stockholders meeting of the Wabash railway will be held in Chicago on Oct 12 to authorize a bond issue of 200 million dollars. About 70 million will retire existing bonds and the rest fund system improvements including completing double tracking between Chicago and St Louis.
East Lake City Utah Chief of Police George Sheets has been arrested on a complaint by William McWhirter charging him with compounding a felony. McWhirter, known as the Scotch man, had $10,000 taken from him by bogus officers during a raid on a fraudulent poker game. He forced one of the alleged officers to accompany him to the police station where he was given back $1,000, the amount raised by the bogus officers and paid through the chief.
Secretary Root will refrain from public remarks about his South American tour until next month. He will then deliver an address in St Louis before a group focused on commercial affairs.
Mayor McClellan issued a statement announcing he will not vote for Hearst in the New York gubernatorial race. The remark signals a split from Hearst’s campaign and frames local city leadership as signaling political distance ahead of the election.
A gas main leak underground near Sixth and Market caused a blast in the Philadelphia Rapid Tramari Co subway under construction. Ten workmen total were killed or injured with at least three buried under fallen timbers as crews race to clear debris in a half block wreckage area.
Report from the crew of the barkentine Jennie Hurlburt states a freighter went down in the Gulf of Mexico during the hurricane. The vessel’s name was not identified by the crew, who also perished with the ship. The Jennie Hurlburt was wrecked in the same event.
Reported lava flows from inland Savaili volcano threaten forests as fresh eruptions increase. In Louisville Kentucky a fast night express jumped track injuring three, stranding passengers. In Burlington Iowa Miss Hyrmal Jacobs arrested in Galesburg Illinois for forging a $1000 check after posing as a college student.
Hillsboro Oregon coroner and jury find Carey M Snyder son of a Kansas City millionaire died violently. Doctors Bailey and Wood testify death from a fractured skull caused by blows from a heavy blunt instrument.
Reports from Shanghai's British concession state Sikh police officers have gone on strike demanding higher wages and contract termination. They cite letters from compatriots in America describing wages there as a motivating factor for the action.
Narod, an ultra socialist newspaper in St Petersburg, was seized and its editor placed under custody, amid political repression. The move signals a hard line against radical outlets and tightens government control over the press.
London papers recognize a serious problem facing the United States as Cuba policy and regional tensions draw debate. The coverage highlights uncertainty, potential impact on diplomacy, and calls for careful handling by policymakers.
Springfield Ohio reports actress Lillian Russell was robbed of a satchel containing 85,000 in money and diamonds on a Big Four train. She sat in a Dayton Pullman car when an unidentified man seized the satchel as she looked from the window.
Salt Lake City Utah delegates nominate Orlando W Powers of Salt Lake for congress and Judge James W N Whitecotton of Provo for supreme court. The platform endorses William J Bryan as the logical candidate for president of the United States.
Police officers Chas Russell and Edward Petticord of the Indianapolis force were shot by two unknown Negroes in the northwest part of the city. Russell died, Petticord was seriously wounded. One suspect was arrested by the police.
Nil-Thomas C. Kirk, age 83, banker and magnate of Litchfield, died in the city. Born in St Louis County in 1823, he moved to Litchfield in 1858 and served as vice president of the First National Bank and president of the Litchfield Marble and Granite Co.
Copenhagen reports the Russian legation states Emperor Nicholas and the imperial family will return to St Petersburg on October 11. The news confirms a planned departure from Copenhagen and arrival in the Russian capital.
Agrarian unrest spreads in the Rus province with Viyazolki and Vlasimir involved as disorders trigger estate pillaging and social turmoil. Local authorities struggle to contain violence and protect property amid growing unrest.
The Ontario Grape growing and Wine Manufacturing Co plant two miles west of St Catharines was destroyed by fire. The vat held 160,000 gallons of wine. Loss estimated at $125,000.
A Milwaukee student named Foster is in dangerous condition at the University Hospital after brutal hazing by University of Pennsylvania students.
Middleport Ohio bank suffered a Saturday failure as the private institution did not open and reports indicate all deposits totaling 115000 are missing. Most depositors are described as poor in the town.
Lois Grayson of Little Rock, eight, was found dead in her bed at home near Huntington. A discharged shotgun lay on the bed and authorities believe the death to be an accidental firing.
In Rome the pope greeted a group of U.S. sailors aboard war ships at Naples. He presented each man with a badge and delivered a brief address urging loyalty to faith and country, fidelity in duty, and obedience to superiors.
Carmi records show UL-Rain and strong winds last week caused thousands of bushels of apples to drop from trees, affecting local orchards and harvest plans across area farms.
Havana scene at the palace on Sunday with quiet farewells to ex President Palma and family. Despite days passing, Secretary Taft has not yet taken occupancy of the edifice.
In Freeport Illinois the Republicans of the Thirteenth district chose Frank O Lowden to fill the unexpired term of the late Robert R Hitt. The vote reflected strong party backing for Lowden as the nominee in a key federal vacancy. Mrs Taft and Mr Bacon, then in New York, telegraphed plans to go to Miami and sail to Havana at the secretary Taft and assistant secretary Bacon’s request. Early this morning Mrs Fred Pabat, widow of the Pabst Brewing Co founder, died of pneumonia in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Telegrams report Ives of the Wabash being questioned by the Interstate Commerce Commission over grain elevator allowances and contracts for rail transport. Other items note Cuba exports, Bryan in Colorado, Cuban rebels, a New York divorce rumor, and multiple political and economic updates including steel demand and railroad plans.
The United Irish League of America opened its annual convention at Witherspoon hall Philadelphia with about 700 delegates in attendance. Among the prominent attendees were O Donovan Rossa T P O Connor and John Redmond.
At the national convention in Trenton New Jersey Albert S Bossong of Cincinnati was chosen national councillor and Joseph Thompson of New Jersey was named vice councillor.
Rear Admiral Brownson leads an American squadron of armored cruisers that has anchored in Phalarum Bay off Athens Greece. The move underscores ongoing naval presence in the region amid regional tensions and allied maneuvers with Greek authorities observing from shore.
Manila reports the transport Thomas is burning with the blaze starting in the hold where 6,500 bales of hay are stored. Flames spread to bunkers and the hold has flooded. The vessel may have to sink near a shallow dock as only hope.
Jake Fisher, a renowned West Liberty horseman and judge, collapsed and died from apoplexy during the first class of a Cedar Rapids carnival horse show. Fisher was among the best known figures in western horse circles.
William J. Bryan beganWednesday in Lincoln as part of a four day campaigning tour. With few interruptions the schedule will continue until nearly another day.
A report from Chihuahua, Mexico states seven men died in a mine collapse at the Buena Tierra mine. The disaster, said to stem from an apparently careless Gringo action, was reported here several days after the event.
Rumors spread about the Bank of France losing 6.2 million dollars in gold during the week and the possibility that it may raise its discount rate. The chatter centers on financial stability and policy signals amid market speculation.
In a tense scene aboard the vessel Winslow administers a deadly wager over a woman enslaved by a planter. A hundred dollars changes hands as the game proceeds, the eastern gentleman and the captain contending over the prize amid wary spectators.
On the vessel's deck the Spaniard Gonzaga becomes a polite, unseen influence as Winslow and Lavender navigate uneasy loyalties. Tensions with Captain Finch rise amid gambling rumors while Owatoga and the Indian guard keep watch. The octoroon grateful to her old master, and new bonds form among the party as Gonzaga pledges service and extends welcome.
A reader sketches a miscellaneous request list including cane masts and folding items, asks about a salesman’s stock and mentions an A4 by 18 garden layout or display. Readable fragments indicate a shopping or trade page inquiry without clear prices or suppliers.
Von Cassidy notes the speaker is less known in town than in their hometown. O'Schmidt quips about outstanding debts owed to many locals, highlighting a tangle of local relationships and financial echoes in the community.
A native questions a visitor about a “big man” and learns the figure is Mr. Pompua. The exchange contrasts his apparent stature with a joking take on rank, noting his bearing resembles a major general while the speaker mocks the pretension of a young lieutenant.
In a tense scene aboard the boat Winslow faces a dangerous test as Pat Finch readies a rifle with a supporting octroons slave nearby. Lavender fears for Winslow's safety while a dramatic twist saves him as the crowd reels from the near tragedy. The octro on woman confronts the consequences of the misread danger.
Fragmentary lines tell of Mrs Norry and a man named Gur in a domestic or dramatic exchange. The text hints at worry about separation and loneliness, possibly a letter or dialogue excerpt from a larger narrative. The readable portion focuses on relationships and implied consequences of a contractual plan.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Miss Saintly and Grace Saintly with garbled phrases. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond names. Unable to determine a coherent news item or outcome from the readable material.
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