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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
2
The fragmentary text surveys a mix of topics from an 19th or early 20th century paper. It mentions public figures, ship Maryland, Prince Peter, Langley, scientific progress, emigration, a Brooklyn bootmaker for King Edward, and a rough satirical tone about society, journalism, and women’s dressmaking.
A large earthquake震 was felt across Missouri with tremors in towns including Jefferson City, Flat River, and Fist River. Windows broke, dishes shook, and chandeliers swung as streetcars rattled. observers reported the quake traveling from the southeast toward the northeast and lasting briefly.
A telegram from Jefferson City says Governor Dockery approved Grove Park as the site for the St Louis School for the Blind. The price is 28000, with the Legislature appropriating 120000 for new buildings. The school, now at 189 Morgan Street, enrolls about 110 and plans contracts soon.
Mrs. Hanne Chapman of near Chula reported Sunday that oil and gas were discovered on her farm. An explosion in a well indicated the gas and water in a new well sunk to avoid using contaminated water flowed with oil in the water, marking a striking local petroleum find near Chala in Livingston’s northeast.
Governor Dockery signed a proclamation offering a $290 reward for the arrest and conviction of Nelson Johnson and another man wanted in Penincot County for the murder of Elroy Williams on September 17, 1908. The reward is valid for one year.
Columbia Mo. At a meeting of the sophomore medical class of Missouri University last week the following officers were elected President M Alix Winchester Mo, vice president S T Tapscott Bearcy Ark, secretary and treasurer Grover Waters Nevada Mo.
A convention of Missouri River land owners from Franklin St Charles and Warren counties was held at Priday Washington. Congressman Champ Clark spoke on Congress power to restore river navigation and protect banks from washing away. The gathering marks the first step in organizing land owners to seek federal aid.
Missouri University of Missouri asks county officials for surveys on condition of state almshouses. Question blanks sent last week to gather data on almshouse and county asylum conditions. Personal investigations to supplement the blanket questionnaire for a winter bulletin.
In St Joseph Missouri the Iron workers brought from New York to remodel the Grand Island bridge resumed work on Saturday after Friday strikes in sympathy with day laborers. Police guarded to prevent a recurrence of Friday’s riot. In Butler Missouri B FP Happ chief of the Butter Fire Department died Friday.
A fragmented report describes M. A. Curstere posing amid faculty changes at a college. Details are sparse but indicate shifts in leadership or department reorganization affecting staff and students.
Vandalism mars a prominent Columbia campus monument near its base as university officials seek to determine the extent of the damage. Students remain curious about when the initials were removed while the monument stands in a central campus location.
Jeffersan City Missouri resident C. A. Moore was freed Friday morning after a three year term for selling stolen property in Butler County. He was arrested at the prison gate and handed to Sheriff J. M. Lingenfelter of Sumner County Ohio to face a grand larceny charge. Moore has already served twelve years in the Kansas Penitentiary.
The Columbia Missouri State Historical Society headquartered in Academic Hall at the University of Missouri invites collecting manuscripts books and research relating to local and state history for preservation and study.
Lawrence Retroth, a longtime St. Joseph resident and Civil War veteran aged 87, was found dead in the woodshed behind his home last week. Physicians could not determine the cause of death. He was a well known figure in local business circles.
Columbia authorities announced Saturday that Missouri Bible College has been donated 15000 by B F Lowery of Boone County a former president of Columbia Savings Bank. A second gift reserved last week from Hi A merchant of Kansas City adds 5000 to the fund totaling a substantial boost for the institution.
Newport News shipyard reports battleship Missouri nearing completion. Builders’ tests Saturday show machinery functioning perfectly. Official speed trial scheduled for October 21 off the Massachusetts coast after departure on October 15, expected to exceed the contract 18 knot requirement.
Mrs. C A Bright of Webb City, Carthage County, committed suicide Saturday by shooting herself in the left breast. A note found by her husband said she was tired of life.
In St Joseph Missouri a 16 year old Charles Clevenger was ejected from Booth Street bowling alley by Joseph Jr and manager J Kelmer on Sunday. Kilmer received facial and abdominal knife injuries in the melee with the assailant.
In Trey Mo a 20 year old named Iagene Crossland was killed at a gravel pit last week when about 20 tons of earth collapsed on him. He was buried under the soil and died before help could arrive.
Fragmentary dialogue portrays two captains debating command and fate aboard a ship. Pope argues for seizing power and wealth while Crystal objects to piracy, fearing moral cost and danger. The scene hints at loyalty, fortune, and the lure of the sea.
Pope asserts control over the Thetis passengers planning to abandon ship in boats. Crystal fears abandonment as Pope plots a dramatic retreat and a staged safe passage for the crew, while mutiny and moral danger unfold among frightened passengers.
The readable lines hint at a wartime or prison camp scene with partial dialogue and distressed imagery. It mentions guards, a poet, and wounded men, with broken phrases about payment and quarters, suggesting a chaotic report fragment from a historical page. The passage is incomplete and difficult to date or locate.
A chaotic incident ends with an automobile wreck after a crowd provokes the vehicle. Occupants escaped to a village for medical help as bystanders shouted and the car teetered toward a ditch amid a frenzy during the confrontation.
A bear kept by Albert Green near West in Laiperville, Pennsylvania, acts as a gate watchdog terrorizing outsiders while remaining tame to familiar faces. The two year old bear, trained since infancy, has performed tricks and may star in future vaudeville seasons under owner Albert Green, Wuest’s brother-in-law.
Nathaniel Hawthorne recalled his hollow mind moment while speaking at a dinner. A Paris restaurant owner hired a gifted speaker to propose toasts so guests could enjoy the wedding festivities without speaking. The substitute grew too amused and was dismissed after several banquets.
A society leader unveils a new pastime at Kaet Hampton described as a thrilling intellectual horse race. Men ride ponies to a goal then shed their shirts, which are finished by a woman who sews a button on. Riders return quickly, with unspoken undergarment hints inferred by haste.
A humorous tale from Omaba Dee recalls Sir Edward Clarke, famed English barrister, exhausted after a day in court. A young lawyer requested postponement, explaining he had been listening to Sir Edward, prompting the judge to smile at the self ironic gag.
Dr Mary Chandler of Lowell Mass is hailed as the only woman in America entitled to practice law a historic milestone noted by local officials and the press in early reports of her qualifications and pioneering status
A wary study of how to earn money by exploiting market demand. The author argues focus on personal strengths, locate favorable sites, and anticipate needs. Examples include berry farming and a hoe maker choosing a superior location. Warns that success hinges on timing, location, and recognizing growth potential.
A school director stated XY and similar symbols were vowels, then questioned why they were labeled so. The remark reflects a broader curiosity about subjects we all share yet may treat as identical.
A short prose reflection contrasts strong men seeking inspiration with readers of physical culture and self improvement books. It argues books are as helpful as people or food when well chosen, yet dangerous if read indiscriminately. It questions how to distinguish useful from useless works.
A fragment describes an editor searching a bundle of papers dated the 28th for a humorous copy. It mentions Jon Ume and a daylight truth dawning on investigative work, while Pary Lowen faces conditions that divide troubles and life hours.
The passage argues that neglecting books harms skill, urging workers to read and record knowledge. It contrasts caution with overreliance on hints, asking for a reader to reflect on study habits. The text cites advertising as a driver of cash flow and warns firms to invest in news rather than personal reputation.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a team, a boy, and success learning from effort. The narrator describes adding thought to the boy, linking harnesses, logs, and stumps to illustrate progress, then quotes an old framed poem about pluck and perseverance in a business office setting.
A desk in a room with an exchange board hosts operators whose voice and face log the flow of calls. The narrative sketches how the staff gather at the wire, revealing the manners and daily rhythm of many people within the early telephone network.
A compact aphorism notes that we learn more from the blunders of others than from our own errors. The line emphasizes observation before action and caution in imitation. It reflects a practical mindset about risk, experience, and personal growth.
A compact, reflective shot at dependence that degrades intelligence and action, likening reliance to a mechanical mindset. The wording stresses personal responsibility and warns against outsourcing self discipline to others.
A disjointed note recalls a moment when the speaker finished a book titled The Crucifixion of PhMip Strong. The wife’s reaction is described as nervous while the speaker resolves to take an action. The passage seems to reflect concern about money and personal change.
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