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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1901
Page
2
A collage of stray items spans wild man acts in Wichita to raw liver bets, German church invitations, a marriage carriage procession, a fatal circus elephant accident in Eau Claire, trolley plans from Philadelphia to Point Lookout, a Balaton Fuered elopement, recovered Paris portraits, a push for the metric system, and a Massachusetts judge’s horse case, all reflecting a chaotic, era-wide collection of miscellaneous happenings.
Ali and Ulis witness a guard binding Shubal to a saddle and prepare for travel as Ulis is lifted into the saddle. The scene hints at captivity or pursuit with caution about safety and control, while a distant reference to a base of the Pharaohar lingers in dialogue.
In a tense encounter on the plain, Al Abbas meets a black-clad African claiming kingship. The Arab leader questions him, while the stranger denies ownership and hints at hospitality for a future banquet. The exchange reveals hidden loyalties as Osmir’s ally Demir resurfaces then vanishes, and the ensuing pursuit shifts with the attackers retreating. The scene teases further intrigue as allies arrive and the conflict continues.
Arab abductors chase princess Alin and her companion Alicia as two unknown horsemen pursue. Albia urges calm while Al Abbas presses the forced march toward the unknown. Julian of Damascus arrives leading a counteraction to seize the captives.
Dresden engineer Pral Sievert demonstrates a German adaptation of a Pittsburgh born glaze forming process to cast large bathtub sized articles from glass. He claims sizes up to five feet long and two feet wide are possible in minutes with a one piece solid glaze shell and integrated cooling and annealing steps, enabling cheaper, durable fixtures for brewers and other industries.
Friends of William A. Newell recall a story linking his 1876 role as New Jersey delegate to Blaine’s collapse after Blaine suffered illness. Doctors’ caution and political maneuvering allegedly swayed Newell to oppose Blaine, shaping New Jersey votes away from Blaine toward Hayes, per New York Times commentary.
During a Bedford Indiana parade by the Robinson circus a freight train halted the rear string of eleven elephants. One pachyderm named Tom played a hand organ as elephants linked tails for the cue. Tom’s cue failed when the lead elephant had no toll, causing confusion and the Italian organist to flee.
The piece discusses harsh wartime measures including hanging rebels and prisoners of war under proclamations. It mentions British policy and calls into question treatment of detainees and the methods used to quell opposition.
Tima Bitte Morrison of Florida receives a beam granted patent for a folding endrelle umbrella mounted on a bicycle frame. The device uses jointed braces to support a straight stick, a three-section handle, a deep clamping end, and a cord operated umbrella that folds midframe for compact hanging on the bicycle.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes that Santos Glasgow Manchester and many British cities regulate transparencies electric signs and letter sizes. Dover England requires a license for street signs not in a window. France Belgium tax direct signs. Only American cities allow small fences to accommodate them.
The article describes the Ophir warship guard of honor with two notable marines. Sergeant Dacombe of the Royal Marine Artillery stands six feet four inches and serves as a gymnastic instructor. The shorter man is Lance Corporal Withers of the Royal Marine Light Infantry.
The article tracks the Prince of Wales, later King Edward, at Homburg with weight changes across visits. A year ago he weighed 235 pounds, shed five pounds in twelve days, and reached 128 pounds after his cure before traveling again this year weighing 240 pounds.
The president attends Grace Reformed Church in Washington with only his private secretary William Loeb present. He walks to the church, follows the familiar prayers, and listens as the actor Dr. Schick is to offer the prayer. The note mentions daily mail to Australia and a 31 day fastest route via the United States.
Frances Coleman a famed yet derided beauty is linked to the Flower of Virginia and Queen Anne. London's ancient statue saga mirrors a broken scepter and powerless city authorities. The old statue, erected 1714 and refined, was unveiled again by the lord mayor on December 16, 1896 after repairs costing 2000 pounds.
Secretary Gage origination to keep surplus revenues in circulation envisions all national banks in clearinghouse cities as public depositories. Government receipts would rest on bank assets with the state as first claim. banks would pay 2 percent interest on deposits and post no additional security beyond first liens.
A New York broker who boasted ties to J Pierpont Morgan asks for an invitation to view Morgan s yacht Corsair. Morgan replies he loaned his yacht to no one and offers to seek invites for the broker to yachts owned by Gould Goelet Astor or others if they wish to entertain the cheekless man.
Victorien Sardou, trained as a doctor, pursued playwriting amid early struggles. Now wealthy, he lives in a summer home valued at $160,000, and wields control over theatrical alterations and even actresses' wardrobe, dismissing any suggestion with a roar.
A naturalist notes beetle families constructing cigar shaped nurseries from rolled leaves. Each nest hangs from a tree and shows careful leaf rolling with no holes inside. some beetles glue leaves, others feed from the exterior.
Mr Cramp, a renowned shipbuilder, objects to a new naval turret design adopted by the American navy after lengthy discussion. He argues the heavy guns would complicate turret handling, reduce target view, hinder ventilation, and burden the gas crew, despite support from naval experts and his own judgment.
Fragmentary New York prose contrasts old and new newspaper aims. The piece, likely from a historical column, critiques petty local anecdotes and the rising focus on sensational minor events, reflecting on changing reader interests.
Announcement from Washington states that General H C Corbin adjutant general of the army will marry Miss Edythe Patten in Washington at the bride’s residence on November 6.
Minter We Ting-fung to fight against admission of Chinese students. The newspaper objects to barring entry and argues that China should civilize itself while the best of its youth are sent to learn, yet are kept from landing in this land.
Dr Swallow a gubernatorial candidate backed by Prohibition part y drew distasteful community reaction with remarks linked to Mr McKinley and wine at public ceremonies The Philadelphia Times notes supporters justify the comments as politics not aimed at the dead president while critics urge restraint during a time of grief and anger
The South Carolina Liquor Dispensary directors agree to suspend the dispensary law for the duration of a forthcoming exposition in Charleston. They will act as the state saloonkeeper temporarily, setting aside formalities to accommodate visiting guests and avoid trouble.
Vie Inet, executor of the Florentine painter Stefape Ural who has died, directs that after his widow's death all estate valued at several hundred thousand francs be used to establish a tirelessly funded endowment for talented young artists. A competition will select the recipient, with the winner also to be awarded a prize.
The text hints at Mrs Roosevelt facing a challenging winter as she carefully plans a wardrobe and public image. It notes the strain of restoring purity in the face of a sudden recession and the personal impact of these public expectations.
The Chicago Tribune notes widespread distress from the Boer War's ripple effects with tens of millions displaced. It highlights Chinese refugees in the Yangtze valley and the global papers bearing grim reports. Wives and families suffer, homeless numbers run into millions, and relief funds are scarce as attention is divided by other crises.
The Interior star Dr. Gray, born October 27, 1830, at Hamilton, pursued law then journalism. He became one-half owner and longtime editor after the great fire, dying at 86 after a surgical operation for an external tumor. He was married to Mme Catherine Gata with two children, Frank Gray in New York and Mrs C A Purcell in Park, surviving him.
Fragmentary notes recount Nate Jersey's governorship and a sequence of figures tied to New Jersey. Mentions include a veteran soldier and tutor, Mr Murphy, and various roles spanning the Civil War era, with vague references to postwar civic life and political positions.
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