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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
2
A verbose column from Marble Hill Press-Hill & Chandler presents curious social riffs. It tosses humor and headlines about schooling, sports fatalities, aeroplanes, Chicago costs, theater, divorces, curious laws, and public figures, with sharp asides and stray anecdotes.
A newborn arrives in a stylish New York hotel residence amid rapid wealth schemes. The piece notes rising guard concerns in the metropolis and references Mars canals photographed, but finds no proof the canals have outpaced the Panama in opening to travel.
A Missouri Pacific passenger train No 105 collided with a freight train near Fort Crook south of Omaha Nebraska. Seven people were killed and about 28 injured. A relief train carried the wounded to Omaha while medical staff treated the injured at a nearby hospital. Investigators noted the crash was worsened by lack of signals and poor braking and the wreck disrupted the main line for hours.
A city clerk named Owens Jr. faced a $50,000 shortage charge and, after three months in hiding in Honduras, returned and became conscience-stricken.
Peoria youth Milnels Earl W. Bue der, known as the boy banker, was found guilty in Lewiston of embezzlement. He faces a penalty of one to three years in prison and a fine of £2800.
An order from Washington parole for John R. Walsh former Chicago banker and rail. Way president was received at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth. The prisoner went free immediately on parole.
Parkersburg, West Virginia. Varl James, a cotillion leader, arrived home from a trip and shot Seymour Kuhn, a fellow member of the social circle, claiming he found Kuhn at his residence. No further details on motive or condition provided.
The government wins a significant Sherman Act case in Baltimore over the bathtub trust, testing a new legal point in anti trust law. The ruling declares the trust unlawful and may affect a concurrent suit against a Detroit manufacturer. The defense claims no restraint of trade, but Judge Howe finds otherwise, noting the case concerns manufacturers of bathtubs and sanitary goods and that patent related licensing practices may violate antitrust law. The decision underscores evolving enforcement in enameled iron ware markets.
Illinois Central Railroad announced a reward program offering at least a 10 percent increase to workers who did not join the recent strike. The plan aims to reward nonstrikers as part of management efforts led by President and General Manager Park.
The disaster at San Jose de Guaymas and Empalme leaves 273 dead and 400 missing as rescue workers canvas rubble from Crreiz and Ave. The Sonora hut region faces food and water cuts while Southern Pacific estimates rail damage at 200. In Pilot Mountain editor Kallum shoots lawyer Whitaker on Main Street amid long running feud. In Ardmore deputy marshal Hutching shoots relative Wayland then surrenders. bail granted.
Shanghai announces a republic at Wu Chang as rebel leader at Hiankow informs foreign consuls of a new government. The devolution spreads rapidly.
190 Mexican forces defeat 900 Tuxtla Gulierres in Chiapas near Hiapilla late Monday. Government troops report 130 rebels killed and 48 captured. few opposing troops reported early, but battle proved ferocious. General Antero Hallinas led the rebels and escaped with most of his force. Colonel Jimines among the dead.
John Henry Smith a member of the first presidency of the Mormon church and second counselor to President Joseph F. Smith died at age sixty five in Salt Lake City Utah. He is survived by two wives 15 children and 18 grandchildren. He died at the home of his second wife Josephine G. Smith. His first wife Sarah Farr Smith is visiting relatives in Chicago. In Chicago a demand for immediate action toward building a deep waterway from the lakes to the gulf was urged by speakers at the sixth annual Waterway Association convention.
Alfred Reed of Pittshore, Pa, sued the railroad company for 5000 dollars after a quarrel aboard a train. He claimed the bride and groom slept in his stateroom while a conductor fussed and a porter insulted them, triggering the action.
The case in Cleveland accuses General Electric and its subsidiaries of deceiving and merging their operations to evade separate entity status. The ruling by Judge Killian requires that factory and warehouse inspections be made public, with the public property and business operations disclosed as part of the General Electric enterprise.
Blizzard conditions halt rail traffic for nearly 26 hours across western Montana. Snow depths reach one and a half feet with wires down and communication disrupted. Weather advisories warn of continued severe conditions as trains struggle to move and services weakened.
Joliet resident John Jollnven of Hoecher, MI, plans to plead guilty to alleged crimes described in a local filing. The case stems from a court action related to marriage lawsuits, with statements from Jenkins and Horton about learning US divorce law and timing of second marriage while legally married. Washington sources report Labor Federation leaders petitioning the District Supreme Court to overturn contempt charges, arguing jail sentences were illegal since civil charges followed criminal ones.
In Chicago Judge Ha nore sentenced Foung Fully, Giuseppe Nicolomi and Carmella Nicolosi to life in prison for the kidnapping of Angelo Marino on August 5. Mia Colegera Nicolosi received seven years. The ransom was paid, but the victim was strangled when a dumb waiter pierced her neck. authorities report the death occurred before help could arrive.
Government announced a major naval buildup with two battleships forming part of a broader deployment. Officials cited strategic deterrence and show of force as the fleet gathers in the capital, signaling readiness and international posture.
The notice mentions Universal Portland Cement on Adams Street with figures referencing 10,009,000 in Hanects and details surrounding a cement talk event or bulletin.
A disjointed, whimsical text riffs on music theory, performance, and the idea of a musical experience. It mentions instruments like harps and harmonies, with scattered phrases about education, listening, and the fate of sounds.
Fragmented text references naval engagements, ships, a frigate, and a chaotic wartime scene. It hints at commanders like Perry and a battle near a lake, with scattered names and places, but the legible facts are limited and unclear.
Fragmented OCR style lines reference Swastika fold and various numbers. The readable content is unclear and lacks a coherent event or individuals to identify a clear news item. The fragment suggests discussion of excuses and tactical references without concrete facts or names.
A fragment describes Texas coffee facts and a testimonial about Portum a coffee substitute. It recounts a Texas farm scene with a mother praising Portum for helping her health and a child, noting family use and satisfaction. The text mentions Portum aiding a habit and a brother’s relief from constipation, ending with a prompt to read more.
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