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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
2
Montage of quips and puns on fashion, science, and society. Notes on Twain estate value, women in work, a new ocean liner named Gigantic, snake substitutes for cats, a bucket joke, and assorted curiosities about aviation, alcohol records, and pests. Ends with a Pennsylvania book agent age remark.
Mark MacLane questions alterate sense of nine FRATS and cautions confidential remarks. He warns that the phrase take it from me should not be counted as acceptable slang even in discerning usage.
An Ohio man tore his shirt to signal a train in danger and helped avert a wreck involving Jerem. The incident highlights quick thinking in an emergency, with officials noting the act as a notable example of railroad safety.
The New York Tribune reports on a woman who seeks five pensions tied to her five husbands who served in the Civil War. The piece notes efforts to turn the pension system into a progressive scheme.
A man in Ohio is jailed after claiming a telephone he damaged will connect him to heaven. He argues the universe listens to talkers, and warns the cosmos may crowd if people keep silencing others.
At a recent plumbers convention a panel weighed why plumbers earn limited wages. The favored explanation cited infrequent returns of tools to shops, hindering shop efficiency and service value.
A South Carolina clergyman’s rain prayer caused farmers to fear for their cotton crop and consider seeking an injunction to stop prayer efforts. The episode illustrates how perceived barriers influence crowd behavior and curb self ridicule.
Conference between President Markham, Vice President Ark and railroad officials reviews contract terms and the Federation of Mechanical Crafts stance. Union leaders plan no immediate action as talks with Illinois Central and other lines proceed in San Francisco.
Hundreds of members of the National German Veterans Association have arrived in Omaha for their annual convention. The gathering includes the Western Veterans group with aviation interests and spans Kansas, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
The Mount Pleasant Baptist Churches association at Mount Salem Church adjourned after two days. Officers elected include Moderator G N Ratliff Moverie secretary, 7 oP Rive Salisbury treasurer Charles Chapman Kesteaville.
Fareas, former mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, will be the sole Republican candidate at the September 9 primary seeking to replace the late A Mitchell as representative in Congress from Kansas Second District. He is listed as the only candidate for the race on the GOP slate.
A photograph showing clearly the canals of Mare was exhibited at the Lowell Observatory here. The negative is said to be one of the clearest ever taken.
Miss Lida Reihardt aged 25 of Lincoln was found dead after inhaling gas through a tube. Her father was a longtime leading merchant in Lincoln. Police investigation underway to determine cause and circumstances of the death.
New York jurors convict Paul Geidel a 17 year old Hartford Connecticut bellboy for the murder of elderly William H. Jackson. Jury returns verdict of murder in the second degree.
The Japanese emperor awarded H. W. Denison, American adviser to the foreign office, a Hiver bowl as thanks for his services in connection with the treaty revision.
Georgia news reports a dramatic marriage in Atlanta where Martha Grees and Willow Martin, a Civil War veteran’s daughter, married Henry Martin after elopement. The aged husband’s will leaves $250,000 for education and personal funds to the bride, while a separate bequest plots colleges for Henry Baker and other relatives amid family tensions and legal read of the private act.
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports Louis A. Welns, jailed prisoner, unable to support his wife. He allegedly passed meals to his spouse for weeks, claiming a theft of a pair of loaded dice from a saloon as motive. Prosecutor Heery Heise Jr ordered his release for work to be arranged.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher outlined two plans to develop Alaska coal without surrendering land to private exploitation. One option envisions private ownership under tighter government control, the other urges direct government operation. He said he would recommend a policy.
New York reports Colonel Jona J. Astor settled five million dollars on his fiancée Miss Madeleine Fores. The marriage agreement, signed at Newport, was learned from an authoritative source.
Springfield report from the circuit court states that Northern Life Insurance Company is held liable for all obligations of the Fraternal Tribunes. Master in Chancery Pfeiffer filed the special report outlining the liability and scope of duties.
In Meaies Mexico Francisco I Madero was nominated by the Progressive party for president with Francisco Vasque as sponsor Gomerbie a former revolution agent in Washington is the running mate Partisans from three other candidates pressured for the vice presidency as the contest shifted toward a second choice after Alfredo Hobbs Dominguez
In San Francisco a garbled report notes the steamer Dollar lay fast on a roof near here and is expected to be floated at the next high tide. Repairs at Muroran were planned to enable the ship to reach Shanghai.
Detroit police news on robberies will be clipped by the city board of assessors to uncover jewels and diamonds in wealthy families for taxation. The process aims to identify hidden assets and ensure tax compliance among high-value households.
Cranberry harvest in Middleboro Maes section underway with many boats harvest. Growers expect shipments by early next week. Anticipated crop up about 11 percent or 13000 barrels from last year.
Honolulu editors report that vocal Japanese papers condemn the Tillingham bill in Congress and threaten to decamp if passed, framing it as a Japanese exclusion measure and signaling political tension between communities over immigration policy.
Stephen Froesi died in a hospital in Oklahoma City after sneezing triggered fatal hemorrhages. The incident occurred on August 24 as a preceding illness worsened, with reports noting a rapid decline and medical intervention.
The United States Navy announced a two week fleet practice period for the Atlantic fleet near the Cheatham Cape area. Admirals tested long range maneuvers with ships firing at ranges up to 14,000 yards and practicing anti-air and torpedo defense. The exercise emphasizes long range engagements and weather readiness as the fleet trains under wartime like conditions.
A Whitite crew of over seven men stands at attention beside one of the Navy’s most powerful warships in formation at the Philadelphia navy yard, highlighting a display of naval strength and readiness.
Amid controversy following an announcement, Willam H Lewie, special assistant attorney general, elected to the American Bar Association. Delegates pledged to use every means to compel the Negro to withdraw from membership.
Welemann, described as a superior of Marine hospital, left an unexpected bequest of 425 from his will after a courtesy shown to Mitchel. Valentine, visiting with a casual crew, inspected the hospital and aided the arrangement that led to the provision in the will.
The cabinet directed chancellor M Homelle to answer for negligence in guarding the Mona Lisa theft from the faerie gallery. Homelle, director of the National Museum, faces charges of negligence in protecting the prized art work.
Postmaster General Hitchcook designates Whehington as postal savings bank site. An effort will be made to establish the bank at the capital, aiming for a model status and national adoption.
Charleston report states the liner Lexington wrecked near the Edisto River mouth was abandoned by Captain Connally and his four crew members. The passengers were brought to Charleston.
Seven persons were injured when a limited interurban car struck a traction engine at a street crossing in Indianapolis. Three are seriously hurt. The cause of the wreck has not been determined.
The wool schedule veto sparks debate as Taft faces pressure to await Tariff Commission report before deciding on wool duties. Editors condemn the veto as indecisive while urging scientific revocation of the tariff in light of the commission’s forthcoming findings.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a Democratic rift and political unrest in Philadelphia. The readable portions discuss a lack of unity, a trial or inquiry context, and political concern among thinking citizens.
A garbled Paris style note questions a supposed afree of Julius Caesar. It hints at Mark Antony’s influence and a famed leader whose brilliance as a creator is praised, though the text is obscured and fragmentary.
The New York Sun editorializes that Taft’s veto is fully justified as a prudent standard for public business. It argues political platforms must be promises kept and warns against leaping in the dark when careful, transparent policy is possible.
Democrats gain a talking point as Taft vetoes are cited to frame campaign material. The text argues Taft acted logically and popularly, enabling him to present the case to the people in a convincing manner despite limited party records.
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