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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
2
A compact satire page notes various curious items from Indiana mosquitoes to New Jersey bedbugs and London smoked hams. It mentions hats in fashion, King Alfonso’s quarrel with his mother in law, a two dollar reward for a $50,000 Chicago check, a dove’s cop, and a comparison of Captain Baldwin's dirigible to the Zeppelin.
A New York man who has been blind can now see at age 89. The historical remark contrasts cash requests by a professor and public expectations, while a czar is noted being introduced to a subject who lived 126 years. The style reflects period wit about bombs and royal curiosity.
A cautious note urges hiring a soil and crop specialist to assess whether the land slated for baseball parks could support agricultural use such as wool onion herds, ensuring preparedness for any emergency.
A woman was shot during a Missouri dispute over a ham sandwich. The man who shot her is in custody without bail. Authorities urge calm as the case proceeds.
A fragment notes seven tons of bells to be hung on the Metco life tower’s forty sixth floor. It adds a caution that even if the bells weighed seven hundred times seven tons they could not ring the New York curfew.
Editorial note counters British claims about American women's suffrage movement. It states that the agitation did not originate in England and urges recognition of the American suffrage effort's legitimacy and persistence.
An employee at a Visalia California power plant received 34 000 volts of electricity while at work last week and was knocked senseless but revived. The report notes that if the electric company’s bill had arrived at the same moment the shock would likely have been fatal.
The text describes Count Zeppelin beginning the construction of a new airship to replace a failed or old one. It notes his age but emphasizes his determination energy and unwavering spirit to achieve successful results. The tone portrays resilience and continued ambition in aviation.
London papers revive talk on public speaking, asking why British speakers lack lasting reputations. They jest that only a speaker who can sustain 19 hours or provoke 86 minutes of continuous cheering would justify an international comparison.
A contract is signed to equip Gould railroad lines with 10,000 steel cars at an aggregate cost near $19,900,000. The management signals a belief that now is a good time for spending on improvements to enable larger handling facilities for expected traffic growth.
The United States Civil Service Retirement association based in Washington offers money prizes from 10 to 50 dollars for essays on retirement. Only classified service employees may contribute. The best retirement plans will receive favorable consideration, aligning with pension concepts as seen in England's new old age law.
The Arkansas Association of Hardwood Manufacturers met in Little Rock to expand state organization and grow membership toward uniting the 4500 hardwood makers. Samuel J. Record of Mena spoke on The Hardwood Shortage and How to Prevent Waste, urging federal forestry measures, fire protection, and selective cutting to preserve timber for future supply.
Col Henry H Nevius of Red Bank New Jersey defeated former Governor Van Sant of Minnesota on the first ballot for commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic by a vote of 54 to 254 Other officers chosen include J Kent Hamilton of Ohio C C Rouree of California J F Spence of Tennessee and G Lane Tannehill of Maryland Mrs W L Gillman of Roxbury Massachusetts elected president of the Woman's Relief Corps Gen G C Burton received a diamond studded gold badge and Past Commander in Chief R B Brown received a silver chest as his successor took office
Frank EF Sargent, United States commissioner general of immigration and former chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, died here Friday morning from injuries and a paralytic stroke suffered about two months earlier.
Pittsburg Cnlio Bajwich, who claimed vast wealth, was arrested in Braddock on a Thursday night and will be sent to Chicago to face a robbery charge against Steve Hutgers. He reportedly spent $500000 since arriving in America after a recent period as a bartender. His father, per a Hungarian paper from Chicago, is said to be worth $5,000,000.
Unknown partisans dynamited the west bank of the Illinois and Michigan canal at Channahon, creating a 100 foot breach that flooded farm lands and the Dupage river. Joliet to Channahon section drained, boats stranded, canal power lost, Great Western Cereal Company mill shut, about 100 workers displaced as millions of fish die along the dry canal bed.
Des Moines reports indicate Cummins and progressive Republicans may force a vote on the short-term Senate selection at a coming special session. Democrats and progressives plan to back a Lambert-Demar motion, likely defeating a recess until November and pushing Cummins’ candidacy to a vote.
In Chicago on Wednesday morning a Northwestern city bound train struck a gang of track workers on the North Side. Three trains neared the men simultaneously causing confusion as they bolted into the path of the oncoming train. John Snehne was hurled 40 feet and killed instantly while eight others were injured and scattered along the tracks.
In Boston harbor at President Roads the British bark Puritan lay at anchor Tuesday when four seamen suffocated from pitch fumes and pitch vapors in the fore peak. A fifth man was partly overcome but rescued by shipmates, officials said.
Mrs. Maul, wife of Francis I Maul of Philadelphia, slipped from the edge of a 600-foot cliff beside the Hotel Kaaterskill in Tannersville New York. Her husband Francis I Maul pulled her back just in time to prevent a deadly fall.
In Holland a five year old boy, Joe Hittle, assaulted his younger sister repeatedly on the head with an iron hammer after a quarrel. The sister sustained very serious injuries.
New York reports the eastern department of the Democratic National Committee is reorganized with Robert S. Hudspeth of New Jersey as vice-chairman to direct eastern campaign operations. The east will have a nine member sub committee aiding him. John E. Lamb of Indiana named vice chairman of the executive committee. George W. Greene of Rhode Island becomes club organization vice chairman. Herman Ridder of New York heads the eastern publicity bureau and John J. Kennedy of Buffalo is secretary of the national committee.
William J. Bryan, Democratic candidate, spoke on tariff, bank deposits, the Tabor and trust questions, and governmental reforms. He assailed Coleman Lepont of Delaware and Senator Joles Penrose of Pennsylvania as reformers due to their trust ties, with focus on reform and trust issues.
Ottawa, US. A collision between an electric car and a carriage resulted in two deaths and several serious injuries. Walter Snell, a wealthy farmer, along with his family, faced multiple casualties including Mrs Mamie Townsend and a 15 year old daughter. The crash occurred six miles from town. poor lighting and the car not being seen in time contributed to the tragedy.
A gasoline tank exploded at Twin City Laundrys at 7 15 Thursday. The blast wrecked the laundry building and shattered the plate glass front of Bundz’s furniture store across the street. The fire engulfed the laundry and the blast shook the city.
Vienna dispatches note that reports from Budapest about Countess Szenehenyi's condition are exaggerated. The count and countess arrived Wednesday in that city and stated they intended to proceed to Vienna.
Emperor William has invited Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood of the United States Army to be his guest at the imperial maneuvers in Alsace-Lorraine in September. The invitation reached Gen Wood while he was in Switzerland.
Oberndorf Württemberg Paul Maus, aged inventor of the Mauser rifle, has introduced a new military firearm featuring a 25 shot automatic cartridge feeder as its principal innovation.
Caleb Hill a young farmer in Brookfield Missouri killed himself after a divorce suit was filed against the woman who left her husband for him. His body was found beneath the railroad viaduct with a revolver nearby and a photograph of the woman in his pocket plus a note blaming her for his act. Hill had a habit of carrying a revolver and had been jailed earlier for carrying concealed weapons but was released when no witnesses appeared. His father William Hill of Milan Missouri killed himself last year by drinking carbolic acid.
The Portuguese steamer Luiza with 50 crew aboard wrecked off Figuera de Foz during a heavy sea. Stranded near shore at 1090 yards, the men perished as rescuers could not reach them. Relatives and crowds watched the disaster unfold from the shoreline in Portugal.
A Monday forest fire near Senora, California threatened famous giant trees but has been brought under control. Many big trees suffered damage though few are expected to die from scorching if rains come soon. Several dead plants have been badly burned.
An application to move tarry Kk. Thaw from the Dutchess county jail was denied on Thursday. The decision may halt frequent transfers to Fishkill, which have stirred hearings before a referee and caused annoyance to Sheriff Robert W. Chanter, though the prisoner gained some diversion from the trips.
Berlin officials report a municipal council inquiry into widespread poisoning at Virchow hospital. Deputy Mayor Dr Reicks said over forty employees including officials and nurses were affected by adulterated meat, prompting further investigation.
Detroit reports Dr. J. M. Bradley’s plurality in Tuesday's primaries has dwindled to under 1,060 with eight percent of precincts and two Warner strongholds, Sanilac and Cheboygan counties yet to hear from. An official canvass will likely be required to determine the result.
Paducah Kentucky. John Franklin Dalton a milk man living in Calaway county Kentucky shot and killed his wife Thursday night believing she was a night rider. They heard prowling around the premises and Mrs Dalton had just stepped out the back door when the bullet struck the base of her brain.
Woodstock Conn Congressman C E Littlefield appointed receiver of the Wall street firm A G Brown & Co by Judge Holt of the US district court in New York. He must give a bond of 325040.
Ernest Martin, 16, and Beula Herrington, 15, both of Vossbure Mississippi, eloped and wed. The brief notice notes their ages and county origin, reflecting a small-town marriage announcement.
In Vermont Tuesday election Republicans retain control of both chambers while Gov George H Prouty leads by about 30 000 votes over Burke. Democrats gain many seats in the lower house with towns like St Albans Burlington and Barre City sending representatives, independents show limited statewide impact, and the GOP remains dominant in state politics.
Omaha reports indicate few returns by midnight with Gov. Sheldon unopposed for renomination and set to lead Republicans again. Dahlman appears to win a large Douglas county majority while statewide results suggest he may be the Democrat nominee for governor. Republicans nominate Pollard Jefferies Bord Hinshaw Norris for Congress with others unheard from.
In Butte Montana a conference failed to yield an agreement between mine operators and workers. All Wyoming coal mines under the Mine Owners' association were closed Monday and will stay shut for an indefinite period. About 4,000 men are affected.
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