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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1903
Page
2
The passage compiles jumbled clipped phrases on journalism, politics, and culture. It references The Marble Hill Press, Pulitzer, the Americas Cup, Mount Vesuvius, the Mad Mullah, and university issues, conveying a collage of era concerns, critiques, and whimsical notes. It notes two Montana men sentenced for cattle killing and comments on labor, gender roles, and press norms.
In Backlin Missouri eight men were arrested after a robbery at a hotel, a letter with the stolen pen set was found four miles away. Most money paid for supper at the hotel was recovered except 79 cents. Authorities in Hardin and Dareard pursued leads, with names like Hughes and Jamesport tied to similar charges. one suspect remains sought.
A confused report from Kaness City Missouri describes a man known as Henry Mockley, proprietor of the Riverside packing bower, who is said to have killed himself during a dispute over meat storage and credit. The narrative mentions a deteriorating age and a failed attempt to continue, ending with Mockley taking his own life.
Interest in a revived electric line from Louis to Keemse City grows in Central Missouri. Promoters say construction could start within four to five weeks after securing rights of way last year. New York capitalists back the project and are financing the road amid renewed land purchases along the proposed corridor.
In a tense sea duel Pope and Crystal pursue the brig Gypsy as Captain Bland on the Madre plans a bold coup. Winds shift and night nears, each captain weighing their fate while the crew drinks and wagers on a daring final gamble.
In Justice J. T. Lord's courtroom Mise Cook faced a segro accused of theft. Cook distrusted the suspect who allegedly carried away $7 from the cripple he held. A warrant was repued and the segro was arrested. The trial began with Mr. leading proceedings.
Sedalia Missouri reports Arthur Engiah of Warsaw displays a 261 year old hickory rocking chair made by James Bennett in Virginia in 1442. The chair, in fair condition aside from the seat, has long been in Bennett and Bogileh families and is a prized antique. Iron Mountain pistol duel injures Frank Harris and James Stout. both in serious condition. Cas County Fair in Harrisonville ends with record turnout and about 20 000 tickets sold.
Jefferson County Missouri grand jury recessed Saturday after examining two witnesses. The panel plans to resume October 13 to continue the legislative corruption probe. No report was issued this week. indictments may follow the October session as officials anticipate major developments.
Pope and Crystal discuss quitting a dire voyage as captains learn three sails approach. A lookout reports a schooner and another vessel, their wary pace suggesting pirate danger from Cadis years past. The scene unfolds with grog and grim resolve aboard the ship.
Bloomfield Missouri judge J L Fort orders a special venire of 75 men to select a jury for the trial of W Combs and the Nyden boys. They have been at the 8 Louis jail for safekeeping awaiting trial on a barge assault charge involving a girl in the county. Bumper nut crop reported across Missouri with hickory and hazel trees heavily laden, signaling record potential yields for the state.
In Fulton a high-priced mule sale on Saturday saw Rew ben Shyrock purchase a prominent mule from Kem Stocker for 225 dollars. Stocker had earlier bought the same mule for 185 dollars, marking a notable rise in street trade values.
O Fallon Missouri reports a new ten thousand dollar bank organized last week with officers M P Dunlap president John Orr vice president and W C Barron cashier New Haven Missouri held a special election to fill the unexpired term of John F Hamilton collector Willem Beckmans won by one vote over W A Boddy Found Sepide Track unclear text remains
Governor appoints Dr Bracet P Cameron of St Louis to State Board of Alleged Gwindier Arrested Bride Killed in Runaeny in Bowling Green Ashley, seven miles from city, thrown from a buggy Saturday morning. Mrs Ed Eesoraen, formerly Miss Bawle Hickman, died from a broken neck. sister injured.
Over 5,000 people attended the Old Settlers meeting in Kaboka Missouri on Saturday. It was the society's largest event to date with high quality amusements. Former Senator Wilesa weds.
A battered narrative fragment describes a chaotic scene aboard a ship. The crew reacts with fear and rage as chaos erupts, with torn sails and soaked decks. One reader might sense a dramatic wrongdoing and looming danger amid wreckage and despair.
ee peeers With His Yeomanry arrived at Springfontein and joined a column near Smithfield. After wandering they returned to the railway line four miles south where a skirmish with a blockhouse ensued for about two hours until an armed train halted the action. The colonel complained they fired on his men and Lord Kitchener deemed it the battle of Springtonien.
Chicago resident J Jay Jones recounts a Moorish practice where government officials’ property reverts to the crown, arguing it would curb corruption and deter dishonest office seekers. He notes salaries are too small for officials to live on and suggests adopting the idea in the United States. Quotations attributed to the New York Herald appear in his report.
An 19th century circular describes a mechanical infant for traveling ladies to claim sole carriage use. The device allegedly cries in five octaves, fits in a pocket, and is offered in third and first class at prices around £2 to £3. It can be started or stopped instantly, unlike real babies, provoking ridicule in London Answers.
R K Munkitt r editor tells a tale about a New Jersey neighbor who, in prep school, resolved that a long run for no short slides was needed. The piece reflects sharp humor in a local context.
Rev Daniel Sylvester Tuttle, a longtime church leader, is indicated as advancing to senior Episcopal roles with ties to Idaho Utah and Salt Lake Mormon history. Born in New York in 1837 he studied at California College New York and Theological Seminary and has served as Bishop of Missouri since 1886.
English author Conan Doyle would have earned about 1 1/2 million if his works sold at 2 a word, including The Adventures of Gerard and The Hound of the Baskervilles. A prospective contract offering 1 1/2 cents per word was declined, leaving current earnings lower.
In Wall Street circles Jim Keene known as Jim Keene is described as unfriendly to his office employees. He allegedly avoided sharing trains during daily commutes from Cedarhurst Long Island, forcing milk train riders to alter schedules after studying timetable gaps and issuing result orders to change travel lines.
At year end 1902 the Russian army counted 1,386 generals including 129 full generals 287 lieutenant generals and 870 major generals. Averages ages were 69 for full generals 62 for lieutenant generals and 56 for major generals. Fifty eight percent have seen active warfare and four generals are over ninety.
Professor Moore, dean emeritus of Missouri Biblia College, advocates a radical evolution view. He argues the soul evolves through eternity cycles and, at the resurrection, forms a spiritual body to inhabit uninhabited planets or stars.
Mrs. Astor has expanded her gallery with autographs of royalty including a signed portrait of the king and queen and a tete-a-tete picture of the duke and duchess of Orleans. Her wide foreign travels supply these cherished souvenirs.
A report details a substantial donation to the university honoring President David Starr Jordan of Le with a generous gift from unnamed benefactors. The announcement notes the gift will support endowment and campus programs, underscoring Jordan's leadership and the institution's growth.
The notice highlights Mr. and Mrs. Mia William R. Stover as active in many benevolent groups. It lists affiliations with Odd Fellows and various fraternal and women’s orders, including Friends of Maine, Golden Cross, Pilgrim Father, Knights of Pythias, United Workers, and several local lodges in Augusta and Camden.
Judge William C Toole of 09 North Fourth Street St Joseph Missouri holds multiple distinctions He is St Josephs oldest resident since moving there in 1869 He is Buchanan counties oldest lawyer admitted in 1864 and possibly Missouri oldest He witnessed Buchanan countys first judicial proceeding and is the oldest man to have served on the court of common pleas He also was a local preacher in St Joseph for many years reflecting a long community service record
Rugs rapidly replace wall-to-wall carpets in poor New York City houses as reform efforts spread on the East Side. Painted walls are favored to curb dust and germs, and hardwood floors replace carpets in large tenement buildings.
English poet William Watson faces deteriorating eyesight, with reports noting his sight may fail soon. Although only 46, his last major work was the Ode of the Coronation of King Edward VII, marked as a significant recent achievement.
Miss Helen Gould travels by automobile through the Catskills with a warm welcome from devoted friends in nearly every village. Her rustic progression is described as a kind of royal tour as she visits western Catskill districts.
Richard Croker of Wantage Manor England and former Tanmany boss plans a New York visit before year end but delays arrival until after fall vote counting and declaration to avoid political signals. Also notes red haired girls interest and theatrical promotions with Boston manager Brady inviting women for a matinee and free admission.
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