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Newspaper
Marshall Republican
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented text surveys diverse items from weather notes to royal statements, legal fines, orchid lore, translations, and a crust of 20th century societal quips. It references Seoda Crown Prince George remarks, a New York raffle, and a prison reform note amid scattered anecdotes and sensory detail.
Fragmented OCR narrative describes salons and portraits in a palace setting. It mentions John S. Sargent, G P O Heal, and other artists with references to water views and visitors. The text is garbled but hints at exhibitions or discussions of portraits and artists, including American figures, with emphasis on the palace and art collections.
A garbled excerpt mentions Herzegovina and Serbia while noting Balkan power moves. The text references Losnia and a political order amid confusion in the global balance, prompting a question about Servia.
Commentary argues war in the Balkans is inevitable after Russo Austrian negotiations collapse, signaling a near certainty of confrontation despite diplomatic efforts.
The article reports alleged Austrian atrocities in Bosnia and Herzegovina with references to executions, wholesale arrests, and plots against Turkish ministers. It notes Servian authorities detaining suspects and Austrian forces reportedly responding with severe measures, while details remain restricted.
A brutal scene follows as riders compel one man to run a gauntlet of switches. The group, including Frank Messilte, is linked to a spree of violence with reports of assault, robbery, and a tram explosion near Hoboken. Authorities investigate motives and identify suspects.
Ketchell wins the title by knocking Papke down in the tenth round with a sharp left hook. He follows with a flurry of rights and body blows to force a stoppage as Papke struggles to rise.
Iowa Governor Albert W. Cummins elected a United States senator at a special session to succeed the late William Ro Allison. Cummins defeated Lacey 42617 in the special primary, aiming to end a long standpatters feud in Illinois politics and marking a major victory for Cummins after years of opposition. A bank in Missouri was robbed Sunday by professional criminals blasting open the vault with nitro or dynamite, with suspects seen fleeing east on foot.
Portsville case reports Albert Wyebunis a 14 year old pitcher was acquitted by the grand jury for the murder of Joseph Reed 9 after an on field incident at William Penn. Wyebunis allegedly struck Reed with a curved ball that proved deadly.
In a banquet address at Chicago on Monday Admiral Robley D Evans told United States Naval Academy Alumni that American war vessels are generally the equal of those built by foreign nations in the last war, answering many critics of the U S navy.
Ellsworth Kansas Sidney B Tremble a bond broker from Chicago was accidentally shot and killed while hunting by Frank Stuart The accident ends Tremble's life during a hunting outing with local authorities reporting the incident as accidental and fatal.
A tornado hit Christian County near Springfield causing destruction across several homes. Fourteen houses were destroyed seven people injured and a three year old child died after the Braden home burned. Winds reached seventy miles per hour with an eight mile path and a 150 rod width.
In Birmingham Sheriff Schwin has detained three Black men accused of the murder of former Sheriff R W Drake near Laneville Alabama last Tuesday night. One suspect has confessed implicating the others. A special term of court will be convened as tensions run high though violence is not expected.
Hundred men from the Atlantic battleship fleet reached Manila after arrival ceremonies at Cavite. Reception committees greeted the sailors as school children sang and artillery salutes boomed while the fleet members stepped ashore for the first time since arrival.
The Fort Smith Cotton Oil company plant was partly destroyed by fire Wednesday night. The blaze consumed ten freight cars and four houses, with total losses put at $75,000. The mill is part of the Henson group headquartered in Chattanooga.
Eleven indictments were returned Wednesday by the special grand jury investigating fraud in the August primary election. The names were withheld until captuses can be served, but two prominent politicians were among those named.
A large bulldog owned by Benjamin Desom of Evansville Indiana killed his horse on Wednesday. The dog, usually chained because of a dislike for horses, broke its chain and rushed the stable tearing the animal to pieces.
James A. Teneyck of Syracuse University crew was arrested for allegedly taking part in a pool game that cheated Christ Hansen out of 1350 dollars in Chicago, police said.
Austro Hungarian forces bolster frontier patrols after reports Servian troops fired across the Danube near Semendria at Austrian engineers.
Miss Blanch Vignos and her brother Charles Vignos joined by El o Stevens of New York completed an ascent of the balloon Obio in Canton. The event featured the local guests and the traveling pilot.
The Washington report says Secretary Wilson will seek emergency appropriation of 100000 for immediate foot and mouth disease control after diagnosing the illness in cattle near Linesboro Maryland. Officials expect wider spread and possible port quarantine actions affecting Baltimore.
Mrs B M Cowper a noted writer visiting New York at the St Regis shot herself in her room Friday after notifying a friend of her intent. The friend alerted hotel management as Cowper lay dying on the bed until they broke in. An old Middletown N Y acquaintance who had been told of her plan rushed to the desk in a cab and reported the suicide attempt.
Tulsa Oklahoma labor officials filed suit against New Strait Paying Co over an eight hour limit. The company was acquitted after proving workers preferred not to work more than eight hours, prompting union fears the law would be rendered worthless.
Manila report says Consul General Denby requests Rear Admiral Harber to deploy gunboats to Shanghai to protect American interests. The Helena is set to sail Friday as Washington notes no formal word yet but Harber may act on his own authority.
Notice from West Burlington shops states 200 locomotives used on the Burlington system will be sent in for repair and restoration to first class condition before year end.
A tale from postwar Arkansas features Mr Allen of Arkansas planter class and his enslaved helper Uncle Reuben who claims he must swear for a government pension. He cites Squire McCabe as the proper official to witness the oath, while noting political tensions and his literacy claim.
A Virginia parent recalls severe infant eczema in a six month old girl with loss of skin and oozing blood. After two doctors and using Cuticura remedies including Soup and Ointment the child recovered, now nearly three with no signs of trouble.
Dialogue between Bones and Jones humorously asserts that stout people are immune to crime, musing on how physical stature shapes moral choices and perceptions.
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