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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1911
Page
4
The Cincinnati Times-Star reports a club tale of Philip the waiter who declined a $500 tip from wealthy brewer Gehret noting honesty and later receiving a business stake offer of $80,000. Their lingering rapport persists as Philip returns to the club, with Gehret and Philip sharing a wry smile over their ventures.
An American returning from a year abroad described a Thanksgiving in Paris last November. Guests included French, German, Italian, and Russian diners. A New York hostess served American dishes and a turkey, but many guests struggled to grasp the feast’s meaning and the pumpkin pie. A German guest remarked, I never ate pumpkin before.
A young woman defends a tiny portable typewriter against a dismissive boss with a dozen giant machines in the office. He underestimates her choice to work a Marlem flat as she pleads it is her only path.
The article notes Charles Reade and Victor Hugo drafted works while standing at a high desk. Wilkin Collins said his thoughts flowed better standing, while Mark Twain favored bed propping and Sir Walter Scott thrived reclined. It contrasts writing postures among famous authors.
The city of New York owns 943 parcel of land most bought before 1850. One parcel rose in value by over 9500 percent. Over sixty years property values for bakeries increased 2000 to 6060 percent. In the same period 95 parcels gained 600 percent or more and over 300 pieces doubled in value.
A fragment notes a woman considering marriage after a judge declines a larger alimony, leaving her unable to maintain her accustomed lifestyle. The dialogue implies social pressures and financial hardship following the court decision.
A terse, garbled line of text appears to reflect a literary or column fragment with slang phrases and incomplete phrases. The excerpt hints at social interactions and a referenced piazza setting but lacks clear context or full sentences.
Investigators detail how John D. Rockefeller acquired the Duluth Mesaba and Northern railway by a million dollar loan and forced stockholders to sell at $20 a share. Testimony alleges padded reports, stock disappearances used as loan collateral, and dividends to the steel trust ranging from 10 to 20 percent on a $700 million property.
Telegraph dispatches indicate a massacre of foreigners at the Legrange mission in Shensi. Reports say rebels from Honan and groups including missionaries were killed. details are scarce as Nanking is encircled and a large rebel force advances with gunboats up the Yangtse Kiang.
Cant Harry Richle of New York sails south in the 22-foot power dor George Washington from Providence toward the Golden Gate via the Panama Canal. He aims to finish on Washington’s Birthday and carries the Providence mayor's greetings to the Exe Francisco executive. He travels Long Island Sound to New York then the Delaware and Ohio canals to Washington to obtain a permit to enter the Panama Canal.
A beatified wife, her wealthy admirer, and the young athlete she wed for love face court action as Mrs Gertrude Gibson Patterson is tried for murdering Charles A Patterson. Emil W Strong, a Chicago clothier, is expected to testify, having claimed he was bought for 1800 dollars.
Gen Leonardo Reyes was arrested in San Antonio on charges of violating neutrality laws. An indictment by the federal grand jury at Laredo names four Mexican prominents and Webb County Sheriff among defendants in a conspiracy. Reyes posted a five thousand dollar bond and proclaimed the situation with the single word sidleulnus.
In San Jose last Wednesday Miss Orpha Cartwright of the University of California married Joanne Plunkett, Princeton graduate and daughter of State Senator Plunkett of Albany. The couple fled to San Jose with the mother’s discovery and carried out a quick ceremony. Mrs Plunkett hails from Butte.
In Vindan West Virginia a coal dust explosion at the Bottom Creek Coal and Coke mine killed eighteen of twenty two men in the explosion zone. More than 150 workers were in the mine. sixteen bodies have been recovered while four were rescued alive.
Richmond Virginia May 24 Henry Clay Beattie Jr is condemned to die next Friday morning for the murder of his wife He spent hours in Bible study and prayer with Rev J J Fix of the Presbyterian church Hundreds of people across the county seek permission to witness the electrocution but only the jury will be present per law
Shreveport Louisiana dispatch reports at an Orangeville church Woody fight ends with Murray Snell dead and William Snell mortally wounded. WW Dawson jailed for the killing. Wil Simmons on bond charged with participating in the shooting. The dispute arose after the Snells attempted to quiet Dawson amid church disorder.
New York Nov 21 E T Bedford resigns as director of Brandhard Oil and as president of Bedford Petroleum France Colonial Oil and Bormme Scrymaer companies. The moves affect multiple firms and shift leadership in the energy sector.
Trial of the convicted packers charged with violating the criminal section of the Sherman Act will begin in District Judge Carpenter's court next Monday, unless the Supreme Court intervenes. The continuance was granted at the request of counsel for the beef men as they seek a stay pending Supreme Court review of the act's constitutionality.
Ramon Caceres, president of Santo Domingo, was killed in San Domingo City by political opponents, after being shot near the Leonte Vazquez residence and then at the American legation. The attackers fled toward San Cristobal, ending a four year Dominican administration marked by upheaval.
The American Federation of Labor endorsed the National Civic Federation and defeated a resolution calling labor leaders to withdraw. Critics argued the Civic Federation is dominated by anti union capitalists, while John Mitchell remains a key AFL leader and Civic Federation vice president.
Chicago November 22 reports to the senatorial investigating committee say Edward Hines lumberman and Edward Til Jen packer were not custodians of a one hundred thousand dollar fund or any other fund intended to pay expenses for William Tommer to the United States senate. Defense witnesses followed earlier testimony by C. Funk general manager of the International Harvester company.
Capt. Willem J Plunkett resigned from the Desplaines street police post amid charges against him and three other officials. He announced his withdrawal just before a trial date set by the commission and Chief of Police McWeeny.
An old newspaper ad touts Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney trouble back pain and rheumatism. A Minneapolis resident testifies to improved health after using the product and urges others to request a free sample and information from Kilmer Co.
The excerpt notes France taxing wine as a major revenue source and mentions Algeria’s vineyards planted during the phylloxera era. It references large wine production scales, significant gallons per vessel, and projected growth toward French empire production targets.
Orator complains his dinner speech was not printed while Walter Lot sides with the editor. The exchange reveals tension over publicity and proof of his talk. The scene suggests a pressroom quarrel about coverage.
A humorously cautious remark notes Mr. Biffit as a believer, with a quip about the cigar he wears at a dizzy angle. The line hints at character mood or fashion without further details.
A reflective line from W. Carne notes no infallible cure for sadness exists except trying to brighten others mood. The saying emphasizes altruism as a path to personal Wellspring and communal harmony.
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