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Newspaper
Marion Weekly Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1904
Page
1
The Chicago merchant prince reVY Z Leiter, famed for wealth built from drygoods and real estate, died suddenly in Maine after a life that spanned a vast business empire and a noted library. He left a fortune estimated between 37 and 90 million dollars and influenced Chicago real estate, markets, and social circles.
A Cleveland Civic Federation committee reports on deadlock between the Lake Carriers Association and the Masters and Pilots Association over wake scale and vessel ownership. It finds mutual refusals to cooperate, notes abuses after ownership shifts to corporate hands, and concludes efforts to resolve the dispute are doomed, asking discharge.
Siv steamers sailed from Buffalo yesterday afternoon and last night with the coal laden Gachhart piecing together about 50 000 tons in a major cargo movement.
Columbia University conferred nine hundred and fifty degrees and fourteen honorary degrees at the annual commencment at Morningside Heights. President Butler announced a $20,000 gift from Adolph Lewishon for a new building for the School of Mines. Notable honorees included Howiad Jason Rogers, age Devenes, Charles Pollen Mctumat the university architect, Alfred Conkling Core, a former federal judge, and Reverend Dr David Winwell Greer.
James M D onald flees Bedford in haste after acquittal rumors and unclear details about a murder case. The article notes a dramatic withdrawal and an agency connection with his wife left behind awaiting reunion.
In Asheville on June 9 Virginia Rhodes, long sought after since the death of the African diamond king, is identified as Mary Virjt gla Rhodes now Marty Virginia Rhodes Baker. An heiress to a fortune, she has been living in mountain districts as a missionary, barely earning a living. Details emerge from Mr Baker and friends, including past marriages, photographs, and a possible consular connection. The tale traces her lineage to Ceol Rhodes and William Rhodes with a complex family history.
A sensational claim by Professor Winfield Ayers of the Post Graduate Hospital New York reports a cure for Brights disease across states based on ninety four cases. The method uses direct catheter delivered medicines into kidneys avoiding surgery. Beavers of Atlante Oils arrested again. Brooklyn warrant from Washington later tied to a graft case involving salaries and allowances.
Reports say United States ambassador McCormick faces pressure from a Russian landlord to move, amid alleged boycotts and tension as U S and Japanese interests surge at the war’s outset. McCormick’s farewell amid charges of escorting the Japanese ambassador to the railway station underscores growing frictions and open port treaties on the eve of war.
A newborn daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Weber was reported in New York as severely affected with eye conditions, described as eyes closed over empty sockets and no physician having seen such a case before. Details are limited due to fragmentary OCR text.
Local Sunday School officers were elected including President Audaly Giacamnati and Vice President Howard Suhker. Zanesville general secretary Taacph Clark. Columbus recordings secretary PoP Steward. Piqua treasurer iL Marie Canton. selections for matrimony and the upcoming convention venue Prom Schaal to Matrimony Galesbare. Transformation tale: Miss Mary Gris of Denver Colorado went from graduate to bride in six hours, receiving her diploma at St Mary school then marrying Bertram Rhoades the same day.
A wreck an open switch mile south of Salisbury on a line from Athynta to Washington killed two men including James Watkins of Charlotte. The locomotive and postal car were wrecked with no passengers hurt. An investigation found a broken switch and the passenger train forced to stop after derailment.
A mob gathered in Milan on Wednesday over a case involving Thomas Warner, 28, charged with crime as the mother of the child testified to Justice Spencer. Police later arrested Mrs Warner after the crowd faced officers at the town edge. A separate report notes forgery charges against Thomas Koen Modyitt and William Waren in New York, with alleged drafts totaling up to 1.0 million dollars. The New York state pardon board also rejected clemency pleas for Wade of Toledo and Tobasin of Portsmouth.
A distorted Irvine family telegraph note describes Bho PuekedG and Toten Marco, two mountain men, disputing in a remote area. Puckett died from a fatal wound after wrestling a knife blow. Murrell collapsed wounded as spectators rushed to aid the combatants.
Chicago reports a dramatic rescue as Captain Wigner and a bystander hauled children from danger when a train approached at a ceremony. Amid chaos a note to a sister indicated a suicide attempt, but the flagman acted swiftly to shield attendees and bystanders.
The Sultan of Wworacca accedes to Rata’s demand, releasing Perdtcatts at Bailey. Navy department officials confirm receipt of the effort’s information this morning from Rea Adulial Chadwick at Javaser.
A radical drive to suppress labor organizing leads to pledges against unionists, threats to employers, and a large security operation. Reports describe clashes, arrests, and a high-tension pursuit as authorities aim to eradicate union activity in the district.
An article recounts a complex Maryland or regional political dispute involving Quay, an Indian chief, and allied figures. It describes meetings, alleged bribes, a mounted ride sold to the chief’s favorite for one dollar, and resulting tensions between Quay and Senator Gay amid broader accusations of influence and improper dealings.
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