28 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Marion Weekly Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1908
Page
1
The report outlines James F Goodlove admitting bail as the indictment proves faulty. It notes arrests, trials, and appeals affecting multiple counties with references to prize distributions, student sentences, and public notices. The piece mentions Colum bus and Allen counties, and various officials and institutions involved.
A Warren clerk reports Judge Roberts died suddenly at the county bench after a morphine death allegation, while another case notes a prisoner sentenced to pay for contempt. In Cleveland a prisoner reportedly died in jail after orders to pry were issued, and there are brief mentions of an arson investigation and a shooting accident involving a family.
Fragmented notes show discussion of Harris pursuing a U.S. Senate bid. Statements indicate no official opposition to other candidates, with leanings tied to a conference held in the city. The text references comments from a governor and various supporters, but lacks clear dates or concrete outcomes.
In Lisbon on November 21 a Loyalist demonstration escalated as cavalry guards intervened to disperse rioters. Reports describe injuries from beatings, barricades, and clashes with authorities while crowds pressed through streets, and a royal procession faced disruption amid high tension.
A massive blaze broke out on the steamer Sirdim near the harbor as passengers crowded the decks. Crews battled the flames with limited success while natives attacked officers and attempted to cut lifelines. many perished or jumped overboard amid chaotic scenes as rescue tugs struggled to reach the burning vessel.
An Akron fire truck collision injured Captain John Cummings and several crew, with four noted shoulder injuries. The report references altered locations and unclear names, detailing a crash involving a Vincennes adventurer and a vast stockyard route, but contains many garbled terms and missing facts.
Fragmentary OCR describes a hospital ship in distress during a gale with engines damaged and repairs underway. It mentions fortuitous events and crew actions but lacks clear names, places, or dates to establish a concrete sequence.
In Columbus on Monday a conference of Ohio wool growers drew political momentum for United States Senator Poraker as he campaigns for reelection. Support from wool producers and allied manufacturers signals effort to shape congressional actions on tariff protection. Aimed at rallying votes, the gathering underscored divisions over tariff policy and the protectionist bloc, with notable figures including Senators Dick and Norber probing alignment ahead of key votes on tariff and farm bills.
Reported today that mothers of 172 students killed in the Columwood school fire protested city officials refusal to publish an inquiry. Coroner’s court orders at the site delayed rebuilding as families demand accountability and safety assurances. An arrest list includes George Davies and Charles Jones for murder related to the incident.
A Rochester woman described as the beautiful widow of Hig Simpson is charged with murdering her husband. The crime reportedly occurred at the old farmhouse near Macedamie Wisconsin where the couple resided. police allege details remain unclear as investigators pursue the case.
A November tornado struck Reed Springs and nearby areas causing extensive damage. Buildings were wrecked, several people injured, and a hotel proprietor’s daughter killed by falling timbers. In Sparta Christian County fourteen houses were destroyed and a schoolhouse damaged.
A 19th century note discusses a proposal by Dr Wallace A Briggs to use pardoned criminals for tuberculosis research. The piece references a state bond of pardons and experimental inoculation, provoking widespread debate and strong physician denunciations.
The race in Madison Square Garden drew ten thousand spectators as Hayes led at five separate points over the 26 mile course. Hayes maintained the lead from start to finish, winning by a few seconds as Traves surged briefly to the front in the later miles. Do rindo faded but finished strong, with Shepherd and Wiles among the early leaders. Chinese editor Sum Lang left New York for home, ending non athletic notes from the event.
Archbold, vice president of Standard Oil, testifies on the scope of the oil business. He explains how monopolistic practices lowered prices and expanded control by jobbers and refiners, notes past misjudgments on midcontinent fields, and mentions production around 70,000 barrels daily. Proceedings will continue with Willan Rockefeller expected to testify next.
Path Amboy NT Nov 26. Four companies of the State National Guard took possession of Kens ley and precautions were taken to prevent a repetition of rioting that occurred when six strikers were shot down by deputy sheriffs. Saloon closures, deserted streets, and soldiers on patrol described. Also notes on naval liberty measures at Manila and an unrelated meteor strike near Muskogee Oklahoma and a bulldog killing a horse in Lyonsville Indiana.
Miss Otis released after Chicago magistrate dismisses charge of attempting to plot her mother’s murder. Judge Gemmill rules there is no statute covering the offense and the defense had argued moral peril and related considerations.
A robbery occurred at a bank in Norfolk Nebraska on November 26. Robbers dynamited the bank of Page Nebraska, securing about $4,000 in cash and making good their escape. Local authorities pursue the suspects.
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