05 Sep 1908
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Newspaper
Marion Weekly Star
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
Amid rumors of a Taft candidacy the meeting drew whispers of party factions and a split over support. The senator and reporters avoided decisive statements as tension between rival camps grew and questions about candidacy and strategy dominated the session.
A garbled report references labor actions, political rhetoric, and a correspondent from a Peum Sta outlet. It mentions Tuesday and Wednesday events, a speaker, and local responses, but names, places, and precise actions are largely unreadable.
A Naples report describes Caruso in a swirl of rumors and pursuit over a woman believed to be his wife or lover who fled from the Canse village near Florence. Police and a wide search extend as Caruso and unnamed accomplices hide, while public interest centers on his alleged powers and the role of his entourage.
A fragmented old text depicts a victim of stock exchange shock foreseeing famine unrest and a hotel dining scene. The narrator recalls diners at the St Regis as visions of wealth loss unfold amid rhetoric of looming revolution. A doctor hints at hidden identity as a starving figure faces a fatal choice.
Reports from the Swiss frontier describe sudden floods and avalanches in Alpine valleys. Rescue teams struggle amid dangerous conditions as dozens of villages lie buried or washed away with many missing and feared dead. Ships Yoashimea and Scbatopel are noted as sailing in the region. Local authorities warn it may take days to learn full damage.
Chaos amid a fatal accident as workers on the North side yard at Cicero were crushed by passing trains. John Socine named as the last victim. Strowes buried. others scattered. mayor and workers left stunned by the sequence of blows amid the wreckage. Local officials investigate the incident.
Ohio National Guard units move to Camp Lima for training as a liaison team reports drills and maneuvers. Officials describe plans to address issues facing both eastern and western fronts and stress readiness for anticipated operations.
Fragmented OCR report notes Cuban Liberals outline a plan to present a unified slate, aiming to run unopposed in some districts. Mentions committee formations, party organization, and political maneuvering ahead of September elections amid poverty relief and court actions.
A garbled summary notes political events in Ohio with planned speeches by a Vice Presidential candidate and other speakers. It mentions stops in Cleveland Chicago and New York, aiming to boost support in the Midwest and West and to prepare for the upcoming campaign push.
A dense fog disaster reports indicate a shipwreck about one hundred miles north of here on the Pomme View rocks. Rescue attempts describe a stern schooner possibly the Gilfield owned by the lumber county of Bandon Oregon with wreckage scattered and presumed all aboard perished. The Wilbur a steamer from North Frank Co. was also named in surviving accounts.
Vague notes reflect Governor Magoons optimism about upcoming elections and party campaigns. The fragment mentions Workington, dates in September, and references to voters, campaigns, and anticipated outcomes without clear events or specifics.
Fragmentary report describes workmen fighting on a four story wall. The scene includes a fatal clash that left several men mortally wounded as others attempted to intervene. Details are incomplete and names are unclear.
A Chicago hypnotist faced charges after a series of complaints from local women alleging manipulation for money and deeds. Key witness Mrs Millida Willer testified the professor used coercive schemes and promises of influence, including a white robe and elite status, to obtain deeds and funds from victims.
In Vermont the election drew mixed reactions as Republicans claim a decisive gain while Democrats accuse rising pains in the legislature. Vermont’s results, seen as a barometer of national sentiment, show the GOP maintaining a strong statewide lead though urban areas tilt toward the Democrats.
The text discusses factions within the Republican and allied groups around electors and contests between Swicher and Scher. It mentions the Nearing committee, Tadley Institute polis dal and a rally in Sept 1 with references to candidates for president and
In a clipped interview, Simensen fears a short time to live while Bishop Burke Huad of the Catholic Otiaeh faces pressure. Wally Houresicke for Redarm notes political and church tensions at Clichy and Amt.
A man named James Cimtiomit and his father risked their lives to pull his mother from a tenement fire. The son died, the mother is in critical condition, and firefighters saved others but the house burned. Separately, a new life insurance venture backed by ten million dollars may be formed to offer low cost cover for the poor. Dr Lee Pinkerton toured Europe as Sage fortune agent, while Robert W De Forest said plans await investigation completion.
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