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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
4
General fall to night and Friday with colder conditions tonight. Historical markers note Mirabeau’s death in Paris in 1791 and Morse’s death in 1872. Tomorrow hints at astronomical events with sun and moon timings and a noted Simplon Pass tunnel inauguration.
A flood of notices from Marion County Democrats requests nomination at the upcoming Democratic county convention, with candidates including B F Conklin George Orians Frank L Spider Henry Shitrr A J Trout W Lust S B Creasap and Edward F Tittelbaugh all pledging to seek office subject to the convention on May 2 1908. The appeals urge Democratic voters to support these bids for sheriff county commissioner and recorder.
Mirror editor prints multiple declarations from candidates including Miles Longshorm for Prosecuting Attorney and Charles W Haberman for Probate Judge. Statements emphasize nominations pending county convention on May 2, 2008 with candidacy subject to convention.
The Toledo Blade reports sustained Republican tension in Ohio as Cox Brown and Guilbert threaten to upend party unity. It details alleged machinations to control the state ticket and the push for a clean break from boss influence, urging drastic relief and new candidates.
The text presents garbled notes on public unrest, proposed armed force, and political figures. It references a mayor, secretary, and a US president, with scattered mentions of April deadlines, finances, and a Lisbonish set of events, all in a chaotic, fragmentary form.
Severe flooding floods the Tug and Elkhorn rivers with bridges washed away on Bluestone spillway. Three men drown near a collapsed bridge while five others rescue via river banks. Reported losses include two missing along Keytone and widespread rail disruption as the river rises to record levels.
Evelyn was refused service and asked to leave a hotel restaurant after a Monday incident during her visit. Manager Regan and staff recalled recognizing her and stated they did not want her patronage, guiding her to leave without further trouble.
In Manafeld Ohio on April 2 two men named Stevens were convicted of robbing the Express Company office. They received eight years each in the Olle Penitentiary for their crime.
Two fishermen were found dead on the breakwater after their boat stranded offshore. The wreck was reported as the relief boat arrived, with preliminary notes suggesting exposure. Meanwhile the water polo team planned a western tour during the Easter vacation, visiting New Haven, New York, Chicago, Champaign, and the University of Chicago.
In Chicago on an April day, Harold McGoruilck, son of John D. Rockefeller, is described as near a nervous breakdown. He prepared to depart the city hastily after receiving threatening letters directed at his wife and children. Cards were pinned at the Bellevue Place residence of the McGovernive home.
Mim McCormick and Theodore Thomas report a member received written threats. Officials note the letters have intensified in frequency and virulence, signaling a potential ongoing harassment case.
The Democratic County Central Committee calls the Merion County Ohio convention to nominate county officers for the November 1908 election and select delegates to the Democratic State Convention in Columbus on May 6 8 1908. Delegates meet May 5 at 2 PM to form committees and pick four at large delegates and four alternates for the Denver National Convention.
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