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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1908
Page
9
Italian and Polish laborers at Lyden New Jersey clashed over refinery work suppressed by guards after a day of fighting. Dozens injured lightly, several men arrested, and wives joined in. Rivalry stirred by job competition at the Standard Oil refinery site.
In Columbus on April 11 the Senate advanced measures including rural education boards offering school choice or transport to another district. The Atwell bill to appoint two high school inspectors passed the Senate with terms starting Sept 1, 1808, while a conference on the initiative and referendum resolution failed and was discharged. A municipal works administration bill faced opposition over home rule, and fire wage funding proposals included teacher salaries and district budgets under tax constraints.
Lac Thurwan of Wet Vulns Ky was hanged in Norfolk Virginia for the murder on February 1, 1908 of Walter Deteen of Michigan. Deteen was dismembered and placed in a trunk, then captured months later at Vancouver British Columbia. The execution was one of the quickest and least common in Virginia.
In Richmond Missouri Ray County Court House a tense scene interrupted the murder trial of Toman Motienn as a crowd gathered and the walls trembled. The room was ordered cleared before proceedings could begin amid accusations involving Mrs Jane Hirartt and Mere Margaret McGow nite.
Fragmented text from a Tribune transmission describes Prof Sherman Case of Toledo facing imprisonment in Obampaten county jail and mentions debtor law in force, long absence, and a return home to Tennessee. Additional lines reference a wife aged 42 and two children, with unclear contexts and garbled phrasing.
Chicago April 1 A petition seeks the appointment of a receiver in a federal court action against John Worthington manager of the New Fowler Drives Co. The petition alleges intent to defraud creditors and names B. Betten as petitioner with Edward Huell appointed as receiver.
The annual banquet of the Chamber of Commerce of London featured Whitelaw Reid as the principal speaker. Ajit and Merion Hieleen Ador joined in, highlighting the country’s engagement with wartime and civic leadership.
Fragmented notice reports an emperor approving a bill related to foreign regulation. The text mentions Tokto and regional representation, with unclear fragments referencing Melaviieh and Japan. Names and details are obscured, but the core fact is imperial approval of a legislative measure.
A blaze swept a five story tenement at Pitt Street New York causing $26,000 in damage. Reports detail arrests and police actions as part of a wide wire service summary of incidents and public affairs.
A Chinese man Wong died near the Southern Pavite yailyord where the Chinamen held a raid. A white alert uncovered a navy training station in Narenganente Way. The operation attached 2,000 young Hallore Unley Instruction.
Henry and Arthur Webber prominent Reda mining operators were arrested in Goldfield Nevada on a charge of purloining twenty thousand dollars from the Doctor Mining Co treasury. The case involves the alleged complicity of a bookkeeper employed by the Webbers who betrayed the stock judge of the Doctor Mining. The brothers furnished bail and were remanded.
Dr William A Edwards of Los Angeles, brother in law of Secretary Taft, arrived by special train to Paso Robles on Friday to consult with the surgeons about Admiral Evans condition. Edwards said there was no variation or change in the admiral's status.
A New York divorce case draws attention as the wife of the plaintiff leaves for a Virginia home. The matter centers on legal filings and a possible move toward the United States Supreme Court. The wife's actions and the ongoing court proceedings in New York state raise questions about jurisdiction and future appeals.
Crankie in qeleos at the UNS PILOT Ney at Chester, TL, and In the Jirl staged of corenuption. Croh's friende have prepared a petivion avkine that he hes jardened.
In Chicago Avr TL William Penge, head of Lake Siengnen’s union, asserts no strike will occur. He hints meetings set this week to resolve matters and suggests President Jenje expects a settlement soon.
Dr Andrew Park of Chicago and graduate of Mir loria Offea Toronto and Harvard Heller announced Friday he has discovered the true origin of heat. He outlined the discovery before the Assanthon for Advancement of Science in London and invited further discussion at the conference.
Anil Al Bite was appointed Friday as the superintendent of the Tree enployment agency in Cleveland. The move places Al Bite at the helm of the city agency amid regional labor administration changes and local employment initiatives.
A fragmented OCR entry hints at a Kansas City appeal and a criminal court proceeding. It mentions an attempted conviction and potential evidence, but the text is garbled with missing names and dates, making details unreliable.
A fragmentary report notes Patticon, widow of the late Gay, facing a jury in Columbus. The case concerns a charge related to a missing asset and involves the city authorities and a formal court proceeding.
Bradstreet notes improved crop and soil, Easter approach boosts trade lines with sympathy on jobbing business. New York reports better early conditions than last year, fewer damages, and mixed effects on prices with meats and metals rising while cotton and rot resistant goods slip. Leather fashion demand holds, but eastern shoe shipments run below 107 levels. weekly industrial activity shows modest gains and steel inputs steady amid pending inquiries.
The Congress debated a pension plan by naval committee action to provide a monthly stipend of 12 per month to widows of enlisted men who served in eight campaigns including Indian Wars and the Mexican War and Civil War. Supporters urged a strong navy while critics called for cost controls and arbitration prospects. The house recessed at 5 to 11:50 until tomorrow to continue Nessmyal bill discussions.
James A Kaker stands trial in New York for the December murder of FE YO Hutchineen, master at Clarington Ohio. Hearing moved to April 17 due to absence of counsel. Also notes naval craft handover and threats by riders in Montgomery County Kentucky.
Nine teenage Doukhobors faced charges after disturbances on a Fort William street. The youths, who appeared before a local magistrate, were reportedly involved in a confrontation and were given six months with possible appeals.
Neighborhood news in brief reports a dramatic note from Springford about a merchant Pepinia planning to travel to Lexington to die with his people while his family is warned to leave. Other items mention a fruit stand sale, a threat to blow up a house, and a county payment dispute over Lehman and Schmitt architects for a new courthouse.
Policeman W A Miller says he prevented a major robbery Friday night when he saw two men steal a horse and a tiger from local properties. He fired three shots. the suspects fled, Miller believes they planned a larger job.
Aged resident Danel W. Amy, well known in the area, filed for divorce. Details indicate prior marriage in Septem followed by separation in October when he followed the wealthy widow to Ohio and was turned away.
Elyria's prominent citizen and head of Cran leteie Co dies Friday evening in a fatal incident. The deceased, Apell L Banmet Belo, was a leading figure in Elyria's business community and father to a 11 year old daughter, Molen. Police investigate the event as a severe local loss to commerce and civic life.
In Columbus Apert TL Coy Hieetw Friday honored a governor’s requisition for Norman Un ton and Honey Henderson who are under arrest in Cleveland and are wanted in Detroit. Authorities say the pair are being sought on unspecified charges and have not yet been located.
The Callinwood board of education met Friday night to decide on a special election dated April 21 to decide whether to issue bonds for a school building project. The vote will determine if the district undertakes major repairs and expansions.
Big Four engineer Dios Boelgfeldt O Apel i) W. G. Nickey severely burned by engine explosion at city hall Street Car Bill A Low. April 1. Gov Hart plans Behuddt bill removing property owners consents for street passage.
A damaged fragment notes a proclamation dated April 11 regarding a Pan American conference and a copyright treaty between the United States and Mexico. The text mentions the state department and a meeting in México, with unclear details on location and participants.
A letter sent to the Guthrie Tribune from Muskogee threatens to kill Governor Charles N. Haskell and Guthrie chief of police Bud Ledbetter and to burn Guthrie with black residents. In South Bend Indiana, a large funeral for Representative A J Reick held Friday drew attendees from federal state and local governments.
The Senate finance committee splits into four groups to tour state facilities including the Cleveland bowphale Wooster experiment station Madison Soldiers' Home and several schools. Other groups visit Dayton Oxford Xenia Sandusky and Toledo facilities. A full appropriation bill report likely after the last week of April.
An unknown Black assailant abducted a 14-year-old girl in Longview Texas, was identified, and dragged to the courthouse yard where a rope was placed around his neck. a horse was driven off and the mob of several hundred reportedly dispersed. The girl was later recovered with assistance, while the assailant faced swift mob punishment.
Marion readers report lasting back and kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. An anonymous testimonial praises improved sleep and reduced morning pain, noting past kidney irregularities and sediment, and citing Buffalo suppliers Porter Milburn Co as sale agents.
Beranton, Pa report says George B. Bohooley formerly of Philadelphia pleaded guilty to forging the will of the late James L. Crawford, a $6 million estate. Judge Tidwards sentenced Bohooley to ten years in the penitentiary. Charles ren and Mbert Balin admitted to forgery, each given six years.
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