12 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1909
Page
1
In Chicago on April 11 Henry Hieutentiann dueled a lifelong friend Juke Hick and committed violent act after a dispute over a card. The incident highlights a lethal outcome from a domestic quarrel.
Knox Maes April 12 smoke cleared to reveal two charred bodies in yesterday's fire that caused about 100000 dollars in damage. Firefighters continue dousing hot ruins as heat made recovery difficult and investigators began work at the scene.
Chicago and New York dispatches describe bakeries cutting loaf sizes and crackers as wheat prices rise sharply from a previous year. A price surge drives calls from analysts and industry to gauge Patten market effects and future costs for bread and flour products.
A stormy session in New Yorker Agel delayed the committee’s plan to confer with miners and report for a meeting set for Dexonday. Delegates pressed for a seven percent rate, seeking a favorable outcome before the conference results.
Ten presidents of the anthracite coal railroads and executives of the Independent Interests met in New York on April 12 and discussed two proposals proposing a ten percent wage reduction and a general miners' wage walkout until the old agreement is restored.
Toledo Ohio Apel reports a pedestrian Weston began a 66 mile journey from Toledo toward Bryan at midnight. His longest day previously was 61 miles. He faced a gruelling effort after an all day rain and heat.
Buffalo Apr 1 four package freight lines including Western Transit Anchor Lehigh Valley and Rutland TranelCo settled with their engineers ending the open shop rule. Lake Carrier association members gain wage parity and service terms. Explosion damages a rooming house on North Bront Street. lodger Jen Welch unharmed aside from losing coat.
A fragmentary report notes a minor eruption and related disturbances near At. Aetmm see reduced fear as crowds calm. The source text is incomplete but indicates no severe impact on Sunday and suggests authorities monitor conditions.
Workers at Anchogene, Western Transportation, Lehigh Valley Transportation, and Ruth and Trott return to duty as agreement ends the open shop clause. Mistwal Trent and the Taton Steamship lines will resume service and start power operations Thursday with foreign trade resumes.
Washington April 12. Official Washington will open Vandhi season today as President Tut declines to promise. Vice President Sherman, a thirty-third degree man, to pitch the first ball. Grandstand boxes sold. The Loneworths, Min Bhking, and Helen Tait attend with college friends.
In Rome on April 12 Witour Wolatt plans a Ninfrati aeroplane contest before the King Queen Pierpont Morgan and other notables. Across town Bellefontaine reports a railway fireman Bar Hilbert overpowered surgeons during anesthesia and seized a revolver after leaping from the operating table. Mayfield sees a blaze destroying four tobacco warehouses owned by Lewin Gordon Waldrop Sherrill Gearnett and American Snuff Co.
New York on April 12 enjoyed blue skies and crisp winds as Easter celebrations and a pageant lit Fifth Avenue Riverside Drive and Central Park with bright dresses and top hats. Despite the raw air many wore festive gowns, while churches like St Patrick's Cathedral Trinity Calvary All Angels Transfiguration and Grace displayed lavish floral decorations.
Sweet Pitt graduates and undergraduates from across the country attend the Kappa Dells college sorority convention in the capital. Sessions opened today and run through tomorrow with a banquet in the evening. Delegates toured the Capitol to view lawmakers at work. Oriental commerce valued at over 4 trillion dollars shows the United States accounts for 5 percent of imports and 10 percent of exports per the Bureau of Statistics. Three sheepmen were killed in a Wyoming clash with cattlemen near the Big Horn country. George Allaman Joseph Emge and Joe Later were reported killed. George Shafer, valet to Walter Lew John of New York, died in an automobile accident near Port Membli, Atlantic City.
A political protest connected to Castro triggers government action. The public figure, en route to France, faces uncertain status as authorities consider potential removal from Martinque. The incident reflects tension between authorities and supporters abroad.
Crowds line streets as Lett Petrosino is laid to rest in New York. Mourners fill the home and church routes while police sustain guard and honor, two mob threats and outrages prompted stiff ceremonies amid the foggy march.
Rey F E J Lloyd former Episcopal rector of Cleveland who joined the Catholic church two years ago recanted today and began ten years of services as a penitent layman to regain entry to Episcopal ministry. He left the Catholic church after being received by Rev P J O Callahan and lectured across the country on “Why I Became a Roman Catholic.”
Reports from Port of Spain and Martinique detail ex President Castro of Venezuela plotting an airship landing on Venezuelan soil and a return to power. Government officials in Down Weatheries and colonial authorities warn against Jar exiled leaders seeking residence or passage. Castro protests France over forced deportation and outlines alleged breaches of international law amid the voyage of the Versailles and St. Lucia steamer.
Toledo O Apel The Ohio typographical conference Sunday with 150 delegates present elected officers President W B Tennebul Akron vice president Harry Jof Toledo secretary treasurer H Chambers Next meeting set for bela da ton Ohio October 10
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