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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
4
Forecast warns rain across Ohio tonight with a switch to snow in the northern areas. Much colder air on Thursday with strong northwest winds. Issued for Wednesday April 16, 1908.
April 15 in history records figures like George Calvert Lord Baltimore who led Maryland and was born in 1552, G W von Struve a German Russian astronomer born earlier and John Lothrop Motley a historian and diplomat born 1814. The Japanese Aki battleship was launched in Tokyo, and an astronomical event notes moonrise and a full moon occurring around 1147 a.m.
A long list of public notices from the Marion Mirror invites Democratic voters to support candidates for Sheriff County Commissioner Recorder Auditor Prosecuting Attorney Infirmary Director and Probate Judge, all subject to the will of the Democratic county convention meeting May 2 1908.
A list of local notices and candidate announcements for Marion County including W A Charter M D for coroner and W C Woptring for county treasurer, plus Curtis Morrow seeking Clerk of Courts nomination. The page also contains political commentary about Governor Johnson Bryan and Foraker with unrelated remarks on Hungarian twins and Ohio Republicans.
Paso Robles Cal April 11 Rear Admiral Robley D Evans was wheeled to the bath house after leaving his room last Thursday A sulphur bath and treatment followed and he returned to a room His appearance showed marked improvement and he said he felt stronger and was gaining ground Beatty Long's basement saver ad ends with a shoe pitch.
Crowds line Commmada shore to greet Admiral Evans fleet arriving in home waters. Rear Admiral Thorn commands the Connecticut with 16,000 tons of ships gleaming white. A grand parade, 6,000 marines and sailors, and city celebrations set for today with exercises at parks and a free Wildwest show.
In Dayton Ohio a heated conference split three county delegates Jas Gale from Preble James Gillom from Butler and G W Hiner from Montgomery voted to invalidate the prior call for a convention and to form a new plan selecting new delegates. They oppose renomination of Congressman Harding of Middletown with May 4 set for the convention at Witton and Montgomery delegation seeking recognition. A three member committee from each county was named to enforce the regional delegate plan and Brewer protests. If Montgomery is not recognized two conventions are likely.
Annapolis Md April 15 officials announced that an inspection ordered by authorities found tubercular milk in the midshipmen’s mess. Of the 80 cows tested, over 30 showed tubercular indications, prompting steps to prevent further contamination and protect cadets.
A ten year old boy, son of farmer Vernon, hanged himself with a strap in a sheep shed on April 16. No motive is known. A young Vernon cousin also died in a related incident.
Chicago April 15 Governor Heneen will personally take charge of the investigation into the trial of Herman Willek the fortune teller sentenced to be hanged April 21 for the murder of the Varal family members. He will meet Saturday to inquire into the merits of the case with two state pardons board members. The affidavit of Jerry Varal surviving family member who says he committed perjury will be considered and Young Varal will be examined. Benjamin Parkhurst another witness will be summoned as he claims to have seen strong evidence. Police will attend to counter alleged false testimony said to be instigated by officers.
New York April 16. Reform club tariff reform committee opened a vigorous campaign for tariff reform at a dinner of about 160 members and guests at the Hotel Astor. William Jennings Bryan sent a letter of endorsement praising reform and criticizing Republican leaders while speakers included Henry T. Harney Ida Turbo William Loyd Snerlusy and Herman Wader.
The notice announces Marion County Democrats nominating candidates for county offices and selecting delegates to the state convention to be held in Columbus May 1908. It details precinct caucuses May 1 and 1 in 1908, apportionment and delegate rules, central committee elections, and names officers and chairs for the county convention. It also covers the state convention in Columbus May 6 1908, with deputy delegate rules, primaries, and at large delegates.
A formal call outlines that the State Democratic Convention will be held per the directives of the Democratic State Central Committee. It specifies procedural steps for delegates, timelines, and governance to organize party activities and nominate candidates.
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