15 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
1
Washington reports a House bill to curb speculative wheats on martntenio products with debate on Sherman anti trust reach. Patten denies plans to corner wheat, while officials consider actions and public worry over price manipulation and the impact on trade.
Chicago reports bread costs advanced from four to five cents today as ghetto bakers led the move with broader impact expected. Federation of Labor notes rising costs across potatoes meat and livestock push the cost of living up 13 to 22 percent, with further food price shifts tied to tariff policy and wartime wartime constraints.
Washington reports pressure to speed up passage of the insular tariff bill. The document outlines trade provisions and revenue considerations, noting navigation between tariff changes and preserving revenue, with references to measures affecting the Philippines and related industries. The discussion highlights regulatory realities and expectations shaping the bill's advancement.
Washington April 11 An arc ult of investigation into elonety of violation of the internal neveaue tow John G Dupeni canjnbe doner of Infernal revenue lcund formal dndiructions to collector TP by Goldaborough at Baltimore directing him to gelae the Carroll Sprines Hipiilery company's plant one of the largest rewtetered gain diet The seiative will Involve the Wi ermien's taklog poaweion of near ly 8000 tmrrila of whiskey Mt tm understood not the eharios Involve discoveries of new whiskey substlitution of jin old Maarrols
A historic report details alleged whiskey tax evasion practices relying on removal of forms, a 1.10 dollar per gallon payment to the government, substitution of alcohol in some instances, and packaging tricks. The narrative claims these actions sought to deprive the United States government of revenue and to gain exclusive advantage for those involved.
Washington April 5 Senator Bailey introduced an income tax amendment to the tax bill, endorsed by Democratic senators in conference. It would tax incomes over 5000 at 3 percent. Federal, state, county and municipal securities are expected to yield 100 million dollars. Bailey challenges a court ruling that income tax is unconstitutional. He estimates railroads would pay 90 million and other corporations 5 million.
Buffalo April 15 unions today set a national action against Lake Carriers president over apron shop clause in contracts. About 150 engineers, Armen ollére, wheel men, watchmen, stewards and porters ready for a four finieh fight. Livingstone said a strike at midnight is expected with open shop policy not receded.
Wheat prices slide sharply on the day’s final bell with futures tumbling as traders reassess demand and weather risks. Market observers note limited buying and a tentative finish near session lows amid unsettled global supply expectations.
In Galion on April 16 patrolman Rup enmberger exchanged pistol fire with three robbers as they broke into a freight car near Hig Four yards. One assailant died from five bullet wounds found on a doorstep, while attackers were believed to have been hiding prior to the encounter. The gunfight suggested the gang had been casing nearby stations.
President Taft left New York at 1 16 PM for New Haven to attend a Yale corporation meeting. He will return this evening with his family and depart for Washington Friday morning on Yale business. New England Republican leaders expected to call to pay their revenue in New Haven.
Columbus, Ohio April 1 The Oh Tebokal group decided to hold the next annual meeting at Lima by two votes.
Solumnus April Whe Millers Bite Association elects C. A. Avillian of Kent as president and J. B. Dewey of Manchester as vice president with C. Jenkins named treasurer of Marion.
A mass casualty event in Asia Minor near Constantinople Affectionate reports indicate two Australian missionaries fatally hurt and other Malianese seriously injured. The region, Armeniana, shows a population of 96,000.
An explosion this morning at the Dun kink mill near Farrington in Goongins Creek Coat and iron Idambang property, near Varmont Virginia, killed two men and wounded several others.
In Bostin on April 15 Allen M Pay a broker aged 28 shot four times in an alley after an unsuccessful marriage proposal to Miss Josephine Alberta. Three bullets pierced her window but Miss Alberta 25 years old survived. Pay then shot himself and died from a bullet wound while being rushed to hospital. He had spent the evening with Miss Alberta at her home and had known her about four years.
Pittsburg April 1 The Republic Iron and Steel Co plans a new plant costing 10 million dollars to produce tubes and pipes near Youngstown where a large existing facility stands The move follows a prior sales contract with Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co and involves street arrangements on company land as construction is set to begin Local reports link John W Gates to possible involvement in the project, with emphasis on southern and western markets
Constantinople reports indicate heavy fighting as the new ministry tightens control with artillery and machine guns. Estimates vary on casualties with hundreds injured or killed as Young Turks attempt to seize power and authorities vow to restore order under a reconstituted government and conscription.
Aden April 15 thousands greet Theodore Roosevelt as he arrives after the Admiral's dock. Roosevelt tours the city in a convoy while Salous promises to join the hunting party at Naire. The two exchange views and share high praise for each other during the Red Sem trip.
In Brooklyn a deadly mob pursuit erupted after Andrea Gabino shot a man, then was hunted through crowded streets by three assailants. Bullets sprayed from multiple directions as runners chased Gabino past Union Street to Avenue, with bystanders in danger and two killers mortally wounding him.
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