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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1907
Page
1
Mexico City April 17 reports say seven cities were destroyed by a powerful quake. Casualties are feared heavy though exact numbers are unclear. Damage spans Chilpancingo Ayutla Ometepec Tlapa and nearby towns with port Acapulco partly submerged and communications largely down.
Washington reports the president will not interfere with the Boise grand jury proceedings over indictments against Senator Borah of Idaho in a land case. District Attorney Ruick travels to Washington to brief the department on the alleged conspiracy, with a conference with the attorney general planned to discuss Meyer and Pettison and their alleged complicity.
In Louisiana, a mob kidnapped Charl Strauas from deputies custody after a public safety incident. He was taken to woods near Bunkle and shot fatally. Coroner to hold inquest. deputies offered no resistance. The two-day incident followed an earlier assault that wounded five white men.
Akron Ohio court records show Silen Ivan Laanbright of Totete files breach of promise suit against John H. Cook a prominent Cuyahoga Falls merchant, seeking $10 000 in damages while alleging failure of promise in a dated agreement.
Columbus dispatch reports a scheduled trial delayed at the request of the defense as courtroom tensions flare. A key witness from the prior testimony does not appear, raising questions about the case and prompting sensational rumors about potential rewards for information.
Jennie Wisniowski left home after quarrels with her parents over a planned marriage to Alex Sigmorovki. After a breakup she drank carbolic acid at three o clock and died in hospital days later, despite doctors’ efforts.
Reports from Valparaiso on April 17 describe renewed eruptions across southern Chile with ash, boiling water, and molten lava ejecting from Andean volcanoes. Earthquake shocks accompany the activity as forests burn and nearby areas suffer fearsome displays of volcanic power.
The province of Murcia in Spain suffers violent earthquake disturbances with the towns of Torana and Lorca badly damaged and reports of extensive damage spreading through the area. Local authorities assess the impact and begin initial relief efforts.
Wooster April 17 Allen Miller who was indicted with two others for the murder of Thomas Dye at Orrville a year ago was placed on trial today. Jury selection is slow as prosecutors press for arraignment and witnesses.
Four year old Ruth Martin of Magadore Ohio ingested a bottle of giryehuine pills thinking them candy and died within thirty minutes authorities reported April 17.
Washington reports that individual deposits in the nation rose sharply, totaling nearly 14,000,000 dollars in two counties. The figures show a rapid expansion in personal savings and financial activity amid ongoing economic adjustments.
Philadelphia April 17 reports a sprawling bigamist case as police investigate a chain of wives across the country. Officers say the number of "Mera Willis" spouses stretches continent wide, with estimates nearing 100 as the inquiry expands hourly.
April 17 report from New York notes Evelyn declines conversation with her mother Mrs. Holman amid ongoing legal action. Attorney Dan O'Riley confirms a conference with Torome about immediate release and related proceedings. The case centers on custody and future summer arrangements.
Hirram O April 17 Expel stools are likely to follow the discovery of borpee used by Hiram college winds outs for dissection purposes hatnchg At the entrance to the college bull. Ing Bantinge were decorated with crepe and funeral tintices were poured over town.
Wheeling West Virginia April 1 1924 geologist James White of the state notes a new coal field extending along the Ohio River into Belmont and Jefferson counties in Eastern Ohio. A Wheeling Pittsburgh and Cleveland capitalists consortium plans to develop the vein with cokeing coal equal to Pennsylvania's output.
Philadelphia April 11 reports the liner Noavdland three days overdue as heavy gales hinder progress. The vessel under steerage propulsion has faced rough seas and price of voyage remains unsettled.
A wreck train derailed at Hocking Valley near Columbus and jumped the track today, injuring five men, seriously.
Report from Chicago on April 17 describes Republicans alleging under democratic rule disreputable women and criminals were paid to blackmail police and politicians. They claim municipal coalitions are used to leverage state interference and allege police funded a campaign under Mayor Dunne. Democrats deny.
St Paul Minn April 17. Gunderson, per a discharged employee of the Newbern Express company, accused by Clavie Zinenerman of stealing 325,000 from the company safe at Hinton Depot. Police say the robbery was staged to plant money and frame Zimmerman. Evidence reportedly points to the suspect.
Norfolk Va April 17 Charles Strobel of Toledo has brought three air ships to Jamestown exposition They will fly between the grounds and ships carrying passengers Charles Hampton and Eugene Godet of Ohio will fly the alrabipa
In New York on April 11 a registered package was reported missing. The package contained 10,000 forwaried by the Atlantic bank of Wilmington NC to finish chemical bark in the city.
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