21 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1908
Page
1
St Petersburg reporting confirms Russia faces a grave Persia problem with Kurdish brigands threatening punitive forces. Grand Duke Nicholas II may visit the Persian Turkish frontier while European powers monitor, amid reports of mass local support for rebels and intensified Russian deployments along the frontier.
The Ohio House, under suspension of the rules, approved a resolution creating a special joint committee to probe Cleveland under Mayor Tom L. Johnson. The panel, six members from both houses, can subpoena witnesses and demand books, with expenses paid by the committee. The inquiry targets mayoral offices, the board of public service, and related contracts amid broader city government controversy.
An unidentified man, about fifty five, registered at the Cowles hotel in John Coln Panneyivenia, removed clothing and destroyed papers before fatally shooting himself early today. The deed occurred in Paineville, with the man described as well dressed.
In Chicago on April 21 Jerome Marcotti, a stationary engineer, tracked his wife to the palm mom of hidoon, discovering her with another man and opened fire. The woman was wounded in the forehead but will recover. Marcotti fatally shot William Myer, owner of a nearby saloon, then attempted suicide but survived and was arrested.
Sandusky April 21 The Sandusky plant of the National Garbo company, built ten years ago after a bond issue of nearly 10000, will be torn down and the machinery sent to Fostoria. It never grew as hoped and the trust quarred it ten years ago, leaving hundreds of jobs unrealized.
Concord April 1 Taft supporters failed to win endorsement as the state Republican committee on resolutions rejected any expression in favor of a presidential candidate. The article notes the majority of delegates being Taft men and the dispute within the convention.
April 21 Bellaire: Jacot Aut, an Mplayer of the PHmisyt vara, fired at his wife then killed himself near her mother’s home. The wife died at the scene and the husband also died, leaving no survivors. Investigators report the engineer allegedly shot his wife before shooting himself. The incident occurred this morning at the home of her mother.
New York reports President Barrada Cabrera of Guatemala survived an assassination attempt as he sought a public audience. The Guatemalan government confirms a series of explosions occurred, with Cabrera escaping with the loss of a finger and the country remaining in order and tranquil.
Fragmentary report describes a wave of arrests following a perceived attempt at insurrection. Early indications suggest several principal figures have already been detained as authorities move to curb unrest.
Delaware Ohio April 21 probable recognition awaited from President Roosevelt as Garry and Mrs Hensley celebrate the arrival of their nineteenth child a daughter at home in Delaware county The tone suggests local pride in a large family and a grandchildlike milestone in a community column.
In Tarrytown Ontario April Hoerke Robertson a leading auto moblie driver was badly hurt during a trial spin on the Urine CHT course. He drove off a bel dow over Sawmill Creek near town early today. Brother Charles Robertson J H Hays and Jana Murry were seriously injured. Harlow Robertson feared fatally hurt.
In Poughkeepsie New York on April 21 James G. Graham, former secretary to Gov. Odell, asked for an order allowing Harry K. Thaw to sign a habeas corpus writ. The request was granted, with service likely at once. Thaw then proceeds to file the writ and seek a hearing before a supreme court justice, possibly Morschauer, to decide if he should be released as sane. District Attorney Jerome may oppose Thaw’s bid. his wife reportedly opposes the divorce action. Thaw expresses optimism about freedom.
Washington reports on April 21 outlines Senate committee findings exonerating Twenty-fifth infantry in the Jeaganville Texas incident. Republicans split on Cannon's adjournment as a breach of privilege. Democrats press for procedural changes while mixed reactions follow the day’s sessions and recess.
Washington April 21 In a wire from Columbus Senator Foraker says he cannot address the Ohio legislature as planned. He seeks to block an appropriation by filibustering if needed to force a record vote on Brownsville. details remain undisclosed.
Washington April 31 a definite step has been taken toward valuing the wool pulp and newspaper question. Speaker Cannon introduced a resolution to appoint a six member select committee to investigate and obtain all possible information on the reasons for the raised price of white paper. The resolution was referred to the rules committee which Cannon chairs and it authorizes the committee to sit in Washington.
The text references senatons of the house and eyes of congresa and amb authority, but the fragmentary wording obscures clear facts or events. It appears to mix terms related to governance and diplomacy without concrete names, places, dates, or outcomes.
New York April 21 William J Bryan sets aside politics to welcome his wife daughter and grandchildren who have just returned aboard the Minnehaha from a trip abroad Bryan accompanied by his youngest daughter Grne was on the pier when the steamer docked.
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