28 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1908
Page
1
A reported plan places a wedding to take place in Paris immediately after landfall by 20 female crew members en route to the French capital. The arrangements point to a ceremony tied to the arrival event and involving noted participants.
In Brooklyn last night a cosmopolitan dinner brought together twenty white women and several white men with Black guests. The event sparked protests as readers debated miscegenation and race mixing, reflecting tensions over intermarriage in New York society.
Pittsburg April 28 Congressman Nicholas Longworth Ohio son in law of President Roosevelt arrived to speak at the Grant birthday banquet. He suggested Roosevelt might be the Republican nominee if the Chicago convention pressures him but said Roosevelt probably will not run. Longworth backed Taft, predicting he would win the nomination and be elected next fall.
Columbus April 28 The Senate passes a Littlehouse resolution for a special investigation of Cleveland with 26 and 6 votes to support the probe. Aimed at uncovering public affairs issues, the plan allocates 25000 for the committee’s expenses as it prepares to continue investigations in Cincinnati and Cuyahoga County.
Selig Silverstein, the bomb thrower at the Union Square tran meeting a month ago, died today from injuries from the premature explosion that killed one and wounded several.
Joudou April 28 A British destroyer Gala was rammed and cut in two by a warship near Shearnes in a damage report from the scene Two officers and an engineer are reported killed or missing as details emerge from the incident
Cleveland marks Johnson victory with free rides today as the Municipal Traction Co announces a three-cent fare to begin at 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. The event will honor Mayor Johnson and the election, with Euch an niversity settlement observing similar action as a municipal day.
Colimbus Ohio April 28. Auto regulation moved to state control by Ward amendments. The bill passed the House with changes, setting speed limits at twenty miles an hour in rural areas, ten in towns, and eight in congested city zones. Anchors and chauffeurs must be recorded by the secretary of state.
Columbus April 28 Wilcox former Superintendent of the Columbus municipal light plant to enter four year term in penitentiary for defrauding the city over a pole contract never delivered. Supreme court refused to accept the Wilcox appeal for review.
The Colorado Republican state convention adopted resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt's administration and instructing the Colorado delegation to the national convention to vote for Tutt. The event, held in Pueblo, outlined support for the Roosevelt agenda and party unity ahead of the national gathering.
An audit led by Tanner shows State losses totaling 165 332 92 with 165 085 02 in questioned items. The report tests the books across departments, noting monthly balances and interest on inactive deposits and reduced water from the treasury vault.
President Roosevelt approved an Atlantic voyage itinerary detailing shipment and port stops. The schedule calls for departure July 7 from Norfolk, arrival July 18, seven days in port, then continuing to Albany and Yokohama with multiple layovers and squadron movements ending by November 7.
April 28 New York Catholic leaders gathered for a grand celebration at St Patrick's Cathedral. Cardinal Logue of Ireland Cardinal Gibbons preached the sermon as a high pontifical procession featured a dozen archbishops, about fifty bishops, monsignors, and numerous priests.
Reports from Hankow indicate about 500 people killed in a cyclone centered near Hoog Kot. Many more deaths are feared among crews of numerous vessels wrecked by the storm as tempers of the disaster are compiled. exact figures remain uncertain.
Rome reports rumors that Prince Hole de Sugun and Anna Gould have arranged a Paris wedding and plan to return to Hive with strong authority. The note suggests a near future ceremony and brief stay upon return.
Columbus April 28 surprise was expressed that the Supreme court did not today decide the Theo bud case from Dayton involving the constitutionality of the county salary law. Some think the court will sustain the law while others believe flaws will be found and the court will reshape the law as it did when it struck down municipal governments, potentially forcing an extra legislative session to consider one big question.
Paris reports say Fez is effectively controlled by fanatical Moslem bands raising fear of sacking foreign consulates. France seeks interagency clarity as turmoil grows from renewed Hafid activity. Rumors swirl about Bandit Ratsulis fate with conflicting accounts suggesting ambush and execution by troops.
Mexico City reports resident Dlax and cabinet in session as Guatemalan crisis deepens. Mondrian troops stabilize on the frontier while Abbanedor Enrique accompanies American envoy William J. Buchanan toward Central and South American talks. Bustillo, Honduran finance minister, detained in Guatemala, sought refuge in the Mexican legation after attempting to depart San Jose.
President Roosevelt's powerful message to Congress faced delays and opposition as senators and congressmen showed indifference. The Senate adjourned briefly amid confusion while a late read of the message sparked protest over etiquette and timing. The full text was slated for page three.
Heavily armed men attacked the Heimry and Company bank early this morning, detonating dynamite and blowing up five buildings. Gunfire drove away citizens, wrecking the block while robbers escaped and the sheriff pursued the suspects.
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