06 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1907
Page
1
Fairmont and Monongahela mines report a deadly explosion with hundreds trapped. Officials say up to about 600 killed possible, fires and smoke hinder rescues as crews work to reach entombed workers. Officials later report about 300 workers were in the collapsed mine. eight bodies recovered by early afternoon.
Norfolk Nebraska report on trap shooter W B Nethaway who shot his wife aboard a departing train and then killed himself after a dramatic confrontation with bystanders. The case links to divorce proceedings with details about Madison and Senator Allen, plus subsequent notes on actress Clara Bloodgood’s death and motives tied to a failing show.
In a dramatic city theater incident actress Mrs Bloodgood reportedly shot herself as the audience waited for a performance at the Music Academy. A pistol with three chambers was found near her, and a bell boy heard a gunshot from her room prompting an on scene search and an immediate investigation.
In Hamilton Ohio at Millville a band of night riders hit the town early this morning causing near total evacuation. A dog barked waking its owner as men on horseback were seen galloping away, leaving the community shaken.
The Mine Workers Journal reports a letter from John Mitchell saying he has recovered enough to leave the hospital by year end. The missive notes his Lasalle and Minolta location, with expectations to resume duties soon.
Samuel Watts of Lewis Town, Virginia, urged Warrngton Dee Gu to seek a third term for the president. The president replied he cannot serve beyond the present term, while Watts asserted support for the poor and promised to push him back into office.
A jury verdict finds the Harvester Company guilty on forty two counts accusing it of forming a trust and unlawfully controlling harvesting machinery prices. Attorneys filed a motion for a new trial. judge Dana has not yet ruled. Potential penalties max $1,000 per count totaling $42,000.
At a special meeting the Theatrical Managers association decided all theaters would stay closed on Sunday and no test case on Justice O Gorman's Sabbath law would be pursued. Police Commissioner Bingham declared next Sunday would be the strictest in New York's history across all venues. General Kingham stated enforcement of Sunday theatrical bans and excise laws would be tight with no all day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden beginning Sunday night.
Guthrie Oklahoma news item reports the Jim Crow law bill has passed the House and is expected to pass the Senate on Saturday. The brief notes the legislative momentum and imminent formal approval of the measure in the state capital.
Washington December six anti Taft bloc unites to back Chicago for the Republican national convention. Sen Dick Harry Hemenway Frank Louden and others pledge support with Cortelyou and Ward involved. The plan aims to block Taft by securing a Chicago venue and funds while Kansas City is pressed as an alternative. The national committee will meet at the Shoreham hotel to select a temporary chairman and set dates.
Columbus dispatch reports Cleveland reformers seek legislative action to transfer Marie Hennardo from the board of pardons and governor to the legislature for a temporary hospital placement. Cleveland women plan to push a law enabling the transfer to a hospital.
Taft attends a formal dinner at Ambassador Towers residence in Berlin then sails to Hamburg. He is due to land in New York December 15 as his mother nears death, prompting a quieter affair tonight.
Goldfield Nevada reports say federal troops are en route to quell mining district tensions. General Funston dispatched 600 men and three machine guns from San Francisco, with arrivals expected late tonight. Miners and mine operators differ on risk of martial law and violence.
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