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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary editorial reflects on politicians who preached reform yet obstruct tariff revision. It accuses several unnamed figures, labeled as stand patters, of seeking voters’ opinions while resisting changes and maintaining the status quo for personal gain. The piece laments delayed consent to reduce rates despite public pressure.
The text argues that voters backed a revision platform and now Congress must respond. It urges representatives in both houses to heed public sentiment, reject delays, and act decisively rather than hesitate or obstruct. The piece emphasizes accountability to the electorate.
The piece riffs on profit figures for oil companies and Roosevelt's plans while critiquing elections and appointments. It mentions the Standard Oil trust, a New Jersey affiliate, and a dubious 55 million dollar claim. The text shifts to Cuba labor issues, Taft's influence, and a Tennessee jury quip, all in a scrambled, opinionated tone.
Congress appears confident Senator Foraker will not be reelected and debate on the Rose law reaches a constitutional ruling by Judge Duncan. The court decision may attract supporters despite mixed reaction from various factions.
Scattered phrases mention Patt, Pilgrimasey, Congress, and a Marion polo tam. A woman dies en route to the polly. Carrie Chapman Cattine fails to back the Eve of the Nature Wakler. Licking county appears dry, linking irony to Roosevelt.
Fragmented text from a historic page hints at Taft discussing rage and happiness, property rights, and independence in political positions. It references the South and reluctance to yield positions, with scattered mentions of reasons tied to world view and party alignment.
A historical piece argues the South should shift from Democratic alignment toward Republican collaboration. It discusses race, labor, and the fifteenth amendment, urging closer North South ties and inclusion of Southern white and Black voters who support Republican views, warning against alienation of principled Southern whites. The piece emphasizes economic growth, labor needs, and migration patterns shaping political balance.
The foods we eat furnish energy for the body just as burning coal makes steam for an engine. Experiments by Prof. Frankland of London show cod liver oil tires and energy is one and a half times more than starches or sweets.
The note promotes Scott s Emulsion claiming it is cod liver oil with lime and soda hypophosphites that builds fat strength enriches blood invigorates nerves and repairs tissues Send the ad request with your name address and payment to Scott and Bowne 409 Pearl Street New York for a sample
Miss Mudie Bh Montgomery and Mr Robert Te Joie were quietly married in the court room of Justin Charles BE Gomrpf Monday evening at 7 20. The bride is a well known young lady from Willis court and the groom is a farmer from Rick Fork township. They will make their home on farm De Later. The newlyweds afterward attended a glass of treats on Main Street indicating a small town ceremony.
Fire gutted the Western Union Telegraph company supply building on Frank street early today. The blaze damaged the general supply area and caused an estimated loss of about $1000 to $4000. No injuries were reported.
The receiver outlines loans to priests and churches, shows secured properties and high interest rates, and notes nine subsidiary firms funded by Fidelity. He cites authorized capital of 5,004,000 with 2,500,000 surplus, and states most loans were two year notes. Kiernan disputes many statements, claiming assets near 9,900,000 with only 3,400,900 in net liability.
The Chicago Letter discusses government efforts against the Meowhie slave trade, citing Secretary Straus and nationwide concern over trafficking. It also reports changes in trans Pacific routes, including three shipment trials from Yokohama to Liverpool, with Canadian Pacific promising the fastest crossing and plans to shorten global travel time significantly.
The piece describes a Chicago event marking Lincoln's centennial with a wreath at the Lincoln statue in Rosemount Park, speakers in Chicago, and nationwide observances. It notes varied reactions from communities and concerns about funding and external help for the project.
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