12 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
1
Bank at Hieh Hill Missouri suffered a dramatic daylight explosion and robbery early morning. Between 20 000 and 26 000 dollars in currency seized as the outer vault and inner safe were blown open. Three suspects believed at large, none seen during the crime.
February 12 report from Washington quotes General Sherwood of Ohio vowing to attack President Roosevelt over policy he deems executive interference. He pledges to vent anger publicly at the White House, declaring readiness to risk his seat in Congress to support veterans and old party allies against the administration.
Senator Foraker and allies discuss plans for a second state convention to nominate four delegates at large to the Chicago taft era, aiming to sidestep supreme court rulings and seat anti Taft factions. The move signals a split in Ohio Republican ranks as parties eye national committee control in Chicago.
The piece notes a light expected turnout in Ohio primaries as Taft supporters gauge electoral strength. It mentions sentiment for Taft in state senatorial circles and the ongoing fight for district delegates, with warnings of defeats in contested districts.
Harry Thaw observes his birthday alongside Lincoln's at the asylum. He and his mother host a small party as alienists prepare to evaluate his sanity, with a six to eight week hope for release. A floral display graces his room after meetings with Mrs. Evelyn and Attorney O'Reilly.
New York report states a federal grand jury has voted indictments in the bank affairs probe. Charges include capture and misapplication involving C. W. Morse and an associate, with another indictment against a National Bank of North America official. A Liverpool arrival and further actions are noted as inquiries widen.
Montreal dispatch reports a deadly explosion at Standard Explosive Works near Vaudreuil about 20 miles from the city. Nine men died while thawing dynamite in the factory. Details remain scarce and preliminary.
News from Van describes a magazine explosion after Armenian defenders resisted Turkish soldiers seizing munitions. The blast destroyed much of the Armenian quarter, toppled a church, and caused numerous deaths and injuries among combatants and civilians, with several buildings ruined. The American missions at Van were not believed to be harmed.
Beth Washington yesterday announced that she is no longer engaged to former United States Senator Henry G. Davie. The report notes the engagement had been public but provides no details on the split or future plans.
Miss Ashford, a candidate for vice president in the last national race, says she broke the engagement last night after discussions with the former senator. She cites Purbitetty’s influence and opposition from Davis’ family, noting she does not wish to estrange the senator at his age. Doyle declined to comment.
New York on February 12 as thousands cheered and 200 autos carried enthusiasts to a landmark 22,000 mile land race to Paris by Alaska and Siberia. Five cars started including three French and one Italian, one German, and one American, testing endurance and driver daring.
A massive explosion at the Monongahela Blast Furnaces in McKeesport Pennsylvania injured several workers. One man died from his injuries and another was fatally hurt. two more sustained burns as the blast shattered glass and rattled the city miles away.
President Roosevelt named Loula A Coolidge of Massachusetts as assistant secretary of the treasury. Coolidge previously served as a Washington newspaper correspondent.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Foraker, undaunted after losing the Ohio primary, plans to push his district delegates to the national convention while ignoring the state convention. He expects a mass meeting in March to select four at large delegates, including Foraker and Dick.
Washington reports that shifts in sentiment among senators prompted new interest in arbitration treaties. The administration signals no details but indicates the new convention resembles Hay Durand efforts, intended to ensure broader automatic arbitration rather than ad hoc pacts rejected by the Senate.
Mrs. Dora McDonald, widow of political figure Michael C. McDonald, was acquitted after six and a half hours of jury deliberations in the Webster Guerin murder trial. The defense featured repeated collapses and medical interruptions as the verdict was reported with an oath from jurors not to reveal deliberations.
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