26 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
1
Denver mourns Father Leo Heinrichs as a large, parish faithful crowd gathers outside the church for his funeral amid a citywide display of respect. In Colorado Springs a murder charge is pressed in the case against Italian anarchist Sinineppe Alle, who denounces priests from his cell.
Columbus Feb 26. Rumors swirl as Republican leaders map strategy for lieutenant governor and senatorial aims. West and Treadway pursue governors chair succession while Attorney General Ellison signals a possible entry. Taft supporters push for Harris to be shifted to the executive seat.
Mayor Tom L. Johnson has declared an aggressive campaign against Harvey C. Garber and the Garber organization. He aims to prevent Garber influence over nominations and platform writing during the state and presidential contests. Johnson vows to place anti-Garber candidates in key posts and coordinate a statewide effort from Columbus to mobilize opposition at the convention.
New York February 26 Gov Joseph W. Folk attacks race track gambling as a crime breeding issue and backs efforts to end this form of entertainment while urging state action to curb wagering illegal betting and associated misconduct.
Gov Folk spoke on The Era of Conscience at Carnegie Hall last night. He predicted a near-term end to legalized track gambling and stock and grain gambling. He cited corporations masking individual crimes and called for elimination of watered stocks and inflated values amid public demand.
Columbus February 26 temperance committee of the house on action from the senate to expand its membership will recommend passage of the Burkhardt anti- tipping bill the Woods search and seizure amendment and the Crist bill to drive saloons out of dry territory.
In Cleveland on February 26 a police hunt focused on Andrew Kalnovoski after he shot his wife Jennie and Yean Schmelzer as he argued over a wedding ring and a separation. Mike Kalnovoski was killed while trying to shield Schmelzer from the assailant’s bullets.
The American entry Thomas Wiyer in the New York to Paris race will depart Chicago for Omaha and San Francisco early Friday. Driver Monty Hoberta states the American car will win. the Italian Zurt and French Dedion are expected in Chicago within twenty four hours.
Police in Vienna question several suspects after a sensational plot aimed at the sultan. Reports say over a fifth of Armenian origin players a role and the hunt for accomplices continues. The sultan remains under tight guard amid the investigation.
Czarina very ill after reception at Tsarskoe Selo. Nicholas II attended a court concert for 200 Douma members. The invitation was general but the Constitutional Democrats, balked and stayed away for unknown reasons as the winter journey proved arduous.
Three workers died and significant damage occurred after a freight train wreck on the New York and Haven and Hartford line. The engineer and fireman were among the deceased, and several cars were destroyed in the incident.
Columius O Kel, 26, reports a penitentiary probe will begin Thursday March fifth. The inquiry, organized by a committee led by Senator Lawyer, Republican of Asthabula County, with Representative Neely, Democrat of Anginize County, as secretary, has Senators Ward Hotmann and Representative Frizell appointed to hire counsel and run the secretariat.
In Cleveland on February 26, the United Trades and Labor council planned to adopt a resolution urging the American Federation of Labor to call a national convention. The aim is to form a National Labor Party uniting labor groups including the National Worker's union and the Socialistic party, totaling about 4.6 million potential votes. If the AFL refuses, local Cleveland leaders would call the convention in July.
Columbus Ohio February 2 4 the present program is carried out the new county local option bill will pass the house this afternoon by a big vote. The temperance forces will reel at any effort to amend the act and will probably succeed. The rule to debate will be adopted and sent off all efforts to delay action. The biggest crowd of the session is packing the galleries.
The New York Senate voted 20 to 1 to retain Otto Kale ney as plate superintendent of insurance, rejecting Governor Hughes recommendation for removal. The decisive rebuff marked a sharp setback for the governor after a months of political tension.
Ossining New York February 26 Captain William H. Vanschaick arrives at Sing Sing after injuries from the General Slocum disaster. He says he faces a possible sentence unless Roosevelt intervenes and laments being the sole scapegoat for the tragedy that cost over a thousand lives.
Governor Harris pushes hard to force legislature into considering key tax and temperance bills. House Republicans resist, with leaders warning of political costs as rows over the Rowe tax amendment and Rose bill unfold. Senate backs railway damage reform and Reynolds child labor measure amid clashes.
In Columbus on February 26 the Ohio Senate rebuked Speaker Eagleson by voting to rescind both the Senate and House appointments to the Cielhart probing committees. Senator Kepy of Cincinnati introduced a resolution for a new investigation panel naming the members, signaling a clash with President Williams and Eagleson. The move promises a heated fight as lawmakers ready to challenge leadership and two party figures.
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