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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
8
In New York City after a heavy snow, 800 unemployed men were drafted to clear streets but many collapsed from cold. Seventy five percent lack proper clothing and eight deaths due to exposure were reported as fuel prices soar and hospitals treat exhausted shovellers.
New York January 25 with four witnesses arriving to complete the defense in the Thaw case. The defense plans to move for the reading of the lunacy commission testimony to argue Thaw was insane when he killed White, seeking to show unsound mind.
Governor Harris fully opposes the initiative and referendum by the general assembly and denounces the Howe property valuation bill for corporate taxation. He says veto power is too much one man’s power and urges lawmakers to craft laws, with the judiciary judging their constitutionality. George King of Toledo accuses shifts in the Atwell resolution as a move to kill the measure.
New York January 25 The steamer Princesa Anne of the Old Dominion is reported to have lit off Northeast end Vghtahip and will dock today. The wireless station at Xoovy up and medauge maylog that she landed safely after fears she had been lost with 140 people aboard.
In Oeisioges Illinois on January 25 a car loaded with dynamite exploded injuring one person. Authorities allege mishandling led to the blast at the site. Fire crews responded swiftly securing the area and investigating the incident.
A jet dynamite blast at the Hocking mill this morning wrecked the company store and several adjacent buildings. The loss is estimated at about 100000 dollars. The shock was felt over ten miles though no injuries were reported.
In Bt. Claireville, G., on January 24 Margaret Pultoy aged 86 and her widow age 2 were burned to death in their home. Their charred bodies were found in the living room of their residence.
The residence of J. M. McCracken, general superintendent of the United States Playing Card Co., was thoroughly ransacked by porch climbers early Saturday, with $3,000 in jewelry and silverware stolen.
New York January 25 Paul Kelly the motorman indicted for homicide in the fish-n-f ve elevated wreck that killed sixteen on September 1 1905 was found guilty of manslaughter in the second degree. The jury urged mercy. The derailed train struck a curve at fifty three and thare crowded with passengers and toppled. Kelly died after the accident and was arrested months later in San Francisco
Washington reports West Virginia seeks second place on the Republican ticket for United States Senator Blkins. Assurances of support have come from other states. Senator Elking, son-in-law of Henry G. Davis, previously voiced doubts about the Democratic ticket.
In Memphis on January 25 the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners ousted Acting Chief Foppiano restoring Chief Kehoe and putting Chief O Haver in command. The move reverses Mayor Malone and Commissioner Crump policies following raids on five negro crap games and ends Foppiano’s plain clothes assignment. Henning returned and the board swiftly voted on suspensions of police leaders.
Lincoln Illinois January reports the legislative Investigating committee hears testimony on alleged abuses at the state asylum for feeble minded children. Claims include mistreatment of inmates, unsafe medical practices, and improper care during confinement.
An epidemic has struck the imperial family in St Petersburg. Emperor Alexander II is gone blind, and several high-ranking members including the heir and Grand Duchess Maria Pavlovna are ill. Prof Elmanovsky has been summoned as a specialist for the ear inflammation affecting the heir. The illness is linked to the recent Christmas tree celebration at the palace.
Representative Herbert Paragas, chairman of the New York County Republican committee, says a Wednesday meeting may back Governor Hughes for the nomination. He urges the committee to pledge support for an uninstructed dell jon and to work for Remington if Hughes is not the choose. The NY delegation remains uncertain about the governor's candidacy.
In Burlington Wisconsin Mrs George Stetson administered a fatal draught of laudanum to her son Kenneth and then drank poison herself. The boy died and the mother lay near death. Despair over finances and her ill husband’s continued illness is blamed for the act.
Great Bend Kansas reports W Leo Bockemohly cashier of the suspended Bank of Ellinwood at Ellinwood shot himself at his Milinwood home after bondsmen notified him of surrender. He had given bond to appear in court Saturday and died on the porch as they approached the gate. The bank was founded two years ago by his father.
In Kuntington West Virginia January 95 Holden a dining town near Holden will after Pet 1 save a saloon with profits to charity. United States Coal and Oil Co operating at Holden has been granted a license. Attorneys said the venture aims not to profit but to aid miners who refuse to drink where liquor cannot be procured. The company offered a written agreement to run the saloon on a business basis and donate profits as court directs. The proposal was accepted and the license granted.
Washington January 25 The U S gunboat Paducah sailed from New Orleans for St Mare Malta to guard American interests and stay on call if the Santo Domingo revolution spreads. Eagle now patrolling coast from St Mire to Genalves Port de Paix in rebels hands, Haitian officials terrorized, seek refuge with the American consul.
Ohio cities owning electric plants sold power to private customers while legal authority was omitted in the new municipal code. Supreme Court heard Nelsonville case in 1905, with Grosvenor and others arguing, noting repeal of authority sections in 1898 and 1902. Attorney General and lawmakers discuss the omission and potential remedial bill.
In Springfold Ohio on January 25 a six year old boy fired a flobert rifle at his eight year old brother, Harry Grieves, hitting him above the eye and entering the brain. Harry was taken to City Hospital in serious condition. The boys were twelve feet apart when the shooting occurred.
Chicago January 25 Samuel KK Homi a leading Indian lawyer and defense counsel for former banker John R Walsh died yesterday afternoon in his room at the Auditorium Annex Yucumonta was the immediate cause of death but the illness stemmed from worry over the murder charges against Mrs Metomlf who attempted to shoot him.
In a Federal Building corridor last week Mr. Hanil collapsed and died. His wife and one daughter, with the family physician and several friends, were at his bedside during the illness and death.
Norwalk Ohio January 25 Three hundred workers at American Steel and Wire Company strike over ten days back pay owed. The item notes historic costs of royal entertainments and damages to Cologne Cathedral from factory smoke, plus a Santo Domingo drought affecting coconut production.
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