25 Jan 1910
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1910
Page
1
Paris endures heavy rains and rising Seine as waves flood a third of France. Bridges guarded by patrols with pikes. homes ruined, pipelines and power strained. Ivry chemical works fire worsens panic. food prices soar as rail lines fail and communications falter. Officials warn recovery will take years.
In Columbus on January 1, reports indicate a heated temperance battle in the legislature. Bills pressed for rapid passage warn of mayoral recall for enforcement and promise aggressive measures from both sides. Belmont legislator Benjamin Wilson is noted among key actors.
Fragmentary text shows court review limits on mayoral action and mentions Anti-Saloon League advocate Wayne Wheeler. References temperance measures, a tax on liquor shipments, and bills by Winters and Ditmars aimed at county revenues and wet counties. Aims to tax brewers, regulate saloons, and protect growers under various propositions.
Mrs Lucy Sayler of Crescent City breaks silence in a Jan 25 statement to United Press describing her alibi and events surrounding the July 11 murder of her husband J. Baylor Sayler by Dr W Miller. She confirms hunting outfits and the ball game alibi, recounts the tense moments before the shooting, and recalls Dr Miller’s injury and the scene at their home.
James A. Hall, who confessed to killing Anna Schumacher of New York, was today tried by U S authorities at the navy yard. Sheriff Gillette of Rochester escorted Hall to Rochester for trial, leaving immediately with the prisoner. Hall showed little concern as he departed.
Representative Garner of Pennsylvania, a Republican, introduced a bill to repeal the duty on all cattle intended for food. The measure would allow cattle entering the country, alive or dead, to enter without duty, indicating a move to boost meat supplies amid rising concerns over import costs.
Columbus January 26 The Interests oppose a state probe into rising living costs and argue that trimming the middleman chain would lower food prices. Senator Wilens defends reforms, urging consumer free trade with farmers and arguing fewer middlemen reduce costs. A Lent abstinence effort is cited as boosting savings and potentially reviving commerce.
London, Jan 25 Miss Caroline Drayton, arriving from Liverpool, plans to wed William Phillips, free secretary of the American embassy, in London on February 2. The ceremony had been slated for New York, but family bereavements prompted changes and the couple will proceed in London.
A fragmented report discusses U S Secretary Knox plans on Manchuria and Japan. Officials accuse Knox of a trick and warn that any partner proposal will be refused. The piece notes distrust of U S aims, claims Japanese pressure, and signals a tough line in diplomatic talks.
The text notes Musa and Japan drawing closer through a neutralization plan and acting in concert on discreet Manchuria dealings. It suggests mutual interest in Manchuria as a flashpoint likely to spark future strategic clashes between the powers within the coming decade.
Emergency reports warn that the Baylews Pulp and Paper dam near Bradford is weakening on its east end. Families in Potter County are evacuating to higher ground and taking shelter in homes above the dam as fear of a flood grows. The dam, completed only two months ago, sits at the head of Bradford's main street and could release a long stretch of water.
A Twentieth Century Limited wreck near St Johnaville kills Engineer John Scanlon of Syracuse and Fireman Melvin J Handvile, with the engine leaping the rails after attempting a crossover. Passengers escape with minor injuries as crews clear two tracks and reroute freights around the scene.
In a Tuesday session Rep Woods pressed why a Republican tax measure omitted the board of review feature. He cited fear of opposition from the county assessor and the potential impact on passage of other bill sections. Governor Harmon faced questions amid the contentious proposal.
Washington January 25 1910 President Taft moved to reassure business leaders after Wall Street jitters over alleged anti trust enforcement He pledged no indiscriminate prosecutions under the Sherman Act and explained that the administration aims to regulate cases with evidence of unlawful combination while avoiding financial disruption The statement stressed careful enforcement and potential actions under federal control if necessary to curb unlawful trusts.
United Press reports that a committee probes Mark Shirer tenure as state printer, seeking evidence of improper bills and possible criminal action. Efforts to locate Slater continue in Michigan as investigators chase price discrepancies and required duplicate documents to explain payments. Witnesses unlikely before Friday.
United in New York San a torbore Jee Dennivan a power magician who has spent twelve years in Indaneavy faces charges of invaderig Mette Arthur Shibley and Robbie Lomas. detectives seek a clear statement to solve the murder mystery. Dennivan was arrested and held in police court without bond for possible further examination within forty eight hours.
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