31 Jan 1911
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1911
Page
1
Washington reports a sharp partisan clash as the tariff board bill clears the House amid rebukes and praise. Champ Clark faced withering attacks while a bipartisan appeal to revise tariff policy surfaced, and Republicans cheered the outcome despite Democratic dissension. Columbus case details indictments, votes, and disenfranchisement in Adams County amid ongoing legal action.
The International convention of miners fights over expelling John Mitchell from the United Mine Workers for his Civic Federation ties. Lewis and White faction allies urge action while Mitchell’s supporters say expulsion would be unfair. A roll call vote is demanded by Walker. many delegates are present as debate continues.
An item notes Roger Sommers flying an aeroplane with six passengers, setting a new mark in early aviation. It mentions prior flights with two passengers, compares the craft to a Farman model, and credits Wilbur Wright reference. The report includes unrelated fashion notes about a gray chiffon blouse with kimono sleeves and a spring model dress.
United Press survey traces Senate election turmoil across states. In New York Democrats split over Tammany influence as Sheehan caucus bid stalls amid upstate resistance. Colorado eyes a Speer candidacy with party machines backing, while Montana and Washington factions diverge over contenders. West Virginia repeats vote, Albany reports a tie as Sheehan holds steady but Keran gains two.
Cleveland and Columbus report progress toward a Bell Telephone Company merger in Ohio. Public-rate concerns and state bills probe municipal oversight while industry leaders prepare formalized proposals for Chicago meetings and potential regressive rate changes.
Cleveland area Baptist ministers debated the Doan local option bill and then publicly revised their stance. Secretary W L Lemon acknowledged an error after ministers were pulled between the Rose county local option law and the Dean bill. A Senate misunderstanding in Columbus led Rev Lemon to say the conference urged lawmakers not to alter the Dean bill, aiming for better citizenship and government.
Report outlines refusal of clemency offers for George, Duke of York, with claims he won’t retract statements. Crown seeks to present evidence, defense argues against rumors and possiblejury trial set for tomorrow. Public attention centers on testimony, clemency, and the ongoing royal scandal as proceedings approach a key court date.
Historic text argues tuberculosis is preventable and demands study. It outlines infection routes through sputum, airborne spread, and ingestion, notes the disease’s impact without sunlight exposure, and calls for prevention methods similar to yellow fever and cholera controls. It cites germ theories and early vaccines.
A tumultuous morning at Parke County court ends with the death of Kart Gulden and charges against Liechtenwalter in a staged self defense case. testaments describe attempted weapon use and conflicting accounts as witnesses recount the evidence.
Fragmentary report recounts attempts at water takeoffs and landings by pilots in improvised craft, detailing design tests, safety concerns, and iterative methods to achieve stability on water. It notes officials weighing naval implications and the pursuit of practical water aviation despite hazards and partial successes.
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