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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1908
Page
2
Delegations flood into Denver as Bryan forces push for the first ballot nomination. Key figures include Theodore Bell and Tom Johnson arriving to marshal support, while Cook County contesters threaten seating contests. Delegates arrive by train amid band performances as Gompers and Mitchell push a platform aligned with Bryan.
In Port au Prince Haiti on Sunday a major fire near the palace and government buildings razed about four hundred structures including the court house and prison. Prisoners were moved to other quarters before the blaze. The arsenal near by also burned, destroying stores of powder and ammunition.
Francisco July 4 Battling Nelson won the lightweight world title from the man who beat him years ago at Gull Field Nev He knocked Joe Geos in a dramatic late round burst Bishop Potter rallies Cooperstown N Y July 6 Doctors say Bishop Henry Potter’s condition improves and hope returns for his recovery
The diver Jamen Hatha way of Piqua died Saturday night near Coney Island when he fell from a 100 foot height and struck the water. His injuries were fatal. authorities report a fatal diving accident at the suburban resort.
Balloon voyage from Chicago ends with Ville de Dieppe landing near Atwood Ontario and other craft reaching ports in Canada and Michigan. Pilots Munlter and Schoeneck unharmed but soaked after being dragged along Lake Michigan. Nearby crews, including Perrige and Cone, face Bay of Quinte landing with uncertain balloon fate. Separate train collision injures a family near Jackson.
Police claim circumstantial evidence points to Frederick Giles as the man who sent poisoned ale to Dr. William H. Wil son, a Philadelphia physician who died June 26. Investigators关联 a web of deaths, alleged secret marriage, and a list of personal ties involving Mrs. Giles and Glen family members as they seek the killer in a case marked by conflicting reports of dates and circumstances.
In Erie Pennsylvania on a Sunday shot killed Tony Bova son of Joseph Bova a Baltimore trust dealer. Authorities consider whether a Brick Hand plot or a jealous suitor for his sweetheart caused the fatal shooting. The case drew attention as investigators piece together the motive.
In Panama a resignation by a presidential candidate alleviates tensions and hints at a peaceful, orderly vote. Observers cite overwhelming gains for Obaldia allies and a shift toward cooperation to avoid US military intervention, with Arias and Obaldia meeting to discuss a possible joint resignation.
Fresh from dry dock and stores full of ammunition, the 16 battery Atlantic fleet awaits salute at Hampton Roads. Nic Hower leads the Warebiy Connecticut with Admiral Spercy in command as the ships sail for Hobart and Sydney. After visiting Japanese ports, the fleet aims for Hamilton and a return voyage, completing a historic 14 month global cruise.
The national cemetery establishing the burial place of ex President Andrew Johnson in Greenville Tennessee was formally dedicated on the fourth. Forty alleged revolutionists were captured near Nuevas Casas Grandes by armed Morfons and escorted to the tail of the own. At New Bedford Massachusetts a bleacher collapse during a New Bedford versus Fall River game injured five Bar ons and many others. Independence Hall hosted the signing of a great document creating a new nation Jiklahate the youngest state in the Maton, with a new flag presented by the city of Philadelphia.
Oakland and St Petersburg dispatches describe a deadly rail collision near Finnt land Webster streets injuring over thirty and killing multiple passengers aboard the San Crue and a separate duel in Saint Petersburg leaves Count Manteuffel’s opponent Count Sa mayekomt Histon dead amid a family dispute on the Neva river.
The Mile Populists nominated a state ticket on Saturday in Columbus Ohio. A petition with 8400 signatures stands to place the ticket on the ballot, a task described as no charm. The convention was the first in four years and stands as a monumental record. Chicago reports indicate multiple fatalities and injuries in a Harbor event with nearly 100 hurt in July accidents.
New York July 6 Candidates for President and vice president were nominated by the Socialist Labor party at its national convention. The ticket names Martin R. Preston of Nevada for president and Donald Munco of Virginia for vice president. Preston's nomination was unanimous. De Leon praised Preston as an honest workingman, though De Leon noted Preston is jailed in Goldfield Nev for acts during a strike and that he had been sentenced to 25 years.
Buenos Ayres reports a Paraguayan uprising victoriously overthrowing the former regime. Dr Emiliano Naveiro named president as fighting continues in Asuncion. Refuge for former ministers in legations. street battles damage pubs and buildings while casualties are initially believed to be around five hundred.
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