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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
4
The column lists political figures including Clerk of Courts Curtis Morrow and Recorder F. Tittelbaugh with other officeholders. It blends campaign chatter about Taft Roosevelt and Bryan, plus social notes about births and incidents. It cites tariffs, Wall Street ties, and party contests, with regional commentary and contemporary newspaper humor.
A muddled column notes Governor Harri’s reception of Prohibitionists in Columbus and hints at broader political chatter. The piece touches on weather, a trans Atlantic steamer encounter with whales, and remarks about John W Kern and Roosevelt Africa trips. It mentions Centra Africa natives and the Brownsville affair, with party talks on Bryan Hobson and Prohibition themes.
The article outlines William Jennings Bryan's 1908 campaign math. It cites hopes to win 118 electoral votes west of the Alleghenies and north of the Ohio, plus favorables in California, Washington, Colorado, and Nevada, totaling 274 to reach the White House. It notes doubts about New York and mentions Fairview supporters and local expectations.
The passage notes York as the place and a timeframe later than the second week of August for the intended event. It records supporters contending that New York is in opposition to Mr. Bryan, presenting a contentious political stance.
A reader quote captures views on American politics and leaders. Mr Goddard, a NY Cotton Exchange member, explains feelings on Roosevelt and Taft, noting American loyalty and concerns about radicalism. He predicts Taft will be elected, insisting he can steer clear of radical excess.
In St Louis on July 13 a leprous Chinese patient named Mong Wingly is kept under tight guard by Dr Mike Dwyer quarantine physician nurse John Werner and a loyal bulldog. Dwyer claims a cure while the man gains color and appears healthier though pallor remains. The patient is fed pork chops and treated with daily secret Indian oils as part of a strict regimen.
Will Wilson a 24 year old African American, accused of murdering 19 year old carnival attaché Mrs Roy Plum near Carl Junction. He allegedly struck her at the temple, dragged the body 300 feet along the railroad track, and confessed before being tracked by footprints. A mob formed before authorities moved him to Carthage jail.
A Cincinnati party exploring Rooney Cave along the Kentucky River near Dust Bridge reports discovering an image of a Mastodon carved in a massive rock formation. The find, described as the idol of prehistoric cave dwellers, plus related discoveries, are being carried for study.
Explorers report petrified bones from a cave once inhabited by ancient beings. They found a Chamber of Needles with thousands of sharp stones spanning from cone to tree branch lengths. A serpentine river runs through rock ledges, yet its bottom remains undiscovered. The artifacts will be turned over to museums once collected in Oinehanatt.
John W. Kern arrived with Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and James Duncan of the Federation of Labor for talks with William J. Bryan. Gompers said he will vote for Bryan and seeks only fair treatment, not special privilege, while not predicting labor’s overall voting.
Tokyo reports the Democratic convention platform includes a plank favoring exclusion of laborers from the United States or Asia. Officials and observers say the move targets Japan and violates treaty rights and humanity principles. Yet many in America believe Democrats are not anti Japanese and that the clause aims to placate labor interests.
Atlanta July 13 news notes a Georgia Assembly bill introduced by Glenn of Whitefield aiming to void a marriage if a husband is deceived by a wife using cosmetics or artificial adornments. The measure, said to have a favorable report, targets items from powders to false hair and fashion aids.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Springer of Sugar Street was badly burned by spilling carbolic acid over himself about nine o clock Monday morning. The two year old was alone in an apartment room while playing with items, opened a bottle and poured its entire contents on his chest and legs. The mother, in trying to help, burned herself in several places. Dr. H. A. Lower attended the child, who is not fatally injured but will bear scarring. ADMIRAL COFFER
Mr. and Mrs. David Martin hosted a Sunday gathering for friends in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Carney of Detroit. A noon four course dinner followed a pleasant sodial afternoon with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Jobn Hogan, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Navin and children, and others.
AEP and Rev L C Reed traveled to Columbus by baymen as Mrs Tizzie Sharick of Martel joined her son at Mr Sterling. Venus McMarland of Dayton and visitor Miss Cora Virden of St James Street appear. Mrs H B Olde returned from Pittsburg, visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Hecht. Mrs Earl Kramer and son left for Portland Oregon after visiting here. J B Bolander attends National Prohibition convention. Mrs BE Raffensperger returns home after extended visits in North and South Carolina. W F Read of Upper Sandusky visits town and contemplates moving to Marion. Mrs Curtis Morrow of John Street heads to Shelby to visit her parents. Plus a humorous quip from Philadelphia Press.
In Pliteburg Pennsylvania a church controversy erupts after a lawn fete for the Sunday School. A cake walk featuring Rev Wilbur Manns wife and William Atkina, the Sunday School superintendent, provokes shock among congregants. Rev Mann faces resignation demands while a faction backs him, with court threats looming.
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