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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1908
Page
1
In Seattle, a mirrorman named Jense Fifer killed his eight year old daughter Haz and Mrs. Dennis Nihoul in a hospital ward after a domestic dispute. Fifer then killed his wife before taking his own life as hospital staff reported the double tragedy occurred last night.
Troy July 1 The closing weapon of the inquest into Hazel Drews death was in a hot crowded courthouse room. Witnesses testified about her days from leaving Cary’s home on July 6 to her body found July 24. Mothers and relatives identified garments. District Attorney OBrien cross examined relatives and neighbors while Minnie Taylor faced scrutiny over alleged associations. Real estate man Henry Kramroth denied rumors of improper conduct at a nearby camp and kept alibis for June 6 and 7. Carrie Weaver failed to testify. Coroner to announce findings declaring death by unknown person or persons.
In July 41, Senor Imador asks for help as the Mexican government faces neutrality issues during the revolution. The department and authorities discuss actions related to the work of indy and the role of the United States in this period.
New York July 31. The Brighton Beach racing association and officers William A. Bageman Christian J. Fitzgerald and John Co Cavanaugh were indicted for conspiracy in violating the anti betting law.
Officials from Lackawanna Railway, led by President Joly and Board member Pa, turn down a proposed agreement regarding wage concessions. Details remain scarce as negotiations pause, opening paths for a potential stalemate or alternative deal.
President Hawley told the switchmen's union that a strike appears probable but hopes public interest will prompt a settlement. He spoke amid ongoing negotiations after a disrupted final interview, signaling continued dialogue to avert industrial action.
A fashion survey notes crimson chiffon turbans with poppy wreaths and velvet trims on dresses while children’s shoes stay broadtoed. It cites Harvard’s student body as largely from working families and mentions Bulletin No. 35 on free schools manual training labor laws and industrial agreements.
Leonard Hendricks aged 31 murdered his two daughters Anna five and Lilian three then killed himself with a firearm. The motive cited jealousy of his wife who had left on a visit. Local police report the grim case as a despondent spur to action.
In Vondon on July 31, the Leander crew of Rogland won the final topay at the Olympic regatta, defeating the Belgium crew to claim the victory.
Clara Konter, an IX year old girl from Petersburg, was mysteriously returned home to Shousteown after an apparent kidnapping. She was found unconscious on her bed following an all night search and died despite doctors efforts.
In San Francisco two gang leaders known as gas pipe thugs, Siemien and Lochabner, were hanged in the prison yard for the murder of M. Muhakati a Japanese banker. They had been suspected in additional killings of several business men.
Special agents in Chicago gather evidence to substantiate proceedings against the Harriman system rafiraidas. Ralph M. 12l. has been working with major shippers to determine how the Harriman combination stifled competition and restrained trade. Evidence may be used in a government salt case.
Winebruck Austria July 31 work today is recovering bodies from the ruins of the village of Mehra Leas Baines destroyed by a landslide yesterday. Scores of people are missing. Twelve bodies have already been recovered.
Colonel H G Catrow bound over to grand jury on a charge of unspecified crimes after his auto struck an aged crossing guard. He was the Republican candidate for Congress in Ohio's Third District but refused the nomination following the incident.
Philadelphia July 31 Samuel B Roop and Charles Huingorey clerks at police headquarters were instantly killed when their automobile collided with a Reading railway train at a crossing.
Cincinnati July 31 an unknown woman leaped to her death from Central bridge into the Ohio river this morning She stood on the railing and laughed at a boy reading a verse Ambition she jumped as she attached the verse Later the pocket book she dropped identified her as Mrs Barbara Oskamp of Cincinnati
Lincoln July 31 Mayor Brown announces Bryan notification program to be held August 12 at 2 PM at the capitol grounds with an informal reception and dinner at Bryan's home. Both Bryan and Kern to respond to the address in Washington by Congress. Also notes Bradstreet's figures on US business failures, causes led by lack of capital, plus Japan’s schooling on ethics and etiquette for children.
Police tie two foreign men to the murder of a charred woman body found at Greenpoint Avenue dump in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. A second autopsy notes a throat wound and skull fracture, while a missing husband and wife suspects Moskovitch are sought.
Vigneux France July 31 general strike by the General Federation of Labor turned violent as thousands from Paris clashed with troops. Three killed 15 wounded, crowds pelted soldiers with stones, barricades captured, cavalry charged, calm restored by evening. Paris officials threaten drastic action against organizers labors riots.
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