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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
The item notes subscription rates issued by United Press for the Market section. It lists weekly by carrier and semi weekly mirror prices dated Thursday June 3, 1909. The fragment anchors a price notice for readers and dealers.
June 3 entries recall Thomas Hutchinson and Stephen A Douglas deaths with birthplaces and dates. Jefferson Davis and General Thomas Ruger noted figures. Astronomical notes describe a total lunar eclipse visible in multiple continents with moon phases and rise times, and planetary positions and solar declination details.
Marion hosts Group No. 6 of the Ohio association of bankers with prominent financial figures. The article lauds local banks for conservatism during the panic, noting Marion’s banking strength, outbreak timing, and the duty of bankers to safeguard prosperity while remaining prudent. It expresses pride in Marion’s financial stability and hints at efforts to improve the city’s image for visitors.
The article details Col. Watterson’s speech at Hodgenville Kentucky honoring Abraham Lincoln. It notes his Confederate past, his view that Lincoln was divinely commissioned to save the Union, and praises Lincoln as a symbol of liberty and American character. It highlights Watterson urging unity beyond party, praising Lincoln’s common sense, honesty, and steadfast constitutional loyalty.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana quoted Taft's apésttes asserting Republican pledge to downward tariff revision. He told stand pat Republicans that opposing any duty cuts harms the protection system. Indiana's Shivdly said maximum rates would apply as the law takes effect. Louisiana’s Fos ter and McEnery backed sugar protection. Missouri’s Stone defended voting for the tariff as a revenue measure.
Stamford Connecticut Wednesday Dr William J Long nature writer released a long interview criticizing President Roosevelt and his African hunting trip calling it brutal and a harmful example for American youth He disputes Roosevelt as a game butcher and argues against blood sport reporting. The piece also mentions airship Wright model Zeppelin differences a sand spreading wagon in Magdeburg and tariff debate asking for clearer logic on high duties.
A fragmentary item hints at political happenings with unclear wording and odd spellings. Named places or groups are not identifiable, leaving the event's exact actors and stakes unspecified.
The Charleston News and Courier tak es a partisan stance opposing tariff and subsidy plans as government overreach. It argues the president should appoint only those acceptable to communities and critiques Taft and political trends affecting democracy. The piece references Tokyo streetcar system growth and revenue as a broader contrast.
A lengthy historical note discusses growing U S war pension rolls, counting names added yearly from Civil War records and the effect on appropriations, with figures like 3 500 000 on the Civil War roll fragments and 161 000 000 in the coming year. It notes new beneficiary groups, rate increases, and political uses of pensions as observed by the New York Sun.
The article discusses a proposed tax on importations of iron ore aimed at generating revenue for New York. Officials argue the levy would bolster state finances while opponents warn of higher costs for industry and consumers.
A garbled chatter of headlines and quips on weather, politics, and social oddities. It mentions Colonel Roosevelt, a divorce case in California, a Virginia ruling on wives, and satirical lines about politicians and trust issues, all in a fragmented newspaper page fragment style.
Cutekill New York June 3 Dr Hin Scudder representative at Vellore Initia of the Woman's Worden Missionary society of the Reformed church will make rounds in a brand new up to date automobile. At the meeting of the society yesterday it was announced Dr Scudder had been thrown from the famaback in vehicle provided for her and severely injured. Two members immediately purchased an automobile which will be shipped to the Indian to below worker.
Nedham, Moows., June 3. Tebbits of East Walpole sues the town of Norwood for 5000 dollars claiming chronic bunion pain from a July 2, 1907, incident on Chapel Street. The case describes bunions on both feet and ongoing agony affecting walking.
The platform calls for equal educational opportunities for Black Americans and ballot rights in all states, condemns Taft’s stance, and urges action against alleged industrial discrimination. Dissension arises over strategies, with leaders like William Monroe Trotter pushing for a harsher critique and collective measures. Governor Hoke Smith faces censure for supporting disruptive moves.
Chicago police intensify efforts to identify Clementon case affinities after coroner chemist report on the dead woman's organs. Authorities seek new leads and await further analysis to determine any possible suspects or connections.
New York June 3. Plans filed for a building six feet eleven inches high with the Bureau of Buildings in Manhattan. The structure to be erected at Delaney and Chrystie streets will rise four stories with a 100 foot length. It is to be weatherproofed and to be painted with a coat.
The local board of education will seek changes to the textbooks used in city schools. A special committee meeting at the high school reviewed current books and discussed potential replacements. A report will be presented to the board, with gradual changes anticipated for the next school year.
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