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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
4
A Cobbling jumble of notes reports subscription rates, weather outlook for northern regions, and local remarks on people and events. Mentions a Cleveland man in mail order, a stenographer’s marriage, Knox’s Ohio visit, Carrie Nation arrest, Hobson’s forecast of war with Japan, and interstate rail rate cases upheld by the Supreme Court.
The New York Journal condemns tariff politicians who profit from protective measures. It argues that party leaders and allies stall reform, delaying any real changes until after March 4, 1900, while criticizing confidence in Roosevelt and Harriman as politically pragmatic.
In New York on June 12 a record verdict of 101,789 was awarded to Sarah J Read for her husband’s death in a highway train collision at Van Park three years earlier. TheRead family involved Mr Read a paper bag maker in a car with George Noakes and family. the chauffeur and Miss Noakes were injured. The verdicts for others included 510,000 for the chauffeur and 35,000 for Miss Noakes amid train warning and visibility questions.
In Canton on June 13 a non union band was hired causing union bands to withdraw just as the parade began before Governor Harris and Commander Herman. The parade proceeded, marked by disruption and a campfire gathering with General R. B. Brown and national chaplain Hannah N. Maxon.
A garbled report portrays Secretary Metealf in a river voyage with the Navy Department, amid jokes and fear over a dangerous crossing. The entire party faced peril as they navigated a winding Potomac river course, with worries about safety easing only after a tense retreat to Washington.
The Union Veteran Legion and On Guard of Columbus joined in a reunion visit to the McKinley tomb with wreaths placed. Commander-in-Chief William H. Knanse and Colonels Cook and Taylor led the event. Also noted is a Dayton cemetery proposal and a veteran’s sudden death.
Society column notes a New York wedding blending old New York circles with a romantic courtship rooted in shared childhood memories. Marion and Fish are mentioned among the engaged and social set attending.
A Washington Star snippet records a sarcastic citizen praising government while Dustin Stax counters that the government has trained some of the most efficient men that capitalists employ. The brief exchange hints at investor confidence and perceived state efficiency.
A historical snippet recounts how chemist assistant John Frederick Hotteher in Berlin circa 1700 aided Saxon rulers in probing porcelain. A chance encounter with an ox cart’s white clay, later identified as kaolin, led to translucent china and a royal factory. A separate Washington tale relays President Roosevelt recounting two wealthy women boasting servants and luxury assets at a Gridiron Club dinner.
Cincinnati police detained two men after a story circulated about the Ryan soap factory furnace case. The 19 year old Nagel repudiates the confession claim, saying he was coerced and frightened into fabricating details of the murder mystery.
The trial opens with questions aimed at linking Harry Orchard to opium smuggling and possible orders from a governor. Witness movements before the tragedy are examined to sway jurors, while references to Coverdale district escape and steunenberg influence surface amid testimony on opium piracy and Orchard’s associates.
Marion men attend the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge session in Zanerville Columbus text adopted for next year. Charles H. Conley elected deputy grand chancellor for Isth district with Marion Morrow Union and Delaware counties. Officers installed including grand chancellor Kenny appointing Frank Axifie. Memorial services planned for next meeting. local Marion attendees listed.
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