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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
Propate Judge W G Spencer stands for Propate Judge while Curtis Morrow seeks Clerk of Courts and Henry Seator runs for Commissioner. Samuel Creabap A H Trout and Charles Freeman Samuel Bader and Grorgh Weidemaier are named for other offices. Dr W H Hinklin is listed for Coronar.
The piece discusses Roosevelt’s influence over the Republican machine, labeling him the real manager of the campaign and criticizing rivals who claim independence. It touches on vice presidential speculation, the Taft era dynamics, and calls out labor plank disputes within the party.
The piece links President Roosevelt to a long running Chicago campaign and hints at Taft potential nomination by secession. It notes speculation on Roosevelt’s vice presidency and references a near hang of Herman Bille, with comments on Republican platform publication and national telegraph lines favoring opposition.
Governor Jedro Contiho of Macao arrives in San Francisco aboard the Asia to discuss the Tatsu affair that sparked China’s anti Japan commercial war. He says rifles and ammunition landed from the Tate Maru were to be stored by a Macao merchant and not for Chinese revolutionaries, claiming no justification for the seizure.
Bonapartes aides discuss imminent cabinet changes following the presidential election. The talk centers on removal of Idaho District Attorney Rulek and U.S. Marshal Rounds, with officials denying any rift with the president over the New York New Haven and Sturt ram Hallroad matter. The White House asserts Rounds was slated for six months, and the attorney general’s charges against Rutok and Rounds justify their removal.
Five couples obtained licenses on Saturday with no hindrance for brides and grooms. Applicants include William S. Smith and Amelia A. Goon of the city, Wilson Trewalt and Olpha Rider, William R. Meredith of Canada and Nellie B. Penton, Claude ten of Wayne county, Nellie Penton, Rene Irvine and H. Bollager with Matilda Joyner of Big Island township.
The obituary notices nicknames cling to public men, here focusing on Charles Warren Fairbanks. It notes his Indiana Senate tenure, vice presidency, and presidential ambitions, with anecdotes about his boyhood, marriage, career, and a playful milk related nickname origin while detailing his political influence and reputation.
Wireless confusion in San Francisco as reports claim the cruiser Colorado ran aground near Dungeon Cove at high tide. Wires along the coast stayed hot while the Seattle wirebay station relayed conflicting details about the vessel’s peril and captain.
A damaged Kansas City Star snippet reports a thief who stole a mail pouch from Union Depot on June 6 with cash and jewelry. Suspect Charles Stewart, later found by officers, had many valuables. he was released after investigations. Separate items cover copper detection, Rosemary symbolism, and a racially charged tirade. The piece closes with social club plans at Olentangy Park June 24 and Katharine Felty’s hosting.
Prospect Knights of Pythiad held a memorial for departed brothers Sunday. Members met at the lodge hall at 2 pm, then marched to the cemetery where a memorial address by Mr. Be Hi of Marion was delivered and graves covered with flowers.
The Minne Veters hosted friends at their home on Routh Vine Street Sunday to honor Professor J. Kelsy of St Louis and Dr. Rf. Karl of Columbus. J. Kelsy, once a teacher at Marion High School, is visiting friends, while Miss Jaenette Longbon entertained Life Lights of Literature at Ler Dome on Routh High Street.
A foreigner aboard the westbound Wabash passenger train near Fort Wayne at nine o'clock last night suddenly attacked passengers. He stabbed an Italian, fatally wounded another, and wounded a third before leaping from the car and fleeing. The motive and identity are unclear as authorities investigate the incident aboard the St Louis bound train.
Hynest Zachman of South State street fell from a scaffold at the Huber Manufacturing company while oiling a component late in the afternoon. He suffered several injuries and was taken to Sager sanatorium for care. Recovery is expected but time off work is anticipated.
Markley prepares to leave for new work with the Fisheries department. The Francis Willard WoCth group meets at Mrs. Eva Fletcher’s home on South State Street Tuesday evening at 8. A moonlight picnic precedes the Walker Dancing Club final dance of the season at Marion Park Pavilion Tuesday, with cars leaving at 6 and assembly at 6:30 for the gathering.
A fragmentary ad-like note urges avoiding pain and expense by regular teeth examinations. It hints at tooth care, periodic visits, and moderate charges under modern dentistry, implying accessible care for dental needs.
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