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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
2
New York June 16 Katherine Clemmons Gould endures a draining day as her husband Howard Gould's legal team argues his reasons for separation. Witnesses discuss her social habits and supposed alcohol use while defense contends companionship is essential in marriage.
Berwyn Nebraska June 11 A blacksmith T Sorenson dropped 3500 feet through the air in a crippled aeroplane and camped with bruises Boranson ascended in a balloon then tried a self built aeroplane Its rudder failed and the craft tumbled to the ground Sorenson was knocked senseless and grimacing but not seriously hurt
Three people are reported dead with one fatally injured and nine severely hurt after a 4200 ton boiler exploded at the Denver Gas and Electric power plant. The blast wrecked the plant, breaking the elevator and toppling structures. darkness followed as repairs and safety measures began.
Port Clinton reports the death of Frederick Schroder 69 in Catawba Island due to illness. Other items note the High Hand case postponements in Columbus and Belmont County graduation fashion questions. Train Dispatchers meet in Columbus with focus on ABRCY system usage. Youngstown council to discuss saloon controls and city Dean law abatement. Canton police seek suspects in Heberling murder case amid arrests and ambivalent leads.
Perfect weather drew about 5000 visitors to the Grand Army of the Republic state encampment in Newark. W. BR. C. led by Mrs Anna Gahagan presented a wire flag to High School after elaborate exercises with over 100 participants including students who sang and marched. Mrs Edith Mason presented the flag and Governor Harmon and staff were slated to participate in the parade tomorrow.
North Sydney June 16 A word war reaches North Sydney of a clash between a Gloucester Massachusetts trawler and French and American fishing vessels near Quere bank. Captains report shot fired and gear damaged with no injuries known. The dispute stems from long running tensions between steam trawlers and handheld fishing boats. Captain Nelson of the Yonker attempted to defuse the situation but a larger French trawler moved in, leading to further confrontations and damaged gear.
Senator Burkett of Nebraska denounces the finance committee over night changes on tobacco importations from the Philippines, calling it a political game and urging a vote of no confidence. Sen Borah backs independence for the Philippines while Sen Owen criticizes tariff plans as senators prepare for income tax debates and corporate tax considerations. Wade H. Addie speaks to Washington and Lee alumni on "Twenty Years After."
President Taft will ask Congress to pass a tariff bill amendment imposing a 2 percent tax on undistributed net earnings of corporations and a resolution submitting authority to impose a tax on others. The initiative aims to fund provisions and expand federal taxing power.
A Marion Ohio resident lauds Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney complaints and backache. She notes family relief after use and public recommendation in 1904. The ad mentions Leon Sotalitt s Phar yolley and Milburn Co as sole agents in New York.
Chicago June 16. The Cubs will raise the world's championship pennant at Northside Park in a pageant before thousands. Chance will lead the Cubs onto the field, preceded by a brass band, with Brooklyn as the rival. After pennant hoisting, photographs, cheers, and a game will follow as Mayor Busse tosses the first ball.
Golfers nationwide and especially in the West begin the Tom Morris memorial trophy on Western Golf Association links. The event honors the late St Andrews great with a $1,000 prize and copper silvered sculpture. teams at 125 clubs compete for a path to the regional title.
The American Federation of Labor executive council, opening a quarterly meeting in New York, adopted a resolution favoring the establishment of an international federation of labor. The action signals a push to unite labor movements across borders and promote cooperative global labor standards.
The biennial convention of the American Association of Workers for the Blind opened in Columbus with delegates from across the country. A letter from Helen Keller urged focus on preventing unnecessary blindness, while Leslie Oren, a Deafblind educator, spoke via sign language. Governor Harmon joined others in addressing the delegates.
Japanese strikers push the government to trigger an international incident after a sheriff allegedly entered a local Japanese newspaper office without a warrant, seized editors’ papers, and arrested staff. Strike leaders appealed to Ambassador Takahira in Washington for an immediate investigation, citing officials’ actions.
Soldiers of the United States Army in Omaha Nebraska were inoculated with typhoid fever serum as part of a science inquiry. Seven volunteers including Gil christ Puller Schmidt Tagtan Lirrison Goodman Dowler and an acting cook are expected to suffer 48 hours of fever and nausea before a second inoculation is given after 10 days and a third at 20 days. Foster Wins Over Accusers in Chicago
Reports from Childers Texas detail extensive flood damage to railroad property caused by a cloud burst. Block Hand operators demand 9700,000 from Michael Fasciano of Ivansville Indiana to avert the kidnapping of a daughter. Robert Valentine named commissioner of Indian affairs by President Taft, succeeding Francis Leung who resigned. A thief who stole 40000 from Mrs. George Shoat in Seattle returned 15000 with a note claiming 5000 spent on furnishings and home improvements.
Longshoremen of the Great Lakes voted against striking, with a majority within the 200 range. No official word from the union headquarters, but returns across the port systems indicate a unified stance against a targeted walkout.
Timetable snippet shows Hocking Valley schedules with Eastbound and Westbound trains, plus Chicago and Erie Cincinnati divisions. Mentions Big Four lines, Pennsylvania North, and electric south routes to Colciank Delaware, Marion, Bucyram with varied departure and arrival times.
The Hocking Valley Bulletin lists Sunday and daily excursions to Columbus Detroit Pomeroy Jackson Toledo and intermediate points. Homeseekers excursions to Wisconsin and southern points monthly. Encampments and festivals at Newark Columbus Cedar Point Chautauqua and Denver plus daily trips to New York and the Pacific Coast with details available from L B Agent HV Ry Marion Ohio.
A garbled London Telegraph exchange shows an excited figure pressing for an oath while a companion jokes about swearing never to harm another. The Detroit and Pittsburgh fragments add a muddled, comic gloss with misheard dialogue and a wary Maiden scene.
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