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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
4
A brief telegraphic report from United Press notes Faspore receiving aid amid ongoing local efforts. The item mentions assistance arriving by wire and outlines immediate actions taken by city officials.
On June 16 in 1777 British forces under General Burgoyne moved toward Lake Champlain threatening Crown Point and Ticonderoga. In 1906 Oklahoma achieved statehood. Astronomical notes mark a sunset at 7:29, moonrise at 4:24, moonset at 11:06, and a conjunction with Mercury across the sky.
A discussion contrasts the general and wardless commission plan with traditional city government noting elected officials with broad powers, bonded accountability, and nonpartisan ballots. It highlights Colorado Springs adopting recall initiative and referendum, franchise controls by voter vote, and tax on franchise gross receipts, suggesting wider adoption if feasible in growing cities.
A fragment reflects on aviation machines the Wrights and Zeppelins, debates over saloon politics in Youngstown, and critique of Taft era legislation. It mentions Mahoning County voters, liquor dealers, and calls for abolishing criminal elements, ending with Rev. Edward Hale’s death as a notable closing note.
Fragmented text reflects a night scene about justice and intelligent statecraft. It mentions a crowd, a measure, and a Senate vote on a reduction of 180 percent traffic burden on the blanket, highlighting the dilemma of reformers and obstructers.
A letter warned deacons and preachers as dynamite bombs exploded behind the Fults residence and at the church in Salem Ohio. Rev J L Grimm led investigations into the attacks tied to dry movement liquor prosecutions. Children’s Day services were disrupted as the roof and memorial windows were blown off. repairs will begin immediately. Rewards total 1600 dollars with contributions from county, city, and Cherry Valley Iron Works.
In Greenburg, guardian E P Shelley faces accusations from Monro Shambaugh acting for Oliver Ol ver that $9,000 to $30,000 in fees were paid to Shelley and attorneys over two and a half years. The judge ordered Shelley to drive home and return with books by 1 p.m. after a time lock delay.
At the Ohio Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meeting in Toledo with 450 delegates, the four day session begins. Reports show six new logos were instituted in 1008, bringing the total to 763 and 1051 members initiated in the last year. No parade will take place this season.
Governor Harmon dismissed W. Rogers from the fire marshal post amid graft charges and partisan uproar. Critics claim the purge targets Republican favoritism while noting prior abuses under Rogers and a rising list of expenditures and staff changes.
Bordeaux June 16 Cardinal Andrier oriew refused to appear in court on incitement charges tied to a cathedral enthronement sermon. He asserts the separation law is non existent for Catholics after condemning it as a threat to property authority and liberty of nations.
New York reports a 16 ton alrehipe at Morrison Park race tracks as a heavier variety. The event notes the first trip of Old Ghay Horse Kitr Makas amid a crowd at t he tracks.
Two week trials lead to June 26 aviation contests by the Aeronautic Society of New York. William H. Martin of Gunton enters a motorless glider, towed by a rope from a moving car on terra firma. A pilot steers vertical wings with fore and aft rudders as the craft lifts to about fifteen feet.
A Springfield story recounts a prank where a delegation led by Dr Hl Min nick and a borrowed police chief badge staged an arrest of Albert Root near Springfelt at 2 o clock. Mrs Root burst into tears as friends presented flowers, while onlookers watched.
Vast preparations unfold for the U S Army Tournament at Toledo July 4 to 16. Maj. Gen. F D Grant to command the model camp with about 5000 regulars. Two acres of Bay View Park to host daily military feats in a 15000 seat stadium. Wright Brothers aero plane to be shown. Sacred concert on July 4 and dirigible ascension planned.
Detroit scene opens the thirtieth biennial convention of the National Council of the Junior Order of Ammer-Jean Mochanles with 312 delegates. Ohio council pushes stricter immigration laws as a remedy for Black Hand activities. Proposals include renaming the order and adopting a new three degree ritual. Nominations list John J. Weltael and Charlie A. Davis for factional vice councilor. H. L. W. Yarlor of Newport Ky. sought national councilorship alongside candidates Mobile, Chicago, Atlantic City, Billingham, Wash., Cedar Point. National Service Woods reports $400,000 in sick benefits paid over two years.
Hast Liverpool June 16 Death ends divorce action in common pleas court here. W J Toot and Hattie Tout were parties with counsel for plaintiff filing notice by publication. Toop died Saturday and was buried yesterday, ending the proceedings as the couple reportedly married in 1900 and had lived apart since.
Seattle residents report a case where a woman hid 320,000 under a bed mattress and later received 16,000 in a letter signed two thieves. The letters say 5,000 was sent to furnish a home, then the money was returned to the owner. The item reads as part of a mixed OCR with notices and ads and includes unrelated lines about health tea and flour.
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