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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
1
A blaze in a five story riverfront tenement in Cincinnati, Ohio trapped residents including men, women, and children. Firemen and police rescued over a hundred. a mother reportedly dropped her infant from a window before safety nets and crews intervened.
Thousands filled Dayton streets and Van Cleve Park to honor the Wright brothers with a morning parade and whistle concerts. A civic celebration included a formal dinner, federal and fire department contingents, and an evening fireworks display along the Miami River.
North Sydney June 17 word reached here of a clash between the Gloucester Mass finking schooner Senator Gardner and a French steam trawler on Quero bank. Captain Nelson of the Senator Gardner reportedly fired a rifle at the trawler but missed. a later shot caused only minor splinters. No injuries reported. The incident stems from long standing tensions between steam trawlers and handline fishermen.
A bizarre accident in Loram county involved Colundus Gouke and Gerke. Gouke, in prison for murder, swallowed a pill and a bottle in an attempt to remove it from a bottle, causing a perilous choking episode. He was treated after hours of care and remains in a serious condition. Meanwhile New York police Acting Captain Kuline receives paid leave during a 30 day jail term for contempt of court after a banker's photographing incident. Officials praised him as the city considers rewarding his service.
The new battleship Michigan reached 20.01 knots and averaged over 19 knots on four trials off Cape Cod, surpassing the required 18 knots for its class. It then proceeded to Camden, New Jersey for a 24 hour top speed test, with officials predicting a new world record. The vessel carried two of the newly adopted, unnamed features for Majesty.
A Russian torpedo incident occurred near St Peterbare as Imperial yacht escorts approached Pitkapas Bay in the Gulf of Finland. The British steamer Northburg was warned to stay away and was struck by a shell, triggering international tension and public unease over the Kaiser's movements and Russo British relations.
Memorial Hall in Newark caught fire early this morning likely from wiring or a discarded match. The encampment events for the Ohio department G. A. K were moved to the high school auditorium while the governor and others reviewed the parade plans. Fire damage limited the building, with records saved, and the county anticipated losses around twenty thousand dollars.
June 17 arrest in Philadelphia for causing a disturbance after being evicted for refusing to pay rent. Vergara Moser, 76, described as a professional beggar, faced boarding charges and large sums found in private accounts. No relatives in the country. a half-sister in Sweden noted.
Magistrate Scott sentenced him to a nerve the month in the house of correction. Later he was taken to City Hall where he was examined by physicians and sent to Philadelphia Hospital. It is believed the old man's mind is damaged.
The Baltimore and Ohio and Toledo Terminal railroads were found guilty on counts of violating the safety appliances act in federal court. The government pursued multiple counts. one railroad was fined USD 3100 overall, and the Toledo Terminal line faced a single conviction with a $100 penalty.
Roosevelt urges the American people to wrest control of the government from rich men and crooked business in a vigorous Outlook essay. He argues that attacking corruption may harm business but is necessary to curb crooked influence and support his successor.
East Liverpool Ohio June 17 Joseph B Hostetter an attorney jailed for attempting to aid prisoners escaped from New Cumberland prison after weeks of confinement. Robert R Hobbs allegedly granted favors and kept Hostetter in guard room during the period before the escape.
Washington June 17 Senator Brown Nebraska attacked the amendment to increase the low tariff on print paper as indefensible. He argued American mills have advantage and that lowering the rate would harm labor and education. He said foreigners can produce cheaper paper and any duty is unjust and extortionate.
A young man convicted of burglary testified to Judge Crag that he is the son of Maryland Congressman George A. Vente. He received an indeterminate term in Joliet and said he wandered for years to steal food. If his father accepts him, parole may be considered.
Columnbus O June 17 George C Hings of Williamia county was today appointed assistant state fire marshal by Zeuber Kings connected with the department under Creamer.
Washington reports considerable senate opposition to Taft Aldrich plan for a two percent tax on net incomes of corporations and individuals. Amendments may exempt incomes above a threshold to shield small stockholders. critics argue it will hit thousands while exempting great fortunes. Cummins Bailey split with Taft on direct income tax.
June 17 St Petersburg Russia Emperor Nicholas and William II met at Pitk ayas Bay aboard German yacht Hohenzollern for a pivotal talk that signals efforts to secure German supremacy in Europe. Russian and German officials joined Stolypin Jawowski and Pourtalew aboard Polar Star for the rendezvous, marking a high stakes moment amid tripartite England Russia France anxieties.
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