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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1908
Page
4
An antique astronomy note records bun setting at 7 41, rise at 4 25, moonrise at 1 10, moon age 24 days, and mentions Venus Mars in confinement at 2 pm with Jupiter’s moons observed. The fragment suggests a period observation of celestial bodies and planetary positions.
The New York World after the Chicago nominating convention argues Taft’s election hinges on Bryan’s fate and predicts an end to Rooseveltism if Taft wins. The piece notes Wall Street suspicion of Taft’s promises, hints at money power influences, and mentions Roosevelt’s unpopularity with financiers. It also lists varied items from marriage announcements to political rumors and Roosevelt’s hoped quiet summer.
The piece discusses Vice Presidential selection amid Roosevelt and Bryan influence, suggesting J Pierpont Morgan could unite factions and fund campaigns. It notes Morgan’s proximity to leaders and the desire to avoid external fundraising while aligning party interests. It hints at Democratic candidacy questions.
The article argues Francia Button Harrison has broad support within the party and could be the best running mate. It notes New York’s pivotal role for Electoral College control and New Jersey’s sympathy, urging careful vetting of candidates to avoid hasty convention decisions.
Judge Babst rules in Key case that the county owes 94.40 to Key and must cover prosecution costs after prosecutors sought 1500. The decision overturns claims of legal fees by prosecutor Clark and notes the contract for indexing work was proper. The ruling may impact office fee expectations for Marion county officials and local politics notes.
Crestline police arrest two women and charge them with grand larceny after a night ride with a man from Crestline to the country ends with his money taken. The elderly mail carrier William Stevens reports losing 27250 dollars from his pension as he left a packet under his seat. The suspects, Mrs Bender and Mrs Wagoner, were escorted to the city for arraignment. Additional petty thefts and recovered pocketbooks are noted along with a social column of local visits and arrivals.
A daughter was born Saturday night to Mr and Mrs John Voluter of Olney Avenue. The event took place at the Miche Baker home on Cottage align? alneet. Parents of the newborn are reported as Mr and Mrs Win Fister of Mannetd and others referenced in the note.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jima of north Main street Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Harvey B Walters of St Marys Street are parents of a son born this morning. A four days revival began at Epworth M E church Sunday with Rev H V McCleary set to preach at 7 00 this evening. Friends welcome Mic a Grace Deeman back home from Grant Hospital Columbus much improved. Ray Schultz the West End barber became sick Saturday and was removed home. improving today. The Patterson commencement for Claridon township schools will be held Friday evening at Claridon with program. Mrs Amos Kling entertained afternoon for Sir Matthews of Cleveland and Midas Breen of Knoxville Tennessee guests of Alan Mildred Christian. Marriage licenses issued to John W Schwaderer and Maydell Kujekle of Johland township and Jesse Price and Mids Grace Mipore of Ul city. Taxes paid at county treasurer’s office totaled 24000 with 9200 liquor tax and 200 Jacob Weber’s Neenve monthly. Mr and Mrs G W Baker and Mr and Mrs W D Baker returned from a family reunion near Toledo. St Mary’s High School clans visited Marion Park for a day of picnics. they rode the Interurban and will return this evening. Loreal Insurance agencies reported damages from a dust storm, including barn damage to John Kunnel Big Island township, Milton Anderton La Tue, and cattle losses to Frank Uleh of Adelaide and Scott Harvey north of town.
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