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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
4
The notice remembers Grover Cleveland as a respected ex president whose restraint and foresight earned praise over time. It notes political shifts, remarks on candidates Foraker Taft and Roosevelt, and touches on Marion finances and Persian Turkish actions with a cautious, period voice.
The text notes calls for a unanimous Bryan nomination while ridiculing rivals Governor Johnson and Judge Gray as infected with the Fairbanks germ. It mentions Texas executions and a claim about Roosevelt’s forest policy, then comments on Bryan’s calm about his political future amid crusades and betting chatter.
William Jennings Bryan critiques the Chicago convention platform as retreating from Roosevelt and La Follette reforms. He questions party stances on publicity of campaign funds, railroad value measures, injunctions, income tax, and inheritance tax, arguing the GOP shifts risk alienating voters amid factional divides.
The piece argues that the most popular reform in the United States is the direct election of senators by the people. It notes repeated endorsements by the House and many states, but opposition within the Republican party at a national convention. It praises President Roosevelt for stirring reform and questions whether party unity can survive without backing the reform.
The Maryland Democratic platform at the June 3 state convention advocates three reform aims: naves tarit reform, federal retrenchment, and resisting federal encroachments on states and people. It argues Republican inaction on trust, railroad issues, and price reductions, urging voters to demand performance. The piece critiques campaign funds from Wall Street and notes Ohio Republican troubles amid a national race.
A critique of Taft era politics focuses on urgency to print new currency, labor injunctions, and internal Republican strife. It notes Hitchock’s expected chairmanship, Southern Republicans’ influence, tariff plank tensions, and questions the prosperity under Republican policies.
Amalgamated Copper Co manager Gillie issues a statement on fires at Amicouda and St Lawrence mines in Butte Montana. The blaze, ongoing since 1899, worsens slowly though not considered immediately alarming. It is said to have started from a miner's candle, feeding on ore sulphur and the surrounding fuel.
Senator Foraker endorses active stump speeches to energize Negro voters in Ohio ahead of a key congressional vote on reinstating Black troopers. He argues a Republican Congress and President offer the best chance for fair treatment and swift action on the Brownsville matter. He will travel from Washington toward Gettysburg then return to Ohio for summer break, with further plans after arrival.
London June 24 The marriage of Miss Joan Reid daughter of Ambassador William Reid to Hon John Hubert Ward took place at the Chapel Royal St James Palace Tuesday. The ceremony drew royalty diplomats and society, with King and Queen present. The couple will honeymoon until September and reside at Lord Dudley's Carlton Gardens house in London.
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt with their child en route from Oyster Bay to New London Connecticut to witness the Yale Harvard boat races aboard the yacht Mayflower.
Classified notice notes small ads inviting local professionals and business people to connect. Emphasizes networking aims and community commerce. Includes brief calls to action and contact cues.
Branskill markets its photography line arguing that busy crews produce satisfying work. The slogan emphasizes versatility and constant availability, promising service “any kind, any time, anywhere” and positioning Branskill as the trusted choice for clients who demand efficiency and quality.
Waste paper buyers offer two cents per pound for books magazines and folded newspapers. Will call any place in the city. Contact Malo at 282 292 Farming Street by telephone.
The ad advertises loany and auctioneering services for buying selling and exchanging real estate. It claims homes are very cheap and directs readers to visit the office at 114 Court Street, Headquarters for everything in their One.
BTAR Bottling Works manufacturer of carbonated beverages ginger ale and sodas seltzer and siphon mineral waters R Smith proprietor presents a concise local ad for beverage production and bottling services from the prominent local plant.
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