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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
7
An article extols the Sterling piano player as a revolutionary combined instrument that enables effortless, humanlike playing. It claims the unit’s microtonal action imitates a master pianist, allowing any user to play without musical training. The device integrates with upright pianos, requires no visible alterations, and can be tuned by ordinary technicians.
Baton Rouge reports that after months of debate the bill passed the Senate with 21 votes and now awaits the governor's signature to become law. Newspersons note a wavering opposition, charges of intimidation and sensory tactics used to sway senators, as supporters celebrate a ban on all forms of bookmaking or gambling on races.
In Claclanati Ohio on June 24, Accu ments for ouster of the Gayman com p, pointed by the Ohio Laws lagune to Investigate politics in Clit atin were heard in the circuit court. The proceeding by t We Warranto aid instituted by the in H. Doyle of Toledo, representing State Auditor Guibert, who refuses to recognize the vouchers of the committee, questioned the validity of the follow of the genen. assembly in the case. The defense contends no power to prolong the life of a committee beyond its session. A decision is not expected for a week or more due to voluminous briefs.
Ripley June 21 County Commissioner Davis failed to hear aid a deputation, Corporal Ritter of Company A First Regiment shot his horse four times. Davis was thrown and severely injured, buggy wrecked, horse killed. Officers and men of the regiment condemn sheriff of Brown County tactics and plan to return home at once. The Wednesday departure celebration was postponed. Tobacco beds on Allwright Crook were torn up by horse riders. mine bed destruction noted.
New Haven Connecticut June 24 Ohio boys won top awards in the general scholarship announcements of the class of 1908. The general averages cover four years of college study. Principal appointments include philosophical orations by Lewis Reed, high orations by Charles Hownum, dissertations by Joseph D. Sieber, secant disputes by George Jackson Grammer, text calloquies by Philip H. Collina, and others among Cleveland Akron and Lima recipients.
A fragmentary report describes a chase through THNS and surrounding country as Roy Lauadon, indicted for forgery in Mt Kipeeny, was captured by Hen Wenner, famed Heidelberg University football halfback, and remains in custody after a prior pursuit by a mob.
A fugitive named Langdon fled two officers after a confrontation near the cone Nowe area. He eluded pursuers by dodging into an alley and fleeing along principal streets toward the river, attracting a crowd as shots rang out before officers closed in.
Report from Findlay describes a conflict among oil firms in Cass township. A derrick owned by the Wateon Oil Co toppled Saturday and another, near Wyandot Oil Refining Co, moved within forty feet, sparking a wave of rival company tensions and concerns of near-encroachment.
Market report from Union Stock Yards shows cattle and hog receipts at 12 000 and 20 000 with tomorrow's estimates 6 000 and 25.00 respectively. Prices list prime beef around 6.20 to 6.15 with stockers 2.60 to 5.50 and hogs 5.00 to 6.25. Sheep receipts near 1 000 with native sheep at 4.05 to 4.26 and western lambs 4.26 to 6.40.
Cleveland market reports cattle hogs and sheep receipts with price figures and quality notes. Entries show grain figures and weight ranges, noting good to extra grades and workloads for 1200 pounds and up at various per hundred weights.
The report lists multiple commodity quotes for wheat and pork futures with open and close prices across months. Prices show wide fluctuations including September, December, and July contracts, with openings near 60 to 90 and closings ranging broadly. pork futures show July and September activity with prices around 1 1/2 to 14 1/2 and notable gains or losses.
New York and Chicago market notes list assorted commodity prices and receipts. Futter and nutter quotes appear with firm tones and specific package counts, while dairy and live poultry figures show current bids and offers across multiple grades.
The Marion Milling and Grain Co lists prices for wheat corn oats rye and seeds per basket or bushel. The Chas Turner Co. corrected daily prices cover butter cheese lard syrup potatoes beef tea and dried fruits with assorted per unit rates and quantities.
A list of flour prices from Marion shows multiple brands and weights. Monarch and Knickerbocker 1-4 bbl sold at $1.40, Carnation red white at $1.60, Old Medal 4 bbl at $1.70, Golden Plate 1-4 bbl at $1.405, and other 4 bbl lots noted with varied codes.
Reports from an east Texas area tell of escalating violence between white and Black residents. Two white men and at least one Black man are reported killed or hanged amid White rioters patrolling the woods as authorities seek those responsible.
The twentieth third annual convention of the Christian Endeavor movement arrived in Jerivo, with over 200 delegates in attendance. Delegates, led by heroide, marched through the city after an opening program featuring remarks from state and local leaders. The session concluded with speeches by Rev. Tomkins of Philadelphia and Rev. W. B. Narpeter of Columbus, highlighting a theme of faith and service.
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