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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1907
Page
4
A fragmented article discusses subscription rates, summer resorts, and a prolonged analysis of public utilities in the United States. It highlights Gov. Hughes in a veto message on railroad regulation, the role of the Public Service Commissions, and the push for rate justice and public protection against monopolistic practices. The narrative touches on personalities, policies, and the historical context of transport regulation.
The article critiques an election platform of reform versus stay the course and predicts Speaker Cannon's return. It discusses Ohio penitentiary management and the release of Harry Reynolds for bigamy, alleging a green room hearing and conflicting evidence. It argues courts are better suited than the prison board to judge punishment.
The garbled page recalls talks about prices, Marion ministers opposing liquor Sunday restrictions, and a Canton political scene. It mentions a nine mile rail line granted rights, a Findlay rheumatism case, and a President’s vacation remarks, all amid scattered references to campaigns and local governance.
The passage criticizes public service corporations and state supervision as futile legislation that pleases the public temporarily without real reform. It accuses Gow Hughes of seeking popular effect rather than improving railroads or benefiting the public, referencing the New York World.
In Findlay Ohio on June 35 attorney Sharles Burkett and his wife survived a double lightning strike within 15 minutes. The dining room filled with smoke and debris as the first bolt struck the electric night wire and a second struck the room, causing molten metal, shattered copper, and holes in a cone-like fixture while bystanders observed a cloud of red-hot dust and heat. Burkett, long a rheumatism sufferer, reported feeling relief after the shocks.
Officers from Ashevil l North Carolina and Stoker County pursued moonshiners in Kentucky. They captured 35 moonshiners and destroyed 15 stills after surrounding the camp, a battle lasting over 20 minutes. The ringleader Jamin Smith, once a Government revenue collector, was among those seized.
A Chinaman named Gani Loo from Springfield was knocked from an interurban car west of the city months ago. His feet were amputated, cremated, then preserved in cork replicas. He later sent home to China with $6000 damages from the rail line for the loss of his feet.
The Mirror invites visitors to Tent City near the Exposition main entrance offering 600 tents for up to 1000 people. Facilities include water from artesian wells, heated lodging, separate washrooms, dining pavilion, burglar safe, and constant patrols for privacy. Residents enjoy Pine Beach Hotel access, low meals, and proximity to attractions, with ample capacity for large groups and organizations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Lupton's Association 18 Incorporated in Alliance Ohio with Rev Lupton leading a new Zion project. Mentions members from Colambon and a ceremonial head deliverer from Coral King lineage. Details are garbled and incomplete.
The leading candidate in Wisconsin's race to succeed John C. Spomer is Tanne Stephenson, a Marinetto mill owner in his late seventies. Once a strong contender, his wealth stems from a laundry business, and he has been described as the state's richest man. Political shifts and rivalries have reduced his frontrunner status amid broader candidate dynamics.
Harrodsburg Kentucky June 25 Colonel Jack Chinn files suit against Foster Milburn Company of Elmira New York for 25.00 alleging the firm circulated a fake newspaper ad and forged signature implying he endorsed kidney pills. The imitation ad caused him mental suffering and ridicule among friends as an agent J Ey Muro was served in New York after the company mailed the claim form nationwide.
Andover reports a fatal blaze destroying the home of John Muse, an OBIE recipient, leaving his five year old daughter dead. The scene includes local observers commenting on poverty and distraction from wealth, with uneven wording from Yonkers Sta.
New York June 26. The American Express Co announced it will on July 1 take over all the through express business between New York City and Chicago from the United States Express Co. Previously the American Express handled only the through express between this city and Chicago on the New York Central and Lake Shore lines while the United States Express watched the joint routes. After July 1 the business will be reversed. The deal valued at about 15 million dollars a year. It was also announced that on August 1 American Express will take over the express business on the Lake Erie and Western, now run by the United States Express Co.
In Des Moines on June 25 Jean Horsburg, gravely injured in a Northwestern wreck, received pioneering aid as twelve Des Moines society girls donated skin grafts. The 18-year-old, burned while beside a hot stove, hovered between life and death as pastors and local Christian Endeavor members urged others to join the effort and save her life. The Doctors carried out the grafts, with church groups supporting the procedure and volunteers stepping forward for the procedure.
Benedetto Gentile, an Italian arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder of oil refine Rosenheimer, the needle maker, at his Pelham home, testified he killed Rosenheimer with a stilett o because he was rich. Gentile’s odd behavior casts doubt on the confession. he was sent to a hospital for mental examination.
Canton June 25 The state convention of the Eagles opened with a reception to officers and delegates. State President Thomas L. White of Dayton said he would not seek reelection. Jonas T. Sonroyer of Canton and J. W. Garner of Springfield seek the office. State Secretary Dan Sullivan of Columbus is out for reflection. He operates headquarters from a couch in his room after a bal t time accident. Nine delegates are expected to arrive with part of the Columbus Acrtee representation joining later. New tone at Schwingers pavilion.
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