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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
Washington notes show the senate resuming tariff bill consideration after most amendments. Beveridge Bailey and Newlands argued on tobacco tax free raw materials and corporate income tax, with focus on protection, trusts, and constitutional limits.
Washington February 2. On the eve of the expiration of the current fiscal year the house authorized an emergency appropriation of 10 000 000 for paying the expenses of taking the decennial census and preparing the bill for that purpose. The committee chairman Tawney explained the situation regarding the permanent census measure still in conference. The bill faced opposition but was approved after Macon of Alabama forced a roll call on the question and quorum was established. Members crowded the chamber as the sergeant at arms began to enforce order. Wellington January 25. Senator Pharis has prepared a tariff amendment to impose duty on crude and refined oil as part of the tariff bill, with Penrose confident it will pass.
In Cleveland on June 26 a man died and others were prostrated by extreme heat with a high of 86 degrees and humidity at 68. Washington reports two bridges washed away and extensive flood damage after a heavy two hour rainfall. Dayton notes the Dayton Central League franchise sold to John Spante and Joe Wolf, with Elmer Bedelle retaining a small stake. Columbus records Pasteur treatment trials for mad dog victims and a plan to treat locally to avoid Chicago trips. Ohio railroad commission hears coal rate complaints. Kentucky and West Virginia mines ship to lake ports cheaper than eastern Ohio operators, due to differing tonnage.
A severe electrical storm swept Indiana on June 26. Wires were down in northern and western areas. Edward Orange of Attica was instantly killed by lightning while at work. Mrs. Sadie Ballard of Walton was fatally injured by a hailstorm striking her home. Mrs. George Rawlings of Kokomo was also struck and not expected to live.
Washington reports May 1909 Internal Revenue receipts at 19,514,225 compared with 18,495,025 for May last year. Spirits rose 1,015,964 and tobacco 130,102, while beer and other fermented liquors fell 65,102. For eleven months of the current fiscal year the year to date so far shows a decline of 175,189 versus the prior year.
A platform collapse at the Ruston Louisiana summer normal school injures more than twenty people and precipitates about 200 teachers to the ground from a height of roughly 18 feet, the era reports.
Postwar era clipping notes multiple events including a fatal automobile crash near Amelia and a shooting death in Louisville. It mentions Petersburg drainage plans, daily new case counts, and a Chicago murder sentence of 20 years. Also notes a New York jury convicting Hanford Robison of jury tampering and Augustus Heinze linked to investigations.
Mirs Carah Orne Jewell, a respected woman writer, a long illness lasting many months ended in her death at her home in Berwick on June 25. She was widely regarded as a notable literary figure and leaves a legacy in regional letters.
The nude body of a 22 year old woman identified as Edith May Thompson Woodill was recovered from the Black River near St Nicholas Maryland. Investigators link a newspaper man named Roberts to her disappearance and possible murder aboard his launch. Notes found in a bungalow hint at an affair and a cover up.
Ohio boy W E Bradfield from New Mata Obi recounts his bout with St Vitus dance, noting onset during overstudy and early symptoms like tremors and clumsiness. He describes prolonged bed rest, absence of medicine, and eventual recovery after convulsive spasms, while detailing family observations and the long road to health.
Word reached that Roberts was cornered in John B. McQuay’s Cayman home seven miles from here and about a half mile from the murder scene. A posse rode in automobiles, Roberts believed heavily armed, as McQuay spotted a skulker by the home and invited him in for water before neighbors were alerted and the house was surrounded.
Los Angeles June 25 The murder of Edith M. Woodill wife of Albert Woodill sparked widespread curiosity. Edith, 20, once Ming Edith May Thompson and ward of Lyman J. Gage, had a life marked by loss after reportedly being stolen from her Chicago parents at age two. Her husband pending inquiry published an ad seeking information on the long-ago disappearance.
Washington June 26 Representative Kennedy of Oslo bills life imprisonment for all Black Hand agents and kidnappers using U.S. malls for their aims. The measure punishes those failing to return mail to the postmaster for investigation with a 100 dollar fine.
A Georgia village report says a blind traveling preacher was killed after angering white residents with comments. The injured man was found in a creek near Talbotton after visiting the home of Wil Carreker, who had been lynched earlier. A separate Ky. note says a condemned man died on the gallows despite a late stay of execution.
Reports from New York and San Francisco describe a tense search as investigators grill Chung Sin for hours, while Chinatown rumors spark talk of a Tong war. Police doubt any solid link to an uprising and investigations continue amid scattered sightings and newspaper photos.
In New York on June 25 Katherine Clemens Gould defended herself in a divorce suit, denying most allegations from witnesses for her husband. She described her friendship with Dustin Farnum as a factor in planning a stage return, citing personal upheaval and seeking his advice. Separately in Texas a man, George Cohen, killed Maggie Parnell after a trivial quarrel near Maghfield.
General attorney lauded Massachusetts Legislature and Washington for support of railway policy. References to New York New Maine Boston & Mine railway and a Fiat policy note show cross state cooperation in transit funding discussions.
Grand American Handicap at the Chicago Gun Club opens with one round of targets. Several contestants finished the first round with perfect scores including Walter Huff of Macon Georgia F B Fultz of Molure Ohio and J R Livingston of Birmingham Alabama Mrs per won broke 17 targets in her first round. News from Huger West Virginia reports seven miners badly burned in a gas explosion at Dixon Pocahontas Coal Company mine.
New York June 25 Fitzherbert the sturdy three year old son of Eth elber-Morganath easily won the Suburban handicap from six starters in a field noted as one of the smallest in the class event. Eddie Dugan rode the brown gelding whom he led the distance of a mile and a quarter in 82-5, just two fifths of a second slower than Ballot’s record. Alfred Noble the four year old was second six lengths back with Bam Hildreth’s horse third. This marks the second time in Suburban history that a three year old carried off the honors. Bam Hildreth also enjoyed big race success this year with Metropolitan, Brooklyn handicaps and now Suburban to his credit.
Twelve men were seriously injured when a cage at Klondike mine No 4 three miles west of Clinton Indiana dropped from the pit opening to the shaft bottom about 419 feet. Several workers expected to die. The incident at Terre Haute is dated June 25.
New York reports a chauffeur tied to a long case involving his employer. Details mention a trial of Frank W. Holland and a crime spree tied to a party that included a joy ride with multiple witnesses. The narrative references towns in New Jersey and various improvised actions during the alleged incident.
Fragmentary timetable lists Marion service with multiple routes and times. Mentions SOUTH, EAST, WEST divisions, daily patterns, Sunday exceptions, and hourly Marion to Columbus service. Includes references to Bucyrus and Bucping, with arrival and departure times across lines.
June 26 report from Kepion Ohio notes Rev A B Grewy of the Spiritual Movement advocates anti cigarette measures at a Cleveland gathering. Lobbies Christian Endeavor plans to organize 1 000 000 members and press Congress for anti smoking laws while emphasizing youth education and a big convention in Ohio. Local leaders including J G Miller and others considered the effort and urged mobilization of church groups and unions.
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