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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1909
Page
2
In Michigan near Beene of Grime, Edith May Woodill is said to have been lured to Lenn Eastman’s nearly finished bungalow where narcotics were found and bloodstains cleaned. Investigators note Eastman’s guilt, but the community debates the motive, while a grim funeral for Eastman follows.
The readable OCR fragment references a focus on remedies and treatments, mentioning a total approach and constant testing. It suggests historical medical discourse without clear names, dates, places, or outcomes.
On the ninth day after Blele Sigel s body was found in a trunk at a Chinaman's room on Eighth Avenue New York police admit they are no closer to Leon Ling the man suspected of killing her They believe he will hear from authorities Newark records show Li Ling restaurant keeper did not take the trunk but held it for 12 hours before it left for Newark between June 9 and 10 The murder time is now thought to be earlier than previously fixed with the victim missing from home on the game tray day.
In Burlington New Jersey six years after a Civil War clash at Salem Church Virginia Eighth Alabama veterans meet Twenty third New Jersey Infantry survivors known as Yahoos and Game Chickens for a reunion at Grassmere Edgewater Park hosted by General Burd Grubb. Daughters of the Confederacy join as guests aiding Mrs Grubb in welcoming veterans and their families.
Paris June 28 during a Grand Prix return the angered crowd surrounded the president’s son Mestalla and a riot broke out on Avenue Da Bune Bos. Umbrellas were used as weapons before order was restored and several Danitatanta were arrested. Edna Lamont 18 is found dead near her home in Madinon W Ve, with authorities probing a jealous lover theory. High diver from Tex is reported to have attempted a 66-foot Neches River dive.
Senate focuses on corporation tax and income tax amendments this week. Southern senators push for free cotton ties while opposition argues for broader farm relief. Debate over binding twine, cotton bagging, and tariffs may limit time, with parties split on corporate taxes and revenue plans. Estimates place resolution from one to two weeks.
Six whalers from New Bedford were rescued by the White Star liner Celestial after drifting for days with minimal rations. Earlier, Antone Peons and five crew members were swept by a whale near Africa, survived on scarce water and provisions, and were landed at Teneriffe before continuing home. In Texas, J Mower killed by his son in law Roy Burnham as the latter fired three shots during a church kneeling moment. A medical exam noted improving general condition of E H Harriman.
In a June 6 case, George Gur ney shot and killed his neighbor De Senece Gurowy, wounded Mrs. Heneca Gurney Jr and others, then killed himself with a shot to the ear. Authorities cite family distress and a separation from his wife in Oklahoma as factors affecting the slayer’s mind.
Chicago June 28 explosion believed dynamite hit the business district near Clark and Washington, injuring two or three seriously and wrecking two restaurants, a saloon rear entrance, and the Central Telephone exchange. Police suspect gamblers tied to labor disputes behind the blast, with damage estimated at about 100000 dollars. A note says gamblers harmed by cooperation with the phone company may seek retaliation.
The Arctic steamer returns to Troms0e with flags at half mast, carrying the body of Knud Johnson, who perished in the pack during the Wellman expedition winter stay. The airship shed was destroyed by a storm, delaying the voyage and raising doubts about finishing the new ship in time for a northern departure this summer.
In Cincinnati on June 28 two separate crashes left one youth dead and two others seriously injured. An auto driven by H Woodward collided with a trolley car sending Henry Mathers vice president of Moore Oil Co and his son William Mathers flying 80 feet with severe injuries. A third incident saw Hyman Goldberg run down on John Street by a passing automobile as patrolmen neared an arrest.
A man in Durham, June 8, confessed to shooting and killing Seaboard Air Line engineer Holt after being ejected from a train. He described the act as revenge and claimed he was driven to the crime by the ejection. The case involves the accused’s confrontation on the moving train and subsequent arrest.
Pittsburgh streetcar strike paralyzed downtown as workers back a long walkout. Interurban traffic faltered while engines and cabs handled urgent trips. Reports say Pittsburg Railways planned a quick settlement amid rumors of strikebreakers and intensified patrols.
Toledo June 28 C Rodolph Brand secretary and treasurer has filed suit for appointment of a receiver for the Huebner Toledo Breweries company formed in 2005 by the Huebner Finlay and Grasser Brand firms with 3 million capital. He accuses president James Pilliod of mismanagement inflation and value manipulation and claims bylaw changes and bookkeeping shifts hid true company condition. New York gets relief as June heat gives way to showers easing suffering and aiding residents after floods and storms in various districts.
Verdun the chestnut colt owned by Baron Maurice de Rothchild with Barat aboard captured the Grand Prix de Paris at Longchamp. The stake stood at 74155 dollars for a one mile and furlong race. Also reported Samuel Gompers arrived in London to meet labor leaders and Alfredo Sanchez, a famed bullfighter, was killed in Mexico City after a bull gored him.
John Br Considine died in New York. Fred Shattno won the Grand American handicap shoot in Chicago. John Ear ry, leper under quarantine in Washington, will be moved to New York for medical exam. John Moore, Carnegie store chief in Bellaire and city council member, killed in a machinery accident. Alabama Red lynched at Wilburton for murder in San Francisco. Fighting Dick Hyland knocked out Leah Grose in a 41st round bout. Columbus board of trade renamed chamber of commerce. Mrs Maude Young fell and broke her neck in Terre Haute streetcar panic after a fuse blew. George Burrows of Philadelphia attempted to poison his wife then tried to cut her throat.
Punxsutawney Pennsylvania hosts the first summer meeting of the Mining Institute of America with about three hundred mine operators and miners from across North America attending the opening session.
Cholera infantum claims four month old Mary Nash of Waronce Street. Funeral arrangements set for Monday at two at Marion cemetery with services at Wesley Methodist Church. Also reported deaths include James P. aged two months and Mrs. Lynch of Son alpent in a separate incident. Court case against Book Company over unpaid $18.85 to be heard soon. Burial services for Mrs. Zelg held at German Reformed Church and Olive cemetery interment.
A dense misc. railroad and local schedule notice lists time cards for Hocking Valley, South West and East routes with daily and Sunday exceptions. It notes births and visits, a wrist injury, court proceedings, and train departures from Marion Columbus and Bucyrus, including several arrivals and service changes.
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