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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
7
The piece extols Miami Fin as a fishermans paradise with tarpon grounds beyond Biscayne bay. It notes expert anglers boast of catching five to ten large tarpon yearly, 150 to 200 pounds, and highlights the gulf stream waters, numerous keys, and extensive tarpon lore.
A mosaic of opinions on tattooing in military life and public safety, with quotes from HLT Maxon and Ralph Waldo Emerson, plus reflections on naval discipline, honor, and individual virtue. Notable references include Julia Ward Howe, London Graphite notes on Barbary apes, and observations by John Muir and others.
In a United States circuit court on Thursday the Bowling Green Trust Co of New York sought receivers for the Western Maryland railroad. Judge Morrie appointed President Ben Semin F Bush as receiver. The trust alleges the line cannot meet obligations on $1,259,000 in funded shares. The railroad ran from Baltimore to Cumberland with coal-rich territory linked through connections to the Baltimore & Ohio and West Virginia Central railways.
A dismembered body believed to be Dina Pietro of New York is found in the Moosup River after investigators trace links to Salvatore Capagetta aka Thuray. Capagetta reportedly confessed to disposing of the body. a woman’s involvement and possible Black Hand ties are alleged, with further details unresolved.
People in a town watch a new Guéy tine fret and the electric current, mixing admiration and fear. A nervous woman asks if she can get a check by stepping on the unit, and a conductor says no while warning about the wire.
A faded Washington Star fragment questions the strongest support for a theory about Minow 1 inhabitation. It notes debate over whether a one-tiling article could favor the opposite view, reflecting contentious scholarly discussion.
Market notes from Union Stock Yards and major cities show cattle and hog receipts with steady to firm trend. Prime cattle around 6.25, hogs up about 10 cents, sheep steady. regional prices listed for Cleveland and Pittsburgh markets with varied lot totals and daily receipts. Wheat in Chicago declines amid heavy selling and exports, with weekly export totals reported.
The report details nervous trading in the wheat market with some strength as buyers showed good character. Argentine shipments were robust at 6 24,000 bushels and visible supply rose. Corn futures rose 3 to 8e with May activity around 62 3/8 to 64. Oats and other grains show varied openings and closings, while prices for old and new crop differe. gold and other commodities are noted with several price ranges and opening levels. Toledo and Chicago market snapshots follow, with typical regional price movements and commodity notes.
Local grain prices list wheat corn rye oats and clover seed with buying prices per bushel per ton and selling prices per dozen or per pound. Includes flour brands and varieties with unit prices and brief notes on packing and rate changes.
A lengthy report summarizes a noon session where a banking and loan act was debated by senators including Howe and Went. Provisions aim to loosen power for building and loan associations, limit withdrawals, and expand operations beyond members. The bill faces opposition over risk to state finances and scrutiny of expenditures.
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