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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
2
A bomb exploded near Union Square during a public gathering, killing a companion and injuring others. Police stamp out disorder as a dramatic scene unfolds with a woman witness and arrests in the aftermath. The riot centers on the restless crowd and a declared protection of constitutional rights amid unrest.
A group calling itself Mack Fland threatened a $5 000 war and dynamite attack on Ait home. They placed a heavy charge at Rebnetian Loaray ho near Haut Center and ignited it. The blast forced several members of the quifiy from their dels. Fortomtels sever, none of the occupants were injured.
Minneapolis March report says Adelard E LeFand of Manchester NOH claims poll interference planned ahead of a Washington appearance. He alleges abductors transported him to the Canadian border where he was held before appealing to the state and federal authorities. LeFand, a preacher by birth, says he arrived in the United States in 1900 and founded a local paper.
Deslares noted unharmed after a close call as a lion keeper at Bronx zoo faced a perilous moment. Edward Snyding, keeper of the Bronx, acted to protect women and children witnessing the event. A lion pinned a cage, prompting emergency response and a tense scene as attendants tried to restore safety.
The Daily Reports notes premier Campbell Bannerman showing signs of illness as a physician confirms bed rest. Falls, arrests, and a missing context mingle with a Venezuelan inquiry into the United States cruiser Twoomi, plus a deadly hotel incident and weather through lines of confusion.
A woman reportedly remained loyal to her husband as police investigated a fatal shooting and possible romance in Cleveland. Witnesses described a tense scene at a Southwick address, with a revolver involved and a husband charged as a possible killer.
Detroit March 20 a man named Redan Lewin formerly with Columbia Guaranty Co. in Washington was arrested on a Sunday for attempted libel as a street threat peaked at Wieue street and Broadway. A decry package was left for $20 with death penalties demanded. Police, alerted by Lula Butler, watched the suspect fend off his plan. Senator Penrose remains in favorable condition with continued recovery hoped for in Philadelphia.
In a fragmented dialogue a parliamentary member named Tim Helty is quoted with unclear phrases about corruption and inquiry. The garbled OCR text mentions support or opposition but lacks coherent facts, making it difficult to derive a clear event or outcome.
Letter details survey work planned along the south coast of Cuba by Des Moines crew now at Morton, noting a request for rooms aboard a cutter ship. March 20 date appears with unclear wording about mission scope and preparations for voyage or deployment and crew movements.
Fragmentary OCR reports women holding public roles, nursing positions, and guardianship in Maryland and Wales. Mentions numbers of women related to dole and guardians, with references to London and other locales. The text is garbled but centers on early women’s public influence and workforce involvement.
W W Ruswell reports to Venezuelan foreign minister that three mail pouches brought aboard the American cruiser Tacoma were opened in transit. Officials attribute the opening to accidental misrouting amid heightened tension as the Tacoma returns to La Guaira. President Cantey and Roosevelt questions stir editorial pages.
A vintage medical advertisement warns against secret stomach remedies and opiate risks. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe, effective, and endorsed by physicians, highlighting their digestive benefits and claims of natural ingredients. The text urges readers to seek reputable physicians and to request a free sample pack.
A narrator recalls a boastful carpetlayer who claims he can swallow tacks and hair without harm. A traveling speaker asks about a hospital and a punchline follows. The tale ends with the carpetlayer laughing at the idea and insisting he has swallowed much more.
A New Jersey buyer rebukes a New York commission house for poor goods and a claimed mistake. The supplier responds by denying fault and cites the customer’s reordered, garbled original instruction, highlighting the error as in the order itself.
A fragment reflects on naming boys with family nicknames passed down by Uncle Lave Hume of Columbia. It contrasts grandad and father labels like Hig John Ragged John and Old Tom with youths called brother or Maunch, urging to avoid naming a son after oneself.
Dayton March 30 The Nations Cash Register Co which has been shut down for over a month has given notice it will resume operations on Monday.
The conference between local mining leaders and operators will discuss wage scale expansion and future terms. After Tuesday a wage agreement between miners and operators of Ohio is planned, with key changes to be arranged at the new house.
A man found unconscious beside a Lake Shore railroad line could not be aroused and provided no identifying details. He was discovered Saturday night near the rail line and could not state his name or address, leading to speculation he may have fallen or been pushed from a passenger train.
The village of Caledonia rejected Mrs Avi Harknesss library offer and accepted Mrs Markields 50008 memorial church proposal in memory of Mrs Martha Underwood. Abram Garfield of Cleveland named architect as Caledonia moves from library to church in March.
Twenty eight men detained at central police station over the murder of Guill Salvatore whose body with nine knife wounds was found in Andes alley. Salvatore had been beaten and shot in a tenement at 436 Ninth Street. Brother Cola Salvatore of 416 Orange Avenue is among prisoners. money found on the victim suggests robbery as motive.
Indianapolis March 30 John Mitchell will retire after ten years as head of the United Mine Workers of America. He will be succeeded by Thomas L. Lewis of Ohio. Mitchell will focus on restoring his health and will decline further work for several weeks.
A Los Angeles report says a woman endured 67 days of a deep coma like sleep before being moved to a hospital ward. Authorities say attempts to awaken her have failed and no definite recovery is expected.
Lillian Thie ged is found dead near Glendale as police say she was murdered for her week’s wages while a factory worker. Her skull was crushed. the body was left near a crane. a crew member later recovered to speak but gave no clear account. London reports Tommy Burns plans to leave England for the United States on April 4 due to his wife’s illness.
Pather Keamey of the Catholic church in the antae Chaplain with Admiral Dewey in Manila was elected exalted ruler of the New York Judge of Bika after a wartime senator, Pather Keamey from Detroit, is named cornerly.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item describes a one-armed locksmith near Prospect and Colonial Avenue who crafts difficult keys and performs skilled work with a knee-held pattern, turning out complex designs that challenge able-bodied smiths. The narrative highlights his marvel in a small shop and his exceptional skill despite limb loss.
The Northeastern run from Darlington to York covers 444 miles at 617 mph, a pace unlikely to top the Great Western run from Paddington to Bristol via Bath at 69 mph. The longest is the Great Western from Paddington to Plymouth at 226 miles at 148 mph, while the Midland’s Lewds to Stee WOK stretch at 66.9 mph shows limited speed.
Non-resident owner George A. Wick of lots 4445 1440 and 47 is notified that Marion City Council on March 16 1908 resolved to construct a sanitary sewer or alley improvement along the first alley west of Leader Street from Silver Street south to the second alley. Costs will be assessed to the named lots if not completed within thirty days per city charter. City Clerk Charles M Tobin signs this notice.
Marion Ohio seeks sealed proposals until noon April 7 1908 for two bond issues to finance storm sewer and street improvements. One levy of 7500 funds a storm sewer from Center Street to Silver Street dated January 1 1908. Bonds pay 4.5 percent semiannual interest with maturity schedule 1909 to 1916. A second issue of 3050 covers street work dated December 1 1907. Bear interest at 4 percent semiannual with maturities 1908 to 1918. Bids must be accompanied by cash deposits and marked bids for citys portion bonds. City Auditor Harry S Elliott announces.
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