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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
1
London reports a Calcutta plot to overturn the British government with wealth seizure and planned assassination of Lord Kitchener. Thirty arrested, bombs seized, ties to Afghan invasion cited as linked to unrest in India.
Columbus May 4 delegates are selected as Finley Garber faction claims control of the party and the state ticket. Johnson and his supporters push for Harmon as governor and Campbell for environmental post. Tensions rise over which slate will prevail at the Democratic state convention.
Baltimore Md May 4 The gen efw conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will assemble in Lyric Hall Baltimore for quadrennial session at ten o clock Wednesday A large gathering of 787 voting delegates will attend including 398 lay members and 247 ministers with several from foreign countries Governors and congressmen among attendees Key issues include uniting Methodist factions doctrinal unity and church institutions including publishing enterprises and the Book of Discipline debate onpremature elections term limits and future leadership plans for bishops and the church.
A dispute from Wipfey says Adjutant General Critehield arrived to investigate the night riders depredation and has called out two cavalry companies and one infantry company in Columbus Ohio. The burley tobacco industry details are noted in the report.
Adjutant General Critchfield orders two cavalry troops and one infantry to patrol duties in the Burley district of Olio after investigations into night riders unrest. Governor Morris says no troops have been sent pending formal report and review.
Congress pushes to pass currency and anti inflation measures before adjournment. Representative Watson reports earnest effort to move the Anti-Influnction bill and Sherman act modifications. Senate approves a $250 relief appropriation for storm sufferers Rae South. bill moves to president.
In a heated session at the Thaw trial, testimony centers on mental state and the violence surrounding the original incident. Jurors hear that Jerome plans a hard fight to keep Thaw confined while investigators recount the alleged assault and a missing witness. The court adjourned after a night of confusion, with questions about a possible homicide and the strange disappearance of Goever near the river.
Reports say insurgents fled unlocated as authorities conducted a patrol and searched for suspects tied to a failed movement. Durand President Vaedo’s forces widened the sweep, with additional troops and searches across the area. Uncertainty remains about the extent of any revolution plot and suspects’ involvement.
The body of Jacob Gaewery, aged 35, was recovered from a river near Bellville after having been missing for more than two months. The remains were located in the creek off Maine Street near the bridge, with officials continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
At Peterstrg on May 4 a ferry boat capsized on the Daleper river in Mobile province. One man died and twenty persons were drowned yesterday after the vessel overturned and sank in the river crowd.
Wayingeon May 4 The steamer owned by the Powmes Navigation sank Bundoy while at anchor three miles below this city. Posey family members aboard included a lawyer Mr Posey and his wife and two sons. Mrs Posey jumped overboard with her infant but could not be recovered. one person who jumped overboard was rescued.
Providence Bank resumes business as more than 2 million dollars stored in Union Urayt company vaults are released for elimination. The event marks a restart following prior shutdowns and financial pressures.
Harry K. Thaw’s habeas corpus writ from April 22 will be returned before Justice Morschauser in this city. District Attorney Jerome will open the proceedings and oppose transfer to New York County. Matteawan asylum officials will testify on Thaw’s mental condition and sanity experts will be called.
Fort Wayne May 4 Eleven bodies lie at the morgue after a hotel horror Sunday. Four are unidentified and many guests injured jumped from windows. At least three more bodies are expected. among the wounded are M E Mathews Agnes Nadeau and others. Firemen faced delays from inadequate equipment.
Slit Todi May 4 Awir of Afganistad forces retreating from Landi fiota after repulse Saturday night. Britain’s display of power reportedly overawed them as they try to weave a block to guard the Afghan outlet to Khyber Pass. Some fear a broader engagement while cavalry and cannon may be at a disadvantage. Casualties remain few.
Rumors swirl over Grover Cleveland’s health as he remains confined to bed at the Lakewood hotel. Dr. Bryant and staff guard access, while family and officials seek updates. Mrs. Cleveland and Princeton friends visit, but no statements are made on his condition.
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