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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
4
The record lists offices and officials including Infirmary Director Charles Freeman Samuel Bader and George Wetdemaier, and Coroner Dr. W H Hinklin, with Recorder designation TIPTALBAUCH noted in the condensed roll.
United States Senator James B. Campbell of Butler Republican candidate promotes statewide agenda. Governor Judson Harmon of Hamilton seeks reelection with reform platform. Lieutenant Governor David L. Rockwell of Portage endorses fiscal responsibility and public works plan.
After a heated ballot on electing a four year superintendent, leaders urge the Marion school board to settle the dispute themselves rather than deferring to county commissioners. The Vindicator notes the need for board accountability and warns against shifting duties, urging all parties to unite for the schools. The report also mentions Marion Star commentary and a reference to Harry Thaw’s court case and a note on governors' trust discussions.
The New York World highlights Bryan’s enduring appeal amid Governor Johnson attacks that resemble chills and fever. It notes New York City's borrowing capacity and Marion’s recent history, then mentions the Brownsville case ruling favoring the president and the call for Foraker to face the count.
In Cleveland Ohio the settlement of the street car strike appeared near at noon Wednesday as the state board of arbitration union officials and Municipal traction officials met. Dupont insisted on seniority of workers and offered to let the arbitrator settle all points. Rioting continued with cars stoned passengers injured and dynamite explosions under cars. Police made moves as casualties rose. The Large police presence did not prevent irregular service. The peace proposition was carried to the strikers and they began considering it this afternoon.
A local program announces an exchange offer allowing residents to trade in old or broken records for new or credit. The initiative aims to reduce waste and encourage recycling while replenishing collections for DJs, collectors, and households.
The account describes a convoluted scheme involving Brewer and his wife with a plan to mislead detectives. Coded signals, elevator strategy, and a supposed connecting room were discussed as part of a staged drama to influence a divorce case amid hotel intrigue and testimony from numerous witnesses.
New York May 19. Testimony in Judge O Gorman's court details letters signed an old fool and references to Senator Thomas Platt and Miss Mae C Wood claiming a secret marriage on November 1901 at a Pitth avenue hotel. Wood describes a three day stay, a wedding ring, and a minister performing the ceremony as Platt pressed secrecy. The case, tied to divorce proceedings, continues with more letters shown and a $10,000 note amid competing claims. Also noted is a summary of a tobacco trust case against eight estates controlling the American Tobacco Company through stock holdings and the Ryan syndicate influence.
Early statewide returns from the Monday primary show William J. Bryan likely to secure Alabama's delegation to the national convention in Denver. Gov. Johnson leads in several southern counties while Morgan and Donopolis reports hint at strong Johnson support. Mobile County appears to favor Johnson.
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