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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1908
Page
4
A historical column notes May 29 as Memorial Day with reflections on veterans of the Civil War, aging soldiers, and declining youth participation in grave decoration. It urges patriotic citizens to maintain the remembrance and duties previously carried by veterans and organizations.
The Gayman committeemen are ready to proceed with uncovering Cincinnati city corruption, but the investigation faces a stumbling block as the Drake committees stalled, delaying action until after the upcoming election. The block has hindered the start of the probe into city corruption.
A long-winded account derides Boss Cox and a political probe, accusing leaders of hiding administration secrets while ballots loom. It notes surprising game attendance and streetcar service, a Methodist moral conference rift, and a St Louis brick-strongman tale. Washington notes Panama canal work prompts a vegetable garden project led by Dr Henry F. Shults.
A report discusses garden grafting challenges and pest issues as President Roosevelt prepares a White House conference with governors on natural resources. It details two large forest maps, drainage and reclamation plans, and five irrigation projects expected to boost nearly one million acres, showing irrigation reducing floods and aiding river systems.
The Sandusky report describes a storm that blew an electric sign from Hobert's Wholesale Liquor and toppled a pie stack at Woolsey Wheel Works. Many trees and chimneys were damaged, with temperatures dropping from 66 to near 60 degrees between 4 and 4:20 PM, and no tornado confirmed.
A severe storm drove crowds to shelter at the Grand Opera House where panic erupted as dust blew in and an exit opened. The audience calmed by cool headed staff and the play resumed after brief disruption. Weather observer Nimmo reported heavy rain between 4:16 and 5:25.
Constantinople reports rising revolt on Bamou Island off Samos with fighting in Vathy for three days. Governor Koparis Efendi and the deme clash with Greek inland rebels aided by gondanmerie. Prince of Samos seized and escaped to the palace as troops and telegraph disruptions unfold. Casualties reported as assaults persist from Smyrna dispatch.
Washington May 20 Representative J L Harding of the Tuzid Olio patriot faction announces his run as an independent Republican candidate for Congress next fall. Harding accuses rival factions of corrupt tactics and says his chances to win are good though Camrow and Ca throw factions dispute the nomination. He cites opposition to the Third district’s leadership and vows to campaign on reform and constituents’ will.
Calvert, secretary of agriculture, found guilty of contempt of court by Judge Bigger. Sentenced to pay 50 dollars and costs and ten days in jail, jail term suspended. Injunction granted against Smith Agricultural Chemical Company to bar publishing examination results of Licard's products.
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