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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1908
Page
1
Manila reports Admiral Harp ordered coal and provisions for the fleet while mobilizing marines on leave. Cavite, Olongapo battalions are to wear colors as the entire Philippine naval force is placed on standby, seen as a precaution for possible deployment to China after potential trouble.
In Muskingum, Hancock and Tuscarawas counties leaders of the Anti Saloon League claim decisive victories. Zanesville and other towns shift dry as statewide temperance push expands, with 47 of 88 counties now dry under Rose law. Saloons reduced by 1201 since Sept 1, lowering tax revenue. repeal talk rises as legislature nears.
Discrepancy of 1799 votes in Cuyahoga County between local and federal counts sparks uncertainty over state treasurer result. Green leads Crean by about 825 votes per county canvass, with experts predicting a razor thin final outcome and continued coverage on page three.
A Yorkville Ontario fire destroyed sixteen houses leaving about 150 people homeless and jobless for months. Damage estimated at around 200000 dollars.
Paris reports Count Jon De Castellane faces a high profile suit over the custody of his three children. He declares he will present severe charges against his former wife at the impending trial, hoping the court will find she cannot properly care for the children.
London dispatch reports that Duke De Abrugei has cabled Katherine Elkins, ending their engagement and releasing her from the promise to wed. The message, cited by Central News, confirms the break in the match and Elkins is now free.
In Canton Ohio on November 17 Tomas Jones and Ivan W. Roberts, two animal tamers, were seriously injured while handling a four foot dynamite cartridge. After firing the blast they stepped back, checked the fuse, and attempted to inspect the cartridge, leading to grave injuries.
A deadly explosion at the Tennewwe company mine near Birmingham Alabama buries several workers. Rescue teams report many may be entombed with a high number of fatalities feared as bodies are recovered and sent to the surface amid fears for missing miners.
Reported at the imperial palace two coaches arrested Sunday night are being tried in secret. Authorities offer few details, but said the offense is serious and indicate they are suspected of poisoning the emperor and empress.
Chicago, Nov 17 Jedmay Bill, convicted of murdering the husband of the family of Martin Wredl to lay was sentenced to be hanged on Friday, December 71. Judge Barnes denied a new trial and motion for arrest of sentence before Bill’s dramatic plea for mercy. At noon Bill asked the court if he had anything to say and spoke in a high voice as he began to sob.
A garbled court transcript fragment cites Jiige Barnes declaring disbelief in the proceeding and claiming perjury. He invokes mercy and references a sentence, with unclear surrounding context and no clear verdict or outcome.
Ashtabula Ohio November 17 state treasurer chief deputy W McKinnon died this morning from heart enlargement and lung trouble. McKinnon had been ill for months and was brought to Ashtabula eight days ago. Charles Green Republican candidate for state treasurer and McKinnon’s chief deputy will likely be appointed to fill the remainder of the term.
Berlin on November 17 reports Kaiser William with Chancellor Von Buelow at Potsdam palace promising to confess publicly to the people, to exercise more restraint, and to influence governmental matters more carefully. The assurances lead to Von Buelow remaining in office.
In Dayton Ohio on November 17 Mrs Jennie Laudeman tells of royal blood in her veins claiming kinship to King Edward VII of England. She says the marriage to Frederick Laudeman produced an alliance with a noble lineage but her husband accuses her of infidelity and seeks divorce.
An American officer aboard the battle ship Meet believes war with Japan is imminent due to tensions from China and the Far East. He cites aggressive Japanese actions, strategic pressures, and financial worries weighing on U S officials and Philippine squadron leaders.
In Pittsburg a ruby ring tied to Miss Katharine Elkins is held by customs as investigators probe why no duty was paid and the gem not declared. The ring, addressed to Elkins in West Virginia, fell into the hands of postal officials who opened the parcel amid heightened security around the heiress. Duty is 60 percent, risking about $4,000 in value.
Pekin November 7 reports say the emperor and the dowager empress are dead. Regent Prince Chun tightens control to keep peace amid unrest. Gendarmes guard streets, legations reinforced, but rumors of surges in fear and bank runs persist.
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