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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
1
A Chicago report to the board of education found ten thousand city pupils malnourished or underfed, with many children lacking breakfast due to poverty. The study, by the child study branch, urges board action within weeks, potentially proposing free breakfasts for students in poor districts.
Delaware county voters favored dry measures by a large margin, about 2140, with all towns except two voting dry. In the city precincts Wet carried by 574, reversing the county trend. Total votes around 6529, with arrests reported for illegal drinking premises. Ohio Wesleyan University officials celebrate potential drop in enrollment at wet taverns.
A mid morning collision on the T 0 C Sugar Ridge line near Sugar Ridge killed four aboard the passenger train from Mt Ears and injured several others. Names of the dead include Richard Rideout Thomas Craig Jester Fuller and George Gowler. Victor Stonebrook of Dunbridge severely hurt. Fireman and engineer escaped after reversing their engine. Coroner and Wood County prosecutor attend.
In a deadly accident today a vehicle carrying five people including H. Feys and a vonmiledon merchant collided with a truck. The other occupants, two men and two women, were not seriously injured. Gary witlhe, driving erratically, is being investigated.
London October 2 Abdul Tambiy Avltan of Turkey weighs war with Bulgaria to exploit turmoil and reestablish control after the constitution was forced on the people. Diplomats in European capitals see no other motive for his willingness to provoke a conflict, leaving Turkey unprepared for such a confrontation.
In North Platte on October 2 Taft will reach the outward mark of his present western trip. He will speak in Denver that evening and will continue westward addressing farmers in Nebraska Wyoming and Colorado. He plans to stress the good prices farmers should receive under Republican rule.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania Vice President Faillbanks and Governor Stuart addressed the cornerstone laying ceremony for a three million dollar soldiers and sailors memorial hall held during the sesquicentennial celebration.
New York sources report a political volley as Democratic national chairman Nota J. Mack charges George R. Sheldon, a Republican national committee member tied to seven major financial concerns, with alleged ties to improprieties. The statement marks a sharpened dispute amid election-year tensions.
A trolley car collision in Buffalo today injured three young women. The driver, a wealthy stockbroker Jit Heintz, survived. Injuries described as severe include skull fracture and grave internal injuries. Names Miss Gent, Miss Mint, and Miss Bittner appear in early reports with others seen at the scene.
In New York on October 2 an incident on Thomeon avenue near Lowe Tel and City involved a large motor car tearing toward a Frank man. The scene unfolded as a bondsman named Duke observed the unfolding danger.
An arrest report identifies a Paris resident named Foret aged 27 Rue Ballad as the man in custody. A bond of 100 dollars was posted, signed by Duc de Chambeau, brother of the Duke of Orleans, with Foret serving as secretary in what is described as an emergency act.
Manta PS Oct 2 reports the American fleet reaching Corregidor at noon as it nears Manila Bay. Officials postponed a planned official reception while crowds gathered along the shore. A water parade is planned for tomorrow.
Sheri Latin of Wea Chester announced today a writ refuel to deliver Harry K. Thaw to authorities on the writ issued by Judge Arch Dell. He was served with an order to appear before Judge Avchbold in Pittsburgh tomorrow. The sheriff said he acted on advice from Attorney General Jackaan. Sheriff Lucas will go to Pittsburgh with his present attorney.
Mara of North Cambridge wins the Marathon at Poston Mass on October 2. The race started at the clubhouse of the Boston Athletic Association grounds and ended with Mara near the lead, defeating other competitors in a brisk finish.
Judson Harmon attacked Gov. AL Harris over railroad tax issues and alleged mismanagement at Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton. He claimed state funds were not stolen but misused by officials, denied double taxation, and rebutted claims about safety appliances and Paterson appointees. A large crowd, including railway workers, attended the meeting led by Harmon and John J. Lewis in Columbine.
Cincinnati Oct 2 That the law be shynked against him If he has done any wrong In the conclusing of a statement by United States Senator Foraker Which tt gave to Lie As sociated Prete lvet night Before waking this suggestion he sums up the various charges that have fat and discuered In legal othing as to service for varlowe all one The statement follows The inquiry concerns employment whether it was proper and related to his senatorial duties whether compensation was justified He states his employment was proper and limited to company affairs in Ohio and that no renewal occurred after 1906 and any objections would be a matter for the company to raise not Mr Hearst Continued on Page Four
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