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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
1
October tension grips central London as sixty thousand unemployed masses march toward the Parliament buildings. Police struggle to quell disturbances while crowds clash with officers and threaten lawmakers, scattering pedestrians amid shouting and wreckage in the streets.
Reports say a possible attempt to wreck President Taft's special train near Sterling caused a derailment after a car left the track. Workmen replaced the car, and a large iron bar found by the rails is believed to have caused the incident. Senator Dilek and Governor Harris commented on the danger and praised travelers for their stoutness amid the scare.
A sensational tale from Reno to Rawhide describes star actor Harry MacMillan courting Maxine Eliott and Ina Goodrich amid a costly Reno divorce. Rumors say Goodwin fled to London to marry Goodrich while a Bogard mine strike and telegrams shaped a dramatic chase.
A garbled early report notes Wrights attempting another aviation feat after recent records. It hints at a high altitude or speed challenge near Lemapa France and references a plan to fly near 3,000 feet with a motorized craft.
A telegram from Turin reports the engagement between the Duke of Abruxe and Katherine Bakering has been broken. Court discussions and international tensions are cited as underlying causes.
Sorfolk Nebraska January 12 1894 William Jennings Bryan will today begin a three day tour of Nebraska traveling through the state. He will visit towns and speak on issues of the day during the itinerary.
Federal court orders Harry K Thaw to appear in Pittsburgh as an asylum writ is served today. Pennsylvania judges may order proceedings that could lead to his release or continued confinement. The case hinges on state court actions and Thaw's detention status.
In Medina a preliminary hearing began Monday for the murder of Orie Ler, the alleged sweetheart victim. The defendant Rasor asserts innocence as the case proceeds, with testimony and evidence expected to shape next steps.
A man identified as 1arward Brock, accused of fatally shooting Karl Waverker Sunday, was captured in West Virginia and brought back. He waived examination on the murder charge and was held to the grand jury without bail. Another man, Herman Wirliwine, was also held.
Cirago Oot U In broad daylight a wealthy heiress was abducted from a villa near Storgatet. A $200,000 fortune is at stake as the kidnapper fled in an automobile with the child’s grandmother nearby. Police pursue leads. the child has been living with her father while guardians fight over the fortune. The case ties to a relative of Miss Minnie Mitchell referenced in reports.
A garbled report hints at a political scandal involving Senator Whi, claiming large sums were involved and money or assets vanished. The text mentions a 45,000 figure, a company, and a war or ballot context with unclear details and names. The fragmentary wording obscures concrete facts.
In Bellefontaine Ohio on October 13 farmers in Champaign County organize again at soldiers night field doors. Roy Green a farmer disrupts intruder in the barnyard arming with pistol and revolver he fires wounding the fugitive and leaving blood tracks discovered later.
The Anti-Baloon League's attorney Ch. A. W. Crabhd announces petitions for a local option election will circulate soon in Montgomery County. Precinct organizations are being formed statewide as the drive proceeds today in Dayton and surrounding areas.
Windlay of the Arlingtonian disobeyed to store gasoline in a coal oil can and attempted a pour. The mixture ignited causing an explosion that scarred his face and belongings, leaving him presumed dead and a large silver dollar reportedly buried with the gasoline can later seized.
In a North Sea race, the St. Louis balloon carrying N H Arnold and W Hewat faced a perilous drift of about thirty miles when the balloon envelope chilled. Rescue by the Langerood steamer and the lightship Aweenrade saved them as they were stranded near Cuxtiayen. The other balloon Banshee, John Dunville piloting, is reported winner of the long distance race near the Danish coast.
Serb police and gendarmes seize Hungarian customs posts at Belgrade and Pelaride amid nationalist demonstrations. British and Russian officials push for a broader international conference to resolve near east tensions, with Greece Crete and Bulgaria independence questions on the table.
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