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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes China and Japan facing renewed tensions over registration and a Chinese attack on a police station in Kanto. Chinese forces reportedly routed by Japanese-Hananese troops with several killed, and a request to view the border denied.
Hebron Nebraska reports William J. Bryan’s day long Nebraska tour with twenty two appearances ranging from ten minutes to one hour. He notes larger, more enthusiastic audiences, urges support for Democratic nominees, defends bank deposit guarantees, and comments on presidential appointments and his nomination. Bryan travels through three districts, greeted by old friends, with his campaign momentum highlighted.
Putnam County night election returns show a dry majority of 21 after an initial wets win by 145. The hot campaign is sure to spark a court contest as both sides claim errors in precinct returns and threaten legal action over the victory declaration.
The article reports a sharp countywide contest between liquor interests and temperance supporters. Leaders say state Anti-Saloon League backing is possible, aiming to post a claim if needed. The county reduced liquor strongholds by about one third as vote tallies favored the temperance side amid charges from both camps.
Poling October 15 report says Mme Lien wife of a biographer of Li Hung Chang has been arrested in Shanghai on imperial order. Authorities allege she denounced a female teacher beheaded last year for revolutionary activity. Chinese reformer Shen Chen was beaten to death by government order in 1904.
A band of burglars looted Arcanum village stores, fled town with hundreds of dollars in goods, prompting a village marshal action. Moodhounds have been placed on the trail of the robbers. Local authorities vow to pursue those responsible.
Halifax Nova Scotia reports a collision at sea between the steamer Invilda of the Pornessine line and another vessel. No details on damage or casualties are provided in the brief telegraphic item, with no further particulars available.
The candidate travels through Kentucky and Virginia delivering speeches after a Huntington rally. He addresses crowds in Louisville and Ashland and seeks to boost Republican support, acknowledging limited chances to win states but aiming to back allied politicians and policies. The message emphasizes protectionist tariff policy and party unity in Pennsylvania and beyond.
Desperate action follows a devastating city fire that risks burning down property worth $500.00 and pressures merchants already struggling from months of decline. Business leaders now plan to abandon the town to escape further losses.
Partial OCR reads Nicholas Twehatvorky confined for a month in the Tortrun of St Peter and Bt Paul. The fragment notes a historical individual and a religious order context with unclear further details.
A member of the Russian revolutionary organization faces immediate release after government order but must post a $26,000 bail with no fixed trial date. His daughter seeks funds while the prisoner may depart to join his wife in the Crimea, pending ongoing plans and uncertainties.
Dayton reports Llewellyn Lew in was elected head of the Ohio Federation of Labor over Cleveland’s Thomas Farrell. The group aims to discuss the pollster stance on Bryan and a resolution opposing President Grover Cleveland’s policy will be presented and debated on the floor.
New York dated October 15 reports Dr Frederick EB Cook, Arctic explorer, began north of the Miaa point February 26. Rudolph Franke aided the journey's early stage. A March 1 letter from north of Cape Hubbard notes bad weather but a direct line to the pole and hoped return by late May. Cook did not reach the tee before Franke headed home. Peary Club ponders a search expedition.
Oct 15 marked the first day of the trial of Charles W. Marne former vice president and Alfred M. Curtis former president of the National Bank of North America. They face federal indictments for violation of banking laws as jurors were nearly chosen amid a busy courtroom.
New York editors report a list of contributions to the Democratic National Campaign Fund totaling 248 067.55 with many donors over 100 dollars. The statement shows 225 002.88 spent and 22 604.67 remaining, noting missing funds from Tammany Hall and other key names.
A Democratic National Committee statement quotes Timothy Healey of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen alleging President promised Daniel J. Keefe the immigration commissioner post in exchange for Detroit Kyahor Leader's Taft support. Keefe and the White House deny the charge.
Berlin reports indicate twenty three balloons in the James Gordon Bennett cup race are accounted for. German entries Hegersell and Plauen are missing after sailing Monday. Swiss Helvetia leads the endurance race as crews describe near disaster when a North Sea crossing forced a dramatic rescue by the ship Pring Wilhelm.
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