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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
6
Beantown hopefuls and Lancaster circle the Ohio State League revival as Ohio Pennsylvanian ties near. Akron Canton and Lancaster show interest while Zanesville eyes Lancaster franchise purchase. Old league doubts linger but business leaders back a revival with eight clubs potential.
In Monrioe New York crowds of armed farmers gather near Highland Fall after Charles Pitney brutal attack left 12 year old Sarah Smith dying. Pitney crawled to her home and named Hor asvaltant as danger of lynching grows if captured.
Turin dispatch reports the Duke of the Abruzzi left Turin with plans to travel to the United States after an encounter with Princess Collide, the aunt of King Victor Emmanuel, at the royal villa near Monaceto. He returned to Turin within hours and left again for the south, destination unknown. his party and valet reportedly kept under guard.
An eight month old infant was found severely harmed beneath the sidewalk on Manshes Nee Avenue in Wabash by Street Commissioner Rolfe. Authorities were investigating the serious case as details remained scarce and unclear due to the damaged text.
A fragmented 1898 era column discusses women’s roles in labor and politics, citing the World Women’s League and Labor protection. It references Ohio Republican strategy, campaign rhetoric, and labor questions, with mentions of North Carolina travel and railroad engineer penalties as political commentary. The piece blends personalities, parties, and policy musings in a vivid, period voice.
The Mansfield News reports Laning resigned after a Republican committee inquiry into his withdrawal, linking his misfortunes to a broader war against Senator Foraker. The piece traces early attacks starting last November, with Taft supporters driving Laning toward withdrawal while preserving his political ties to Foraker.
Excerpts show intra party press friction as figures like Roosevelt Harris and Foraker face scrutiny over pre election statements and alignments. Urgent questions arise about resignations, temperance shifts, and the influence of Governor Harria in campaigns amid Republican tensions and coppering influences.
Fremont Ohio September 18 1908 H A Smith resigns from the Bandusky County Republican executive committee over opposition to Carmi Thompson for secretary of state. Smith cites union labor protests against Titus W Nolf appointment and questions Thompson’s fitness, urging resignation to back re election opponents.
The document discusses reopening Pouren’s case to allow his counsel to present evidence and argues delays serve his interests. It also covers U S efforts for equal treatment of American aliens seeking to oppose Russia with passports and a proposed treaty revision to restore reciprocal rights of residence and travel.
A public auction in Sargent Kentucky October 22 featured a man described as able bodied. The bidding started at 12 cents and progressed to 12 pence before farmer Robert Stomp secured the sale, with various bidders seeking the price and a meal.
Indanapolis reports Hearst plans to publish more letters during the campaign. William Randolph Hearst said the letters are more important than any read so far and would be released at a New York meeting. He denied a story claiming a letter from Archbold to Aldrich and Penzance.
In Springfield Ohio on October 22 a Taft campaign special visited the city with road officials. General manager T Q Van Winkle addressed the staff, denying claims the company urged votes for Brown and urging support for Taft to avoid four more years of war. Some men laughed as the train departed. Three engines in the B F division bore Bryan images arriving from Indianapolis.
A mob of men, led by a woman, tried to lynch Fremont McCarthy in the Ghetto after an alleged attack on a girl. Police arrived, saved him, and the crowd clashed with officers who drew revolvers. The mother of the girl urged the mob to disperse as riot alarms sounded from Maxwell Street Station.
The case centers on a magistrate’s decision and the subsequent review by the state department. Evidence presented questioned whether the accused Pouren was a political offender, affecting extradition grounds. Officials noted later statements suggesting political status, complicating the final ruling.
A vintage testimonial style ad claims Dr A W Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills awaken the liver and relieve indigestion constipation and low mood. It cites Port Chester Md and Marion Ohio as places where the product is sold and features endorsements praising the pills as the best liver regulator and a daily dose remedy.
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