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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
11
On this date in history the peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years War in Europe. It notes the death of French philosopher and mathematician Pierre Goneendor Gansend, born 1692, and Daniel Webster, born 1782. A second deposit of 25 million dollars in United States fonds is recorded in New York banks.
The report notes Brin at 50h and Rivea 6 19 with the moon rising at 11 30 p m east in Libra. It mentions the moon's age and a close conjunction with Mercury, passing about six degrees north as it moves west to east across the sky.
The document cites John H Clark sending a letter to a Marion County colleague, attacking opponents and claiming transparency and duty. It references editorial criticism by Mirror and disputes over trial outcomes and financial sums, including $548.24 in interest and legal costs, with mentions of Noyes and court decisions.
EW subscribers to Youth Spanion for they will revive the remainder of 1608 beside the handsome calendar. Prompt attention ven orders.
Miles Longshore born 1856 in Union County later moved to Montgomery Township. Former school teacher trained at Ohio Northern University Ada, then LaRue businessman. Appointed deputy county auditor for seven years, praised for clean records. Left in 1905 for Huber Manufacturing. Nominated by acclamation in prior campaigns but defeated during the Roosevelt landslide by about 490 votes.
A lengthy letter from Mr Clark defends his record as county prosecutor against Mirror criticisms. He cites rescinding a bridge trust, saving on road repairs, and disputing Noyes court actions while attacking the Mirror for alleged false statements. The piece disputes printing and map contracts, notes court outcomes, and argues for Clark’s continued service amid political attack.
A troubled view of President Roosevelt's timing on campaigning for Taft surfaces as cabinet members are sent to Ohio, Indiana, and New York to bolster a likely overwhelming victory. The piece notes religious and temperance tensions shaping GOP support, and questions Roosevelt’s strategy and cabinet obedience amid a volatile political climate.
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