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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
2
Washington reports a Wright airplane fails when a propeller blade breaks at Fort Myer Virginia. Orville Wright Injured. Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge dies. The crash kills two aboard and injures Wright as crowds witness the disaster.
A fragmented report describes a man facing job loss and domestic stress. It mentions Elon Hoyt and a figure near six thousand, with references to a governor election event in Mont and a vague local incident. The text is unclear and largely garbled.
A Chicago transit fee sparked three railroad wrecks and multiple injuries across the city. President Roosevelt ordered about 70,000 acres near the Oregon California line set aside as a reservation to protect mauve birds. John Zett, recently tried in Rockville Connecticut for murdering his wife and granddaughter, was found guilty of first degree murder with a death sentence. In Pueblo Colorado at the state fair ground a crowd was injured when a public parade vehicle toppled. In Mahanoy City Pennsylvania the Mil Creek Coal Co New Boston strip district mines suspended operations with about 1,000 workers laid off.
A collision of freight trains on the Bessemer Railroad at Meadville Junction on Thursday crushed Brakeman Lynn Curtis to death and left Engineer Henry Brennan and Fireman Perry Shelits perhaps fatally injured.
Washington reports a sharp drop in August immigration figures. The August total was 27,780 arrivals, a significant decrease from July. The data reflect overall lower inflows, underscoring a shifting pattern in immigration in late summer.
Severe forest fires rage around Brandt Pennsylvania causing near hundred thousand dollars in damage and endangering the village. Local crews battle flames as emergency measures are urged to protect homes and property.
Wilbur Wright achieved another notable flight at Le Mane on September 18, staying aloft about 32 minutes. He covered roughly 20 miles at an average altitude of 60 feet, only landing due to darkness.
Washington in September reports Gompers hastened the publication of the American Federation for January to secure interpretation before a supreme court injunction. The District of Columbia prohibiting Butter Stove and Range Co. of St Louis was challenged as a periodical. President Gompers admitted the federation’s involvement on Thursday.
The state board of canvassers on Thursday decided it had authority to recount the election, requested by Auditor General Bradley and Governor Warner. The recount is set to proceed next week, with officials pledging a careful review of the recent returns.
A local Chinese scheme used fear of spirits to dupe credulous creditors. Reported cholera deaths rose after August 1 to prompt artificial ceremonies for ancestral ghosts. Between August 10 and September 16 Amoy saw 1681 deaths. coffins were counted to verify totals, while the public burying custom aided the scam’s spread.
New York report states Lieut. Gov. Chanier, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, must appear next Saturday for examination regarding a $20,000 insult suit filed by William F. Clark. Clark seeks payment for publicity work in Chanier’s campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination this year.
Phillips, confidential secretary to John Leonard, retired Iron founder of Montclair, was held in 10000 bail in Newark on a charge of manslaughter in Mr. Leonard’s death. The shooting occurred at the Montclair home when Phillips says the revolver found roadside caused the fatality in what he calls an accident.
Registration for presidential ballots in St Louis and nearby areas surged past expectations, with early tallies showing a record 129,966 registrations in 1800. Figures indicate three days of intense sign-ups, as estimates push toward 250000 total by Thursday, with ongoing increases in Conservative precincts and broader turnout projections.
A large gathering is planned with national leaders and marching clubs from Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana to attend a Tuesday celebration. A rally at Muete Mall will feature Benttor Fornlatt presiding and Judge Tritt as principal speaker. Receivers were appointed in Cleveland to wind up the Independent Order of Foresters affair, with $11,000 in unpaid death claims. Attorney General Hunt cancels speaking dates as illness delays campaigns. James M. Cox nominated for Congress by acclamation in Middletown. Antonio F. Bonelli extradited to Cleveland to face embezzlement charges. Plan announced for rapid trolley service Findlay to Toledo. Chicken thefts surge in Perry County with over 150 stolen pallets.
Augustus Thomas the playwright will stump Ohio for the Democratic ticket with state chairman Finley arranging meetings. He speaks in Cincinnati October 6 and Cleveland October 7, Gov Haskell plans to tour the state in October. Chairman Williams of the Republican state committee was told by the national committee he can have all speakers needed.
Charles W. Moore was acquitted of murder in the death of David A. Cohen son of Rabb Cohen of Ortratt. The defense argued insanity. Cohen was killed after leaving the estate with his wife. Trial took place Thursday in the city.
A jury returned a guilty verdict in a Joseph Jamon connected case. Thursday weighing and fixed penalty point to a jury action. Aberline officials identified C A Ballayd as responsible for the misconduct in the noted incident.
Cholera reports describe spread in Manila and surrounding regions with multiple coastal towns affected. Health authorities note rising cases and urge sanitation, vaccination, and quarantine measures while monitoring for new clusters. Local hospitals report increasing admissions and plan targeted containment actions.
An enthusiastic Thursday night rally featured W G Shupe as first speaker advocating prohibition. He recounted personal stories linking liquor to hardship and urged residents of Hardin and Marion counties to back anti saloon candidates. Judge Neely and local leaders praised the effort as tent meetings spread to many towns with new calls for a dry victory.
Colonial Country Club Hotel West Baden Springs Indiana offers rates at 250 dollars and 3.00 per day. It promotes water cures for kidney liver and stomach ailments with a 182.00 payment option and medical advice. The ad stresses mineral water and benevolence of the spring's benefits to potential guests seeking treatment.
St Petersburg reports five cholera cases and 11 deaths in 24 hours as municipal leaders face criticism for mishandling the outbreak. Critics say hospital, ambulance, and isolation measures were insufficient despite warnings of the epidemic. Meanwhile, industrial plants plan resumed operations next Monday as steel works and tool firms announce restart timelines.
Eva Squires sues Albert Sutras for divorce after a rapid courtship. They married August 4 in Cleveland and lived in Newark Ohio. Squires is accused of falsely claiming ties to wealthy Clevelanders with no real connection. The petition alleges he deceived Squires during their brief courtship.
An aircraft wreck occurred on September 18 in Vrance near Hasty Avenue where Rene Gomer, a flyer, was injured when the machine collapsed from about a 26 foot height. The crash left the aeroplane wrecked and bystanders strained to assist the victim.
A noted burglar, active in San Francisco and BurI, stalked wallets at crowded events. Police say he specialized in stealing wallets from empty pockets, targeting unsuspecting victims and evading capture until now.
In a terse exchange a motor car enthusiast jokes about a top line and a near fatal fall, while a cynical citizen notes the memory and irony of discussing uplift. The Washington Star quote reflects a sharp, ironic take on public discourse and danger.
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