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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1915
Page
2
New Ohio laws are now in force affecting banking supervision and defunct bank liquidation. The state superintendent gains authority over deposit takers beyond banks. Other laws establish park management rules, lake policing, water operation codes, and county agricultural agents to aid farmers.
The Public Utilities Commission sanctioned Northwestern Ohio Light to buy Urbana Light Liepsic Deshler Van Wert and Delphos electric entities for 800000. The deal funds through 400000 common stock and 400000 five percent forty year first mortgage bonds.
The state council of the Jr. O. U. A. M. in session dedicated a new $40,000 school house presented to the National Orphan's Home by the order's members. A mile‑long parade preceded the ceremonies. National Councilor C. B. Webb of Statesville NC and Clara A. Dick of Shelby spoke.
In Cleveland ten year old John Krass leaped from a Baltimore and Ohio trestle over the Cuyahoga river choosing death in the river and was drowned before rescuers could reach him. A government life saving crew recovered the body.
The Anti-Saloon League will employ a salaried manager in each Ohio county next fall to bolster statewide prohibition efforts. The plan was approved on the second day of state city leaders’ meeting at Buckeye Lake.
A large group of applicants for state and county clerk positions took civil service examinations conducted by the State Civil Service Commission. In Columbus and other cities the total number of applicants reached 250.
In Chillicothe Ohio Mrs Anna Sutton died and Misa Lillian Harness was injured when a carriage ran away on the Richmonddale pike. Both were thrown from the vehicle.
The annual field meeting of the southwestern test farm, in cooperation with the Montgomery County Improvement Association, was conducted at the station east of Germantown. Hon. A. P. Bandles, C. In M. C. Thomas and BP. 2 eman spoke and reported on the farm tour and performance observations.
Gen John L Clem known as Johnny Clem the drummer boy of Chickamauga is placed on the retired list with the rank of brigadier general. He enlisted as a child after smuggling aboard a train with an Ohio regiment and served throughout the Civil War earning fame. Grants later appointment sent him to service and he rose to colonel in 1903.
The Methodist Protestant Church annual conference at Sabina opened with Rev. Dr. M. R. Stover as president. Thirty five ministers and thirty five laymen attended, with Rev. J. E. Bailey delivering the sermon and communion led by Rev. Dr. J. F. Henkle and Rev. W. J. Elliott. Stover was elected president, G. Games secretary, and F. B. Obee assistant secretary. Temperance day observed Thursday.
In Lisbon J B Lyder narrowly escapes a bull attack when his hat falls and rolls away, distracting the animal. In Eaton farmers face continuing crop damage as rains loosen soil, pulling corn roots in storms. In Springfield the Dotys of Columbus are chosen to head the K of P Home for aged dependents to be dedicated October 8 with a board including Ellis of Dayton Brady of Toledo and Donavan of Columbus.
Washington reports say Germany will disavow the Arabic sinking and offer reparation, accepting U S demands for mediation with Britain on freedom of the seas. Berlin signals adherence to U S notes, with a joint commission for indemnity possible. New York dispatches note German regrets and sympathy for American losses in the Arabic torpedoing.
Paris reports 62 French war planes attacked Dillingen in Rhenish Prussia dropping 150 bombs. The blast furnaces and armor works suffered damage while the German official statement claims enemy losses. London notes British airmen bombarded a German submarine off Ostend.
The state is asked to provide quarters for horses and meet requirements to form a national guard battery in Akron composed largely of local millionaires. University club members with military training push the plan for an 188 member unit with four field pieces and twenty horses.
A severe rainstorm hit Columbus with winds up to 64 mph. One inch of rain fell in five minutes as the wind surged from 8 mph to peak velocity in minutes. Minor damage overall but substantial costs expected from fallen trees and widespread cellar flooding. Streets turned to small rivers and many areas flooded.
Walker ton and Lincoln township voters approved wet by a 19 vote margin in yesterday’s local option election. Of 438 ballots cast 361 backed the wet outcome and 232 backed dry. The area had voted dry four years earlier.
Secretary of War Garrison rebuked Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood for permitting former President Theodore Roosevelt to address the citizen soldiers at the Plattsburg camp. Garrison urged no similar talks at any camp, stressing the training mission and warning against distractions and controversy. Wood replied that the policy would be rigidly adhered to.
Washington officials reveal Gustav Kopsch a German instrument maker jailed on $5,000 bail for making pictures of U S military defenses. Justice agents confiscated drawings of Fort Monroe and Cape Henry and their guns as investigators assess connections ahead of potential attacks on Cape Henry and Charles. He will be moved to Norfolk for trial.
Three sticks of dynamite were discovered in the large dry dock at League Island navy yard where the auxiliary cruiser Prairie is under overhaul. Authorities suspect an attack on the dry dock and the ship, and extra guards have been posted.
Mrs Frances Warren Pershing wife of Brig Gen John J Pershing and three of her four children suffocated and burned to death in their quarters at the Presidio San Francisco. Warren Pershing five years old and three servants survived as did Mrs Walter O Boswell a relative. Gen Pershing overwhelmed by the news and preparing to travel to San Francisco.
Milwaukee reports that the annual dairy show planned for Chicago will not be held there and all similar Western shows are suspended temporarily. The Merchants and Manufacturers' association convention bureau cites foot-and-mouth disease losses at last year's Chicago event as the reason for the decision and for the move to avoid exhibitions.
Rt. Rev. Patrick R. Heffron, bishop of Winona, was shot in the private chapel at St. Mary’s College as Mass began. The assailant, Rev. Father L. M. Lesches, a demented priest, had been staying at the college seeking an appointment Bishop Heffron refused. The bishop walked to his residence with aid after the attack. the priest was arrested.
Official dispatches report General Hernandez Villa wounded at Scamore near Monterey after a battle with Carranza troops. His forces withdrew and awaited reinforcements from Torreon. In a separate incident, Mexican fire across the Rio Grande near Santa Maria wounded two U.S. cavalry horses and prompted brief exchanges.
Coroner John A Booth concludes his inquest into Leo M Franks lynching in Marietta Georgia saying the death was at the hands of parties unknown to the jury After a three minute verdict the jury suspends twenty five witnesses to appear before the grand jury next Tuesday as the case is further investigated
A transport carrying German marines wounded in the Gulf of Riga battle has arrived at Moenigaberg from Libau, after a naval clash.
The national defense program calls for strengthening the army and navy and coast defenses. Revenue legislation includes reenacting the war revenues bill yielding about 60 million dollars annually. Rural credits and conservation bills are urged, with Senate to tackle cloture and shipping revival. Treaties with Nicaragua and Colombia await Senate action.
Berlin reports claim the Russian front from the Baltic to the Dniester has collapsed as German forces break through southeast of Kovno and push toward Vilna. Russian lines along Brest-Litovsk withdraw, with swamps hindering pursuit and enabling German massing against wings.
Baltimore reports a fire damages the E. J. Codd Co. machinists plant in Canton suburb. The firm, recently awarded a shrapnel casing subcontract, was refitting the shops when the blaze struck, with fears that substantial machinery was destroyed.
In Sulphur Springs Texas a mob lynched King Richmond after he wounded deputy sheriff and Sheriff J B Butler fatally. The mob also burned the body of his brother Joe killed earlier by a posse.
Cincinnati markets list corn by grade with prices from No 1 white at 79 to No 6 mixed at 76 and yellow and white ears noted. Hay prices range from No 1 timothy at 18 to No 1 clover 13. Oats, wheat, eggs and poultry quotes follow with cattle and hogs priced by weight and grade. calves and sheep also listed with typical ranges.
In Wilmington Delaware two Dupont Powder Co mills in the Hagley yards exploded killing two workers instantly. The blast shattered hundreds of windows and damaged nearby property as hundreds of pounds of powder detonated. The fuse mill was the first to be destroyed.
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