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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
8
James T M Dermott Himple named in Mulhall lobby charge as federal probe details alleged influence peddling. Investigations focus on payments and political support tied to the congressman and associates. Officials review meeting records and financial files for coordination and approvals.
July 11 explosion of wind and rain tore through Washington. A dozen injured and three dead including Walter Hilton and Thomas Fealy. White House grounds damaged and Capitol skylights crushed. Estimated damage at $1,000,000. Winds reached 66 miles per hour and rainfall topped two inches.
Miss Gertrude Barker, 28, an actress from Stavleton Staten Island, was killed instantly at a crossing on the Lake Shore Limited. Her mother Mrs Mary Barker, 65, widow, died later from injuries at the receiving hospital. They were boarding at Mrs Wall’s farm Nowe castico and rode in a car owned by Mrs Wall driven by Patrick Scully. The flagman Owen Hernon and other witnesses failed to stop when warned.
A historic note traces the Milky Way through varied cultures naming it the Celestial River in China the Circle of Milk in Greek lore and Jacob's Ladder in England. It mentions a folk remedy for white wall spots using a paste of turpentine and myrrh.
Mrs Maldwin Drummond formerly Mrs Marshall Field Jr of Chicago lost her appeal to the High Court against 950000 income tax on funds from trustees of the late Marshall Field for the maintenance and education of three grandchildren living in England under guardianship. Judge Morridge upheld the Polluter General’s view that monies from Chicago trustees are income and that Drummond as guardian is chargeable.
Readable fragments show a sale on children dresses at $1.00 and corsets at $1.50 or $1.00, with quantities noted. The text references discounted wear, indicating a bargain event likely aimed at shoppers seeking affordable undergarments and outfits.
Short locals itemizing residents traveling for vacations and visiting relatives in Columbus, Cleveland, Akron, Newark, and Maine. store sales on men's and ladies shoes. laundry services. repairs. and a humorous note about biographies. Mentions Mr Henry A Cave, Master Paul MePndly, Mr James A Schaeffer, Rev Ira J Houston, Mrs Sherman Ward, and others in Mt Vernon and surrounding areas.
A fragment recalls the Kaiser discovering a captain away from an early morning guard duty in Potedam. The tale notes the Kaiser doubted the 5 AM schooling hour yet entered the scene at his usual time to probe the situation. The account remains unclear and garbled.
An account describes a World War era exchange where a captain receives a lesson book from the Kaiser after a tense encounter. The incident is briefly noted, with a later letter of thanks mentioned as not recorded. A second clip quotes a poem urging a young man to pursue his career with prudence and resolve.
A Boston Transcript excerpt uses aphorisms about commerce and character. It notes that speech can hurt bills, auto skill may not curb debt, pride in pockets, and readiness cash when opportunity comes. It advises completing efforts fully to avoid partial effort wear.
New York July 10 The intercollegiate football rules issued by the Football Rules Committee show few changes for the 1914 season. Most alterations are technical. the key change allows the kicker to stand at any distance from scrimmage, not necessarily five yards back, likely boosting quick kicking from behind the forwards. Walter Camp notes a substitution rule adjusted to permit one return at period beginnings or during the fourth or final period.
In a rural vignette Faith, a young girl, presses her brother for words as she seeks affection and understanding. A family moment reveals the value of communication and the quiet strain of unspoken closeness in a domestic scene from Youngstown Telegram.
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