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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
4
The Banner reports resolutions of respect and obituary notices from Mount Vernon Ohio. The item also critiques Ohio fiscal policy and standard of care in worker compensation debates, citing state budget balance changes and commentary from The Plain Dealer.
A severe weather event damaged structures in North Liberty and surrounding townships. Reports describe wind and hail, with woodwork damaged at a church and several outbuildings and crops harmed. Residents John Heal and others were noted among affected locals.
A chaotic OCR batch offers assorted 19th or early 20th century recipes. It includes stuffed potatoes with herbs, a white fruit cake, fruit rolls, stuffed cabbage, salmon timbales, soups, cakes, and ginger tea. Many lines are garbled but reference common steps, ingredients, and ovens. The items appear as a kitchen miscellany from a newspaper recipe page.
The New York born Justice W. Gerard, age forty six, is selected as Ambassador to Germany. A NY Law School graduate, he served in the Spanish War, later joined the supreme court bench in 1907, and heads the Mexican Society of New York. His wife is a Daly, a daughter of copper king Marcus Daly of Montana.
The text outlines appointments and careers of notable figures: a professor of political economy from the University of Wisconsin named Dr. Reitsch appointed minister to China, his international studies, lectures, and roles. a youthful railroad president J.M. Biagerald rising from office boy to head of the Western Maryland railroad, with an account of his early work and ventures.
Washington reports a complete Weather Bureau reorganization affecting every station. Inspectors visit sites collecting duties to improve forecasts and cut costs. Charles I Marvin of Columbus named chief. plan includes issuing a night map instead of a daily map to save money despite concerns about delayed information.
Justice Mendley of Milltown discovers papers he believes are the Lecompton Constitution draft from Kansas. He informs the Kansas secretary of state the document may be the long sought original. Also notes an eighty year old rosebush in Rosebush Missouri and its lineage through Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana.
Connecticut requires five days notice for marriages after August 1. New Haven officials note the new law aims to curb elopers who previously wed quickly in the city. The measure, backed by legislators, imposes the waiting period to register a marriage license.
Three dozen women sought mothers pensions under the new Washington statute. Superior Judge Prater approved ten grants, with the largest at 87.00 dollars monthly to a destitute widow with seven children. Pensions ranged from 15 to 30 dollars per month. 100 were referred, 3 denied. Investigator reported 800 applications filed, 160 met law provisions.
Twin boys born minutes apart at 1415 South Halsted Street to Mrs Leon Cohen. Ambulance crews from Dow Dinkin street transported them to County Hospital where they received care. Mother refused hospital transport at first. a doctor later confirmed both babies healthy.
Naval hydrographers in New Orleans finished polar region charts with Peary and Amundsen notes. Inspector praised New Orleans crewmembers for high quality work. Delegates at the twelfth International Congress of Geologists heard talks on geology topics including coal resources.
Milwaukee hosts the Swantyefiret annual convention of the United States League of Local Building and Loan Association with 400 delegates from nearly every state representing about 6000 sections and assets near 900000000. Governor McGovern and Mayor Bading welcomed attendees while Charles O. Hennessey presided. Delegates heard addresses on business of members as Callarina of Cincinnati reported local associations shared in national prosperity.
A mixed gathering in Toronto brought together researchers and scholars from multiple nations. The conference highlighted advances in Chemistry and Materials Science with presentations on polymer developments and innovative synthesis methods.
Lynchburg Virginia August opening of the Virginia State Farmers Institute marks a strong turnout. Topics include marketing farm products, banker and farmer relations, farm life improvements, rural schools, and making farm life more attractive. Two days of expert talks and sessions to follow.
The annual reunion of Odd Fellows from Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia was held here today with representatives from five jurisdictions attending the gathering and discussing grand matters.
At Hoston Maas August 7 the national rowing regatta for the Frat championship begins with shells propelled by eights doubles and singles on the Charles River Basin. Preliminaries run tomorrow, finals Saturday. Major clubs from New York and New England participate with NWAC set to join.
The League of American Municipalities began its annual convention in Winnipeg Manitoba with hundreds attending from major U S and Canadian cities. Officials presented reports and papers on municipal issues as the event runs through Saturday when officers are elected and the next convention city is chosen.
In Greenville Texas August 7 a gala welcome greeted war veterans and friends for the annual Texas division United Confederate Veterans reunion. Today featured visitor reception and opening exercises with a keynote address by former U S senator Joseph W Bulley planned for tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs John Carpenter entertain friends while Mr B W Smith advocates cement walks for Mr George Banl this week. Mrs Evaline Cullison and Miss Zona Cullison visit New Guilford friends. Miss Nora Pry suffers ton dilitis Dr Buxton attends. Mrs Eather Schooley visits Baltimore. Mr Milon Waderwood traveled to Danville on business. Gallon Bros move their saw mill to Cavallo Cos shocton county this week. The Athetica ship Dave Morey to the Fredericton club of the New Brunswick Maine league.
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