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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1915
Page
5
In two cases court records show divorces granted. The proceedings list Jedge Bair as petitioner in one case and note resolutions released by the county jail unit, with implications for parties involved.
Court notes from Mt. Vernon report a decree of divorce granted on willful absence and gross neglect, restoring Bessie McMillen to her maiden name. Also listed are probate filings for wills of Sarah C Burke and Burgess Nelson Sharp, partial accounts in Huntsberry and Pryor Workman matters, and marriage licenses and property transfers in Knox County.
Farmers Week at Ohio State University Columbus runs January 31 to February 4 with sixty popular lectures, demonstrations, and films on poultry culture, apple growing, livestock, dairying, and more. Open to all ages. no cost for lectures. building facilities valued at about five million dollars used. aims to boost agricultural conditions statewide under President Thompson.
The Buckeye Building and Loan Company advertises farm loan terms at 22 W Gay St Columbus Ohio with low interest advantages and flexible repayment options. It notes assets of 9 600 000 and promises prompt closing loans and small expenses. Ashbrook introduces second bill supporting McKinley silver dollar for McKinley Memorial Birthplace association in Niles.
Chicago reports a potential nationwide railroad strike planned for May 1 1916 if employers refuse to grant wage increases and an eight hour workday. Western engineers and firemen will meet in Chicago to coordinate action and may shut down major lines unless concessions are made. Warren Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers describes uncertainty about arbitration or strike outcomes.
A Turkish statement via Berlin says British troops at Kut el Amara are in danger of being cut off from the rear and may retreat south. It also claims battalions were surrounded and captured. Turks say they crossed the Tigris at Kul el Amara and seized the bridge, driving off gunboats.
New York reports Postmaster General Burleson weighs restoring parcel post to Germany and Austria. Edmund Von Mach notes a citizen committee pushed first class mail food shipments via Scandinavia last week. The service was halted November 16 after Holland America refused shipments due to wartime mail disruptions. Pittsburgh sees a molders strike threatening 1500 workers seeking an eight hour day amid heavy orders.
The 1915 tax year yielded 41 046 165 in total federal revenue with New York contributing 17 417 687 from personal income and 102 earners reporting 600 000 or more annually nationwide. Ohio ranked fifth in internal revenue gains at 27 424 94.20. The Panama canal opening prompted noted rate cuts and service improvements across water carriers per the interstate commerce commission report.
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