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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
7
The Ohio State Licensing Board orders restrictions on license transfers to curb beer market maneuvers. Transfers now require actual purchase of a saloon business including location and goodwill, aiming to stop middlemen who relocate licenses to control competing outlets.
Detroit December 27 A spectacular fire destroyed the Michigan Central Railway depot after starting in an upper story office room Firemen fought for three hours and controlled the blaze One male employee was injured but not seriously Damages to the depot about 150 000 with freight and express losses bringing total to around 250 000 The depot stood about 30 years old and had just been completed decades ago
Senator Pomerone of Ohio and Senator Kenyon of Iowa will speak in Columbus on January 15 to aid Midwest corn belt farmers against cholera in swine and hog disease. Pomerone seeks 5600000 to control hog cholera, Kenyon backs a larger appropriation, arguing import protection for pork producers. The Columbus meeting runs January 14 through 16 with Governor Cox slated to speak.
Washington reports state department efforts to locate and aid destitute Americans in Mexico especially in Sinaloa and near Obregon. Red Cross operates across the Pacific in Mexican waters to help waterfront settlements with food and relief amid uncertain conditions.
A patient in care recounts a nervous affliction and a nightmarish episode. He recalls seeing a double in a window and fears insanity before realizing the reflection was his own, then resolves to seek strength and self control.
Reports say liberal groups hold about 15 000 rifles and thousands of rounds in opposition to President Menocal. The administration and Cuban veterans union back the government, while Liberals led by Alfredo Zayas deny seeking conflict. Colonel Ferrara opposes a proposed 15 million loan and warns against concessions to investors.
The United States Naval Observatory releases a compact publication to aid navigation. It eliminates elaborate interpolations and provides readily accessible data in a thirty seven page pamphlet. It will appear as a separate supplement and later join the Nautical Almanac.
Pittsburgh residents await evangelist Billy Sunday opening his campaign with a giant tabernacle and mammoth chorus in the city. About 300 takers and 100 assistants ready for duties. 10 000 worshippers attend nightly prayers as ministers seek an injunction against the tabernacle’s construction.
Short notes show residents visiting relatives across Ohio and beyond. Hazel Hersey travels to Van Wert and Delphos while Ellen Kerst visits Warsaw. Several others head to Wellsville Mansfeld Akron and Philadelphia for holidays and family gatherings.
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