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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
5
Authorities report a forgery case connected to the Workmen's Compensation Act involving Lipscomb, who was arrested in Newark. Investigators say the suspect also operated in Knox County, procuring signatures as part of the scheme.
A report details arrest of Ralph E. Lipecomb in Newark for forging names on a referendum petition about workers compensation. Knox County petitions show marked handwriting similarity, with investigations planned to publish names to expose forgeries and determine citizen authenticity across several Ohio counties.
Ohio attorney general Hogan argues that petitions for a referendum lack genuine signatures and should be discarded by Secretary Graves if any circulators were involved in fraud. Governor Cox appointed Howen to head the referendum probe as the state reviews petition validity and legality of the ballot item.
A unanimous vote in the House authorizes an inquiry into Mulhall charges and lobby influence on Congress. The move tests tensions with the Senate committee holding the Mulhall papers, as lawmakers seek origins of the probe into the United States Steel affair and other recent investigations. The Speaker appoints a mixed committee to oversee the inquiry.
A recessed Mt Vernon council meeting with all members present except Dubinecky saw the penal committee report favoring the Norton street sewer. The body suspended rules to read and pass ordinances on Norton street sewer plans and the sewage disposal plant, and directed notice to property owners before adjournment for three weeks.
The June examination list shows numerous successful applicants across elementary one and two year programs, with names including Louise Cassall Ethel Crouch Fannie DeVoe and many others. The May exam awarded two year certificates to Eli Bigge while changes announce two day exam options starting September. Commencement is set for July 20 and applicants seeking diplomas must file certificates with A L Murry at the county board of examiners.
Market notes list cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs with price ranges and receipts across multiple regions including Buffalo Toledo Cincinnati and Philadelphia. Entries show cattle values from 6 to 7 dollars per hundred, hogs around 28 to 30, and lambs near 14 to 18, with July dates and regional grading terms scattered throughout.
Lyle Reynoldy of Shawnee Ohio and Mixa Grace Stith daughter of W J Beith Ada Baptist Ivans elope in Covington Kentucky after parental opposition to a college romance. Reynoldy recently graduated in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University.
The article describes widespread destruction of corn crops with blades tearing through fields and much corn beaten to the ground, leaving shreds and damaged stalks in the aftermath. The scene suggests severe agricultural damage and disruption for local farmers.
A severe Wednesday storm near Bladensburg caused lightning to ignite a large barn, destroying hay and farming equipment. cattle and horses were killed in open fields, with other structures damaged and several oil derricks razed as winds and hail battered the area.
The Banner offers a vacation delivery option. Call Citizens or Bell to provide the forwarding address and start time. Changes of address can be made by sending a card. This convenience is promoted as a helpful service for subscribers.
Several major league clubs seek Pitehar Cantwell of the Oubkouh club in the Wisconsin Illinois league after the owner Tide says the club refused 53000 for the star.
Ringwalt's offers a wide clearance of fabrics, linens, dresses, and household items at deep cuts. Includes bleached sheets, muslin, lace curtains, table damask, Voile, silks, and lingerie dresses with prices from fractions to several dollars off. Large selection of hats, gowns, and accessories.
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