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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1913
Page
3
Fremont reports a tragic incident as Mrs. Clarende Blakley discovers her 12 year old son Chester hanging from a tree rope in a likely suicide. Witnesses from the Morre pase area prepared to testify regarding the events. The body showed signs of a fall or struggle before death.
In Mexico City on July 26 a mutiny began at Belén prison as about 3,000 inmates gathered to select prisoners for transfer. A guard rush led to knives drawn and guards fired when prisoners tried to scale the gate. One prisoner was killed and several wounded before order was restored. The report places the event as a violent disruption inside the prison grounds. The account notes the severity of the clash and ensuing fatalities, with attention to the chaos typical of such outbreaks.
Galveston Texas July 26 with many high powered cars and the speediest pilots in America it is expected that new world straightaway records will be set at the automobile meet on Galveston bench next week. The program for moving opening day features five events led by the 65 000 Cotton Grantvalval Sweepstakes a free for all 4 1 2 hours continuation race.
Several hundred high degree Masons from across the South sail from New Orleans today on the chartered steamship Atenam bound for Panama. Under the Grand Consistory of Louisiana, the trip aims to exemplify 68 lane of 102 at Panama and includes conferral of masonry degrees followed by the formation of a branch of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Myotic Ghring.
A court session dealt with numerous demurrers and motions to remove the case to the United States Court. Attorneys argued points of law as the judge weighed formal objections and jurisdictional questions in a preliminary hearing.
The Knox County common pleas court heard motions on a Saturday session led by Judge Harry W. Jewell of Delaware. A petition to remove the case B. M. Anderson vs Baltimore and Ohio Railroad seeks transfer to the U S District Court for Ohio after a $5,000 train ejection suit. Elizabeth H. Adams probate from Clinton township awards $1,000 to each son Harry B. Adams and Gilbert A. Adams, and $1,000 to daughter Mary M. Scott along with land parcels to Gilbert Adams and daughters Jeanie Grubb and Anna McArdle. Household goods split among Mary Scott Anna McArdle Jennie Grubb, with rest to all children. Adams signed March 9, 1909. J W Andere named administrator with will annexed for Pauline W. Mapes. bond set at $100 with R L Carr and F V Owen as sureties.
Mt Gilead baseball beat the pick-up Moose and Eagles 11 to 10 Friday afternoon at Mt Gilead. Bowden started for Mt Vernon aggregation and was wild. Taylor relieved and also errant. Householder pitched well and stood out among the trio. Bandity would have won if he started. Tommy Van Voorhis caught behind the plate. Fielding by the pick-up team was ragged.
A garbled notice threads finance and theatre updates. It mentions prize money owed, a Perry victory centennial event, and a lengthy roster of Shubert productions and tours across West America, with names like Cyril Maude and George Birmingham tied to upcoming plays and vaudeville acts.
In Cincinnati Ohio on July 6 a 15 year old boy Raymond Woerne died from a rifle wound to the left breast sustained during a boys play accident. The only witness was Edward Boltke, his playmate.
The 1907 New York season promises heavy theater activity with Charles Frohman showcasing a Barrie centered slate. Maude Adams and Blanche Bates lead Barrie productions and other plans include Peter Pan spin offs, The Will, The Littlest Policeman, Much Ado About Nothing, and a two hundred twenty five week repertoire from Gilbert. Supporting casts feature Nasimova, Ethel Barrymore, and Mason, with Maugham, Barr, Bernstein, Sheldon among the authors.
A list of fee structures for presidential appearances and actions, from admission to the White House to platform speeches and photos. It details prices for crowds, private audiences, signings, photographs, street conversations, train tours, and public events with the president, plus advance payment and special platform notes. Entities include Washington, White House, President, Gilk Hat, and various monetary amounts.
A garbled note describes fashion items and undergarments with sheer materials and embroideries. It mentions Presidental Cellars and assorted trimmings, suggesting a catalog or advert style description with several OCR distortions.
Fannie Merritt Farmer guides home cooks through meat diaries and novel dishes. The text lists Chipped Beef with Macaroni, Veal Holstein with sauces, Meat Cakes, Chicken Mousse, and related preparations. It notes a shift in fashion from modest moon motifs to decorative frocks in the era’s wardrobe.
Hamilton Ont July 26 The second of the season race meetings under the Hamilton Jockey Club opened today and will run until Saturday of next week. Horses arrived well conditioned after two months on the Canadian circuit and owners forecast one of the best meetings of the summer.
An old style classified ad promotes a cure for catarrh with offered reward for unsolved cases. It lists P J Cheney as a Toledo supplier and references a National Bank of Commerce notaries and international claims. The text imitates early marketing language with questionable medical efficacy.
Final arrangements set for the dedication ceremony at Fort Mise Memorial Park with multiple militia companies to participate and Governor in attendance. The event follows G. D. Marie Fort Flee's leadership and marks a ceremonial honoring of local military history.
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