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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
1
A Philadelphia report details an alleged conspiracy involving Gloucester county officials and bankers to extort $165000. Prosecutor Summerill, Joseph Best, H W Stille and others are linked to an extortion scheme tied to a supposed misappropriation at an bank and a failed buyer’s scheme.
June 2, Bosviean Brothers milling firm president and city council member Foster was fatally injured when his clothing caught in a shaft at the mill. He was whirled about the machinery many times before it could be stopped. The remarks include uncertain stray dialog about engagement rings.
A heavy wind, rain, and hail storm swept central Kentucky causing multiple deaths and major agricultural losses. Tobacco crops, grains, and livestock suffered extensive damage while farm buildings were destroyed and roofs collapsed. A family near Lexington reportedly perished as a house roof was torn away and debris buried occupants. Lightning struck farm buildings and caused fires along hillside plantations.
Short in accounts report from Marietta Ohio notes city auditor Willacy C Clerk, who resigned, was arrested on embezzlement charges totaling $1,000 from the cemetery fund. City solicitor files the charges.
The fourteenth annual convention of the Mail Carriers Association of Ohio opened in Middletown with sessions starting at 9 a m The annual banquet is set for tomorrow evening at the Elks club Speakers include Governor James M Cox congressman Warren G Gard Judy Roland Judge Baggott Judge Walter Harlan and J Kelly president of the National Carriers Law Coalition
Rome June 3 Pope Pius XII is 78 today. Innumerable telegrams and messages from all parts of the world arrive honoring him and wishing many more years of life. The pope marked his birthday quietly, admitting only relatives and members of his entourage to his apartments.
Cincinnati June 2 announcement that Mary M Emery widow of Thomas M Emery distributed securities believed to exceed 500000 to the office force of Thomas Emerys Bons and to officials of the Emery Candle company. The deed of gift names 13 men as beneficiaries.
Reports from Berlin say the German cruiser Bluecher remains stuck on a sandbank in the Great Belt since Friday. Tugboats have struggled for 46 hours to free her, with no success yet as efforts continue in rough conditions.
Miss Anna Gedeon was killed instantly at a railroad crossing in Cleveland Ohio when she stood on the tracks waiting for a freight train to pass and did not notice an approaching Lake Shore Limited passenger train. Others in the party had crossed ahead.
Oyster Bay residents report Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived home from Chicago after a libel case. He declined to discuss the verdict, saying it speaks for itself. The jury awarded nominal damages of 6 cents to Roosevelt, with each side to pay its own expenses. Ohio Republicans also announced committee assignments including Fees Book, Bwitser, Hold, and other members on commerce, rivers, and harbors.
Washington reports that Balkan allies won their war with Turkey due to superior preparation. U S Army general staff concludes the Balkan troops were trained disciplined and ready for emergency while the Turks showed widespread military deficiencies. The United States urges improved national preparedness against sudden attack.
Thomas Witherell Palmer long prominent Detroit figure and former U S senator died after a lengthy illness. Born in Detroit in 1830, he served one Senate term starting 1883 and was minister to Spain before presiding over the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago. He suffered an automobile accident two years earlier and never fully recovered.
East Buffalo Cincinnati and Cleveland report cattle prices with steers cows calves and butchers varying widely from 4 00 to 8 50 per hundredweight. Sheep lambs and pigs show mixed values with hogs heavies and Yorkers listed, while wheat corn and oats close at modest quotes for June 2.
Secretary McAdoo plans against money stringency this fall due to large crops and tariff changes. The National City Bank notes increased government deposits by 10 million with accompanying steps, including 2 percent interest on deposits, bond security substitutions, and reserve abrogation. About 559 banks held deposits in May, with seven declining the 2 percent rate, all but three located in New York City. Ohio receives 490,000 to be distributed among 25 banks in 23 cities. The move aims to reserve treasury resources while preparations for a large bank-financed movement exist.
Three persons were injured when a team of horses belonging to an undertaker ran away near Dayton. Mrs Mary Baker, 38, of Tippecanoe City, was seriously hurt as one horse was killed and a cab wrecked. Baker and her companions were en route to an undertaker's establishment when the runaway occurred.
Claude Brewster, once an orchestra member, died after drinking carbolic acid during a Chesterland cave dance. The 2 June incident followed an alcohol fueled path to tragedy as he wandered toward danger, leaving behind a note of lifelong music and abrupt end.
Reports from London and Jone in June describe a spreading mysterious throat illness across parts of England and France. The chief symptom is a filmy exudate on the tonsils or throat back, ranging from a mild rash to severe diphtheria like disease. Gland swelling in the neck is common and several deaths have occurred. complications include erysipelas high fever and heart weakness.
June 2 in Ota, Mamie Cateru chi, 13, died when her hair caught fire as she attempted to ignite a coal fire at home. She was returning from church with a group of communicants and hurried home alone to prepare. Nathan Straus, of New York, after a European trip, is reported to be recovering from a nervous upset affecting his family.
In Chilliecthe June 2 a 9 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs William A Reynolds of Wood Street, was instantly killed when he grabbed a hanging live wire from a telephone pole. A second item notes the drowning of Margaret McNutt, 32, of McArthur, visiting relatives, at a Paint Creek picnic as she was swept downstream by swift current.
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