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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1914
Page
4
The Mount Vernon Ohio Banner criticizes Republican leaders and Hanna era politics. It cites donations to defeat GOP nominees, contrasts Democratic treasury gains, and denounces the 1914 tax policy shift influencing farmers and property owners.
A court session scrutinizes the Warnes law and government authority on intangible property. Arguments focus on whether owners of intangible assets are protected and if authorities can compel disclosure or subponea information. The debate references the general code and past depositors, with parties contending over ownership and remedies.
In Cuyahoga county the recent estate disclosures show a sharp rise in reported intangibles with 10 000 new returns to date. Executors uncovered bonds and stock thefts pushing total returns to 7 081 980 from John Huntington estate. A local corporation filed 4 250 800 this year, up from 2 000 previously, and another firm credited 21 000 to 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 4 0 0 4 in tax records.
The text questions Congressman Frank Willis about the Smith law and the Warne law, arguing the former raised real estate and corporate values but did not trigger expected personal property tax gains. It notes opposition from Willis’s allies, mentions the Ohio Equity Association, and asks why personal returns rose less than anticipated under the laws.
The passage recalls the era before Taft’s 1908 nomination, naming Ralph PD Cale of Findlay and discussing Foraker, Aldrich, Cannon, and Roosevelt as influences. It argues the Republican party faced pressure from progressive currents and veteran leaders, with mentions of La Follette, Burhan, and Warren G Harding in the shift away from old-line conventions.
Feature recounts the Empress of Ireland sinking and the role of weather and icebergs. It notes advances in wireless, lifeboats, and sea laws, while stressing ongoing dangers at sea. Survivors of the Volturno and Empress of Ireland are named with brief accounts of their ordeals and rescues.
The article outlines Mexico's area, coastlines, and mountains, noting the land added to the United States after the Mexican War and the current republic's size and population patterns. It describes geography from sea level to 18,000 feet, coast length, and demographic density, plus a comparison to U S states and the federal district. It also covers Mexico’s government structure, states, and the influence of Jefe politicos on local administration.
The text outlines historic gold origins from the rivers of Asta and Pactolus to Ophir and King Midas. It claims Alexander the Great acquired roughly 500 million dollars worth of gold from Persia, with additional gold from Arabia and central Africa via the Nile.
Excerpts show a stylized dialogue about going into a garden at twilight. A man asks a woman to join him and hold his hand while she resists. The passage references a Carlyle quote about human nature and mentions Habit.
Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher is in command of U S naval forces patrolling the approaches to Mexico. The assignment places a strong naval presence in the Western Atlantic as tensions in the region persist.
Washington June 8. Admiral Platch er reports praise for navy and marine corps officers who showed cool daring at Vera Cruz. Three receive eminent and conspicuous conduct in battle awards: Captain W B Rush, Lt Col W C Neville, Lt Cmdr A Buchanan. Additional officers cited for bravery include J G Harper boot trainer on the Florida, T C Teastey of Newark, R B England Mt. Holly, Edwin Wertman Canal Dover, and B Tyhurcea Clavejad.
London June 10 12 unknown intruder Tarry Pure an engineer's helper says he scaled the palace wall and entered the basement and servants quarters at Buckingham Palace before being arrested with police help. He said the stunt was a dare sparked by a suffrage rumor.
To the point C. A. Haine, a banker, withdrew his candidacy for a clamp director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Eewin J. Sweet, deputy secretary, said President Wilsen does not seek a second term. Arson squad members burned Tyler's Green house in High Wycombe, England, killing Fireman Harris and injuring three workers in a rear collision on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad near Callottsburg, Ky.
A historical kitchen guide describes a potato baker and servings from baked potatoes to lima bean purée and blueberry muffins. It covers prep steps for stuffing potatoes with pork fat and crumbs, frying toppings, lima bean puree with lamb, and gooseberry batter pudding with sour cream and eggs.
A list of items for an emergency summer outing box includes carbolic acid alcohol ammonia brandy aromatic extract of cascara magrida a roll of adhesive cotton a tube of antiseptic gauze a sharp knife adhesive plaster for bandages carton oil for sunburn baking soda and safety pins.
A recipe fragment describes simmering a large quantity of asparagus with two leeks and celery and parsley until tender. It then purées through a sieve and returns the mash to the pot, thickening with a touch of flour and milk, served with small fried bread squares.
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