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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1911

Page

4

Weights and measures rules to govern grocers after July

A local discussion outlines that after July first all groceries will be sold by weight except berries bread and eggs. Potatoes onions apples and other produce will be weighed on scales to meet legal standards with the sealer of weights ensuring accuracy. Grocers plan to weigh vegetables rather than pour by measure and households should notice the shift in practice.

Weisht Housewiven Olio

World Convention Of Baptists Opens At Philadelphia

The World Baptist Convention meets in Philadelphia to review missionary work and church relations with attendees from America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and South Africa. Leaders from Canada and the U S gather to discuss global cooperation and denomination goals in a long opening session.

Convention of Baptists Philadelphia Phiteuiphin Degin Blox Tolay Baptiste Philatelpia At Malone America Europe Avia Australia South Africa Advance Monte Oncy North Amulles Bey Ur Bhrowgh Waptiet W.T. Brnothouns New York Aolderson Hogland

Webb Breaks In To Help Grand Rapids In Central Loop

Indianapolis pitcher Cleon Webb, lent by Grand Rapids after a prank by Bert Annis, delivered solid form in an American Association season where Ft. Wayne and Dayton battled for second in the Central League. Burke maneuvered to gain Webb for Indianapolis, paying Annis $150, while Webb proved valuable for the Grands, boosting Burke’s position and signaling a bright future for the hurler.

Indianapolls Ind Bert Annis Lialsemon Grand Rapids South Bend Inez Ft. Wayne Bert Jimmy Burky Annia Cleon Webb Indianapolis Dayton Wayne Wligtly Burke Waynes Wayne Jimmy Pt. Wayne Father Jacobson Jacobson Webb Annis Grand Rapida Pittsburg Cleon Onen Watkins Anny Hart Annidie

Kansas Postmasters Meet Annual Session Opens

The Kansas postmasters association held its annual session with Mayor Vincent welcoming visitors. President Wy 4, Watson of Pittsburgh delivered the address as the meeting continues tomorrow.

Antohinson Eas Dier Tore Loilay Vincent Watson Pittaburg

Westminster Hall luncheon welcomes Dominion parliaments

Veniton June 19 Dominion parliament representatives were formally welcomed at a luncheon in Westminster Hall. Lord Rosebery presided with the Prime Minister Mr. Balfour and Sir Wilfred Heprer among others of colonial prominence in attendance. Epworth League Institute gathers in Spokane for a Northwest session with several hundred delegates from Washington Oregon Idaho in attendance.

Westminster Hall Lord Rosebury Mr. Balfour Wilfred Heprer Epworth League Institute Spokane Wash Epworth Langue Pavine Liberty Lake

Bullpen Collapse Kills Four Convicts in Newport

Four convicts died and many others were injured when a bullpen collapsed in Newport Connecticut on June 19. The incident occurred in a Smoky Mountains area where two engines were reportedly testing for a monopoly on the only mountain pass. The convicts were aboard a vessel tied to the Star of South Carolina ship and the Horry Ball and Ehalo, with several others hurt in the fatal accident. NORCO was mentioned in connection with the time.

Newport Conn Sonvinia Smoky Mountains Star of South Carolina Howry Ehalo Hay Whey NORCO

Abraham Gonzales Mexican Governor Who Heads AnthAlien War

Abraham Gonzales serves as Mexican governor and leads a campaign described as heading an AnthAlien War with reforms and regional authority. The report notes his position and the scope of his military and political initiatives amid regional tensions.

AnthAlien

Ohio utility reform boosts state control over public services

June 14 Columbus report on Winters utility bill creating a broad state utilities commission to regulate capitalization, rates, and practices. It aims to end wasteful duplication, unify telephone service, and extend public access to records, with local muni regulation kept for gas, water, and electric light utilities and consumer appeal rights. The measure is praised as sweeping and progressive, surpassing New Jersey’s approach.

Ohio Hols Senate Cap Kak USINY Whiese ‘Pub Gma, Water Vloctiie Light Columbus New Jersey Grady Obie Siete Hutter Waa Hibarriberm

Bribe Grand Jury May Get Together in Columbia Ongoing Probes

Startling developments in the legislative scandal suggest a grand jury may be convened in Columbia, Ohio, this week to hear testimonies since the last indictments. Prosecutors hold new facts showing witness dereliction and concealment, promising sensational, far reaching consequences as testimony is revisited to address possible perjury charges.

Columbia, O

Wind Instrument Players Live Longer Than Sages Claim

A New York World report summarizes Dr. Forcheimer and Dr. James W. Rogers findings on longevity among wind and string instrument players. Data show wind players average 61 years, with trumpeters and cornetists living longer than flutists or oboists, challenging the belief that wind playing shortens life.

Br. Forcheimer International Tireenies James Wf. Rogers Gro “Dictionary of Music and Musicians Champlin Muale New York World

Aviation Meet at Fort Erie to feature diverse events

The Fort Erie aviation gathering promises a peak event with a varied programme including speed races, ballooning, precision flying, altitude and duration tests, and notable aviators such as Curles, Benchy, McCurdy, and Bly slated to participate. King-specific details are limited due to OCR.

Putte N Forts Fire Raow Curles Benchy McCurdy Bly Armen

Boot and Shoe Workers Union opens convention in St Paul

In St Paul today June 19 delegates from across the United States Canada attend the International Boot and Shoe Workers Union convention. The gathering is expected to last a week to ten days with several important business matters to be discussed.

Bt. Paul, Minn International Boot & Shoe Workers’ Union Todiy Manipoliia United States Canada

O Frame Constitution For Portugal

Lisbon June 1 The constituent Assembly entrusted with framing a constitution for the Republic of Portugal met today and formally organized.

Lisbon Republic of Portugal

Trial of Von Pohl's Slayer Commenced Today

Denver June 19. The murder trial of H. Henwood begins for the May 24 barroom shooting at the Brown Palace Hotel. Victims include Sylvester von Pohl a renowned aeronaut Copeland a Victor minting man and Atkinson a Colorado Springs contractor. Von Pohl and Copeland died. Atkinson recovering. The feud stems from a love triangle with a Denver banker’s wife. The banker husband seeks divorce.

Denver Colo Rank H. Henwood Brown Palace Henwood Sylvester Tony von Publ Copeland Atkinson

Cotton Lading Bills Under Discussion After Knight Yancey Failure

New York June 19 banking and cotton representatives from the North and South met to address the cotton bills of lading issue raised by the Knight Yancey and Co. failure. A plan is hoped to be agreed to ensure the integrity of fading bills.

New York Knight, Yancey and Co

New Home for Pressmen Convention Dedication at Hale Springs

Rogersville Tennessee June delegates from local branches of the International Printing Pressmen and Assistants Union of North America gathered at Hale Springs to attend the annual convention and to assist at the dedication of the home for aged and indigent members recently completed.

Rogersville Tenn Delawales International Printing Preasmen and Assistants’ Union of North America Hale Springs Ils County

Carolina Tennis Championship Opens in Greenville

The fourth annual Carolina Championship tennis tournament opens at Sans Souci Country Club in Greenville on June 1. Top experts enter men's singles and doubles, a men’s consolation, women’s singles, and mixed doubles events to be decided through the week.

Greenville 8. C Carolinas Sans Souci Thin City

Boston Ancient and Honorable Artillery hosts Canadian regiment

In Boston on June 19 a farewell dinner marked the visit of the Sixty-Second Regiment of Muni seers of St. John New Brunswick. The Canadian soldiers were entertained by the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company in a cordial event and elaborate hospitality.

Boston Mass Sixty-Second Regiment of Muniseers St. John N. B Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company

Class Day Exercises at Yale University

Yale University held Class Day exercises across four departments academic scientific law and medicine. The Law School addressed graduates with a speech by Attorney General Wicker.

Yale New Haven Conn Yale University Taw Wicker.aban

Minnesota Labor Federation Opens 29th Convention

Delegates from Minnesota cities gather in Mankato for the twenty ninth convention of the State Federation of Labor. The meeting aims to form an independent labor party to influence state and national politics with expected spirited contests for election officers.

Mankato Minn Minnesota State Federatte of Labor Federation Labor Party

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