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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
2
Emperor William’s Jubilee is hailed as a source of blessing for German lands with ceremonies and speeches praising national unity and strength. Observers note royal endorsements, fond memories, and renewed confidence in the empire’s future amid celebratory events across cities.
Berlin reports a Kaiser's re script praising twenty six years of peace and progress under his rule. He thanks God and the nation for stable growth and the sun of peace, and he expresses warm gratitude to those who supported him in commemorations and jubilees.
Four hundred union miners in Hocking County Ohio oust nonunion workers at Snake Hollow New Pittsburgh and Sand Run. Delegates Charlie Green and L L Bweasy to meet Ohio state mine officials in Columbus. Reports say nonunion mines may be shut down. action allegedly sanctioned by UMWA leaders. Nearby milk theft joke noted in familiar press item.
Washington June 21 The Underwood tariff bill amended by the Senate finance committee was laid before the Democratic caucus. The measure retains free sugar and meats and flour while adding cattle and other food animals and wheat to the free list. It lowers duties on trusts and monopolies and expected revenue gains come from a 6 cent per bunch tax on bananas and a $1.10 per gallon tax on fortified brandy. Net gain over the house bill about $6 million. Action on income tax plans postponed pending revenue estimates.
Attorney General Hogan states the state holds fee simple title to the Miami and Erie canal section from Dayton to Toledo with the Wabash extension, except portions condemned by the state. Also in Columbus noting two girls, Ethel Harner and Neva Edwards, ran away with $160 and were traced to Dayton, Ohio.
Chicago public schools will begin teaching sex hygiene to upper grades next fall. Lectures on personal purity will be given by Phylloton and portions of the curriculum will be included. Superintendent Ella Phase Young approved the plan after presenting her endorsement.
In Columbus on June 21 the state failed to prove bribery indictments against former Mayor A Bond former Senator T A Dean of Fremont Dr A Clark Lowry and others including Frank Calvay George B Wood and Harry R King. Prosecutor Turner stated the state could not sustain the charges and the cases were nolled after two years tied to an earlier legislature explosion.
The 60,000 ton Imperator, biggest steamship afloat, reaches New York after a maiden voyage from Hamburg. She averaged 22 knots, completed Cherbourg to Ambrose Channel in 6 days 9 hours 65 minutes, and is docked at Hoboken piers with thousands visiting. Captain Hans Rustrup praises her steadiness as crews extend piers to accommodate her.
Governor Cox announced the formation of a three member agricultural commission in Columbus with A. P. Bandies secretary of the late board of agriculture, B. F. Strode state dairy and food commissioner, and Homer C. Price dean of Ohio State University College of Agriculture. A fourth member will be a Republican or Bull Moose.</n>
Mrs Mary Beebe seeks legal separation and a $5 000 yearly allowance from Dr Silas P Beebe a Cornell professor and physician alleging he conspired to place her in a state hospital so he could wed another woman The couple married February 8 1886 He denies the charges Justice Beudder reserved decision
Coroner Wolf reports the death of four year old Annabell Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs Benton Lee, as caused by ten drops of a cough syrup given by the mother. The syrup contained chloroform and codeine, and the death is attributed to the medicine.
Youngstown Ohio June 1 Fifty cattle and five horns were killed when lightning struck Fred Beaffett dairy barn followed by fires that scorched nearby Dorset households. The day also carries notes on President Wilson signing a sundry civil bill exempting unions and farmers from prosecution under Sherman anti trust enforcement.
Archdeacon Hadson Stuck and companions reach the summit of Mount McKinley on June 7 after three months' trek from Fairbanks Alaska. They sight a flagpole left by the 1919 Thomas Lloyd expedition and erect a six foot cross at the peak amid favorable weather. The group knelt in prayer and expect further height calculations to refine the mountain's known height around 20 500 feet.
In Trenton on June 21 a 56 year old son was fatally scalded when he fell head first into a kettle of boiling water Mrs Arthur Bailey of Lisman Junction was preparing to wash. This is the fourth tragic death in the family with the father and two brothers killed earlier in mine accidents.
The Niagara flagship of Commodore Perry’s fleet will appear in Great Lakes ports during a memorial voyage. The itinerary covers Erie July 6 and 11, Fairport July 12, Lorain July 14, Put-in-Bay July 20, Monroe July 26, Toledo July 27, Detroit Aug 1, Green Bay Aug 7, Milwaukee Aug 11, Chicago Aug 17, Buffalo Sept 1, and ending September 8 to 11 with naval militia support from Great Lakes states.
Reports from Newark state Emma Larason died after a carbolic acid bath mislabeled for an alcohol treatment following tumor surgery at Newark sanitarium. Separate Chicago incident notes four people drowned when a launch canopy snagged on a river bridge canopy during a rain. victims include Arthur Herbert and Mrs Herbert.
The ice strike spreads to Newport and Covington as drivers, helpers, engineers, and firemen walk out, crippling the ice trade across cities. Mayor Hunt secures a $600 emergency vote and buys all available ice, selling at cost from fire houses. A separate report notes Frank Allen, 60, of Sunbury Pa, killed instantly when a 13 000 volt cable fell during bridge work and fatally shocked him as he tried to push it away.
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