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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
5
A government engineer voices strongest opposition to claims against Sach regarding the viaduct issue. He argues county officials share more responsibility, urging caution before placing blame on railroads or dismissing Dyke recommendations. The debate centers on accountability and public safety.
Captain Marold C. Fiske of the United States engineers arrived by train to view Mt Vernon and aid an Ohio Valley Flood Board formed with Col. Shunk Jervey Braunell Alstead Rand and Fiske. The board will meet in Cincinnati next Tuesday to review city and county submissions and issue written recommendations. Fiske favored raising dykes at critical points widening bridge spans and keeping all spans clear, while opposing a viaduct. He blamed cities and counties, not railroads, for many waterway problems and questioned reservoir schemes to hold back floodwaters.
A discussion in Ohio centers on conservation of flood waters by individual farms through on site reservoirs to reduce downstream floods. Capt Fiske tours area with City Engineer Blinn and officials including Sloover, Wolfe, Fairchild and Perrine. After viewing flood damage, Wolfe guides Fiske to Dint mill and Gambler before the 5 PM train to Columbus and onward.
Pittsburgh Plate Glass company officials announced in Mt Vernon that the plant capacity will be doubled. Three new buildings will be built and 12 machines installed including a carpenter shop machine shop and flattening oven. A new tank will be added and a large additional workforce will be hired for early enlargement work.
Raymond was seized Thursday by Officer Walter George for an execution on a previous fine and costs for illegally selling intoxicating liquor. The $600 fine was won, and he was placed in bail awaiting proceedings. Centerburg notes will hold commencement exercises May 29 with eleven graduates and a speech by Professor Williams of Dennison University.
The Boxwell Patterson examination at Mt. Vernon produced a large list of successful students, including 149 girls and 145 boys from townships and neighboring counties. A 75 percent grade exempts them from certain subjects at the May 17 examination.
Martinsburg Ohio May 1 four members of Martinsburg high school class will graduate at commencement Friday evening in the town hall. The seniors are Vera Van Winkle Allen Woodruff Emma Woodruff and Ira Hawkins. The address will be delivered by Professor J G Skaggs former superintendent. Moose orchestra of Mt Vernon will provide music.
St Clafraville workers at Lorain Dock Company walked off May 1 and 2 over pay for cutting soapstone and slate. Honus Wagner endorses Everett Boos of the Pirates as a future major league star. Wellman, the league’s tallest pitcher, is noted for singing with the St Louis Browns.
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