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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
4
Obituaries and resolutions of respect published by the Mt Vernon Ohio post office note second class mail matter. Subscriptions cost 1.50 per year in advance. Five cents per line for orders of thanks or cards.
Voters in Knox County are urged to support Democratic candidates Curtis E. McBride and William A. Ashbrook in the 17th Congressional District primary on August 11. The notices recount past election tallies and call for influence and votes, noting local political dynamics and historical context.
The plea of guilty to a civil service technical violation by Democratic State Chairman Finley and the dropping of indictments against Democratic figure Geraix at Columbus Tuesday afternoon close a farcical episode. Critics blame Prosecuting Attorney Turner for theatrical proceedings intended to boost his own Republican attorney general bid and taint the process. The move, seen as elevating Turner’s influence and Finley’s standing, leaves many Democrats and others wary of the state’s political game.
Reform critics condemn Mantock county action as an outrageous tax revision. District Anjos mor Boylean raised the Ohio O11 company valuation from 1 F2S,000 to 1,000,000, shifting tax burden to Maecork county and triggering strong protests.
A sample editorial argues the Warnes law shifts taxes from city to rural landowners, citing Dayton and Montgomery County figures showing city and farmer returns. It claims assessments grew this year and questions the fairness of the law, urging readers to consider who pays and who benefits.
Hancock county District Assessor Theo dore Bayless reports The Oliver Company raised its personal property tax return by 10.8 million dollars, highlighting potential rate reductions. Findlay’s 5.0 mil rate compares to 5.75 last year, as assessments and corporate returns continue to be processed. The Ohio OL Company and Procter Gamble shows large increases, while May brings filings from many incorporated firms. work continues across districts.
Washington May 6 Mediation conferences for Mexico’s settlement will begin May 18 at Niagara Falls Canada. Carranza remains opposed to a suspension of hostilities, risking exclusion from the peace process as mediators warn that continued fighting endangers any possible settlement. The three South American mediators stress that lifting hostilities is essential and may invite Carranza back if he agrees.
May 6 in Torreon Mexico General Velasco offers 1200 troops from Saltillo to join Villa. Velasco says Huerta refused aid during the Torreon battle and will not back him further, prompting Villa to seek Velasco forces. Villa publicly defies Huerta and rejects any alliance with federal commanders.
May 6. General Axline former commander of the Ohio 8 A Ry lies critically ill at Samaritan hospital. Dr John H Axtion of Lancaster, brother of the general, is stricken with paralysis while entering the hospital to visit him.
Mr Isaac Taylor and daughter Rea of Utlea visited his mother who is reported seriously ill. Drs and Mr Clark Horn and family hosted guests. Several families and individuals attended dinners and visited relatives in nearby towns. George Rigeave and others spent Sunday with relatives. funeral attendance noted for Mrs Hess’s brother George W Boott in Perryton. Charles Porterfield moved to Crumline property. Hod Key Hoover of St Louisville plans move to El lot property. Children’s Day to be observed at the Christian church on the final Sunday in June.
The notes list residents visiting relatives and neighbors across Mt Zion including D W McQueen with daughter, Clarence Astiorart's improvement, Clyde Thompson trips to Otlea, Addie Schooler visit, Virgil Wolfe calls, Milton Hays and daughter with mother Elizabeth Hays, and Ray Ward described as seriously ill after appendicitis. Edward Lawman made a best news trip to Columbus and Zanraville. The piece also mentions Ralph Comstock of Minneapolis noted as strong enough to hold a job with the Detroit Tigers.
Washington May gathering of the Needlework Guild of America draws prominent women to the Raleigh Hotel. President Mrs Truman Newberry of Detroit opens the session. Founded in 1885 the guild has thousands of members nationwide and requires each member to donate two garments or household articles annually. More than half a million garments are distributed to the needy each year. Levi P Morton is honorary president and Mrs Woodrow Wilson is honorary president.
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