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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1911
Page
6
A reform pledge claims the Democratic administration will purge the legislature of corruption. The plan asserts no one is beyond scrutiny and that the immunity system for soliciting bribes existed for years and must be dismantled.
Columbus May 1 Democratic pledges to drive grafters from public offices are echoed by state leaders who promise thorough investigations into bribery charges. Governor Harmon and other Democrats urge probes to vindicate innocents and jail the guilty, while reform efforts target the State Board of Public Works and other agencies. A Gray-era fertilization bill and lodging-house regulation are also noted with expected gubernatorial support.
The Mt Vernon Railway and Light has completed track improvements at Hiawatha park. Work focused on streetcar entrances to the park to prevent cars falling off the track and trolleys stacking near the entrance. The straightened track and direct park access should reduce injury risk for drivers and pedestrians.
In Lawrenceville Indiana a inventor conceived a bee incubator. He lined a hive with linen and placed raw cotton and cotton wool to hold heat. A board was added to retain heat as nineteen duck eggs were hatched by the bees.
At Monday night’s regular council session all members attended with President Ronard Dever presiding. The minutes were approved, the mayor urged furnishing the budget soon to set the June 1 tax levy, and a patrol wagon inquiry found no statutes supporting it. Utilities and paving details were discussed, including water works funds, a new street water main, and several sidewalk construction resolutions. An extra night policeman and operator were deemed unavailable, and several street corner sidewalk projects were approved or advanced before adjournment.
George Byrd George son of Mr and Mrs Eline Byrd died at his parents home on Madison street Tuesday morning around 9 o clock The funeral was held at the house Wednesday at 2 o'clock with Roy M Tate officiating Interment was in Mound View cemetery Also an advert: road wand drop for hider cord planter for 20 dollars by Lb A Wetes
A YMCA meeting and an incident aboard a train are detailed with Rollin Clapper injured after being struck by an engine while crossing tracks. The report notes medical aid, a temporary numbness and a quick relief claim from Chamberlain's Liniment, followed by minutes from a monthly directors’ meeting setting the annual gathering and outlining nominating procedures for five board seats. The nominating committee nominating process and eligibility rules are described, with a deadline for member nominations and key committee names listed.
Adrian Stoyle pleaded guilty to bootlegging on Monday and was fined 200 plus costs. The fine was suspended for thirty days. Mayor A Mitchell and others reviewed Stoyle's condition at the county jail and recommended he be sent to the soldiers home at San Ducky for rehabilitation due to his inability to pay. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are advertised as aiding digestion and appetite.
A brakeman on the Baltimore and Ohio westbound pickup in Newark was badly injured around 4 am Tuesday while helping switch cars at the Bridge Works south yard. He stood on a loaded coat car. shifting iron crushed the instep and caused severe foot damage. He was taken to Mt Vernon Hospital for surgical care.
A street level ad argues that even John D Rockefeller would go broke trying to fund a superior medicine to Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for diarrhoea dysentery or bowel complaints. The claim asserts the impossibility and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
In Kenilworth the 6 million heir to his late father’s fortune, under guardianship, was elected captain of the Kenilworth Boy Wonders baseball team. The 8 year old, nicknamed Dilly, shares joint supervision by two guardians and aspires to be a locomotive engineer. He enjoys recess, plays with local boys, and is a standout pinch hitter on the grammar school amateur nine.
William McNelly was arrested Monday evening by Constable Milton Stonkins on a warrant sworn by Squire George Hitter, charged with assault. He appeared before Justice Harter and pled guilty to the charge. He was fined and released.
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