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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
8
William C. Redfield outlines changes under a new tariff law affecting commerce and rates. The article notes Adjustments, government oversight, and potential impacts on industry and consumers. Redfield emphasizes compliance and anticipated economic effects across sectors.
Two engineers from the geological survey were ordered by Director Smith to the headwaters of the Great Miami River in Ohio to conduct a topographical survey for water lines and flood relief planning. Another engineer will be sent for preliminary flood prevention work. No probe planned. Athens May 15—President Davey of the state board of administration said charges did not warrant an investigation, noting two employees were dismissed for cause.
Johnson's string of scoreless innings reaches 522 3 and matches Doc White's 1904 Cleveland record. May 16 in St. Louis, Bell and Louie fall short as Johnson dominates with one out in the fourth inning. The Houston Proud daily notes multiple local items from May dates including Ohio Homeopathic Medical Society officers elected in Columbus and Dayton.
Estrada Cabrera initiates actions to arrange payments amid political and economic pressures. Government sources confirm steps toward settling outstanding obligations, with officials signaling progress and the possibility of further fiscal measures pending approval.
A large forest fire near a sawmill in a valley area four miles long and nearly a mile wide devastates millions of feet of timber. Two gas wells in the flames’ path burn as a special train ferries workers to Hallton. Desperate scenes unfold as homes burn and help arrives amid the blaze.
Snippets from Milton Lewis ads and Gem Laundry promotions mix with notices of residents and visitors. Mentions include new styles at Milton Lewis and free collar buttons at the Gem Laundry, plus a long stream of names and small updates on patients, visits, travel, sales, and anniversaries across Mt. Vernon and Gambier streets.
Wedding announcements state Francie T A Jinkin married Mrs Emily Hutchinson Crane in Paris on May 1. Junin iv, a Kenyon College graduate and Gambier, Indiana commencement speaker, will attend next month when a degree is conferred. They reside in Chicago. Junkin widow of Richard T Crane, philanthropist and rowmaster, who died a year ago. Junkin is general attorney for the Bente Be Railroad.
Centerburg Ohio hosts the Mansfield District Ministerial Association event with the Northeast Ohio Conference at Centerburg M E Church on May 19 and 20. The program includes sermons, devotional hours, educational board discussions, pastor reports, and a love feast led by several area ministers.
A Knox county case reports a verdict for $289.35 after a traction engine reportedly crossed a bridge and damaged a small stream crossing. Other items include exams of the Knox county treasury, a probate accounting, and multiple deeds and marriage licenses filed in the period.
Fragmentary historical note discusses left handedness, claiming it holds unique potential and grip strength advantages over right handed individuals. It mocks stereotypes while describing habits, mischief, and social attitudes toward left handed people in a period tone.
Humane Officer Lybarger ordered a horse shot as it was driven through streets by J Porkgina. The man and his sick wife depended on the horse to raise a living. A subscription drive led by Chief Clemferite collected money to buy Perkins a new horse for his needs.
John Lafever of South Vernon dies after several weeks illness at his home at 9 o clock Thursday. Born March 15, 1846, he is survived by his wife Jeovle and son Harry P. Lafever of Lancaster Ohio. Funeral scheduled Saturday at 1 during service at 3 in Mound View cemetery with Ira J Howeton officiating.
Newberg New York. Burtom W Gibson faces a second murder trial for allegedly arranging the death of Rosa Menschik Seabo at Greenwood lake on July 16. The first trial in Goshen ended with a hung jury after prosecutors faced Isidor Waseervogel. District Attorney John Wilson will lead the case again with new witnesses expected and possible impeachment of Gibson’s prior witnesses. Gideon to be arraigned before Judge Tompkins in Newburg.
Uri Boteh of Colona trapped and secured a nine foot long mountain lion weighing 140 pounds. Hotchkiss, George Humphrey and Roy Humphrey aided with dogs and a rope to collapse the chase, finally securing the animal and moving it to Colona.
In a Greeley scene founded by Horace Greeley, ten women propose wetting English sparrows and finches to intoxicate them for humane killing. The birds would be fed alcohol so they become drunk and then killed. sparrows would be killed, insects aided by the remaining birds would be spared when sober. A Nelson Love Letter and notes on Nelson at English Harbor Antigua accompany the piece.
A fragmentary extract discusses friendship and perception of losses. It presents incomplete lines and unreadable context, mentioning sorrow and an unclear reference to a bad shot and a person named Dome Detrott. The fragment lacks coherent narrative or identifiable events.
A compact reflection on how drama and music heighten awareness of life, arguing philosophy should echo that immediacy. The essay suggests ordinary perception is blurred by memory, creating a veil between us and vivid inner reality. Art and poetry pierce this veil offering a truer vision.
Lexicographer Wate discusses methods to teach truthfulness to children in an autobiographical statement. He notes his early truthfulness arose from pleasing his mother, not deeper motives, and says he learned to loathe exaggeration after working in a chemical laboratory.
A Bailey's Magazine writer estimates the moriini boat race cost at about 3000 for each crew, roughly BH per minute if over twenty minutes, with 2 for the tootle pie and 670 for care, money largely spent on October preparation up to race day. Room doors on stage open outward, exits pose difficulty for actors, so doors should open outward at a push.
An unusual description places Kewedtte at the head of the Persian gulf as an ordinary Arab bonier town built of mud and plaster with a few multi story houses. The text reads as a fragment from the Christian Herald with unclear names and details.
A recent purchase by an American proprietor promises thrills of pure entertainment as he aims to build a hotel on the summit of an inactive volcano, a venture described as a special opportunity for verists and seekers of novelty in Bicily.
General Leonard Wood announced the second division of the U S Army would remain mobilized at Galveston and Texas City with no fixed end date. He predicted a long stay, possibly months or more, while border camps undergo inspection and training. Wood emphasized improving maneuvers, mobilization, and the army supply distribution plan.
A green coconut mailed from Palm Beach to Indianapolis caused amusement at a hotel desk when the package, labeled palm bench coconut, appeared liquid inside. The three pound bottlelike fruit, wrapped and postmarked, cost 24 cents to send by parcel post to Homer I. Cutsinger.
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