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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1914
Page
8
Local items list visitors and movements around Mount Vernon including people from Akron Columbus Chicago and Mt Vernon. Several residents travel to and from towns like Gambier Orrville and Cleveland. The piece mentions church services, dances, and a few upcoming events in Mt Vernon and nearby towns.
A farmer and horse dealer, John A tber, was killed Monday morning near Croton when a horse kicked him in the head. The accident occurred in the Alberty area near Croton as he rode a horse to a stock pen. Authorities and witnesses described a fatal blow to the head from the horse, leaving the man dead at the scene. The incident is reported from Croton, with local details scarce.
A quirky note about a late 19th century road tale and a claim that a woman can learn a truth without wading through pages. The fragment hints at public fascination with quick access to knowledge and the idea that women may uncover it with fewer steps.
The article surveys Mexico’s long standing university system and contrasts it with widespread ignorance among masses. It describes a country rich in resources and industry, noting railroad growth, mineral wealth, petroleum, and crafts, alongside vibrant tourist attractions and detailed cultural fancies.
The infant daughter of Mr Willand MacArthur died from a brain hemorrhage before baptism at Memorial Congregational Church in Charles, Michigan. The church was to perform the ceremony when the child became ill. a physician arrived after the tragedy. The death occurred during what would have been a baptismal rite.
A Detroit rubber plant blast claimed victims including Cate a former Mt. Vernon police officer. The report follows corporate and family upheavals as a man named Colle faced divorce and child support, while legal notices discuss potential freight rate increases by the Interstate Commerce Commission affecting railroads across the Central Freight Association region. The piece blends local tragedy with national regulatory debate and notes pending commission decisions likely by month’s end.
Dee WA Rae of Oy Lome Santa California spoke at Mt Vernon college on a Seventh-day Adventist medical campus lecture. He described the sanitarium grounds and facilities including the laundry bakery dairy hospital lab and dormitories before traveling to College View Nebraska to present at Union College later that week.
Gaines, a Pennsylvania Line freight engineer, fell from the cab early Monday near Galeos Ohio and sustained injuries. He was found with a dislocated hip and other body injuries, brought to Mt. Vernon hospital for treatment and the hip dislocation was reduced. his condition described as not seriously injured.
Joseph D. Firestone, longtime competitor with his rival Wirentong, died in the Golumbin Buggy Up explosion at 244 North Fourth Street Gudinasa. The blast occurred on May 1 while a gasoline tank ignited, causing a near instant death at 710 Mooday.
Five people were thrown from bed but escaped injury when a bomb hit the Morstay residence at 4 W. 26th Street Erie Pa at 8 AM. The interior room was wrecked and the house caught fire before the blaze was tackled. Authorities found no immediate suspect and no motive. The family present included Borate and wife, two children Francie and Roth, Borate’s sister-in-law Mire Francie Miller, and others.
Wastiiurton and Magy report readiness to resign as a settlement in the Mexican mediation appears near. A positive note comes from Mexico City where the diplomatic surge confirms progress. Delegates gather as foreign reps discuss peace terms and potential theater invitation in New York theater scene.
A fragmentary note describes a person named Phe and a fellow with a funny pen, suspected of concealing weapons. Town topics mention a supposed remedy or cure, with a reference to a curious moment at first sight turning into a second opinion.
Halifax May 18 survivors of a disaster were brought to port aboard the Seneca with five men aboard the frail craft. The victims of the May 3 fire and explosion aboard the Columbian were left behind as others perished. The crew aboard the derelict destroyer included Hobart Tress Owar Kendall Peter Hallanger Michael Ludwigeer and the first officer with the Seneca not naming him. The fate of others previously aboard remained unrecorded.
William Rockefeller is asked to testify as a witness in an official inquiry into transactions tied to New Haven. The investigation examines financial dealings, with authorities seeking detailed documents and testimony.
John T L Grimts long serving United States consul general in London died suddenly at his residence on May 18 after a brief illness. Born October 7 in New York City, he had lived in Indianapolis and had been well enough to perform official duties despite a prior Easter illness in Paris.
A lengthy Chicago May market report lists prices for cattle, hogs, sheep, and miscellaneous livestock. It notes ranges for steers, cows, heifers, hogs, and lambs, plus grain futures and seasonal price shifts across Cleveland Cincinnati Boston and Toledo reporting points.
Mr Leroy J Watson and Ming Ale ane H Lepley wed by Rev A Long at his residence Saturday They will reside in Gambier An evening of entertainment followed with an auction hosted by Mrs Critheld and Miss Hila Grant at the home of the former Saturday afternoon Honorees included Mrs Noble of Bloomington and Mrs Frederic Cooper with prizes awarded.
Obituaries note deaths of Mrs Edward Merr and Mrs Silas Parr in Butler, with funeral arrangements in Butler and Fredericktown. Also Christian R Sharp dies at Academia home after five weeks illness, survived by wife Miriam, two sons, two sisters. interment at Mound View, Elder Ashton officiating. Maude Keenan dies in Fredericktown at 80, pneumonia, funeral Wednesday at 2, Forest cemetery.
In Paris, clever beggars study students as they head to Sorbonne exams and hotel gatherings. They mock with fortunes about bread and blackball threats, preying on superstition to lift purses. The Washington Star notes the scene as exams for teaching certificates and Latin versions unfold.
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