Cashier Arrested Over Bank Deficit Reported At Fifty Thousand
A cashier confessed to a deficit near fifty thousand dollars by juggling bank notes. Authorities fear a broader flight from the institution as the case unfolds.
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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1915
Page
7
A cashier confessed to a deficit near fifty thousand dollars by juggling bank notes. Authorities fear a broader flight from the institution as the case unfolds.
Harry B. McMillin cashier of the National Bank of Morrow County Mt Gilead Ohio was arrested on charges of misappropriating funds and forged notes. He posted 10000 bond in Columbus and aids investigators in sorting the bank and building and loan records. Directors say depositors remain secure though a potential run is feared.
A gilded horse purchased from Mr. Potter Lockman of this city headlines the Magenbeck Wallace Circus. The animal executes a difficult act that showcases expert tuning and requires much patience from trainer and horse alike.
In Knox county probate court a citation was issued to Rollin R McIntire as administrator of James A Baek to file a distributive account. An order to sell real estate privately is in effect. The administratrix posted a bond of 36000 with T B Patterson and Linda Patterson as sureties. Deeds filed include J J Reed to John C Loney and Grant K Smith to P J Parker for a city lot with 78 votes and $550 involved.
Ripley police arrested Robert Purdin and Tom Brown both seventeen on murder charges in the stabbing death of Henry Ilermann sixty three a wealthy farmer who died after being stabbed at a dance on the rear rest of May.
A violent electrical storm in Clevelana on May 24 struck Santa High School and a city car. A forty five foot tower in the school was unroofed. Fire drill cleared 600 pupils safely. no fire occurred. Mr and Mrs George returned to Massillon after a visit. Mrs Nettie Davis returned to Columbus and plans to move to the city soon.
London reports a major Austro German push through Galicia with heavy artillery and advances near Preemysl and Sandomierz. Russian efforts to flank the German left at Iwanivka offer hope but are not yet decisive as German and Austrian forces push forward at great cost in casualties.
Washington May 22 John D Rockefeller Jr faced a five hour grilling by Chairman Walsh of the federal commission on industrial relations. Walsh pressed Rockefeller on prior knowledge of Colorado mine operator policies and his approval of actions against strikers. Rockefeller said no policy originated with him and defended managers in Colorado. He acknowledged life and property protection as the motive and faced questions about charitable gifts to colleges including the University of Chicago.
The text discusses the unreliability of early methods for identifying edible mushrooms beyond basic observation and experiment. It notes that late eighteenth century compilers sought ingenious tests to distinguish edible species, yet questions remain about what happened to these experiments and how trusted these methods were.
Local brief lists residents visiting and traveling to Columbus and Milford areas. Names include Mrs. Marry Shafer, Mr. Alonzo Winehait, Mrs. G. W. Roberts, Vic Banner, Miss Agnes Lower, Miss Genevieve Lower, and many others. Notes mention hospital visits, religious and collegiate events, and multiple weekend trips across Ohio towns.
A Knox County sheriff sale notice lists John M. Hamilton and others as plaintiffs. The sale of the Mills property in Mount Vernon covers four point six four acres with water privileges and related rights, appraised at 687 dollars. Conducted by Sheriff Woolison with Moore Sperry and Hamilton as attorneys, the sale occurs between 1 and 2 pm after an order from Knox County Court of Common Pleas.
Fragmented notice reports the expected arrival of Lusitania victims' bodies aboard the steamship New York in New York. Funeral services planned for Tuesday will close the city and honor those lost in the disaster.
Washington May 22 The detention of ten Chinese artisans touring America as government guests will end tomorrow on the government boat for a pilgrimage to the tomb of George Washington at Mount Vernon. Chinese merchants seek Mount Vernon to honor the heroism of the great American as known in China.
Fragmentary OCR shows a reference to Akron and column heading with foreign terms. Details are unclear but suggests a local column or article fragment mentioning Mine Maymn Wood. No clear event date or outcome available from readable text.
One Hundred Dollars reward offered for any use of Cotarele Shat not cured by Ball's Care. Ashby & Co. advertise a remedy and note a patently ineffective claim. The fragmentary text references a roving price and a public notice style without clear context.
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