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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1911
Page
7
A man named James Johnson died after being crushed between a traction engine and a hay baler on a farm. The incident occurred while operating heavy machinery, and a bystander reported immediate fatal injuries. An investigation was initiated to determine fault and safety lapses.
A man about 40 died at Chart Solwill farm south of Gambier when a hay-baler and traction engine crushed him after a pole slipped, causing the baler to roll back. Johnson, who rode the engine, died en route to the Colwill home. Dr. Claypool attended and he was pronounced dead. Survivors include his wife and six children. funeral arrangements set for Saturday.
Alan gave the name Edward Brady of Utica Ohio and was arrested in B and O yards by Detectives Bennett and Roberts on a charge of train riding. Brady pleaded guilty before Mayor C A Mitchell, was fined 36 and costs, and jailed for failure to pay.
C Welsheimer district manager of the United States Telephone Company Pravel district manager of F W Dodge Co and W H South assistant to Mr rave returned yesterday from Mt Vernon where they left the eleventh annual trade extension tour of the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce.
The Pittsburg ten and nine steel Pulimane train left Pittsburg Tuesday morning on an annual tour through several Ohio cities, reaching near Columbus at Mount Vernon. The party promotes Pittsburg made goods, with Mr. Welsheimer noting rapid telephone contact from Pittsburg to Mr Vernon within seconds after arrival. Mr Kolith, traveling with Mr Fravel, will depart Columbus for Cleveland to oversee the W Dodge Co office.
Charles Dalley of Columbus dies after a forty five foot pole collapses during repair work behind the Willan Edwards Building in Cleveland. J H Hoover survives with a broken leg and crushed ribs as a crowd clears the path. Dalley urged workers to flee before the crash.
During the circus parade at noon Friday thieves broke into the residence of D W Metcalf on East Sugar Street and stole a valuable gold watch. There was no one at home when the robbery occurred and Metcalf, serving as an extra policeman, was at the show ground at the hour of the crime.
Trane Bell, a farmer living just south of the city, suffered a sudden illness Friday noon while on East Gambier street. He collapsed on the sidewalk and was taken to the Kelfer meat marker where Dr. F H Blair attended. The heat likely caused the attack, but officials say it will not be serious.
Walter Arnold four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Freia died at home near Dany Friday morning after scarlet fever. Survived by his parents and two siblings. Arrival of relatives led to brief funeral arrangements as illness affected the family. An arnica salve ad appears in the notice as a remedy claim.
Separate oral motions were heard before Judge Wickham asking for separate trials for Alfred Wolfe and David Mackey. They were indicted for poisoning with intent to injure Charles Metcalf and for manslaughter. The Michael Lee case with Wolfe and Mackey saw a motion to require the state to specify counts, adjourned for a few days. Verdict directed for Thompson vs. C A C Railroad. Shoemaker vs Conkle settled with defendant paying costs. A. Taylor of Mt. Vernon named to Knox county blind organization for three years. Inventory filings show Elizabeth Hagimond estate outlined values. Cooper estate inventory totals reach 43 332.32 with securities and real estate. Deed filed for Anna M Ransom to Robert F Clark for part lot 92 Fredericktown.
Officials led by Chief Clements and Mayor Mitchell reportedly conducted a noon raid on a central business house seizing a crate a basket and pink bottles resembling whisky. No official comment was available amid circus day preparations with possible arrests expected soon.
In Coluntur Ohio May 26 the Nye bribery trial nears its end as the state rests after 12 witnesses. Testimony from Pike and Brown county witnesses questions state printer B A Crawford's veracity while implying Nye’s political ties. Coyle and Kimble recount Nye's remarks about a moneyplot and county interests. Nye plans to testify denying improper motives.
Arrangements are mostly made for the forthcoming trial of Rev Norman Plass former president and Chas H Brooks treasurer and John L Traphagen assistant treasurer of Redeemable Investment Co on charges of defrauding the public by a mall scheme. Prosecutor Asa French leads the case with senior counsel Samuel Elder and others. Plass a noted educator and minister, later resigned to enter business with the company once tied to mining and farming ventures in the Northwest and British Columbia.
Mr Bliss, longtime physical director of the local YMCA, tendered his resignation and will depart the city next week. He has not chosen his next position but expects to relocate soon. Vernon's two years under his leadership saw active programs for men and boys, with strong community support and outreach.
Conference committee in Columbus works to craft a utilities bill with focus on electric and gas regulation. Key figures include Senators McGuire Bader Stockwell and Representatives Kilpatrick Langdon Winters with Standard Oil gas interests opposing rate controls. The plan aims to empower the commission over valuations contracts and service terms to curb abuses and prevent market manipulation. The bill seeks June 9 enactment with strong governor support and party platform alignment.
In Washington on March 3, a bust of Tom Macune is unveiled in the Car ioe Art gallery to commemorate the war era and the birthday of a noted poet Trish. The ceremony honors the memory of the allied effort and the city’s historical ties.
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