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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1910

Page

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Gruesome Kellner Child Found In Louisville Parochial School Cellar

In Louisville on May 31 Alma Kellner, eight, was found dead in St John’s parochial school cellar, wrapped in carpet. Police link suspect Joseph Wendling to the case, with evidence including bloodstained clothing and quicklime, as plumber Richard Sweet uncovered a shallow grave.

Louieville Fred F. Kellner St John's Parochial School Alma Kellner Joseph Wendling Jan Mor St. John's Louisville Wendling George Schumann Tii John's Alma Richard B. Sweet Bill Duncrn

Wooster to act on fraternities during commencement week

Wooster Ohio May 31 The university board of trustees will decide on fraternities during commencement week. Greek letter men are organized and plan to resist action that would affect the “frats.” L I Lrance of Cleveland has pledged funds for needed buildings if officers oppose charter grants to these chapters. Washington May 31 The Supreme Court’s last decision day before summer recess is expected to include the corporation tax ruling. If not delivered today, the next chance comes in October. Administration supporters expect the tax law to be upheld.

Washington Supreme Court Administration

Broderick Gives Bond In Bribery Allegations

Springfield May 31 Senators John Broderick of Chicago and Stanton C Pemberton of Oakland with Representative Joseph Clark of Vandalia appeared before Judge Creighton in the circuit court and gave bonds in a nefarious conduct case involving State Senator W Holtslaw. Lorimer era details include that Broderick had been indicted and had kept hidden until arrival in custody of Deputy Sheriff Long.

Springfield John Broderick Chicago Stanton C. Pemberton Oakland Joseph. Clark Vandalia 3. W. Holtslaw Creighton Broderick United States Lorimer Depuy Long

Defeated Congressman Urged for Fat Job

Ohio lawmakers press President Taft to appoint former Representative Ralph Cole to the post of assistant postmaster general. Cole leaves Congress March 4, 1911 after losing renomination. Delegation aims to secure approval from Postmaster General Mitchcock and colleagues in Washington amid a note of cautious expectation. In Vermilion River tragedy a canoe overturned during a paddling lesson, claiming the life of a girl and a young man.

Washington Ohio Congress Taft Ralph Cole Eighth Ohio Dinrest Cole Mr. Cole Hit Araét Mitchcock Lan Hertena He Flanse Henry Melnvke Cleveland Vermillion River

Illfated Motor Boat Trip to Cleveland Hermit Club Show

Five Cleveland men and two companions endured a brutal Lake Erie storm for 48 hours after their Detroit to Cleveland voyage in a late model Sperdjax motor boat. They reached Toledo by sea then train to Cleveland for the Hermit club show following Yale alumni events. The party included S. H. Moore Jr, Wilfred Sarror, Chester K. Brooke, James C. Brooks, and Dan Higerson.

Cleveland Lake Erie Detroit Toledo Hermit Club Opera House Yale Albert Y. Gowen Cleveland Builders’ Supply Company Hare H. Moore, Jr Wilfred Sar Ror Chester K. Brooke James C Brooks Clevelunt Dan Ttger Chicago

Johnson Says Cleveland Fight Not Over At Banquet

Tom L Johnson former mayor of Cleveland spoke at the New York Single Tax club dinner at the Hotel Astor. He said it is pleasant to hear praise but warned that the Cleveland fight may not be finished and that more battles could come, though he has no regrets.

Tom Johnson Cleveland Banquet New York Tom L. Johnson Hotel Astor Johnson

Senate ready to study Lorimer bribery charges

Washington May 31 The resolution calling for a senate investigation of Lorimer election bribery charges will be adopted but senate privileges and elections committee members say no action can occur until Tinots atte court cases against state legislators alleged to be part of the bribery are decided Brigadier General Cyrus Ballou Comstock Dies In New York May 31 Brigadier General Comstock United States Army retired died at his niece Dr Elizabeth Comstocks home in his eightieth year Funeral services will be held today at West Point where he graduated first in his class in 1855

Washington Resolutton Senate Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Comstock New York Cyrus Ballou Comstock United States Army

Barber Shot While Shaving in Glouster Ohio Case

Fred Reynolds, a barber, was shot while shaving a customer by Jack Tracey who Reynolds had sought with a shotgun after accusing Tracey of assault on his father. A bystander was injured. Tracey was arrested.

Glouster O Fred Reynolds Jack Tracey Reynolds Tracey

Shot by Lilted Girl in Pollock Killings

Samuel F. Ford a bookkeeper was shot and killed in Pollock on May 31 by Miss Arrie Pritchard Ford. Ford, 118, had courted Pritchard and recently broke an engagement, planning to wed another on June 22. Four Indians Cremated in Eufaula fire killed Puenahosa Lowe Peter Beaver Haver wife and child from Wee leatka Oklahoma.

Pollock Samuel F. Ford Arrie Pritchard Ford Peltehard Ford Eufaula Okla Puenahosa Lowe Peter Beaver Haver Weeleatka Olli

Cyclone Drives Ships Aloft in Mozambique Ports Disaster

A Mozambique dispatch reports a cyclone causing massive damage to shipping with many steamers driven to sea and several sunk. Among losses is a cargo ship carrying 400 natives heading to Rand mines. nearly all aboard drowned. Also notes accidental shotgun death of Gordon Woodward in Dayton and a streetcar related death of Lilly Longbottom in Akron.

Mozambique Lisbon

Speedway crush and record sprint at Indianapolis race

Terrific speed bursts and a four foot dent in cement wall as a racer escaped with minor injuries. Barney Oldfield lowers American mile and speedway records in front of sixty thousand fans. Harroun wins the 200 mile race and receives a Wheabier Schabler trophy worth $10,000 amid windy conditions and huge crowds at Indianapolis.

Mal Motor Speedway Barney Oldfield Indianapolis Tie Mito Mobo Rcop Indianapolia King Fil Eneod Miley Lour Marroun Oroke Oldfield Los Angeles Cheyenne Wyo Harroun

Taft to Visit Ada for University Commencement

Ada prepares for President William H. Taft visit with events at Ohio Northern University. Taft arrives by Pennsylvania Railroad to deliver the class address, dine with President Brith, meet press representatives, and review a parade with university military students and Ohio National Guard units. He leaves Ada for Detroit after events.

Ada Tucker William H. Taft Pittsburg Pennsylvania Railroad Ohio’ Northern University Brith University Companias Ohio National Board Neval Weybrecht Taft Detroit

Live Stock And Grain Prices From Major Markets

Trading quotes from Chicago East Buffalo Pittsburg and Cleveland show cattle prices for steers cows bulls and calves with various grades and weights. Sheep lambs hogs and pigs listed with typical regional price ranges and product forms including no 2 red wheat and feed grains.

Wentern Wentren East Buffalo Dutehnr Heltorn Milikers Culves Bheep Ewes Lamb Yoaringa Hoge Heath Edit Pittsburg -Cuttier Pete Wethers Lamba Ininha COWIO Medline

Laras Forces Repulsed At Bluefields Front Action

Nicaraguan regulars under General Lara failed to seize trenches on the left flank of General Estrada near Bluefields. Heavy fighting produced severe losses and about 250 dead or wounded reported in this combat. The revolutionaries captured 160 prisoners in varying condition and claim Lara has abandoned plans to storm Bluefields.

Bluefields Lara Estrada Revolutiontars Bluefelds Bluefelds Bly Caye Escondido Paducal Frail Extrada Venus

Decision Due Today in Hocking Suit Judge to Rule

Federal Judge Sater will decide today if Howard D Mannington’s suit against Hocking Valley and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads stops the latter from controlling Hocking Valley and retiring 215000000 in preferred stock. Receivers H J Booth and Mr Sheets named, but barred from taking hold by circuit court order on appeal from Judge Kinkend’s decision.

Hocking Sater Columbus OG Howard D. Mannington Hocking Valley and Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Hocking Valley

Fawcett Arrested After Manfield Scrimmage Incident

In Columbus Mayor Monk Fawcett, a three time Ohio penitentiary resident, was shot during a police scrimmage at Mans Field. He was located at his mother's home and is awaiting officers from Manefield. A bullet injured a special deputy near Meeman. Cambridge reports a separate fatal burglary incident where Steve Shan alk, 10, died when a sugar barrel fell during a burglar attempt at Marant City.

Columbus Monk Fawcett Ohio Penitentiary Mansfield Suepleloun Offcern Manefield Manwald Fawcett Cambridge John Burt Mrusant City Steve Shanalk

Akron checker players elect officers and plan Cedar Point tournament

The sixth annual Ohio Checker Players Association tournament named H. O. Newenmuh of Middletown as president, William Weber of Dayton as vice president, and FP. L. Scott of Toledo as secretary. The next tournament is set for Cedar Point in August with the C. C. Clark silver cup as prize. Hearst denies robbery reports and says he has not left England or France since arriving in Europe.

Milan Hearst Europe England France

Curtiss Besieged With Offers for Trips

New York May 61 Glenn J Curtiss spent time in his Hotel Astor room recovering from his record breaking fight. He received many callers and business propositions offering trips and prizes. A proposed war prize of 79000 was discussed and Curtiss hinted at further exhibitions and a Washington trip as a possible performance. He accepted an invitation for an exhibit at the Chavelin Downe course in London on June 15.

New York Glenn J. Curtes Hotel Astor Tlewan Curthes Cirtica Washington Curtias Loutegill Carpenters W. Carpenter Morocco

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