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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
4
An obituary and card items are listed under the five cent per line rate for MU Vernon notices. The notice indicates postal and class mail handling, with an annual subscription rate of 150 dollars prepaid.
In Wheeling West Virginia a special election to fill a vacancy saw M M Neely win by more than 4000 votes, a district normally Republican. The campaign centered on the Underwood tariff with Democrats calling it a vote of confidence in the Wilson administration. Republicans and Progressives warned of disaster amid a two week effort featuring a former Cabinet officer and several senators. The article notes small annual increases in tariffs and argues proceeds fund roads, with Ohio planning large road and school expenditures next year.
A historical summary argues that the Agricultural Commission consolidated 26 independent boards into a three member state body. It claims Industrial Commission merged seven labor departments under a single board, aiming to centralize power and align with private sector effectiveness. It notes reforms creating Liquor and Civil Service commissions as constitutional mandates.
The Civil Service Commission outlines steps to reform state, county, and municipal employment after year start. It aims to raise efficiency, not protect workers, with investigation standardization and examinations to assign applicants by type of work and position requirements.
Figures from the automobile registry indicate a new fee schedule under a reform dubbed not harsh or severe. The 1919 history notes SHAM architek licensed under O law paid a fee of 8, while others faced limited increases. The reform reportedly will not dent the wealth of owners and claims minimal changes for those owning automobiles valued at 29,500, with only a small rise over five years.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Secretary Graves acted within his jurisdiction when he conducted an investigation into referendum frauds. The unanimous decision supported Graves and Attorney General Hogan, allowing scrutiny of alleged conspiracy claims by the Equity Association while inviting proof of any misconduct.
Governor Cox denounces the Ohio Equity Association and its leaders over alleged tactics in the Meekison affair. He accuses members of steering a referendum attack and ties to tax-positions lobbying while detailing past communications to Meekson and critique of newspaper influence and fundraising efforts.
The grand jury hearings in Columbus reveal that Herbert Schimansky and Charles Gongwer coordinated with the Equity Association and the state board of commerce to alarm business interests. They opposed the Initiative and Referendum, aiming to undermine it while promoting a reactionary constitutional convention agenda. The governor candidate asserts strong statewide support for I and R and vows to defend it against foes.
Court actions send Benjamin Shearer to Soldiers Home in Sandusky after a shotgun chase and threats. Eddith Ogg and Ethel Cochran seek marriage licenses. several deeds transfer parcels for modest sums. An advertisement extols Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and colds, with testimonials and pricing.
Mrs. Bert Secord of Chicago reports the death of her niece, Ada Kime, at 6 o'clock Thursday morning after a long battle with diabetes. The 64 year old formerly resided near Homer, spent a year visiting Mt. Vernon, and died at her sister Mrs. Milton Mahatfay's home at 704 East Chestnut Street. Survived by two brothers and two sisters. Her death follows admission of acute indigestion.
Kenyon eyes a victory over Reserve at Case Field on Saturday as Coach Matthews notes a strong team, sharp scrimmaging, and new formations. Gayer centers for Kenyon challenges Roe of Reserve, while Buck Carr and Tasman bolster Cleveland representation. Every Kenyan student will travel to Cleveland with Mrs. J C Morse covering transport.
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