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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
2
The G A. R. Encampment executive committee rejected Bow Carnival offers and plans to seek funds locally. They aim to raise 500 dollars more to cover the Grand Army event costs and ensure a grand entertainment for Washington during the encampment, urging citizens to contribute within days.
Warden Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary phoned Mayor Harve W. Smith after seven thirty to report the escape of convict Frank Cooper. He urged police to search trains and watch for the fugitive. Chief McCoy was briefed with a description. patrols remained vigilant but Cooper was not yet captured.
The GA KR Flower Parade committee visited Jeffersonville and Jamestown on Monday and received assurances both towns will be well represented in the flower parade, a feature of encampment week.
Regular meeting of Fayette Camp No 242 MWA held Thursday evening at 7 30. County class adoption to be discussed. All neighbors requested to be present. WM BE MYERS, Consul.
Upon reconvening Tuesday afternoon the trial of Daniel McLean versus the City of Washington began. McLean seeks rent for two years of occupancy on a lot behind the city building. Representing McLean are Kege Patton and Gregg. City Solicitor Rankin represents the city.
The Ladies of the G A R display a 16 by 9 bunting souvenir flag with gold fringe on a tall oak staff topped by a gold eagle in a Prank L Station window. The flag honors the town ship with the largest number of soldiers in the G A R parade on Thursday June 19. The display aims to spur a supreme effort to secure the flag.
A special session of Mrs Rowe's Sunday School class will be held Wednesday evening at the church All members are invited to attend
The jury awarded Miss Harmon of the Larrimer Laundry Company a verdict totaling 325000 for injuries from a defective shearing machine. The trial lasted just over two hours and followed the new court procedures allowing a verdict with nine of twelve jurors agreeing.
Attorney General Hogan appoints Peter Bo Dempsey as special counsel to interpret the anti lobby law and decide whether lobbyists who failed to file statements within 30 days are prosecutable. The secretary of state to supply the list of noncompliers. George Lane held for filing failure as representative of a railroads committee. Hogan could not finish review before deadline.
Warrants served on Urban Allen Guy Neer Fred J schtlegel and Mike Sullivan of Mr Sterling for anti liquor law violations. Hon A T Cordray filed affidavits, Marshal Landy Ilil aided by the sheriff. Accused plead not guilty, bonds set at 200 each for appearance before Mayor L E B Kober next Monday at 10. Allen and Sullivan appeared in Mayor Pancakes court on affidavits by Marshal Carter law. Allen hearing set for June 12 Sullivan for June 16.
The case of D. T. McLean in the City of Washington over two years rent for use of a rear city building lot ended quickly after a Tuesday session. All that remains are the counsel’s arguments to be made on Saturday.
Special to Herald Washington June 4 subpoenaes issued for 60 well known men tied to the sugar interests. President Wilson is believed to have supplied the names. They must appear before the Senate Lobby Investigation committee to reveal their knowledge about efforts to retain sugar on the tariff schedule and detail their activities on behalf of sugar interests. The move raises speculation on the probe's future course.
Bainbridge D M Ha rett Camp members will visit the city for the encampment and set up tents. About 40 locals and 100 visitors from across the state are expected, with a brass band to enliven meetings. A suitable tenting site is to be provided and reserves previously visited Washington for the prior encampment.
Craganour ridden by American jockey Johnny Rees won the Derby at Epson Downs as Aboyeur finished second. A huge crowd attended the race. no other American entrants competed in the event.
Secretary of State Hrevan and Viscount Chinda will attend a Pittsburgh dinner next Friday honoring George W. Guthrie of Pittsburgh, newly appointed ambassador to Japan. Mr Bryan and the ambassador will speak at the event.
Instead of the usual piente supper the teachers of Central entertained the 260 children of their grades at the Empire theater Matinee Tuesday afternoon. The films were special and educational, so the children benefited as much as they pleased.
A 12 year old girl Mariel McNutt drowned in Paint Creek near Chillicothe while on a visit with Mrs. Gus Bachhammer and her son Russell. The swift current swept her into 14 feet of water and despite rescue attempts by Mrs Bachhammer and others, she died. The child’s parents live in McArthur and she was visiting the Buc mer family.
Walter L. Barnes, librarian at the University of Colorado and Ohio campus, died of tuberculosis contracted through library handling. His remains were interred at Weaterville.
Cal W. B. Hershey calls from 4417 Home seeking information about the City and County directory during evenings from 7 to 9 p m. He asks for guidance or a contact to obtain directory details.
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