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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
5
Local cultural page examines a controversial feature provoking extensive debate and varied opinions. Critics and supporters clash over its significance, impact, and artistic merit, highlighting unresolved questions about taste, community standards, and freedom of expression.
Washington June 7 Democrats push revision of cotton and steel schedules on Payne bill. Chairman Oscar Underwood cites President Wilson remarks to fault tariff board for wool report delays and favors temporary abandonment of old Democratic policy. Debates expected to last two weeks. aim to pass wool measure by June 18.
Pittsburg reports a mistaken identity in a child kidnapping incident. The victim, the year old grandson of D. M., was recovered wandering miles from home after abductors realized their error. Dr. Clemson tended to the child and provided care using fine fabrics. In Vernon Ohio the trial of David Turne states evidence against M. T. Lee for manslaughter and related charges.
Opening game of the series in Cincinnati ended 5 to 0 as Philadelphia pitchers dominated. Line scores show strong offense and solid defense behind the mound, with key hits fueling the win.
Alumni associations of New York Boston and Chicago contributed to a $100000 endowment fund for Marietta College. By Friday noon a shortfall existed but pledges reached the goal by evening as 707 donors nationwide brought total gifts to 2548 275, securing 60000 from the General Education Board and 20000 from Mr Carnegie. The city celebrated with lights bells fireworks and a bonfire as students and citizens paraded with the Marietta band.
The campaign by Marietta College supporters raised nearly $20 000 in ten days, led by William W Mille the treasurer and endowment chair. Alumni associations in Mexion New York Chicago and Cincinnati contributed generously. The college notes faculty growth enrollment up four percent and four new buildings including a major library with 799 000 volumes. A six week summer term begins June 24 to aid teachers and students. The Historical Museum and Slack Collection of Documents on campus expand with about eight hundred rare letters and documents.
A damaged fragment reports a confession related to a fire bug ring tied to a group described as Brebugs. The text mentions an arrest and references a September timetable and multiple men involved, with uncertain details about locations and actions.
A reported divorce case surrounds Little Egypt the dancer famed on the Pacific coast. Police testimony asserts she faced estrangement after extended performances linked to her marriage. The piece notes a Red Cross Ball Blue mention among unrelated product references.
Agricultural buyers are shown a price rundown for feed in a small market listing. Nite Wheat No 2, New Corn yellow and white, hay varieties including timothy and clover appear with unspecified units. No dates or sellers identified in the readable text.
The column lists cattle and sheep prices in Cincinnati and Cleveland with bids on heifers cows and calves. It shows ranges for beef cattle heavies mediums yorks and lambs and notes milkers and slaughter categories with varying bids across markets.
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