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Newspaper
Washington Daily Herald
Location
Washington, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1913
Page
4
An experiment used equal portions of bread baked with Royal Cream of Tartar Powder, alum powder, and phosphate powder. Digestive fluid tests show bread from Royal Cream of Tartar Powder is entirely digestible, while bread from alum and phosphate powders is largely retarded in digestion.
In Pittine June 7 a public education board voted 12 to 1 to remove Heeter from the service of the Pittine education board after charges of immorality improper advances and unwarranted liberties with women were upheld by the trustees.
Five bullets struck a man during an Allan Harris related assault at a Cambridge hotel. Responding officers say the suspect, Harris, surrendered claiming self defense. Wounds described as serious, with fears of possible death. Local police continue to investigate motive and sequence of the confrontation.
A local supplier touts using high grade cement as the wiser choice and cheaper over time. The message emphasizes durability and fewer repairs compared with poorer mixes.
A garbled report describes a longshoreman in New York involved in a poisoning incident. It mentions a nurse, hospital care, a banana shipment, and references to a inspector or employee named Collins. The fragmentary text suggests an incident at a pier with a bananas cache and a possible inquiry.
Excursion notice announces a Sunday trip to Springfield via DoT Ry. Fare is 75 cents. Special train departs Washington C Hi at 4 4 a.m. Return from Springfield at 1 0 p.m. See T and agent.
The Jeffersonville experiment tested carrier delivery with 200 households served daily. Inspectors Birdaeve and Smith approved the three month trial, and Postmaster Williams reports high satisfaction and possible expansion to nearby towns under congressional approval.
County Commissioner James Ford starts a new East Court Street home project valued at 10,000 to 15,000 dollars. Contractor J William handles construction with plans by architect J A Jones of Cobaghius. The brownish pressed brick four or five room residence features a center hall, bath, oak floors, and modern plumbing and heating systems.
In Morgan County, Patrick Henry, a teacher in the local schools, reportedly killed himself in his home in Newly Ville. Health issues are cited as the likely factor behind the tragic act.
Fragmented OCR reports a man named Phiin Lester Vangtin surrendering in Cleveland declaring war on a partner. It mentions a May or April timeframe, two children at home, and a marriage to Anna Floretier with unclear details and a later event in Marton.
A one year old son of Mr. Glenn Cherry of Pilombus was struck by lightning after a fishing excursion on Pine Creek. Medics say the boy suffered shock and minor injuries but is expected to recover.
A fragmented report indicates school age children in a Newfield special district total 255, with 20 boys and 140 girls identified in the census. The source text is garbled but presents a counting tally for enrolled or eligible students.
A Canton, Ohio article reports a wife kissing a murderer before his execution, details a husband’s death by apparent heart disease tied to a murder case, and notes police and undertakers involvement. The piece mentions public figures and local officials, with references to trials and subsequent investigations.
John Hedges, longtime editor of the Galveston News for over 24 years, was found dead in his Creastiine home. Authorities and colleagues note his resignation due to health issues and his planned visit to his two daughters. Hedges, born in Mane Geld, leaves a troubled report surrounding his death.
The article recounts a Senate investigation session with Senators Weeks Cummins and Dupont testifying on tariff issues and personal holdings. A motion to recall witnesses was adopted unanimously to compel testimony. Dupont admits ownership in two companies but asserts that stock ownership does not disqualify him from voting on the tariff bill.
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