10 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1920
Page
1
Governor James M. Cox asks the federal government for building materials to aid reconstruction in Ohio's storm devastated northwest, pushing to release supplies stored for cantonment construction. State Representative John W. Chester of Paulding County reports detailed damage and needs to the governor.
The House votes 242 to 150 for a peace resolution as a nationwide switchmen strike disrupts rail traffic. Reports from Chicago say the walkout began nine days ago and may end, but centers nationwide warn of food and fuel shortages with New York and Cleveland facing famine risks.
The House adopted a joint resolution declaring the war with Germany at an end and repealing most wartime legislation. The 243 to 150 vote included 22 Democrats joining Republicans. The measure now goes to the Senate as debate highlighted party splits and criticism of the League of Nations.
Drastic quarantine of cotton acreage in Texas and Louisiana infected by the pink boll worm was recommended to Secretary Meredith by the Federal Horticultural Board. The plan would prohibit cotton growing in nine Texas counties and three Louisiana parishes, with a neutral zone of five to ten miles.
Alma Applegate a 24 year old Cheviot wife and mother died at Christ Hospital after being hit by a car at Harrison Avenue and North Bend Road. The car was driven by Mrs. Kenker of Ohio accompanied by a Mr. Schwab who was teaching driving. Coroner A C Bauer will investigate the fatality.
The Rev. Seaborn Crutchfield, 83, a Phoenix evangelist and Newport pastor, married Esther Schroll, 49, at her East Third Street home. The ceremony was conducted by Crutchfield, with Rev. Edmund T. Jillson assisting. The couple left for their future home in Phoenix after the ceremony.
In Municipal Court Michael F. Ward testified his wife Margaret Ward bought eighteen hats in eighteen months, all paid by him, while she said she was subjected to brutality. Fifteen hats were bought with her money. she showed a hat torn by him. Ward was fined costs by Judge Alexander.
City council considers police salary increase of 500 a year with Cincinnati Police Protective Association backing. A referendum vote is planned for the August election. petitions will seek signatures. funding methods and district campaigning are under discussion.
Paris reports say Paul Camden will deliver Paris response to Britain's note on the Ruhr invasion. Germany holds France responsible for Frankfurt incidents, Italy supports France, and Britain ponders a broad diplomatic chat on postwar rearrangements.
Two thousand men from all walks of life joined the Birmingham Overall Club in a campaign against high clothing costs. What began as jest rapidly grew, and headquarters were crowded with volunteers signing the roster. Rotarians in Gadsden also appeared in overalls at a luncheon headlined by United States Senator Underwood.
Denver hotels and restaurants decide to eliminate potatoes from menus until prices drop. The Denver Hotel and Restaurant Keepers Association acted to protect the public from high costs, declaring the item taboo in better establishments.
Herbert Hoover sent a telegram to Chandler M Wood denying any desire to accept the Democratic nomination for President if offered. He acknowledged the inquiry and affirmed the answer is no, noting a prior Boston statement.
Walter F. Brown, former Roosevelt leader, predicts Ohio will carry all of Indiana’s 36 Republican delegates for Warren G. Harding. He says sentiment favors Harding after the Michigan primary and Ohio’s 48 delegates plus Indiana’s 36 secure his nomination at Chicago. He adds Harding is the likely GOP presidential nominee.
In a 1920 dispatch, David Lawrence reports Britain disapproves of France moving into German territory and the United States weighs in as an observer. The State Department welcomes British stance while noting the diplomatic fragility of France’s advance toward Frankfort and potential withdrawal.
William H. Adams a 76 year old inmate at the City Infirmary fired four shots from a small revolver in his room yesterday. He survived with two wounds in the right temple and two above the heart. Doctors at General Hospital say recovery is possible with careful nursing. The coroner questioned Adams who admitted keeping the revolver since being committed six months ago and said he wished to avoid further time at the infirmary following his wife’s death.
Congress of Salvador adopts a decree for a Latin American Court of Arbitration with the United States excluded, aiming to abolish the Pan American Union central offices and related regional bodies if the court rules otherwise. The decree seeks to place disputes under a new arbitration framework among signatories.
The Senate shelved compulsory military training and adopted a voluntary youth training amendment in the army reorganization bill. The vote 46 to 9 substituted voluntary training, with a vigorous push to keep it. The plan would allow 18 to 23 year olds to enroll for four months annually and join the organized reserve, involving maneuvers.
A patrol of soldiers from the Nineteenth Infantry fired fifty shots at smugglers in El Paso suburbs. The band deserted their car and liquor, fled into Mexico, and fired at Americans. No casualties reported.
Will T. Smith testified in Lexington that Mrs. J. S. Thomason offered him 500 dollars to "put somebody out of the way" and named her husband when asked who. Welch trial is underway, with Mrs. Thomason's case likely starting next week.
The Senate Elections Committee ordered a full immediate investigation of the Ford Newberry election. The subcommittee, chaired by Senator Watson, will recount Michigan ballots for both candidates and assess all charges and counter charges in the contest.
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