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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
1
Washington officials hedge as Palmer pins the strikes on radical elements. William Z Foster is named as a mastermind behind last fall’s steel strike and the push for a single union. Rail lines still run with volunteers and loyal workers amid ongoing disruption.
Aaron Man, 27 of Akron, publicly confesses to killing 11-year-old Frances South at a Beachbotom West Virginia revival. He ails to Sheriff Litten to reveal details, claiming relief from conscience, and is held in the county jail.
April 15 action to settle the railroad yardmen strike was expected today as the Columbus Trainmen association held an executive session likely to last all day. No break in strike ranks occurred by noon. freight traffic remained at a standstill while passenger service continued normally.
Otho Casteel died at Gambier at 11:00 a.m. Thursday. He was four years old, dies of infirmities of old age, at the home of his daughter Mrs Gorsuch. Survived by one daughter Mrs Gorsuch. Funeral services set for 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon.
Washington Apr 15 Brigadier General Harts former commander of American forces in Paris district testified to a house committee that General Pershing gave him full responsibility to handle misconduct by American officers and soldiers He said he improved conditions and did it well He blamed Col Grinstead for prison conditions at Chelles noting he was found efficient by a board of officers The general said Lieut Hardboiled Smith’s three year sentence for brutality may reflect excess of authority Marietta diggers strike for 25 cents more per day
John Grunau president of the Chicago Yardmen's Association, an outlaw group behind a nationwide railroad strike, was arrested by federal agents during a meeting. The action echoed broader federal arrests in the strike, with 24 warrants issued for others. The report notes food price probes, a butter dealer tied to profiteering, and government claims of Communist influence as a factor. The strike disrupted fuel and food supplies, with mixed service impacts and renewed police deployments in tense districts.
Rumor spread abroad that bakeries faced flour shortages but a canvass showed city demand covered for at least a month. Several flour shipments are en route to the city. Columbus report notes Attorney General Price chairs the Salvation Army service fund appeal. Cincinnati reports Lao Park sentenced to the penitentiary for second degree murder.
Wayne B. Wheeler of the Anti Saloon League argues in a letter read in the Senate that enforcement of prohibition should cost no more than 5 million dollars annually. Senator Warren notes the figure will likely rise and acknowledges the letter’s weight. The exchange follows a Senate discussion that enforcement could cost 50 million yearly.
Police search for five older youths who attacked Carl Kweller, 10, as he delivered papers. They bound him to a stake, piled kindling and papers, and started a fire before fleeing. A nearby girl alerted a neighbor who rescued the boy, though he was seriously burned.
F. G. Hadhey of the local freight office said a freight embargo took effect Thursday afternoon. No freight will be received for shipment from the Newark division Shawnee division or the line to Parkersburg West Virginia.
AP reports unrest among coal workers over slow wage talks. About 15,000 of 40,000 in District 9 Shamokin Pa threaten to quit today and stay away from mines until operators pledge fair wage adjustments. Union leaders plan to present progress and likely outcomes to scale committees.
A new bond issue totaling 213,653,000 to be dated May 1, 1920 and maturing in 117 years was authorized by stockholders of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad. The issue funds refunding debt and financing permanent improvements. Purchase of 11 subsidiary railroad companies owned by the parent was also approved.
In Steubenville a theft is reported as robbers steal 300 dollars from a public poker kitty. The incident indicates ongoing crime activity in the region and follows local gambling concerns.
Associated Press reports from Toledo Cleveland Canton Akron and Cincinnati with switchmen voting not to return to work officials predicting an end to the strike yet noting widespread idleness. The Overland factory shutdown leaves over 10 000 idle and Cincinnati faces sugar and potato shortages amid the labor action.
Report from Berlin says the Polish government informs the Allied Supreme Council it plans to occupy German territory if Germany fails to meet its commitments to the Poles. Also noted is a theft report from Akron where a horse valued at an amount is stolen from Myers livery.
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