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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1917
Page
1
Washington reports immediate expansion of shipyards to double or triple destroyer production within 18 months. Secretary Daniels says all builders' orders will be placed and every aspect of shipbuilding will be accelerated. No extra submarine chasers will be ordered for now.
A planned general strike by the Industrial Workers of the World aimed at protesting jailings in Montana Washington Idaho and Oregon failed to start well as 27 leaders including James Rowan district secretary were jailed as military prisoners after arrests by national guardsmen. Major Clement Wilkins U S district attorney and marshal will discuss their disposition.
London Aug 20 Lord Robert Cecil announced in the house of commons that the entente allied governments would hold a conference before sending a reply to the pope's peace proposal. The statement came amid the ongoing diplomatic discussions and signals a coordinated approach to the plan.
A new statement from the Wilson administration on the exemption of married men with dependents is expected soon. President Wilson has taken up the issue and will likely decide the matter personally.
London reports from the house of commons show that 6,627 officers and men of the British mercantile marine have died since the war began. The figure excludes those in admiralty pay and was released by Sir Albert Stanley, president of the board of trade.
The third week of the senate debate on the war tax bill opened with prospects of passage being delayed until next week. Key issues yet to debate include income tax, war profits, consumption, and publishers' taxes. Before sessions began, the finance committee chose not to invoke cloture to expedite the bill.
The Cleveland Soldier, a new weekly four page paper, is issued by the mayor’s advisory war committees to keep in touch with Cleveland boys abroad. The first issue includes voting guidance for home elections, draft board operations, local sports and news, milk price increases, Red Cross, tennis, polo, a heat wave, and a hotel story.
Associated Press reports from Rome describe a heightened Italian offensive on a broad front from Tolminder to near the Adriatic as Austria hints at Emperor Charles visiting the Austro Italian front to rally troops. The Italian official note omits any explicit offensive claim.
Aug 20 Exmouth England the miners federation of Great Britain voted 376 to 354 to bar British Labor party representation at the international Socialist conference in Stockholm reversing a prior federation decision.
The government contracts for 100000 tons of sugar for army and navy needs at fixed prices by the Food Administration. The current order value ranges from 12 million to 15 million dollars, with delivery to be arranged for military use.
Dayton August 20 Otto J Hayes a Tacoma Washington aviator died instantly at Wilbur Wright Field after losing balance while watching a rapidly revolving propeller on a federal airplane and toppling onto it.
Hamilton Ontario August 20 Dr. E L McRobbie a well known physician was found dead early today. The body was discovered in a yard and indications are that death resulted from clubbing. Three complaints have been made.
The article reports officials in Obans state seeking to purchase excess cabbage, some apples and wheat corn from counties. Firms and war pardoners are to supply names and addresses of kraut factories and estimeries that will buy surplus produce. The council aims to conserve food by coordinating purchases and distribution.
In Cleveland on August 20 a secret committee recommendation from Dr Spilling hints German instruction will end in schools. The final decision must be made today with results likely to remove German from most lower grade curricula though not certain.
Charles Donahey, son of Ohio State Auditor and Mrs. Donahey, died at Geant hospital from a bullet wound to the abdomen suffered Saturday night when a revolver discharged accidentally while returning from a fishing trip near Leip. Auditor Donahey returned from New Philadelphia and learned of the accident. the family stayed by the hospital during his illness.
Hanna New York Aug 20 J Bernfeld and Louis J Chorey, indicted members of Exemption Board No 9, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct the draft law as trial loomed. They received two year sentences in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
Fire swept the commercial area of Saloniki on August 20, destroying much of the quarter. Authorities reported widespread homelessness with about eighty thousand people rendered homeless and being moved to nearby villages as the blaze came under control.
The French launched an offensive along a Verdun sector of about eleven miles on both banks to the Meuse, with reports from Marta noting heavy combat and French gains along the front. Turkish and Austrian fronts show continued fighting with Italian and British actions reported nearby. A large aerial bombardment by British planes over Bele Kinine occurred Saturday night, with one British plane returning after a clash leaving a German aircraft shot down.
Oldest confection said to be licorice from a plant shrub growing near water. It is tied to ancient Mesopotamian cultures along the Euphrates and Nile regions, suggesting long histories of the flavor dating back two millennia.
Reports from Madrid and Madrid area indicate Spain will formally lift martial law as the strike concludes. Officials say tranquility returns nationwide and a general meeting of authorities has been convened to discuss lasting stability and post crisis arrangements.
Assigned Povey to Rie Hantery London Ajai reports the strike by the Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen was due to begin today but had not started by noon. About 44 000 men were expected to walk out. some had quit by nightfall as a committee from the union in London assessed the situation and opposition voices weighed on the action.
Washington reports draft mobilization dates adjusted for the first and second increments. The first and second mobilizations move from September to September 1, with the third increment shifting to October. The changes follow wartime mobilization plans announced August 26.
Vice President W W Aterbury of the Pennsylvania railroad was granted a leave of absence to go to France and assist in constructing and operating railroad lines for troop transportation. Hiliba Lo, general manager, becomes acting vice president and will oversee operations east of Pittsburgh.
Corfu Aug 20 Serbian press bureau says Bulgarian bombardment destroyed about one quarter of Monastir. No fighting was underway when some 2,000 shells were fired. Casualty toll unavailable as women and children fled and were gathered to the rear.
Sheriff James F. Taylor of Logan County and Judge J W Edward were arrested in Russellville for conspiring to violate the draft law. They were held for examination and released on bond of 5000 each. Taylor allegedly promised exemptions for political support. Edward allegedly conspired with him, details undisclosed.
The National Credit Men’s Association plans its annual convention in Cleveland from August 21 to 24 to devise ways to eliminate debt-dodgers. About 1,500 delegates from across the United States are expected. Former ambassador to France Myron T. Herrick will speak at the banquet on Friday night, August 24.
Four workers are reported dead and three injured after three blasts along the powder line at King's Mill Powder Company's plant in King's Mille. The incident occurred in the afternoon and was confirmed by official reports arriving via telephonic outcry from the plant operator.
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