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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1920

Page

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Cox Prepares Next Move to Attack Republican Campaign

Dayton Ohio August 23 Governor Damon M Cox plans a new attack on Republican campaign financing during speeches this week. He alleges a hidden fund of 15 million dollars and promises proof. The effort centers on the League of Nations and Republican funding as Harding allied interests weigh in. Harvey Meets Harding Advisers in Marion to shape League policy discussions as Knox backs Harding from Manchester New England.

Cox Versy Dayton Damon M. Cox Republican Campaign Fund League of Nations Senator Harding Chicago Frank Knox Manchester N.el Wood Harding New England

Reed seeks Cox response on $15 million campaign fund

Senator James A. Reed said he had received no reply from Governor James M. Cox to a telegram requesting any evidence supporting charges that Republicans are raising a $15,000,000 campaign fund. Reed published the telegram urging Cox to provide information in time for today’s senate subcommittee hearing or send a representative to testify.

Chicago Senate James A. Reed James M.cox Reed Cox

Population of Elyria 20 474 Ups Followed by AP Note

Associated Press reports population statistics include Elyria Ohio at 20,474, up 5,649 or 38.2 percent. The data reflect a significant rise in Elyria’s resident count as part of the national census figures.

Elyria Associated Press Banner Washington Ohio

Pair Rescued From Tree During Storm

Springfield Aug 23 Aged couple Mrs B Slonaker and Mrs Iawite clung to a tree for three hours after their flood washed away home. City Manager Edgar Parsons waded the torrent to safety carrying the woman, aided by Deputy Sheriff Minturn. The 10 room frame house was wrecked, hogs and chickens drowned.

Associated Proos Springfield B. Slonaker Iawite Edgar Parsons Minturn Slgo

Poles Warned by United States in War Tactics

A fragmented report notes heightened tensions as United States cautions Poland amid an evolving military stance. Ambiguity surrounds the exact actions or targets, with references to allied coordination and strategic warnings impacting regional operations.

Search for 29 Bodies Abandoned After Lake Steamer Sinking

Associated Press reports in Sault Ste. Marie that the search for 29 lives lost when the freighter Superior City sank in Lake Superior was abandoned today. The disaster has prompted ongoing inquiries into cause and safety measures for Great Lakes shipping.

Associated Press Sault Ste. Marie Mich Superior City Lake Superior

Inspector Swanzy slain in Lisburn riot

Belfast August 23 rioting follows the assassination of Inspector Swanzy. An attack on Sinn Fein leader’s shop within 40 yards failed after Ulster volunteers intervened. A Nationalist Republican's residence was fired on from a window and retaliatory shots wounded a commander. mobs chase to burn nationalist homes as damage spreads.

Anovtated Preaw Bunnert Belfast Lisburn Inspector Swanzy Sinn Fein Ulster

Rocky Mountain Limited Wrecked. Woman Seriously Hurt

The Rocky Mountain Limited on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line was wrecked at Carviville today. One woman was seriously injured.

Banner Chicago Ill Rocky Mountain Limited Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Carviville

Hays funds query sparks Cox demand for details

Governor Cox arrived from Columbus to press Hays, Republican national committee head, for exact breakdowns of campaign funds. Cox said Hays offered no denial of a 15 million dollar fundraising claim and urged disclosure of subdivisions and district quotas. He plans further evidence at a forthcoming speech.

Take More Steps to Prevent Suffrage in Tennessee

Associated Press reports on August 2 in Nashville that anti suffrage forces intensified efforts to block ratification. An amended bill adds Chief Clerks W M Carter and John Green as parties to a temporary injunction restraining the governor, secretary of state, and presiding officers from certifying Tennessee's ratification to Washington.

Associated Press The Banner Nashville Tenn Tennessey W. M. Carter John Green Senate House Washington

Engineering Dept Tent At Knox County Fair

The Knox county engineering department will exhibit at the county fair per County Surveyor Van Voorhis. A special tent will display the various grades of gravel for road building along with maps, photos of county projects, and other items. The display is billed as one of the fair’s most interesting offerings.

Knox County van Voorhis Tnly

Knox County eighth graders can claim undelivered diplomas

Eighth grade graduates who missed the previous commencement may pick up their diplomas at any time by calling at the office of the county superintendent of schools located on the neat side of the square in Mt. Vernon.

Knox County County Superintendent of Schools Mt. Vernon

Poles Bottle Up Soviet Forces Near Prussia Front

Polish infantry divisions captured prisoners and artillery as they drove Soviet troops back toward Prussia. Officials report 45 000 prisoners and over 200 cannons seized, with General Haller commanding the northern pursuit and President Przylaszki leading the central advance. Soviet forces retreated east and south toward Prussia as Polish armies closed in.

Brees Warsaw Prussia Viatula River Haller Primidjail Lemberg Nouth Prilaidski

Were Of INVESTORS IN PONZI SCHEME

A Boston report lists 30 000 investors in the Ponzi postal coupon scheme with names from judge to office boy. About half withdrew funds after Ponzi paid 50 percent interest before the crash. Some say they have recovered their investment as a petition for a jury trial seeks to settle the legal questions from creditors.

Pris Boston Ponzi Federal District SRA Bis

Chief Parker In Auto Collision At Vine And Mulberry

Chief Parker and Harry Denny were involved in a motor collision Saturday morning at West Vine Street and Mulberry Street. Both drove touring cars. Denny heard to shut off his motor at the intersection while Parker watched cross traffic and West Vine.

Parker Harry Denny West Vine Street Mulberry Street Denny Main Street Vine Vine Street

Samuel Rice Dies at Knox County Infirmary

Samuel Rice aged 50 died at noon today at the Knox county infirmary from a complication of diseases. A Knox county resident for most of his life he is survived by his wife and two children, Maurice in the navy and Grace of Newark Ohio. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Samuel Rice Knox County Infirmary Rice Knox County Maurice United States Navy Grace Newark Ohio

Touring car crash injures John Sheedy at Coshocton Ave

A heavy touring car backing from 517 Coshocton Avenue collided with John Sheedy's vehicle on Co Whiciton Avenue yesterday morning near 1 o'clock. The other car appears undamaged and fled the scene before any number could be recorded.

Cowhicoton Avenue John Sheedy Coshocton Avenue

American athletes lead in Olympic events at Antwerp

The Antwerp Olympic Games closed with the United States far ahead in points. American athletes won by large margins as the final events were held in rain with only a handful of spectators.

Associated Preas Antwerp Belgium

Adventist Camp Meeting Draws 300 Visitors

By Camp Reporter large crowds filled the Adventist encampment with Elder C W Mott delivering a closing sermon. Elder R A Underwood led a 11 o'clock service drawing many to forward for consecration. Offerings totaled 1061 for Sabbath school and 7926 50 for missions. Baptisms numbered 26 Sunday at 1130. Camp tents dismantle as 1400 visitors depart Mount Vernon refreshed.

C. W. Mott R. A. Underwood Ohio Conference Achol Underwood Ashton Ohio C. Keller India W. W. Miller Mount Vernon

Merger Talks End In $100 Million Petroleum Deal

Official word from New York announces the conclusion of negotiations for a merger involving International Petroleum Company Ltd, a Standard Oil of New Jersey subsidiary, with Tropical Oil Company. Akron reports a related election figure and a Pittsburgh area deal granting funding for equipment and asserting voting rights for women in a local measure. The transaction totals about $100 million.

New York International Petroleum Go, Limited Standard Oil Co New Jersey Tropical Oil-Co Akron Triuat Treat-Crawford Interests Pitts

Harding Again Refuses to Attend State Fair

A second telegram from Senator Harding says he cannot appear on President's Day August 31 at the Ohio State Fair. Rev. Aaron Watkins, Prohibition party nominee, will attend, ensuring two presidential candidates on the program alongside Governor Cox who has accepted but regrets the absence of Harding. Fair managers will press for further efforts to have Harding speak.

Associated Press Columbus Harding Walborn Aaron Watkins Germantown Prohibition Party Cox The Fair Murgers

Blair and Adams Tense County Tennis Contests

Weather did not stop county players last week as Blair upset Adams 4-6 6-0 6-4 in the semi finals. Shafer and Williams meet for the singles title at Maplehurst at 3 PM with the winner to face Bish tomorrow. Consolation matches and doubles proceed at Round Hill and Maplehurst with several key pairings set for today.

Blair Adams Shafer Williams Maplehurst Courts Bish Maurice Mitchell Lybarger Lee Clements Kahri Round Hill Greer Coup Cleeland Shields Wil Mame Maplehurst Johnson Garber

James Dunlap Dies Near Homer at Age Fifty

James Dunlap of near Homer died this morning about 10 o'clock from heart trouble after becoming overheated while picking blackberries. He told his family he was sick upon entering the house and died a few minutes later.

James Dunlap Homer

Ohio Briefs Canton Gobel Seays Dies In Crash

Ohio brief reports Canton Gobel Seays aged died today from injuries in an automobile accident. Akron brief notes Moses Shearer aged 25 shot and killed by a highwayman.

Canton Gobel Seays Akron Moses Shearer

Convention of American Legion Opens in Youngstown

About 2000 delegates and visitors opened the state convention of the American Legion in Youngstown Ohio with a singing of America. Mayor Fred Warnock and Commander Harold Snell gave welcomes, F W Galbreath spoke in response, the executive committee reported, and the first business session was held. A huge parade and novelty ball are planned for tonight.

Youngstown American Legion America Fred Warnock Harold Snell Youngstown Post F. W. Galbreath

Ohio Justice Faces Charges Against Jeffersonville Official

Ohio justice A. G. Craemer, a justice of the peace in Jeffersonville, was charged after state examiner findings showed fines and judgments collected for personal use. Reports indicate Craemer kept a cash book of receipts to cover reimbursements, blurring funds and expenditures.

Columbus A. G. Craemer Jeffersonville Ohio

CHAIRMEN ORDERED BEFORE COMMITTEE

The Republican and Democratic chairmen Hays and White along with treasurers of each party were ordered to appear before the Senate Investigating Committee next Monday. They must bring all books on campaign funds and expenditures. The committee also asked Governor Cox to appear or send a representative to present evidence about a claimed $15,000,000 GOP campaign fund.

Associated Press Banner Chicago Will Hays George White Repulitan Democratic new @to Congressional Senate Committee Kenyon James M. Cox Repubicans

Hospital notes from various patients in M and S sanitarium era

Mr J D Hugaman of Le Grange underwent an operation Monday at the M and S sanitarium. Mr Rosswood Carr of Columbus had an operation this morning at the M and S sanitarium. Mr Carl Bucy of Bladensburg was operated upon today at Mt Vernon hospital. Miss Ruby Prichard of Butler Anders went an operation Monday at Mt. Vernon hospital. Master Charles Tucker was remitted to the home of C G Iams after an operation at the M and S sanitarium. Mr Charles McDonald returned to his Mansfield home Sunday after treatments at the M and S hospital.

J. D. Hugaman le Grange M. and S. Sanitarium Rosswood Carr Columbus Carl Bucy Bladensburg Mt Vernon Hospital Ruby Prichard Butler Anderwent Mt. Vernon Hospital Charles Tucker CG. C. Iams Haat Gambier Street Charles McDonald Mansfield

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