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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1922
Page
1
The Pacific coast and Midwest endure a cold wave with below zero readings. In Columbus dandelions bloom despite the freezing air as sleet and ice storms hit southern Ohio. trains run late and traffic slows in affected areas.
Mrs Dorritte Woodhouse wins 465000 against her New York and Burlington Woodhouses over alienation of affections by causing her husband to seek divorce. Jury splits the sum as 400000 actual damages and 65000 punitive. Judge to note appeal filed.
In Cleveland on December 7 a 35 year old widow, Mrs. Clare V McKenna, died instantly after leaping from a fourth story apartment window during a bout of fever and delirium. The tragedy occurred as she reportedly suffered pain from illness.
Los Angeles reports say Mrs Clara Phillips, condemned killer of Alberta Meadows, remains at large after escaping custody. A sheriff led expedition pursued leads to Tijuana and a cabin once linked to Ed Johnson near Point of Rocks, but overnight sightings proved false and the search continues.
A school audience packed the high school auditorium Wednesday for a special performance of Hello Algy. The crowd of youngsters from local grade schools showed evident approval with bursts of applause. The company presented the play smoothly with excellent scenery and costumes.
The Methodist Protestant church holds its monthly business meeting tonight after prayer. A good attendance is desired as important business will be transacted.
Wage increases totaling about $1 800 000 annually for 30 000 maintenance of way employees of the Pennsylvania railroad have been granted. John C. Rogers vice president of the northwestern region announced here today. Increases range from one cent an hour for carpenters painters and masons helpers to five cents an hour for assistant bridge and building foremen retroactive to Nov 1. The adjustment was fanned after conferences between the general managers of four regions and the Pennsylvania System fraternity of the company organization.
Mockholders of the Ohio Fuel Supply Co meeting in Columbus on December 14 plan to segregate the present corporation. If adopted, several new corporations would emerge to handle natural gas holdings oil holdings and other subsidiary industries.
Rebels seized Ballynakeera barracks after a lengthy clash in County Cork. Two hundred revels captured the post, killing one man and wounding more. They took 90 prisoners including Commandant Mooney, then released them after stripping equipment. An armored car and 20 machine guns were used in the assault. Free State forces surrendered.
Dublin December 7 report says Deputy Sean Hales was shot dead and Deputy Patrick O Malle wounded while en route to parliament. The deputy speaker sustained a serious wound, and Cosgrave announced the attack in parliament today.
Blair of Mt. Vernon received the varsity football honor at a statewide appreciation dinner in Columbus. He is a freshman in medicine and played halfback this season as part of the large 1922 squad. Twenty seven OSU athletes were named to the 1922 squad including freshmen. In Columbus Howard Ewers of Fredericktown sustained a fractured skull in a sawmill accident in Morrow County and was reported slightly improved today at M and S sanitarium after doctors warned death was likely hours earlier.
Report from the Liverpool Courier hints King George might travel to Dublin to formally open the new Irish Parliament. The plan remains unconfirmed, with rumors and private speculation backing a possible royal visit if Ireland signals approval.
James W. Cozens sworn in today to serve in the Michigan Senate. Introduced by Michigan officials, he succeeds former Senator Newberry after the oath ceremony in Detroit.
In Belfast the Ulster parliament voted to quote contracts out of the Irish Free State as allowed by the Anglo Irish treaty. Premier Sir James Craig said Ulster would not appoint a representative to the proposed boundary commission and would have no interest in it.
The 1924 supply bill reported to the House includes five million dollars for the Colombia treaty payment and half a million for war fraud prosecutions. The total appropriation is 33 million 183 thousand 151 dollars, up 4.6 million from the prior year.
Laussane December 7 Turkish delegates at the Near East conference face a hard choice on the Dardanelles plan. Ismet Pasha and colleagues weigh siding with Britain and opposing Russia or backing Russia and fearing the British navy. They have not yet finalized a joint stance and await public release of suggested solutions. Tamet Pasha keeps contact with Mustapha Kemal Pasha.
Mt. Vernon hunters returned Wednesday from a November 26 trip to Center county Pennsylvania in the state game reserve. They brought two deer home one slain by Berlin Blakely and the other by J M Hershey. The Blakely deer weighed about 160 pounds and will be taxidermied. the Hershey deer was left in Newark. The party traveled by automobile over paved roads enjoying ideal weather.
The Mary Silliman vs Glenn Zedeker case settled after a hearing in Knox County common pleas court. The Ree sued for cancellation of a farm contract. Donald Kinnard, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kinnard, on Columbus road, improved after being struck by an automobile Tuesday evening and sustaining a broken leg.
Tech big city fire motor unit comes back to service Wednesday afternoon after an 11 day layoff. During the period the department answered three serious calls. The stationed truck proved a capable substitute in the absence of the chief apparatus.
Senator Heflin of Alabama opposed Ford's plan to develop Muscle Shoals factories in a Senate session. Heflin argued the policy would postpone general development and urged Congress to act on pending legislation to dispose of the property. He claimed interests are blocking progress and predicted future majorities would back Ford.
Angora December 7 Turkish Nationalist government announces it cannot accept the principle of any power at war keeping consulates open. The decision shifts diplomatic stance amid wartime tensions with foreign missions.
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