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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
Fears of severe fuel shortages in Ohio eased as the United Mine Workers planned immediate resumption of coal mining. Officials said most miners would return by Saturday and coal would be marketed from the mines by next Monday, with union orders guiding compliance.
Across the United States relief from the coal shortage began to show as miners return to work after a 40 day strike. Production lag expected at some mines but by Friday night 75 percent of normal output hoped. Severe weather and snow slow relief in the Pacific Northwest but milder central U.S. temps reduce coal saving sacrifices.
Mining in the bituminous coal fields of Indiana resumed today with reports from all districts signaling a general return to work. United Mine Workers officials anticipate full compliance with yesterday's agreement, expecting every striking miner back by Monday.
President Wilson telegraphed Acting President Lewis of the coal miners union expressing appreciation for the patriotic action by the miners representatives in Indianapolis. He said the settlement must be just and promptly achieved for every miner and urged cooperation to reach it without delay.
In Indianapolis on December 11 the United Mine Workers of America voted 1 dissent to accept President Wilson's plan for immediate return to work while a wage dispute is settled by a commission. Telegrams were sent to 4,000 locals directing men to resume work, with coal shipments expected to start Monday. The move ends a five week industry shutdown impacting the nation’s 100 million residents.
A tramp started a blaze at the G and W Banbury lumber yard near Buckeye City, causing $25,000 in damages. A posse led by W F Hauger and others chased him by auto. he fled, later confessed to the arson, drew a knife, and fled into darkness. No arrest. Police suspect a foreign, possibly Hungarian, man.
Expressions by government officials conveyed satisfaction with the strike sentiment while warning the public not to expect early relief from coal restrictions. Fuel Administrator Garfield and Director General Hines stressed ongoing conservation and phased restoration, with embargoes and export orders to be maintained or canceled as conditions allow.
Columbus December 11 Attorneys for the Ohio Alcohol League question wets’ right to representation as the hearing opens in Franklin county court for a recount sought by the drys on the vote for ratifying the federal prohibition amendment. John Campbell of Cincinnati represents the wets and has filed a cross petition. Canton Charles Graham 25 is arrested on a $50 000 armed robbery charge.
Associated Press reports that 400 Villa soldiers attacked Mataquis in reprisal for a recent general execution. They looted stores and seized several prominent citizens as hostages, per information gathered today.
A pursuing party surrounded a man in the Brink Haven engine house but he drew a knife and challenged them. He claimed to have spent three years in prison and blamed "the American" for his confinement. The sheriff and deputy traced toward Millersburg but found no trace of him.
Associated Press reports Alabama floodwaters from heavy rains have stranded hundreds along southern rivers. Five known dead with more missing. losses include livestock and crops. Rivers overflowed banks, worst since 1896, while Mississippi and Georgia see receding floods and continued anxiety over many residents.
The joint taxation committee submitted its final report to the assembly advising passage of the graduate auto tax bill, school revenue bill, and income tax bill, to fund sub‑district revenues. The senate prepared to pass the graduate motor vehicle tax bill, while the house debated the income tax law. The automobile bill may pass tomorrow. the income tax bill will await next week.
The German reply to the supreme council demand for signing the peace protocol has arrived in Paris and is undergoing translation by German delegates. Newspapers report the reply mainly recaps the Scapa Flow issue and proposes discussing other points.
The Supreme Court heard the wartime prohibition case challenging whether beer with 2.75 percent alcohol is intoxicating and thus banned. The government appeals a federal ruling dismissing suit against American Brewing Co of New York and Standard Brewery of Baltimore, amid divergent federal court rulings.
Washington December 11 The Republican National Committee chose Chicago as the site for the 1920 presidential nominating convention to be held on Tuesday, June 8. Chicago won the roll call with 44 votes to St Louis's 9. The committee also created two new party departments to handle policies and welfare. A plan by national chairman Hays to cap individual campaign contributions at 1000 was approved.
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