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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1916

Page

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President Wilson May Seek League of Nations Peace Push

The report notes President Wilson weighs an opportunity to press for a league of nations to enforce permanent peace as peace proposals from central powers reach the Entente. Officials expect U S actions to await formal replies and diplomatic cues from Britain France and Russia amid cautious public sentiment.

Great Britain France Russia League of Nations Warhurton Wilson United States State Department Unite Btates Anesia RE. M. House

Alexander Ribot Again Minister of Finance in New French Cabinet

Alexander Ribot has been appointed once more as Minister of Finance in the newly formed French cabinet. The arrangement marks a return to the department for Ribot alongside other reshuffled posts as France stabilizes its economic strategy.

Ohio Happenings: Miners Officials Elected and More

Columbus reports John Moore elected president of the Ohio Miners Association with G. W. Savage as secretary and Lee Hil as vice president though results await state convention in January. Other items include a fatal powder-plant blast near Youngstown and a major canned goods price rise for 1917.

Columbus John Moore Asain Oho A Miners’ Organization G. W. Savage Lee Hil Moore Ohio Cannery’ Association Waleh Cannery

Fierce battles dim in several fronts amid Balkan note

Reports indicate little activity in France and Belgium and Austro Italian theaters besides artillery duels. A Sofia dispatch claims 6 008 Albanians defeated Italians near Pasnesina Epirus with Italians fleeing. German casualties for November total 166 176. overall killed wounded and missing reach 3 021 469 since the war began.

France Belgium Svs Pasnesina Epirus London Dee Rouimania Buzen Carpathians Monastir Serbia

Austrian ministry quits as Spitzmueller gets task

London reports the Austrian government has resigned and Emperor has accepted the move. Alexander Spitzmueller, a former commerce minister and Recht Anztalt director, is asked to form a new cabinet after the resignation of Dr. Van Koor and the late dissolution of Karl Stierkh’s ministry in Vienna.

Herr Spitzmueller London Amsterdam Vienna Alexander Spitzmueller Herre Spitzmuelsen Commerce Recht Anztalt van Koor Cout Karl Stiergkh

Garment Workers Reach Settlement in New York Strike

Representatives of the Amalgamated Workers of America said 14,500 of the citys 60,000 affected by the strike had returned to work after settlements with manufacturers. The terms include a neigbour fay and a wage increase of not less than 1 a week.

Garment New York Amalgamated Workers of America

Kaiser weighs parliamentary rule in peace bid report

In official circles a rumor claims the Kaiser may grant a parliamentary form of government as part of a peace tender to the Allies. No responsible sourcing confirms the report, but the idea aims to curb popular calls for a constitution and avoid war without popular consent.

Kaiser Alli London Ita Env Germany

Canadian troop ship lost at sea in Danish theater

A distorted report from Ottawa states a Canadian troop ship damaged by torpedo fire was lost at sea. The notice claims the vessel departed Halifax for Denmark and was commanded by Lieutenant Walter Wingill with a complement aboard.

Ottawa Can Maineister Naval Service Mulifax Denmha

Norman Hapgood Weds Mise Elizabeth Reynolds

Norman Hapgood, the New York editor, marries Elizabeth Reynolds in a formal ceremony. The couple's nuptials draw attention from city society and press circles, with coverage noting Hapgood's prominence in journalism.

New York Mise Elizabeth Reynolds

Oil Well Drills 4800 Feet Near Brinkhaven

Gusher at a 7 barrel oil well near Brinkhaven reaches 4800 feet depth. The drill penetrated 54 feet in the wand. Osnaan Putsiam of Milierabane and the Fort in Brothers are major stockholders in the company.

Brinkhaven Der Bh, Oil Co Naan Putsiam Milierabane Fortin Brothers

Powerless County Election Boards Over Rules

In Columbus on December, Shildebrant asserts that county election board members ignore instructions of the Secretary of State and rely on law requiring ballots be burned after 40 days post election. the present head of election machinery cannot punish them.

Columbus D. Dec Decinvestien Ion Haw Thum Umk Ff Dinfie Hildevrant

Christmas savings plan spreads small deposits into large year end checks

Knox County Savings Bank and Knox Savings & Loan promote a Christmas savings scheme begun last year. Hundreds join weekly deposits, earning sizable year end checks for holiday shopping. Multiple plans exist, including escalating or fixed weekly deposits with interest, designed to provide cash for Christmas purchases in 1997.

Knox County Savings Bank Knox Savings & Loan Association Poth Banks

Twenty Die In Mine Explosion At Stone City

Twenty men died when a blast wrecked the Reedy and Ryan coal mine at Stone City Pittsburgh Kansas authorities report. Thirty nine men were trapped in the drift as the mine disaster unfolded and prompted emergency response.

Pittsburgh Kan Pittsburg Reedy and Ryan Stone City

SAULSBURY SELECTED Unanimous Choice For President Pro Tem

Washington reports reveal Senator Wile Jard Laulsbury of Delaware chosen unaminously by the Democratic Senate caucus for President pro tem to succeed Senator Clarke. Laulsbury, elected in January 14, has long been active in Democratic politics and chaired the special committee for the senatorial campaign with Chicago headquarters. Also notes German consul kidnapped for ransom, riots in Hamburg, and the marriage of Editor Hapgood to Elizabeth Reynolds in New York.

Pro Tam Senate Washington Wile Jard Laulsbury Delaware Democratic Senate Clarke Arkansan Bailsbury Thenate Htate Delaware McIter Chicago

Opinions Of Ohio Senators Clash Over Postwar Trade Policy

Washington dispatch reports conflict among Ohio senators and representatives on postwar economic policy. Republicans urge a concrete protective tariff program and swift action in Congress, citing need to shield the United States after the war. Senator Harding predicts President Wilson may favor a defensive tariff, while Senator Pomerene resists talk of housing a high tariff to protect jobs.

Washington Dev Hiroe Fe United States Congress Harding Tari Unif Bostward Pomerene

Morning Christmas Shopping Gains Popularity in Mt Vernon

A local merchant praises morning shopping as a preferred approach for Christmas buying. He argues early hours offer orderly stock, attentive sales help, less crowding, and better time for shoppers to make careful selections, predicting increased morning shopping in Mt Vernon this year.

Mt. Vernon

Live Stock and Grain Prices Across East Buffalo Markets

Eastern markets report animal lots and grain figures with cattle, steers, heifers, cows, sheep and lambs across Cleveland Pittsburgh Cincinnati and Boston. Prices show varied bids for native cattle Yorkers mixed stock and feeders, with totals and consignments noted for regional buyers.

East Buffalo Der Cattie Rowide Smivaud Senes Lambe aWethers Lagen Catte Hes Cleveland Dee Sheen Tambe Tombs Pittsburgh Peo Cate Gowa Bhp Haken Sealer Cincinnati Boston

Exchange of Ideal Yetalls for Farmers Institute

Farmers Institute at Ohio State University hastens to finalize a December 29 program. Rural life specialists will discuss social problems and pig raising while local business leaders join to address community needs. Participants are urged to submit local concerns and engage with veteran farmers for guidance.

Farmers’ Institute Ohio State University Willion Farmers Institute Smyes AL

WELLSMEETING Frances Willard Club Holds December Session

The regular Wellsmeeting of Frances Willard held December 12 at 900 North Mulberry Road featured Ma Walker presiding. Reports from superintendents covered Medical Temperance, Anti Narcotics, and prison reform, with Mrs Creveling selecting Mrs Paddock as deputy for the year.

Frances Willard Pordney Dinion Alek Mre Sarah Paddock Mrn Creveling Mine McCalla Mra Gilmore Moore

Missing girl elopes triggering three county hunt

A frantic search for Lela Bumerat, daughter of hotel keeper Thornton Bumerat, spanned Licking Perry and Franklin counties. She reportedly eloped with Henry Charleston, a married man who fishes at Buckeye Lake, with leads touching Newark Columbus and Pataskala as authorities pursue the case and potential nullification of the marriage.

Thornville Lela Bumerat Charterton Charleston

A Thrilling Experience in Pennsylvania Shop Yards

William Kiger quickly recovered after a Wednesday accident in a Pennsylvania coal car yard. A glide toppled him and he was buried to his chin before fellow workers freed him.

William Kiger Pennsylvania Kiger

Clutter Names Committee to Review City Charter

A committee from the Clutter group and the chamber of commerce will study a proposed city charter for Mr. Vernon. Leaders include Councilman Te P. Rockman, WR, Hookway, and O. K. Galisbury. Joy Headington has moved from Basie kok to Ragoon with Shanghai Life Insurance.

Chamber of Commerce Committee Vernon Jayce. Clutter City Connectiow Te P. Rockman Hookway 0. K. Galisbury

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