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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1921

Page

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New Proposals In Naval Ratio Presented At Washington

Alternate proposals concerning the 6 5 3 naval ratio were presented to Secretary Hughes and Baron Kato after a Washington session. No formal agreement was reached, with Britain Japan and the United States seen as near to a plan balancing tonnage while allowing a general increase.

Ulys Associated Press Banner Washington State Department Hughes Arthur J. Balfour Baron Kate United States Japan Great Britain Naval Committee of 1 Great Bytalt Hy Apsovialha Bilfour Baron Kato

No Senate Expressions Ahead of Pacific Treaty Vote

Republican and Democratic leaders say definitive estimates on ratification of the four power Pacific treaty will not come before the armament conference ends and the report is issued. Prominent senators from both parties foresee ratification but will withhold judgment until the conference report is certain. The assessments stress considering all conference results together with the treaty.

Tray Senate Lneup Nto Mainy

Toledo Thrift Bread Price Cut Sparks Local Sale

The Toledo Thrift Bread Co announces a one cent per loaf reduction in Toledo bread prices, effective tomorrow across 60 company stores. Affected items include pound and a half loaves at seven cents higher per pound and a nine pound loaf. flour drops to seven dollars per barrel, lard to nine cents, and milk to nine cents per quart.

Associated Prous Toledo Toledo Thrift Brozea Co Ning Conte

Careless driving endangers child in Blackberry alley

A young girl narrowly escaped injury when a motor truck turned into Blackberry alley between Vine and Gambier streets as dusk fell. Her father, Sam Hantman, swooped in and saved her, prompting renewed calls for traffic safety measures and possible alley regulations to prevent future tragedies.

Sam Hantman Blackberry Alley Vine Gambler Mr. Hantman Vernon

Foreign trade shows U S vessel tonnage nearly elevenfold rise

Washington December 15 The tonnage of American vessels registered for foreign trade at the end of the last fiscal year was about 11 times larger than in 1914 The annual report of the Commission of Navigation made public today lists 28 012 vessels of all kinds under American registry on June 1 totaling 18 286 196 gross tons The figures reflect a vast expansion in U S maritime activity and registry since 1914.

Washington Commission of Navigation

Vote on ratification of the Anglo Irish treaty

Dublin reports indicate a vote on ratification in a public session as Dail Eireann considers the Anglo Irish treaty. Michael Collins, a leading advocate, expects the decision after a secret session. In London, Asquith addresses the Commons praising the treaty for Irish autonomy within the empire.

Dail Eireann House of Commons Dublin Michael Collins Dail Associated Press London Hase of Commons Asquith Ireland

Senate Adopts Holiday Recess Resolution

Washington December 10 The senate adopted the Curtis resolution to adjourn for its holiday recess from December 22 to January The measure now goes to the house where favorable action is anticipated.

Washington Senate Congress House

Pole Breaks at Work Breaks Bell Employee Harold Gordon

Harold Gordon of Bell Telephone Co sustained a broken leg Wednesday afternoon while at work near the city. An iron rail ripped and let a pole down breaking both bones of his right leg. He was taken to a local physician and later moved to Mount Vernon hospital.

Harold Gordon Bell Telephone Co Mt. Vernon

Rate Increase Blocked by Common Pleas Court

Cincinnati December 16 Judge Edward Dixon issued a temporary injunction stopping Union Gas and Electric Co from implementing a 6 cent gas rate tomorrow. The court set December 30 as the new effective date, with the company likely to appeal. The prior rate stood at 3 6 cents.

Cincinnati Common Pleas Court Edward, Dixon Union Gas and Electric Co

New steam heating plant at Mt Vernon labeled a success

The Rich Sampliner Knitting Mills Co. completed a new steam heating system at the Eagle mills building on West Vine street with Knox Plumbing & Heating Co. testing satisfactory. The Mt. Vernon plant now employs 71 workers, houses 42 machines, and aims to raise daily output from 70 to over 200 dozen bathing salts. Manager Jones reports steady expansion and improvements, with production shifting from Cleveland to Mt. Vernon for final operations.

Rich-Bampliner Knitting Mills Co W. C. Jones Eagle Mills West Vine Street Knox Plumbing &Heating Co Rich-Sampliner Company Mt. Vernon Jones Rich- Sampliner Knitting Mills Co South Main Street Hagle Mills Rich-Sampliner Knitting Mills Co Cleveland Shipping Department Joney

Knecht Wins First Prize At Columbus Kiwanis Dinner

George Knecht attended a Columbus Kiwanis dinner to hear Roger Babson and Capt Eddie Rickenbacher. He then went to the Columbus Chamber of Commerce address at the C of C auditorium. He drew the first prize, a child’s automobile, from the P I Haynes Motorcycle Co. spotlight incentive.

Columbus Roger Babson Columbus Chamber of Commerce George Knecht Knecht Mr. Babson Eddie Rickenbacher Ace Kiwanis Club Avery & Loeb Co P. 1. Haynes Motorcycle Co Kiddie Rickenbacher Kiwanta Club C. of C Babson

Fort Worth Lynching Tree Ordered Cut Down

Fort Worth officials ordered the removal of the town’s well known lynching tree near the county jail after two hangings in the past year. The second item reports a Vatican storeroom fire near St. Peter’s dome, hindered by a weak water supply before flames were controlled.

Fort Worth Tex Vatican Rome Vatican Landing Church of St. Peter's

Soviet Assia Makes a Payment to Poland in Gold and Jewels

In Warsaw on December 14, the Soviet government sent its first peace treaty payment to Poland. Diamonds, rubles, and other precious stones and gold bars filled 100 cases, weighing about 1280 pounds, transported by a special train with military escort. The bullion strengthens Poland's gold reserve after the Riga accord.

Warsaw Poland Riga

Kentucky guards to deploy gas on Breathitt jail gang cave

Jackson Ky Dec 15 the first use of tear gas in Kentucky criminal pursuit began today as state guards hunt three leaders of the mountaineer mob that stormed Breathitt county jail last Saturday killing a man and wounding a woman. Guards plan to lob gas and grenades into a cave where the fugitives are believed hiding after Alfred Noble retrieved word from them.

Jackson Kentucky Hreathitt County Holbrook Holbrook of the State Forces Alfred Noble Bud Noble Breathitt County

Caton Heads Ohio State Grange Master

Harry Caton of Fresno Ohio was elected master of the Ohio State Grange succeeding L J Taber who resigned as state director of agriculture. The decision was announced in Cincinnati on December 15 by Associated Press.

Associated Press Banner Cincinnati Harry Ca’ton Fresno Ohio Ohio State Grange L. J. Taber

Blaze Destroys Buildings in Adelphi Village Fire

Fire swept Adelphi at the Ross Pickaway and Hocking county junction destroying property estimated at 30000 dollars. The Red Men's hall and Reed's hotel were among the structures burned as fire departments from Conto nte and Laurelville battled the blaze.

Chillicothe Adelphi Ross Pickaway Hocking Red Men's Hall Reed Conteotne Laurelville

Guardsmen Protect Union Miners On Duty In Kansas

National guardsmen, mostly cavalry, entered Kansas coal fields to protect union miners who faced obstruction from crowds of women, relatives, and sweethearts. About 300 moved on duty, with a 3,000-strong guard ready. Commanders weighed use of force if disobedience continued as officers favored persuasion but feared further riots.

Pittsburg Kas National Guardsmien Kansan Gierburg Roops

Germany cannot pay and seeks moratorium

The German government informed the guarantees committee that it is impossible to meet the January 19 payment. If the moratorium is not granted, Germany will seek a credit operation to raise funds by selling land.

Berlin Dec. U Committee of Guarantees Germany Vernmient

New Trial Granted for Former Mayor Calvert

The court of appeals ordered a new trial for former Mayor J. J. Calvert in the common pleas court after a conviction for intent to kill. The shooting occurred last March 11 during a whiskey raid. Calvert faces a penitentiary sentence of one year awaiting retrial.

ST. Clairsville Dea Court of Appeals J. J. Calvert Calvert Ute Penitentiary

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