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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
1
President Wilson urges universal Red Cross membership during a holiday campaign running through Christmas Eve. He calls it a patriotic duty and the Christmas spirit in action, noting the army navy overseas relief and global aid rely on pledged support to lighten burdens in war torn regions.
London reports that one British and five neutral merchant ships along with a British destroyer and four mine sweepers were sunk in the North Sea by German naval forces while escorting a convoy from Scotland to Norway. Total merchant loss about eight thousand tons. The raid mirrors a previous October operation against a similar convoy.
In London Dee 17 two neutral merchant vessels and a trawler were sunk off Hyne on Dee by destroyers. The announcement was made in the House of Commons by Gore and in the Weise of commons.
President Hoover testifies before the Senate standing committee investigating a sugar shortage. The session continues as committee members question him about conditions and his version of events. The hearing proceeds with questions directed at President Spreckels of the Federal Sugar Refining Co. without a ruling on Hoover's request.
A new photograph shows Greek Premier Venizelos and he states that he will travel to the United States in the spring. No further details on dates or itinerary are provided.
Relief pours into Cleveland as the coal shortage ends a week long strain on industry and streetcar service. Thousands of manufacturing plants reopened today after millions of tons of bituminous coal arrived by lake freighter, resuming operations that had halted Saturday.
Juror George Bachman, a farmer north of Wangoon, reported for duty this morning at the trial of Frederick Lehman charged with the murder of his wife Grace Lehman on the night of September 16. The case centers on alleged motive tied to neighbor Mrs Aley Manton.
Allies may show sympathy to the Bolshevik government as peace talks begin on the eastern front with an armistice between Russia and the Central Powers extended for 2 days and possibly beyond. The move signals coordinated diplomacy while avoiding troop transfers unless reassigned.
Drafters appeal to operators and miners to resume foraging amid fuel shortages. The note cites high mine costs and a sulfur heavy airflow issue in damped ducts. A conference between Dr Garfield and a rail fuel chief discussed improving distribution while coal car shortages persist.
Local newspaper notes Congregoman enlisted in the army as a private. The item mentions his prior status and indicates he has not resigned his current position. Details are incomplete due to OCR errors and unclear surrounding context.
Washington dispatch reports wets and dries in the six hour House debate over the proposed prohibition amendment. Dry supporters say they have 20 votes to spare needed for the two-thirds majority, while wets show strength amid shifting opinions as the measure faces continued opposition.
A public affair centers on an ordinance probe amid questions about its handling and motives. Officials emphasize transparency while residents seek clarity on the probe's scope and timeline.
Washington December 17 The War Department signaled a shake up as Secretary Baker detached officers to sit on the War Council Major General Goethals is offered the post of quartermaster general to succeed Major General Sharpe Provost Marshal General Crowder remains the sole officer on the council not detached from his current office
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