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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
1
Dover N J December report on a spectacular fire at the Pickinny arsenal that caused four buildings to burn with about 1,000,000 dollars in losses. Private Oliver McGormick of Akron Ohio died from injuries and three others were in critical condition.
Fred C. Croxton and Dr. J. B. Hagerty propose enlarging Ohio State Bureau of Markets with a division of Information and market news service and other key units. Budgeted for the divisions totals 39,850 dollars. Governor Cox and Attorney General Petco Jones back the plan for a state agency expansion.
Ohio wheat acreage for winter crops stands at 2,476,000 acres, down from 2,811,000 a year ago. The December crop report cites weather and harvest infestation by the heliotrope fly as factors lowering planted and harvested area, with the winter wheat condition two points below the year average on December 1.
The senate defeated the state income tax bill for the second time with a 16 to 11 vote, failing to reach the necessary majority. General Pershing arrived in Toledo and will speak this evening, receiving a royal welcome from the city.
Warden P B Thomas received letters from two inmates, both Seventh-day Adventists, asking to be relieved from prison knitting mill duties on Saturdays due to religious rest. He replied that they have broken other commandments and thus cannot claim a heightened conscience. one inmate is jailed for murder and the other for robbery.
The Mexican reply to the last American note on the Jenkins cause was received at the state department. Officials said the official text differed only slightly from Associated Press reports and would not comment until studied. It was inferred the note did not make a favorable impression.
Below zero temperatures were reported last night and early this morning in New York and the New England states with a record low 22 below zero at Northfield. The Weather Bureau forecast a moderation tonight and Friday across the eastern and New England areas, the Chen valley and the lower lake region.
Columbus December 18 The general assembly pressed to enact an income tax measure before recess. The bill failed in the Senate 16 to 12 but may be reconsidered. If passed it goes to the House. a change to the Smith one per cent law is discussed. The new prohibition enforcement bill is held until after holidays. Both houses recess January 12.
Five persons were killed and several wounded in Pondichery the capital of French India during a crowd surge at an official election gathering. The blast disrupted the event and caused extensive damage as authorities investigated the incident.
General Pershing stirred Columbus crowds as he bid farewell after a six hour visit. Two thousand people shook his hand along the parade route and at the statehouse. Governor Cox and Mayor Karb praised Pershing at a dinner where Keifer and ex-Governor Campbell also attended. He urged universal training for America.
In Cincinnati on Monday six saloonkeepers pleaded guilty in federal court to violating wartime prohibition. Each was fined five dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days imprisonment by Judge Peel. Five others pleaded not guilty.
Obstructions to withdrawing Captain D Annunzio forces alter the Fiume situation. Soldiers protest to remain in Flame and swear annexation, with elements seeking a permanent Italian garrison under D Annunzio. Plebiscite looms as sentiments stay high.
The National Canners convention in Cleveland will attract about 5,000 visitors. The Canning Machinery and Supplies Association and the National Canned Foods and Dried Fruits Broker Association will meet concurrently.
A two day checker tournament will be held in Columbus on December 1 and 2 by the Ohio Checker Association. Robinson of Springfield serves as president and Ld. Goldsmith of Columbus is secretary of the organization.
Major Charles B. Clark of Denison University earns a decoration for service. East Liverpool police seize a truckload of gin and whiskey worth 100 dollars. West Liverpool detectives seek a thief who stole 4,000 valuables from a local store. Nellie Holmes dies after a bullet wound while trying to mediate a fight in Cincinnati. Major W. G. Harding to speak to the American Electric Railways Association on January 28 in Cleveland. Attorney Thomas J. Beatty stands trial for misappropriation of funds as a probate judge. Chardon reports 18 inches of snow, its heaviest ever. Cleveland wholesale district plagued by a disastrous fire. Ajax Rubber Co to build a 1 to 1.25 million dollar tire casing plant in Sandusky. Austrian rail travel to pause over Christmas week due to coal shortages.
Columbus December 18 B O Randall historian and reporter for the Ohio supreme court died at his home at age 60. Since 1895 he had been official court reporter and he served as a delegate to the Republican national convention in 1904. He was well known in Mt Vernon where he gave an address last fall on the League of Nations.
Colonel Edward Wilson editor of the Ohio State Journal since 1905 and former U S marshal of Porto Rico for five years died at his home in Columbus at age 78. He served with the 1st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War and previously edited a paper at Ironton Ohio.
Washington December 18 senators on the floor discussed reopening the peace treaty issue within weeks amid a railroad bill debate. The diverse group urged conciliation and urged acting independently of executive opinion to end suspicions and establish a peaceful state. Senator Knox renewed two resolutions to declare peace. Findlay lumber dealers hold a regional convention there.
A Lemberg newspaper reports a wave of pogroms in a Ukrainian district amid General Denikine’s forces. It says about 5000 Jews were killed in Yekaterinoslav, a figure the paper asserts as fact.
Fragmentary OCR reports show a Washington scene where legislation faced another delay as senators declined to act at the appointed time. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged text, but the event concerns a legislative measure and Senate procedure.
President Wilson remains undecided on returning railroads to private control. Tumulty told a delegation representing labor and farming groups that White House would delay reform for two years. Administration had not yet issued an authoritative position since May when he planned to scrutinize government control.
The senate peace issue may be taken up Saturday as discussions resume this week. Reported moves aim to secure swift action and clear communication on the treaty amid ongoing Washington diplomacy and political maneuvering.
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