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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1920

Page

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Final Summons Prominent City Citizen Bogardus Dies

William P. Bogardus prominent Mt. Vernon hardware merchant died suddenly at 401 North Gay Street Sunday night at 11. He served as bank director, telephone company director, and Insurance vice president. A Civil War veteran, he held church and civic roles and leaves seven children. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 from his home with Rev. Shields officiating.

Wiliam P. Bogardus Vernon North Gay Street Bogardus Bogardun Mt.Vernon New Knox National Bank Mt. Vernon Mt. Vérnon United States Ex. Prése Co Bogardax & Co Elizabeth B. Sperry Frank L. Beam W. T. Bisch Fairmont W. Va Evert Bogardus Walter B. Anderson Washington Jared Sperry Bogardus Thoman L. Bogardus Russell A. Bogardus Presbyterian Church Board of Education

Old Soldier Slain by War Veteran in Morristown

Morristown N J December 37 county prosecutor authorities are investigating the murder of Civil War veteran Doc Lewis at his home near Hibernia. Walter Hed dy 27, a former service man, confessed to the crime and the stolen pension money was found buried at a location he indicated. In a separate item Berlin reports Germany's army strength reduced to 100000 under the Spa agreement with the Allies.

Morristown N. J Doc Wil

Harding to Confer With Leaders on Domestic Problems

Senator Harding shifts from foreign policy to domestic issues and plans conferences this week with senate and house leaders. He will travel to Florida next week to rest and hold talks until March 4, the day of his inauguration. Hays will visit Marion to discuss cabinet selections and Harding's resignation and successor appointment for his unexpired term.

Associated Bannery Marion Harding Senate House Morida Wil Hf. Hays Marion Harry L. Davis

Clash Over The Tariff Bill In Senate Session

In Washington on December 27 Associated Press reports a clash between Republican and Democratic leaders over the house tariff bill. Senator Hitchcock charged the bill aims to erect tariff barriers and not raise revenue, urging delay and broader consideration. Republican leaders denied embargo aims and pledged full discussion next month.

Associated Press Washington Hitchcock Nebraska Finance Committee McCumber Smout Utah

Technical School Proposed for Oberlin College

Oberlin plans a $400000 technical school to house 750 men, to be added to Oberlin College in coming years. President Wenry Churchill King spoke in chapel outlining the project, noting Oberlin’s location between iron and coal districts suits practical industrial training and management needs. He cited ore from Lakes Superior and Michigan and coal from Pennsylvania and Ohio, with Lake Erie district as a key point for the two elements of steel. He mentioned potential harbor improvements along the Makerfront and ties to Lorain Toledo and Cleveland harbors being developed.

Oberlin Oberlin College Wenry Churchill King Oborin King Lakes Superior Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio Lake Erie Makerfront Lorain Toledo Cleveland Alpane Uswoy

Wayorilger Not Candidate for Reelection

Mt Vern mayor Ned Iger, in his first term, announced to The Banner that he will not seek reelection when his term ends January 1 1922. He said he plans to serve until his successor is elected and sworn in, denying rumors of resignation.

Ned W.iiger Mt. Vern Lem Iger Tiger

McGannon Brothers to Testify in Noted Murder Trial

In Cleveland two doctor brothers of Judge William H. McGannon will take the stand for the defense to challenge state witness Miss Mary H. Neeley who testified she saw the fatal shot. Dr J F McGannon will claim Neeley could not have witnessed the tragedy from two blocks away. Dr A C McGannon will say he saw the judge blocks from the scene about 12 30. The shot was fired at 12 87 and Margaret Doyle first testified the judge rode an eastbound street car after midnight on the shooting morning.

Cleveland William H. McGannon Harold C. Kagy Mary H. Neeley J. F. McGannon Miss Neeley Hamilton Avenue Ninth Street A. C. McGannon Kagy Margaret Doyle

Love Affair and Murder in Brooklyn Beauty Shop

Two Brooklyn women were found shot to death in their shop The Little Beauty Parlor Their business partner a nurse Anna Donegan lay with a pistol in hand Edna Hague 26 a widow was found at the door Investigations suggest a marital proposal to Hague prompted the fatal dispute and possible dissolution of the venture

Associated Press Banner New York Brooklyn Anna Donegan Mia Edna Hague

Boy killed in Brooklyn bomb blast at Sterling Place

A bomb exploded in Brooklyn yesterday afternoon after boys found it at Sterling Place and Rogers Avenue. One boy was killed and several others were injured. police say the explosion occurred soon after they picked up the device.

Associated. Prous The Banner New York Sterling Place Rogers Avenue Brooklyn

Noted Gun Man Choto Death Shocks East Side

New York city reports the death of Monk, an infamous East Side gangster, shot late Christmas night while returning home. Five bullets struck him, one in the abdomen, as he attempted to fire back. His fall ends a feared era as followers and rivals faced a hush across the streets. He had been a controversial community figure.

New York Monk Eastman West Hils East Side Monk

Gifts To Ohio Historical Society Highlight Meeting

Five significant presentations were made to the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society at its annual Columbus gathering. Items include a Camp Sherman relics display, a $47,124 Cox trust fund for WWI memorial expansion, a private Ohioans library, a Miamisburg mound with park land, and John Brown relics plus a Merimac cannon cane from Civil War ties. The treasures are in place for public viewing.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society Campbell Camp Sherman James M. Cox Camp Ohio John Brown Mra T. B. Alexander Putda Bay John G. Deshler William G. Deshler Salmon Pf. Chase United States

Woman 115 Years Is Seriously Burned

Mrs. Sarah Quinn, who says she is 115 years old, was nearly asphyxiated in her Chicago home yesterday. Believed to have blown out the fuse and sparked the blaze, she was revived and insisted on leaving the hospital to do the dishes.

Chicago Sarah Quinn An Howe

Disposition of Ward Will Suit in New York City

Dr Freeman Ford Ward, formerly of Mt Vernon, was named in late Margaret C Cole’s will. Mrs Ella L Riley opposed the will claiming undue influence but withdrew from the contest as relatives narrow the case in Surrogate's court.

New ‘York Baturdsy New York City Freeman F. Ward Mt. Vernon Margaret C. Cole William Washington Cole Freeman Ford Ward Ella L. Riley Ward

Proposed Soldiers' Bonus Bill To Cost Taxpayers Big Sum

Washington reports that the soldiers' bonus bill would cost about 2.8 billion dollars, says Secretary Houston before the senate finance committee. He notes the bill adds tax burdens and that cost depends on the four optional aid plans and varied soldier choices.

Associated Press Washington Houston Senate Treasury

Cincinnati coach denounces Ohio Conference football schedule

University of Cincinnati coach Boyd Chambers condemned the Ohio Conference schedule making at Columbus. He said top teams avoid strong opponents, leaving Southern Ohio ignored while Northern colleges group dates among themselves. Chambers cited Miami and St. Xavier as sharing concerns as Cincinnati secured only four conference dates.

Associated Press Cincinnati Boyd Chambers University of Cincinnati Today Columbus Chambers Gem Littin Miami Joe Meyer St. Xavier's College

James K Butler Called by Death

James Knox Butler died at his home at 200 North Cottage Street at 545 p m Saturday from heart disease after over two years illness. He lived much of his life in Mt Vernon was a potter by trade born in New Castle Ohio aged 75. He was a Civil War veteran member of Company C 32nd CV and a longtime G A R member of Mt Vernon. The G A R had charge of the funeral at 230 p m Monday He is survived by his wife and several children including Mrs Ids Hardesty Bladensburg Md Mrs Mae Chase Warren Ohio Byron Butler Brinkhaven Forrest Butler Mt Vernon Mrs Sylvia Purdy Mt Vernon and one brother Frank Butler Coopersdale Ohio. He was previously constable of Clinton township and was a poet of some fame writing patriotic verses.

James Knox Butler North Cottage Street Mr. Butler Mt. Vernon New Castle Ohio Buller G. AR Co. C C. V G. A.R Ids .Hardesty Bladensburg Mae Chase Warren, C Byron Butler Brink Haven Forrest Butler Sylvia Purdy Frank Butler Coopersdale Butler Clinton Township

Cold Wave Warnings Reach Ohio Valley and East

Weather bureau issued cold wave warnings for the Ohio valley Tennessee and east gulf states predicting much colder air to move east of the Mississippi within 36 hours except New England Snow likely tonight in the Great Lakes upper Ohio valley and north Atlantic states with continued cold through Tuesday while some areas may see fair weather.

Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Tennessee East Gulf States New England Great Lakes North Atlantic

Uniontown Fire Ties Arson Ring to Fourth Blaze

Fire gutted a Uniontown business building causing about 150000 dollars in damage. Owner William Pamtelos was briefly arrested then released. State police and fire marshals monitored crowds amid fears of a Fayette arson ring responsible for the spate of blazes.

Associated Press the Banner Uniontown Fayette William Pam ‘Telos

Fall of Fiume Nears as Italian Regulars Close In

Italian regulars approach Fiume edge near DAnnunzio stronghold as forces advance from Flume triangle. Casualties reported on DAnnunzios side. aviation field at Grobnies captured. In Chicago, Dresel Commercial & Savings Bank fails to open. Judge Carpenter petitions bankruptcy. Chicago Trust Co. named receiver.

Associated Press Trieste D'Annunzio Fiume Cavigila D'Annunsio Udine Maly Cagiglig Regula Gabriela d’Annunzio Caviglia Lby Chicago Dresel Commercial & Savings Bank Andrew Dressel Carpenter Federal District Court Chicago Trust Co

Three Wounded in Dublin Disturbances

Three people were wounded in disturbances in Dublin on December 87 as two civilians and a soldier sustained injuries during the unrest.

Dublin Christa@isa

Mercantile Bank of New York to open Hamburg branch

The Mercantile Bank of New York has bought a Hamburg building and will open a branch there mid January. It will also represent Guaranty Trust Co of New York. National City Bank of New York plans to hire staff for a Hamburg branch opening mid next year.

Associated Press Hamburg Germany Mercantile Bank of New York Guarantye Trust Co New York National City Bank of New York

Brother Succeeds Bailey in Putnam County Court

Gov. Cox has appointed D. M. Bailey of Ottawa common pleas judge to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge John P. Ballop. Bailey will serve until May 1971 when Eastman, current judge, must stand for re-election.

Associated Pree Ottawa Cox Baw D. M. Bailey Common Pleas Putnam Ogamery John P. Ballop Eastman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Toma, Bogardus Mount Vernon Berlin Hays WH. P. Bogardus Wayorilger McGannon Choto Ng W. Ilaer DR. Ward James K. Butler G. A. R. Man D’annunzio Brother Bailey
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