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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson arrived in Genoa and Milan on a European trip, greeted by vast crowds who pressed close and some attempted to touch his hand. In Milan he was welcomed at the city hall and royal palace after a day of ceremonies despite rain and crowded streets.
The late former president Theodore Roosevelt died early today at his Oyster Bay home after a New Year’s Day rheumatic attack. Miss Josephine Striker, his secretary, relayed the news from Paris and Oyster Bay, noting the illness confined him to his room and then worsened overnight.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Polish troops stormed the airfield at Lawies near Posen on Sunday. The German garrison and all airplanes were reportedly captured after a fierce clash, according to a dispatch from Pow?e.
Copenhagen Jan 6 Count George Von Hertling former imperial German chancellor died Saturday night in Rubpolding Bavaria after six days of illness. Born 1840 he led the Clerical party and was a noted writer on Catholicism and political sociology. He became chancellor in October 1917 succeeding Dr. von Bethmann Hollweg and resigned in the fall of last year.
The eighty third general assembly convened at 10 o clock to face taxation prohibition and postwar reconstruction. After prayers the roll of counties was called and newly elected members presented certificates and were sworn in by a state supreme court justice before the house elected its officers.
Former Democratic candidate Henry Ford filed a formal contest against the Michigan United States senate results led before Vice-President Marshall. Ford alleged excessive campaign spending by Trueman H. Newberry and intimidation of voters with improper ballot rejection, seeking a recount and urging committee review.
Polish troops seized a railway station at Chroshehnik near Bentchen and issued an ultimatum to the German commander there. The German refusal to surrender prompts defense of Bentchen. The disruption risks Berlin and northern Germany, including supply lines between Berlin and Silesia and northern fort provisioning.
The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business December 31. The state department of banking issued a similar call to state banks for a December 31 condition report.
A report identifies Alabama native Alexander King as the United States Solicitor General designate. The announcement notes his confirmation path and responsibilities representing the federal government before the Supreme Court.
Corporal William J. Sresholtz of Knox County's Battery A describes the unit's movements from Camp Sheridan Alabama through France, front lines near Verdun, and support to the 28th Division. He notes armistice signing, transport routes, and Christmas hopes as the Battery prepared to go home.
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