Davis inaugurated Ohio Governor in Columbus ceremony
Harry L. Davis, Republican and former Cleveland mayor, was sworn in as Ohio’s 287th governor before thousands. The day included a short inaugural address, a large parade with 1500 National Guardsmen, a rotunda reception, and the first inaugural ball charging $3 admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated ,Press
Banner
Columbus
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Ohio
James M. Cox
Dayton
State Capitol Building
Cox
Davis
C. T. Marshall
Zanesville
Ohio Supreme Court
W. W. Bustard
Beere- Trice
Tracey
Old Guard
Columbus Republican Glee Club
Ohio National Guard
Canton
H. J. Taylor
Ohio State Capitol
Statehouse
Davis Takes The Oath OF Office
Harry L. Davis, Republican of Cleveland, took the oath as Ohio governor at noon amid a 17 gun salute and anthem sung by thousands. He succeeded James M. Cox, who retired to private life after ten years of public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Jack Tara
Ohio Naval Militia
Buckeye
Harry L. Davis
Cleveland
Ohio
Mlathouse
Promises Made By New Governor in Inaugural Address
Governor Harry L. Davis lays out aims in his inaugural address to the people and the Eighty-fourth General Assembly. He pledges to run state business like a private firm, cut unnecessary commissions, and curb duplication. He advocates home rule taxation for cities while preserving the rural one per cent law, strict enforcement of laws, and a state police to enforce the Crabbe Act. He calls for restrained pardons and limited prisoner releases. He also proposes a highway plan to improve marketing and road construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Browerd
Columbus, O
the Commonwealth
Eighty-fourth General Assembly
Harry L. Davis
Atate
Crabbe
Ohio's New Governor Sets 10 State Reform Priorities
The governor outlines plans to extend workers compensation to occupational diseases, accelerate claims, expand Americanization efforts, curb Bolshevik influence, tighten stock sales laws, and boost Ohio State University to top national status while ensuring rapid, essential legislation only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State University
United States
Cardinal Gibbons proposes Ruth memorial replacing Ruth School
New York January 10 Cardinal Gibbons urges the Knights of Columbus to back a national tribute to Babe Ruth. He suggests diverting funds to rebuild St Marys Industrial School for dependent and wayward boys in Baltimore which Ruth once attended. Brother Paul notes local efforts to build a cathedral but supports the school rebuilding. The letter cites wartime service by the Knights as context for the appeal. Newark Ideals bowling team to play Lewis Mothlers in Vermont Tuesday at Barre's alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cardinal Gibbons
Babe" Ruth
Baltimore
Supreme Board of Directors
Kuiehts of Columbus
St. Mary's Industrial School of
Ruth
Ruth School
Paul
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's
Babe Ruth
Hetzel Named Sales Manager of Rubber Co
The Knox Tire and Rubber Co. of Mt. Vernon announces A. B. Hetzel as general sales manager. Hetzel is known in tire circles nationwide, previously with Diamond Rubber Co. and Republic Rubber Co. He will oversee U S advertising, per B. Frantz, president and general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Tire & Rubber Co
A. 8. Hetsel
Hetzel
Ure
Old Diamond Rubber Co
Republic Rubber Co
Mt. Vernon
Ohio
Horsel
United States
B. &. Frantz
Harding Steps Out In The U S Senate Monday
President elect Harding resigns his Ohio senate seat and forwards the resignation to Columbus for action by Governor Harry L. Davis. Davis plans to name Frank B. Willis as his successor, with Willis set to begin March term. Harding will resign January 15 to focus on preparation for his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harry x. Davis
Ohio
Davis
Old Guard
State Capitol
House of Representatives
C. T. Marshall
Ohio Supreme Court
Darvis
Elect Davin
Broad Street
Statehouse
Senate Chamber
Memorial Hall
Associated Press
Marion
Harding
Harry L. Davis
Senate
Frank B. Willis
Wills
Gasoline Sales Rise in Ohio for 1920 This Year
Ohio gasol ine sales jumped to 1,418,884 barrels more in 1920 than 1919, per State Oil Inspector Charles L. Rosch. He warns dealers to perform proper inspections before selling gasoline oil or benzine to prevent accidents and legal issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
The
Banner
Columbus
Ohio
Charles L. Reseh
Rosch
First Woman Serves on Cuyahoga Grand Jury
Cleveland January 10 The first woman to serve on a grand jury in Cuyahoga County has begun duties. Mrs. Cora M. Cross of 948 Waldo Road Cleveland, mother of three, will spend much of the day at the old courthouse for the next three months as the grand jury handles a heavy docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prena
Barness
Cleveland
Cuyahoga County
Cora M. Cross
Waldo Road
Cross
Insanity From Liquor Shows Large Increase
Chicago reports a rise in insanity from alcoholism in Cook County Hospital after prohibition. Dr. James Whitney notes a 33 percent December 1920 increase and 16 percent November rise, with October up from prior months and September up 80 percent. Prohibition will eventually lessen insanity, the report adds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
The
Banner
Chicago
Cook County
James Whitney
Insanity Commission
Hall
Controversy Over Non Partisan League Touches Kan Sask
Associated Press report from Rehnery Kansas January 1 notes sharp lines in the controversy over the entry into Kansas of the Non Partisan League movement. A. C. Townsley leads mass meetings while American Legion posts statewide organize to oppose the movement and demand Townsley depart the state. Leaders clash as plans form to curb Treageu action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Preas
Rehnery SA
Kas
League
A. C. Townsley
American Legion
Treageu
Townsley
The
New Laws Aimed At Skunk Hunting Season
Associated Press report from Columbus notes a bill by Representative Lawyer of Guern seeking to set an open skunk season from Nov 15 to March 1. The measure would ban skinning skunks out of season and classify nuisance killings as illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Columbus
Guern
Investigation of Activities of Lumber Men
An extension investigation into lumber manufacturers near national and regional associations is conducted by the Justice Department with help from the Federal Trade Commission. The report to Congress notes aims to reveal the industry's stance on national legislation revenue-law changes price and production controls reforestation and other issues. It cites correspondence showing price lists as an established practice and alleges efforts to suppress competition and restrict production across woods and regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Broan
Bennery
Washington
Detroit Officials in Contempt Over Rail Crossing
Circuit Judge Harry J. Dingeman awaited ruling on contempt as Detroit officials crossed the city tracks with the new municipal street railway despite a court injunction. Detroit United Railways executive KE Burdick said he would sue the city for false arrest after a guard escorted him to Belle Isle while attempting to serve the injunction. Police, laborers and guards were stationed at the crossing site early Sunday to oversee the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Harry J. Dingeman
Lala
Clty
Detroit United Railways
Municipal Street Railway
KE. J. Burdick
Didgeman
Burdick
Bae
Belle Isle
One Man Killed in Gun Battle in Detroit
In Detroit this morning a gun fight between two policemen and five suspected safe crackers in an automobile left one man dead and two wounded. The exchange lasted about 12 minutes with around fifty shots fired. Police pursued leads as investigators probed the incident and reviewed nearby evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Detroit
Also Mentioned on This Page
Congress
EB. L. Taylor
T. “Matewall
State of
Euclid Avenue Baptist Church
Davin
Small
John C. Speaks
Columbus Barracks
Ohio State
Binine Club
Cincinnati
State House
Elks’ Home
State
Newark
My. Vernon
Lewis Mothlers
Barre
Hetzell
B. F. Franz
Knox Tire Co
Wetzell
Department of Justice
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!