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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1920

Page

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Germany Accepts Allied Demands for Coal Delivery

Belgium July 15 Germany notified the allied premier that her cabinet agreed to the demands for two million tons of coal monthly under three conditions and other minor terms. The essentials: allocation of Silesian coal or 1.5 million tons monthly for northern Germany, a mixed commission to Essen to inspect food and housing, and Allied funds or private credit to import more food.

EPA Belgium Germany Lloyd George Essen Thirl

Democratic Platform Praised by Labor Leader Gompers

Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor report the Democratic platform as likelier to advance human rights than the Republican plank. The AFL analysis says labor is not partisan to a party but to justice and freedom, urging voters to weigh party records accordingly.

Associated Press Banner Washington San Francisco Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Yesto Federation Montreal Republican Party Labor of America

Morrison Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor in N C

Cameron Morrison of Charlotte won the Democratic nomination for governor in North Carolina, defeating Lieutenant Governor C. Max Gardner of Shelby in the recent primary by a 9209 vote majority.

Raleigh N. C Cameron Morrison Charlotte North Carolina C. Max Gardner Shelby

Trails End Notification Sets Cox Roosevelt Meeting

Columbus hosts the Democratic National Committee next Tuesday for a conference with Governor Cox and Franklin D Roosevelt. E H Moore Youngstown campaign manager and Thobo of Columbus indicate formal notification ceremonies will occur at Trailsand near Dayton. Committeemen travel from San Francisco while Cox and Roosevelt head from Washington after a Sunday Wilson talk to map campaign policy and roles.

Columbus Democratic National Committee Cox Franklin D. Roosevelt E. H. Moore Youngstown San Francisco Trailsand Dayton Thobo Roosevelt Washington Wilson

Convention After State Primary In Ohio Held Soon

Columbus, Ohio July 16 W W Durbin of Kenton, chairman of the Democratic state executive committee, said the Democratic state platform convention would probably be held within a week after the August 10 state-wide primary.

Columbus W. W. Durbin Kenton Democratic State Executive Committee Ohio

Miller Appointed State Public Works Chief by Cox

John J. Miller a Democrat from Van Wert was reappointed state superintendent of public works today by Governor James M. Cox in Columbus Ohio The announcement comes as Cox taps Miller for continued oversight of state construction and infrastructure projects reflecting steady leadership for public works through the term.

Associated Plan To the Banner Columbus John J. Miller van Wort James M. Cox

Indictments Returned for Murder in Chicago Case

A Chicago jury returned two indictments for murder against Carl Wanderer who confessed to killing his wife and an unknown man. The case centers on the alleged double homicide with ongoing legal proceedings following the confession.

Chicago Ill Carl Wanderer

Harding Still At Work On That Speech

Senator Harding resumed work on his acceptance speech in Marion. No visitors were expected as he planned to devote most of his time to finish it for distribution to news services and newspapers across the country by Saturday.

Associated Prout Marion Harding

Eastern Union Baptist Sunday School Convention at Mt Calvary

The forty first annual session of the Eastern Union Baptist Sunday school convention was held at Mt Calvary Baptist church on South Mulberry Street. Officers elected include President F L Reynolds Columbus, Vice President Anna Curtis Chillicothe, Secretary Lela Waldroph Columbus, Assistant Secretary Albert Fields Mt Vernon, Treasurer Emily Hurrin Washington D D H Instructor EH M Gentry Portsmouth. Music Director Mary Hill Chillicothe, Organist Emily Frey Zanesville. Delegates in attendance found the sessions very interesting and the convention will close Friday evening.

Eastern Union Baptist Sunday School Convention Mt. Calvary Baptist Church South Mulberry Street F. L. Reynolds Columbus Anna Curtis Chillicothe Lela Waldroph Albert Fields Mt. Vernon Emily Hurrin Washington D. H EH. M. Gentry Portsmouth Mary Hill Emily Frey Zanesville

French books to be brought here monthly by France America

Paris reports ten French books will be highlighted each month by the Comite France America. A commission of ten prominent men, including four Academie Fran aise members, will select one recent book in ten literature departments such as poetry history economics and art. The lists in French and English will be mailed to libraries universities and other institutions in the United States to foster Franco American understanding.

Paris Comite France-Amerique Dtwolt France United States United Stat Academie Francaise Gabriel Hanotaux Maurice Barres Emile Boutroux Henry Bordeaux

Moore Urged as Chairman for National Democratic Committee

Ohio report notes pressure from Gov Cox supporters to appoint J H Moore as head of the national Democratic committee and lead the campaign. George H White arrives with Moore's push to keep him from stepping aside. White urges Cox to use influence to keep Moore in charge. Officers of the National Woman's Party travel to confer with Cox about suffrage ratification in Tennessee.

Columbus James M. Cox J. H. Moore Democratic Natonal Committee George H. White Marietta San Francisco Moore Cox White Northhee Ohio Vie National Woman's Party Tennessee

Hostility in the WS elections grows in Ireland

Dublin July 16 The county council elections leave 28 of 32 counties in direct hostility to the central government. Courts award compensation to relatives of murdered and injured policemen and to owners of burned premises, totaling near £760,000, with local authorities refusing to collect taxes for payments. Government to enforce collection by bill in Parliament.

Hannery Dublin Rasea Dail Bireann

Wheat futures fall first time in three years

Chicago July 15 Prices for future wheat deliveries opened lower than expected with December delivery quoted near 2.72 to 2.75 dollars. Traders had anticipated about 8.86 dollars but initial figures suggested a weak start for the session.

Associated Prem Tre Bann Chicago

Harvest Tragedy: Danville Farmer George Shaw Dies in Field

Danville July 15 George Shaw aged 63 collapsed and died in a harvest field near Danville after working with a binder. Coroner ruled apoplexy. Survived by wife and three daughters. Funeral set for Saturday at 2 PM at M E church Danville with Rev Du Hadway officiating. Burial in Workman cemetery.

Danville George Shaw Shaw Hazel Harmer Mra. Vincent. Welker M. Vernon Gudhran Adel Inome M. EB Rev du Hadway Workman Cemetery

Chimpanzee Susette Bears First US Captive Infant

New York July 15 In the Bronx Zoo a chimpanzee named Susette, once a famed star, gave birth to the first infant of the species born in the United States and the second born in captivity. Father Doma ceased his yelping in celebration as doctors said mother and baby rested peacefully.

Associated Press New York Susette Bronx United States Doma

Washington to Welcome Cox Roosevelt to Capital

July 15 in the national capital Cox and Roosevelt will be greeted with a parade and labor group activity. Roosevelt aims to start a write from New York on Friday while Cox arrives Saturday forenoon as guest of former Representative Timothy Ansberry. A Cox Roosevelt club will form after the demonstration, with no other conferences scheduled besides a Sunday morning talk with President Wilson.

Washington National Capital Cox Roosevelt Wilson White House New York Timothy T. Ansberry Cox and Roosevelt Club Governor Cox bin Running Mite

Shamrock IV Looks Like a Winner Today

Shamrock IV appears poised for victory in the first American cup race, with Resolute withdrawn for repairs after a broken halyard. Skipper Capt. Charles Adams leads the Shamrock’s British crew, aiming to finish within the six hour limit as racing opens at Sandy Hook on July 15.

IBY Prean Sandy Hook Shamrock IV N.Y Charles Adams N. Y Resolute Associated Press the Hook New York Bay Sound Great Sand Pit Great Britain and America Wiliam P. Burton Charles F. Adams Boston Ambrose Channel

Salary standards adjusted by state officials

Columbus July 15 Associated Press reports Vernon Riegel state superintendent of public instruction says salary standards set by the conference of superintendents of schools have eased unrest among teachers. District adherence is high, though poorer counties face shortages as teachers drift to higher paying urban districts. Rural districts lack county normal schools, but shortages lessen as districts offer city comforts and hospitable environments.

Uy Associated Press Columbus Conference of Superintendents of Schools Vernon Riegel Riegel

Spanish author Baragossa dies in Spain

Spanish author I frano de Cavia, long ill, died yesterday in Baragossa, Spain, at age noted for his literary work and public presence.

Baragossa Spain Mariano de Cavia

Christensen Nominated For Presidency By Labor Party

Chicago July 15 The Committee of 48 reconvened to form a Labor party selecting Parley Parke Christensen of Salt Lake City as presidential nominee and Max F Hayes of Cleveland as vice president after long deliberations.

Max F. Hayes Cleveland Chicago Committee of 48 Labor Party J. A. H. Hopkins la Folfetti Parley Parke Christensen Salt Lake City Utah Richard Potta Texas la Follette W. J. Bryan Potts Christensen

Airplanes Prepared for 9000 Mile Nome Flight Return

Four trim looking airplanes lined up at Mitchell field awaiting the start signal for the 9000 mile flight to Nome Alaska and back. The expedition aims to establish an air route to the northwest corner of the American continent for military use.

Associated Press Mineola Mitchell Field Nome Alaska

Strike in Chicago Leaves City Paralyzed in Auto Crash Toll

A July 15 auto crash toll rose as a fourteen year old girl died after traffic congestion caused by an electrical workers strike crippled Chicago transportation. Dozens were injured in multiple accidents during the disruption.

Associated Press Banner Chicago

Marked improvement in all food crops in midwest

Associated Press notes a marked improvement in principal midwest crops. J B Howard, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says there is no danger of starvation. Corn prospects are fair, wheat better, and with good July and August weather, yields should be solid though under normal. Kansas and Oklahoma expect better wheat than last year.

Associated Press Chicago Middle West J. B. Howard Themerican Farm Bureau Federation Howard Kansas Oklahoma

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