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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
1
Philadelphia July 18 ten percent reduction in the Pennsylvania Railroad working force to be made this week. In the eastern region alone 11 000 to 12 000 men will be laid off as expenses have exceeded income for some time. A formal statement will be issued later today.
Washington reports Prof. Casanowics of the National Museum argues cosmetics date to ancient times. He notes Egyptian, Phoenician, Assyrian, Babylonian and Greek women used facial paints, perfumes, and alabaster containers, with alcohol roots linked to modern terms.
The common pleas court debated dissolving an injunction in the Herrod v. J. R. Greet case to permit Be roight Be al lowed to enter the premises for cutting and threshing wheat. After lengthy proceedings, the relief sought was granted. Ewalt and Siar represented plaintiffs while Carr and Ferenbaugt defended the defendant.
In Cleveland yesterday afternoon a man armed with an ax fortified himself in a rear shed at 6807 Portage Avenue and held four patrolmen at bay for about 30 minutes before police, after a council of war and reinforcements, broke in and disarmed him. The suspect was subdued after a physical struggle.
Berlin July 19 Prince Joachim of Hohenzollern youngest son of the former Emperor William killed himself at Potsdam. He faced financial difficulties after a recent divorce and had served on both fronts in the war. Friends deny scandal as the motive, citing money troubles from limited crown funds.
Dr Colville's Buick maintains the early lead in the Chamber of Commerce auto race with 140 miles covered. Secretary Hoy L Russell gains ten miles on Monday morning, boosting his total toward the hundred forty mile goal.
Washington July 19 The ticket nomination of Gov James Cox is linked to a White House conference with Wilson as governors and about 300 mayors gathered It sparked a wild showing of support for Cox and a talk of his being president Tomorrow Homer Cummings and committee members arrive to discuss campaign management and finances Cox declines to respond to Harding statements and will answer in his acceptance speech
In Columbus on July 18 the National Woman's Party aims to press Senator Harding to use influence with Tennessee Republicans to back the federal woman suffrage amendment. In Cincinnati George Hale, 47, dies from blood poisoning caused by a bone lodged in his throat.
Major John B. Hunt formerly governor of Governors Island prison and two sergeants connected to Grover Cleveland Bergdoll escape face court martial today at the War Department in Washington. A Bergdoll capture rumor from Atlantic City could influence the proceedings and his potential testimony.
Governor Cox Democratic presidential nominee arrives in Columbus after conference with President Wilson. He plans to handle state business today and meet the Democratic national committee tomorrow.
Bryant R. Sockman of Wayne township died Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock in the home where he was born. He had been in ill health for some time and fell ill Sunday morning at 6 o clock. He was 63 years old. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 10 PM at Green Valley church with Rev. Holsingahead officiating. He is survived by his wife Rebecca Lockman a son Paul a daughter Maude Brown eight grandchildren and two brothers Mam Sockman of Weston Ohio and RP Lockman of West High street.
A strike by 5000 elevated workers, shopmen, and trackmen in Chicago ended after a compromise. The workers receive a retroactive increase dating from July, easing injuries endured when an automobile turned over during earlier events. Andrew Kalp and Roy Carlisle were among the injured.
A Rural Telephone Subscribers committee presented a demand to Knox County commissioners asking removal of all taxpayer funded phones except those used by the surveyor and sheriff. No action was recorded. The committee planned meetings with local business leaders and upcoming gatherings in Pipesville and Danville to present the Patrons' Executive committee stance amid ongoing settlement efforts.
James A. White of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League announced that the national executive committee will meet in Washington next Thursday instead of Columbus. The agenda is to decide whether the group will back Governor Cox or Senator Harding or neither, leaving candidate choice to individual voters.
Two motor lorries loaded with soldiers were attacked by civilians in Cork as bombs were hurled at the vehicles. Between 60 and 70 soldiers were wounded in the attack, with 39 bombs reportedly thrown at the lorries.
Associated Press reports in Asheville on July 19 that the Southern Newspaper Publishers association opened its 18th annual convention. Topics included wood pulp, dailies and Sunday editions pricing, lower-class footages, newsprint supply, and fiber questions.
In Pittsburgh at Union Collieries Co mine near the city eight men including a night foreman two fire bosses two ore pumpers and three laborers were entombed when a powerful blast at 3 40 am followed an earlier shutdown for repairs. Rescue crews from the U S Bureau of Mines worked to reach them today as the cage entrance was blown clear of debris.
London July 19 The British government received a note from the Russian soviet government stating Russia is prepared to agree to an armistice and to make peace with Poland.
Ohio enters a pivotal political week as national committee meetings start in Columbus. Democratic leaders, Governor Cox, and Roosevelt plan campaigns while Republicans prepare for Harding notification in Marion. Garfied park hosts the Thursday event with Maugherty as host. state committee eyes August 17 convention in Columbus after August 10 primaries.
Seven coal miners were reported entombed at Union Collieries Co. in Kenton near Pittsburgh after an early morning explosion. The U S Bureau of Mines received the report and dispatched a first aid car to the scene.
The first grand council of 16 railroad brotherhoods begins in Chicago to decide on wage board awards. Officials expect a decision by tomorrow and indicate workers seek a raise from a 3 percent base, with the impact running into millions. In Marietta, Republicans organize a Harding club.
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