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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
4
A late issue of the Cologne Gazette claims American forces in France total under 100000, with minimal troop transport since last year and shortages of uniforms ammunition and war materiel. It notes home front strain, rising food shortages and poor morale, praising German propaganda as good news for Germans and predicting a harsh shock when truth arrives.
After dawn news reaches New York of German threats, 110 men enlist in the naval reserve declaring they want revenge. A renewed national push draws volunteers for naval, Army, and home front services as recruitment surges in camps, shipyards, arsenals, and munitions factories. Congress and the public eye turn toward federal controls, with a July 1 plan to consolidate express services under a government run by Director MuAdoo, creating the Federal Express Company to replace private carriers and map a unified parcels post system across the country.
The remark notes that railroad difficulties persist but the government now holds the railroads, implying a shift in control and potential impact on operations and logistics.
The president urges help for Russia as most Russians sympathize with the Allies yet lack organization, food, and leadership. Discussion centers on delivering food and arms, propagandistic effort, and possibly western front intervention, anticipating postwar financial options.
A newspaper page quotes readers on whether war is wanted or avoided, noting mixed views and editorials. The piece highlights calls for restraint, opposition to endless warfare, and the fear of public indifference to peace while urging a strong stance against aggression. It references wartime sentiment, censorship debates, and editorial responses.
Fragmentary wartime note praises Franco American solidarity. It claims Marshal Joffre’s word and the French army are ours with the Marne as a symbol of shared victory. The tone is proud, urging continued unity and support for France.
Major William Brown, 87, former city mayor and Civil War veteran, was seriously hurt when struck by an automobile at the Mulberry and Algh streets intersection. He was unconscious at the scene. doctors could not yet determine the full extent of his injuries.
Major W B Brown suffered a concussion and possible internal injuries after a vehicle struck him on the street near Seller's meat market. He fell and struck the back of his head, was aided by a physician at a pool room and taken to his home on North Mulberry Street. Police say the car was driven by Robert Kenwell of South Vernon in High Street from Booth Mulberry Street.
Five girls are set to graduate this year at the 81st commencement of Vincent de Paul High School. The ceremony is Monday evening June 17 in the school auditorium. Graduating names include Lucreta Andreas Hosemary Baggins Bertha Durbin Henrietta Schlajret and Hele Trainor.
Funeral services will be held at Miller Brothers chapel at 2 o clock Saturday for Alphonse Micheaux Way. A Temperance worker injured weeks ago when a buggy overturned after the horse jumped at a traction car is improving with broken ribs and bruises. Dorsey on Long Island: Mrs Jennie Dorey learns her son Lewis, who left Here with Knox county troops April 27, is at Camp Mills and in good spirits.
Simon O'Donnell, a boy near Danville, was thrown from a car after hitting a bump while Noah Greer's vehicle rolled down a hill. He suffered a brain concussion and was hospitalized at his sister Mrs Jesse Henderson's home in serious condition, remaining unconscious through Saturday.
Mrs Hanna Hines suffered severe burns when her clothing ignited during a paper burning at her daughter Mrs F F Dowds home 33 Belmont Avenue. Dowds and daughter fought to extinguish the flames but only partial protection saved her hands and arms. Doctors reported initial burns extending over much of her body with the outcome uncertain.
Liberty Grange conducted Flag Day exercises during a Friday evening meeting at Liberty Orange Wall venue. A large number attended and participated in the program, reflecting community interest in the patriotic observance.
Martinsburg report of a buggy overturn on June 8 ends in Jay Frenne's death at about 6 pm when his head strikes a stone and fractures the skull. Ida Baker Bettie Rawlinson were passengers but uninjured as the rig toppled. The horse spooked by a fire alarm caused the overturn. Local residents and families are named among the witnesses and mourners.
Mt Vernon Chamber notes weekly Friday director meetings with 49 attendance on May 20 and 6 on May 8. War Industries Commission bids for war work and a sacred patriotic demonstration Sunday are highlighted, with planners preparing for June War Savings stamps drives and long term community projects.
Statist ician Minu Ethelynde Studer released a Saturday report showing wartime savings stamps non taxable rate shifts from 4.27 percent in January to 4.04 in June and 4.56 in July. The analysis argues the stamps act as a safe government backed investment while remaining non taxable.
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