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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

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Ohio miners seek aid amid hunger despite high wages

Ohio United Mine Workers secretary treasurer George W Savage says miners in Byenville Guernsey County and other regions face hunger as car shortages limit production. He cites families unable to buy food despite record wages and lists several mines idle due to lack of railroad cars. The statement criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission for the alleged shortage and its impact on coal supply.

Associated Press Banner Columbus Ohio George W. Savage Trensurer Ohio United Savage Byenville Guernsey County Interstats Commerce Commission

Organizers Form Campaign Committee for Ralph D. Cole

Columbus June 17 Organizing farmers for Ralph D Cole was announced today by C Branson as campaign chairman of the committee aiding his bid to governor of Ohio The terse notice signals a party step in the state race with Coles supporters rallying farm groups for statewide office.

Associated Prey Columbus Ohio Armoers Ralph D. Cole Coler Doer Branson Cac

First Arrest in Lynching Case Reported in Duluth

An Associated Press report from Duluth Minnesota notes the first arrest in the lynching of three Black men after a mob of nearly ten thousand stormed the police station Tuesday night. Leaders are expected to be examined and arrests on rioting charges are anticipated today.

Huluth Minn

Whiskey shipment seized on fake permits in Cleveland

Federal agents report 335 gallons of whiskey being moved by auto truck into Cleveland from a Kentucky distillery under a fake permit. A New York man, suspected as Cleveland agent for a million dollar whiskey syndicate, was detained and to be arraigned before a U S commissioner.

Associated Press Barnard Cleveland Prohibition Cleveland Kentucky New York United States

First Fireworks Casualty In Elyria

A firecracker hurled under a horse at Elyria on June 17 caused a buggy to crash throwing three women. Mrs Joseph Shauver is reported in critical condition with painful bruises and cuts to others.

Elyria Joseph Shauver

Man Is Stabbed in Yard Quarrel at Dover

June 17 James Stockard aged 28 may die from knife wounds in the throat and side, inflicted yesterday afternoon during a quarrel with George Lee aged 46, a Negro, in the yards of the Pennsylvania Iron and Coal Company.

Dover James Stockard George Lee Pennsylvania Tron & Coal Co

War record saves man from long prison term

Anthony Telensky, a Russian-born ex soldier who served overseas, was spared a long sentence after a notable war record. He faced up to 15 years for raising $10 notes to $50 but received one year in federal prison at Atlanta as Judge Thompson deducted time for wounds, praising Telensky’s wartime service.

Philadelphia Anthony Telensky Telensky Thompson Atlanta Tolenaky

Prince of Wales to raise fund for air service memorial

An English organization under the Prince of Wales will raise about £400,000 to erect a memorial honoring Royal Naval Air Service Royal Flying Corps Australian Flying Corps and Royal Air Force personnel. It plans residential schools for airmen's children and allowances for officers families while aiding disabled and dependent airmen. Commodore Ly Chariton, Air Attache, will provide information to interested Americans.

Washington England Princes of Wales Royal Naval Air Service Royal Flying Corps Australian Flying Corps Royal Air Force America Ttaldo Alymien Ly Chariton

Watterson Boosts Cox Nomination In Remark

Henry Watterson, veteran editor of the Louisville Courier Journal, stated that Senator Harding's nomination makes Governor James M. Cox's nomination dispensable and inevitable. The remark was made in Louisville today as the Republican race narrows.

Missouri Man Returns Part of Slush Fund

W La Cole Missouri Republican state chair arrived in Columbus to return 1250 dollars advanced by Harding managers to boost sentiment for Ohio candidate Harding. He conferred with Daugherty and promised a statement later.

Missouri Associated Preas Columbus Onio W. la Cole Harry C Harding Ohio Cole Ena Daugherty Ite Ither

Mayor's Brother Shot by Policeman in Yorkville Killing

Gusta Cons, 38, was killed and Mike Ross wounded in Yorkville after a dispute with a woman storekeeper. Constable Harvey Deem attempted arrest of Gusta Coss when his brother intervened. Coss rushed the officer with a club, prompting Deem to fire twice. one bullet hit Coss in the head and another grazed Ross. Coss was a brother of Mayor Harry Coss. $3000 was found on him.

Associated Preas Raynor Yorkville Gusta Cons Mike Ross Ross Harvey Deem Coss Deem

William's Carriages Remain in Berlin as Holland Purchase Guaranties Delivery

The former German Emperor William's horses carriages and belongings stay in Berlin after sale ads in Handelsblad. The seller, likely William, guarantees prompt Holland delivery. Prices shown are free on rail and boat from Berlin. Items include two court carriages at 96 000 and 65 000 marks, hunting wagon 50 000 marks, two sets of silver plated harnesses at 30 000 marks each, the Pope's gold harness at 60 000 marks, two saddles at 25 000 marks, and Wallach the foaled 1912 horse offered at 97 000 marks.

Bannery Hague William Handelsblad Berlin Holland Wallach Ramsess

Elyria youngsters compete in home garden show season

Elyria June 17 nearly all school children grow thriving gardens under the Elyria Home Garden association. D Adams garden supervisor notes keen competition among the youngsters and a flower and vegetable show is planned for September with many prizes awarded.

Elyria D. Adams Elyria Home Garden Association

Taggart Cheers Harding in Telegram Victory Note

Senator Harding received a telegram from Thomas Taggart Indiana Democratic leader and Senate candidate. Taggart said it was a great victory for you and added that if a Republican President were required he would be my first choice, expressing support amid the campaign reflections.

Washington Harding Thomas Taggart Indiana Taggart

Veterans Parade Opens 54th G. A. R. Encampment in Dennison

Thousands gather in Dennison Ohio for the 54th annual G. A. R. encampment as veterans prepare to march in the afternoon parade. Officers to be elected and next encampment city chosen as attendance records are reported.

Dennison Associated Ohio

Ruling on retirements by Attorney General Palmer

Federal employees who reach 70 and have 15 years of service cannot draw retirement pay, the Attorney General Palmer ruled today. The ruling states such employees must be dropped from the rolls, even if they have completed the required service.

Associated Bannery Washington Palmer Buch

Senator Harding Receives Callers at Washington Office

Senator Harding had no important conferences today but received a normal influx of callers at his Washington office. Among the callers were Senator Lodge Senator Moses and Senator France.

Associated Fess

Court Holds Mortgage on Liberty in Athens Tale

William Brown of Moncester near was convicted of bootlegging and fined 1000 dollars. He was released from the county jail and will pay two dollars a month toward the fine, effectively placing a mortgage on his liberty that will last over eight years.

Athens William Brown Moncester Near Brown

Snow Ends Eight Day Heat Wave In Omaha

Snow flurries melted before reaching ground in Omaha signaling the end of an eight day heat wave. Temperature dropped sharply by 22 degrees, bringing cooler relief to residents.

Omaha

Businessmen urged to cooperate with farmers at JCs meet

The first annual United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention opened in St Louis amid charges of businessmen failing to cooperate with farmers. Lack of interest in inland waterways was criticized, with a proposal for Congress to allocate 500 million for national carrier development. Henry Geisenbier Jr., the city president, said producer gains and lower living costs would come from closer business farmer collaboration.

Associated ST. Louis United States Junior Chamber of Commerce Congress Henry Geisenbier Jr Thin City

Bank Hold-Up Kills Mian 13 as Robbers Fire at Dressel Bank

June 17 in Chicago five armed bandits attempted a Dressel Commercial and Savings bank robbery on the West Side. Bouillard owner of a moving picture show was killed and a policeman wounded. Rouillard resisted and was killed by robbers. Brinke fired but his gun was shot from his hand. The robbers fled as a motorcycle officer fired over 100 shots in pursuit.

Associated Press Chicago A. PD Bouillard Dressel Commercial and Savings Bank West Side Fibd Rouilard

Garvie to lead Anglo American friendship tour from England

Dr. A E B Garvie principal of New College London and chairman of the Congregational Union will depart England for the United States on an Anglo American friendship mission He plans to speak at churches universities and colleges to win support for closer ties between the nations.

Associated Press London A. EB. Garvie The New College Congregatonal Union England United States

Deanison Alumni Elects Officers at Newark Meet

Annual meeting of the Denison Alumni association at Granville Baptist church drew large attendance. President Samuel Brierly, class of 1875, was reelected along with vice president Charles B. Burke and secretary-treasurer Kirtley Mather. Executive committee members named Justin Nixon, Harriet D. Johnson, and David E. Green.

Newark Denison Alumni Association Granville Baptist Church Samuel Brierly Charles B. Burke Kirtley Mather Justin Nixon Harriet D. Johnson David E. Green

Police seize trains in Cleveland liquor raid

Seventeen men were held by police and 150 quilts of whiskey seized after arrests on an Erie railroad train from Pittsburgh. Police say each man carried eight to ten quarts of liquor in a suitcase, and the group had been making regular trips, transporting liquor from Pittsburgh to Cleveland, inaugurating a new search and seizure policy on moving trains.

Cleveland Erie Pittsburgh

American three murdered in Chinese town

Washington reports strong representations to the Chinese government after the killing of Rev. W. A. Refimert, an American missionary, at the Reformed church mission in Yo Show. Northern troops under General Chang Ching Yao looted the mission quarters as actions were relayed to the state department.

Washington Peking W. A. Refimert Legation State Department Chang Ching- Yao Hunan

Choosing Mane for New Party

CHICAGO June 17 The committee of forty eight will present the names American party or People s party as the designation of a proposed third party They will meet in Chicago on July 10 to nominate a presidential candidate and organize the ticket

Associated Prese Chicago American Party People’s Party Committee of Forty-Eight Committee of Fortyeight

Robbers Loot Jewelry Store in Dayton Heist

Three men hurled a brick through a display window at George F. Clark's jewelry store in Dayton on June 17 and escaped with about $200 worth of jewelry. Police seek suspects as investigators review the scene and surveillance if available.

Associated Press Banner Dayton George F. Clark

Airplanes Crash Over Gulf Killing One Person

Two planes collided in midair above Pensacola and plunged into the gulf. William B. Livingston was killed in the crash.

Associated Prom To the Banner Pensacola Gulf William B. Livingston

Baby Strangled. Tragedy Shocks Bowling Green

Bowling Green residents confront a grim three day old infant death along the Dixie Highway. Fingerprints on the throat indicate the baby was strangled, prompting a community call for answers and swift investigation.

Bowling Green Dixie Highway

Population figures due tomorrow for Detroit and Cleveland

Washington June 17 the population of Detroit Michigan and Cleveland Ohio will be announced by the Census Bureau tomorrow at 10 40 o clock.

Washington Detroit Mich Clevend Ohio Penson Buren

Murder witness in Hanover tied to Dartmouth student death

Robert Meads of LaGrange Wisconsin a Dartmouth College student suspected of leading a smuggling ring is charged with murder in Hanover New Hampshire. Henry E. Maroney of West Bedford is dead and Mans a fellow student awaits grand jury action while Crile Nicely Wise Akron Ohio returns to Hanover as a material witness.

Hanover N. H Robert Meads Lagranee Dartmouth College Henry E. Maroney West Bedford Mans Toftay Hla Worpanion Merit Frome College Crile Nicely Wise

Paddy the Bear Shot by Gunmen in Chicago Gang War

Five gunmen shot Paddy the Bear Ryan in Chicago early this morning fleeing in automobiles. Hospital physicians said Ryan could not live. The attack marks a renewal of the citys gang violence.

Associated Prena The Banner Chicago Paddy the Bear Ryan

Ohio appoints first state aviation commission

Governor James M. Cox announced a state aviation commission to direct a national campaign to reduce flying accidents. The body will seek legal status and aviation regulation laws from the next legislature.

Associated Press Columbus James M. Cox United States Ohio

AFL endorses government ownership of railroads

In Montreal on June 17 the American Federation of Labor backed government ownership and democratic operation of American railroads after a bitter struggle within the federation. The endorsement faced strong opposition from administrative forces within the AFL.

Associated Proms Montreal American Federation of Labor Convention

Raisin Jack Seized After Farm Raid Near Medway

Springfield June 17 Federal officers and deputy sheriffs raided a Medway area farm uncovering two stills 35 gallons of raisin jack 350 gallons of raisin mash and 600 pounds of raisins. Tenant Steve Churchill Serbian 30 was arrested on prohibition violation charges.

Springfield Medway Steve Churchill

Strike Threat at Sugar Grove Ohio Gas Station

A strike threat emerged at the Sugar Grove fuel pumping station near Lancaster after six men alleged to have remained active in the union since January 1 were discharged. The Sugar Grove plant, part of the Virginia gas lines, serves Lancaster Columbus Dayton Cleveland Toledo and other Ohio cities.

Lancaster Ohio Sugar Grove International Association of Stationary Engineman Big Virginia Columbus Dayton Cleveland Toledo Ohlo

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Interstate Commerce Commission Ralph Cole Man Med Cross Prince OF Wales Watterson Cox W. L. Cole Harry M. Daugherty Don Jao Allce Antoinette de Lamar New York City Joseph St. de Lair de Lamar MA Palmer Senator Harding Nebraska Mian Association Dom Mocquereau St. Patrick's Cathedral Mane NEW Party Baby Crile Dartmouth A. F. OF L
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