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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Parsens Texas reports say the border line was quiet with no Villa troops seen on the island near Guadalupe where seventy Villa men were spotted yesterday. American guards reinforced by Fort Bliss troops mobilized along the river and an airplane patrol by the 11th squadron began after their arrival.
Two constitutional amendments in Ohio would be submitted to voters in November. One seeks to repeal the state prohibition amendment, the other to permit sale of beverages containing 2.75 per cent alcohol. The measures arise from Ohio Brewers' Association trustees aiming to allow post prohibition alcohol thriving while federal rules evolve.
In Judge Tucker's court Henry Ford's Flag of Humanity is discussed during the libel suit against the Chicago Daily Tribune. Irving Bacon of Ford Motor Company testified about statements linking Ford to a flag of humanity and plans for the Stars and Stripes after the war.
Cleveland leader H C Martindale was elected department commander at the Ohio G A R encampment held yesterday, as reported by the Associated Press.
President Wilson arrived in Brussels after crossing the border route through ruined districts and began a second day with a motor trip with King Albert to Charleroi. The king planned to show destruction in Charleroi mines and provide detailed evidence of German wrecking, while Mrs. Wilson rested after the journey.
Representative Johnson denounces army intelligence during a House session alleging Hugh Dettries of Danbury Wisconsin was arrested searched and his private papers confiscated at Camp Devens while visiting former comrades The American Military Reform Association led by Dettries seeks changes to the military justice system and court procedures with support from Senator Chamberlain.
At the reconstruction convention of the American Federation of Labor delegates argued over a resolution to inaugurate initiative and referendum within organized labor. The radical element was again crushed, while a resolution favoring amendment proposals to the U.S. Constitution was adopted.
The House, with no recorded votes, passes an amendment to a Senate bill returning telegraph and telephone properties to private control and repealing the law that previously seized those assets.
In Washington on June 1 the House commended the State Department for sending troops to the Mexican border. Representative Hudspeth of Texas said El Paso residents urged stronger protection against bandit attacks. A King Utah Democrat resolution seeking a state department report on border issues was adopted without debate.
One thousand Allen county Veterans of the World War acted as guards of honor in the annual parade at the G. A. R. state encampment in Lima Ohio this afternoon. At the close the veterans were presented with a module and the mothers of boys who lost their lives were given m odity for phon song.
The House voted 244 to 122 to repeal the daylight saving act. The Senate quickly concurred 66 to 6 and the amendment takes effect in October.
Senator Thomas Knox Democrat of Colorado objects to a Senate resolution urging the League of Nations in the peace treaty calling it an uncalled for attempt to dictate to the peace conference. He says declaring opposition now is premature and that the measure lacks proper timing.
In London on June 11 unrest spreads among Canadian forces in England over postponed homeward sailings. About 400 Canadians attacked the Epsom police station with one policeman killed and several wounded. The raid aimed to free a Canadian prisoner, while a released inmate drew attention from the mob.
Report from Washington and Pittsburgh details ongoing debates over League of Nations steps and a tobacco campaign setback. Proposals include possible senate vote timing, Knox resolution inclusion, and various strategies to oppose or bolster the covenant amid treaty discussions. Prominent church figures backed No Tobacco incorporation.
Police report in Lima Ohio indicate Carl Hollenbecker shot his former wife Pearl Hollenbecker at their home this morning and then killed himself. Witnesses say the tragedy occurred shortly after the couple argued, leaving Pearl dead and Carl dead by self-inflicted gunshot.
London reports a heavy Bolshevik blow to Donets coal flows undermining railroad improvements and factory operations. The Donets region coal was crucial to sustaining the Soviet government’s labor and production schemes.
The German response to the peace terms appears more favorable as major parties tilt toward assent. Weimar discussions, socialists easing toward acceptance, while clericals and left-wing democrats move similarly. Berlin reports sigh of resignation in capital awaiting signing.
The American Federation of Labor adopted a resolution condemning court injunction decrees and urged labor to disregard them. The memorandum accused some judges of violating rights of the peace and wielding tyrannical powers.
Secretary Daniels testified before the Senate Naval Committee opposing consolidating air services from the army, navy, and post office department. He urged raising the navy aviation appropriation from 100,000,000 to 150,000,000, citing British practice as a cautionary example.
Harrisburg June 1 The Pennsylvania senate finally passed the joint resolution ratifying the woman suffrage amendment to the federal constitution.
In Cleveland on June 1, following the failure to prove 47 per cent beer intoxicating, Charles Lefkowitz and other former saloonkeepers resume sale to clear stocks before July 1 wartime prohibition. Police say they cannot act without proof. Lefkowitz was discharged May 27 after prosecutors could not show the beer intoxicating. Assistant Police Prosecutor Nathan Beckerman said no warrants issued without such proof.
Virgil C Dougan, a 1918 Ohio University graduate, receives appointment as professor of physiology at Atlanta Medical College in Amory University Atlanta Ga He plans postgraduate study at Olio Bato after beginning duties.
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