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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1921

Page

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Sudden death of Dr Frank W Gunsaulus in Chicago

Dr. Frank W Gunsaulus, noted educator and writer, longtime president of Armour Institute of Technology since 1892, died suddenly at his Chicago home. Born 1856 in Chesterville Ohio, he studied at Ohio Wesleyan and pursued ministry before teaching at Yale Chicago Ohio Wesleyan and Miami University. Survived by four daughters, one son, and his widow, all but Mrs Morrimen of Allentown Pa. He was well known in Mt. Vernon and Knox County and often visited Chesterville.

Associated Press Banner Chicago Frank W. Guntaulue Armour Institute of Technology Gdnsaulus Chesterville Ohio Ohio Wesleyan Delaware Columbus Baltimore Yale University of Chicago Miami University Oxford Oliver Cromwell George Washington American Statesmanship Gladstone Mra Robert Morrimen Alientown Gunsaulia Mt. Vernon Knox County Chester+ vlle

Withdrawal ban lifted for whiskey withdrawals to retail druggists

Washington March 17 The ban on withdrawals of whiskey from bonded warehouses affecting retail druggists will be lifted April 1 by an order from Prohibition Commissioner Kramer Wholesale liquor dealers are not included in the modification Dealers may cease operations about May 15 as plans for new regulations progress based on Palmer opinions to apply to wholesalers

Washington Kramer Keamer Palmer

K of P Band Impresses Delaware on Ohio Weal Tour

The K of P band from Mt. Vernon drew praise at the Ohio Weal on basketball tournament in Delaware. They rode in on a special Pennsylvania train with the team and supporters, performing twenty pieces that energized crowds and earned kind mentions in the Journal Herald. Led by director H Sebuch, the band displayed artistry and teamwork, earning broad respect for their performance.

Delaware Journal-Herald Delaware K. of P Mt. Vernon Pennsylvania Mt.Vernon Journal Herald Offije H. Sebuch Lome

Wage Reductions Reported to Rail Labor Board

The New York Central Railway forwarded a petition to the railroad labor board in Chicago seeking to make wage cuts effective April 1 pending the board’s decision. Unions oppose rushing the reductions before a final board ruling after hearings. Officials from the New York Central, New Haven, and Hartford Say they will seek board review. The dispute could test wage controversy issues nationwide.

Associated Press New York New York Central Railroad Railroad Labor Board Chicago Chat Tribunal Labor Board Big Tour New Haven Hartford New York Central

Injuries Fatal to Little Boy Maurice O'Brien Dies

Maurice O'Brien aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs John O'Brien formerly of Mt Vernon died Wednesday evening in Cleveland from injuries received in an automobile accident late Wednesday. The body will be brought to this city Friday at 12 40 over the Pennsylvania railroad and taken to the home of Mr and Mrs Jesse Nixon Oak street. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mr and Mrs O'Brien are well known here. Mr O'Brien is the son of Mr Michael O'Brien.

Maurice O'Brien John O'Brien Mt. Vernon Cleveland Jurien Pennsylvania Railroad Jesse Nixon Oak Street O'Brien Michael O'Brien

Ladies to Serve No Hostesses at Mt Vernon Auction

Mt Vernon Home Building Co sells 26 houses with auction set for March 22 at the Chamber of Commerce. Open inspection for buyers scheduled March 19 to 21. Mrs G D Arndt organizes a ladies committee to host as hon Venxes at each house. Parents urged to leave children at home to protect floors during inspections.

Mt. Vernon Home Building Co Chamber of Commerce Tuyonday Lp. m Mra G. D. Arndt

Robing Bill Paroes House Robing Bill Paroes House

Proponents of a taxation plan based on strict enforcement of the uniform rule won an initial victory in the House of Representatives as the robing bill passed by 115 to 2. The measure authorises the county auditor to summon a taxpayer before the court to make reindexation of the tax return.

Associated Preas Danner Columbus House of Representatives Comen Pitas

Tarbill’s All Northern and Southern Ohio teams stir debate

Ohio Wesleyan Transcript sports editor Amor W Tarbill names an All Ohio basketball lineup. He assigns first through third teams with players from Mt Vernon Woodward Stivers and others while noting Mt Vernon and Cunningham receive contrasting praise. He defends choices after reviewing tournament games and referee input.

Ohio Ohio Wesleyan University Amor W. Tarbill Ohio Wesleyan Transcript Paines Woodward Keefer Harry Schwab Stivom Glattke Woodwardy Harvey Schwab Btkers Riee Steele B. Hunt Toodo Scott Wilson Norwalk Cunningtam Mt. Vernon Kipperman McBroom Tarbill Snys Cunningham

Disabled Yanks Under Training Under New Administration

The federal board for vocational education reported that on March 1, 70,560 disabled former soldiers sailors and marines were in training. Secretary of Labor Davis was elected chairman with Secretaries Wallace and Hoover present. An additional meeting is planned for March 26, and the labor member vacancy from Arthur Holder remains unfilled by President Harding.

Associated Jews Washington Federal Board For Vocational Education Davin Og Wallace Agriculture Hoover Commerce Senate Arthur 4 Holder Wilson Harding

Harding to honor unknown dead soldier at Arlington

President Harding seeks fitting honors for the unknown American serviceman at Arlington National Cemetery next Armistice Day. War Department sources say arrangements include a public ceremony and possible congressional action to award the unknown soldier a distinguished medal.

Washington Mar Harding Wordier Aslington National Cemetery War Department Department Congress Landen Pal

Shoots woman who refused marriage ends in tragedy

In Rockford Illinois Arthur Bauscher president of Bauscher Bros Co Morists shot Miss Helen Wilson after a failed plan to remarry her. He killed himself moments later after firing a second shot that struck Wilson in the head. Wilson had recently divorced Clarence Widholm and had joined Bauscher’s employ. The couple had alighted from an interurban car when Bauscher fired through the right temple and then the brain, as witnesses said.

Prean Baner Rockford Baugoler

Unusual Rifle Match Yields High Scores for Three Club Members

Three Bit Vernon Rifle and Revolver club members Hoy L Russell B T Quidor and Craig Vesbinder held a quiet three man match at the range on Wednesday evening After reviewing the scores they exchanged congratulations and promised further practice Russell achieved 100 out of 100 Quidor 19 out of 100 and Vesbinder 9 out of 100 The club members intend to prove their accuracy with upcoming events amid friendly rivalry

Bit Vernon Rifle and Revolver Club Hoy L. Russell B. T. Quidor Craig Vesbinder Russell Quidor Vashinder

Debs to be freed by Harding says Coxey

General Jacob F. Coxey of Maunullgn Ohio asserts President Harding will grant favorable consideration for Eugene V. Debs and he will be free within a month. Coxey adds those seeking pardons for political prisoners should refrain from picketing the White House until the new administration has had a chance to act.

Washington Eugene V. Debs Harding Jacob F. Coxey Mauulllgn Ohio Coxey

Slogan Contest for Knox Tires Attracts Wide Interest

The Knox T and KR company invites entries for a slogan contest to advertise its tires with 8 awards totaling 44. The drive closes April 15 and winners announced soon after. Committee includes W A Ackermith and J Marriott among others from Knox County banks, schools, and the chamber.

Knox T. & Ft. O Jenn W. A. Ackermith New Knox National Bank W. Aladort First National Bank of Mt. Vernon L. Anderson J. Dorgan The Daily Banner B. D. Merton Knox County Savingd Bank C. C. Jame Re Publican News Koch Mt. Vernon High School J. C. Marriott Knox County School H. J. Walker Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce Knox T. & KR Chamber Chamber of Commerc Webster Scotland Knox Knox T. &R

Insurance lines rise amid wartime inflation in 1920s

In Cincinnati on March 17, B Ayer of Cleveland, executive committee member of the National Association of Insurance Agents, said fire and casualty insurance have increased enormously due to inflation in values and structures during the war. He estimated growth around 50 percent over the last five years and noted insurers set aside reserves to meet deflation and higher fire losses.

Cincinnati B. Ayer Cleveland National Association of Insurance Agents Ayer

Knox Tire to Erect Electric Sign on Public Square

Workmen began installing a large sign for the Knox Tire and Rubber Co on the south side of the public square. When finished it will be lit and display a roll of honor listing stock subscribers, following a drive planned for next week. Mayor Ager approved the erection.

Knox Tire & Rubber Co Ager

Cases Dropped Against White Sox Players in Court

Chicago March 17 The cases against all indicted White Sox players for alleged 1919 World Series fixing were dropped except Chick Gandil after Judge Dever denied more than 60 days continuance. State seeks new evidence and possible new indictments. Players who had surrendered and given ball were Claude Williams, Joe Jackson, Oscar Felsch, Eddie Cicotte, Swede Risberg, Buck Weaver, and Fred McMullin.

Associated Chicago Chicago White Sox Chick Gandili Wiliam Dever Robert B Crowe Claude Will Uams Joe Jackson Oscar Felsch Edydio Cicotte Swede Risberg Buck Weaver Fred McMutilin

Knox Tire & Rubber Plans Baseball Team For Employees

Knox Tire and Rubber Co plans to form a company baseball team to advertise and promote welfare among workers. An athletic field with a diamond would be laid out on plant grounds, with uniforms and equipment provided. The aim is to discover skilled players among employees and begin play when ready, though the season may start later.

Knox Tire & Rubber Co Mt. Vernon Knox Tire& Rubber Co Audh Knox T. & A

Death Wins Race In Poisoning Case In Louisville

Louisville report says Miss Carolina Zursmiede died from gan poisoning at City hospital after a long illness, with doctors noting pneumonia might have cost her recovery. Bedmate Miss Dorothy Smith died yesterday without regaining consciousness.

Louisville Mar Carolina Zursmiede Zursmicde Dorothy Smith

Negro May Be Guilty Of A Double Murder

New Brunswick N J March 17 An effort to determine if George W Knight a Negro is guilty of murdering Mrs Woith Wilson in Fertil Amboy last Saturday night and Lisle Waters a Negro woman in New London Conn March 10 is under way Police Chief O Connell said Knight denied killing the New London woman but said he was in New London about March 10 and knew her

New Brunswick N. J George W. Knight Woith Wilson

State House Passes Reed Bill Reorganizing Departments

In Columbus on March 17 the House approved Gov. Davis' plan for a full state department reorganization by a 197 to 11 vote. The amorasnsy clause passed 100 to 46 amid party lines.

Columbus Gov. Davis

Telephone Men Congratulate Harding at Ohio Meet

A final session of the Ohio Independent Telephone association adopted a resolution to extend congratulations to President Harding and Attorney General Daugherty for their high positions and expressed best wishes that they serve the country well. Franke L. Beam noted that telephone rates will not drop soon as materials costs rise. Dr. William F. Peirce of Kenyon College was the banquet speaker with C. R. Carey as toastmaster.

Columbus Mar Ohio Independent Telephone Associastion Harding Game Eral Daugherty Franke L. Beam Mt. Vernon Yostertay Beam William F. Peirce Kenyon College C. R. Carey Millersburg

Arguments Made in Case of Clara Hamon Trial

By Associated Press The Banner Ardmore Oklahoma March 17 Judge Thomas W Champion ruled defense could not waive argument and the case of Clara Hamon charged with murdering Jake L Hamon would go to the jury The defense planned acquittal and both sides expected long proceedings with no time limits and five hours per side abandoned

Associated Press Ardmore Oklo Clara Hamon Jake L. Hamon Thomas W. Champion

Tramps Kill Aged Woman In Rockpoint Home Near Ellwood City

Police hunt for a tramp gang after Mrs Emma Jackson aged seventy was found slain in a Rockpoint area bedroom near Ellwood City The slaying occurred last night and officials believe a band of tramps living in the vicinity committed the murder drawing heavy local concern and searches for suspects continued today.

Banna Ellwood City Emma Jackson Rockpoint Here

Peage Treaty To Be Signed In Warsaw Details

Polish Russian and Ukrainian delegates will sign the Peage treaty with Soviet Russia in Warsaw Friday evening. Negotiations completed at Riga. signing planned there. Also noted is a ceremonial address extension to President Harding by Mayor Galvin of Chicago.

Cby Associated Presa Danneel Warsaw Russia Poland Riga

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Gunsaulus Chesterville, Ohio K. OF RY. Labor Board Robing Bill Paroes Arthur Bauscher Helen Wilsom Itr Russell, Quider Vasbinder Gatrerg Knox T. & Rco White Sox Prest. Harding Peirce Kenyom! College Hardhus Galvin Clmgine Wiklie Boye
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