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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1921
Page
1
Seventy nine Chamber of Commerce members attended a luncheon to hear William McFadden of Fargo speak on the Nonpartisan League in North Dakota. He described state finance schemes, Bank of North Dakota operations and setbacks, noting farmer grievances, socialist overtones, and the impact on local banks and commerce.
Mr. McFadden spoke against an organized propaganda push to promote the league plan in Ohio and elsewhere. He urged individual argument and appeals, noting the campaign's operations and ramifications. The audience in Norte, Dakota, gave him a unanimous vote of thanks at the close.
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor accuses William Randolph Hearst of using his newspapers to control the labor movement and undermine AFL influence. He cites Hearst’s presidential ambitions and says Hearst sought to tether him to a political chariot, a plan the labor leader rejects.
President Harding spent over two hours among wounded soldiers at Walter Reed hospital. Accompanied by his personal physician Dr J Sawyer he toured wards and entertainment rooms, greeting patients and asking how to improve their comfort as he studies public health and social welfare issues.
An Associated Press report from Columbus states Ohio's new state funds vault, completed under Treasurer Archer, is nearly thief proof. About 95,000 was appropriated. 85,000 has been spent. The vault weighs ten tons, uses 15 inch thick doors with 24 three quarter inch bolts and multiple locks. Archer, treasurer 1915-1921 and since 1919, lobbied for the facility after vetoed prior attempts and later secured a separate bill for funding.
Berlin reports Germany ahead with 876 000 votes to 389 000 for Poland in Upper Silesia plebiscite. Entente forces vow to curb any Polish move to override the decision, Interallied Commission head General Lerond denies Polish army buildup on the Silesia frontier.
The Supreme Court heard a brief challenging the seven year ratification limit on the prohibition amendment. J J Dillon of San Francisco, charged under the prohibition enforcement act, argues the six article voids the act unless ratified in time. The brief cites Article 6 claiming Congress cannot impose ratification limits on states.
Ohio State University students protest that the 1912 library cannot serve the 7000 current enrollment. Reading room seating holds 250, many books are on closed reserve, and lines of 36 to 40 students wait for access. Staff of five work to manage crowding. additions to the building are urged to expand facilities.
WARSAW March 21 A new Polish constitution bans corporal punishment and abolishes army coats. The measure signals a shift toward modernizing military discipline and aligning with European norms.
Washington March 21 coordination of rail and service under strict government supervision is proposed by the National Association of Owners of Railroad Securities as a way out of the present transportation era. The plan will be submitted to Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Chairman Cumming with Warfield announcing organization representatives will urge adoption. Warfield says the plan promises annual savings of millions, better facilities and service, and lower fares, warning that drastic measures are needed to prevent demoralization and potential government operation after the war.
Former French premier Georges Clemenceau arrived in Toulon today after a journey from India where he hunted tigers and toured the Himalayan foothills. He reported to reporters that he was in perfect health.
Police report four masked men kidnapped C Bhawhen in his own car, forcing a drive on the pike before deserting him. Bhawhen lost $8240 in cash, a diamond ring, his watch, and the automobile. Separate item notes the death of J J Adams in Winchester after a 25 year career.
Chicago reports four bodies believed trapped beneath debris after a November explosion at the Armour Grain Co elevator on the south side. A second blast killed two workers and officials say mill dust sparked the fire. Million-dollar grain stock may be salvageable, authorities note.
Mrs. Margaret Muntis aged 89 died from burns after a gas explosion rocked her son G. W. Muntis contractor home in Lima. Muntis suffered severe burns to her hands. a wife was injured jumping from a window with an arm and leg broken. Fire destroyed the structure.
Joe Urhaytis, linked to a $1,000,000 Pontoflica robbery, attempted a bold escape on returning from arraignment in federal court. Deputy Marshal Martin Saymanowski tackled him after he slipped free from handcuffs. Urhaytis remains jailed on a $150,000 bond as four co-defendants plead not guilty and await trial on April 11.
Thousands from all walks of life attended the private burial of Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus at Forest Home cemetery after an all day service. Crowds overflowed the New England Congregational church, delaying opening of the service and prompting changes to seating plans. Dr. Shannon and Rev. Gilkey led the rites as resolutions honoring Gunsaulus were adopted at a North Central Association meeting.
Athens Ohio March 21 WRank Reaves 40 of near Nelsonville pleaded guilty to kidnapping his year old niece Mary Lewellyn a year ago. Held on six thousand dollar bond. Reaves and girl say he abducted her to Virginia after driving 40 miles to the Ohio river with a rope around her waist to stop escape. Suffolk Virginia sheriff says the story was suppressed there to prevent lynching.
In Hattiesburg Mississippi on March 21 a Black man named Arthur Jennings was forcibly taken from the county jail by a group of men who overpowered the sheriff. His body was later found hanging in a tree on the city outskirts after he had fired rounds at officers following the killing of a Black woman days earlier.
London dispatch reports Austin Chambers Berlin, chancellor of the exchequer, chosen leader of the Unionat party in a unanimous vote. He succeeds Andrew Bonar Law, whose retirement due to illness was announced last week.
Cincinnati dispatch notes the steamer Queen City began its second voyage to New Orleans to revive river traffic on the Ohio and Mississippi. A large merchandise shipment from Cincinnati accompanies the trip, aimed at port cities on the Pacific coast. Italians celebrate annexation of redeemer territories in Trieste with grand festivities.
In Williamson West Virginia 16 defendants tried in connection with the death of Albert Felts during the Matewan gun fight on May 19 were found not guilty by a Mingo County circuit court jury after a 44 day trial. Some defendants faced related indictments over other private detectives killed with Felts. The acquittal triggered cheers from miners and family members outside the jail area.
London dispatch reports Greek minister of war Demetrio Gournaris saying a three-class mobilization in Athens signals a possible Greek offensive against Turkish nationalists. He ties the decree to Turkey’s rejection of London conference terms and demand for Thrace and Smyrna.
Ohio farm crop data show March 1 holdings of corn, wheat, oats, and barley slightly higher than the long term average. Corn on farms reached about 74.7 million bushels, 46 percent of the 1920 crop, with 18 percent expected to be shipped out of counties. Wheat totalled 9.6 million bushels, 30 percent of the 1930 crop, and 47 percent projected for out-of-county shipment. Oats stood at 22.8 million bushels, 46 percent of the 1929 crop, with 31 percent slated for shipment. Barley on farms was about 0.95 million bushels, 3 percent of the 1930 crop, with 46 percent likely to be shipped from the counties of growth.
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