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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
1
Bolshevik forces launch planned spring attack across a 400 mile Polish front. The Russians push advances at several points despite Polish resistance, employing artillery and tanks captured from Denikin’s army.
Earnings for the United States Steel Corporation show a drop in 1919 with total earnings of $152,290,699, down $55,990,465 from 1918. After taxes and interest, net income fell to $98,942,136, with a surplus of $26,159,781 and total undivided profits at year end of $403,48,202. Overall volume of business reached about $1.44 billion versus $1,744,513,103 the previous year.
Springfield officials described arranging a trap aimed at City Commissioner Meock over garbage collection cabinet dealings. Mayor Westcott testified there was no framing plan and that the tactic followed rumors about a bribe, with investigation steps taken to determine Frock’s guilt or innocence.
Steubenville Ohio records 28 508 residents for 1920 an increase of 3477 or 12.2 percent according to late census figures. The report notes a surge in automobile insurance and related growth in the local area.
Rex the engine No. 4 mascot alerted a policeman to smoke at a Maiden Line restaurant. The dog led crews to the blaze and the fire was extinguished. Rex, ten years with the unit, had prior burns but returned to duty and helped fight the Equitable fire years ago.
The German government has reached a definite agreement with workmen in the Ruhr valley to settle the general strike that has lasted several days amid clashes between workers and soldiers.
Toledo March 25 The effects of cigarette smoking cited as the worst by product of the war by Dr M B Williams evangelist of Chicago in an address to the Ministering Union He said men whose minds are clouded by smoking are not fit for business and cited Chicago Gas Co findings of 12000 uncorrected billing mistakes in ninety days blamed on tobacco related distraction.
In Washington on March 25 fifth Republican and Democratic members cheered Representative Humphreys of Mississippi as he urged President Wilson to announce he is not a candidate for a third term. He urged passage of an amendment limiting presidential eligibility to one term, arguing that followings of a third term would defy precedent and invite veto.
Capt Leigh Palmer, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, testified before a Senate committee that Secretary of the Navy Daniels caused a serious manpower shortage by delaying expansion before and after entry into World War I. Palmer said naval recruiting halted on Daniels orders and cited a prewar Reserve shortfall. He blamed the lack of 67 000 regular and reserve enlisted men and about 2 500 officers, noting 20 000 more enlisted men and many officers were needed for destroyers when war began.
Louisville report notes five sleeping sickness fatalities and causes identified by state health secretary Dr. McCormack. He says physicians will report cases and stresses no public alert or epidemic. measures to control spread will be taken locally.
Toledo officials announce clocks will be turned ahead March 28 under city ordinance. Rail traffic will see little effect as the change marks the eastern central standard time boundary. The shift aims to reduce time confusion in the region amid shifting schedules.
Republican leaders from the House and Senate conferred to speed action on a war ending declaration. No final form or presentation date set as debates continue among party leaders and constitutional points are debated. The House aims for a vote later next week as Senate leaders hold informal talks.
Representatives of the American Legion pressed the House committee for a revised optional plan for soldier relief and warned that I W W agitation is spreading propaganda to undermine veterans. Legion officials argued that discontent among former service members is being exploited and urged action for immediate relief. A second item notes the Shattuck Arison Copper Co declared a 28 cent quarterly dividend, with New York board actions and a resignation order for Police Chief James M. Carly.
Berlin reports a new German cabinet under Chancellor Bauer with ministers including Schiffer justice, Mayotler foreign affairs, Kock interior, Gessler defense, Kune interior affairs, Halts treasury, Bell transportation, Seblik labor, Silbersschmidt reconstruction, Giesbert posts and telegraphs, and Eduard David without portfolio.
March 25 report notes a return of the dinner pail and lunch box to urban life. Workers in downtown shops embrace portable meals, with baskets and boxes designed for eating on the go while restaurants face higher costs.
Washington March Great Britain weighs presenting claims to the United States over German ships seized after wartime services. Consul General Sklaner in London reports to the Department of Commerce as negotiations with British officials continue.
Reported in missionary circles as a fatal shooting of Pentti Mieslowary a Presbyterian missionary from Toront o Ontario by unknown assailants at Swaltineny. Police and observers note grim atmosphere with Advices received awaiting further details.
Stella Schwartz files in common pleas court claiming Barney Schwartz lost 1700 in a poker game in New York and seeks judgment against Samuel Miller of Canton for the full amount.
Thousands of North Dakota farmers have fed prairie chickens during the past winter to conserve what is considered the state’s most important wild bird. Spaces about 100 feet apart have been kept clear of snow and sheltered near houses and barns with table scraps and grain leftover provided as feed and protection for the birds.
Lexington capilist R Little reports his son Paul Little aged 11 was abducted last night. The kidnapper demands 25000 dollars for the boy's release. Little states payment will be made if required.
A brief dispatch from Washington reports the American government’s views on the Turkish retirement issue were sent to the Allied Council. The State Department prepared the note for allied leaders.
Cincinnati merchants press for more merchant marine ships and lower transportation rates to southern and western ports. The resolution calls out discrimination against North Atlantic ports and seeks action by the United States Chamber of Commerce at its April meeting in Atlantic City. A separate item notes a New Concord man struck by a automobile.
Anemiated Memes 15 the Tanto CHIPAGO Mir sah Mebaeed head of the United States Grain Cope ration will be asked to explain the recent Brain sales and fovengents. No evidence of market manipulation was found according to District Attorney Clyne.
A German holdout near Wessel faces ongoing siege as revolutionary workers press. War between the opposing sides has not been declared, with reports reaching us from general headquarters at Wessel across the Rhine.
An American man crossing from Calexico into Mexicali offered to sell arms and ammunition to Governor H. Cantu. Authorities report he claimed prior sales to Carranza forces and revolutionaries in Mexico. The incident was disclosed by the governor’s aides in a statement.
The article details a funeral procession for ex Prem Feng Kuovhang as he is in route to Paotingfn. A horse portrait of the deceased, swords and uniforms, and marchers accompany the cortege. Relatives, students, monks, and family members mourn as bearers carry the bier toward the railway station.
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