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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
1
Elwood Brand escaped a city lockup Saturday night and again fled. Sheri Moweholder and Otte James Taylor pursued near Slidey Bridge Sunday afternoon, locating Brand in a fallen, intoxicated condition. Officers found him almost helpless, lifting him to custody after a heated clash.
Petrograd reports from April 30 state that the notion of a separate peace with Teutonic powers has died with the old regime. Premier Looff and Socialist leaders reject any idea of a separate peace and urge international sentiment to remain in harmony with all allied nations.
Washington April 1 The administration food bills were introduced in the house to stimulate production prevent hoarding and assure equitable distribution of food while suspending flour mixing law The Lever bill allocates 25 million dollars for enforcement and authorizes two extra assistant secretaries of agriculture to administer it It grants powers duties and privations tied to the national emergency to secure adequate supply and curb speculation and manipulation
The Cuban military commission reached Washington to discuss coordinating forces and resources with the United States in the war against Germany. The four members met officials from the War Department and state departments and engaged in talks on joint operations.
The appropriation committee reported a bill to the house detailing funding of urgent physicians' fees for the army and navy. The proposed total is 2,099,485,281 dollars, which is 760,885,887 dollars less than the departments’ recommendation. The measure reflects adjustments favored by the committee.
Rio de Janeiro April 28 The Brazilian government has issued a proclamation affirming Brazil's neutrality in the war between the United States and Germany. The move reflects official restraint as global conflict continues.
Washington April 40 The administration bill to raise an army by conscription passed both houses Saturday but faced minor Senate opposition today with talks of amending the measure. After passage the bill will go to conference with differences on draft ages 27 vs 40, Roosevelt volunteer force, and liquor sales to soldiers near camps. President Wilson and Secretary Baker discussed the reconciliations and will inform conferees of the administration stance.
Columbus April 30 Warren G Harding announced the appointment of six associates to the Republican state advisory committee which will manage party organization for the next two years. One seat remains to be filled and Arthur J Garford of Elyria is considered likely to be the ninth member.
The article reports on May Day upheaval fears in Germany as socialists press for reform while a strike threat looms. It notes Hindenburg’s forces press against Haig’s front in France, and domestic unrest driven by radical and majority factions. Austria Hungary faces reforms pressure and suppression of German papers in Bohemia.
Washington April 30 Assurance comes from a large number of state banks and trust companies that they will enter the federal reserve system if Congress passes an amendment widening the law.
Columbus April 80 State Fire Marshal T Alfred Fleming an appointee of the present administration practically completed the organization of his department when he appointed ten Democrats as assistant fire marshals They displace the Republican deputies The new appointments are effective at once.
The Federal Reserve Board urged a gradual fund raise under the seven billion dollar war finance law by issuing treasury certificates to banks, later retired with bonds. Secretary McAdoo to announce another block of certificates to support France and Italy loans totaling 10 million to 800 million, offered to highest bidders at par to banks, reserve members, and individuals.
Livestock receipts show varied demand across regions with Pittsburg and East Buffalo markets reporting steady to slow movements. Cattle and hogs posted mixed price ranges, while sheep and calves displayed activity. grain futures in Chicago showed May, July, and September points for wheat, corn, oats, and related commodities.
The Vacuum was sunk by a German submarine on Saturday while en route to the United States. The captain, chief mate, 17 crew members including three American gunners were landed safely, while the master and remainder of the crew, plus a lieutenant and nine gunners, were missing. The ship, 2551 tons gross, owned by Vacuum Oil, sailed from New York March 30 for Birkenhead with 34 crew, 15 Americans and nine natives aboard.
London April 30 officials have not yet received names of survivors or missing from the Vacuum disaster. Survivors are expected to arrive tomorrow.
The Dutch delegation to the International Socialist conference at Stockholm issues a peace appeal. They report starting work under great difficulty and urge world socialist parties to back peace terms. They call for immediate agreement among socialist parties to enable internationalization as the war's suffering grows intolerable.
A Rome dispatch to the Star, citing neutral diplomatic sources, reports that King Constantine of Greece is near abdication. The story notes Time’s suggestion the king and queen might land at a neutral port and travel overland to Denmark.
Coshocton district clerk of courts reports six teams remain in the Pythian state drill contest to be judged in Columbus on May 11 and 12. Guy Taylor was invited to act as judge by Grand Chancellor George L. Behrens as elimination contests were held weeks ago to boost interest and perfection in degree work.
News briefs report two French fishing boats' crews shot after surfacing near Audiervoie, a Chinese war entry possibility, Austrian and German tensions, May Day strikes in Vienna, and American pilots Willis Haviland and Charles Johnson credited with downing German flyers. Also mentions travel to Columbus by Mr and Mrs Faust and Mr and Mrs East.
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