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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1920

Page

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Man commits suicide to avoid testifying against plotters

New York May 3 The government disclosed arrests tied to nationwide bomb plots last June as Andraw Salsedo who printed anarchistic circulars near the scene killed himself by leaping from a fourteenth story window at Justice Department headquarters He had claimed several others were arrested and would testify but declined to name them Salsedo also known as Tony Pazio was found with another government witness in the same room and his death is not expected to derail the case Flynn said further arrests may follow based on his and others information

Andrae Salsedo New York Associated Press Banner Andraw Salsedov Park Row Department of Justice Awe Whee Hae Oe Ak Ag Wunmu Ryna Emer Ny Aeparement Buerau Ted Salsedo Tony Pazio St In Flynn

Polish Forces Occupy Kiev Under Pilsudski Command

Warsaw dispatch says Polish forces occupied Kiev yesterday with General Pilsudski leading the troops into the city. The report from Associated Press notes the move as a major breakthrough in the region.

Iby Warsaw Kiev Pilsudaki

Gasoline Shortage Feared In U S As Demand Rises

The Bureau of Mines warned a gasoline shortage could occur before summer ends due to higher auto numbers and demand. February stocks rose over 100 million gallons, about 20 percent year over year, but production lagged behind a 26 percent rise in vehicles. Officials noted advances in refining may lift output, yet may not fully meet demand. Columbus hosts the 30th female meeting of the Ohio Academy of Science May 14–16.

Washington Bureau of Miner Columbus Ohio Academy of Science

Man goes on rampage injures six in Cleveland

Six persons were hospitalized after Charles Cross, 27, enraged by domestic troubles, shot at his wife Kyyd Cross and her cousin Amantha Fuellen at a relative’s home. He fled to grocer Jacob Bernstein’s home and shot Bernstein over rent money. A pistol battle with Patrolman Herman Luedtke wounded Andrew Hacha. Cross was downed as police closed in. Sophie Marcinko, 7, and Frank McMannes were struck by police reserves arriving at the scene. All but McMannes remained in hospital.

Cleveland Charles Cross Cross Kyyid Cross Amantha Fuellen Jacob Bernstein Wisled Bernstein Herman Luedtke Andrew Hacha Artay Sophie Marcinko Frank McMannes Luedtke McMannes

Destroyers Sent to Vera Cruz and Tampico

Associated Press reports American destroyers ordered to Vera Cruz and Tampico to protect nationals. Navy acts on State Department request, saying ships will not intervene in Mexican affairs but guard Americans if needed. Only cruiser Sacramento remains on the east coast of Mexico. reports of disorder are unconfirmed.

Associated Prem Washington Vera Crux Tampico Americana Navy Department State Department Amerigins Sacramento Mexico Vera Crag Mexico City

Mexican generals pass through U S to Mexico City

General Poys and Gamba with thirty officers reached El Paso from Sonora and were granted permission by the United States to travel through American territory en route to Mexico City.

Fanher Washington Poys Gamba el Paso Sonora Mexico City

Textile strike hits 20 000 workers in New Bedford

About 20 000 textile workers in New Bedford Mass walk out in a strike over loom fixer working conditions after a weeks-long dispute. Police report only a small share reported for duty as mills shut down with no disorder reported.

New Bedford Associated Press the Bannert Mass Textile Council Adon

Two Americans Slain in Mexico Fatal attack reported by U.S. embassy

Washington reports Eben F. Greenlaw and his minor son were killed by Mexican bandits yesterday. The State Department asked Mexican authorities to take immediate steps to apprehend and punish the assailants.

Mexico Associated Press Washington Eben F. Greenlaw State Department Mexico City

Navy nearly completes peacetime demobilization on ships

Navy department announced that demobilization from 2400 ships, including battleships and transport craft, is virtually complete as 400000 personnel are released. Remaining vessels to be sold include the 3500 ton Narragansett and Napatine, plus obsolete torpedo boat destroyers and submarines for scrap. Cincinnati, launched in 1893, will be included in the sale. Bellefontaine Rev C F B has accepted a call to Eaton Presbyterian Church.

Washington Navy Department Nopatin Narragansett Ankert Havy Urulyer Cincinnati

Detroit Tops Cost of Living Rise in 1919 Ranking

Washington May 3 Cost of living figures from the Labor Department show Detroit leading with an 108 percent increase from December 1914 to December 1919. Norfolk 107 percent, Portland 92, and Boston 92 follow, with New York 103, Philadelphia 96, Baltimore 98, Savannah 98, and other cities like Mobile 94, Houston 103, Chicago 100, Cleveland 95, Buffalo 102 also listed.

Washington Department of Labor Detroit Norfolk Portland Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore Savannah Jacksonville Fin Mobile Ala Houston Tex Chicago Cleveland Buffalo

Secrets of million dollar securities theft revealed

David W. Sullivan former Consolidated Stock Exchange member testifies in federal court detailing how millions in stolen securities were moved through brokers and loaned by reputable firms. About $600000 in stolen stock entered his hands, $250000 raised, with thieves securing $125000 while sales occurred in small lots at saloons and street corners.

Anmocint Eas New York Wall Street Nicky" Arnstein Nick Cohen David W. Sullivan Consolidated Stock Exchange Sullivan U. S Gilchrist

Ohio Legion Convention Planned for Youngstown in August

Columbus May 3 The second annual convention of the Ohio department American Legion will be held in Youngstown August 23 and 24 it was announced today by officials in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Department American Legion Youngstown

Indiana Republican presidential campaign ends before primary

In Indiana three Republican hopefuls Senator Johnson Senator Harding and Major General Wood delivered speeches as they concluded campaigning for the state preference vote ahead of the primary. Governor Lowden did not speak. No Democratic candidates or delegates to the national conventions will be chosen tomorrow. Delegates to the state contest will select the national delegates later.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indiana Johnson Harding Wood Lowden

Morse Indicted by Federal Jury

A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Charles W. Morse with violating the Shipping Board act that bans selling American registered vessels to foreigners. The case arises in New York with Associated Press reporting.

Associated Press the Banner New York Charles W. Morse Shipping Board Federal Grand Jury

New York Store Plans 20 Percent Price Cut

One of New York's largest department stores announced it would cut prices by 20 percent to reduce high costs. The stock is valued at twenty million dollars.

Yeggs Loot Jesby Brothers’ Grocery for 3800

Bandits broke into the Jesby Brothers grocery late at night in Steubenville seizing 3700 in Liberty Bonds and cash. Authorities pursue suspects as losses are tallied.

Bannery Steubenville Yegge Jesby Brothers Rendesacpod Liberty

Court Refuses Government Antitrust Hearing Request

The Supreme Court today refused to grant the government's request for a hearing of the antitrust case against United States Steel Corporation. The decision came as fire damaged the Gulf and a ship at Lorain on the Black River, closing parts of the port.

Associated Prese The Banner Washington At Preme Court Black River United States Steel Corporation

Peggs Oklahoma Storm Destroys Town. Fifty Dead, Over 160 Hurt

Muskogee Oklahoma May 3 Fifty persons are reported killed and more than 160 injured in a storm that wiped out the little town of Peggs in Cherokee county last night.

Peggs Oklahoma Cherokee County Associated Press THE Banner Muskogee

Trains, Doctors Rally for Peggs Rescue Effort

A special train carried doctors and nurses from Muskogee to Peggs after a wreck. Tahlequah reports thirty seven bodies recovered from Peggs homes with twenty found in one building and most houses leveled. Many stores in Tahlequah closed as residents join the rescue.

Associated Press Banner Muskogee Oklahoma Peggs Tahlequah Cherokee County

Pershing's Safe In Danger as Mob Attacks Carriage

A torchlight parade in Panama mobilized against the U S acquisition of Adaoga Island for Pacific defense of the canal. An auto carrying General Pershing to a ball was halted and forced to retreat to his hotel. Rocks were thrown at officials, injuries reported, and mounted police dispersed the mob.

Adoga Island Panama Canal General Pershing Panama

Convention in Baltimore Chooses Maryland Delegates

In Baltimore on May 3, Senator Johnson and Major General Wood contend for Maryland’s 16 Republican convention votes. Democrats have no contest and will send uninstructed delegates.

Associated Press the Banner Baltimore Johnson Wood Maryland

Supreme Court recess on prohibition ruling delayed

Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports the Supreme Court recessed today until May 17 without issuing a decision on the constitutionality of the prohibition amendment or the enforcement act.

Associated Prest Banner Washington Supreme Court

Life-Long Companions Killed in Accident

Walter Niewiarowski and Frank Skarzycki both 27 died after Niewiarowski tried to pass a car and his machine struck an Akron Cleveland interurban car. They were lifelong friends from Poland Russia who met in the United States aboard the same boat and shared work in a local wire mill. Both died within minutes at the hospital.

Cleveland Russia Poland Walter Niewiarowski Frank Skarzycki America Bugle Europe Niewkowski Skareyck

Anties Approve of Seven Candidates

The Anti School League through Dr P A Baker its general superintendent today placed the stamp of approval on seven presidential candidates Hoover Wood Lowden McAdoo Hughes Poindexter and Bryan The Akron body of Ray Miller 28 was found in the cinder bank near this city.

Associated Press Ranger Westerville Anti School League P. A. Baker Hoover Wood Akron Ray Miller Tne Cinder Bank

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