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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1921

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Allied ultimatum to Germany on reparations

London May 5 Allied powers issue ultimatum to Germany demanding a clear reply by May 12 on fulfilling Versailles treaty reparations. If refused the allies threaten occupation of the Ruhr Valley and further military and naval actions. The reparations terms will be set by the reparations commission by tomorrow. The ultimatum was delivered to German ambassador Dr. Stuhmer in London.

Associated Press London Germany Ruhy Dr. Stuhmer

Plating Site Planned for Osborn Town Move

Xenia May 6 The platting of a 129 acre site near Fairfield for the town of Osborn is under way to make way for flood protection in the Mimi conserv ancy district. The new town lots streets and alleys will be laid out over about three weeks with full move not expected for two years.

Fresc Xenia Fairfield Osborn Mimi Conservancy District

Plane Crash Kills mail flyer in Cheyenne flight

An air mail pilot, Walter M. Bunting, was killed when his aircraft overturned during takeoff in Rock Springs. The plane crashed to the ground as he prepared for a flight to Cheyenne.

Bann Rock Springs Wye Walter M. Bunting Cheyenne

Slacker Lit Goes On Record In Congressional Action

In Washington on May 5 the War Department slackers list will be published in the Congressional Record. Rep. Johnson of South Dakota asked for publication in the House with no objection.

Associated Pros the Banner Washington War Department Congressional Record House Rep Johnson South Dakota

Wage Cut Rapped by AFL Leader Over U S Steel Decrease

Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor condemned U S Steel Corporation for a wage cut effective May 16 saying there is no justification for the 20 per cent reduction in workers pay.

Washington Steel Trust Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor U. S. Steel Corporation

Jersey City Woman Cop Fends Off Lynch Mob

Miss Marr Lauder a Jersey City detective confronted a mob of about 200 angry residents while arresting Abraham Johnson for divorce conduct. He assaulted her and knocked out a fire captain before she drew her pistol to restore order. Johnson was found guilty of misdemeanor conduct and sentenced to 90 days in the workhouse. Lauder did not press assault charges.

Miss Lauder Johnson Misa Lauder

Columbus police urge wireless station plan

Columbus Chief of Police French urges a city wireless station to aid crime suppression and intercity reporting. He cites nationwide movement to divide the country into wireless zones with in touch stations and says even poorer departments could operate such a unit. He will attend a New York convention May 3 to pursue details.

Columbus French New York

Pioneer Rail Leader Howard A How ard Dies at 62

Chicago dignitary A How ard longtime vice president of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad died at his home on Wednesday. A pioneer railroad executive, his death marks a notable loss in national transportation leadership.

Asm Chicago S—Kimer’ A. Howard Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Wednowiay

Fehrenbach Cabinet Resigns but Keeps Functioning in Germany

Berlin May 5 the cabinet of Chancellier Fehrenbach which tendered its resignation to President Ebert remained in office at the president's request while a new ministry is organized. The question of forming a new government and its reliance on the benevolent neutrality of the majority Socialists is widely discussed as Germany faces signing the reparations protocol.

Associated Press Berlin Chaneslier Fehrenbach Ebert Reichstag Germany Dagmar Perkins National Association For the Improvement of Sie Saya New York French Academy Misa Dagmar Harvard Universite Normale Paris Studio Fe

United States Asks Study of Allied Invite to World Talks

Sir Auckland Geddes, British ambassador, delivered the allied powers invitation to the state department. The administration withheld a decision pending study of the invitation. Some officials suggested acceptance of mandate principles might be required for participation.

Associated Press Washington Auckland Geddes State Department United States Supreme Council Reparations Commission Council of Ambassadors Hughes

Explosion Kills Two at Scranton Oil Plant

In Scranton Pennsylvania at the Diamond Oil and Paint plant a gasoline tank exploded causing two deaths Miss Anna Cummings and William McGee age 18. Two workers were injured and two unaccounted for. Fire nearly destroyed the building. Black Diamond Silico plant nearby escaped damage. Oil company loss estimated at 150000 dollars.

Scranton Diamond Oil and Paint Company Anna Cummings William Mc Gee Black Diamond Silico Company Diane Oil Company

Arbitration Board Cuts Pay in Chicago

An arbitration board reduced weekly pay by 4.25 for each of the four major Chicago printing permits. The panel consisted of four employer‑selected members, four union‑selected members, and a neutral arbiter chosen by the others.

Chicago

Napoleon Bonaparte Death Remembered On Saint Helena

One hundred years after Napoleon Bonaparte died at age 62 on Saint Helena. The obituary recalls his rise to power, the last hours, and famed words teetering between life and death. Biographers and Victor Hugo are cited noting his fame and fall, with reflections on God and universal upheaval following Waterloo.

Napoleon Boneparte St. Helena Munster Europe Arne Napoleon Madame Bertrand Ama Victor Hugo Weillington Bluner God Waterloo

Miners Wages Won’t Be Cut Declared by Lewis

Indianapolis May 5 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America stated that organized miners wages will not be reduced. He noted current wages are fixed by the U S coal commission and the agreement runs until March 31 1982 urging coal consumers not to delay purchases hoping for a wage cut.

Indianapolis Ind John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis United States Coal Commission

Ingoma Fire Rescue Sparks Emergency at Sea

The Harrison line steamer Ingoma, after a 100 mile dash to Falmouth, saved 88 passengers and crew when fire broke out. The blaze was found while passengers slept, and the captain kept the danger hidden until boats were ready for launch.

Falmouth England Harrison Line Ingoma Yessi

Democrats seek referendum on reorganization bill in Ohio

George White of Marietta chairs a meeting of state central and executive committees in Columbus to plan attack on the emergency reorganization bill. Newton Baker and Hugh Nichols are expected to present plans. W. W. Durbin of Kenton signals statewide demand for a referendum.

Associated Press Bannery Kenton

Arnstein Found Guilty in Bond Theft Conspiracy Trial

Arnstein and four co defendants were convicted by a DC jury after 40 minutes deliberation on charges of conspiring to bring stolen securities into the district. Co defendants include Nick Cohn David Sullivan W W Easterday and Norman Bowles. A NY trial is planned next with a $5 million Well Street bond theft linked case.

Washington Jeles W Nicky) Arnstein District of Columbia Nick Cohn David W. Sullivan W. W. Easterday Norman 3. Bowles New York

Big Six Track Meet at Ohio State May 27

Ohio colleges prepare for the Big Six track meet at Ohio State University on May 27. The freshman sophomores tug of war will open the day with losers marched into a small lake. A fraternity singing contest and a campus gathering follow near the university lake amphitheater.

Presa Columbus Ohio Ohio State University

Holstein Cow Grace Darling Hengerveld Sets Record

Grace Darling Hengerveld, a nine year old Holstein cow owned by the Ohio Experiment Station in Wooster, has produced twelve calves in five sets and two singles. Her private milk record stands at 17,135 pounds with 802 pounds of butter in a year. Her daughter has a semi official record of 20,800 pounds of milk and 943 pounds of butter.

Tey Presa Banners Wooster Grace Darling Hengerveld Ohio Experiment Station

Levee Break Floods Area North of Georgetown

About 150 feet of the White River levee five miles above Georgetown breached yesterday flooding a large area. In Cleveland a costly claim was made that the city’s smoke control program costs $20 million annually, per engineer James H. Herron.

Helena Ark White River Georgetown Cleveland James H. Herron

New York Hit by Big Storm

Property damage estimated at more than 1 000 000 dollars resulted from a heavy rain and wind storm that struck New York last night. Telephone and power lines were blown down and many localities were left without service or transportation today.

Associated Srees Danner New York

Riots in Jaffa Leave 40 Dead as Martial Law Proclaimed

Jerusalem dispatches report that Jaffa remains unsettled after rioting with clashes between Moslems and Jews continuing. Martial law has been proclaimed and more troops are arriving. So far 40 killed and over 200 wounded.

London Jerusalem Jaffa

Public Works Urged as Unemployment Remedy by AFL Leader

Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor urged development of public works across the United States as a remedy for unemployment. He spoke at the opening of the Federation executive council's ten day session in Cincinnati May 5.

Associated Press Bannert Cincinnati United States Frank Morrison American Federation of Labor Fed+eration Executive Council

Probe into Rail Cost Planned by Senate Committee

The special senate investigating committee will examine higher railroad operating costs and the use of outside firms for repairs. Chairman Cummins said managers will be asked to explain why costs last year rose to about 36 billion dollars, an increase near one billion. Nomination confirmed: Montgomery Schuyler of New York named minister to El Salvador by the Senate.

Washington Senate Cummins Montgomery Schuyler New York Salvador Tas

Northern Ohio Traction Co Plans to Run Cars Soon

Canton May 5 official announcement that Northern Ohio Traction Co will operate on city and interurban lines as soon as arrangements are made. Strike of 1100 platform men crippled Akron Canton Massillon routes and interurban service. company says strike not authorized by national association and appeals to Mayor for police protection during resumption efforts.

Associated Ranger Canton Northern Ohio Traction Co Soen Am Akron Massillon Cleveland Uhrichsville Akron City Moog National Association Blinn Witter Joy Day

Invitation to appoint reps to allied councils sent

Formal invitation was cabled to the American state department in Washington by the supreme allied council. The notice requests appointment of representatives to the supreme allied council the council of ambassadors and the allied reparations commission.

Associated Press London Supreme Allied Council Council of Ambassadors American State Department Wash [Ington

Warine Strike Spreads as Ship Labor Battle Grows

Associated Press reports failure of Washington talks to end a May 1 strike protest over a 15 percent wage cut. Union leaders say more ships and sailors are leaving, engines short, and replacements scarce. Owners claim the situation is under control and recruiting bureaus are flooded with applications.

Associated Press New York Washington Ee Ae

Farmers May Combine to Market Agricultural Products

Washington May 5 A bill allowing farmers to combine into operative associations to market agricultural products without antitrust restrictions was passed by the House and now goes to the Senate. The vote was 384 to 49.

Washington Bousa Senate

Stormy seas lash Jersey coast ships on long voyages

A gale of force battered the New Jersey coast and nearby sea routes late Wednesday affecting numerous vessels, including coastwise shipping lanes from New York to the harbor areas. Reports indicate strong winds and rough seas impacting maritime traffic along the coastline.

New York New Jersey

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