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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
1
Covington home guard company moved through Brooksville on May 6 to provide security for the murder trial of Thomas Marksberry former pastor accused in the killing of Jesse Glenn whose body was buried near the Marksberry farm.
Admiral Benson, wartime chief of naval operations, testifies before the Senate Naval Investigating Committee that he warned Admiral Sims not to let his friendship with Britain unduly influence official acts. He cannot recall all details but says a wrong interpretation was placed on his remarks and that he has been done a grave injustice.
Columbus May 6 Possibility of a recount looms as Ohio delegation to the Republican convention prepares. Daugherty, seeking at large and national chairman for Harding, faced a setback in Cincinnati where Harding HQ gathers data to decide action. In several wards no Harding votes were recorded yet Daugherty showed normal counts. Harding carried the county while the strongest opposition targeted Daugherty. Akron reports the body of a newborn found on the street.
Washington May 1 official information shows a rapid weakening of Carranza's grip as Mexico's revolt grows. Government reports indicate recognition by the United States of the rebel movement remains unlikely before success is secured. Agents study the rebel program and expect a more formidable attack plan. Rebels have made no overtures to the U.S. government awaiting outcome.
Alliance, May. Henry J. Wine, a Civil War veteran aged 71, was murdered in his home as he sat in his garage last night. He was robbed of nearly $200 by an unknown assailant, according to Associated Press reports in the Die Banner.
Denison May 6. The city hospital of Urichsville and Denixon will be closed temporarily due to a shortage of nurses. The community hospital, opened in 1917 as the second in Tuscarawas, will reopen in several weeks. Nearby Scott Hospital in New Philadelphia also faced closure recently due to owner illness.
In Minneapolis on May 6 1919 M Williams center on the 1919 Minnesota football elev en was elected president of the University Athletic Board of Control Williams won 245 votes to Neal Arnison 672 for the other football letterman This briefing notes the vote totals and roles of the two candidates from the university athletics context.
President Healy of the Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen and Oilers denounces a labor program as despicable and says a high government official is used to mislead the public into believing wage earners threaten the government. He cites DOJ May Day violence demonstrations in his prepared statement.
In Louisville on May 6 two physicians admitted writing fifteen hundred forty one whiskey prescriptions as medicine, none after January 16. Testimony before Commissioner Stanchfield and investigator Henry B. Mayer described a wide range of illnesses treated with liquor, aiming to revoke the doctors’ permits.
Reports from Berne and Warsaw via Associated Press detail the Polish Ukrainian offensive against Kiev. Fighting persists as Polish forces pressure Bolshevik troops around the Kiev bridgehead, with two Red divisions reportedly annihilated after being cut off.
Americans arriving from Sinaloa report General Flores, a revolutionist commander, will move on Mazatlan in a few days with a large force. The city is the principal seaport of the state and the impending action is awaited amid tense regional developments.
In Indianapolis on May 6 a plea of abatement was filed by Charles E K Hughes special counsel for United Mine Workers of America at the arraignment of miners and operators indicted on charges of conspiracy.
Dover reports the state senate passed a resolution to ratify the woman suffrage amendment, with suffragist leaders in Dover to push for action in the house, aiming to make Delaware the 36th state. House action will be delayed a week. Newark notes Henry Borden, a gas well rigger, died from a derrick fall. Akron police seek shooter of William Maze. Springfield carpenters vote to strike, nearly four hundred walking off the job.
New York May 6 641 900 World War veterans depend on the United States at an annual cost of 325 million dollars. Dr W C Rucker chief medical adviser to the bureau of war risk insurance says these are the first authentic tabulations released by the commission for aid to disabled veterans.
San Francisco dispatch reports May 6 returns from Tuesday's primary show Senator Johnson widening his margin over Herbert Hoover by 156,899 votes. The increase marks a clear edge for Johnson as election tallies continue to unfold.
The Associated Press reports in New York that milliners at their May 6 convention pledged the public no rise in summer hat prices. About 1100 male milliners gathered to affirm the promise amidst the year’s market chatter.
OHIO BRIEFS report a dramatic incident where Mr and Mrs Vetor Dumont were hurled about sixty feet when a train struck an automobile. They escaped unharmed though shaken. NORWALK Gold in paying quantities found three feet underground near here. LORAIN W A Phillips appointed manager of the Lorain schools. CANTON Violet Hurst aged four burned to death while playing with companions.
In New Haven Connecticut on May 6 the Democratic state convention backed a proposal to permit the manufacture and sale of beer and light wines. The convention rejected a bid to instruct the Connecticut unpledged delegation to the national convention to vote as a unit.
Pueblo, Colo May 6 The Republican state convention will convene this afternoon to name four delegates at large and alternates to the national convention.
Washington May Uncle Joe Cannon, who turned 84 today, urged youths to limit intake to one small drink daily. In good health since his Speaker days, he joked he is not chasing an elephant, and remains vigorous at home.
Associated Press reports in Washington that railway executives asked Congress for an additional 500 million dollars this year to complete construction of freight cars, aiming to boost capacity and freight movement.
Twenty three people were injured when a crowded Firth avenue bus overturned on the upper west side late yesterday. Police say the driver swerved to avoid a coldskin with a heavy motor truck, striking the curb and glancing the truck. Most injured were women.
Senator Horah of Idaho introduced a resolution proposing a full inquiry into all presidential campaign expenditures for both Democratic and Republican parties. The move aims to illuminate spending patterns and ensure accountability across campaigns.
Washington May 6 Secretary of Labor Wilson ruled that membership in the Communist Labor party does not alone justify deportation of aliens. He canceled a war rant for Carl Miller a German held on such grounds, saying no evidence of intent to use force against government. Justice Department officials criticized the decision.
Indianapolis May 6 Major General Wood leads with 81 074 votes a plurality of almost 20 000 over Senator Jotuwon who has 73 432 in early returns reported by The Banner Associated Press.
Minneapolis May 6 Associated Press reports flour reached a new high with a 50 cent per barrel rise. An advance in wheat and steady food demand were cited as reasons for the increase.
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