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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1920

Page

5

BRANGH CAE 15 HEARD TODAY BY THE WIGH COURT

Arguments in the high court hearing the Thomas Branch murder case were led by state prosecutors Paul M. Ashbaugh and Lot C. Stillwell with defense by William M. Koons and Harry W. Koons. Branch, previously convicted of second degree murder, faces appellate review after the common pleas sentencing by Judge Blair.

Lewis B. Houck Mt. Vernon Shields Canton Paterson Ashland Court of Appeals State of Ohio Vas Thomas Branch Mately Paul M. Ashbaugh Lot C. Stillwell William M. Koons Harry W. Koons Branch Common Pleas Ohio Tudge Blair Harry T. Spittleva B. M. Allen H. B. Greer R. M. Greer M. Allen Common Pleas Court Knox County Lot Cg, Stillwell J. Tate Cromsey

Local Property Transfers Reported in Clinton

Several Clinton parcels change hands with amounts listed. Calloweh transfers camera equipment valued at 125 dollars to Harrison Judy. Jamon larael conveys property to Lisalo Orizenfetd in Clinton. James Israel transfers property to Martin J. Murphy in Clinton for one dollar.

Calloweh Jamon Larael Harrison Judy Clinton James Leraet Lisalo Orizenfetd James Israel Martin J. Murphy

Geddes, Mt Vernon native, longtime Ohio politician

J Z Galbraith notes in the Columbus Dispatch Geddes, born 1824 in Mt Vernon Ohio, rose from law to common pleas judge and four terms in Congress. The piece recalls the third term controversy in Congress with Geddes and Grant era figures, highlighting a fierce political era and Geddes’ prominent Ohio delegation peers like McMahon Wheeler Lefevre and McKinley.

J. Z. Galbraith Coumbus Dispatch George W. Geddes Mt. Vernon Congress Ohio George W. Gedden I Isi Gedlden Waa Gad General Grant White House Grant Witam MM. Springer Uliness Geddes Columbus Delano Common Pleas Ben Butterworth Tom L. Young John A. McMahon Ben LeFevre J. Warren Reiter Frank Hurd Thomas Ewing A. J. Warner George L. Converse Congreys William McKinley James A. Garfield McMahon Keifer Lefevre

Compliments Mayer on Auto Tag Work

The Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce reports were praised by A. G. Snow of the state bureau in Columbus. Snow wrote that Mt. Vernon submissions were near flawless and required little correction, highlighting Secretary Mayer's efficient leadership.

Mt. Vernon, Statesman Columbus Chamber of Commerce State Bureau Mayer A. G. Snow Mt. Vernon

County Agent Tests Seed Protector for Corn

County Agent L. Anderson will test a proposed seed protector on corn in the county. The experiment aims to protect seeds after planting from insects and rodents and prevent rotting in wet soil, with a claim it may benefit the soil as well.

L. Anderson Etno Maer

Explanation of Knox County school finance bill impact Jefferson township

County Supt. Marriott outlines how the state 1.4 mill levy and local 1 mill within the 10 mill limit affect Knox County for 1919 20 and 21. It details state funds $17,149,400 local levy $69,047.54 county share $199,049.20 and teachers $164,464.53 plus driver costs $10,880 with 37 and 44 percent shares. Jefferson township receives $3,681.57 from state and county, can raise $7,550.80 locally, plans seven teachers at $900 each totaling $6,300 and total expenses $8,050.91.

J. ©. Marriott Jefferson State Department Knox County Jeferson Township Jefferson Township

Railroad men open large cooperative store in Junction City

In Junction City Kansas on May 6 a cooperative general store was opened by Union Pacific railroad employees. The organization is capitalized at 6000 dollars with 200 shares at 25 dollars each, eighty percent owned by railroad workers and the rest by workers in other industries. The railroad company disclaims any financial interest. Officers say merchandise will be bought wholesale for stockholders to reduce costs by at least ten percent, with profits divided among stockholders.

Banner Junction City Kanaan Union Pacific Railroad Company

Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs James Heighton

A son was born Wednesday to Air and Mrs James Heighton of Bayt Gambler Street.

Wednaday Boon Air James Heighton Bayt Gambler Street

Taxi Driver Arrest In Tax Fraud Case

Ed Wood was arrested after allegedly trying to defraud taxi driver G Metcalf of funds for a Newark round trip. Patrolman McElray jailed Wood with a hearing set for late afternoon. Also noted is a visit plan for Mrs J W of Meir, and a Foreign Missionary Society meeting at the Me RB church Friday evening. Danville high school defeated Centerburg 31 to 7 yesterday.

Filward Wood Ting G Metcalf Newark Metcalf Patrolmin McElray Wood J. W. It Mefiia India Jay Wailker Walker Newark Road Eddy The Foreign Missionary Society Me RB Mrlday Centerburg Danville Danville High School Centerburg High School

World Trade to Be Discussed at National Convention

America's new world trades problems will be debated at the National Foreign Trade Convention in San Francisco May 12 to 15 under the National Foreign Trade Council. The theme is The effect of Being a Creditor Nation. 2,500 to 3,000 delegates from 10 Pacific nations and parts of Europe are expected to attend, marking the first major year of open world trade since 1914. Top sessions include Fundamentals of Our Foreign Trade and Financing Foreign Trade.

Francisco America National Foreign Trade Council Pacific Europe Russia

National Foreign Trade Council chair to preside at 1921 meeting

James A Farrell of New York will chair the convention with speakers including W C Redfield Captain Robert Dollar William Sproule Henry Suzzatto R M Calkins J Drum W L Saunders and Dr Davis P Barrows. The gathering marks the seventh annual council convention following last year’s sessions in Chicago Detroit and New Orleans.

James A. Farrell New York National Foreign Trade Council United States Steel Corporation W. C Redfield Secretary of Commerce Robert Dollar San Francisco Wiliam Sproule Southern Pacific Railway Co Henry Suzzatto University of Washington Seattle R. M. Calkins Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Co J. §. Drum American Bankers’ Association W. L. Saunders American Manufacturers Export Association Davis P. Barrows University of California Council Chicago Detroit New Orleans

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