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The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1920

Page

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Secretary Daniels Seeks Apology Over Forged Cablegram

Secretary Daniels accused a forged signature in a cablegram used by Rear Admiral Sims during naval hearings. He traced the fake to a signatory "A. I Carter" at the British embassy and said the telegram as signed to him was untrue. He demanded an apology to him and the country for the misleading testimony.

Dannerd Washington Senate Naval Investigating Sime Daniels Navy Department Daniela Old Daniela Ves Els A. I Carter Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Sims Sims

Strike signals doubt in Pittsburgh rail talks

Reports claimed a strike by engineers and firemen on the Pennsylvania lines would emerge today but railroads said only nine area workers walked out, confined to Cleveland. Officials denied any secret union meeting and said they were prepared for any developments.

Pittburgh Pennsylvania Baltimore & Olio Lake Epler Cleveland Brotherhood

Exports to Germany on a Large Scale

New York May 1 The Guggenheim Interests through Kuhn Loeb & Co purchase a large block of German General Electric Co stock. The move is seen as paving the way for Franco-British negotiations and a surge of American metal exports to Germany and Austria. Officials say war status will not hinder shipments of oil lubricants wool and other materials.

New York Guggenhalm Kuhn, Loeb & Co General Fletric Co Berlin Shuilar Germany Austria United States

Milk Inspection Reform Backed by State Health Officials

A conference in Columbus where state health commissioners recommended statewide milk inspection regulations. In Akron, Lena Ke ng, 48, is held on a murder charge.

The Columbus Oily Health Commissioners Akron Lena Keng

Tieup in Freight Worse Since 1917

Washington May 13 Freight tieups in principal railroad terminals rival the 1917 hard winter, crippling business nationwide. Appeals pour into Washington to the ICC, Railroad Administration, and Congress as gateways clog with loaded cars, many stalled for lack of labor and motive power. About 335000 cars delayed, 86000 at junctions without crews, with total cars tied up rising from 288000 on April 1.

Banner Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Railroad Administration Congress Pdte Committee of Car Service American Railroad Association

Ohio Rainbow Division Veterans to Hold First Reunion

About 000 veterans are expected to gather in Columbus tomorrow for the first annual reunion of the Ohio Rainbow Division of Veterans. The two day event marks a milestone for former service members and honors their shared history. In Steubenville, George Alexander a car inspector was killed by a state.

Associated Plan Columbus Ohio Rainbow Division of Veterans Steubenvilile George Alexander

Destruction of Police Barracks Across Ireland

At least 18 police barracks were wiped out in widespread attacks by armed masked bands across Ireland last night. Five income tax and customs offices were burned and valuables damaged, with one man reported killed.

Dublin Ireland

Will Foster to Stand Trial on Burglary Charge

Prosecuting Attorney Ashbaugh announced Charles Foster will be tried on burglary and larceny charges. He will not be committed to the Lima state hospital. If convicted, Foster faces Ohio Penitentiary time and arraignment is expected next Monday in common pleas court.

Common Pleas Ashbaugh Charles Voster Foster Lima State Hospital Ohio Penitentiary Common Pleas Court

Party Votes Down Attack On A Church

The national convention of the Socialist Party of America in New York voted down a declaration claiming churches are owned and regulated by a privileged few. Victor Berger opposed the move, while August Claessens and Charles Solomon discussed support from clergy worldwide. Debate focused on the dictatorship of the proletariat and citizenship elements of international sovietism, which were trimmed from the convention’s primary declaration for socialization of the nation for equal benefit.

Associated Prosa New York Tinte Socialist Party of America Victor Berger U. S Wisconsin Herger August Claessens Charles Solomon Socialist

LeonardSaved From Mob by Police In Toledo

Joseph Leonard accused of assaulting a seven year old girl was saved from a mob by the police in Toledo yesterday. The incident ended without further violence as authorities intervened to restore order.

Leonard Toledo Joseph Leonard

Salvation Army Lasses and Converts to Lead 1920 Appeal

Veterans Commandant Einna Westbrook and Sergeant-Major Louis Petain head the Salvation Army Home Service appeal May 10 to 20. The effort aims to raise 10 million dollars to fund another year of work, highlighting forty years of growth and dedication by the Army's American convert Ash Barrel Immy and others. Westbrook travels Indiana while Petain remains with Brooklyn Post No 1, and the push notes increased public support since 1880.

Einna Westbrook Indianapolis Salvation Army Toulw Petrin Brooklyn America Universit Silvation Louis Petain Westbrook Ia Indiana Petain Brooklyn Post No 1

Six Prisoners Escape Akron Jail In Early Morning Break

Six inmates escaped from the Akron county jail using blankets to make a rope and lowering themselves to the ground. Three of the escapees are charged with first degree murder.

Akron Brewty Che Banner

Debs Nominated for President at Socialist National Convention

Eugene V. Debs, federal convict No 22m8, nominated for president by declamation at the Socialist party national convention in New York on May 13. Also notes Akron needing 10,000 new homes per a city statement and mentions a police gallery expansion in Kenton.

New York Eugene V._ Debs United States Akron

Indiana names four grand delegates to GOP convention

United States Senators Watson and New Governor Goodrich and Albert Heveridge were elected Indiana's big four delegates at large to the Republican national convention in Chicago.

Associated Press The Banner Indianapolis Ind United States Watson New Goodrich Albert Heveridge Indiana Chicago

Plans for Tent City in Toledo Amid Home Shortage

Toledo May 1 Mayor Schreiber announced plans to establish a tent city in response to worsening housing shortage. The move aims to provide immediate shelter as demand outpaces supply, with officials seeking rapid implementation.

Assovhaed Toledo Schreiber

Police hunt liquor runners after deputy sheriff kidnapping

Police search for liquor runners after they abducted Monroe County Deputy Sheriff Witcker near Toledo. The incident occurred as he confronted the pair who demanded submission to questioning. In Youngstown, former councilman Daniel Ferris is bound over to the grand jury on fraud charges.

Associated Press Toledo Lquor Earry Sherif Witcker Monroe Mich Here Youngstown Daniel Ferris J the Grand Jury

Fierce clashes between revolutionists and Carranza troops

AP dispatches report furious fighting yesterday at Hacienda Amarin, on the Mexican National Railroad north of San Marcos. Carranza is directing operations as wireless messages confirm, with the field area described as about five square miles.

Bra Cruz Carranza Hacienda Amariz Mexican National Railroad San Marcos Mexico City

Carranza Surrounded By Rebel Forces Near Apizaco

Rebel forces close in on President Carranza as his army makes a stand in the hills between San Marcos and Apizaco about 150 miles northwest of Vera Cruz. General Trevino heads to protect Carranza if captured while Governor De La Huerta prepares to lead Mexico City. Rebels plan to hold the presidential election late in July per Mexican law.

Mexico City Carranza Associated Press Washington San Marcos Apizaco Vera Cruz Trevino Governor de la Huerta Sonora

Blame Wilson for Delay in Ratification of Peace Treaty

The Republican state convention resolutions committee urged delegates to blame President Wilson for the delay in ratifying the peace treaty and framed it as a campaign issue. They condemned his Mexico policy and shouted against eight years of wanton extravagance, pledging tax reduction.

Supreme Court May Decide On Expense Accounts

Ohio State Auditor Donahey says the state supreme court may be asked to define permissible judge expenses when courts sit away from home while a Cleveland judge sues for full pay of his Akron session. Also reports Glyde Vorhees, 19, killed by switch engine at Mingo Junction.

Associated Press Columbus State Supreme Court Audier Donahey Vickery Cleveland Akron Donahey Mingo Junction Glyde Vorhees

Boran Plans Soldier Relief Loans with Dual Options

Washington May 13 Senator Borah Republican Idaho introduces soldier relief legislation offering 300 million dollars in loans over ten years for honorably discharged men. Two loan paths exist: up to 3 000 dollars for suburban homes or farms, requiring matching investment, and a land settlement plan enabling 40 year payments at cost with 0 percent interest plus up to 2000 in short term loans. A special administrative board would oversee the act. Norwalk Mrs T J Musto denied burglary charges after trial.

Associated Press Banner Washington House Borah Republican Idaho Secretary of the Interior Actul

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