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Newspaper
The Democratic Banner
Location
Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1920
Page
1
Toledo Plants of the Willys Overland company shut today after laying off 4,600 workers. Fewer than 9,000 stay to run the plant tomorrow as officials decide if operations will be three days a week or suspended until auto industry demand recovers. The decline in U S automobile demand is blamed for the curtailment.
The Banner Chicago reports that the Cooke county grand jury investigation into the $100,000 World Series scandal will proceed. Chief Justice Charles A. McDonald ordered the inquiry and will issue a statement on Stite's Attorney Hoyne's objections claiming legal action. Henry Brigham, grand jury foreman, said the investigation is well underway and will continue.
Officials finalize plans for a financial campaign with teams assigned city sections. A kickoff banquet at the Y.M.C.A. begins at 6 30 p.m. Monday, with noon luncheons at the Y.M.C.A. Tuesday through Thursday for workers and those interested in the drive.
Thief broke the lock of the outside showcase at the ton Store on South Main Street and took a number of valuable army blankets. Proprietor Joseph Levivon says the thief's identity is known and demands immediate return to avert arrests. A separate report states James McArthur, a 50 year old merchant, was beaten and robbed of $700 by two burglars.
The Knox County Sunday School Association outlines its October convention at Vine Street Church of Christ Mt. Vernon with a full day of worship, addresses, demonstrations, and division meetings. Delegates register on arrival and sessions cover children young people and adult programs, with state and local speakers, joint sessions, and a mass evening meeting.
Senator Harding is back in Marion after a second speaking trip and resumes work on campaign matters at his headquarters. He plans a few motor trips to Ohio cities while the plane remains here before heading to the middle west.
Revenue agents seized 200 gallons of moonshine in Danville Virginia. A bootlegger attempting escape was lightly wounded as liquor streams ran along the curb. Onlookers blocked traffic while a man named John Lee Anderson drank from a spill and was fined at the courthouse.
A beauty pin awakened ten years ago was removed from the lung of Miss Romayne Weleend, 20, of Columbus. An X-ray at the local hospital located the pin after she had been treated at Ohio State Sanatorium. She went to Cincinnati for an operation and is now recovering.
Gaters of the J. F P. Cherry Cigar Co at 411 West High Street report that labor troubles at the factory are settled. They note wages for bunch breakers range from 15 to 24 dollars per week, rollers from 10 to 22 dollars. The manager says they plan to enlarge the factory and currently employ 20 to 25 girls.
Governor Cox toured Iowa and Missouri addressing crowds about the League of Nations and accusing “reactionary interests” of buying up Democratic and independent papers. He contrasted his stance on parsons, discussed radicalism, urged fair adjustment, and warned of suppressed news during the campaign.
Senator Borah of Idaho declined to discuss reports that he would stop speaking in the Republican campaign after next week. He noted he was surprised by reports he and Senator Johnson of California planned to send written questions to Senator Harding to clarify his views on the League of Nations.
Paris dealers report the automobile market collapsed after wartime demand. Prices surged and production spiked postwar, then government auctions of American cars dampened the market. French makers followed Ford scale up before a sharp downturn left buyers and sellers in a fragile balance.
The American Legion national executive committee adopted a resolution at Cleveland on September 30 recommending dismissal of Louis F. Post as assistant secretary of labor for obstructing enforcement of the alien deportation law. The measure followed the Legion's second annual convention and elections held the prior day.
Nine hundred of the 1800 Timkin Roller Bearing Co. employees at Columbus plants were laid off this morning. The company said the plant will not operate a night shift until further notice due to a downbeat auto industry.
Karl Wilson, a major collar and shirt maker, announced price reductions for shirts. The cuts cover every grade and range from 1.60 to 24 per dozen. A week earlier the firm lowered collar prices.
Former Army lieutenant Frank H. Smith convicted by court martial for brutal treatment of prisoners in France was paroled from Fort Jay on March 20 after serving less than nine and a half months of a one month term. Authorities said the parole was authorized by the Adjutant General’s Office and Secretary of War, with uncertain current whereabouts believed to be Ohio.
Weather bureau forecast strong east Atlantic gales from Hatteras to Maine and on lakes Huron Erie and Ontario this afternoon and tonight. Warnings issued to all ships. Cape Hatteras first storm warning hoisted at 9.2 m. as the south storm moves northward with high winds expected and a shift to the northwest.
Washington Sept 30 Secretary Colby announced that Paul Hanna of the New York Call and Laurence Tod linked with Mr Hanna would be barred from future attendance at the daily conference with newspaper correspondents. Hanna accused Colby of using the meetings to push his views and of misreporting news. Emery was asked to secure Colby’s defense for publication with the accusations.
Market reports show sugar prices hitting new lows as the Federal Sugar Refining Co cuts rates to 18 cents per pound. In Kansas City trading, wheat futures fell sharply with December delivery closing at 3.10 per bushel following a 9 to 10 cent decline.
Washington. September 30 Appoint ment of a special Canadian minister plenipotentiary to the U S is understood to have been immediately postponed Canada’s interests in this country will be left in the hands of Sir Arthur Geddes the British ambassador who because of his long residence in that British commonwealth regarded by the Canadians as having full personal knowledge of the aims and needs of their country An element which has been considered in connection with direct Canadian representation in Washington to that Australia South Africa and other British colonies and dominions might desire similar representation.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City gains permission to boost rediscount rates on liberty bond secured obligations from 5% to 6%. Officials say the move aligns with other banks and follows the graduated scale authorized by Congress. The rate change aims to regulate rediscounts on commercial paper not tied to liberty bonds.
Babe Ruth homered for the fifty fourth time this season belting a right field shot in the ninth inning of the first game of a doubleheader between New York and Philadelphia. The report notes the shot as Ruth’s latest solo blast amid the season’s pursuit of run tallies.
Governor Cox told a Hutchinson audience he would vote dry on prohibition if acting like Senator Harding, noting Harding had voted wet 32 times and dry twice. He cited 25 indirect votes on enforcement and claimed Harding supported some anti league positions while aligning with Johnson Borah Taft and Wickersham.
A blaze starting in sulphur bins on the Galveston docks spread rapidly along the waterfront, destroying Pier No. 5 and part of the Cotton Concentration Co plant. Damage is estimated above one million dollars. The fire was brought under control but the Italian steamer Etna and its cargo of wheat continued burning.
The Knox Tire and Rubber Co moves its Columbus offices to Mt Vernon this week. The new address will be Slingluff building on the northeast corner of the public square. F D Spencer, H K Littleton, and Miss Helen Hummel relocate, with permanent residence in Mt Vernon. Factory work is nearing completion, windows installed and machinery being set. Raw material for tire manufacture is arriving and production will start soon.
The weather forecast warns of an early frost across Ohio tonight as cool, fair conditions continue. Forecasters urge protection for tender plants and remind residents to expect crisp overnight air as temperatures dip.
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