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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1921

Page

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Body of Well Known N Y Woman Found in Barn

Morristown New Jersey Oct. 3 Mrs Paul Zuhike wife of a wealthy New York importer was found dead in a barn on the Zuhike estate near Madison. The coroner ruled death by suicide from an overdose of sleeping powder after she had been missing since Thursday. Her son Paul had died six months earlier by suicide in a Morristown school chemical lab. Zuhike attributed his wife’s death to despair over her son’s death.

Associated Preas Banner Morristown N. J Paul C. Zuhike New York Zuhike Madison Paul Zuhtke

De Valera Not to Be Delegate to London Conference

Dublin reports say Kantonn De Valera will not be among Sinn Fein delegates for the London conference opening Oct. 11 to discuss the Irish situation. Desmond Fitzgerald of Sinn Fein propaganda confirms De Valera will not attend. Belfast reports deny Ulster invitation to send delegates to the same conference.

Belfast Ulster London

Tigret Agent Robbery At Ohio Electric Traction Office

Two men robbed Sam Meeks a ticket agent at 5 a.m. today in Hamilton. They held up the Ohio Electric Traction office and took about $1,000 in receipts from Saturday and Sunday.

Hamilton Sam Meeks Ohio Electric Traction Saturdy

One Killed Two Injured In Car Plunge Near Dayton

John Kelly, 45, of Springfield was killed instantly when the auto carrying him, John Mahoney, 26, and Kelly's six-year-old son plunged through a bridge seven miles east of Dayton. The Knox County Gun Club held a regular shoot Saturday with good scores but light attendance. The next fun shoot is set for Saturday afternoon, Oct 8.

Associated Press Tha Banner Dayton John Kelly Springfeld John Knox County Gun Club

First Woman in Ohio Named Pastor at Massillon Mission

Massillon October 3 First woman in Ohio to be placed in charge of a Methodist pastorate Miss Elizabeth Reavis of Massillon assigned as pastor of the M E mission at Columbian Heights Massillon suburb Announcement made by Bishop W B Anderson presiding over the Northeast Ohio conference in session here.

Massillon Eliatath Reavie M. E Columbian Heights Ohio W. B. Anderson Cincinnati Northeast Ohio Methodist Episcopal Church

Strike Ballots Counted as Rail Unions Vote

Four railroad brotherhoods tally 259000 votes on 12 percent wage cut ordered by the railway labor board. Engineers conductors firemen enginemen and switchmen participate with results due after October 10. Some unions favoring a strike await other tallies before action.

Chicago Railway Labor Board Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Federated Shop

Statutory Charges Against Rosa McNiece and Charles Ridgeway

Rosa McNiece of South Vernon and Charles Ridgeway of Mt. Vernon were arrested on a statutory charge by Constable J. B. Sensel after a complaint by Thomas McNiece. Ridgeway was fined 25 dollars and costs, with jail time suspended on condition he stops disturbing the McNiece family. Mrs McNiece was held in jail without a hearing.

Rosa McNiece South Vernon Charles Ridgeway Mt. Vernon J. B. Sensel Thomas McNiece Ridgeway

Mt Vernon Trims Danville In 1921 Baseball Tilt

Mt Vernon defeated Danville 7 to 0 as Tanner struck out 12 Danville hitters. Bickel led Mt Vernon with a home run, and Switzer and Mullin also contributed strong hitting and fielding in the victory on Saturday afternoon.

Danville Mt. Vernon Dale Barre Tanner Bickel Felding Switzer Muin Mt Vernon

Umpire Charles Rigler Named for World Series Games

Associated Press reports that Charles Rigler of Cleveland was appointed one of the umpires for the upcoming World Series games in New York, with duties beginning Wednesday afternoon.

Associated Prena New York Charles Rigler Cleveland

Committee 10 to conclude WV coal field hearing

Senate labor committee will wrap up its investigation into disorders in the Mingo West Virginia coal field with a final week of hearings in Washington starting next Monday. Chairman Chilman Kenyon said a planned West Virginia visit has been scrapped.

Associated Press The Banner Washington Senate Labor Committee Mingo W. Va Chiilman Kenyon West Virginia

Plans for a Model Hen House Circulated by Ohio State

County Agent L. L. Anderson received copies of a 12 page Ohio State University agriculture department bulletin detailing a model hen house. Two 20 by 30 foot structures are under construction in Monroe and Pike townships with others considering similar plans. The design supports 150 birds with removable finishings, specific roost and floor space, and window area. humidity, not cold, is blamed for hen discomfort and delays in laying.

L. Anderson Department of Agriculture Ohio State University Monroe Pike Townships Anderson Wiscomfort

Grain dealers hold meeting in Chicago amid middleman debate

The three day convention of the National Association of Grain Dealers opened in Chicago with 1200 members present. Secretary Charles Quinn said preservation of the middleman is a chief topic and delegates plan to draw up action to counter efforts to eliminate middlemen. An active campaign is expected to start next March at the annual meeting.

Associated Press Chicago National Association of Grain Dealers Charles Quinn Quinn

Former U S Judge Dead at Sea

Chicago Oct 1 verification reports yesterday that Peter R. Grosscup former U S judge who presided in many famous cases had died at sea en route to England. Lealie Moon son window received word that the jurist succumbed aboard the Cunard liner Corona a few days out from New York. Full details not yet received.

Chicago Peter 8. Grosscup U. S England Lealie Moon Groaxtup New York

Presbyterians Hold Rally Day Service

Presbyterian Sunday school members held a rally day service with an average attendance of 160 for the school and 240 across all classes, plus a primary department attendance of 1 and a promotion of 14 to the junior department. Dr. J H Shields preached in the morning on Looking at Things Unseen and in the evening on The Truth vs Itching Har s, with special music by the choir at both services.

Presbyterian Sunday School J. H. Shields

Former King William II Dies in Stuttgart Event

Former King William II of Württemberg dies in Stuttgart Germany on October 3. He abdicated the throne in November 1918 following World War I.

Stuttgart Germany William 1 of Wurtemburg Wiliam II

Young Boy Scouts Save Train From Wreck

Omaha boys James Caldwell and Clarence Swingholm, both 17, used Scout rules to avert a disaster on CB&Q train No. 69. They spotted a large tree across the track, waved Caldwell’s red sweater as the train approached, and the engineer stopped the train yards from the obstruction. The rescue prevented a potential wreck.

Associated Preas Omaha James Caldwell Clarence Swingholm Young Caldwell

Decline in Cotton Chop Pushes Crop Forecast Down

Associated Press reports September’s worsening conditions cut forecast production by 500000 bales, placing total U.S. cotton at 6,537,000 equivalent 480 pound bales. Market reaction in New York saw a sensational drop after opening to a new high, as December futures slid despite the crop data.

Associated Press Banner Washington Department of Agriculture New York

Indictments Returned After Licking County Inquiry

By Associated Press sixty nine secret indictments were returned by the Licking county grand jury after a two day inquiry into bribery and gambling charges. More than twenty involve charges beyond the Mayor Atherton case before Governor Davis. Prosecutor Norpell said warrants must be served before disclosure of the names.

Associated Press The Banner Newark Licking

Dayton to Washington Air Highway Push Raises Mission

Cpt. and Lt. John A. Mac Ready of McCook field, fresh off a world altitude record, left Dayton today with Congressman Roy Fitzgerald as passenger. They aim to prove feasibility of an all air highway between Dayton and Washington.

Dayton, Cpt John A. MacReady McCook Washington Roy Fitzgerald Dayton

Bond Issue Considered To Aid Unemployed Workers

Washington October 2 federal bond issue to fund loans for public works during downturns is under wider review at a national conference on unemployment. Proposals call for a permanent fund to guard workers in bad years. Loans to municipalities would be conditional on unemployment proof and project viability, with below market interest.

Ansocietea Press Washington

Taft Sworn Chief Justice on Opening Court Term

The Federal Supreme Court reconvened for the fall term as William Howard Taft took the judicial oath. Taft, former president, becomes the first chief justice who previously held the nation’s highest executive office, with oath administered by Senior Associate Justice Joseph McKenna. The ceremony complements his earlier constitutional oath on July 11.

Associated Press Bammer Washington William Howard Tat United States Supreme Court Mr. Taft Justee Joseph McKenna Taft

Martin to Speak at the Mt Vernon Luncheon

Hugh K. Martin of Columbus adjutant of the Ohio American Legion will address Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce members at the luncheon next Wednesday October 5. A local out of town speaker has not appeared recently and Martin is expected to draw a ready audience. The dinner will be served by a committee from the IME church chaired by Mrs. M. E. Simmons.

Hugh Kk. Martin Columbus Department of Ohio, American Legion Mt. Vernon Capemerce Martin I M. E. Church M. E. Simmona

Famous Singer David Bispham Dies at 64 in New York

Baritone David Sehigll Bispham, renowned American lyric artist, died today in New York from intestinal trouble at age 64 after a six week illness. His wife and daughter survive. Bispham, long a figure in opera and concert, sang at Covent Garden and with Metropolitan forces under Maurice Gray, with recent years focusing on concert and oratorio work.

New York David Sehigll Bispham David Bispham Wise Covent London Maurice Gray Society of American Singers

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