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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1920

Page

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Senator Moses Faces Heated New Hampshire Primary Battle

In Concord New Hampshire September 7 Senator George H Moses seeks renomination by Republicans as primary election day heats up. Spaulding campaigns focus on mobilizing women voters opposing suffrage while Moses maintains opposition to woman suffrage and upholds League of Nations debates. Spaulding backs the League reservations amid a split among party lines.

the Banner Concord N. H George H. Moses Republicans New Hampshire United States Congress League of Nations

Camel Dispute At State Fair Triggers Police Call

Indianapolis police and camel trainer were summoned to calm a camel at the Indiana state fair on September 7. The animal, said to be distressed from eight days without a drink, wandered from its show ground to a soft drink booth before security subdued it.

Indianapolis Ind

Non-Union Miner Killed Amid Alabama Coal Strike

Ay Associates Press reports in Birmingham that Sam Lynn, a nonunion miner, was killed in a clash tied to the coal strike at Glutown Jefferson County. J P Allison, a union miner, is charged with Lynn’s murder and Henry M Brewer, a nonunion worker, is jailed for assault with intent to murder. The shooting stemmed from a dispute over union recognition. This marks the second fatality in Alabama coal fields amid labor troubles, following an earlier brawl at Carbof Hill.

Ay Associates Bann Birminghams Ala Sam Lynn Glutown Jefferson County Bloss-SheMeld Steel and Iron Co Allison Lynn Henry M. Brewer Alabama al Hicks Carbof Hill

Willoughby Youth Ends Life Over School Pressure

A 16 year old farm youth, Henry J. Chambers, killed himself with a rifle to avoid returning to school. He had begged his parents to quit school for weeks, but the request was refused. A note found at the scene explained the motive as avoidance of schooling.

Willoughby Ohio Harry J. Chambers

Earthquake Shocks Hit Tuscany and Italian Coast

Very strong earthquake shocks were reported across Tuscany with casualties. Authorities have issued alerts as tremors were felt along the Italian coast at dawn. An Associated Press report notes the tremors caused damage and prompted emergency actions.

Romh Tuscany Uby

Senator Harding to visit Chicago and Camp Sheridan

Senator Harding arrives in Chicago at 3 20 PM for his first post nomination visit and will address wounded soldiers at Camp Sheridan. He plans to use the stop to outline his views on bonus legislation before continuing to Minneapolis for Dana Harling’s speech at the state fair.

Sby Associated Press Che Chicago Harding Leonard Wood Camp Sheridan Minneapolis Dana Harling

Trolley Cars Crash Kills Ten Near Denver Suburb Globeville

A Denver-Colorado incident near Globeville yesterday afternoon left ten dead and more than sixty injured when an outbound special carrying Eldorado Springs pleasure seekers collided with a heavily loaded interurban from Boulder to Denver.

Denver Globevitle Eldorado Springs Colo Boulder

Plans to Vote Ohio Women in Fall Speech by Secretary Smith

Ohio women are urged to participate in the fall vote following receipt of official notification that the woman’s suffrage amendment has been ratified. Secretary of State Smith will deliver a full speech outlining the implications and next steps.

Associated Prey To the Banner Ohio Smith Colby

Gompers Attacks Harding and Backing Cox in Ohio

Labor leader Samuel Gompers in a Labor Day speech at Driving Park urged Ohio voters to back Governor Cox, criticizing Harding as inactive and warning of reactionary forces. He praised Ohio's workmen compensation law and condemned the Cummins E Sch rail act as a negationist statute.

Associated Press Columbus Cor Samuel Gompers American Federation of Labor Ohio Cox Congress League of Nations United States Gompers Harding W. J. Burke Pittsboro

Commission 13 After Dealers Try to Barner

Federal Trade Commission report describes alleged concerted actions by farm implement makers to raise prices. It recommends reopening antitrust cases against International Harvester and court action against implement dealers for illegal price increases from 1914 to 1918, during which prices rose 73 percent.

Washington Federal Trade Commission Commission Senate International Harvester Company Trades Commission

Mayor of Cork Near Death Amid Hunger Strike

Associated Press reports Terrence MacSwiney, lord mayor of Cork, on hunger strike since August 12, in critical but conscious condition. He spoke today, with Father Dominic noting intense pain in the left abdomen and heart area.

Associated Press Banner London Terrence MacSwiney Cork Father Dominic MacSwiney

Dempsey Knocks Out Miske in Three Rounds

heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeats Billy Miske in Benton Harbor Michigan on Labor Day in the third round. Dempsey, 14 months after his last fight, delivers a rain of lefts and rights to stomach and chin to win as the crowd watches an orderly championship bout.

Associated Benton Harbor Mich Jack Dempsey Billy Miske St. Paul Dempsey Jens Willard Toledo Miske Threa Unica Alne

Fobes 19 Struck by Automobile on South Main Street

Orley Fobes a 19 year old street cleaner for South Main was struck by a touring car driven by Miss Helen Huntaberger at the corner of South Main and Gambier streets at 2 30 this afternoon. He suffered a leg injury a bruised back and a cut hand and was taken to his home at 205 Hust Chestnut street.

Orley Fobes South Main Street Helen Huntaberger South Main Gambier Streets Fobes Hust Chestnut Street

Call Through Gambier Exchange in Bladensburg

The telephone operator has been removed from the Bladensburg board. Residents now reach callers through the Gambier exchange for connections.

Bladensburg Gambier Exchange

Polish appeal to League of Nations seeks mediation

London Sept 7 The Polish government has appealed to the League of Nations for mediation in the Polish Lithuanian dispute. The appeal warns that unless the situation improves Poland will be compelled to declare war on Lithuania. The League is considering the appeal.

London League of Nations Poland Lithuania

Mrs Rebecca Paasig Claimed by Death in Morgan Township

Mrs Rebecca Welsh Paasig wife of Maxmilian Paasig of Morgan township died at her home Saturday night from organic heart trouble at 17. She lived 35 years in Clinton township on the family farm. She is survived by husband two sons Walter and Clarence two sisters Mrs William T Sampson Monongahala Pa and Mrs Fred Wolfe Mount Vernon and two granddaughters. Funeral from Walter Panzig home Pleasant township Wednesday at 1 30 pm with Rev W S Hull officiating. Burial in Mound View.

Rebecca Welsh Paasig Maxmilian Paazig Morgan Township Paasig Clinton Township Aho Clinton Walter Clarence Wiliam T. Sampson Monongahala Fred, Wolfe Mount Vernon Walter Panzig Pleasant Township W. S. Hull Mound View

Injured in Wreck En Route to Detroit

Mrs L J Cunningham of West High street learns her daughter Mrs Chester Evans of Detroit was in a railroad crash last Wednesday. Evans had been visiting Mt Vernon and left midday. A freight train collided with the passenger train about twenty five miles from Detroit. the engineer and the freights iceman were killed. Evans and another woman on the passenger train suffered slight injuries.

L. J. Cunningham West High Street Chester Evans Detroit Evans Mt. Vernon

Henry C Neptune Called By Death

Henry C Neptune died at his home in Academia on Sunday evening at 4 45 oclock after a long illness with multiple diseases. He was 70 years old and born in Monroe county West Virginia. Survived by wife Emma Neptune. Funeral from College Chapel Wednesday morning at 10 30, burial in Mound View cemetery. Forehead Injured Marcus Porter of West High Street, a Knox Tire and Rubber factory laborer, received a deep head gash when a piece of wood fell on him in the afternoon. Several stitches were needed to close the wound.

Henry C. Neptune Academia Mr. Neptune Monroe County West Virginia Emma Neptune College Chapel Mound View Marcus Porter Wout High Street Knox Tire and Rubber Factory

Best Evidence Is Not Sought By Committee

Associate Press report from Chicago Sept. 7 quotes Edward H. Moore, Gov Cox’s personal representative, telling the Senate committee investigating campaign expenditures that it is not seeking the best evidence to prove Cox’s charges against the Republican party. He cites leads and a large brief bag of papers, names Ohio officials, and describes the campaign fund structure with local chairmen and state organizers.

Associated Pres Chicago Senate James M. Cox Edward H. Meore Youngstown Moore Kenyon Cox William Boyce Thompson G. Y Republicays and Means Senator Kenyon Governor Cox Ohio Mr. Moore

Agriculture committee to run luncheon program with Prof Rat Sauer

The Agriculture committee of the Chamber of Commerce will oversee tomorrow's luncheon program. Prof H C Rat Sauer of Ohio State University will speak as head of the agricultural extension department.

Agriculture Committee The Chamber of Commerce H. C. Rat Sauer Agriculural Extension Department Ohio State University

Train derails blocks traffic south of the city

A freight train from Newark derailed a box car several hours Monday, tying up traffic until officials cleared the line. No injuries are reported and crews worked to reopen the track.

Trafic Newark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Moses Women and League of Nations State of General Wrangel Wrangel France Nussia Eanthouake Italy Sen. Harding Gov. Cox Labor Garrett Biblical Matltute Evanston Mian Grace Ferry Victor Gambier Soviet Russia Lee Cheen Guan Singapore Red Cross Rebecca Paazig Edward H. Moore States Committee
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