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Newspaper

The Democratic Banner

Location

Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1920

Page

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Campaign Text Book Praises Gov Cox Record in Ohio War Effort

New York Sept 13 The Democratic Campaign Text Book of 1920 lauds Governor James M Cox for remaking Ohio with progressive measures across social fiscal agricultural labor and education and presents Cox as both governor and candidate. It highlights women's advancement federal farm loans funding national war effort and cites Republicans as hindering relief while praising Democrats and Republicans who served in the war.

New York Democrac Washington Ohio James M. Cox Cox Jimmy" Cox Sterner Womert Tennessee Democratic Congresses San Francisco Democratic National Committee 86Th Republican) Congress America Council of National Defense Benedict Crowell Charles G. Dawes W. W. Atterbury Theodore Roosevelt Congress Wilson Warren G. Harding Henry Cabot Pees Senate Committee On Foreign Affairs Wiltenr HK. Moore Chicago Moore France General Pershing Champagne-Marne Alune- Marne St. Michlel Campagins

Meat Packers Operated at a Small Profit

Atlant ic City September 13 The opening session of the American Meat Packers convention heard Thomas B. Wilson of Chicago say none of the Big Five packers earned more than a cent and a half profit per dollar of sales in 1919 The five firms averaged less than one cent profit The talk touched on labor wages and the need to raise purchasing power amid credit restrictions and market pressure leading to premature livestock marketing and losses.

Prox Atlantic City Thomas B. Wilson Chicago Association Wilson Mr. Wilson

Fireman Shot During Tire Theft Encounter

Edmund Lang 28 a Cleveland city fireman was shot and killed today while stopping a tire theft at a residence. Lang confronted a thief leaving an automobile. a struggle followed and the assailant fled.

Cleveland Edmund Lang Sliter Lang Aly Automobile

Northeast Ohio Methodist conference opens in Cleveland

The North east Oh'o conference of the M. A. church will convene in Cleveland tomorrow. It is expected to be the largest Methodist conference in the world with between 600 and 600 ministers attending.

Cleveland M. A. Church

Cox speaks at Portland on policy and Alaska development

Gov. James M. Cox outlined his financial policy at Portland addressing a budget commissioner and executive assistant roles. He urged against premature reforms for Alaska and warned against selfish partisanship delaying irrigation and reclamation projects while stressing arms spending could hinder U S productive expansion.

Portland Ore Alaska James M. Cox League of Na- Hons

Child Born to Woman in Prison Under New Law

In Auburn New York Mrs Perl B O'Dell imprisoned for murder of Edward Knellpp gave birth in a local hospital under a state law allowing births outside prison. The father James O'Dell awaits execution in Sing Sing death cell. Mother and child are reported well.

Auburn Perl O'Dell Rochester Edward Knelpp Auburno James Sing Sing

Knights of Pythian Baseball Defeated in Newark

Timon Inde No. 45 Knights of Pythian lost a 5 to 4 baseball game at Newark to Roland Jlodwe of that city. A large crowd attended and a general program followed with toasts. Talks reviewed past achievements and a tri city lodge baseball team may form with Zanesville Newark and Mt. Vernon represented.

Timon Inde Knights of Pythian Newark Roland Jlodwe Ely Eitie J. Tate Cromley Vernon Tricity Lodge Zanesville Mt. Vernon Bayons P. Hand

Call Issued For Bank Statements Across Banks

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at close of business on Wednesday Sept 8. State banks also received a call for the condition of late banks at close of business by Wednesday Sept 3.

Ny Associated Prem Washington Comptroller of the Currency Columbus

Maine voters mark first women’s ballot in state history

Voters across Maine head to polls for state county officers legislature and congressmen amid heavy turnout and clear skies. Republicans predict a 30 000 plurality while Democrats offer no figures. governor candidates include Republican Frederick J Parkhurst and Democrat B G McIntire. women turnout is high with many voting early and assisting to mobilize peers. Portland and Bangor reports show spirited voting and strong female participation.

Portland Maine League of Nationa Frederick J. Parkhurst Bangor B. G. McIntire Norway Preas Tha Ulster

Harding Won't Tour the West

Will H. Mays said there will be no barnstorming trips by Senator Harding in connection with his projected speaking tour. He noted no change from plans announced a month ago and doubted travel beyond Omaha. Information on city visits would come from Marion to Chicago.

Associated Press York Harding Will H. Mays Jody Marion Comet Hays Omaha Chicago New York

Man in Army Uniform Kills Two in New Jersey Car Shooting

Two sisters Sadie and Susio Bolter were shot to death in a New Brunswick car near here by a man in a U S Army uniform. Mike Murakovitch, 26, wounded by a bullet, was captured after being shot by a member of the party. Frank Whitlock, driver, told police a rifleman approached and fired before fleeing.

New Brunswick N. J Mises Sadie Susio Bolter Here Mike Murakovitch Murakovitch Raritan Wixters Frank Whitlock Quer Whitlock Fred All Hospital Sadie Alster

Fire injures several at Leader department store Lima Ohio

Fire at the Leader department store in Lima Ohio damaged the building with estimates around 200000. Two men were overcome by smoke and hospitalized, a police officer suffered a severe head cut, and a fireman aiding the effort was blinded by smoke. The blaze began about 4 am and was controlled by afternoon with origin undetermined.

Lima Ohio Leader Fire Department

Pershing Celebrates Sixtieth Birthday at Home

General Pershing marked his sixtieth birthday at his Washington residence. The event also observed the second day of the St Mihiel battle, noted as the first all American major offensive against Germany. Only staff members and a few guards attended the discreet gathering.

Washington Generali Pershing St. Mihiel Staf

Thomas Conkling Called by Death at 64 in Mt Liberty

Thomas Conkling aged 64, a retired farmer, died at 2 p.m. Saturday at his son Marvin Conkling's home in Mt Liberty. Cause of death listed as complications of cinematics. He leaves three daughters and two sons. Funeral at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the M E Church with Rev. Fisher officiating. Burial in Mt Liberty Cemetery.

Mt, Liberty Thomas Conkling Marvin Conkling M. E Fisher Mt. Liberty

Cork mayor Terence MacSwiney collapses on hunger strike

London Sept 13 The Banner reports Cork lord mayor Terence MacSwiney in a suite of collapse and exhaustion at Brixton prison during his hunger strike. It is the thirty second day of the fast with a restless night and waning strength according to an official bulletin.

Associated Press the Banner London Terence Mac- Swiney Cork Brixton Prison Mac- Swiney

Woolen Plants Open Today as Lawrence Mills Resume

Lawrence Mass September 18 The four mills of the American Woolen Co in Lawrence reopened in some departments today after a July shutdown. It is estimated that under sixty percent of workers have been recalled and full operation will take several days to resume.

Bannery Lawrence Mass American Woolen Co Ute City

Tragic Death Mystery After Mrs Kuehling Found

The body of Mrs Gertrude Viger Kuehling, Detroit heiress, was recovered from the Potomac after tugboats churned the river. Her husband Roy H. Kuehling remained under police watch as investigators probed possible foul play and a pending divorce suit.

Associated Press Washington Potomac Gertrude Viger Kuchling Detroit Roy H. Kuehling Kuehling George Osgood Keubling

Termination of Labor Troubles for Railroads

Chicago switches and yard workers numbering about eight thousand return to work after voting to end their strike vacation last March. They resume duties without gains on seniority rights as managers say such changes conflict with railway brotherhoods and would end ongoing labor troubles across the region.

Chicago Allroad Tme

Thieves Smash Fur Company Window in Cleveland Theft

Early today in Cleveland thieves used a brick to smash a fur company window and stole about $3,000 worth of furs from wax figures. No arrests reported. investigation ongoing by local police.

Presa Cleveland Boot

Man Hurt In Canton Explosion After Manhole Gas Ignites

James Hy Stewart was burned on his hands and body when sewer gas escaping a manhole ignited a spark from lighting a cigar in Canton Ohio this morning. The blast caused injuries but details on recovery were not immediately available.

Associated Prean Barner Canton Ohio James Hy ‘Stewart Mitch Stewart

Struck by Auto, Findlay Man Hurt on Wooster Road

Mr. Melvin of Findlay, employed on the Wooster road, was struck by an automobile today owned by Rev. Ward of Democracy. He suffered head injuries and was attended by a local physician.

Mr. Melvin Findlay Wooster Road Rev. Ward Democracy Melvin

Price of Sugar Takes Another Drop in New York Market

The Buckeye Sugar Refining Co reduces refined sugar price from 17 to 16 cents per pound, with all refineries quoting that level. Demand largely met by second hand dealers at 14 to 14 1/2 cents as of press time. Elyria reports Steve Cowie seriously wounded in a pistol battle with peers.

Associated Prow Banner New York Arbuckle Sugar Refining Co Elyria Steve Cowie

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. M. Cox Democratic Gov. Cox President Wilson Chicago Association American Meat Packers Gox Republ L. of Associated Bross West Ingane U. S. Army Pershing Acsiiney Ig Neapang Death Mrs Kuehling
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