22 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary report suggests Sebastopol issue unsettled as De Ce government negotiates with a 5 member committee. Attendants in London Sunday night discuss a possible ceasefire before an imminent expiry date in April.
A party of fifty American soldiers and 160 enlisted men, all former newspaper men, now serving in the American army, arrived in Cologne. They are touring the battlefields and bridges as guests of the American educational forces and reinforcements.
The Herron School of Art in Indianapolis offers a one year free scholarship funded for Adams County residents. Eligibility requires a sixteen year old high school student with a good character statement from a reliable business person. Applications tested at the county superintendent’s office on May 3.
The 1911 era aviator Jules Vendrines died in a crash near Las Palmas along with another passenger. Vendrines recently finished fourth in the Paris Almud race and set records for speed and distance. He was among the first flyers to fly from London to Paris on August 4, 1911.
Suburban Day Boosters announce weekly welcomes for out-of-town patrons every Wednesday. The document lists diverse local merchants across departments like automobiles, cigars, coal, confectioners, dry goods, pharmaceuticals, electrical supplies, five and ten cent stores, and feed and seed with multiple street addresses on Calhoun and surrounding streets. It reflects a snapshot of a historic commercial district and its business names.
Women can save five to ten dollars by dry cleaning at home using gasoline and Solvite soap. Place gasoline in a dishpan, add items such as coats gloves furs and lace, then wash with Solvite soap. Dry outdoors away from flame. do not dry clean without Solvite.
Sopwith designer Herve G Howter plans to cross the Atlantic using a Sopwith plane. The text mentions Sopwith comparing to Bleriots and Faemins in 1914 and an event on Long Island, with unclear names and stray phrases about aviation history.
A fragmented retail directory shows multiple firms and addresses for furniture, clothing, shoes, newspapers, pianos, millinery, and other goods. It includes D S Foster Furniture Co at 711-19 Court Hadley Furniture, Paris clothing at 420 Calhoun, Papzerd Music House at 880 Calhoun, and W T Grant 1979 West Berry among others in a downtown area.
The court granted petitions to review the Massachusetts case and similar actions in about twenty five states. Government officials say early resolution is vital for the future operation of rail and wire systems while proceedings challenge governmental powers. The court postponed closing arguments to Monday to allow additional hearings for the term.
Strumftinerd Ind April Sir Fred Grundinard 24 died at 4 in the morning of pneumonia. He was the son of Str. and Sire Henry Grundinard and survived by a brother Charles and sisters Mrs Stephen Miline and Mrs Harver Garboren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2200 Weluck Balem church with Rev. John Covven in charge.
An official British war department statement reports 28 killed or captured in the Seletskne raid southeast of Archangel on April 11. It notes many enemy dead and several vehicles carrying wounded removed from the battlefield.
Supreme Knight Flaherty spoke to Fort Wayne Knights of Columbus about wartime relief and public service. Delegates from Decatur Huntington and nearby areas attended a dinner and heard a history of the order's aid to military camps, ships, and veterans.
Director Mix Barnes forecasts an 7918 wheat yield constrained by poor weather harming the spring crop. He says exports keep bread costs above government levels and that prices likely stay high as costs of labor and production keep bread prices elevated.
The Moosehart Legion plans a masquerade ball at Moose Fall Wednesday evening to mark the fifth anniversary of the order in the city. Bormuke's Orchestra will provide music for the event.
A damaged report details a new steam fire wagon assembled in Washington Street from a seized engine hose unit. Five men including Herbert McCrelland and Colonel Guimorr face city court on charges of robbery, with 322 dollars recovered from a route between Faynn and Fort Wayne. McClelex and Gilmore confess to taking funds as part of the crime, while the Macy is recovered and to be returned.
Telegrams from the nation praised the drive as students and cities exceeded quotas in a single day. A U S ship Mardle Ahead will sail from San Francisco to New York covering 5250 miles as subscriptions determine its speed. The plan links per day pledges to ship mileage and aims for 225 million dollars daily.
Detroit officials announced the city surpassed its victory drive quota becoming the first large city to over subscribe. Total subscriptions reached 69 million dollars with predictions the final tally may exceed 100 million.
A battle near Wachau ten miles northwest of Munich shattered a temporary armistice and enabled Communist forces to overwhelm government troops and seize buildings. Peasants fought with pitchforks before being overpowered. the communists looted homes as new orders curtail newspapers and mobilize workers in Bavaria.
A wartime appeal urges women and workers to continue supporting the final drive by volunteering time and funds. Mrs. Ross offers hours for volunteers, while County OETA Bayes emphasizes the ongoing need for wholehearted public support and rationing of personal time. The message stresses national debt, taxes, and collective sacrifice to fund postwar obligations.
Citizens are urged to fund the war effort, stressing the security of Bank and bar through trusted lenders. Memorial arches honor fallen families, while buyers are reminded to support national honor with honest, cash contributions. The Give Jacket band visits Fort Wayne, with program details to follow.
The German delegation led by Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau must arrive by April 28 for talks at Versailles with allied powers. A two week postponement pushes the Italian government conference to May 6 while draft peace terms near completion. President Wilson meets Japanese leaders as Berlin general strike ends.
Paris April 21 The council of four failed to agree on the Adriatic issue and decided to move to other business. It was hoped that the matter would be settled later, with a possible update on future discussions.
A historical notice notes that both men and women suffer chronic backache kidney and bladder pain headaches and rheumatic aches. It warns congested kidneys are dangerous and should not be neglected, stressing that misdiagnosis risks worsen health.
Colonel Ansell testifies that the army court system is American in form but oppressive in practice. He denounces the court martial framework as run by superior authorities to mislead the public, and insists on early, thorough hearings while criticizing the committee’s delay.
The treasury announces Regulation No. 45 covering new income tax rules and war profits on excess profits taxes under the 1918 revenant. A limited number of copies will be distributed via the Internal Revenue collector's office.
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