29 Apr 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1921
Page
1
President Harding proclaims peace and justice as the nation’s creed in a message to sea forces. The Atlantic Fleet passes in review as part of the president’s address to the armed services.
President Harding addressed officers of the Atlantic fleet aboard the Pennsylvania after reviewing practice drills off Virginia, urging peace and the duty to build strong defenses. He spoke from a spot under the battleship turrets as the fleet returned from southern waters.
In a wide lede of garbled text a report discusses German postwar policy and Allied aims. It mentions Britain France and the United States weighing terms while German government figures respond to entente pressure and reparations.
Governor Dorsey called on court officials in Tally Terra county to curb alleged night rider abuse of Black residents amid a murder probe on a road between Muchoy and Covington. He denounced mob violence and ordered officials to arrest those responsible in Crowfardavilly and surrounding areas.
The Senate will vote on the Knox peace resolution next Saturday under a swift agreement reached in today’s opening debate. Adoption was conceded, with leaders arranging final disposition for Saturday to clear the way for the emergency tariff bill on Monday, amidst swift exchanges on the treaty and reparations issues.
Court denies immediate relief on water referendum challenge. Judge Ballou grants limited relief questions while noting no legal injury to plaintiffs and that the statewide election results would not bind city officials, with arguments over legal authority and public expenditure implications.
Mrs. Gertrude Hone of 21 Pugh Street reports two men entered her house Thursday evening under the pretense of seeking water. She was choked and rendered unconscious, a revolver and $9 were stolen from a dresser drawer, and police were alerted as investigators pursue the suspects.
Washington reports President Harding is expected to renominate most Republican postmasters from Indiana who were rejected by the Senate last winter after Wilson nominations. The post office department is reviewing the list of appointees and candidates for confirmation await a smooth process this spring.
British miners reject a fresh crown offer as government talks falter. The strike action expands with workers voting to extend protests next Wednesday amid ongoing labor dispute and public order concerns.
Report details railway workers and union leaders arguing wages are too low amid a wage scale debate. Widespread complaints focus on cost of living and economic factors as the case proceeds before the board and industry officials.
A promotional note touts five cent Sunday reads from The Sunday Journal Gazette. It highlights Associated Press news, Fort Wayne coverage, northern Indiana reporting, society and sports pages, and a broad array of features and comics for up-to-date weekend readers.
Labor leaders report carpenters rejected a proposed wage reduction and contract terms. The plan would set hourly rates at 84 cents if accepted, with a fallback of no more than 60 cents, pending union approval and May implementation. Local press notes ongoing contract dispute and threatened changes to wages.
Governor Harding announces a personal inquiry into farm credit problems, with a federal board study to examine agricultural relief and purge measures. The visit plans include trips through Wisconsin and nearby states, addressing inflexible credit terms and farm distress amid economic tension.
The French premier declares the 15 Junker reign doomed as he pushes further into industrial districts and vows to oust reactionary elements from power. Berlin counters with proposals he calls a trap.
Premier Briand declares German proposals unacceptable and questions Germany's good faith. He says Americans in French councils would aid settlements and urges removing the reactionary element guiding German policy while outlining potential industrial region occupation and the reparations debate. He stresses two problems reparations and security and warns against German evasion of obligations.
In Washington on April 8 the U S House fought over naval appropriations and an army expansion. A motion for a recorded vote failed while later amendments and procedural fights aimed to block disarmament measures. Key exchanges involved Representative Byrnes and Representative Flood as leadership questioned treaty and foreign policy trust.
Cleveland reports describe a witness accusing ex judge William J. Metannon and McCaffery of perjury in connection with the May murder case involving Tirold Kagy. The testimony centers on alibis and alleged meetings the night of May 1, with further links to the Nathan family and related trials. The witness also notes disputed statements by Sudie McGannon and appearances around the Morrrla matter tied to automotive theft.
Defiance College awarded top honors to a male student after a campus competition during spring festivities. Winners include Avan Gide and others who scored high in college events and a department noted teacher, with appreciation given to attendees and college staff.
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