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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
7
Unclear text indicates that independent steel plants face a halt in operations. About 20 000 workers would be affected as mills are set to close or idle until a future date.
A report to the state assembly by the board of state charities urges extending the Indiana farm colony system to alleviate overcrowding in state hospitals for the insane. It recommends relocating the reformatory from Jeffersonville, creating a state institution for dependent children, and expanding facilities at Newcastle and other sites, with plans to reduce confinement and improve care through rural colony models.
Trial of Cleveland judge Olivet opens with Edward Bee OWNOT and a key witness list. Prosecutor F statements claim motive and a confrontation precedes the shooting. Defense seeks delays citing thirteen witnesses.
Assessment figures for local firms dropped under tax commissioners orders as the Ger val Printing homeing and nearby buildings saw sizable cuts. The City and Suburban Housing company lost to 4600, while the board reported over 1 million in assessments and related interest, reflecting notable adjustments and fiscal impact.
A representative of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce predicts higher rail rates. The Indiana Public Service Commission is reviewing freight charges for Indiana lines. A proposed 44 percent increase is cited as under consideration and could reach federal review.
Fragmentary text indicates a notice from Washington about commerce and a transaction with Great Western Wiltway company for freight cars and road improvements. Details are garbled and specific names and dates are not readable.
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