21 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
1
Officials stay silent as machinists await a statement. Executive Delegate Koenig is expected today to speak with the Machinists Union this afternoon.
Workers at the General Electric plant staged a sympathy walkout with Erie laborers, surrounding the Fort Wayne site with pickets and promising no violence. Management said pickets may guard the plant and that no grievances exist, while leaders from the Fort Wayne Federation of Labor and local machinists awaited a briefing on developments from eastern contacts and the Lynn works.
A Missouri robbery sweep targets Granby and Boston as bandits use pistols to seize payroll cash. Paymaster Frank R. Brown, of General Electric steel foundry, is critically wounded. Guard Kibbe and chauffeur Shapleish assist, while five robbers disappear into crowded streets. Continued on page 6.
New York reports a private control plan to return railroads to their prewar condition after federal legislation. The Association of Railroad Executives announced a program to be presented to Congress and the Interstate Commerce Commission for approval at a December meeting. Executives oppose extending federal control beyond twenty one months and favor a return without new legislation if possible.
At a committee meeting for the Journal-Gasette and Palace theatre annual Christmas entertainment the event was postponed due to the influenza situation. A December 23 outdoor party plan was rejected to prevent crowding and quarantine homes. the party will be held after restrictions are lifted. The committee completed packing gift boxes and arranged for the later date and funding receipts.
Brigadier General W. H. Atterbury former master mechanic for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Fort Wayne has been offered and is expected to accept the position of director of railroads of the United States to succeed William G. McAdoo who resigned. He oversaw transportation of troops in France during the war and was selected by Secretary Baker after a broad survey of railroad leaders.
President Wilson plans a historic Buckingham Palace visit during his London stay as King George invites him to a banquet at the famed residence. Miss Margaret Wilson will tour American circles in Chaumont before joining President and Mrs. Wilson in England. The visit signals high level talks ahead at the peace conference.
Influenza emergency boosts need for motor corps volunteers with cars and spare time. Members have supported Red Cross workers, drive efforts, canteen duties, and ongoing influenza relief. Health officials and the Red Cross thank them. more volunteers urgently requested at Red Cross headquarters on East Berry Street.
The Journal-Gazette previews a complete World War history of Allen County compiled by E R Lewis and a photo rich biography of Senator Kern. William Allen White offers Why Wilson Went, and Fort Wayne canal plans with harbor photos are featured. Also visible are sports and a Kaiser treasures story plus overseas dispatches and AP reporting.
Reports from Washington indicate expected relief in flour prices as food administration officials anticipate a price drop. A sharp rise in wheat and mill feeds occurred on the Minneapolis market, but experts predict an average decline in flour costs as four profits and mill-feed margins remain regulated.
Forecastes show rain on Saturday and likely Sunday with colder air. In lower Michigan expect rain Saturday or snow and colder conditions Sunday. Extended areas including Ghioe and Westport Indiana forecast rain Saturday with similar colder Sunday patterns.
Police pursue a trail from letters by Frieda Weichman on a 1916 marriage in Rensselaer Indiana as they seek Mindy Piper linked to a summer 1916 murder. Defense counsel Harris Galpin withdraws. officers plan stops across Kentucky Tennessee Kansas and Texas hoping to corroborate bridegroom identity. The case continues across pages.
Professor Lovett testifies for defense at Chicago trial on conspiracy to violate the espionage act. He describes a May 27 mass meeting at the Auditorium and says Tucker did not speak except to appeal for a collection. J Lewis Engdahl, editor of the American Socialist, outlines the paper and War program. The defense claims the party opposes war and follows international socialist policy.
A Muncie man, William Finan, was fined by Judge Anderson for offenses tied to stolen interstate goods. The defendant faced claims of directing a gang involved in robbery, with witnesses and grand jury tampering alleged during the proceedings. His bond was raised from 31 060 to 35 000 as the case proceeded.
Vice President Marshall told the Carlisle Chamber of Commerce that a world league is desirable but peace requires goodwill and reciprocal trade. He urged expanding the American merchant marine and opposed government ownership, preferring market solutions to subsidies.
Washington December 2 Contributions of limited stays and allied programs aided the liberty machine praised by General J D Cormack of the British war mission in a speech honoring Colonel Edward A. Dexde of the aircraft board. He called the Liberty motor the finest feature in air craft production and noted American gifts of spruce cotton fabric and castor oil to meet global needs.
Perry Mallyhan, 42, superintendent of the Auburn Manufacturing company, was killed when the automobile he was driving overturned into a ditch near Hicksville, Ohio. His companion John Maury escaped with severe injuries after pulling Mallyhan from under the car as it sank into six inches of water. Relatives were notified as the bodies were prepared for transport.
A Fort Wayne story recounts a daughter eight years old prompting her father to bring a knife as a birthday present. He bought a German made fire knife, exchanged it for an American trade item, and the night ended with smiles despite the odd gift swap. The Reeves family residence is listed nearby on State Boulevard.
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