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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1920
Page
1
Washington March 24—Secretary Daniels urged Congress to extend the Lever Act to keep coal prices affordable for Navy needs. He noted the interwar purchases of coal by the Navy, sourced from mines since October 1917, and emphasized government power to curb soaring prices under wartime authority.
Fragmentary local notice describes dancing tonight at Moose Auditorium, with garbled names and stray phrases about an event or performers. No clear dates, times, or concrete details beyond the venue and activity.
A discussion on extending credits for farm product exports abroad. References to bankers, merchants, and U S policy makers weigh prospects of trade with Spain and European competition. Notable names include Mr Yoong and Mr Young. figures assess the impact on U S living costs and global commerce.
Festive season notes blend through pane one with plans and dinners across Wayne County institutions. Special meals, youth programs, and musical entertainments mark Christmas week as communities prepare and residents share in observed traditions and charity.
Readable fragments mention Jacl Horner Clarence Ite Irene Ray Son Oliver J. and Minerva Bi Mary Tom Yipes Wnate in a damaged notice with unclear context and no complete details. The scattered proper nouns suggest an obituary or notice but specifics are unreadable.
The funeral for Henry Kammer was set for Monday at 2 PM at his parents’ home with burial at Lindenwood Cemetery. Survivors include Leone Kammer and several siblings. the service was conducted by Rev. August Range and the Trinity M. G. Church group.
A disjointed recount details holiday bustle and travel as people move through a courthouse lobby and streets. Shoppers buy stockings, toys, and sweets while rail traffic remains heavy and streets fill with crowds. A mother loses money on gifts, and a man assists a crying woman seeking Christmas items, illustrating seasonal strain and communal efforts during the holiday period.
Taft signals support for Harding Peale plan as debates focus on food prices and national policy. Crowded conference features Senator Mayding and others debating war debts and European settlements, with emphasis on maintaining economic stability and allied commitments.
Passengers complain of through service on the Indiana to Chicago line with travel delays and a damaged timetable. A section of the article notes a city commission hearing involving labored attempts to address service deficiencies and safety concerns during a Christmas season schedule.
Fragmented OCR shows Paris cafes threatening to close on New Year's Eve while others like Birt Robinson's Barbers in Wayne announce all-day closings. The garbled text references a General Election, court cases, and local notices but lacks clear, coherent details beyond the suggested closures and event timing.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a Christmas program with rows of carols and performances. It mentions a park scene, a wandercular refrain, and various named individuals and groups in a festive context, though many phrases are indecipherable.
A Bluffton man is arrested in Lafayette on forgery charges after police uncover activities tied to false documents. The investigation cites multiple alleged suspects and outlines upcoming court actions and arraignment details.
A garbled classified column reports a fatal burn incident involving a Mrs. Santa Claus figure, with fragmented phrases mentioning ten fires, law and Mink references, and a journal-gazette style ad context. The readable elements imply a tragedy tied to an event or costume figure, but the exact details are unclear.
Amid chaotic OCR text, a broad portrait shows industrial wages collapsing and factories closing across the city. Workers face layoffs as urban businesses and rail shops suspend operations, with public notices signaling temporary shutdowns and upcoming community impacts.
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