04 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1921
Page
1
In Columbus or nearby Ohio, a 64 year old man recounts leaving a job due to stomach and kidney issues. He describes severe health problems and ineffective past remedies. He credits a tonic from Welcama Drug Store and local pharmacists for relief and resuming work.
An article fragment discusses unions, conspiracy law, and injunctions with court opinions on restraining strikes. It notes debates over whether unions may threaten or persuade employees and outlining costs awarded in the Supreme Court. Also touches Dublin council on truce talks and Irish self-government measures.
The article reports on congressional figures debating the speakers choice as Rep Davis withdraws from the race. Mr Newman criticizes lobbyists and big business influence while defending independence and urging a governor to serve four years to save costs.
WCRAY HOT FIGHT continues as Goodrich price rules in a special session while the McCray amendment targets rising expenditures for improvements. A Cabinet reshuffle at the public service commission follows Frank Litschert’s election as secretary to Governor Goddriuh, with term expirations for McCardle and Balivs Johnsos. Johnson will not be reappointed, and Paul Harris may resign to allow AiCay to appoint a commission responsive to his administration.
On his first day back in the Capitol Senator Penrose outlined five proposed measures and held talks with several colleagues. One plan would designate Armistice Day as a national holiday and another would direct the return of a fallen unidentified soldier from France for burial with proper ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery.
A county commission announced the appointment of Mrs Eleanor D. Vinser as justice of the peace for Libertytown. Officials stated no woman would be summoned for jury duty unless empaneling two male jurors proves impossible, amid murder charge coverage and broader appointment activity.
The article outlines Harding administration resistance to unilateral naval cuts. It notes support for a broader international agreement, with Nor further talks until a broader conference is possible. It mentions Senator Harding and the Wilson era’s stance, and hints at a political alliance with Japan and England.
The passage presents a garbled, OCR like mix of terms about cooperation, governance, and legislative processes. It references international cooperation as a path to peace and mentions opposition and approval dynamics among Democrats, with scattered mentions of power and reforms.
Witt family letters from Montpelier describe long separation as Max Dienk widow and children struggle abroad. New citizenship hope cited, while a Portland collision injures several people, and local officials reshuffle county posts and corporate suits proceed.
In Decatur Indiana the Fred Reppert School of Auctioneering opened with five students in a thirty day course. J Sedemeyer led the introductory remarks and Reppert spoke about his successful auction career. Multiple instructors were announced including Dr H Til of Adams County and others from Denver and Des Moines. The school aims to be the nation’s best, with 1000 inquiry requests for catalogs and plans for a new building.
Miss Lillia Guird has resigned from her position as nurse at the Tre fact Warne clinic, effective soon. She served five years at various camps and hospitals, aided by her work during the war’s end, and remains a member of the American Legion while returning to private nursing.
The city council elected Charles King as president on the sixtieth ballot amid a tense meeting that opened early due to clerk ruling. Vice president race proved chaotic with Bennett King Reynoldy and others. bids for 161 new posts reviewed. J Brown named board chair. street light petition referred to the lighting department. Clinton Street assessment confirmed.
Chairman Richard Crosby announces a meeting of a special committee to act on extending the street car system on West Taxier street. They will confer with motion company officials during the wheelings of the works of Thursday evening and hold a public meeting tonight in Indianapolis. Officials say award of program details will come about February 1 with further announcements around January 15.
The Winchester Repeating Arms Company announced a ten percent wage cut effective January 10. Treasurer Hale refused an offer to settle taxes in full, leaving workers out of some tax collection fees. Orval Marshall was named to lead the waterworks and survey staff. Indiana officials reshuffled county offices, with Ernst Conrad joining the board. The session opened with farmers present, debating measures likely to reach the legislature this month.
Mrs A B Morrison 48 Teare ot nee died suddenly Sunday noon at her Toledo home. Daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Rockhill of 712 Mockill Street she was married to a former General Electric plant worker now in road and bridge work. She belonged to Trinity Episcopal Church and left parents husband two brothers Nancy and Archibald. Funeral services were set for Thursday afternoon.
Joseph Gornelies of India, an IQ student at Oboriln College, will speak at First Evangelical Church at 1:45 PM. Missionary women will host, with Clinton Street entrance for dining. Presbyteris de Van Guild and Wayne Street hosts. Sunday School activity follows at Mrs Cork Yusle's home, 2415 Wayne Street.
Obituary notes the death of Hiram Porter aged 93 in Port Wayne after long residence in the area. It records his marriage to Hester Arnold, 22 grandchildren and five great grandchildren, and lists church and lodge affiliations. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Rev Alexander Linneman and Rev Robert Helly among guests who left for Ola to resume ion appointments. Nonsensical OCR fragments note family ties to St Joseph's College, with other names John Edward Dillon and Aidtop Alerding listed among attendees at the St Mary's Church area in Huntington, Indiana.
Washington January 2. A Democratic representative from New York proposed restoring all money and property taken during the war by the enemy custodian under the trading with the enemy act. The measure was disclosed today by Representative Caldiven.
Registration for the winter quarter at the State Normal School was held today with about six hundred students enrolled. A new system was used to streamline data collection, gathering special information to improve office records and provide a clearer student inventory.
Police report multiple arrests after a disturbance at a Wells Street motion picture theater. George Bisenitt, Forest Amey, Franklin, Ruby, and Gene Rocks face disorderly conduct charges. James Berry fined for drunkenness. Charles McCall fed Band coats. Hart fined for vagrancy. Luther Vincen and Henry Cney sentenced for theft and related charges. Adams and Dewet had cases continued.
Proprietor reports entry to the pool hall on Sunday night and theft of 38 in cash and sweets. Police investigated the break in as the candy and cash were taken from the Pastime room, with minimal damage noted.
Fore Wayne Homestead No 5376 Brotherhood of American Yeomen will initiate a large class of candidates Tuesday evening. The event includes a ladies degree staff and a social session with a fancy drill by the Indies grill team. Fort Wayne Judge No 1 Moose will hold a regular meeting Friday evening with fourfold attendance expected. Ladies auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans plans a meeting this afternoon and a joint installation with Wasne Circle and the Sons of Veterans at 8 o clock. The Ladies Auxiliary to the American Legion posts meets Wednesday in the Legion hall with Gold Star mothers invited. Arrangements will be made for the state convention.
Ab mesting of Sarah C White tent No 3 Daughters of Veterans officers installed President Rose Lenikt vice president Emma Buariboli second vice president Blanch Cook chaplain Eye Dickwon treasurer Lucila Tuttle council Jenise Lattman Birdie Mercer and Mary Cleese press correspondent Birdie Mercer guide Louise Lattiman guard Mertha Hittenhouwe assistant guard Mattie Watier Musician Marion Biekel color bearers Sophia Mayer Shirley Nickols Marion Barthold and Mary Clause Secretary Alles Rubison The Sale of All Sales Patterson Fletcher’s Great Half Price Sale Read ad on pages 4 and 5
The Credit Acting association opens the new year with a noon meeting at the Chamber of Commerce. A study of 1921 credit work will be presented alongside a review of business progress from the just completed year.
Nine barbers at the Anthony hotel walk out after management kept the shop open late. Two barbers remained working. talks with the union continue as the hotel pushes to run an open shop. Union says hours should close two nights weekly. manager proposes shifts. Keenan says the union’s time limit is negotiable but the hotel will not let the union dictate hours. Barbers, well paid, average about 45 dollars a week, had sacrificed outside work to stay.
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