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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1921

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Bremen Girl Dies in Auto Crash in Plymouth

Miss Misu Zoin Ernsberger of Bremen dies when a car overturns after a short curve near Plymouth on a Wednesday night. Five others, including Elsie Waliner and Yhelmyr Exsnestine Hanes, were injured. ambulance crews and local residents aided at the scene and through the night. Funeral services will be held in Bremen on Sunday.

Milporg Ind Misu Zoin Ernsberger Bremen Bur Fardmerly Mitand Zerle Neberer Mary Karlerine Kvants Elsie Waliner Yhelmyr Clase W. F. Roberts Lenewth Ernsberger Milford Boo Arnold Finsberger Chloe Olen Eremen Charles TR. Ettaon

Court Decision May Upset Plans For Tax Rulings

A Chicago Ryerson estate Trust Company dispute centers on the increase in income from a fund of heirs. Government argues profit measured by pre and post standing. trust company says the gain is capital. Heirs may face altered incomes as taxes shift with future rates. Former Associate Justice Hughes urged the invested capital angle. Regardless, the case may force new revenue ideas if the government loses.

Treasury Department Ryerson Chicago Treasury Healy Cass Hughes Coal Lands Company Congress Wilson Republ Department of Justice P Hardis

Senate Debates Reducing Army Size in Primary Policy Clash

The Indiana Senate debated limiting the army size, rejecting a plan for 150000 to 175000 personnel and backing 130000. Key figures included General Pershing and Secretary Butter, with arguments over officer discharges, primary law retention, and potential further hearings. Senators Bowers, Kline, Moorehead, and Beardsler voiced positions, while Chairman Wadsworth hosted the session and announced another hearing.

Pen Poesia Uiei Senate General Pershing Seni Wadswert Pershing Butter Military Affairs Committee New Wadsworth Dial South Carolina

Women Voters Endorse Direct Primary Law Support

Women voters urge support for a direct primary initiative. The measure aims to transfer direct governor accountability to the governed and remove machinery. They argue revision to fix defeats and inconsistencies. Beveridge warns that abandoning direct primary would disenfranchise women voters.

Beveridge

Allen County Delegation Fights Repeal Of Law

Allen County delegation clashed over repeal of the law in a statehouse session. Beardsley, Attedrge and others urged strengthening the existingPrimary bill amid tensions over campaign spending and constitutional delegate selection. A large Senate and House audience watched as lawmakers debated reforms and adjourned to Monday.

Allen County Beardsley Senaral Whn Attdredge Deng Edward C. Toner McCray Ala Gitowity Lela Merapers Alldredge Bomis Hound Senate Fitch Ren Kniper Richards Nichols Ratts Bowers Douglass Cayyens

Prominent Goshen Man Shoots Wife in Attempted Murder

A Goshen man fatally wounds his wife after firing a $2 revolver in their home. He muttered loving words before the shots and later killed himself. The suspect, identified as Messick, used a gun found in the home. a preliminary report notes apoplexy caused the death of Mrs. Lach, daughter of the late HW Lest of Goshen. Surviving are her husband and a brother Jeph H. Lesh of Indiana.

Carrie

Fiery Pfeeffer Avenue Home Fire Claims Two Victims

A devastating blaze on Pfeiffer Avenue trapped a family inside their home. Firefighters led by Assistant Chiefs John Stahlhut and George Urautman fought intense heat, locating a body under wreckage as water was unavailable. Roof collapse halted rescue efforts, and neighbors aided by supplying water and equipment.

Anes Jean John Stahlhut George Urautman Imum Ang Noor Gywalt St Mary's Archer Avenue

Elevator operator in downtown building wins $5 prize

A Downtown Building elevator operator, identified as Mr Gatt, was named the winner of a $5 prize after a reporter failed to locate a Mr Brown amid a comic, meandering pursuit through offices and stores. The piece follows the operator’s surprised pride and the reporter’s fruitless search across floors.

Charles W. Gaff Peoples Trust Journal- Gazette Smith Jones Brown Spurnsi-Gazerge Dimeter W. Gaet Wells Lily Amie Bert Wayne Mr Brown Geri Mir Brown Mr. Brown Varibus

Fire Tragedy In Redland House Ends In Death

Fire consumes a Redland residence trapping a father and son on the second floor. The boy perishes in the blaze as neighbors save furniture and assist in removal. A grieving mother is taken to safety while authorities investigate the fast spreading fire and structural collapse.

Redland Lawrence Grst

Probe planned into Langdon death and naval inquiry

Front page report notes a U S investigation into Langdon's death as a preventive measure against recurrence. It cites a forthcoming American court of inquiry with officers from the Huron, Wilmington, and Olongapo station, as Japanese authorities pledge no challenge to U S forces.

Ment Windivostok Admiral Gleaves Ruiser Albany Langdon Greaves Department F. F. Gone Huron J. H. Furodes Wilmington Robert W. Lows Olongane Philippine Islands Buegone P. Fartson Fleet Marine Office Atlaire Navy Triniela Sul Mandal Lengden

Anti-Strike Bill Motion Sparks Senate Clash Today

In Washington the senate convened with minimal attendance as Sen Palmdexter Wisconsin Republican pushed for reconsideration of the anti strike bill. The session featured a formal motion to call up Eaolcotts and renewed procedural wrangling over the measure.

Washington Dim Senate Senate Jdumumber Aengtara Palmdexter Thevatican Washbinkian de Will Sentor Eaolcotts Renubtican Wisconsin

Shawnee Place Community Meeting Elects Officers

Shawnee Place Community association met at Hamilton school last night to elect officers for the year. J. Grosjean Par chosen president A W Redderson secretary treasurer and T W Daughert supervisor. Membership drive planned with committees to recruit nonmembers. Lee Ninde spoke on community work and its development in Shawnet. Thomas J Hunu of Community Service Incorporated gave talk on the value of community work. Larry Bailot led community singing and Roberta Winans directed social games. An upcoming Wayne Eights Community association meeting will be held Tuesday at 1658 High Street. A mass meeting planned for February 16 will be arranged by Lake site counsellors. Tre Creek Commonity association to host its first banquet Tuesday evening. Community work for colored people to be led by J T Duncan who arrives Monday.

Alldredge Mei Giro Neil Bowers Senate Kline Aad Indianapolis United States Kling Jel Fert Macttuy T Shawnee Place Community Association Hamilton J. €. Grosjean Shewnes Community Associatio A. W. Redderson Creasurer T. W W. Daughert Facion Lee Ninde Shawney Place Shawnet Thomas J. Hunu Community Service Incorporated New York Uut Larry Bailot Jee Roberta Winans

Local Boy Aboard the Cruiser Albany

Ensign Herbert Rust of Port Warne High School, a 1916 graduate, serves aboard the cruiser Albany in Vladivostok. His parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Must receive letters describing the city in darkness, Japanese fortifications under construction, and warnings of danger with possible early fighting.

Erniser Albany Vladivostok W. H Langdon uiGvers Herbert Rust Annapolis Bust Wladigrelok Howe Fie Alan

Editors Arrested on Assault Charge at University

Reported incident at the university involves two student editors and a faculty adviser facing assault charges after a dispute at a university publication meeting. Police intervened as tensions escalated and a confrontation followed a rejected retraction demand.

Jefferson Club New Haven Session Draws Crowd

A Jefferson Club session in New Haven drew a large audience as a sensational trial of a prize cake delighted attendees. Clyde Mann introduced officers, and attorney R G Parrish led a list of lawyers with about twenty witnesses present. The Jefferson Four male quartet sang, drawing enthusiastic encores from the crowd.

Taten Wattut Haven Clyde Mann New Haver RE Feters Tettersag Club Zeters Adams Township Sant New Haven Tase Attermey R. Ci Parrishent Sam B. Jackson Ray McAdams Arthur Aiker Gotinty

Dance of Legion Saturday opening at Fort Wayne post

The Fort Wayne post of the American Legion plans a Saturday evening event at the Legion hall on January 24. The entertainment committee aims to boost weekly social events with a dance on the third floor. Executive members will view films of Fort Wayne bars in action and if authentic may arrange showings at local theaters. A major renovation of the Legion headquarters will add magazines and games to create a homelike space. Two weeks are set for installing fighting rings for practice bouts among region members.

Fort Wayne Post Legion Hall Legion Ofticials Weyne Prince Simmal Walth Field Artillery House Committee

Judge Orbison to Speak at Fort Wayne Ad Club Dinner

At the Fort Wayne Ad club meeting on Thursday January 10, Charles J. Orbison will address the group. Orbison, executive board member of the International committee, serves as a former Marion County criminal court judge and is noted for his years in advertising leadership.

Judge Orbison AD Club Fort Wayne Jange Charles J. Orbison Ot Indie Hhapalia Yce Chamber of Commerne Orbison Kentucky Wisconsit International Commuines Marion Counts

Decatur Eastern Star Installs New Officers

Decatur Eastern Star installed its officers with Worthy Matron Nellie Haney Worthy Patron I Burk and others receiving roles. The ceremony honored several members as seating positions were filled and awards granted to Martha Meyers Marie Meyers and others.

Decatur Eastern Star Decater Lail Jain Martha's Mra Marie Meyers Mlarence Ninzie Martinsop

Christmas offerings and asylum records in Fort Wayne collection

A damaged OCR fragment notes rising Christmas gifts and an asylum collection in Fort Wayne. It references a 1915 entry, a Hapuing event, and sums tied to Red W S5 and Zor tin Nematt, with scattered names including Christina and Br Fasepa, amid unclear figures and dates.

Ag Creek Fort Wayne Lakayette

Requiem Mass at Cathedral Pays Tribute to Departed

A solemn requiem mass was celebrated at the cathedral for the repose of the departed, including Joseph AL Susizer of Kahamo and Ret. Jasco Lothamer. The service, attended by family and community members, marked a solemn observance with prayers and readings.

Mormligy Cuseph Rademacher Privecessor ER Ewanterstch

Observed Greek New Year’s Day Celebrations Reported

The article notes Greek New Year celebrations observed on a Friday with many social events. Businesses closed their doors in big centers where hundreds of Greeks reside, while some smaller districts kept limited activity and observed the holiday with special rituals.

Dar Suraos

Catholic Foresters Meeting on Thursday Night

Catholic Foresters plan a Thursday gathering at their lodge in Forestirs with a social session and attendance urged. State Ranger J. Berm an and Ranger John A. Merseg are noted figures, with three foreign members mentioned and the league decree referenced.

Catholic Foresters Linaight Chtumbis Air J. Berman Mucter Lstayete Fareaters St. Banitacy Bucter Cal John A. Merseg Mishawals VL Aonur

St Andrews Young Ladies Plan Social

St Andrew's Catholic church hosts a social under the auspices of the Young Ladies Sodality on Monday evening February 7 in the church hall. A cards party will be enjoyed during the evening and later a bepec chest drawing will be a feature. Officers Miss Frances Hoevel president Miss Florence Brunner vice president Miss LaReatta Hinmevel treasurer Rev Thomas Kearns of Marion was a guest of the rectory this week. Clergy visited Rev John F. Noll and Rev Robert F. Kelly at St Mary’s Huntington.

Vyoung Toiss Sodalityy St. Andrew's Catholic Church OlMeern Franses Hoevel Preaulént Des 2Hlite Goodman Mias Florence Bmter Agervtnrs Laretta Hinmevel Thomas Kearns Marisa Wednessey John F. Noll Robert F. Kelly Ar. Mary's Huntington Joseph 4. Suther SO Okamia

Mizpah No. 1 executive committee selects Victor Miter

Yesterday morning at the Chamber of Commerce the Mizpah and Mal’s executive committee chose Victor Miter as its new Waalrnin. The committee includes Victor Mitler Robert Wehr Charles Bond Frank Re Arthur Irmscher and Am They Wivs. A musical concert by the Prints choir under Fred Cantell will be held Sunday evening at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. first in a series of chamber music performances open to all.

Mmizpah Ane Mal Cumiperoe Victor Miter SY Waalrnin Victor Mitler Robert, Wehr Charles Bond Frank Arthur’ Irmscher Tha Musical Orennizatinan Fred Canteh

Funeral in Defiance for Mis City official’s brother

A former loan officer and naval railway expert from Mis City attended the funeral of his brother in Defiance. The deceased, a longtime executive and superintendent, was described as a prominent figure in local civic and transportation circles. The service was followed by burial in Dotner, U.

Vrs Tadlur Mis City Aoelster Big Rowe Mason Bint City Bloughton Awils Rexardee Sareer Wibashant Interheeane Tkrod Neokvision Eupirdmuendert Mengh Dottner Buriak

Death notices from fragmented obituaries in city column

The fragmentary notices report the deaths of Alissamcifa Beg infant of 0 years at Trandglph aurvived by siblings. Amiae Tleath 72 near Santa Gere died from heart trouble. infant son of Mr and Mrs Cornelius Sultivas died at St Josephs hospital. Funeral arrangements incomplete, with chapel and burial details partially given.

Alissamcifa Beg Dee Trandglph Gooke Lah Becizes Thin City Getz and Cahill Cathrdeab Ameia Tleath Santa Gere Caltt J. F. Dellinger Colimbia Avenue Pipers Servicers Aiis Cornelius Sultivas Meteher Avenue St Josephs Spital

Funeral Services for John Panera Held at Home sharp

Funeral announcements list John Panera with services at 2 o clock this afternoon at 522 West Washington. Rev H P Dan necker officiates. Burial in Lindenwood. Extends asked to omit. Mildred services also at 2 pm at Ove Bantisc church, Rev Smith presiding. Burial in Lindenwood.

AKGS John—Panera Hcl West Washington Street Rev. H. PB. Dannecker Hurst Lindgawond Exiends Bowers Mildred

City Board Addresses Health Notes and Water Quality

The city health board reports action toward eviction and a plan to file affidavits over smallpox cases. Water testing confirms no hazardous matter from a local manufacturer and monthly samples are taken by the city chemist. Local births are listed including several newborns with parents in the area.

Board of ‘Health City Laboratory City Chemist

Six Months For Child Neglector Charged In County Court

Anthony Betler was fined one cent and given six months in the county jail for child neglect. Judge Frick Mungovan sentenced him after testimony that Betler deserted his wife and nine children. Orval Cook, brought back from Marion, received a fine of 5 dollars and 13 months in prison for desertion of his ill wife. Bailey Taftertr, arrested in Wayne and Cathona, paid a $10 fine and public infaction charge. Loiterers William Spelinant and Andrews Foles were fined small sums for loitering. Crete.

Anthony Betler Frick Mungovan Hatley Orval Cook Marion Wiley Immel Farm. Ie Cook Here Bailey Taftertr Wayne Caathona Wis

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