26 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1921
Page
1
Continued discussion in the Supreme Council centers on revising the Serres Epeuty terms and arranging Greek Turkish representation. The decision hints at inviting Mustapha Remat Pasha and Turkish Nationalists, with potential Bolshivik complications acknowledged amid broader European alignment.
Congress may debate reforms to military discharge rules after scrutiny of a rider in 1915 and a wave of cases where dishonorable discharges have lingered on veterans records. The piece argues the adjutant general and judge advocate general roles shape juristic outcomes and urges repeal to restore veterans’ reputations.
The continuing Schwab testimony recounts praise for contributions to national service, debates over the shipbuilding program, private operation vs government control, and cost projections. Key figures like Wallace Downey defend against allegations tied to a $25,100 ship contract as hearings proceed with executives slated to testify in coming sessions.
Vague report notes a Republican banquet guest of honor Senator New will announce candidacy for renomination. Eph Daley introduces a bill to allow German language teaching in Indiana high schools. Ally appears with Harry G Hogan and Wilbur Carpenter backing the measure amid German heritage interests.
The article notes opposition from Allen County figures and Senator Bowers to the German language bill, with Rev J C Bauer and A G Stellhorse arguing for German and religion taught in German. It cites a survey showing English dominates parish school instruction and mentions Polish in one Calumet parish.
The unemployment service warned that Indiana faces a 30 percent drop in industrial employment from January last year, based on data from state and municipal bodies and employers. Auto and allied manufacturing show the largest cuts, with substantial declines also in building trades, textiles, leather, metals, machinery, and packing sectors across 18 cities in the north central district, including Chicago and Detroit.
Fragmented text lists several cities including Detroit Chicago and Milwaukee with scattered numbers and names. Provisional figures such as 34 and 2 Akron appear amid possible unemployment and monetary amounts, but the segment is garbled and lacks coherent structure.
Samuel Jackson reports on Ninth Wave Community Council meeting where the association leaders discussed fundraising efforts for the Reht retlet fund and noted strong support from residents of theaint Ward.
Immigration chief Caminetti reports plans to reuse wartime barracks and build new lines to handle a large immigrant flow. He cites Red Star One at Antwerp and Cunard White Star at Cherbourg as emerging embarka tion ports. He notes Southampton activity and Danzig barracks repurposed, as he toured eight countries and found officials eager to cooperate with Secretary Wilson’s proposal.
A crowd of about 100 Scots descended people gathered at the Bike temple to mark Robert Burns 162nd birthday with a banquet and musical entertainments. Thomas McMillen, former Chicago Inter Ocean editor, praised Burns as the poet of the common people whose songs unite humanity, citing The Cotters Saturday Night and Sam O’Shanter. He contrasted Burns with kings and praised Highland life, noting Burns’ influence on world peace. The program included Highland dancing, sword dance, a bagpipe procession led by James Clack, and a trumped chorus with readings on Scottish architecture, plus a pianoforte solo and a violin.
Frank Raho of the D N Foster Furniture Co will present a large Theodore Roosevelt portrait to the Y M C A Temple Club. The picture will be received with a program next Tuesday night and hung in the lounging room. Rev Gardner, pastor of First St Church, spoke at the Men’s Temple Club meeting held at the Archduke Temple on Way Street. Rodenbeck’s offers a special sale on hair brushes at 115 West Columbia Street.
Long term sentences issued for penal farm breaches as defendants face fines and court delays. The council debates ward boundaries and track elevation work, approves property purchases, adds watchman at Taylor street crossing, and passes nuisance control ordinances amid municipal finance talks and police actions.
The men of Sir John's Gutheren church plan a variety show titled Supreme to be held in the auditorium on February 4. The event promises exceptional talent and novelty. reserved seats will be sold at the auditorium Washington and Van Buren streets. The Westminster Presbyterian idle class invites the public to a 8 o'clock lecture on the Books of Stokes by Rev. B. Potts in the lecture room Thursday evening.
Married ladies hosting a bunco game on New Haven avenue this evening with games starting promptly at 8 oclock. South Wayne temperance group meets with Mrs Vertil at 16 West Jefferson Street. Mrs Flor Crewhard in charge. A devotional aid program by Mrs Mary Johnson. Special invitation extended to all to attend revival services at the First M E tonight at 7:15. Intermediate C E society Salem Reformed church plans program in church hall this evening. Everyone invited.
Senior C E society of the Late Reformed church will hold a sacred and business meeting Friday evening in the church hall. All members urged to attend and participate in the church activities.
Evangelist TB Nelson of Chicago conducts revival deeds at Trinity BE church on Case and Fonells streets, drawing many converts. A cottage meeting at 714 Hutman Street hosts Friday evening 430 arrival, while a study group gathers after noon at 11725 Golambis Avenue. The First Presbyterian church asks members to bring a Sox Juneh for a later service.
A Kokomo financier known as Jam Sh Frada Ayere Kokomo is named in bankruptcy filings involving Libers Veessul Mind company. Receivership actions focus on Cann hardware and a bicycle components firm, with proceedings stretching to Indianapolis and Kekona. Claim values are set around $200,000.
The report discusses Denman opposing a shipping chief and describes appointments during wartime. It notes Franklin’s influence on shipping policy and efforts to secure a fleet for the international mercantile marine. The text references General Goethals and the council of national defense and hints at pro-British concerns affecting U S shipping strategy.
An evening incident in Indiana involves a property seizure by authorities. Reports name key figures and describe an ongoing inquiry into the events and actions surrounding the seizure and related accusations. The fragment references a governor or official figures and indicates investigation into property transfer.
A special meeting of divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians adopted a resolution urging protection for Donal O Callaghan, Cork lord mayor, amid deportation concerns. Officials including Mrs Dennis Daly and Mrs Nellie Kelteher O Connon presented statements. city leaders nationwide expressed protest.
Tony Shanacy from Pierceton Indiana writes about the Yellowstone Trail west of Columbia City. He condemns daily gravel hauling and rutted streets, urges state subway commission action, and argues winter road maintenance neglect has ruined the route for taxpayers.
The Daughters of America hold a regular meeting at Flicks Ball this evening with a class to be initiated and a supper and dancing to follow. K of P to initiate Glass candidates at Phoenicia No. 101 on West Washington Street next Monday night with a banquet at 2:30.
Obituary notices list Harvey Boland 19 of Springavig Illinois died at State Penal Farm after sentence from Port Warng. Hazel Marie six? years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Walton Lindley, died after two days of scarlet fever. Mrs Florence Cochise 22 wife of Punt D Cochran died at St Joseph’s Hospital after illness. Campbell Myron Campbell mother of Mrs C Claud Travis died in Chicago after a Chinese hospital stay. Funeral services announced later. Mrs Marr BR Harter died at 2:15 pm Saturday. Mrs Fannie Harris to have funeral at home Thursday morning. E G Peiffer of Mil dreet avenue died yesterday morning from a heart illness. Various survivors listed. Funeral arrangements noted for Lindenwood Cemetery and Caneaniin cemetery.
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