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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1917

Page

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Debates on Food Measure Highlight Thursday Session

Lawmakers clashed over prohibition and food measures as Senate leaders gird for a vote by week’s end. Arguments panned the advisory board’s role, with amendments to control government purchases and alcohol provisions drawing strongest opposition and support.

Senstur Chamberlain Tapton Adon Senate Sardenera Ers Ameniment Inclu McKellar Reed Bart Memb Advisory Commission Det Cout Browdegee Dn Gifford Baker Congress Tennessee Svets Hoebinson Arkansas Martin Martin-Robinson Chamberlin Ing Gore Pacer Siam n‘Geer

Negroes appeal to Wilson and leaders over East St Louis riots

Telegrams from three Boston based negro associations urge President Wilson Governor Lowden and AFL's Samuel Gompers to use influence to prevent future riots and to push for justice. Messages denounce East St Louis killings as the worst massacre of colored Americans and demand action to safeguard constitutional rights during wartime.

Boston Wilson Lowd Ilinois Sumner Gompers American Federation of Labor East St. Louis New England League For Lowden Euston National Equal Rights League Samuel Gompers Ill Tebor Hls National Colored Liberty Conference

Doctors to Fish on Lake James Mission for Fish

Dr Wil Schelman and Dr Paul Kucher plan an early morning motor trip to Lake James and Crooked Lake to investigate the finny tribe and stock the banks with bait for the special occasion. They expect to return by evening with fish for families and friends.

Wil Schelman Paul] Kucher Lake James Crooked Lake Satangie

Soldiers Guard East St. Louis Riot Aftermath

Reports say police and guardsmen failed to quell looting and murder amid rioting in East St. Louis as troops were limited. Negro residents fled town or moved to Missouri side while camps housed the dispossessed. A chamber of commerce arranged temporary shelter.

Eas St. Lou Aone Ras Ta Y Hally Wes Michael Wheten Rural Trades and Labor Council Hieve City Flerk Whalen Armour & To Morris &! UK Bwhl & Co Biche Lowden Springfield Dickson Maltinian Chamber, of Commerce Thomas HK. Walker Hitinis Federation of Labor Mingis Council of Labar Chamber of Commerce Tonicht Chamber Detectiverank Worley Missouri Bonnncree

Fort Wayne Chautauqua to Draw Thousands in Coming Week

Fort Wayne prepares for a Redpath Chautauqua at the circus grounds with lectures music and dramatic performances. Tickets at two dollars for the week and one dollar for children promise broad community turnout and a chance to see nationally known speakers and entertainers.

Harney Mig Hoffman St. A Chilfrey South Middle West Redcarlt Company University Club Fort Wayne Witherspoon Jacksonville Redpath Lone Way Knoxville Sentinel Nawspapers Redpaths Knoxville United States Chautauque Psi America Wataha Marie Mayer Mary Dalene Passion Play Louisville Meherspoon Reid Miller Drederick Wheeler Victor People der Veer Myrtle Thornire Martin BD Jardin Yan Presbyterian Church Easity Teadu Muller War Harry Muller Joannetté Rankin A. Serva Bechtel S. Bond Paul Guild Wilbur J. Neuenschtwanger Frank Hogan Ralph Sunier BE. L. Newell Fla. Bunlow McLure J, J. Ritter R. Earl Peters

Last of Transports Reach Foreign Part

The article reports a sunk transport group and a two contigent expedition with gunfire protection, naval escort, and an ocean rendezvous with an American destroyer in European waters. It notes a first attack at 0.30 and hints at significant, disturbing implications.

Atlantic Sant Taighs

Amerig to Celebrate War Time Anniversary

The item notes Amerig marked by wartime effort with emphasis on industrial resources marshalled for national success. A program of consolidation nears completion, aiming to reinforce consistency and national mobilization.

Amerig

American War Mobilization and Allied Naval Efforts Described

The article notes the passage of war measures including a three billion dollar war budget and an espionage act, with Congress arming the president to control essential commerce. It mentions American destroyers sent to the North Sea serving with supply ships, and Vice Admiral Sims to command forces off Ireland. Secretary Daniels cables congratulations to navy leaders for swift, effective action amid German spy searches.

Universal Service Law Congress Ls Senate House North Sea Amercan Sims Ireland Daniels Baker Wilson Army Navy Tlntilla Europe Daniela Gleaves European

Landing of Troops at French Seaport Notable Event

July 2 report from a French port describes American soldiers greeting the Tiet ships and Amelia vessels, with supply delays causing temporary inconvenience but enabling earlier training camp setups. Rear Admiral Gleaves praised navigation officers for exact rendezvous timing, noting strong army navy cooperation and plans detailing movements, signaling, and waste disposal. An American War Department officer arrived to inspect conditions and identify needs to be supplied from Washington.

Taker Baker Dantely Army Navy General Pershing Wyance America War Department Capterton South Atlantic Whiem United States Admiral Capterton France Mexican Waiti Santo Domingo Ace Paris Juty Gleaves Esredit Associated Press Américan War Department Washington

Shagority Ready to Return to America After Paris Visit

The Shagority express eagerness to hurry back to the United States once ordered. Junior officers hope to join aviation service and many seek help from the American embassy to enlist in all branches. American naval officers are gratefully received by French and other officers and enjoy unmatched hospitality.

Paris America France

Wayne Council Heads Five Month Officer Installations

Wayne chapter of the Junior Order of American Mechanics will install officers for a five month term at the Wick building meeting tomorrow night. Delegations from surrounding councils are expected as the evening's entertainment continues. Newly elected officers include Frank E. Sele as junior past councilor, Ben Alleger as councilor, William Lockert as vice councilor, William Menneweiser as recording secretary, Raymond Daly as assistant recording secretary, William Elder as warden, Lester Betz as doctor, Paul Alleger as fusive sentinel, and Arthur Mennewelser as outside sentinel. The local council is pleased with this year’s progress and plans another successful season.

Assant Raymond Daly William Elder Ton Lester Betz Fusive Sentinel Paul Alleger Auside Sentinel Arthur Mennewelser Planas

Kekionga Review Cancel Meeting

Kekionga Review No 23 of the Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees will dissolve their regular meeting this evening due to the legal holiday.

Kekionga Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees

Canadian Labour Leader Answers Conscript Question

July 3 bulletin reports J C Watters, president of the Trades and Labor Congress of Canada, arguing against workers to toil for private gain if conscription of manpower is advocated. He replies to the British Columbia Federation of Labor inquiring about labor’s attitude to conscription.

Dominion of Canada J.C. Watters Trades and Labor Congress of Canada British Columbia Federation of Labor Lahor

Police News Speed Demon Caught Following Firemen

Police nabbed a motorcycle rider after he trailed fire apparatus to a blaze at Crescent and Lake. August Gordon, owner, admitted speeding 25 plus mph while following Engine Company No 1. license plate traced to Toledo seller.

Sres Crescent and Lake Avenues No 1 Walter Immel Toledo Gra

Fines in Police Court for Speeding and Related Offenses

Frank Farre was fined $23 and costs for speeding on Columbia Avenue Saturday after witnesses said he drove 30 to 40 mph and struck Charles Nis Wenger, who was taking his wife home from a doctor visit. Other cases included Louis Haines charged with petit larceny for borrowing a case, Max Fichman fined $10 for short weight, and Mary Kendall continued on a rubbish pumping charge. several defendants were continued or released.

Frank Farre Columbia Avenue Charles Nis- Wenger Carl Haines Earl Nussbaum Max Fichman Cabhase Harry Payne Chaney Brokaw Sh. Seplest Mary Kendall Jess Felger Frank Witte Harry Basset Herman Bishoy

Officials report automobile accidents in Roanoke area

Allen Hamilton of Wayne township reports an auto crash at Columbia and Clinton streets after 6 pm. Wm Hranstrator stopped his motorcycle to avoid a collision and fell. rider uninjured. County Agent A J Hutchins says a second car was swiped at Harrison and Brackenridge streets around 4 pm. its frame spring bent.

Allen Hamilton Wayne Township Columbia Clinton Streets Roanoke Martine Drumilton A.J. Hutchins Harrison and Brackenridge Street Mr. Hutchins

Church Notes And Meetings From Local Parishes

Multiple church groups announce Thursday meetings across St Vincent, Simpson Methodist, Redeemer Lutheran, First Methodist, St John’s Reformed, and Trinity Episcopal parishes. Socials, card party at an orphanage, missions society activities, and lectures are listed with hostesses and times.

St. Vincent Sewning Circle Woman's Foreign Missionary Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Young People’s Society the Redeemer Nutheran Church Ladies’ Occult Science Society P. Hall West Washington Street Women's Foreign Missionary Society Mr. E. Church J. B. Grosjean Late Avenue Sophia Klebée Wilhelmina Heisler Wilhelmina Kaufman Clara Kestner Elisa Kopp Charlotin Lenox Maria Issner Edith Lissner Dina Moeller Tisette Meyer Trinity Episcopal Church

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