05 Jul 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1921
Page
1
Ort Wayn couple to appear in court with details of a burglary and a vehicular incident. The defendants include Mr and Mrs Zimmermuth and Susanne Lee, with allegations tied to a South Bend area incident and a later candy shop reference. The report notes a confrontation and a drive by a driller, all set in local court proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a high level of garbling with scattered names and phrases. The core appears to quote a envoy urging mutual helpfulness and referencing taxation, war debts, and international affairs in a period voice. Numerous broken proper nouns and lines hinder a solid single event identification.
City marks Independence Day with shelter for the night and observance of bade penitence. Officials and residents attend the event, featuring ceremonies for children and a focus on dignity and restraint during the holiday observance.
A foreign visitor drowned at an Indianapolis beach in a tragic incident. Local authorities say the swimmer encountered difficulties and was recovered by lifeguards, but efforts to revive were unsuccessful.
A detailed report describes a Catholic lay retreat movement forming under the Sisters of Sodeseph in Fort Wayne. It covers leadership choices, the Motherhouse, and the upcoming January session with enrollment aims and a three day program led by Rev. Forey and Miss May Hartman.
A garbled report recalls Antwerp Reds defeating the Giants once more in a muddled account. Key names and actions are unclear due to damaged OCR, but the victory by the Reds is explicit and the date appears as July with uncertain year.
Levi Rood of Wanklon died from injuries sustained in a collision or incident described in the report. The event occurred near a hazardous site referenced as an optical bin or ict cave, with details indicating the death followed the incident.
The Wetl executed celebration featured athletic events, a parade, games, and prizes at Wide Garigty Park. Lutherans from local churches, including First Evangelical, hosted the Independence Day gathering with races for boys and girls, refreshments, and a late afternoon program praising community effort.
A fragmented report notes British and Allied foreign office officials debating the League of Nations treaty and a possible new conference. Lord Curzon and other ministers press for a resolution on collective security, arms limits, and potential new steps.
Amovie camera captured a street auto crash near a Mine station involving Sheridan and others. The car collided with a vehicle owned by Walter Gar pier, then spun into a wash, with Sheridan exiting the car and explaining he stood on the road by accident. A local American Legion chapter held a celebration to honor independence with neighbors in attendance despite the heat.
Farmers report chinch bugs infesting sugar beet fields across multiple counties including Blackford. The pest damages corn and wheat crops nationwide, dampening yields as growers note significant losses and seek controls amid widespread outbreak concerns.
Police court records show Lee Weisheimer of Columbia City fined 51 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated. Arthur Warner pleaded guilty and paid 20 dollars plus costs. Charles Martin fined 30 dollars and costs for a related charge. Several others faced fines or releases for loitering or disturbing conduct as testimony revealed provocation and altercations among defendants.
Railway detectives arrest a tax driver after a tense confrontation at a station. The driver resists as officers approach, and a confrontation ensues with the motorist suffering a minor injury from a bandage and being questioned at the scene. Police test the vehicle and conclude the incident.
A large telephone cable burned due to colored lights Monday evening near Dawson and Prince streets. Phones were out of service. A Ford coupe owned by Maul Meyers of West Street was damaged in front of the Grattan theater. Damaged car and ignition details are unclear.
Police report a burglary case where prosecutors say a family returning home triggered the incident. Kenneth Swift was arrested on charges of breaking and entering a residence on Broadway and is set for a court hearing Tuesday. A toy fire alarm incident at 23 Broadway caused a brief blaze but was quickly extinguished by firefighters.
A late night fire damaged a building on West Third Street injuring none and causing concern as firefighters battled the blaze. Witnesses described a loud explosion and a sudden flare burning through a storage area while nearby residents evacuated briefly.
Weather data summarized by the Agricultural Weather Bureau shows daily temperatures with highs and lows, humidity, and precipitation. The record notes the date, highest and lowest temperatures compared with prior days, and total rainfall for the period, alongside station identifiers and measurement notes.
A chaotic incident on Monday evening involved several youths and a woman, with smoke and fire seen at the scene. One man in charge of G. R. Thrush was among those detained, and the group was taken to police headquarters under orders to report. The women involved were later released after being questioned, while others remained under supervision.
Crowds gathered as the Legion festival opened on Galgun Street with hundreds attending. Events feature Prof. Mls and a 20- member band, an antiom roll, and a soloist, with competitions and prizes advertised at local stores.
The Winona Lake Chautauqua opens with varied programs led by local organizers. Highlights include student demonstrations, a piano recital, a talk by Dr Mangan on religious study, and a closing concert series by regional choirs and soloists across the week. The schedule emphasizes youth engagement and cultural presentations, with a Twain lecture and musical events guiding the lineup.
Fragmented OCR text describes a Fourth of July picnic at Summit with unclear surrounding details and unreadable insertions. The readable portion mentions community gathering and related patriotic context, but specifics are obscured by garbled words. No identifiable persons or organizations can be confirmed from the legible content.
William Logan died after a short illness at the home in Chicago and his body will be brought to his city for funeral rites. He was a Fort Wayne native, educated at Cathedral, and a member of the Immaculate Conception parish. Survived by widow Emily, siblings, and relatives. funeral to be held at the Cathedral.
A garbled obituary section lists multiple individuals with varied spellings and places such as Crestline and Lindenwood Cemetery. It mentions a Mrs Cullenta and others, with funeral times, church notes, and scattered references to Lindenwood and local roads. the text is fragmented and interleaved with unrelated lines and advertising phrases.
A nighttime fire in Columbia City destroyed a shed and damaged a milk house on Gost Ellsworth, caused by an incendiary origin as water pressure helped crews control the flames. No deaths reported. several injuries listed, with local residents and firefighters aiding at the scene.
An advertisement touts a remedy labeled 666 to quickly relieve constipation biliousness loss of appetite and headaches caused by torpid liver. The claim targets general digestive discomfort and liver-related symptoms with a patent medicine tone typical of old newspapers.
Indiana school board invites sealed bids for provisioning and maintaining needed materials. Superintendent acts as presiding officer and sets July 7 deadline at Port Wayne location. Bids cover nourishment, care items, and miscellaneous supplies for the institution.
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