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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1920
Page
1
President Wilson in a letter to railway brotherhood leaders accuses Congress of failing to pass needed legislation. He cites the high cost of living, urges revision of tariff laws, and discusses postwar peace problems.
President Wilson denounces Congress for inaction on cost of living and tax revision while urging urgent changes. He telegraphs to railroad brotherhoods before adjournment, saying lawmakers ignore constructive measures and hinder public welfare. Continued on page 13 column 1.
Analysis predicts a blocked first ballot at the Republican national convention with six contenders Hughes Taft Hoover Wood Sproul and Lowden linked to the Versailles treaty and Lodge reservations. Johnson is seen as radical on taxation and unlikely to aid the convention.
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson issued a statement saying he will not seek reelection as Republican national committeeman. He cited a refusal to be part of any action that could lead to the purchase of the presidency.
At a New York gathering of the Democratic women, Commissioner Lewis Nixon received endorsement for the party’s presidential nomination. James W. Geraca walked out amid debate over candidate support. Nixon addressed the group as the planned endorsement resolution was prepared. Nixon urged support for Armeyan aid and self defense while Geraca praised Nixon’s bold approach.
The article reports on local women allied with Republican chairman Somers backing superintendent Himelick amid a push to replace him. Council and Parent Teacher groups seek statements on changes while nominating candidates Mossman Hall Feustel. Feustel faces opposition as he lives in the town’s wrong ward.
President Wilson pocket vetoed 11 measures at session end, killing water power and other wartime laws while approving 58 measures. Key items include the detailing of naval officers as instructors and the exclusion of individuals from anarchistic organizations. Several budget and authorization bills were also blocked or retained for later action.
The sixty sixth congress adjourned sine die after a long session reducing eight appropriation bills by about $940 million and trimming government estimates by $1.45 billion. Mondell praised records on transportation, woman suffrage, and wartime laws while Garrett denounced the session as humiliating. A separate Senate report urged antitrust action on paper makers, calling prices excessive and proposing a federal print board and newsprint controls to stabilize supply and costs.
Census figures show New York City and county population at 5 62,131 on January 2, a 17.3 percent rise since 1910. London and Boston also grow while St Louis remains the fourth largest US city. Cleveland may surpass Boston if its 1919 figures rise.
The US Senate ordered a widened inquiry into campaign expenditures for presidential and congressional races to run through the November elections. The investigation will be conducted by the same committee handling preconvention political finance evidence, with July 9 set to mark a pause before the larger inquiry resumes. Senator Pomerene and other members clashed over procedure and emphasis as the session closed.
A Republican presidential nomination contest focuses on the platform, with two key planks industrial relations and league of nations. Observers predict a party leaders’ coalition to nominate a candidate, while reservationists and irreconcilables seek harmony. Governors and legislators debate leadership influence as Beekman hints at a possible senate caucus.
In Chicago June reports show Republican presidential contest muddled by contested seats and internal rifts. Senator Moses of New Hampshire criticized Wood delegates, while Wood backers and Hays organization remained unified. Committee votes were mostly unanimous, tempering Moses claims and signaling no decisive outcome. Continued discussion noted on page 13 column 4F.
The Journal-Gazette will provide extensive coverage of the Republican National Convention in Chicago with Associated Press material and special writers David M. Lawrence Robert G. Tucker F E N Rickey and Gilson Gardner among others producing stories. Additional convention photographs will accompany the reports.
In New York on June 3 a number of officers and crew members from the American steamship John Lindwalter arrived with claims that several high officials and former officers of the Tsiaian party had been aboard. Officials barred interviews as authorities sorted who escaped to Denmark and who remained in the United States. Ages among those questioned ranged from 18 to 62.
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