Prohibition Bill Urged As War Measure In Congress
Washington June 6 Food Administrator Hoover cited by Representative Randall of California as urging full war prohibition in Congress this session. President Wilson’s letter to Senator Sheppard opposes amendments to block agricultural funds unless grains are barred for beer and wines. The letter warns against pressuring the executive and notes whisky stocks could drive up demand if beer is banned. Senator Sheppard says opposition to some moves, while Mr Weaver favors complete prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Food Administration
Representative Randall
California
Congress
Wilson
Senator Sheppard
Texas
Randall
House
Weaver
Sheppard
Gronna
North Makota
Socialist General Strike Near, Vienna Congress Report
An official Swiss dispatch and observers report unrest in Austria's working class and a planned strike against further war effort near term. The Vienna congress of the German社会主义 party cautions against a large walkout while urging readiness for struggle at a favorable moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germap Sockdisia
Switzerland
Aadrony
Congress
Ita
Wisn
Hrest-Lkowsk
Buchatext
Vertyr
Peessta
League of Nations
WANTS MAGAZINES FOR TROOP TRAINS
Miss Wayden, telegrapher in the ward office of the Wabiush, urged that troops passing through Fort Wayne need newspapers and magazines. Readers are asked to donate periodicals at the Wabash elev tion near Weber Hotel or at the Red Cross on East Berry Street for distribution to soldiers on the trains. A benefit dance for the Red Cross, May 20, under the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, will aid the chapter fund. Moose donated the hall. Journal-Gazette ads report 19.22 raised yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wayden
Wabiush
Fort Wayne
Mies Hayden
Cfties
Weber Hotel
Ted Cross
East Herry Street
Bir Beneft
Red Cross
Ivan Oattin Maneshall
Brotherhood of
Nccrasion
Patrinile Moose
Chipter Fund
Yeaterday
Hurd street vacation urged by city works board
Bowser Works president urged a resolution to vacate Hurd street from Oliver to Howser avenues, close an alley, open a twenty foot street from Oliver to Bowser avenues, and open another alley. No objections recorded. Schorr street grading petition ordered. Sewer project in an alley between Clay and Wareay approved. Unveiling of Warne equestrian statue set for June 20 with Rabbi Wise addressing. Dr Wise to speak at Majestic Theatre for Red Cross. Park board approved curb and gutter work on South Broadway. Numerous births announced. County officials plan lighting for the dangerous Pennsylvania subway area at Wass Trace, likely costly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Bowser
Bowser of Tank & Pump ‘Works
Board of Public Works
Hurd Street
Oliver Street
Howser Avenue
Bowser Avenue
Schorr Street
Kentucky Avenue
Bayer Avenue
Clay Street
Wareay
Gumpper Avenue
Ssxford Street
D. N. Foster
Stephen &. Wise
Warne
General Wayne
Dr. Wise
Majestin Theatre
Red Cross
County Commissioners and Board of Works
Wass Trace
Mnea
Prince Lichnowsky Arrives in Swiss Territory Amid Treason Talks
Zurich dispatches report Prince Lichnowsky German ambassador to Austria Hungary arrived in Switzerland after threats of prosecution over a memorandum blaming Austro German responsibility for the war. The German government may consent to his presence as a prisoner escape risk and consider treason charges or criminal cases against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Prince Lichnowsky
Tandon
Wise
Prince Eichnowsky
Si- Iwala
Amaterdam
Berlin
Senate asks McAdoo for information on rail yards
Washington June 9 Senate resolution directs Director General McAdoo to report on the government control of railroad yards and terminals. It inquires what action is needed to take over the yards and whether ownership links to packing industry control. The measure, introduced by Senator Norris of Nebraska, probes government powers and potential implications for the railroad administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McAdoo
Senate
Gene
Legiaic Bue
Railroad Administration
Benator Norria
Nebraska
Wool buyers seek farmer wool for government use
The notice from Weil Bros. & Co announces the government has appointed them as wool buyers. Farmers are urged to bring wool to their Fort Wayne Indiana location. The short item also includes local social notes from Zanesville Indiana dated June 6 listing visits and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil Bros. & CQ
Bell Phone
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bloomingdale Red Cross Lawn Social Tonight
In Bloomingdale under Red Cross auspices a lawn social will be held this evening on High Street near Walls. Volunteers have advertised the event with a red cross banner and expect a large attendance for a worthy cause. The city donated the park band wagon and the band will play patriotic airs led by Mr. Hehey. Each lawn along Wells Street will host stands and tables offering good times and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cream
Bloomingdale
Walls
Murigen
Audi
Attivena’ Band
Hehey
Wells Street
High Strait
Try Journal Gazette Want Ade One Cent a Word
An employment solicitation from the Journal Gazette advertising an Aide position at one cent per word. The brief notice hints at rapid hiring for clerical or support tasks. No further details on employer or location are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-Gazette
Try Journal-Gazette
Only Powerful Medicine Will End Rheumatism
A national pump for Rheuma claims to banish rheumatic pain with a no cure no pay offer. Meyer Bros Company markets a remedy said to drive rheumatic poisons from the body and provide relief after small daily doses. The ad touts five years of use across America and endorsement by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Bros’. Company
Anil
America
Death of Eight-Year-Old Wilford Myer in Montocritis
Wilford Myer, eight, son of Dr C L Myer of Montocritis, died yesterday afternoon from weakening of the bland vacus after a week of feeding. Funeral at the Catholic church in Minater Saturday, burial to follow. administrator Philip Huser named with bond of 3200. Mrs C R LaRawe and mother-in-law Mrs Minerva LaRawe returned to Findlay Ohio after a week visiting here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilford
C. L. Myer
Slater
Caroline
Boulden
Mipe Juating Steinman
Minater
Philip Huser
Samuel Huser
C. R. LaRawe
Minerva LaRawe
Findlay
Mian Luelin Abbold
Marion
Miizabeth Urna
O. L. Vanes
Adame
Died Crosa
M. Z. Overton
Fort Wayne
Dinllan Read
Mra
Mary Jolllenkamp
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sen. Randall
Herbert Hoover
Cmny Hall News
Works Board
Stephen Wise
F. M. Price
Park Board Ceatertay
South Broadway
Joseph F. Amith
Summit Street
Arthur LaMnnter
Booth Wayne Avenue
Herman C. Brandt
Enat Whahington Street
Michaael J. Hofer
Federal Mvenus
Arthur E. Monnier
McKee Street
City Hall Notes
Frank
To Morrow
Bill Lisle Hove
Ellie Lisle
Lars Voliss
Review
Bathi Caps
Capa
Clermpinia
Batunlay
Ora
White Millinery
Dola
Childran Is
Hate
Boya
Wirin
W. Berry
Calhoun
M’adoo
Zanesville
Qearte Reed
Patten
Jintrip
Tenver Clark
Mire
Mark Clark
Chase
Milo Reed
Newh Walker
Srad Harton
Bloomingdale Red Cross Lawn Social
Monroeville
Decatur
John
Myer
Fourth Strest
Wood’s
Mangette Mercantile Co
Wood
West Main Street
Fort Wayne, Ind
Sameon
Raed Fant
Oliver Johnson
Willshire
Johnson
Wayne
St Hospital
Fort Way
Heemas Freher
Ant “Minn Nell Carpenter
Atlanta
Ge. Wors
C. V. Canpell
Tanilly
Lake Avenue
Menter’s
Calhoun Street
Menter
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!