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!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1920
Page
1
Governor supporters say losing 17 votes in fins is offset by gaining 75 from Thompson opponents. Butler to lead a campaign against Johnson in the ensuing fight for power and influence.
Special correspondent reports no marked shift in the Republican presidential race. Wood Lowden and Johnson remain the leading contenders, with North Carolina votes cited as a minor gain for Johnson. The national committee seated North Carolina delegates pledged to the popular vote result, while Lowden backers grow cautiously hopeful amid internal splits and Thompson defections may hurt Lowden's effort.
In a Pennsylvanian convention scene delegates prepare for day hearings as seating decisions loom. The chatter centers on a candidate nicknamed Wood, seen as leading but evolving into a weak campaigner due to a stash fund scandal and military image concerns. Page 6 provides further continuation.
A chaotic transcription describes G O P tactics during a lakefront gathering with references to convention workers, heated debates, and supporters seeking warmth amid cold venues. It mentions ticket funds, delegates, and various political figures in a fevered scene.
A stranger fired on young Havie at the Hoagland depot door, wounding him in the back. He was moved to Hope hospital where doctors expect recovery. Sheriff Gillie pursues leads in Hoagland for the unidentified assailant and machine described by residents.
Fragmented OCR indicates Thompson extends olive branch as June election tensions mount. References to governor Lowd ers and reconsideration of leaving the convention, with mentions of Thompson visiting headquarters and discussions about a rival slate in Illinois and Alabama.
Chicago dispatch reports shuffled lines at the Republican convention with Sumner Johnson and Frank Lowden staking rival paths to the presidential nomination. The Missouri scandal and party doubts loom large as leaders jockey for vote sway. a decision on the patronage pact and strategy remains unsettled as delegates brace for further wrangling.
Delegates may take contests to the floor as hearings prepare a report for the convention. The committee or party leaders outline opportunities for candidates to present, with sessions arranged to address reforms and platform implications.
Secretary Daniels charged Congress with inadequacy in the naval appropriation bill. He said funding delays postpone essential modernization and aviation development, risking rapid deterioration and weaker defense. He urged adequate funds for ships, repairs, and Pacific coast establishment to build the Atlantic and Pacific fleets.
An article notes Samuel Gompers addressing toilers rights during a New York event on May 21. The piece records his declarations about living standards and opposition to oppression, with remarks attributed to Governor Aileen of Kauss.
About a hundred women from 22 states organized by the National Woman's Party, led by Alice Patt, will picket outside the Republican National Convention in Chicago starting Tuesday to pressure governors of Vermont and Connecticut to call special sessions and pass the suffrage amendment. They will also work in state headquarters and outside the Coliseum, with banners urging Republicans to act. No heckling planned, police say no interference expected.
The Lakeside Boosters plan a $10,000 city contribution for Mainz Property at the foot of Columbia. Work teams report progress, with captain Ricoh Agne saying estimates and reports are improving. A council presentation is targeted for tomorrow night as workers push toward the goal.
Last minute arrangements proceed as parties await a decisive first ballot. With no winning candidate in sight, the convention hangs on trial of strength among contenders and potential outcome.
Uninstructed delegates arrive as balance of power in Chicago concedes a possible deadlock among Wood Lowden and Johnson supporters. Analysts suggest the convention may back a leading candidate over a dark horse, or consider a surprise nominee if ties persist.
The Indiana Public Services Commission approves a temporary fix of $1.20 per thousand cubic feet for Fort Wayne gas. The order, dated March 1920, postpones rate changes until the commission considers the petition by Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company for higher artificial gas rates, citing rising gas and generator costs and operating expenses. The measure acknowledges the company’s serious financial situation and directs action in the forthcoming proceedings continued on Page Seven Column Six.
A partial roll call lists many delegates as uninstructed across states including Delaware, Maryland, Wisconsin, and Kentucky with several totals and pledges noted. The report highlights Wood and Johnson as prominent figures among uninstructed delegates and mentions pledged support patterns at the convention.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.