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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
9
The opening session of the lodge convention featured Chairman Watson delivering a calm, restrained address on resolutions. Delegates welcomed a steady Democratic thrust whileKeyroter criticized President Wilson in a brief, nonconfrontational exchange and the meeting mostly covered opening remarks.
June 8 The Republican National Convention opened with a calm session centered on Senator Lodge's keynote address as National Chairman Hays called the assembly to order. Delegates reacted with orderly cheers, approval, and quiet scenes as prayers and inaugurations unfolded, signaling unity amid minor factional hesitancy.
Washington June reports from the agriculture department show a mixed outlook for the 1920 wheat crop. May brought a 19 million bushel improvement in the winter crop, and spring crop expectations exceed last year by 68 million bushels, yet total production is forecast at 781 million bushels, 160 million less than 1919. Winter wheat is put at 505 million, 59 million below the five year average, with optimistic notes about the overall outlook despite a drop from last year’s record.
Enrico Caruso’s country home in East Hampton was burglarized this afternoon, with jewels totaling about 500000 stolen. Police reported a diamond necklace worth 76000 and a pearl necklace valued between 373000 and 100000 took, along with eight diamond rings a pair of diamond earrings two diamond hairpins a flexible diamond bracelet and two gold watches. Mrs Caruso discovered the theft when she returned home at 1030 tonight to find the house ransacked.
The city council approved a $52,500 appropriation for bridge approaches to the Columbia Spy Run Broadway Harrison and Tecumseh street bridges with two dissenting votes by Frank King and Mclanish. Also approved were bonds to finance the purchases despite objections over bond proliferation and future burdens. In Lakeside residents were ready to fulfill their part.
Tennessee Democrats denounce Senator Shields for opposing the league covenant and back Wilson's treaty. The convention approved McKellar’s ratification stand and endorsed the Wilson administration. Delegates elected include McKellar, Preston, Ferry, and Dudley. Tyson named for vice president candidate. Women seated for first time. Davidson County shifted its votes before roll call.
The Republican platform fight shifts to a resolutions subcommittee of thirteen men led by Senator Watson with Borah and others named. Hearings continue as the panel aims to complete the platform by Thursday while debates include direct Mexican policy and suffrage issues.
Washington dispatch reports General Pershing plans retirement from military duties and will enter private business, with no definite firm. A schedule shows visits and commencements at West Point, Virginia Military Academy, Williams College, Yale, and Harvard before returning to Washington. Several offers from business connections surfaced, but no decision reported.
The first session of the convention was listless and lacking enthusiasm. Even Will Hays, a popular Republican leader, received only a token cheer. Lodge's keynote was long and heavy, while Hays speech was short and snappy. Delegates and visitors showed little interest as adjournment loomed. The scene shifted to hotel hubs where candidates and their supporters crowded into headquarters amid chatter and rumors about potential nominees. The piece ends promising continuation on page 6.
Chicago dispatch reports two Atlas managers fight for influence in the coming Republican convention. Hitchcock and Wood vie to control the campaign, with Lowden and Wood as top figures. Dark horse talks circulate as leaders fear anti treaty sentiment may split the party.
In Montreal delegates for the American Federation of Labor urged swift ratification of the peace treaty and opposed tactics in Congress delaying adoption. The resolution cited broad citizenship interests and called for better representation in the international labor bureau while criticizing wartime negotiations and urging harmony with farmers. The federation also summarized internal matters and political shifts in local school board elections, noting Ernest W. Cook’s reelection and implications for party politics. coverage hints at continued reporting on page V5.
The Maumer Development company of Allen County has incorporated to develop oil fields in Maumee township east of the city. Incorporators include Hroman Messman Henry Luelleman A J Juenger August Hisennzeher William Kelsey J G Schumacher and O W Barrett. Directors include J A Aiken as president Herman Messman as vice president W Barrett as secretary and F L Luelleman as treasurer. Authorized capital stock is 100000 and drilling is expected to start soon with wells previously drilled in the territory by a company named Gritling fur sey.
June 8 The Wood forces win key committee chair appointments and outlets claim strong influence over credentials and resolutions. Frank Hitchcock named supreme strategist amid talk of psychological impact. Some leaders push toward Lowden while wary of overturning national committee decisions. Continued on page 14 column 2.
Concordia College will close its term with a series of events this week. The cadets announce a grand military drill and dress parade this afternoon at 2:48 o clock, featuring a promotion ceremony and the award of an honor sword to the captain of the best drilled company. The battalion has trained to a high standard of precision under the officer corps and cadet major.
Reported washday jail delivery at the county hastile led to the recapture of Timothy Stevens colored, after a five mile chase by Deputy Sheriff Iole am. Stevens, nearing the end of a petit larceny sentence, was found in a back street then pursued through woods and fields before being captured. Escaped with him were Ernest Morris of Pittsburgh and Clarence Braden of Des Moines, with Braden held on auto theft charges.
The Louisiana Senate defeated a resolution for ratification of the federal suffrage amendment by a 22 to 19 vote. The measure was postponed indefinitely, leaving the suffrage issue unresolved as a separate house action may still come before the senate.
The Supreme Court decision on the Prohibition amendment will prompt immediate enforcement actions. Commissioner Williams says the public will demand enforcement and citizen effort will shift to active participation in permit handling and compliance with the law.
Page six reports Senator Lodge delivering the keynote at the Republican convention, outlining party priorities, unity appeals, and upcoming legislative goals. The coverage notes other speakers, crowd reactions, and the convention’s focus on campaign themes and policy contrasts with opponents.
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