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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1922
Page
1
The American Committee for Devastated France plans a tour of France with a Good Will delegation to be led by local Fort Wayne participants. Nominations for the group open soon as organizers seek a local girl to represent the city.
The American Committee for Devastated France and The Journal Gazette invite Fort Wayne girls and women over 16 to apply for a four week all expenses paid tour of France guided by chaperones and backed by the French government. Candidates are to register soon as contests are underway in major cities and in Fort Wayne from the committee’s headquarters.
A Baltimore Ohio rail line tower operator and a companion were found intoxicated at Auburn Junction early Sunday. Henry Conkly, 24, and Raymond Harnith faced possible charges as a broken window and liquor bottles were found in the tower. The incident disrupted No. 16 eastbound service and triggered a police investigation and formal proceedings in the Pakish circuit court. Conklin had been hired weeks earlier and began work Saturday night. the cause of the drunken incident remains unclear.
Detained air crew including marine corps officers and Lieutenant T. Aldworth narrowly escape injury when their aircraft crashes at Gam Hancock. Several officers are hospitalized in serious condition with injuries. university hospital treatment ongoing.
CINCINNATI June 11 Core fromed by Mullis Psatierenoeiat coon Hone and pelitical the Auarient Federation of labor was ready for opening its forty second annual convention tonight for a week. Labor chiefs and delegates gathered awaiting the closing of the convention while expected to continue two weeks with about 600 expected attendees. Meatoncat described the convention as an inward look at industrial problems from the service to families point of view. Continuous coverage promised on page 2 column 4.
Chicago July 3 Wage reductions estimated at not more than 40 million for 200280 employees in railroads. Signal men, clerks, dispatchers and engine crews face cuts as the order takes effect. Labor leaders foresee a strike vote and mobilization as the plan prompts fear of wage losses across common labor ranks and supervisory staff.
Charles Huddle L, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Eugene B Huddle of Mt Vernon, died at Methodist hospital from pneumonia following a pool accident at MC and a truck collision. He was injured Tuesday night when he struck his head on the pool bottom during a swimming class. He was treated at the hospital and later taken home for funeral services and burial in Mt Vernon. Survived by his parents two brothers Toy and Paul and two sisters Julie and Margaret.
Three people perished when a severe storm struck Newark Ohio. The victims include William Wohris and M Folster from Catumbay, and Myron Te FN 16, with several others injured as houses and cottages were toppled and blown down by high winds.
Washington June 10 A sweeping overhaul of the Veteran Bureau looms as service groups including the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars mobilize. They allege decentralization has created red tape and delays while demanding prompt benefits, medical care, and better treatment for veterans. The issue centers on proposed regional bureaus and the bureau’s handling of tuberculosis and mental health cases, with officials defending current plans amidst mounting criticism.
Washington June 11 The American people should be given the opportunity by popular vote to decide whether they want to vest power in Congress to pass laws. Senator Borah and others argue such a step would curb federal authority and challenge the Supreme Court. The letter urges action to resolve long-standing constitutional questions and address anti-lynching legislation and broader federal powers.
Washington reports the VA campaign of acceptance of Monty Reid's Ford plan began tonight as the American Farm Bureau Federation sent a Washington representative to inform the secretary of the agriculture department that Congress should unmistakably support the proposal. The letter urges urgent action before adjournment and stresses the need for active backing from farmers and party members.
In Richmond a street car conductor fatally wounded during a disturbance blamed on Black suspects. Police report the victim jumped toward a passing auto but was seized. several suspects, including two conductors, were detained as a mob formed near the railway line. Witnesses recalled a clash with a crowd of Black individuals, while police recovered the body and began investigations into the attempted eviction and ensuing violence.
TOKIO June 11 Admiral Kato’s accession as Japan’s premier is seen in Washington as a possible shift toward retrenchment and peace focused policy. U S observers note guarantees of support from a key faction in Tokyo to back his leadership and ensure stability amid postwar tensions.
A train struck a car near New Yar Higwen, killing two occupants. The victims were identified as Pyron Paula and Phoebe Merbart. Investigators cited unclear signals and driver error as possible factors.
A violent storm devastates the Clason Point amusement area as a massive Ferris wheel collapses, causing five deaths and over forty injuries in the metropolitan section. Rescue services race to the scene as tides and debris complicate efforts. authorities confirm several missing and assess structural damage across nearby facilities.
A severe storm with winds up to 88 miles per hour killed about 50 people and injured over a hundred in the metropolitan area. Boats sank in Long Island Sound and many fatalities were caused by falling trees and lightning as searches continued for the missing. The tempest swept from New Jersey through Westchester and across New York City before fading, leaving extensive property damage.
The Fraternal Order of Rages mobilizes delegates in Muncie for a major gathering. Officials anticipate around one hundred Bagley attendees and a parade planned for Tuesday June 18 as preparations press ahead.
A church reports it has ended consideration of a property option after a committee reviewed details and recommended against pursuing the project. The decision came after months of deliberation and was announced to members yesterday amid ongoing planning for related construction work.
The Journal Gazette slate writer Wn Tronard G Brandt debuts a weekly fire safety column in Indiana. Each Monday morning the piece outlines who and where fires occur and how to prevent them with practical tips for readers.
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