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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1922
Page
10
Marine police said the death toll from the Pelham Bay and Long Island Sound storm off City Island will rise as the search for victims continues. Officials reported 60 bodies recovered with grim efforts ongoing by rescue teams and coast guard units across affected waters.
A sudden cyclone wrecked Pelham Bay and Long Island Sound areas, sinking or capsizing hundreds of small boats. Police and rescuers fear the death toll may exceed 80 as bodies are recovered and more victims are feared missing. Witnesses report boats bobbing near City Island where the greatest losses occurred.
All seeking a chance to make the Tour of France are urged to enter early. Wednesday is the nomination day for contesting participants.
Nominations open Wednesday for girls and women over 10 to represent Fort Wayne on the Good Will Delegation to France. Any resident or group may nominate. votes cost 10 cents each, but nominations are free. The winner earns a week long tour of France under the auspices of the American Committee for Devastated Prunes. Details and formal notices will be printed in time, with continuation noted on Page 6.
Letters from readers praise the Burgess Bedtime Stories as a valued part of the school term. The Journal recounts gratitude from first grade families and comments on how the tales align with classroom work and student reading enjoyment.
In Pershing a bank vault robbery by three masked men led to a daytime smash and grab. Sheriff deputies and a posse pursued the suspects, with bakery and local witnesses reporting shots and a safe opened by force.
New York cites a push for cleaner cinema as producers and exhibitors meet led by representatives including Cel headed by WI Taye and Sydney 8 Uohor. Talks aim to reach consensus on content standards and higher health in all quarters of the film trade. Owners push for lower rentals to aid reform while traders seek joint action.
City officials move to void a public service authorization granting Home Telpe Dine & Teleaprl company to lay underground wire conduits. Mayor Williams and City Attorney Guy Cuberick announce immediate action after Indiana polls reveal irregularities in the regulatory decision.
A city committee announced an open meeting to discuss a 30 minute parking ordinance. The plan would extend 10 minute limits on Calhoun Street and impose time limits along Harrican Clinton, Columbia Washington corridors while other streets allow parking throughout the day. The measure, amended from an earlier proposal, awaits council consideration.
Police arrest Clittey Mitchell and Jamex Chuapte after a robbery at a Filling Station on Dec 19 in Jeffersontown. Victims Lawrence Flickenger and associates reported the holdup at the Stannard OM company site on Columbia and Clay streets. Detained suspects faced charges of armed robbery as investigators connected the crime to a broader alien-smuggling ring.
Indications tonight point to a possible link between Walter S. Ward and a Peters shooting case. Westchester investigators pursue a potential connection as Ward and Deaere were seen together at recent events.
A distorted report describes a fire causing a large financial loss, mentioning Conny ataring and various misread terms. It asserts a one million dollar loss and references multiple damaged items and entities in a chaotic, unclear narrative. The text names local-sounding items and places with no coherent details.
A column announces a local trade tour beginning at 6:30 this morning, with participation from Masided Aumontobile and manufacturers in Montway, inviting drivers and the public to attend the event at the chagiber. George A. Frederick and other officials from the chamber of commerce outline aims and organizational details for the day.
Jackson, Miss June 12 One of six Negroes in custody here for examination in connection with the murder of Miss Mallette was described by a neighbor as a man seen near the scene a few hours earlier. Authorities said an alleged weapon found near Miss Mallette’s bed may have been the handle of an ax used in the crime. Clarence Andlowams, a suspect questioned, followed the circus to Warren Ohio to question others. Officials withheld many details pending further developments and a possible additional arrest.
Hundreds witness a fatal crash at Ellington Field Galveston when a pilot from Flint Mick oF was killed after his aircraft plunged to the ground during a training game in progress between the Twenty-seventh aero squad and the Ninety-eighth squadron.
A suspect in a Michigan murder was arrested by Patrolman Judson Mote and officers, after a brutal confrontation ended with a fatal blow. Authorities, led by Acting Chief Willams Zwicie, pursued the case as the suspect faced charges and potential prosecution.
Traction Corporation plans a service expansion to relieve traffic in the Broadway and Wall Street area by rerouting trolleys via SouthCalhoun Street Creighton avenue and connecting with Pontine South Wayne lines. A large depot will be built to serve morning crowds, with work overseen by General Manager Greenland. Details to be finalized within days.
Fort Wayne city council considers repealing the $1,000 bond for auto drivers for hire citing unfair discrimination and easier operation for automobilia services. Advocate argues the bond is unnecessary as other common carriers are not required to post similar guarantees.
Gompers endorses Washington Conference as start toward abolishing war and uniting labor worldwide. He cites the gathering as the world’s largest contribution toward peace and organized labor.
The American Federation of Labor opens its 42nd annual convention facing a labor crisis and possible union threats. President Samuel Gompers warns against rights and privileges being stripped, pledging unity and renewed determination, as executives lay out key issues for five weeks of debate.
A garbled excerpt discusses U S policy toward postwar debt and German reparations. It cites Wilg as a critic of the Wardine administration and mentions Allied debt, reparations, and aid as central to postwar diplomacy, with calls to shape policy at the International Conference and prevent further economic strain on America.
President Harding and the Republican leadership pushed for swift passage of a key measure in the Capitol. A meeting with Mandell and Wyong reiterated the demand to keep the tariff bill active and not delay beyond December when Congress reconvenes, amid talks of a special session if needed to avoid adjournment.
Washington report says Senate committee reduced tariffs on various items including scientific instruments and chemicals. Some previously proposed increases were rejected while others were lowered to specified percentages, with changes affecting value based duties and related goods.
A jury has been selected in Guarlestown to try the minister on a murder charge. The proceedings began with Deputy Juli Chee overseeing the Lamigniy etheets and the seven Hoptveté present as potential witnesses.
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