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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1920
Page
7
Resolution passed at the Republican convention orders delegates allocated by proportion to the number of Republican votes cast, outlining a plan to reorganize southern representation. The final minutes approved the measure amid party discussions on balancing regional influence.
Campaign managers for Warren G Harding plan immediate action to promote the Republican issue after the nomination. The national committee will set up an expanded leadership, with seven women on the executive committee, and a voting representation reform to assure a fair basis for future conventions. Delegates from southern states faced controversy over representation as the committee moves to unify party efforts toward ratification of the suffrage amendment.
Four Young explorers aged 6 to 12 sailed from Lakeside Michigan seeking Treasure Island in Lake Erie. After 23 hours adrift they were found 30 miles off shore by a passenger steamer City of Toledo. Parents, police, and rescuers organized an extensive search as the children reached Toledo tired but unharmed.
Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio Republican presidential nominee arrived in Washington from Chicago at 10 05 this morning amid a huge crowd at Union Station He was met by a reception committee and escorted to the president's room as throngs cheered and waved from platforms and street crowds en route to his automobile in a show of strong popular support.
A baccalaureate sermon by Rev. A J Folsom will be found at Wine High School, with details noted for the Yoama YMGE observance.
Washington dispatch details President Wilson sending a Flag Day letter to G A R leaders. He expresses heartfelt loyalty, hopes to attend the June 14 event in spirit, and links national unity to enduring American principles as the country evolves.
A state delegation led by Lieber reviews Lake James and Hamilton Lake in northern Indiana with local officials and property owners. The group discusses water levels, dam upkeep, and possible state control to prevent waste and protect fish, urging a formal conference to finalize a shared water level policy. Lake James and Hamilton Lake are popular southeastern Indiana resorts with many seasonal visitors.
A. Wilson of 917 Boxer Water Avenue pulled three youngsters from Delta Lake on Saturday afternoon. He rescued two girls from the water and revived a boy who had sunk to the bottom. The parents left with the recovered children before their names could be learned.
Public notice invites residents moving from Fort Wayne to keep informed by sending the Port Wayne Journal Gazette. Subscriptions available for 20c a week, 4c for two weeks, or 5 cents per month with flexible address changes and guaranteed good service.
A fragmented 1920 poem reflects on national memory and identity woven into fabric and art. It contemplates symbols like color, stars, and dreams as living forces shaping sacrifice, love, and the defense of a child’s future amid war and upheaval.
June 12 Paris reports four European cabinets the Italian Polish Hungarian and Austrian resignations highlight the difficulty of aligning new parliamentary governments with peace terms. Economic anxieties and lingering postwar unrest drive the changes with broader crises awaiting crystalization and potential majorities behind future cabinets. The Italian and German situations draw the most attention due to fears of separate policy shifts and possible pushback against Versailles provisions.
Chicago politicians moved the train carrying Warren Harding toward Washington on Tuesday morning. The Republican presidential nominee arrived around 11:32 p.m. in section four of the train, with Mrs. Harding accompanying him. Convention workers remained quiet as private cars rumbled through the windy city.
Washington reports that Secretary Burleson issued a statement defending government control of wire services. He rejects Republican accusations of political espionage and patronage, citing prewar figures and arguing four new wire administration posts were beneficial. He says the GOP platform's charges are insincere and calls for scrutiny of campaign contributions.
David Leedy aged about eighteen to nineteen died from injuries after his motorcycle skidded on a gravel road four miles south of Piereton Indiana. He was thrown while passing a horse and buggy as an automobile approached. he died at the Metomenald hospital in Warsaw after being rushed there. Survived by parents and siblings. Funeral arrangements to be made in Warsaw.
Man S M Foster spoke on Americanism during Flag Day ceremonies at Fort Wayne Lodge No. Elks. Elks, veterans, and patriot auxiliaries attended as the ritual and song honored Old Glory. The event featured a flag history by Garrette Van Sweringen, a solo by John Creigh, and Foster’s call for citizenship rooted in national emblem values.
Earl T. Wilson a Nickel Plate employee residing in Canaan was badly hurt when his motorcycle collided with a car at the intersection of Van Buren and Berry streets. Wilson was thrown from the bike, fracturing a leg with bone protruding, and sustained internal injuries. He was taken to St. Moreph Hospital for treatment.
The Executive Council reports that Congress has failed to enact a single constructive measure to curb profiteering. Howatt opposes the industrial court as part of the labor federation's critique and campaign push.
Labor leaders predict a sharp debate on June 18 as resolutions urge the federation to recognize the Soviet government and lift the blockade. The committee will likely refuse endorsement until a truly hereditary government is formed. The issue draws support from unions including the International Ladies' Garment Workers and others, while critics in Kansas denounce the industrial court and Governor Allen. Morrison and Moran attend a chiefs ceremony near Montreal as part of a labor visit.
Polish forces begin orderly evacuation of Kiev after destroying bridges over the Dnieper while Bolshevik forces press from the north and the Berdichev to Kiev corridor. General Gudany’s cavalry advances northward. Red Cross coordinates Kiev evacuation. Reports say fighting redrawn borders daily as Poles consolidate from the Divina toward the Beresina.
Geneva report: The international women suffrage alliance closes its session with acceptance of an invitation to hold the next congress in Paris. The decision hinges on securing franchise for women in the country within the year and prevents votes for those living elsewhere.
A Parisian editorial comments on U S politics and the 1920 Republican convention, noting extracts from American sources and the role of European influence. It refrains from direct commentary while mentioning figures like Warren G Harding and The Hague conference as context for international justice and American delegation plans.
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