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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1922
Page
1
Leaders from the Railway Shop Crafts and Shaft Workers Union plan a joint action with the United Mine Workers of America. The merger talks will be discussed on arrival in Cincinnati as the presidents of the two unions meet today.
Officials from the railway shop crafts and maintenance of way unions plan discussions with United Mine Workers on the arrival of John L. Lewis, president of the miners, about a coordinated strike. Jewell and Green indicate possible joint talks. the move follows days of preparatory conferences and was announced at the American Federation of Labor convention.
Tiss Nellie Pape, clerk of Superior Court, files her nomination coupon. More expected today as Anne Morgan explains the work of the committee and the purpose of the drive.
The American Committee for Devastated France reports agricultural relief loans seed and fertilizer purchases and hospital facilities. Dental care aided 1 699 patients in 25 villages and 31 children helped with dental clinics. Food clothing tents and fuel gifts supported families while libraries and nurse services assist war children.
Seventh candidate for the Good Will delegation entry is Bie Nyow a cleric at the county court and a popular figure at Mio Nelle Urge. Campaigners expect ballots Monday or later as a major two week contest unfolds. Formal announcement due early next week with campaigns noting influence from legal and courthouse circles.
The report notes a hospital exhibit organized by the Children’s Services club under Miss Evelyn Adams. Items shown include knitted goods, reed goods, bed coverings, and a glass covered crotonae. Remarks mention feverish patrols and a range of crafts such as knitted shawls, bags, and ward curtains.
The Nazarene Church plans dedication and revival services starting Sunday at 9 30 o clock with Pastor Rev Howard Pivot al leading. The recently remodeled building hosts revival meetings through June with participation from Auburn Hanington Bluffton and other communities and features speakers Miss Mawiny Dr Grodin and Rev Ralph Mertenniel.
Glennwood City Wisconsin reports show six killed from a tornado that struck four western counties last night. About 100 injured and property losses near four million dollars. A fierce rain and hail preceded the twister which damaged around 200 farms, killed livestock, felled trees, and disrupted lines.
A partial and garbled report discusses proposed rules on liquor sales at sea. It references Warklington, A Vine, Antal Wie Tuach, and others, noting regulatory intent and potential impact on American ports and foreign carriers amid a cautious stance on bootlegging and maritime commerce.
Concordia College held commencement exercises with 19 graduates from Concordia College at night. The speaker, Koehler of Inver Port, UK, urged graduates to use their gifts in faithful service to God and in their future ministerial work, stressing diligent study and wise use of talent.
In Philadelphia a wine tanker overturned spilling about 64 000 gallons of apple wine en route from Virginia to New York. Hundreds of factory workers and residents gathered to drink and collect the spilled cargo as the car lay on its side, with a strong odor drawing crowds toward the scene.
No 1 Miss Katherine Murphy of Fall River Massachusetts, a telephone operator with refining company, was the first delegate chosen in the Good Will Elections for Devastated France. Chairman Miss Murphy received 30163 votes. The party sails for France on July 22 for six weeks, visiting battlegrounds and other points of interest.
Wealthy Inlear’s son Walter S. Ward ends a tense hearing with no plea of guilty. He faces potential trial after counsel argues for more time as Justice Morschander weighs venue and charges amid a crowded docket at White Phalas. The court, not inclined to halt Ward’s bid for fair proceedings, schedules further action.
At a semi annual meeting of York Rite bodies held at the Masonic temple last night the project for a new Masonic temple was unanimously approved. A plan will be presented to the lodge regarding financing the proposed building. Charles A. Wilding presided.
Police report a kidnapping at a golf course involving Mes Churn, 30, abducted by four men who forced her into a vehicle. Mrs Marshall aided by bystanders, authorities seek suspects, the victim remains missing as hunt continues.
Governor Warren T. McCray will headline a Republican county workers banquet on Thursday evening June 20. Local party members and county organization officials will attend. The event includes a reception and dinner at the Wolk & Donsauer facility with speakers to follow and admission details released by party leaders.
Mme. Winners unveils evening gowns for country club event with a talk of frock style and sleeve effects. Marty Prams orders to pay six thousand with a frail financial note and a modest ten cent price detail.
New York report describes Mrs Rebecca Serip sitting up in her coffin an hour after burial preparations. She had been pronounced dead earlier following a paralytic stroke and was surrounded by candles and family. Doctors later stated she would likely recover.
Vets 10 rally in support of Labor at a convention echoed by leaders from the American Federation and other groups. Speakers urged unity and warned against internal rifts while stressing solidarity and shared goals for veterans and workers.
Diplomats were conferred on 16 young men who completed the four year program at Central Catholic High School. Bishop Henman Joseph Alarding presided and Rev Thomas A Lahey of Notre Dame delivered an address. The ceremony at Library Hall praised faculty and community support. Further details continued on page 2.
Warrants issued this afternoon target nearly one hundred Indiana miners and union officials from district No. 11 United Mine Workers of America. The action follows a clash with non union wagon crews and disrupted coal production, with delays blamed on the strike and alleged intimidation.
A railroad board imposes wage cuts totaling 27 million dollars on railway employes payroll. Through the latest decision, reductions reach 15 million dollars in total, with about 1,200,000 railway employes affected sharing all slashes beginning July 1.
The United States railroad labor board announces wage reductions totaling 135 million dollars under new cuts from July 4. Clerks, signalmen, and firemen face hourly cuts of two to six cents. about 1.2 million railway workers are affected. A strike vote is underway in seven unions amid protests and a dissenting opinion from board members.
A garbled Washington dispatch reports turmoil within party ranks as candidates and party officials grapple with loyalty and promotions. Movements affect appointments under pressure from factions and the looming schedule for a key January proceeding.
Police in Nashville arrested Marlon Tant Fale Quatche and Gladya Warren on June 2 for a $2,500 bank robbery at the Nashville bank. The pair, traveling from Nashville May 12, fled through Illinois and other states, living as youths to avoid officials. They reportedly settled on an uninhabited island to fish and gather berries before authorities arrived after a telegram from Toronto.
Local Wowan addressed the district meeting with remarks on agricultural interests. The report notes representation from the county and district, with emphasis on issues raised and figures involved in the discussion. Continued on page two.
In Charles Town West Virginia defense counsel won a procedural battle allowing selective evidence on labor disturbances as the trial of a minister accused of murdering Deputy John Gore moves forward. The jury, in a separate related case, was kept from the courtroom during certain objections over admissibility and reputation testimony.
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