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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
1
The report states the conference endorsed a resolution backing government ownership, described as the first clear defeat for President Samuel Gompers in many years. The action marks a significant shift in labor leadership stance and highlights ongoing debates within the movement.
At the Ottawa or Toronto style convention in Montreal the American Federation of Labor endorsed government ownership of railroads. The final tally was 29 059 for and 8 349 against. Samuel Gompers warned the move would enslave workers as government employees and questioned his re election prospects. The United Mine Workers and railway unions helped defeat him while carpenters and other trades largely stood with him. His salary was raised from 12 000 to 12 000 a year amid protests.
Police and the district attorney pursued a widening mystery after a dawn visit to the home of Joseph B. Elwell a noted sportsman and whist expert. A taxi driver reported driving a man and woman to the Elwell residence before dawn and a scream inside the house prompted his quick departure. Investigators seek to confirm if the pair carried stolen items from Elwell’s rooms and whether a young woman linked to the case had called at the home recently.
Washington listeners from farmers and grain traders debated proposed rate changes before the Interstate Commerce Commission. Advocates urged no decision that harms agriculture or favors Wheat and Kansas grain interests. A. B. Vandegrift pressed for equalized markets across cities, while critics warned against discrimination and narrow commercial gains.
James Harvey Flyston, secretary and director of research of the American Society for Psychical Research, died after a illness. Born August 15, 1854, he studied at Wester College, Leipsie, and Hopkins. He taught philosophy at Lakest University, Smith College, Bucknell, and Columbia, resigning from Columbia in 1903. He had long been interested in psychic phenomena and funded research. married to Mary Pryball with two daughters.
The Allen County Near East Relief Association headquarters in Fort Wayne invites donations and literature in Room 247. C. D. Royse of Indianapolis will oversee efforts with public speakers arranged for local fundraising and relief outreach.
A Spearheaded meeting at MCA by the Near Past Relief and local workers highlighted a campaign to aid Armenian orphans. 400 destitute children are assigned to Allen county through orphan units. funds and all contributions go to relief, not administration. Indianapolis officials pledged support and promised carry through of the plan with donations fully directed to health and happiness for the Armenian children.
A Rockford NL delegation joined a Shriners train into St Paul on June 17. The Allapth savanhowe sextette and Band of Rockford performed for a royal welcome. Local Shriners led a parade through town as residents enjoyed a noon luncheon and light entertainment.
In Indianapolis a jury found five of seventy nine indicted on conspiracy to violate the Reed amendment by illegally transporting liquor from Henderson Kentucky to Evansville Indiana. Not guilty verdicts were returned for nine defendants while several charged pleaded guilty. Judge Anderson set sentencing for ten o'clock tomorrow.
A weather log notes last week’s low temperature reached fifty four degrees with a calm but uneven day showing a late rise. Thermometers recorded a weak cooldown overnight, then steady warming through the day as a light wind persisted and no major temperature spikes occurred.
Senator Harding met with party leaders and his campaign manager Mr Daugherty to set plans for notifying ceremonies at Marvin Ohio. He aims to avoid a one man campaign and will seek input from factions while fixing the schedule for the formal acceptance and related events. Governor Coolidge had not yet replied and the national committee awaits word.
Fort Wayne volunteer fire departments returned from the Mishawaka convention with multiple awards. The Wasné Kine department and Bowser volunteers scored high. individual honors went to several teams in events like first prize, second prize, and uniformed company prizes.
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In a New York World interview J. Wileu asserts the Democratic convention will welcome GOP invitation to make natives reform the campaign’s central issue. He condemns Chicago platform processes as crass and inspired by arbitrary influence, arguing conservatives misquote Washington. He argues the real issue remains the native question and Republican responsibility.
From New York, June 17, the American Labor Party announced its plan to preserve its identity within a third party movement. The convention in Chicago on July 20 is expected to draw about 4000 delegates representing workers nationwide, with speakers praising the national labor cause and linking it to broader world movements.
Assistant Attorney General Armin W. Riley announced plans to visit Catton Ohio and oppose Charles P Hughes bid for a Supreme Court order delaying Lever Act proceedings after Buffalo retailer weed and company was convicted of profiteering and fined 100. The action is described as extraordinary and aims to test constitutional validity amid widespread appellate upholds.
The meeting covered financial matters and requests for funds from member groups. Officials announced allocations and potential contributions, with discussion on receipts and the management of funds.
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