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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
10
Senate test vote defeats attempts to exempt beer and wine from a wartime prohibition. Motion by Senator Phelan is tabled while supporters in the House push a new strategy to change the measure.
The Senate defeated an effort to exempt beer and wine from the war time prohibition law by 55 to 11. A rider to extend the act to distilled spirits only failed, while House measures sought to suspend provisions affecting beer and wines. Debate included Phelan’s rider and Gard’s proposed suspension, with votes from Keans Calder Eves France Lafollette Wadsworth and others.
About 500 Elks and guests from across Indiana arrived for the Fort Wayne gathering. The opening session featured initiation of six candidates by the Noblesville and Martinsville teams. Banquet and parade last night showcased patriotism and local hospitality as Fort Wayne officially hosted the statewide Elks convention.
Colvin H. Brown of the extension service bureau of the United States Chamber of Commerce spoke at the Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. He warned that prices will stay high but urged business forward with the industrial plan drawn by the chamber committee. President Hunting noted strong local support and thanked attendees for their civic effort as the meeting closed.
INDIANAPOLIS June 19 Executive clemency extended to 682 persons in the first thirty months of Gov James P Goodrich's term, more than double of his predecessors. The majority were men sentenced to the state plate farm or workhouse with pardons and paroles, fines canceled, or sentence reductions.
Atlantic City June 1 delegates from the American Federation of Labor split over a resolution for price and profit controls with a proposed poll and referendum. A sharp floor clash ended in crushing defeat as only 35 of about 300 delegates voted on whether to roll call the measure. Burleson was denounced as leaking, while others urged President Wilson to remove him. Delegates from Seattle Detroit New York and other cities attacked the initiative as anti democratic while defending the need for new ideas within organized labor.
Report says Villa led a column near Villa Ahumada and Villa Hermada district while 11 prisoners are held at Fort Bliss, with a suspected Villa staff officer among them. A detainee named Jesus Medina claimed Carranca ties and Villa general status, under investigation after Mexican fighters were captured this week. In Galveston, ten alleged IWW members died in Tampico federal troops riot tied to labor disputes, with many wounded.
The War Trade Board in Washington says it can reimpose embargo measures against Germany if it refuses to sign the peace treaty. Acting Chairman Weoley states the skeleton of the wartime machinery remains intact and ready to be put into effect immediately any time.
Partly cloudy Thursday with local thundery showers at night or Friday. Warmer south, fair in the north portion. Michigan forecast shows fair Thursday and Friday, with warmer conditions and isolated thunderstorms in southern portions.
Mrs Fred McCulloch of Fort Wayne was named vice chairman as part of an Indiana Democratic Twelfth district reorganization. District workers met at the Anthony Hotel with leaders from several counties, signaling active participation by women in campaign decisions.
Washington June 18 Representative Emerson Republican Ohio introduced a resolution declaring that Congress commends the action of Secretary of War Baker in sending United States soldiers across the Mexican border to protect lives and property of citizens along the border.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma was injured when a car overturned near Sioux Falls while speeding from Mitchell to Brow Falls. He escaped serious injuries though his shoulder was badly raised. physicians reported no internal damage. He planned to continue his trip to Washington the next day.
The June action by both houses repeals daylight saving effective October 26, but confers continuation of present clock time for the summer and early fall. Senators Letrell and Calder spearheaded the repeal rider with opposition from six Republican senators. The measure now goes to conference with the agricultural bill before final enactment.
Washington June 16 urgent calls to boost naval aviation funding and force levels were aired before the Senate Naval Committee. Captain Craven urged $30,000,000 more for aviation within the $18,000,000 allocation, warning the U S would fall behind. He and Rear Admiral McKean demanded larger naval forces and warned heavy dirigible construction would be cut if funds are not raised.
New York June 1 Theodora XN Vail resigns as president of the RupErkin itelephone and Telegraph company and becomes chairman of the board. H. B. Thayer elected president with N. snes berg as vice president. GN Bethel retires. John S. Carte and W. S. Filford named vice presidents. Changes aim to prepare for end of federal control of wire systems.
The German government studies the peace treaty as the Weimar peace commission weighs terms. Unofficial reports say cabinet members oppose signing and fear Bolshevik chaos. German papers predict possible Allied action if the armistice ends. Allied leaders Wilson and Lloyd George tour battlefields as foreign ministers discuss Poland Ukraine and Danzig amid economic plans for Austria.
In Mt Clemens on June 17 a fragmentary hearing in Tibelsi versus the Chicago Deity Tribune featured Henry Yord's "Flag of Humanity" being discussed. Irving Bacon, Ford Motor Company, testified about sketches and symbols of unity, while Henry A Wise Wood and Willis F Abbott added context on preparedness and journalism. The testimony touched on Roosevelt and Wood associations, naval advisory board tensions, and Ford’s remarks on wages and profit sharing.
June 18 report says the Postal Telegraph company’s claim that striking commercial telegraphers returning to work before June 20 would be reinstated with continuity of service will not affect the strike. Federation leaders vow to push for collective bargaining across all states, citing broader labor rights.
Senator McCumber of North Dakota condemns opponents of the League of Nations as misrepresenting its covenant. He argues the pact offers the only present hope to prevent future wars and insists it does not impose unequal burdens on the United States.
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