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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
10
Republican nominee portrays himself as a listening candidate and tells a delegation of workers he will not force ratification of suffrage. He declines to aid the women’s party, framing his stance as principled neutrality during a heated political clash.
Washington D C June 22 Senator Warren G Harding Republican nominee for president says he favors suffrage but will not invade states to press ratification. Thirty six women including Mrs John Carey of Indianapolis pressed for immediate action to ratify in Vermont and Connecticut. Harding, a proponent of state rights, meets with twenty six National Woman's Party members and faces pushback from supporters. A delegation led by Miss Allee Paul states disappointment and plans to monitor his next moves. The issue remains unsettled as the campaign continues.
A heated exchange over President Wilson’s authority dominates political discourse as William McCombs accuses Wilson of overreach. National Committee leaders defend the president’s vitality and unity, while Cambridge and Moore condemn personal attacks and stress the president’s role in advancing humanity. Delegates discuss convention leadership and platform directions amid ongoing controversy.
Governor Albers E Sleeper and Michigan officials visited Fort Wayne yesterday dining at Swantry slab hosted by Morris Eckhart of Auburn Automobile. Attendees at Country club included Sleep er, Hilsworth, Vaughen, Meret, Merrick, Rutledge, Worl, Leach, Rose, Leonard, Varnelle, Warten, Leeds. They planned to depart for Muncie for Murcis Malleable Foundry meeting this morning.
Inglewood moves to rebuild its business district after a series of earthquakes struck the suburb ten miles south of downtown Los Angeles. An emergency ordinance creates a special committee to condemn unsafe buildings and oversee the effort. City engineer Aster Carey values potential losses around 100000, with total regional damages estimated near 25000. Streetcar lines were halted briefly as power lines were affected by the quake.
San Antonio and San Francisco dispatches report Postmaster General Burleson urging an open platform at the Democratic convention. He criticizes the Volstead enforcement act as “drastic and absurd” and calls for repeal of some provisions while arguing for broader reform. Leaders expect the platform fight to center on Prohibition and League of Nations stance.
Regular session last night introduced many ordinances. Proposals include banning interurban transit on Calhoun Street and Mary Street parking limits for street cars, licensing old-hand stores with daily buyer records, and a police sponsored scheme to log purchases to aid stolen goods recovery.
Reader note urges a cheaper vacation plan and staying informed with news of wars and happenings. Mentions subscription price and contact details for the Journal-Gazette Circulation Department.
ST PAGE Minn June 28 Gradually overcoming obstacles, the contest for the republican gubernatorial nomination shows non-partisan candidate Trientiniks Shipstead narrowing the move-in and leading with 115,180 votes to 100,049 in 2,215 precincts reported. Incomplete returns hint Shipstead will win. other contests indicate mixed results as the statewide primary tallies continue.
In Paris today, Jay Gould and Edith Kelly Gould faced an absolute divorce petition. French officials debated court jurisdiction, with prosecutors promising to summarize on Tuesday June 28. The case recalls Gould’s 1819 Paris decree which Mrs Gould later sought to annul, arguing French courts lacked jurisdiction.
Special to The Journal Gazette reports Rev Folsom inaugurating the Rotary gathering as thousands greet about 300 delegates from England Ireland Scotland Wales Canada France Uruguay Panama Liechtenstein Argentina the Philippines China and more in a grand opening pageant. Speakers from foreign ventures emphasize Rotary's global reach and development impact. John N Byer of Vincents is named to lead the International Rotary clubs.
Reports from San Branso reveal strong signals that Palmer may secure enough delegates as McAdoo withdraws. The Palmer camp widens its drive, while Bryan and Wilson forces ponder backing Palmer to block Cox. Contenders rally across factions as labor unrest and strikes loom amid coal mine activity in Pennsylvania.
A vivid Shrine parade description recounts music and colors as hundreds of tents and over a hundred patrols march in step. Canadian troops, local bands, and spectators line the route, with boys and families recalling memories of war as they celebrate the event with music and parade antics.
In Philadelphia a yardmen strike shows slight gains for strikers but railroad officials say losses offset by workers returning. Freight traffic improves with three lines into the city. passenger service remains normal. James P. Casey predicts at least 800 will return tomorrow after addressing strikers. In Baltimore and Washington, railroads resist state limits and warn of dismissals as nearly 500 men remain on strike across Pennsylvania and Baltimore routes. The Cabinet meets as the rail strike situation tightens. President Wilson’s death updates the scene.
New York June 2 1924 widow and two children receive the bulk of philanthropist and swaneet Morking's estate per his will filed today. The value was placed in excess of 1 097 000 dollars. The widow receives four thousand dollars yearly plus eight thousand dollars annuity for life. Each former employee receives 1000 per year for service. The residuary real estate works of art jewelry and vehicles pass to the widow and Dorothy with George Perkins. Executors are Trwis Te Delt Held of New York and relatives.
Senator from Wisconsin not pleasing to delegation from Western state. Oregon's Wallace McCamant blocked Lenroot by nominating Governor Coolidge at a moment when a Massachusetts candidate seemed best for vice president. Oregon support shifted after key remarks and informal votes showed Coolidge as the popular choice among the delegation. Article recounts Chicago convention misgivings and the Oregon delegation’s pivot to Coolidge amid backroom debate.
A fragmented report notes Indiana will appoint a national committee on a civic program with names such as Meymgville, Marién, and Abinete involved. Governor Coolidge is referenced as overseeing the selection process and related appointments. The text mentions preliminary dates and a schedule for a session at which licenses and positions will be assigned.
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