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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1913
Page
9
Congress readies to enact currency legislation aligned with President Wilson's message. In a rare joint session, Wilson urged quick action to stabilize the money system, with committee work to follow as Democrats and Republicans confer on the administration plan.
Washington June 23 The Last Word summarizes hot weather advice from Dr Carl Alsberg head of the U S Bureau of Public Health who urges simple avoidances to reduce heat discomfort. He warns excess eating and drinking to keep cool inflames the stomach and disrupts digestion while temperate conduct helps eyes and face resist heat.
Fort Wayne merchants again face the Saturday night closing question at a special Retail Merchants’ meeting in the Commercial club. Proponents favor general adoption. others want a midweek clerks’ rest or continued late hours. Burne of Burns Dry Goods backs Saturday closings for July and August, citing long service and past profitability. other store heads urge cautious action as discussions continue.
Cloudy with probably local thunder showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Moderate to steady winds. Over Michigan Fair Tuesday with increasing cloudiness and likely showers. Moderate south winds. Temperatures warmer Tuesday followed by moderate cooling.
Mrs George W Trout, president of the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association, leads suffragists in celebration of victory. A parade is planned in Chicago with other cities to join. the suffrage bill moves toward enforcement as the state prepares for broader participation in fall events.
North America’s highest peak sees Archdeacon Stuck reach the top on June 7 after a months long expedition from Alaska. companions H P Burstans RG Tatum and Walter Harper assisted with Parker equipment, prayers said on summit, frogs placed as markers, and a flagpole sighted by a 1910 expedition noted.
Declaring disillusion with Democratic party members in Fort Wayne and still a Democrat at heart Melching vows to eliminate politics in municipal affairs. He says Rogan withdraws as candidate for mayor and the election commissioners are notified of his withdrawal. Continued on page 14.
WASHINGTON June 2 Vi matic Appointments went acoging dry when Mayedith Nicholson declined the post of minister to Portugal and willin 3 abortl nprica the whity hoya seuoitead the Ane ination of James D. Phelan former Tanyer of Lima Frangises as ambassador to Auenria lnn ary. The two inclinations were a pephter for Wie administration which to export snedig some litvhes ix Ciing foreign park Mr. Nicholson whose nomination was said to have been sent ba the septa with and his tignowlndu and his dans lin plans alrody marr precledent 5 so Jon about Mr. Phelan based fig Frulinatian on his doelkinn to Tun in tin grimmrtrs next year for United States studion fir Vie ease of Me Niehatson'e wink rfriuwer' Tresistont Walang ja understemd fa Wave insisted that the Authar accept the pragfered prnst. What action wan taken by the white house in the ere WP Me Chelan tray nog announced.
Anne Tspanapolts reports that Jith Nielban, author of the telegram to President Wilson, states the appointment as minister to Portugal was blocked by Nicholson who, citing family reasons, refused to act beyond saying the action was not his to take last week.
Washington June 23 President Wilson signed the sundry civil appropriation bill and said he would have vetoed any provision exempting labor unions and Farmers' organizations from Sherman antitrust law prosecutions. The action followed heated debate over a $300,000 fund for enforcing the act with exemptions debated by lawmakers and the executive. The president cited the need to uphold law enforcement while noting partisan divisions and urging proper prosecution of labor violations.
Washington June 22 Representative Swagar barley of Kentucky advances a budget plan to reform appropriations funding. A commission of six to seven majority members could survey the government’s income and allocate funds to communities with a cap on spending. Mrs Shevley condemns revenue mismanagement and argues for needs over revenue growth in a tax system reform context.
The Anti Tuberculosis Society aims to employ a nurse with authority to investigate tubercular cases and promote preventive measures. Local leaders consult with President Randall and Health authorities to mobilize sanitary resources, train staff, and expand facilities to curb the disease.
Washington June 23 Democratic senators oppose free sugar in the tariff bill and begin final caucus effort to alter the schedule before general debate. Senators Shafroth of Colorado and Walsh of Montana lead the fight against the provision, with Western and Louisiana allies ready to press the issue as the caucus winds toward a test of free sugar.
In Washington a youth of 18 opened fire in a criminal court, firing three shots to “shoot up” the courtroom. Justice Wendall Stafford dodged behind his desk, others sought safety, and a chaotic scramble followed as witnesses and officers contained the incident. Stewart had been denied probation for a prior robbery attempt and later resisted in court. The assailant was restrained after a struggle but not before causing injuries and alarm.
Miners at Carbon Hill halted work in a dispute described as a repeat incident. Five men were forcibly carried from the pit as tensions rise between the workforce and the management. Local authorities and unions face questions over safety and disruption at the mine.
Two FortWayne men Homer Akins 21 and Charles Akins are killed when a Lake Shore fast mail train hits a car driven by C Ry Stull near Berea Ohio. Mrs Homer Akins Mrs Charles Akins and an 18 month old baby are seriously hurt as the vehicle is struck at the crossing.
In a party leadership shift Doramus of Michigan was elected vice chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after a lengthy contest. Reported initial tallies showed Indiana member Clines, with others named as probable successors, as party observers noted shifts in support and anticipated reorganization.
Calgary, Alberta June 23 Arthur Pelkey pugilist is acquitted of manslaughter in the death of Luther McCarty who died in the first round of a ten round bout at Burns arena on May 24. Jury deliberated at least an hour. verdict finds Pelkey not guilty of manslaughter in an accident during a boxing match. Pelkey saluted by cheering supporters as he left the prisoner's bench.
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