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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1919

Page

5

Public intoxication leads to jail time and fines

Bert Moehler of Fairfeld r eve n u e was fined 50 and sentenced to 60 days in the pen on a public intoxication charge. He woke two traveling salesmen at the Wabesh railroad station and attacked Buler and ML after a pursuit to a hotel. Paul Hacerfeld must pay 92 weekly for support, while Howard Biv’s case was continued for one week amid a $306 hood claim. Elmer Caer’s request for penvoke was granted pending Thursday morning continuation.

Bert Moehler Fairfeld Tns Moehler Wabesh Vine Buler Paul Hacerfeld End Merle

Wires Start Blaze on Thad Bowell Street

A short circuit ignited insulation of electric wires at 6:30 p.m. near the residence of R. Ester on Thad Bowell Street, causing a firm scare. The fire department responded and remedied the trouble with no damage to the building or contents.

R. Ester

Hat Theft Report at Robison Park Leads to Arrest

Mertha Angus was arrested Tuesday afternoon by Patrolman Kammer in connection with stealing a ladies hat valued at $15 at Robison park on Sunday. She faces arraignment in Abe court on a charge of petit larceny in the maring.

Charset Robison Park Mertha Angus Kammer Abe

Indiana State Sunday School Association Meets in S. Ind

State assembly opens with about two thousand delegates from across the state and city, marking the fifty fifth annual Indiana Sunday School Association session. Shelbyville and Crawfordsville vie for the 1920 convention with active boosters on site. Divisional meetings yield many addresses as officers are elected and plans set for next year. A convention parade and a Civic Hall musical pageant close Thursday evening.

S, Ind Indiana State Sunday School Association Shelby Vnn Crawfordsville Indiana Civic Hall

Funeral Announcements and Civil War Reunion News

Funeral notices report Pu werat services this afternoon at 7 from the house of William Mefnizal. In Terre Haute Ind the Brigade association met with Rev. W B Rippetoe presiding and Debruler Vincennes and Miss Fannieottom Terre Haute elected officers. Forty‑one Civil War survivors attended the reunion.

Pnougall Estulia Wiliam Trare Haute Sune Brigade Association WB. Rippetoe Tere Haute Press Debruler Vincennes Ind Fannieottom Terre Agrivtant

General Electric Officials Meet City Workers

Lynn and Erie area General Electric executives visited the city Tuesday to discuss department problems with a local works committee. A key issue tackled was standardizing seat prices across plants controlled by the company.

Generst Electric Company Lynn Tithsfield Sd Erie General Electric Company

Extra Session Legato Reelected Governors Meet in Traaue

Governors in thirteen states hold legislative sessions or plan to reconvene. Three meet in Traaue 1321 in regular session. New Hampshire Vermont Connecticut New Mexico and West Virginia hold remaining sessions. Special sessions aim to limit duration and address tax reform and highway law corrections. House candidates Kime Mendenhall Hendricks Harris Wesex are contenders for speaker.

Traaue New Hampshire Vermont Chaaraan Wasmyti Republican State Committee Wis Kime Mendenhall Hendricks County Harrie Lake Wesex Fort Wayne

Prominent Adams County Farmer Dead in Decatur

A Decatur obituary notes the death of a prominent Adams County farmer, Mr Dean, aged and living in Washington Township. The report details a city hall meeting led by Cherie Vogieweds, updates from business and chamber leaders, and discussions on freight rate equalization between Indiana and Illinois. It also covers Army worm outbreaks, county agricultural guidance from County Agent Meeks, and plans to build a joint tuberculosis sanatorium including Adams County alongside Jay, Wells and Blackford counties.

Cherie Vogieweds Association Charles Ga Munete L. A. Clark Mars Bali Bros MPF Inc Rehamber of Commerce Chicago Indiana Ilinois Corm Portland Mecka Adams Hartford Sion Grove Br. Meeks Meeks Democrat Jay Wells Blackford Indi

Irish Republic 0 Issue Bonds

The Irish Republic plans a bond issue of one million pounds sterling with 300,000 to the public and 259,000 abroad, aimed at supporting independence efforts while coordinating voluntary bodies and awaiting cabinet details before submission for approval.

Limiaraf Risen Ay NeVelera Air

Wheat Dealers Under License Provisions and Penalties

Provisions for licensing wheat dealers restricts business conduct and requires licenses issued by the grain authorities in multiple cities. Applications go to the wheat director division in Washington. Unauthorized activity after July 13 or while license is suspended or revoked incurs severe penalties. Use Journal-Gazette Want Ads for quick returns at one cent per word.

Polkclan Baltimore Chicano Galventua Miamapolis Kansasity New Orleans Cimaba Philadelphia Portland Oregon Tawis San Prencisco Buffalo Disuth Wheat Director Washington Dante Journal-Gazette

Municipal League of Indiana Addresses Growth and Progress

The session featured Gary and Indianapolis delegates and Mayor Jewett of Indianapolis delivering remarks on municipal progress. He urged city leaders to unite in information campaigns, efficiency, and cooperation to improve services and urban development.

Fort Wayne Epers Gary Willa P. Hodges Garr Wayne Tar Tle Jewett Hoosier Charles W. Jewett Indianapolis Municipal League Indiana Von Ballena Jewete Bok Jtewett Cily Tiis Citizan Tae

Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce Shapes City Interests

Fort Wayne Chamber of Commerce coordinates city interests through a director-led board and broad representation. The chamber links business groups civic clubs and government to harmonize development across industry and community welfare.

Fort Wayne Commerce Abc Imder Ron Che Fegera Transnorsa Rotary Quest Far Warne Suurhin Day Trade Association Chamber of Commerce

City management needs training and reform in public service

The text advocates stronger revenues and expenditures oversight, stricter naturalization rules, merit-based police reform, and a shift from political policing to professional public service. It calls for a city management training school, better sanitation, and programs to improve public happiness through entertainment and health. It notes open convention sessions on city government and transportation issues, plus a lesson from postwar cleanup.

Jitter L. ¢. Wright Indiane Highway Commission Strest Aml May Morern W. HB. Riblet Rikhart Rett Harland Herhalomew St Louis Ndianapolis

Council passes three wage rise ordinances in city departments

The oi! council approved increases for police waterworks and electric light staff. Police salaries rise for chief six sergeants and officers with an eight hour day. Water and electric departments grant roughly a 10 percent raise for fifteen workers, while other budget items and public works motions were debated or referred.

Oi! Council Gwance Council For Fame Leutenant Board of Safety Outane aMier Water Worke Department Electric Light Department George Smith Aig Cownell Lance Nick Pales Committee On Polae Germany Pendler Henry J. Doell Lohnara of Public Works Calhoun Creighton Sontiac Board of Works Wayne Sidhouse Cepa Cor Jublic Benator Gsid Mie War Department LG Felleve Senate Cec York

Chicago Municipal Strike Called Off A Kellner Krumbles Proposal

City council finance committee reaches truce with unions ending the municipal strike affecting about 2,000 city employees. A cereal promotion blend named Krumbles is touted as a reward, with Kellner products urged for trial packages and store demos to drive consumer interest.

Chilago Dun Nance Committee Ertorn McKage Kellner Rinables

Want Ads Offer Journal Gazette Results For One Cent A Word

Classified notices advertise affordable rates with one cent a word. Readers learn Want Ads from the Journal Gazette promise results and broad reach for listings and notices.

Referee Deadlock Stalls Willard Dempsey Championship Plans

Promoter of the heavyweight title bout between Jase Willard and Jack Dempsey reports a referee deadlock after discussions with Willard Jack Kearns and boxing officials. Willard and Dempsey sparred, with Willard avoiding decisive action while Dempsey celebrated his 24th birthday with neighborhood children.

Poledo Suns Tax Biara Jase Willard Jack Dempsey Wallard Jack Kearns Away Navy Elyian Board of Boxing Gavin The Boar Adem Ermpie Whey Willard Richard Kearns Jack Vetch San Dempsey Bell Tate Yesterazy Tate Jack Malone John J. Reisler John the Barbe Heisler

Margons Lose Star In Captain Mcosh

Chicago June 2 Harz gate Cosh captain of this gratis track desi at the University of Chicago has just completed a valuable term of nerview for the Man Tooha. He has been yor two years own at the most reliable point with data on Stages roster and in one of the hnnt qulere turned out by the Ble Tan codtinatics. Although is best record time is 4:22 for the mile, the Davenport ulfice has been forced to exert himself to the Iimit only a few times. Blanley Sherr a half miler has been elected camatn of the 1920 nk

Chicago Cosh Universty Tooha Davenport Handon Blanley Sherr

Hoosier Leads Yank Riflemen in Tourney

George Tlealy from Robert Indy, state high jump champ, announces entry in the inter allied Tile pistol and sharp shooting tournament at Gary. He will run 10 yard dash, high jump, pole vault, and either high or low hurdle, aiming to beat his Earlham 3:10 time by at least 10 inches. He trains daily and expects strong performance for the July 4 event hosted by General Electric Co.

Robert Indy Atate Barlham Gary General Electric Company Earlham

Twilight Leaguers Fight Hard Battle at Lawlop Park

In a twisting Twilight League clash at Lawlop Park Bowser cish edged Wayne Knits No 2 5 to 4 after a tense rally. Two home runs in the sixth inning gave the Oil Tankers the lead and they held on. At Weisser Park Wayne Knife No won by forfeit as Pennsy No did not appear.

Lawlop Park Bowser Cish Wayne Knits Weisser Park Wayne Knife

Leo Downs Sheldon in hard fought game at Leo

The tocanine detested Sheldon in a game Sunday afternoon at Leo, Indiana. The score was 10 to 3 as the visitors pressed hard, but Steward’s strong horning and local efforts kept the clash lively.

Leo Ind Sune Sheldon Mike

Colored Giants Revenge Motives in Sunday Showdown

Colored Giants led by Selden prepare for Sunday battle against city champs to seek revenge for a prior defeat. Wilson and Dupee manage the team with a colored umpire alternating with John Dor nick in charge. Ground care by Jack Baldy and assistants. fast game anticipated at League Park amid carnival preparations and upcoming all professional visit by Ed Withrow and Terre Heute.

Bacteriall League Park Wilson Dupee Colored Giants Selden Lee Lincoln Lifes Deset John Dornick Jack Baldy Stenl Ed Withrow Terre Heute Lafayette

Ford workers and wives plight highlighted in testimony

An investigator testified that Mrs Prell and her two children faced malnutrition and poverty while seeking aid for soldiers' wives, after being directed between Ford offices. The Detroit patriotic fund assisted, sending her to a health resort, and Ford began $120 weekly support for another case.

Ford Detroit Patietic Fund Lintang Detroit Patriotic Fund Associaterd Charities Ueresul Reeves Alfred Lusking Mr. Ford Emma Goldman Lial Apa Fia

Big Time Planned for the Editors

Continued from page to Wayne. This will end at 3. Select at the Fort Wayne Country where dinner will be served. The speakers at the banquet will feature Indiana men, former Governor S. Laton, or Dale J. Crittenberge of Anderson former auditor of state, Laton who Indiana Democratic affiliation. G Hoffman's subject on the Centralization of Its Government. Claude G. Bowers The League. Samed M. Raleten fore star of Inlemt. Pheresi wu. Following the speeches wheree.

Page Wayne Fort Wayne Indiana Inchecinas S. Mr. Raleton Dale J. Crittenberges Anderson Wlil Laton Indiana Democratic Bilitwriit G. Hoffman Frederick Steil ‘Andrichiam Claude G. Bowers the League Jons Samed M. Raleten Forestar Inlemt Pheresiwu

Journal Gazette Want Ads Showcases July Fourth Events

Fragmented text describes a July Fourth session at Wolt and Dessaner auditorium with Plymouth Democrat editor Clay W Metsker, a luncheon for Secretary Daniets, a program of musical numbers, and an address by a distinguished visitor. Prohibition debates on liquor storage for personal use follow, with a bill and committee changes discussed.

Wolt & Dessaner Clay W. Metsker Plymouth Democrat Andre Walt & Dessaner Dan Association

University Club Welcomes Heroes at Loyal Meeting

The University Club hosted a reunion night featuring remarks on national unity and the League of Nations. Speakers praised American wartime leadership and warned against German propaganda, followed by stories from Captains Bond and Beall and a social dance that closed the evening.

Craver League Air League of Nations Mece Captain Bond Beall Bond United Statees Army University Club

An Instantaneous Wrinkle Remover

A description of a cosmetic treatment using powdered materials to dissolve on the skin. The method claims smooth, youthful results with daily applications, yielding a comfortable, attractive appearance and boosted self confidence for women seeking to erase wrinkles.

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