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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
11
A large contingent of local veterans will attend the State encampment of the G A R in Indianapolis. Plans are under way to charter two or three interurban cars to transport the delegation. Nearly every veteran will be accompanied by his wife, making the group larger than the Atlantic City encampment planned first.
A Democratic convention panel debates enforcing the Volstead Act and possible amendments. Senator Glass heads a committee report pushing stronger prohibition and a minority report explores constitutional interpretation. Some discussions touch on Ireland and a potential League of Nations action, while resolutions contemplate commendation of Wilson’s veto and other policy positions.
Obscure obituary notice from Columbia City dated June 25 reports the death of an elderly man and references funeral services. Names and details are garbled, but burial is noted at South Pitt Cemetery with service at 2 PM. Further readable items mention family relations and a local pastor.
A terse help wanted notice seeking men and boys for early morning work at the Fort Wayne Corrugated Paper Company. Applicants urged to appear at 7:00 a.m. at the plant to inquire and apply.
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