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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1921
Page
1
Two St Louis men charged with engineering a deal to throw the 1919 World Series for the White Sox. Grand jury names four other alleged plotters in a high profile case that shakes baseball history.
March 26 Chicago officials announced that Carl Zork and Benjamin Franklin of St Louis would be formally accused as organizers of the alleged plot to throw the 1919 World Series against Cincinnati. Cook County grand jury had indicted eight men and named Abe Attell and others in connection with the scheme. The investigation followed a prior set of indictments and listed numerous witnesses and defendants, with further action expected in coming trials.
Fragmentary report describes officers retreating during a shooting incident. Witnesses recount a wounded comrade calling for aid as police secured the scene and an unidentified assailant fled. The inquiry, led by Ganelin, notes a guard dying without named identifiers. investigations continue with patrol and hospital reports confirming one fatality and several injured.
I Hanavolis March 26 On the eve of Easter Sunday tutors and patters rush to prepare finery for the warrior Durewu. A storm flag was held out with showers and thunderstorms forecast for the race with temperatures dropping through the day. A cold front Sunday night into Monday was predicted. J M Armington Indiana weather bureau meteorologist said Mirnapal would share its weather with the rest of Indiana.
A lengthy, uncertain report blames rail operators and a Federal inquiry for a fuel shortage turmoil. It cites executives, economists, and labor figures arguing that diesel supply and transport costs threaten jobs and daily life. Officials warn the shortage could worsen early spring, with industry layups and consumer price pressures possible.
A 1926 court action alleges the Wood campaign committee overspent and misused funds from April to May. The suit names committee leaders including Major A. A. Sprague and F J. McCraw, seeking about 110000 in damages for alleged campaign costs and personal expenses charged to headquarters funds.
A violent tornado sweep damaged towns around WORTITINGTON Minnesota after days of rain. The storm displaced residents near Rushmore and left widespread debris as wires fell and structures collapsed. Chicago reports describe the storms crossing the region with casualties and ongoing investigations.
In a Senate hearing the ex-Yankees are favored as witnesses in a pending Postal Service case. Key figures include Secretary Roosevelt and Justice officials as the committee seeks details on alleged disloyalty and a possible breach of post records. The discussion mentions military service and the impact on postal operations.
The Public Service Commission denied a bid to reduce fare to five cents and extend seven cent, four-ticket structure until June 30 in Indianapolis. Officials cited sporadic traffic and declining patronage, noting the need to adjust to current conditions while continuing service.
Erwin Bergdoll, convicted of draft evasion, appeared before Judge Joby Watlock in Kansas City federal district court. Ramsey Dean presided as Bergdoll sought release from military custody at Leavenworth, with the judge indicating a decision on habeas corpus would follow advisement. Bergdoll, a Grover Cleveland era figure, was escorted in handcuffs and returned to military confinement after the session.
Local voters face a tight deadline as petitions must be filed within seven days for party nominations. Rumors swirl about candidates seeking the Tasor and other offices, with supporters rallying behind prospective nominees amid a busy political season.
Fragmentary Washington dispatch outlines U S political fault lines between Republicans and Democrats over Russia policy, domestic reform, and executive restraint. It notes contention on foreign meddling, wartime governance, and the Wilsonian approach influencing Harding era debates.
Six bodies were found today on the Williams plantation in Amniper County, near the Yellow River, all reportedly of Black victims. The investigation ties to a broader case with two additional expected remains. authorities say Williams is the plantation owner and a search for more suspects continues. The scene included weighted and disfigured corpses with multiple decapitation or crushing marks. The department of justice stated ongoing searches and potential charges for Williams and associates as details unfold.
Reenforcements of communist militants reported at Mansfield and Essleben as armed workers move toward unrest areas. Authorities describe the situation as threatening and ongoing unrest spreads through central Germany amid tense security push.
Reports from Halle Saxony March 26 describe reinforced communist rioters moving from Halle toward Mansfield and Esleben to surround police. Fugitives re organized on hills northwest of Esleben while security police claim to have routed them. Communists claim station blow up and control of the city, conditions seen as threatening.
Transcribed article by Burton Rascoe describes General Dawes Wight leading a proposed consolidation of army and navy under a unified defense ministry. Mentions ministerial reorganization, budgetary controls, and aims to reduce red tape to strengthen U S military coordination for overseas operations. Continues with discussion of authority, funding, and presidential approval, noting skepticism about past administrative waste.
Prohibition inspectors, while searching a cabin, hear the jangle of glass and uncover whiskey hidden within a partially opened upright plan top. A woman handwrote a note or item before escaping through a hole. Officers recover liquor and investigate the scene.
Fragmented OCR describes funeral arrangements for Cardinal with plans for a Latin service at a cathedral. It notes music prepared for the ceremony, a papal commemoration, and officials overseeing the event. Details about location and participants are unclear due to garbled text.
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