02 May 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1921
Page
1
A large St Peters ceremony featured Bishop Aleeding confirming numerous parishioners at the church. Rev. John G. Smnote and Rev Edwac Fallon assisted, with sermons on theSacrament of Confirmation and its spiritual impact on faith today amid indifference and unbelief.
Mellon argues for tax exempt securities to curb federal debt and urges substantial current expenditure cuts. He warns continued high spending and uncertain receipts threaten fiscal stability and projects that congress must show restraint while approving necessary appropriations. He notes past use of revolving funds and indefinite authorizations to cover costs.
A fragmented account details a Boy Scouts band forming under director McDermott, with rehearsals, moral concerns, and a public debut. It notes a 45-member group practicing weekly, supported by parents and local groups, aiming for a May concert and a June formation milestone.
The piece outlines proposed tax adjustments, including higher surtax rates, potential changes to excess profits taxes, and the elimination of certain exemptions. It notes Mellons’ forecasted yields, concerns about revenue, and the impact on corporate taxes, luxury levies, and treasury receipts as European diplomacy and allied penalties tighten. It also covers Allied council deliberations, Jaspar’s plan, and the involvement of British and French experts in shaping postwar financial terms.
A fragment notes William T. Jefferies appears in connection with the primary election. The readable text provides no further dates or places, but implies his presence or relevance to the voting event.
Tom Snook's record on the books shows he stood for economy and taxpayers. He refused to vote for measures of special interests and the Bosses.
The Hungryers’ party ran a first excursion of the year to Detroit via the Wabash Railway. Train No. 2 departed Fort Wayne at 3:09 PM, arriving in Detroit on schedule, with the return trip reaching Fort Wayne at 9:10 PM.
A note from the Wayne 36.7 church reports an officers meeting rescheduled to a Tuesday hour yet to be confirmed. The text is fragmented but indicates a church governance gathering of named officers. No further details on date or time are readable.
In Idaho the House prepares a peace resolution as members study internal revisions from the Senate Finance Committee. The session opens May 9 with the aim to advance the $94,090,000 navy appropriation bill and related appropriations, while debates over tax and spending continue.
A voters guidance piece urges support for William J. Hosey for mayor. It contrasts Hosey's prior tenure with current high taxes, reduced services, and an aborted two million dollar water filtration project, urging residents to vote Hosey Tuesday.
TheRed Cross chapter in Wayne convenes today with activity coordinators including A. Baser and Warsaw Chapter leaders. The event features disaster preparedness and community service planning, with focus on local Mill Production and festival schedules in Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
A dense crowd of laborers and crews mobilize to clean up streets and vacant lots. The effort involves many volunteers and paid workers, with the aim of removing debris and improving sanitation across neighborhoods. Local authorities coordinate the operation as residents observe the widespread cleanup push.
In a solemn afternoon rite at St Patrick s, Bishop Hernan Joenh confirmed eighty communicants with 17 adults. Rev Joseph P Delaney led the service aided by Rev John E Dillon and Rev Edward Fallon as deacon. The ceremonies featured a sermon on labor in Christ and a concluding benediction with special music, followed by impressive processions and a display of children in ceremonial dress.
Barr Street Market was active Saturday with dozens of wagons and stalls. Prices held firm despite a large stock, with strawberries at 5 cents a box, trout 80 cents per pound, chickens 38 to 40 cents, and assorted fruits and vegetables sold in multiple bundles. Local buyers and packers browsed meats, dairy, and produce as merchants noted steady demand and no rush on grain prices.
Funeral services for Lar Chait Fudvral were held at an undisclosed time with burial following. Attendees included Kevin S21 Suet ab CUR Train and the Fine Wiureh, with a burial in the perimeterks area.
The Phoenice lodge reports a strong membership drive with a past peak of over 100 members and many prominent figures once on its rosters. A drill team, an orchestra, and a general activities committee are in place to manage year end duties, while Life memberships and a new lodge organ called the Pythargerean foster engagement among members.
About 15 000 Masons and families attended yesterday’s dedication of the 150.00 War Memorial building in Franklin Indiana. Built by the Ancient Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis the edifice honors Scottish Rite members in war service including 13 who died. William Geake of Fort Wayne spoke. prominent Masons from across the state attended. a basket dinner and a sacred concert followed prayers and consecration. The structure is proposed as part of the Masonic home and is the first memorial building of its kind by a U S Masonic body.
A memorial set for Mrs Frances Robertson was blessed and dedicated at Trinity Episcopal Church. Rev Averil Cadgiry led the service with remarks on public worship and the Lords Prayer, noting music as a central expression of civic religious life.
Gierge A. Bellamy of Cleveland, founder and director of Hiram House, will headline a Fort Wayne meeting Thursday May 3 at the Charmer with a dinner dance at 2:30. The program features an invocation, community chorus, remarks, and a speech on Building Community Spirit by Bellamy, continuing with musical numbers and readings.
Solemn Requiem Mass to be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Triumphant Conception for Father Quinlan. Rev. May John Oechtarn, Rev. James Pitzger, and Rev. Jesse Lohammer among officiants. Parishioners urged to attend with multiple Masses listed and confessions Wednesday evening.
An OCR fragment reports a raid on five Irish post offices and a shooting incident near Castle Reach. The injured, including a man named Walden, retreat as civilians and soldiers are involved. An official report mentions John Ber Fla and Souter Sr Woghelion in the context of a shooting under orders.
Local unions of the International Typographical Union will strike tomorrow in cities where employers have not agreed to a four hour week. Walter W. Barrett said negotiations to institute shorter weeks in job and book printing offices are ongoing, with about 25 percent of subordinate unions already signing new contracts. Involved cities include New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. In Glens Falls, New York, Typographical Union No. 5 began a five hour earlier workday with a strike after a demand for a four hour week, halting the Post-Star. Fort Wayne printers reported potential action but no firm plan was announced.
Harold J. Wisehaupt of Cleveland addressed a large audience at Sunday afternoon Y event on "The Measure of Sercies." He criticized overemphasis on wealth as success and urged individual thinking and self-control as keys to real achievement.
Former Friendship Girls plan to organize an alumni association of all graduates and former members. The Pittsburgh group will meet Wednesday evening to decide the organization manner and meeting dates. The idea originated at a party given by current members to the graduates.
The latest census announced on March 16 reports that India’s population is slightly over 319,000,900 compared with 215,159,600 in 1910. The total living in Delhi and other regions reflects this growth.
Tierhert, a noted psychologist from New Haven, Cann, delivered a famous lecture titled When it is Raw at Pipmoth Congregational Church last night. He will lecture again tonight and Tuesday evening on subjects pertaining to The Larger Personality.
The official board of the Croacene evangelial church will hold monthly meeting at the home of Mrs Holloneter, 147 Croscont Avenue.
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