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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1921
Page
1
Polish authorities and government ministers discuss measures to avert clashes with German forces as Polish insurgents in the border region threaten attacks on large towns. Berlin reports no easing of tensions and notes Polish plans to intensify operations while allied powers seek a diplomatic settlement.
The article reports renewed charges of atrocities by occupiers in Haiti during 1918 1920 detailing alleged torture killings and humiliations. It calls for abolition of martial law, immediate reorganization of Haitian police, withdrawal of American forces, and abrogation of the 1913 occupation treaty.
A Mother's Day program at Bethany Press honors mothers and daughters with flowers and music. Mrs Frame and Mrs Denier sang a duet while a daughters quartet performed. Rev C O Shirer delivered a message praising mothers as the finer type of humanity and stressing the need to train daughters for the nation's future.
Merriman Colbert Harris died in Tokyo at Ao yam college, a Methodist Episcopal institution. He was elected Bishop of Jenan and Korea in 184 and retired in 1916 becoming Bishop emeritus. He served three years in the Civil War era and held pastorates and regional church roles in the late 19th century.
The palace theatre will stage As You Were the week of May 23 with a special rehearsal at Legion hall. Mrs Rey Wells wrote and arranged costumes and settings. Mrs Fowler oversees stage perfection while Legionnaires handle ticket sales led by Amo Shiegs as committee chair.
A preliminary German Russian trade agreement takes effect May 1, aiming to foster prosperous relations while continuing negotiation on a broader trade framework. It allows three months notice for termination and envisions reciprocal delegation exchanges with broad powers. Also noted: 3,048 American workers arrived in Petrograd between December 1820 and April 1, with 2009 more by early April, to be organized into productive groups for distribution.
The veteran labor leader asserts both terms mislead as he campaigns against organized labor’s foes and argues the open shop concept harms workers. He frames the fight around fair employment practices amid broader labor tensions.
New York an international conference on armament reduction was urged tonight by four major religious groups the Federal Council Welfare Council Central Conference of American Rabbis and the United Synagogue of America More than 100000 worshipers from diverse sects were asked to read the appeal from pulpits on June 5 and to send resolutions to their congressmen to press for disarmament.
A labor leader denounces the open shop as an antiunion crusade aimed at destroying organized labor and restoring industrial autocracy. He contrasts it with the union shop, argues such campaigns threaten workers’ rights, and warns of autocratic employers seeking to crush labor, urging exposure of the fraud.
The article reports persistent crisis surrounding the Versailles treaty despite conciliator efforts. It notes Allied and U S positions, Germany's reaction, and ongoing tensions as negotiators seek balance between pacific aims and military concerns.
A Sunday car crash spree across Indiana left one person dead in Lebanon and nine injured. Mayor P. O. Taner reportedly killed a child near a church. In Terre Haute a collision injured three, one seriously, as a Ferguson Hill driver struck a parked car. Other crashes near Crawfordsville and Ashland damaged several passengers and pedestrians, including a young girl struck by a vehicle and Martha Lebo injured in a separate collision.
About 140 workers in the Northern Ohio division between Akron and Cleveland voted to accept arbitration over a wage controversy with their employer. The move follows an order from international president W. I. Mabon, who said the strike was unauthorized. Similar action is expected from carmen in Akron Canton and Massillon.
May 3 telegraph operators were summoned to their posts to aid during Mothers Day traffic as thousands of mothers sent messages. The telegraph companies reported unprecedented congestion, with wheel congestion lasting into the afternoon.
George Maner, 9%, in custody after a gun battle with police in downtown Cleveland. He hid in a washing machine for hours in a Chinese laundry until the owner subdued him after a struggle. A man and woman were slightly hurt during the early morning shootout as officers tried to search the pair.
Police investigate a disturbance reported early Sunday on Highland Avenue near 2408 Holgland. Drivers argued and an effort to identify participants led to arrest of John Graffet by Chief Brandt and his temporary detention pending a hearing.
Pennsylvania detective Woods reports two arrests Sunday after abusive language to a police officer while on duty led to court appearances. Arrests include Riley and James Washburn accused of disorderly conduct. police investigate a shooting in Lafayette and theft of a car in front of a temple. Local anti speed campaign noted with officers patrolling streets and a reward offered in a chicken theft case.
The Metropolitan Opera Company announced the reengagement of Enrico Caruso, world renowned tenor, who is convalescing from illness, for the upcoming 1997-1923 season. Public notice given tonight by General Manager Gilles Gart-Casares detailed the plan and seating arrangements.
Rome aims to stage a formal ceremony in May as part of a royal event. Officials from the council discuss security and arrangements near the royal palaces, with plans to present state symbols and invite notable figures.
The L. O. BM degree team left Fort Warne for Lafayette to confer the Rosy degree on candidates. The Cherngtul Aid Society meets at 1010 South Harrison Street Tuesday afternoon. A Pedro party is planned at Vanity hall Poeséas with games at 2 20 o'clock. Notable attendees include Nick Sfarraker, 19, sentenced to two to five years. Illing Lopinsky, 17, three to fifteen years. William Denton, 19, with origins in 1920. and Chris, sentenced April 28, 1919, for forgery.
An escape attempt at a reformatories prison ended with guards opening fire after convicts McCarty Mullen and others resisted a surrender. McCarty from Delaware County faced one to fourteen years for forgery. Mullin was serving two to fourteen years for larceny. Four convicts surrendered after the volley. Superintendent G A Hy Shideler said efforts would be made to secure pay for Coidan.
A fragment claims Epsom salts resemble a glass of lemonade and can ease sickness and constipation when mixed with cold water. It invokes an association with an American group and suggests a handy, home remedy tone.
Fourteen men will be arraigned in police court Monday morning on speeding charges. The campaign against fast driving has been ongoing, with police intent on stopping regulars and violators. The docket is crowded with loiterers, drunks, and train climbers occupying much of the calendar.
In Gallipolis Ohio the large excursion steamer City of Charleston, owned by Kanawha and Ohio Navigation, was destroyed by an unknown origin fire while en route for boiler repairs. A pump boat valued at about $13,000 alongside the vessel was wrecked, fouling the river and endangering navigation along the Ohio.
May Ardouin H Ardouin of the Olympic club, once runner up in the amateur heavyweight wrestling championship of the Pacific coast, killed William E. Anderson with his bare hands after finding him rifling a bureau drawer in Ardouin's San Francisco home. He grappled the unarmed intruder for five minutes and used a severe hold until Mrs Ardouin could summon help.
A monument in Calvary Cemetery honors Martin J. Sheridan, New York athlete and discus thrower who won Olympic medals for the United States. Sheridan, who died three years ago, set American records and led national championships in discus throw multiple times.
Emerson Fisher of Huntington has been appointed a federal appraiser for Indiana under the Louisville Land Bank. The role covers the states of Indiana Kentucky and Tennessee, with duties tied to land and appraisal oversight for federal programs.
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