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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1921

Page

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Engineers Vote Down Move to Jon AFL

Cleveland report notes the 1913 Brotherhood convention rejected affiliation with the AFL. The convention cast an overwhelming vote against joining the federation, ending graft and propaganda concerns raised by opponents. Officials indicated revisions to the Brotherhood constitution were deemed unimportant.

JON Afl Cleveland Murkr Labonte Brotherhood Autherige Farion Amalie Mbraley Guicial Marion Ohio

Non-Union Walkout Urged and Martial Law Consideration

Disorder along the Tug River prompts Governor Morgan to designate a major to handle the crisis in Mingo County. He meets with Sheriff Pinson and Captain Brockus as state police take control. Captain Grackes signals readiness to surrender authority after praise for local citizens aiding law and order. Merrimac, West Virginia, sees rising tension with workers abandoning a motor repair site and fleeing to the hills. International mine union agent David Robb reports to the attorney general that union activity is not the cause, insisting miners act under duly accredited leadership and will cooperate with investigations.

Morgan Atharleston Eariior Charee Tug River A. C. Pinson Mingo County J. R. Brockus Grackes Mingo Davin Merrimac W.va Warregan Kentucky White Scar Mining Co David Robb United Mine Work Atorney Daugherty Washington

Ranks of Jobless Reduced for Month

Cantinugd 1 reported a modest drop in unemployment for the month with a similar trend seen in Grand Rapids Michigan where 2 times as many jobless were recorded as in other cities. The report notes a tard rare gee discrepancy and cites Ape as a comparative datum.

Grand Rapids Mich

Fragmented OCR list of regional figures and places

A garbled OCR sample lists various numbers and city names including Houston Port Bethlehem Oshkosh Albuquerque Butte and Camden with figures like 7 506 in March 2 1000 and 6 000. The fragmentary text reads like a table of sums by location but lacks coherent sentences or clear events.

Hunting R.ae Unis Agate Rand Pacoma Houston Tex Agaist Ore Camden Agayhss Albuquerque Ida Bethlehem Oshkosh Butte Mont Lsu Wawruelet

Churchmen split over clerk vote in Presbyterian gains

In a major church meeting, a vote on eligibility of women for clerical offices showed 189 in favor, 135 against, and 38 presbyteries abstaining across 302 presbyteries. An overture for organic union of Evangelical churches failed. The New Era movement won enthusiastic late-day support with resolutions to continue activities in evangelism, family religion, education, missions, and stewardship. A budget of 592 was approved for June 1, 1921 to May 31, 1922. Messages from state and labor secretaries were applauded.

Nuwaergus Victor Descen Descen In the Church Was Daeneunved This Ef Ternogt Roger Aacceicia Organic Union of the Evangelical Churches Hiram Foulkes New York Presbyterian New Ent Movement New Era State Hughes Labor Bevis

Governor advocates state income tax and frugal road spending

Governor McCray lauded the legislature as among the best and praised education funding. He backed a state income tax, surveys to guide future spending, and warned against costly roads, favoring gravel and stone construction where travel demand is moderate, as he spoke in Fort Wayne and prepared to depart for Wabash Station.

McCray BfcCray Fort, Wayne Deine Wabash Station

New Representation Plan For Pennsylvania Men

The plan aims to define who may speak for workers and how they are chosen. It notes employees and officers share mutual obligations to the union and to cooperate. The goal is to reestablish harmony between the Pennsylvania system and its workforce after a year of effort. The decision by the Labor Board is meant to formalize this arrangement with employee representatives involved.

Vnion Shige Pennsylvania L_ Hallroad Favivabin Sa Chonen Saint

United States Stand Against Nations League Draws Fire

London reports critique of a proposed U S stand against the nations league and warnings that without U S backing the league could fail and become costly. The text outlines steps toward employee representation on the Pennsylvania Railroad, detailing elected representatives empowered to discuss rules, protections, compensation, and collaboration with management to improve service and welfare, aiming for broader industrial cooperation and profitability.

London United States Anita Dhager Penhsslydanin Railroad Pennsylvania Railroad

Harvey Speech Bomb to Capital Sparks Partisan Tensions

Fragmentary text discusses remarks by Ambassador and Senator Harvey on the U S entry into war with Germany, defending American rights and criticizing wartime humanity claims. It notes political backlash, tensions over administration support, and anticipated further speeches.

United States Wiley America Wir Sims Ingelfish Rerding Germany Courmans Ambissades Harvey Ambeasauior 2 Mr. Hakr Paker Harding Marien Potlone Haring Nam Naizy Lanind Charles Taine Gupghrs Ambassider

Unidentified man killed by train near Monroeville

A victim struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad locomotive near Monroeville around 3:42 PM died. He wore a dark gray suit with a brown hat bearing a Longley label and carried a heavy black bag. Police and coroners examined the body. remains were removed to Painter Brothers Undertaking. Fire damage at a home caused $25 loss. An American diplomatic incident mentioned earlier.

I. J Roege Enterurba Monroevilg Penmylvania Penneyivania Trivers Fort Wayne Imark Twense Zane Painter Brothers Lsrrtion Tharingson Suttonfield

Funeral salute and naval tribute to fallen forces

The article describes orders for a dawn funeral salute with 47 guns to honor the dead. It references ships at sea and a global mourning signal, mentioning the Philippines, Rhine, and Panama theaters, with crews preparing for an official tribute beginning at 1 o'clock in the morning as preparations unfold.

Philippines Rhine Panama

Bryan to Deliver Two Talks Sunday

The mockup notice reports Bryan to speak Sunday at Wayne Street Missioning church at 7 30 pm on life foundations with H Bowlby of New York and others. A public reception at 2 30 pm precedes the 3 pm meeting, with a long reform committee list and overflow plans at Birkr Baptist Church.

Bryan Statesman Wayne Street Church Wittum Jennings Bryan Moal Wayne Street Polick Mare H.ick Bowlsby Newek Baynlaby Warne Street Uhogy Janeacenary C. A

Dry Adherents Press Tighter Liquor Laws In Panel

Observers report a heated discussion on enforcing the Volstead act with doctors arguing against any relaxation of beer use for the sick. Dr Harvey Wiley, while endorsing strict limits, warned home brewers to avoid improvised setups and questioned Paler's interpretation of medical beer legality. Members clashed over reform ideas and the authority of Attorney General Palmer.

Harvey W. Wiley Wiley Toot & Whack Palmer Sumners Demotrat Texas Dalmer

Tag Day for Irish Relief Work Gathers Attention

A citywide tag day for Irish relief proceeds with the slogan have a heart for Ireland. Miss Thurston of New York leads efforts at a Calhoun and Barry street booth serving as HQs. Funds raised in Portland and Waterville push total receipts higher as Knights of Columbus plan a May 5 card party and dance.

Ireland Jara Amall Amu«ritin Committee For Mixa Adelaida Thureon New York Anthony Hotel Court House Assembly Room Calhoun Barry Strest Thurston Mart Wayne Maine Portland Shust Waterville Knights of Fon Wayne Coloneil No Knights of Columbus Moose Auditorium S. Joseph Emanuel Cormittee James B. Cahill Robert ¢. Smith John McGinnity Matthew C. Drennan Robert M. Fox Joand Kennelly Robert H. Sommers Thomas J. O'Dowa

Deaths and Funeral Notices from Local Telegraphic Columns

Multiple notices report deaths and funeral plans including Mary Murphy 18 died of arteriosclerosis at home 405 Dawson Street after two years illness born in Tipperary survived by sister Margaret O Connor services set for Monday 9 oclock at St Patrick church burial Catholic cemetery Ruth Kidberh 6 year old died after surgery parents and a sister. funeral time to be announced Sister Mary Martha long time music instructor dies at St Marys of the Woods funeral details pending Donald Schieferstein funeral Monday 2 PM Lindenwood Cemetery Willem AL Sross (Burget) funeral 2 PM today with services then Monday 3 PM Cathedral burial Catholic cemetery

Mary Murphy Dawson Street Tipperary Treland Murphy Wayne Lfe George Murphy He Patrick’s Catholic Church The Rosary Society Ruth Kzdberh of & Hui Fred Tapp Natalie May Mra Hernman Tey Magdaline Smith East Lewin Street Mary Martha St. Aumuntlite's Academy Mire St. Mary's

Chicago Bomb Ring Chiefs Caught

The confession names Kerr Peterson and Corcoran as ring leaders in Chicago’s bomb plot. It alleges payments routed by Corcoran, with Kerr accused of handling funds through the International Journal board. Detectives pursued a network of safe houses and shanks’ groups, aiming for further arrests.

Imertet Peice Kerr Peterson Corcoran LW. W

Ceaseless War on Smuggled Rides Tangle at Police Court

Morning session of the police court reports multiple case dismissals and fines. Judge Mungovan admonishes young riders found riding a "blind tagseye" near a railway tank and sends several youths to county jail for cleaning up. A Glenn Cobb faces water and child neglect warrants, while others pay fines for intoxication and related charges. A Ford car theft tied to Louisville is traced by police bulletins and the suspect fined $50 for driving without a license.

Prsaubon Tedge Mungovan Tem Mungovan Stier Dad Keys Glenn Cobb Michigan Ewing Auburn Sud Loleriniz Hio Ford Atalan Adveral Desler Louisville Willie Ilans Furl Cote

Lofterer Arrest Report and Open Spiritualist Meeting

Pennsylvania detective Wood notes arrest of loiterer One Lofterer. Spiritu alists in open meeting The Prosreastva Spiritualist Society with Mrs AE Moody at 2dyt south Calhoun Street Tuesday at 3 pm. Open meeting format to welcome observers and discuss relevant matters.

Pennsylvania Wood Ary Atihus Brown Spiritualists Prosreastva Spiritualist Society AE Moody South Calhoun Street

Alumni Meet Promotes Indiana University Fort Wayne Trust

Indiana University alumni gathered in Fort Wayne for annual banquet marking nearly a century since the first classes opened. They pledged loyalty to alma mater, heard Dean Rothrock urge stronger state support, and discussed a $1 million war memorial building while noting Indiana’s underfunded higher learning. City beautification plans were announced to engage local groups in a park district campaign, with committees to improve yards and curb weed and smoke nuisances across Fort Wayne.

Indiana University Wolt ¢ Bessaiér Auditarium Alma Mater Indiana Page Farnells David £. Rothrock College of Liberal Arts Indiana State Legislature University In@jana Alumni Ecunil Dean Rothrock Ruth Duncan Mendenhall Goerpor McCray Clarence McNabb Charles M. Niezer Niezer Riley Memorial Hospital UniversitySenoal of Medicine Ross G. Lockridge Ate Marjerle Bucer Martha Pittenger Clyde Dreisbach Middle West Civic Bureau Chamber of Commerce Fort Waynene America Charles J. Sterex Sr Seles Frank J. Rahe Community Service Council W. E. Dead Charles J. Stelas M. S. Manuguu Fort Wayne W. E. Doud Pttng Park Board Kiwanig Rotary

Miners Plot U. S. Control iniciativa (Continued trempage one)

Fragments show a meeting where miners discuss strengthening U S coal industry leadership and praise for service. Elected officers include Alfred M. Ogle Terre Haute Ind Vicw President and Erakine Ramsay Birmingham among others. executive vice president J A Morrow and treasurer J Tierney named in the incomplete report.

U. 5 United States Vicw Alfred M. Ogle Terre Hante Ind Erakine Ramsay Birmingham Alm

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