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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1920
Page
1
Indians held to three safe hits and fall 2 to 1 in the third game of the series. Faultless fielding sparks Budding rallies as Caldwell is relieved by mails in the opener of a tightly played contest.
Brooklyn’s Sherrod Smith hurls the victory as the Robins rout Cleveland 4 to 1 in game three of the super-pennant clash. Smith’s pitching, backed by stellar defense and early Robins hitting, secures a pivotal win while Chicago’s star hitters struggle to mount a rally.
Washington announces continental U S population at 105,082,268 with broader totals including possessions near 218 million. The Census Bureau cites a 14.9 percent rise since 1910, noting urban concentration surpassed half the population for the first time and attributing gains to immigration stoppages and war losses.
A chaotic incident in the downtown area ends with a Black man shot by an unidentified white assailant amid a dispute on a street. The shooter fled into the crowd as tainted reports describe a knife confrontation before the fatal shot. Police investigate the stabbing and shooting linked to a street quarrel.
The American Bankers Association gathering in Indianapolis discussed economic forecasts and policy reforms. James S. Rouse of Terre Haute was elected vice-president, with Evans Woollen, Aiken, Movria, and others named to the executive board and various sections.
Senator Albert Cummins campaign stop in Des Moines urged voters in Iowa and Nebraska to accept or reject league membership. He pressed a direct choice over commitments, arguing against obligations and clarifying his stance while contrasting with the Democratic nominee. The remarks were delivered at the Des Moines Coliseum before thousands, with evening events in Omaha.
In a police statement by Captain Meare, Tobes Get and an accomplice allegedly strangled Denton, a prominent mine promoter, in his home with rope. The abduction and murder claim surfaced after a suspect confessed, with details of a large cash hoard and a hidden room found in the house. The case, connected to Los Angeles leads, remains under investigation.
A garbled note indicates schedule changes for the World Series with mentions of a county information page and magnet. Readers are urged to seek official notices for accurate timing and location details.
Governor James M. Cox Democratic presidential candidate will visit Fort Wayne on Wednesday evening or next week. District Chair Stephin A. Callahan and local committees arrange a major campaign event with a large crowd anticipated at Temple Theatre. Cox will be introduced by local leaders as prominent speakers and bands prepare for the visit with extensive security and platform setup.
Indiana coal price orders issued Wednesday by the state coal commission seek to curb abnormal profits in coal sales to jobbers and retailers. Chairman Jesse E. Eschbach said hearings would begin at 3 AM, running 18 hours daily, to determine a reasonable cost and profit. He warned violators could face federal or state court action, stressing no one in Indiana should lose a cent under the orders.
Senator James E Walark addressed four audiences at Fors Wayne yesterday drawing large crowds. The Temple theater and courthouse hosted the events amid weather concerns and Republican opposition. Mrs Harry New, wife of the senior Indian general, spoke at the Temple theater while Watson spoke at the courthouse.
Governor Cox presses for American entry into the League of Nations, insisting disarmament provisions and buying credits for American products could save millions. He links the policy to jobs, land reclamation, naval buildup, and veterans’ farm opportunities while addressing railroad issues and coal supply concerns. Continued on page 5. Lives of More Than 200 Workmen Were Endangered When Forward Compartment: of British Boat Blows Out, Five Missing: Caused by Blow Torch, Says Report.
Fragmented OCR text shows a political discussion with references to Worker at the Hotel Win Street entrance, labor, and figures like McRivley, Mark Hanna, and MeKinler. The piece mentions a Republican meeting, accusations of wealth influence, and warnings of returning to old traditions. Continued on page 6 column 4.
Five men died and many workers were injured when an oil tank aboard the British steamer G. R. Crowe exploded at Shewan’s dry dock in Brooklyn. Dozens were rushed to hospitals as detectives and federal agents opened an investigation into the blast and possible ignition of gases from an empty tank.
Three condemned murderers are scheduled for execution at the state prison. The first death by electric chair is set for midnight while five others await their sentences under review.
Baltimore dispatch notes Democrats face challenge as Maryland leans toward Cox in governor race while Republicans hope city organization can swing the state. Analysts cite Baltimore as decisive, with outside counties unlikely to break strongly for either candidate, echoing past state trends and shifting tides amid national sentiment.
An order to halt bonded whisky handling in New York and parts of New Jersey and beyond was temporarily lifted. Prohibition officials cite ongoing investigations and past illegal flows, noting efforts to curb theft and mislabeling while examining industrial use of distilled spirits in bonded warehouses.
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