18 Sep 1921
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1921
Page
1
Amid a heated UN like league session delegates clash over a study panel on imperial matters. India and Serbia oppose a full investigation while other powers push for limited subcommittee work as regional blocs fault Western policies.
A Santa Fe editor reports a split in the New Mexico Democratic push as they seek a decisive vote on a broad program. The piece notes candidates Keman, Khanni, and Mehart in a heated race with implications for the administration and state wool and coal industries.
A Drafters debate crowns Senator Knox as the likely Republican majority leader amid Lodge leadership tensions. President Harding reportedly prefers Knox to Lodge, arguing Knox’s experience in foreign affairs and steady stewardship could stabilize the party. Political maneuvering centers on Lodge’s military and conference duties as reformulation of leadership looms.
Fragmented court notes describe a missing witness in the Arbuckle murder case and indicate ongoing legal action. The text references a jury indictment, police custody, and partial courtroom seating observations with unclear names and details.
Officials of the United Mine Workers of America arrange the biennial convention opening Tuesday in Indianapolis Indiana The meeting will cover wage disputes mining labor foreign labor and other topics. Expect discussion on wage agreements with anthracite and bituminous miners and possible strike contagion in West Virginia with delegates from related unions attending.
The piece depicts a feverish German financial scene with wild speculation and a collapsing exchange. It describes packed trading floors, rising dollar value, and ominous warnings from bank officials as investors chase gains and fear a market bust.
A lengthy statement criticizes the GOP for tax increases and bill hour exaggerations. It accuses the Republican administration of debt growth, misusing funds, and failing to fund street improvements. The speaker defends prior methods and pledges to challenge the current council’s spending.
A royal ceremony honored victims of the ZR 2 disaster with UK and US military leaders present. Admirals, army officers, and sailors attended as Chaplain Moyer led Protestant rites, with dignitaries, wreaths, and the Star Spangled Banner heard. Cremation plans and naval interments followed.
The Journal Gazette reports a rival editorial contest for Fort Wayne homecoming queen with promises of prizes and wide voter participation. Readers are urged to clip coupons listing up to date entrants and vote counts, highlighting local entrants from Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
Organizers for the Ku Klux Klan planned a Louisville gathering but city authorities intervened. The group shifted plans to Jeffersonville Indiana across the Ohio River where an armored room was secured for a speech by Dr G I Long, formerly of Tutka, Oklahoma. Police say the plan was peaceful, yet officials acted to prevent any incitement to disorder.
The document lists numerous voter names and addresses with scattered figures, then details a burglary at a police office and a machine occupants release. Two people held are to be examined by the chief of police, and funeral arrangements are planned through St Tuirkv’s Catholic church with later arrangements to be announced.
A woman died after being struck by a car while driving near Calhoun. The driver stated he did not see the vehicle. Police and the coroner investigated as bystanders assisted the injured woman and the body was removed to the morgue.
Ambiguous note discusses a desire to renew parley talks and avoid cancellation. It mentions prior conferences, a single objective to resume negotiations, and a plea for sincerity and communication to address aims and distrust. The language hints at a political or regional dispute and seeks a constructive dialogue path.
A long laboriously worded report outlines House provisions for an alcoholic tax bill, including authority to fund a $7.8 billion short-term plan, a $7,000,600,000 figure, and tax changes on income from exempt estates. It details insurance tax shifts, corporate tax rules, and regulatory provisions, with aims to simplify internal revenue procedures and set new tax treatments for insurers and manufacturers. The document notes committee acceptance of revisions to unwind certain penalties and to authorize new tax collection methods beginning January 3.
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