18 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1922
Page
1
Roscoe Sarles died in a self-inflicted blaze during an auto race marking a daring pilot's career end. Tommy Milton won the Kansas City speedway event, covering 300 miles in just over 2 hours and 46 minutes during the dedication ceremony.
Kansas City's new board speedway saw a 300 mile race end in tragedy as one driver died and several were badly hurt. Roscoe Sarles of Lafayette Indiana was killed when his car collided with Pete de Paolo's and burst into flames. Joe Thomas of Beattle Washington and mechanics Pickup and Teferman sustained severe injuries, with others moderately injured as the crowd watched. The crash occurred at the 50 mile mark and left many spectators shocked.
Mrs Hall confesses a nocturnal trip amid a murder probe in New Brunswick. Detectives, led by County Detective Toulon, consider robbery and foul play tied to a sexton’s death. Names including Willin Stevens, Wilma Phils, and church figures surface as investigations extend, with questions about a gold watch and missing items.
A youth ball player suffered a severe eye injury after being struck by a pitched ball during a schoolyard game. He was taken to the Mathes hospital for treatment as doctors assessed potential long term damage. Local players and observers described the incident and noted safety concerns at the field.
Lutheran churches in the city observed mission services with clergy including Rev. Tf Wolndworth and Rev. Theodore Danecker among others. The program featured sermons at multiple venues such as St Stanl's and Zion's Lutheran church, highlighting district mission efforts and regional church leadership.
A reported case involves Mare Bloom, about 35, accusing a teacher from Oy Jer jfaran RUOOL of assault and coercion. Police, led by Coroner Dost, questioned several witnesses and seized items, while ties to Professor Penrice and the science staff surfaced amid a courtroom and citywide inquiry.
A fragmented weather note from Fort Wayne describes a mix of hot and cold conditions. Text hints at a week of fluctuating temperatures and a forecast for early week and Monday with expectations of a cooler trend.
New York dispatch reports Representative Keller and Samuel Untermyer discuss inviting Untermyer to act as counsel in impeachment proceedings against Attorney General Daugherty. Key figures include Rep Keller, M Manley, and Senator Lutrolletts, with the Washington conference outlining the motive to extend beyond existing charges.
In Athens on September 17 thousands of refugees arriving at Piranyo present a grave problem for the Greek government, with private relief already stretched. The American naval detachment at Emvryna was praised for aiding refugees in the burning city.
A local Auburn man reports being held up by a Black assailant as he left a residence near Maynard Wallace Streets. The victim identifies two companions, Os 4 Re UApphee and James domaon, who aided the getaway. Police, aided by witnesses, pursued the suspect but details remain unclear.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a chaotic scene involving 300ZE, Turkey, and gas dangers. Names and events are garbled, with unclear actions and locations. The text reads like a disrupted report about a hazardous incident and possible investigations.
John Rowley Georgiana Rowley and Eliza Carroll are dead and Herschel Rowley is believed fatally injured as the party returning from church was struck by a train on the lake shore. The incident occurred as the group traveled home when the tragedy unfolded, marking a fourth life loss in the sequence.
A Sunday morning train crossing on the Lake Shore line six miles north of Fort Wayne killed five worshipers returning from St. Vincent's church Academie. Victims include John 3 Rowley 65 Georgiana Rowley 24 Eliza Carroll 76 Herschel Rowley 28 and others. Rowley family victims headed to a christening at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The wreck occurred as a southbound Lake Shore train failed to stop at a crossing, plowing into the Rowley car and scattering debris along the track. The community mourns as the injured are treated and investigations begin.
Constantinople reports Greek forces pushed toward the Thrace region sparking Allied warnings. In London, Cabinet ministers and the foreign office held continual talks at Chequers and Downing Street as Britain considers responses. Kemalists demand Greek withdrawal from the area while threatening action, with rumors of potential Turkish moves to restore neutrality zones.
Charles E Crum was exalted ruler designate for Fort Wayne area Elks Lodge. The appointment recognizes his leadership at the lodge and signals jurisdiction over about 20 lodges in the district. A meeting of deputies and initiation plans for a large lodge event are noted for the coming week.
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