25 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1922
Page
1
Turkish forces under Kemal Pasha threaten 50,000 refugees at Smyrna who remain in place as Saturday nears, facing possible interior removal and dire fate. Troops press the evacuees, with no evacuation completed to date.
Kemal Pasha set a September 30 deadline for evacuating over 60,000 refugees. American destroyers, bearing relief work, struggle with space while trying to move as many to safety. Efforts to locate 200,000 Christians deported face evasive Turkish replies as talks of exchange for Ottoman subjects surface. Banks plan a tentative reopening in 10 days, hampered by poverty and disrupted commerce amid ongoing conflict and border tensions across Thrace and Smyrna. The London bureau notes shifting political lines as Britain and Turkey clash over neutrality, with limits on further advances and cautious diplomacy continuing.
A Senate committee proposed tighter coordination of federal border police to curb illegal entry, drug trafficking, and alien smuggling on the Canadian and Mexican borders. The plan calls for joint action by labor, treasury, and agriculture departments with Customs, Immigration, and Coast Guard to enforce federal laws and prevent cross-border crime.
Charleston news reports five miners killed when a hoisting bucket loaded with stone fell down a 100 foot shaft at Glenn Rogers Mine. Only fragmentary details were available tonight from the company’s general manager, with authorities expected to release more information tomorrow.
Washington reports that law enforcement will be a major issue in upcoming campaigns. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League spoke at a local church rally, arguing against a 2.75 percent beer referendum and labeling it unconstitutional. He warned the temperance forces would resist any effort to enact new laws by ballot.
An Elkhart man identified as Dr. Frank Mantolph, 61, died of fatal injuries after a collision involving his automobile and a freight train near Michitan. The engineer and bystanders assisted, and Dr Randolph sustained severe injuries. The tragedy occurred as he was visiting Mrs Reach and later at the Groh Tome before being taken to Lugenngetla for treatment.
About 2,200 attendees gathered for the Zion's Lutheran parish home cornerstone laying yesterday. Rev. Paul Miller and Rev. Fred Wambsyanss led the ceremony with Union singing guiding the afternoon program. Miller spoke on the parish house as a beacon for charity, fellowship, and Christian service across generations.
New Brunswick New Jersey witnesses a stalled murder probe after a double killing at a church, as detectives pursue leads about two clergy relatives and the rector's widow. Investigators report comings and goings in Middlesex county while probing possible motive and suspects.
Three oil workers burned to death in a Mid Western Oil Co lease on the Salt Creek field after a terrific explosion. No others injured. Fire followed the blast as the rig burned, authorities reported in Casper.
Fire destroyed the grandstand at a park in Huntington tonight, gutting the structure and causing an estimated $10,000 to $12,000 in damage. The blaze started about 29 minutes after a local baseball game ended, hampered by dry timber and strong winds. Firefighters arrived quickly, but the wooden grandstand burned rapidly as onlookers stood in the crowd. Principal owner McGreevy Jr. estimated the loss and described the stand as a long-constructed fixture of the park that could not be salvaged.
A war department inquiry explores a fatal air crash involving six U S servicemen and two civilians tied to Langley Field Virginia and New York City. Names include Raymond Davis, David Stmins, and Edward Ane. Official notices indicate the bomber may have fought a prior warning and the accident prompted high level military scrutiny. The tragedy is treated as an official matter with limited details released.
A lengthy, garbled OCR text references the Big Four strikers and a work order. It mentions Tinian Apis Hib and several names with unclear roles. The piece hints at union activity and a 30 day vow or deadline for action, suggesting labor dispute context and potential scheduling of further steps.
Mrs. Mary Hall of Lafayette Ohio and Lawrence D. McClure of Lima Ohio die in a Lincoln Highway accident. Joseph Hall remains hospitalized with injuries believed life threatening.
At New Haven avenue crossing east of the city a Ford carrying Mary Hall 68 of Lafayette Ohio and Lawrence McClure 31 of Lina Ohio was struck by an eastbound Lima Port Wayne traction car. Mary Hall and McClure were killed instantly. Joseph Hall 73 was seriously injured and taken to Meidstadt Hospital. The party was en route to a golden wedding anniversary celebration for D A McKinney of Troy township Whitley county.
A garbled account outlines Poulin's testimony day in court with references to supporting figures and a tense cross exam. The narrative mentions Prosecution and defense efforts and expected witnesses.
Congress faces a tough fight over the presidential veto as key senators and representatives weigh the soldier vote impact. The dramatic end of the session left party lines and posturing to shape the fate of the compensation measure.
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