06 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne News And Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
1
The text describes an advertising operation as a crop, noting the ATC removal of barriers, printing efforts, and experiments with ad placement. It frames ads as seeds sown in the publication, audited by the appropriate body, with reports on whether the campaign proves fertile and effective.
A fragmentary notice references political objection and a solicitation by letter or electronic means. It mentions Section 149 and a criminal provision, noting penalties for acts within the mining of a section and a finding of violations. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
The council rants authorization for Wells Street and adjacent avenues improvements. Grice Construction hired for drainage and road works from the Lake Shore area to Arnoldeny. A driveway permit at 2816 Central Drive granted amid protests over water drainage and curb projects.
Walker is named chairman of the safety board to fill the vacancy caused by B I Sarver s death. Philip Koehsinger remains secretary and W G Berdman joins the board. A city water supply survey contract nears approval after signatures from New York engineers. Births show 459 males and 420 females in six months. council to rewrite an odor control ordinance. A Reservoir Park concert by the Elkh Band is set. weed ordinance hearing tonight. Birth notices list several families. resignations and building permits are also reported.
Fragmentary OCR story recounts a violent pursuit and police action ending with a suspect captured after a lengthy chase. Mentions towns, individuals, and a jury, with scattered details of injuries and a courtroom or trial setting. The text is garbled but centers on a dramatic arrest and underlying crime narrative.
Locked to mail post report states William Hanning, an elty mail carrier, unlocked the mailbox at Superior and Harrison streets that morning and accidentally dropped a tire.
A damaged OCR snippet describes a door key scenario and a chase or entry moment. It mentions a key fastened to a string or chain, a person arriving with a card or order, and unclear actions surrounding a petitioner or unit. Names and precise events are unreadable.
An Indianapolis gas supplier announced plans to furnish gas for a national and international balloon event scheduled for September 14. J Dorsey Forest, manager of the gas company, said the firm would not provide more than 1000 cubic feet for the purpose under existing fuel restrictions.
An article reports Roald Amundsen continuing efforts to reach the North Pole from a point near the northern coast of Siberia. The piece notes his revised plan and emphasizes the risks and uncertainties of the expedition.
The funeral for Wood, son of Laura B Wood, will be held Saturday at Linwood Cemetery. He died from wounds received in France during World War I, with services to honor Civil War Spanish American and World War I veterans. Veterans groups G A R and American Legion will participate.
A funeral and burial service will be held tomorrow for Private Wes at 2230 Westown. Parker and others are expected to attend as military honors are planned to recognize the deceased.
A court in Detroit opened the examination of Hank Lahany, tied to a murder case, with lawyer support from Ausbedt in KY. The proceedings began as the judge noted preliminary matters and the defense prepared for the trial in Middleboro.
Washington April 6 The census bureau published population figures for 1920 showing gains since 1910 across numerous states and cities. The release lists places such as Rhodesland and Cairo among others with noted percentage increases and regional notes. The data includes city and state names and their respective population changes, reflecting a broad national census update.
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