23 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne News And Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
1
State Department of Conservation backs movement to save beauty of streams. Fat patsy Ba al zigai noted as a minor setback but ongoing campaign gains support from local groups and environmental advocates aiming to protect watershed health and wildlife habitats.
A new group, the Tippacanoe River Conservation Society, emerges in northern Indiana to protect and grow the Tippecanoe River, resist dam construction, and press for a hydroelectric project that could cost about $2,000,000 yet promise coal savings. Businessmen and citizens weigh river use versus preservation amid regional capital interest from Indiana Eastern and Chicago.
A diplomatic rebuke cites a breach of courtesy by a senior aide to an official and recalls the United States and Britain facing delayed naval intelligence exchanges. The department plans to request an explanation from the embassy and report a similar incident involving Dr Julio Bianco, related to Senator Moses of New York.
Dallas A. Anderson, 39, touted as a national figure in St Paul and Chicago, was shot by Mack Atyeo after a heated quarrel believed to spring from a love affair. Four shots were fired, Anderson dying instantly. Police report details point to a domestic dispute turning fatal at the scene in South Bend.
The Fort Wayne post office reports its biggest pre holiday mail surge with crowded counters and two large tents in the courtyard. Stamp clerks report heavy outgoing mail but not as high as the two previous peak days, with about four thousand dollars in stamp receipts on Wednesday.
Detectives Ton Cadtrey and Roy Krabill report a counterfeit $30 note uncovered at a corner drugstore. The paper money shows altered symbols and a lever process. Investigators believe more counterfeit bills may remain in circulation and pursue further leads.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe lace related remedies and drugstore sales claiming relief from hot flashes. It mentions a product with supposed health benefits and a sales pitch, highlighting women and vitality but with unclear context and garbled text.
The document recounts multiple detours and route instructions around Fort Wayne and nearby towns such as Churubusco Ligonier and Huntington. It references roads, river followings, and left or right turns, with directions toward towns including Union, Elkhart, and West Unity. Details include mile markers, detour routes, and contextual notes about traffic flow and access points in a period road report style.
A memorial arch honoring Allen Cowar Dein will be decorated this evening by public spirited residents. Eversome trees and holly wreaths donated by various persons will be placed, with key department members supervising the ceremony.
Washington December 8 The nation will witness Santa pass the White House with sleigh over the capital tomorrow night The presidents grandchildren who have made White House Christmas celebrations merry will be here for this Christmas This will be Wilsons last White House Christmas McAdon and Mrs Meddoo two of the president daughters will spend their Christmas at home with Prof and Mrs Sayre Margaret son of the president will join the White House party
Fragments show fans praising top performers and question marks on their status as meet events unfold. Officials confirm event results while spectators await final times and placements at the venue.
Voters in Belter Colorado are asked to pick their favorite movie star in the Wevie Star Popularity Contest. Submit the name in the designated space and mail to the Movie Contest Editor at News and Sentinel.
No persons were reported injured overall. Incidents included a fall from a ladder repairing city light wires at 15 feet, Mrs Hendee of 1607 Wells Street injured near the scene and transported to hospital after a rear car collision. Mrs Herbert Huth collapsed on the sidewalk, taken to Meyer Bros. drug store and later home by ambulance crew.
Readiness of another association in the building trades to re enter competitive business was announced at today's session of the joint committee investigating the building trust. Charles F. Tuttle testified he would disband the Eastern Soil Pipe Manufacturers' Association within a week and halt price fixing to compete openly in cast iron pipe. The committee, under Samuel Untermyer, said the trust investigation would suspend temporarily while delving into other alleged combinations. Santa Claus calendar reference noted.
Dr Sigilianos emerges in a sensational note about a Greek ministerial mission to the United States. Officials Halward Capps and Major Martin Shallenheiser denied Washington influence while noting planned January travel and possible private meetings with figures linked to Prince Christopher.
An odd OCR filled with ad copy and garbled prose covers holiday roses priced at $1.50 per dozen from Fort Wayne Flower Shop at 824 Calhoun plus a jumble of constrained text about Belig, Adler, and warnings of famine and safety crises in Central Europe.
The Dudio Girls Club hosts a dance and a Christmas hive program in Fort Wayne with community participation expected. Prof. announce payment details and local businesses like Jacobs Music House promote holiday offerings including Player Piano gifts. Details reference charitable donations and building improvements in the United States with a contact phone number.
South Bend officials debate a $5,000 detention home for delinquent children with City Council potential action next Tuesday. Woman's Club backs the plan. Alderman King cautions limits due to city surplus. Police and county leaders consider funding to curb a rising crime wave as Indianapolis reports 22 arrests in 24 hours and Crawfordsville forms a vigilance group to curb robberies.
A United Press report notes a rising Christmas crime wave in New York City as police add safeguards, curfews, and employee armament, while other metropolitan areas from Buffalo to Albany report increases driven by unemployed crooks.
The city reports coal deliveries are being marred by excess slack in loads. Officials say lumps will be delivered to patrons while slack coal will be burned at the municipal power plant. No further orders are booked as lump supply may not meet existing commitments. Births announced at several city addresses include multiple boys and girls. The Lawton Home Monument fund donated 1055.04 for a Gen. Henry W. Lawton memorial in the city. A contract on sidewalk and sewer projects appears for confirmation at tonight’s board meeting.
Christmas church events are listed across Trinity Lutheran Evangelical Lutheran First Methodist Bethany and others. Read of children's services cantatas plays and carols, German language rites, Sunday school programs, special recitations and musical offerings with dates, times, and hosting congregations.
Local groups announce upcoming gatherings including Lonees Columbian Court of Honor and Fort Wayne Commandery No 4 Templar meetings on December 24 and New Year’s Eve, Woman’s Relief Corps and Loyal Lodge No 85 events, plus a church holiday program and a salem reform church schedule. Also notes a Christmas social and a farewell for a pastor’s family.
An Ish witness describes British soldiers attempting to tear down an American flag in Queenstown Ireland. The testimony recounts a crowd around a protest site with calls to desecrate the flag and mentions concerns about American safety and morale during the incident.
An incomplete item from a Washington DC document references a deed and related return postage, mentioning The Department and a director. The readable text suggests a formal procedure or credentialing context around a deed, but many words are garbled, leaving uncertainty about exact actions or parties involved.
An unclear news and sentinel want ad comment appears to reflect a failed or incomplete notice. The fragment hints at a cautionary tone about completion or verification of a task.
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