19 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1915
Page
1
Reports describe a major German offensive in the east as the largest of its kind, with SS and aryan troops leading the drive. Military critics foresee significant impact on the western front, highlighting the bold, duplicity-laden maneuver as the pivotal action of the war.
Italians bag three generals in a wartime dispatch from Paris July 18 recounts public scenes of welcome for a summer leader in Cornish and Windsor. The report notes Italy’s entry in the war and mentions Austrian and German forces in retreat with commentary on Russian fronts and leadership amid the broader conflict.
A bank guard thwarted an attack on Frank as two elderly inmates faced murder terms. Dr. Guy Compton and Dr. Rovennborg attended the wounded victim, whose jugular vein was severed. Frank expressed forgiveness for his assailant while recovering in hospital. Governor Blanton and officials faced questions over recent clemency actions.
Washington July 14 The president and Secretary Lansing prepare a joint note to Germany outlining consequences for submarine warfare. A definite statement is expected in the next communication. Officials say Britain’s Orduna attack strengthens the U S position. An inquiry and possible German reply are anticipated. A separate report from Lafayette Indiana notes a 73 year old man collapsing.
A severe thunderstorm swept over St Louis killing three people including 28 year old Fred Bournewalter and 19 year old Willian Leinard. The disaster struck en route to work as residents faced widespread damage and injuries.
An aged former pitcher who played with Cincinnati in the American league died today in Taotanapcilla Indiana. He once faced Connie Mack and was part of the McKeeown and Keenin batting circle. Friends arranged to watch the funeral in Port Jervis N Y to honor the pitcher’s memory.
Five persons were seriously injured in a three car collision involving two autos and a motorcycle today. Roy Klis of Rochester, Ind. drove into Crgil Hickson’s car from Green Castle, Ind. while attempting to avoid a collision with a motorcycle driven by Frank Bivins and his daughter. Injured are Mr and Mrs Kite, Blytte and his daughter Onda, and Albert Leap in Kile’s car. Hickson and his wife were unharmed. The Kite car rolled over.
Miss Anna Bleock and Elizabeth Bleock hosted friends as Margaret Todd of Toleng visited and Mr. Emith of Columbus stayed with his mother in law. Mr. Gregorys visited relatives in Toleng and Mrs. Todd and children traveled to Judson Michigan. Families and friends from Cleveland Fort Wayne Rockford Richmond and Indianapolis figure in the district minute items. Journal-Gazette classified rates noted.
The report describes intense fighting along the Vistula and Bug rivers with repulsed German attacks, prisoner captures, and bayonet actions. It notes Russian and Allied troops repelling assaults near Miilov, Baker, Kulossey, and various villages while detailing casualties and machine gun captures. The two commu niques summarize continued front activity, bombardments, and tactical repositioning to the Narew and Vistula areas amid a broader Eastern Front and Western Front context.
A compilation of official dispatches describes French and German actions across the Lorraine Argonne Meuse and Eastern Front. Reports note attacks near Gyuchesche, reformed lines in Argonne, Russian retreats from the Vistula to the Bug, and prisoner captures including hundreds with several guns.
Rome reports small encounters favorable to Italian forces in Tiralo Trantino and Carnes districts. Italian artillery activity slows enemy actions while a major blaze is blamed on a conflagration up the line. No change noted on the Jeonza front.
European battle updates report Austro-German operations forcing Russian redeployment along the Vistula. Berlin hails van Quÿg’s gains while Petrograd remains undeterred. Western front actions are minor with no major breakthroughs. Austrians prep to strike on the Isenzo front. President Wilson returns from vacation to oversee U.S. policy talks on submarine warfare and maritime safety.
In Mamtison Wisconsin on July 18 Dr C A Warper state aid officer directed fumigation and vacating of the assembly chamber at the state House. Legislators who returned home over Sunday were told to quarantine before resuming duties amid an Amalipooy illness report.
A July report from Indianaimosis describes a man driven temporarily insane by a blistering heat wave. Police say Beall Gorey, 06, was arrested after a dawn incident as temperatures reached and fluctuated with the day.
Fort Wayne weather bureau records show daily figures for temperatures, highs and lows, precipitation, and related metrics. The document lists dates, temperatures, rainfall totals, and atmospheric pressures from late June into July with notes on monthly extremes and shift observations.
July 15 Hicksville residents report daily events from new move ins to property work. Teegarden family returning from Defiance to Hicksville and plans to rent a local store pack. A series of minor accidents at nearby farms and streets, court action pending for juvenile theft, and health updates headline a bustling town update.
A fragmented Hamilton page reports a funeral for Rummel and updates on church meetings school events and social notices. Details include interment at Hamilton cemetery, a late Tuesday church gathering, planned August meetings in Newville and Union, speeches by W Weight and Gait, and community information about club activities and a new cork card for the night club.
Report says villa forces briefly held the line for five hours before being outnumbered and routed. Artillery and rapid fire guns dominated the fight on Avonta’s outskirts, with casualties tallied by press reports though official counts varied.
Rebels halt traffic between Vera Cruz and Mexico City after Zapata forces blow up a government train killing thirty five and wounding forty. Zapata vows further disruption while Carranza’s troops regroup near Cuernavaca and Mexico City amid reports of a powder factory and planned moves toward the capital.
Representatives of the Vila government in Mexico announced a program of political social and economic reforms to refute curtain charges that the provisional government disdains reform It calls for reorganizing contributions to the republic restoring currency and adjusting courts education and other reforms It also pledges amnesty for many offenders excluding those responsible for overthrow and public officials It promises elections for senators and house members. A Texas raid report notes Mexican bandits killed Hexan Doyle 18 of Tampa Florida near Raymondville Texas and a Ranger was slain.
Californians claim tennis honors as Princeton and Harvard players compete in a triangular event in San Francisco. Mathey of Princeton defeats Bundy of Bon Anmelon in a five set match while McLoughlin defeats Norris Willama from Harvard. Doubles helped the Californians win five matches to one.
A jumble of names and events details visits to and from Fort Wayne and nearby towns, Ringling show attendance in Auburn, family birthday celebrations, and a local misfortune with injuries. Mentions of Cedarville visits, Ringling circus plans, and community gatherings fill the page with sporadic travel and social updates.
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