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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
1
Mexico declares U S soldiers are in Mexico without consent and violating sovereignty after incidents near the border. It cites Columbus and Glam Springs episodes and asks for immediate withdrawal, noting U S protestations contradicted by actions. Continued on Page 12.
General Carranza’s blunt note to the United States questions good faith and threatens armed resistance unless American troops withdraw from Mexico. Eliseo Arredondo presented the document at the state department, with translation and ongoing debate about potential actions and risks.
Fragmented OCR text describes an aviator named Heth in a picture story involving a man and an aeroplane. Mentions Campapy and a Donna Laurette with illustration credits and technical details.
In Arkansas, 81 year old Mas led a campaign to place a suffrage plank on the platform, aiming to align with emergency suffrage efforts. The scene featured Walker from Paverteville presenting a proposal as a temporary maneuver to secure suffrage support.
A chaotic clipping reports a California woman asserting she is federation president amid a controversial convention. The text mentions Eva Cowles, Hobie Haat, and a split standoff over leadership and reforms, with references to a meeting in Los Angeles and expected votes.
A damaged OCR piece notes Helen Gould Shepard at a recent charity event in New York discussing her adopted son and a boyish interest in soldiers. It mentions contributions to funds for widows and orphans and past support for sick and injured sailors and Marines.
The Alien county common school graduation was completed at night under Superintendent D. McConnell. There are 276 diplomas to be presented at commencement in the New Palace. Principal Gold will deliver the graduation address. Students from numerous townships and areas are named among those to receive diplomas, with attention to honoring those with no errors in attendance or conduct.
Dispatch reports retail liquor dealers pursue action against Koehler amid allegations of questionable reputation and improper conduct. Proceedings indicate commissioners will address the case next Monday with further details on charges and public restrictions.
Hoboken May 31 Gaston Plantiff business manager for Henry Ford sailed today for Europe on the Freder I VII of the Scandinavian American line. He denied his trip foreshadows another expedition and said he will explore sites suitable for assembling plants as branches of Mr Ford's factory. Ford may travel abroad again in about a month Meyes said in Italy when asked if another European visit is planned.
In Fort Wayne a fundraising plan offers each child in public schools a chance to win a pageant ticket by selling a one dollar token. Once rooms sell their tokens the centennial association rewards each child with a ticket to the pageant and an extra charity performance is scheduled on a nonstandard night.
A fragmented weather note from a newspaper page mentions Thursday and unclear forecast details. Readable bits include vague temperature and wind hints but specifics and locations are missing.
Washington May 31 Amendments to the naval appropriation bill to fund an armor plate plant to 11 million and three point four million for aeroplanes were adopted by the House committee of the whole. They also provide for 2 730 additional sailors and a bonus system to speed ship construction. Party lines collapsed with 23 women and two progressives joining Democrats for senior site proposals and thirteen Democrats siding with Republicans on the aeroplane amendment.
Members of the Republican National Committee meet in Chicago to hear forty contests over sixty two delegate seats. The committee plans daily sessions, aiming to conclude by Saturday and finalize a temporary roll. The article outlines expected business for the first two days including election of a temporary chairman and committee organization.
Bankers announce plans for the Indiana state convention as Clemens and other officers outline schedule and speakers. The programme lists presidents, invited guests, and sessions with details to be continued on page 12.
Nes William CG Wolf of 1414 East Wayne Street was telephoned with news that Mr Welt had died in a Michigan train crash. The caller, posing as Freiburger, prompted a panic but Mr Wolf’s brothers traced him to Jackson Michigan and learned the tale was a hoax. The motive remains unexplained.
In Berlin May 80 the national liberal Dr Gustav Stresemann told the Reichstag that President Wilson could not serve as a peace mediator. He argued the German people would only approve a neutral mediation if Wilson acted to curb enemies and ensure shipments, while warning that Wilson’s stance has harmed Germany. The remark drew applause and mixed reactions from socialists and conservatives.
The first full rehearsal of all pageant participants occurs tonight at the pageant grounds at 9 o'clock. A second rehearsal will cover art scenes wit and properties Feigay night. No cast member is required to attend this session. Saturday night requires every member to be present for final dress rehearsal.
French troops northwest of Verdun near Le Mort Homme retook a strongly organized slope position after a spirited assault. Bevan machine guns and 225 prisoners were captured. bombardments continued on crown of Avecnurt and hill 304. Italian and Austro Italian front updates follow, with ongoing offensives and reinforcements reported. continued fighting referenced on multiple fronts.
INDIANAPOLIS May 31 Bavon years In the federal penitentiary at Atlanta Ga was the sentence imposed today by U S district judge Tyge Anderson on Sank Ganeny of Stoy Ti charged with violating the Miami white slave act The court heard the tale of Gandhi desertion of a wife and ten children and her betrayal of Lou Ransford of Sullivan County Indiana The judge denounced the crime as severe and said it would be long before the girl harmed could recover The prisoner's home is at Findlay Ohio the mother and seven children accompany him The Ransford girl has a seven months old child and expects another born soon
The vessel, described as the world’s biggest warship, nears government transfer. New York News reports its completion is imminent with a price around 1.9 million dollars, displacement over twenty-one knots, and armament of twelve fourteen inch guns arranged in rapid-fire batteries.
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