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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1916
Page
6
A British statement details heavy losses in a European naval engagement. The German side names ships including Wiesbaden and others presumed sunk or damaged. The report notes construction and armament of ships like the Derltlinger and Leiitlinger, with later claims of damage and repairs before a January engagement in the North Sea.
Berlin reports claim the German high sea fleet defeated the British escort in the North Sea on May 2. The German admiralty said ships sank the battleship Marlborough and the battle cruisers Queen Mary and Indefatigable, plus several other warships, while several German vessels were lost or damaged. The British ships Warspite, Queen Elizabeth, and others are described in detail with tonnage and armament figures.
Berlin reports Admiral Hebbinghaus said British torpedo losses were heavier than earlier acknowledged. He claimed several destroyers including Natilia, Westfalen, and others were sunk, with the battleship Ponnieri reportedly sunk and Wieshafen possibly lost after air or naval engagement. The Prauentoh was last seen in a night clash and presumed sunk.
British report claims German fleet damaged in North Sea clash. officials describe losses including a German battleship and cruisers, with several destroyers sunk or crippled and multiple ships heavily engaged as British destroyers report decisive action and ongoing assessments.
A Danish report describes a naval clash off Hanstholm where two British torpedo boats stopped a German squadron to examine papers. The German fleet of battleships cruisers and destroyers opened fire as Zeppelins approached, with heavy exchange of shells and several ships damaged. British ships withdrew toward harbor, crew and ships holding steady amid the supports.
Ambitious dispute over party loyalties and delegate seating stretches hearings across states. Georgia battles over district contestants. Mississippi and Louisiana cases spark political strain as committees weigh each claim and aim to resolve seating by midnight.
An unclear report describes events involving Meow Cut and figures in authority. The piece references Luther Turbiak and departments attempting to resolve a Knifeproof issue after a person ceases to be under BU jurisdiction. Readers are left with fragmented details and unresolved outcomes.
An army order directs that mags be raised and a holiday be observed in schools in Bern to celebrate a Verne naval victory. The events link travel via Amsterdam to London and mark a ceremonial observance on June 32.
A massive parade plan unfolds with preparations for a march on March 10 featuring a vast display of banners and patriotic songs. Officials pledge a peaceful, nonpartisan event with half a million attendees anticipated and a restrained program avoiding advertisements or partisan signals.
Eight managers forecast outcomes on the eve of the convention with New York delegates and first ballot votes. Hughes supporters claim a majority of New York and 500 votes. Mayer predicts Roosevelt nomination but offers no figures. Weeks projects over 200 votes. Mooney estimates Burton around 190. Dwight backs Root with about 430 first ballot votes. Keeling predicts Fairbanks at least 100. McKinley declares Sherman the leader with early 80 votes. Rawson says Cummins will secure 106 on the first ballot.
The report lists British and German naval losses including the sinking of the Warspire, a sister ship to the Queen Elizabeth, and the Marlborough hit by a torpedo. It cites torpedo craft sinking a German Kaiser class battleship and damage to others, with heavy casualties among crews, while noting Japanese action at Tshushima and Zeppelin involvement pending official confirmation.
Danish captain of the steamer Naeshors recounts a dramatic sea clash off Cape Honsthalm. He describes British ships shadowing the German fleet, a sudden turn, heavy firing, and the sudden appearance of numerous British dreadnought cruisers approaching from the north and west. The account hints at a large naval engagement unfolding far at sea.
Narration recalls a night battle where German ships forced along the coast by many vessels engaged in heavy cannonades. Smoke filled skies as shells rained, a steamer took hits, and ships were seen sinking. The German fleet split, with one portion escaping while the pursuing British ships appeared from the east.
London reports the official sea fight announcement issued at 7 o clock, broadcast rapidly to every corner of Britain. Newspapers rushed special editions as Cardiff and Edinburgh received word minutes after the press bulletin, with London shop windows and hotel lobbies displaying the news amid public astonishment.
Waterloo Iowa June 2 four bodies have been recovered from the wrecked Rock Island passenger train set by a bridge abutment after a storm last night. About forty five persons were aboard when the tram went into the creek at 4 10 this morning. The death toll is expected to exceed ten with further bodies yet to be recovered as rescue work continued.
Fragmented column of satire on gender contrasts in coping with sorrow. It contrasts male and female responses to distress, noting alcohol for men and cosmetic routines for women, with biting humor about shopping, vaudeville, mourning, and self care as solace. The piece uses archaic spellings and stylized diction.
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