03 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1918
Page
1
Fragmented text appears as an old newspaper page with advertisements for Father John’s Medicine claiming weight gain and alcohol-free safety, interwoven with disjointed mock news copy about telegraphy and daily life. The readable segments mix product pitches with stray dramatic lines and editorial asides.
Paris dispatch reports ongoing fighting with reduced violence as German forces press toward Marne after resumption of offensive. French and Allied troops resist near Saissons Rheims front while German detachments gain temporary advances before counterattacks.
A statement by Theo Statemoerg asserts telegraphers will strike in support of the War Labor Board rulings. He says the government requires action as the telegraph companies fail to follow proclamations. President Geiopers of the AFL may confer in Washington before any strike, with confidential instructions to members. About 30,000 commercial telegraphers and thousands more would participate in the strike.
An upcoming meeting at the Gauntt building headquarters will train women speakers about the war savings drive. Mrs. Tuning chairs the effort with emphasis on public education to secure volunteer services and support for the city stamp program.
Two sisters, Mrs Mabel Robinson and Mrs Ruby Hilligas, were shot to death in Mishawaka near two main streets. Police pursue a Macedonian suspect named Peter Ton, said to be linked to the killings. Officers warn nearby towns and Ohio state lines may be involved in chasing the shooter.
Abel D. Erwin resigns from his post amid a festival of confusion as Fort Wayne and Allen County officials reflect on the impact. Citizens recall her long service and the governor notes her contributions to county administration. The Journal-Gazette, Fort Wayne, notes city and county leaders will seek a replacement promptly.
The article describes a looming naval clash involving the German fleet and a British naval force. It claims Germany has around 150 ships and 40,000 to 48,000 men aboard, with both sides preparing for a decisive engagement on the sea.
Congress faces a contentious debate over a new war tax measure as hearings and amendments proceed. Analysts note unresolved funding needs across agencies, with projected costs and extensions shaping the bill’s path this week.
Fragmentary OCR shows a discussion of workers and political themes in Fort Wayne. Mentions government questions and labor matters, with references to individuals such as Mra Carl Vayda and Pmsty Lets frenpdie Wdagte Praha Moth, and a list of tenants or residents.
Burly details report a German Zeppelin was shot down by a British torpedo boat destroyer off the Jutland coast. The crew allegedly perished, with confirmation noted in the dispatches.
Readers witnessed a church dedication with strong turnout and praise for the M C A and K ef for their work. Speakers highlighted fundraising, unity, and a vision for interdenominational fellowship as funds near completion to finish the church.
An Amsterdam report quotes a German paper condemning a peace offensive as not a peace bid but a political maneuver. It argues the move would weaken Germany’s standing, undermine internal unity, and fuel rumors of rifts between government and military command while offering no solid proposal.
June 2 dispatches from Berlin Paris London and Rome detail fresh progress on the Western Front with French counterattacks near Nevilly St Front recapturing hill 162 and Champaa. British and German lines report limited activity. a Moscow siege state is noted. Haig cites artillery activity with no major breakthroughs.
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