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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1917
Page
7
The State Department announced the safe arrival of American diplomats after an uneventful trip with no submarine encounters. The message said aid would be offered to the newly formed Democratic government at Petrograd as the mission proceeds.
A U S commission led by Elihu Root arrived in a Russian port after leaving Washington mid May. The delegation, aimed at greeting Russia’s new democratic government, pledged aid in war effort and reconstruction. The group traveled by rail to the Pacific coast and then sailed aboard a naval vessel for the Orient.
The report notes exchanges of fire between submarines and an American ship with shells exploding but causing no damage. The dispatch from New York dated June 3 references German torpedo activity and mentions ongoing coverage continued on Page 7.
Vice President Marshall urges the public to buy Liberty Bonds as a tax free wartime investment. He argues funding the government through bonds shares the burden and supports national defense, noting bonds are the most patriotic way for citizens to aid the war effort.
A disjointed, OCR filled note reports a missing child case in Springfi eld Maine referred to as the Little Reet child. Officials mention weeks since disappearance and possible clues from a local eatery and nearby regions.
The article outlines a proposed American aviation field in France to train fliers before front service. It describes construction plans, materials, and personnel, noting allied support and a timetable for pilot training, aircraft assembly, and eventual deployment to combat fronts.
Eleven Chinese provinces reject the Peking government and back Sun Yat Sen ally Yuan Hung as provisional control forms in Tien Tsin. A provisional government is set in Anhwei with Hsu Shi-Ghang as dictator and Wang-Hsih Chen as acting premier, while Beijing is under military censorship.
Washington reports adjournment probable by July 1 as House debates the food price and deficit bill. Key lawmakers press for a final vote on the major measure with committees awaiting forceful action and formal passage anticipated this week.
A June Washington dispatch reports Venezuelan officials disputing a foreign story about maritime activity off the Venezuelan coast. The minister and government spokesman deny the claims as false and defend national actions and stance amid international scrutiny.
Report notes heavy combat on the western front with clashes near major positions. Dispatches describe intensified bombardment and frequent artillery exchanges involving French and allied forces along pivotal sectors. Annotated summaries indicate strategic importance and mounting casualties as the conflict intensifies.
Fragmentary OCR from a Confederate reunion piece references veterans, leaders, and speeches praising the Confederacy, with mentions of General Young and the pledge to uphold “the principles” amid wartime memory. The garbled text hints at a page recounting ceremony, banners, and regional participation in a historical veterans gathering.
The obituary notes the death of a prominent surgeon, detailing age about 82, with references to his career and status. Ripples of esteem are shown for the late physician across medical circles.
The report details severe German and Allied clashes on the French front with heavy losses on both sides. Intense assaults on strategic positions near Arras, with sporadic gains and stalemates described, and ongoing operations continuing into the weekend.
Washington officials announce final plans to carry out selective conscription. Unpatriotic Americans who evade registration will be arrested, but officials predict little trouble in enforcing the law.
Edwin Firth a potter was arrested in Huntington W Va on a treason charge for circulating anti conscription literature and jailed without bail for a later hearing Federal authorities also prepared for mass registration of more than 10 000 000 young Americans next Tuesday to support war service and curb disloyal attempts to hinder the process Brigadier General Crowder and Attorney General Gregory coordinated the effort with reports from state officials and local arrests for interfering with the registration
Reported via page 1 column 4, nine workers presumed dead after a mine collapse at Cairo. Rescue teams recovered bodies as officials investigate the disaster and determine the cause and exact location.
Thousands will march as Wayne's Young Men are named city honored guests in a wartime rally. Citizens participate in the parade and city officials urge cooperation with government aims while veterans and martial bands perform for the crowds. Continued on Page 7, Column 1.
The forecast calls for periods of rain and showers across the region with cooler temperatures. Expect dry spells later in the week, but showers are likely on Tuesday and Wednesday with possible gusty south winds near the coast.
A Belgian memorandum to the United States accuses Germany of economic strangulation and forced labor in Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania since August 1914. It asserts deportations continued despite German claims and describes brutal conditions, starvation, and transport of Belgians to German labor and war sites as part of a calculated plan.
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