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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1918
Page
11
Nineteen sailors reach Lewes Delaware recounting the loss of sixteen from their boat after a storm. They describe a drift helpless at sea and a remarkable rescue of a girl who clung to bodies.
Nineteen survivors landed at EWES Delaware from the submarine sunk steamship Carolina. They recount a severe storm and a dramatic rescue of a girl as sixteen of the company perished. A British vessel plucked the group some 25 miles off the Delaware capes and naval authorities took custody for inquiry.
Seventy persons indicted by a federal grand jury in Indianapolis will be arraigned before U S District Judge A R Anderson on Thursday. U S District Attorney L E Slack announced that nine indictments charging nineteen Indiana manufacturing firms with violating the federal child labor law would be dismissed after the Supreme Court ruled the act unconstitutional. Several firms named are from Fort Wayne.
Uncle Sam launches Baby Week from June 10 to 15 in Allan county to assess infant health. Doctors and nurses under Dr Jassis Calvin will examine babies for weight height eye and spine conditions and advise mothers on better milk and care.
The Radioleine, the first trans Atlantic craft targeted by raiders, was saved by an American destroyer about 65 miles off the Maryland coast at 9 30 this morning. The destroyer also picked up two survivors from the Edward R Baird Jr, a 279 ton coasting schooner that was sinking after a bombing in the same area.
U S coast shipping suffered heavy losses as the Carolina was sunk 126 miles off Sandy Hook. Sixteen dead from a capsized lifeboat, 60 dollars in unspecified losses, 350 aboard total, with 1, 3 9 crew and 1 6 0 passengers aboard others saved or missing. Survivors landed at Atlantic City and other ports as rescue ships moved to aid.
American troops co operating with French forces held the line north of the Marne near Chateau Thierry. They repulsed repeated German assaults and took prisoners as they began to enter the fighting on Saturday.
London reports challenge the idea that new German submarines mark a naval triumph. Archibald and Hurd say the larger boats are only larger versions of earlier designs, built to impress, with limited range and comfort affecting crews.
Western Union and Postal Telegraph operators threaten a walkout after the company refused to submit to the national war labor board. James Konenkamp, head of the telegraphers union, says a nationwide strike could be called and may proceed despite potential federal intervention. Awaiting Chicago dispatches, he plans to mail the strike call once in place. President Wilson and other officials are also involved but no action to halt the plan is evident.
The June 4 official statement from Berlin admits the third German drive in the war has been halted. It says Allied forces, including American troops under General Pershing, halted the advance with no strategic loss. Paris notes Americans aided in counterattacks near Chateau Thierry. admission hints at shifting fortunes.
Lieut Moriarity appointed executive secretary for the campaign as Allen County gears up for the war savings drive. Township meetings begin this week with speakers confirming strong public support to reach the $103,920 quota. Continuous efforts aim to mobilize communities across townships and counties.
American, French and British troops deliver heavy blows forcing German forces to retreat and release prisoners as attempts to cross the Marne River are repelled along the western front.
Allied forces, led by American troops, halt German offensives between Soissons and Chateau Thierry and along the Marne toward Rheims. In key engagements near Neuilly wood and Jaulgonne, Americans fight with veteran resolve, forcing the Germans to retreat to the north bank. Casualties and prisoner captures occur as fighting continues amid ongoing bombardments along the Amiens front and in Flanders and Picardy. The Allied council reaffirms confidence that American and Allied reserves will prevent German victory by sheer attrition.
A call goes out from Fork Wayne urging community support as steps are taken to address a rising need for more nurses in the area. Officials stress quick action and civic involvement to boost staffing.
The message urges keeping nurses available for urgent care, ensuring no nurse is kept longer than necessary, and urges support for nurses serving the country. It calls for care of wounded, sick neighbors, expectant mothers, and essential nursing needs without selfish behavior.
A Fort Whyte registration update allows all women to register at any booth in the city. The change aims to speed the process and ensure broad participation, with Naema required to register in her own precinct. Mrs. Bidward M. Wagon, chairwoman, urges immediate action.
Miss Anna Lauman reports a strong call from the Red Cross for registered nurses to join the war effort. She states local connections are being made with the nurses association and all eligible graduates may obtain application papers. The drive urges women fit for nursing to answer the urgent national appeal and enter service promptly.
Mrs. Augusta Clark, eighty five, pledged one dollar a month to the Fort Wayne Red Cross chapter. Born in Germany yet devoted to America, she recounted service in three wars and offered to knit socks despite poor eyesight, saying she would do her bit as long as she lived. Her pledge moved chapter officials.
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