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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1916
Page
1
Paris dispatches describe German assaults repulsed near the French lines with strong efforts along the Thrace front. British gains elsewhere are noted with village expulsions and two mile front advances. Joffre attends a London conference with Cambon and Gray. Gerard denies a spurious interview on peace talks. Reports from Amsterdam and Rome discuss Austrian advances and Russian dispositions as Europe moves toward broader conflict.
A brief Columbus city brief notes a local development with civic references and unnamed figures. The fragment hints at city meetings and ongoing projects but lacks clear names, places, or dates to specify outcomes.
George Webb, 40, laborer on the Bang Ford Farm, West of the Clix, was struck Thursday night in a Pennsylvania subway tunnel. He suffered three fractured ribs, a seriously wrenched spine, and a broken limb. He was crushed against the tunnel wall and later sheltered by nearby Gypsies until police arrived. The car sped off. Webb remained conscious and recalled the driver’s awareness of the hit. The accident occurred about 4:40 p.m. Webb is hospitalized at St. Joseph. The scene involved a Joyrider vehicle that fled into darkness.
A brief fashion note describes sun shades styled with a checkered silk sweater, pale green crape, and padded fruit-toned trims. It mentions sport hats worn on large circumferences, suitable for summer freckles.
Fort Wayne and Northern Indians officials will travel to the Central Electric convention for a midsummer meeting. Two special cars will run from Pidhaginolis to Toledo then return, with coordinated pickups in Indianapolis Fort Wayne and Peru. A Peru meet will greet attendees as part of a broader excursion shaping a highly social event for traction men and families.
Odd exhibit shows elk and moose heads in a shop window. A man named Dr Bowers reportedly killed a elk last September 8 and weighed 200 pounds. A doctor and a Mr Bowery are mentioned, with a controversy over a fake moose head on display on Gathaun street. The scene attracts attention from passersby.
George Jaap seeks offers for two desirable building lots near Spy Run in Lawton Place. Interested buyers should present proposals with terms.
Dr. Joseph Tilux Karmun, professor at the university, elected to lead American physician expeditions to Austria. He sails from Newark on June 17, accompanied by surgeons from Chicago and Milwaukee. They will spend the summer in Holland.
French and Belgian towns face slow recovery as peace arrives. Civilians will lack housing and cannot live in bombed cities. Rebuilding starts with shelters, salvaged materials, and makeshift workshops near front lines. The army retains stock for ongoing warfare as towns await indemnities and government grants.
Moose members are urged to gather at the Moose home at 1 p m on Saturday June 10 to participate in a fraternal parade. Dictator Jas E Ford signs the notice.
Invitations for Allan common school commencement were received by Superintendent D O McComb and will be mailed. The simple design features a hand shaped outline on quality white and Nile green paper with gold lettering. The program includes music, invocation, diplomas, and benediction with Rev C B Boyer. The class motto and colors pink and rose are noted. The 274 students by township are listed with names and honors. The commencement is at Palace Theatre next Monday at 2 PM.
An article notes a former Warsaw resident, Buna LesMig, elected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. The report mentions her travel plans from Olympia to Warsaw and references Max Christin Dun opposing universal war triage.
The Walther League St Paul chapter holds its regular monthly business meeting on Monday evening. Attendance is urged as many important matters will be discussed and brought before the members.
The annual flower festival at Fort Wayne Normal School is postponed from Saturday June 10 to Friday afternoon June 16 due to recent bad weather. The event will be held at Lakeside Park and will begin at six oclock.
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