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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
1
Secretary Daniels backs federal woman suffrage, urging Congress to pass a federal amendment as states push equal voting rights. A 3000-woman parade planned with white attire and yellow sashes, amid rain forecasts, as suffrage leaders rally support from Democratic and Republican figures alike.
The discussion centers on a suffrage amendment plank urging Congress to pass a constitutional amendment. Leaders of the Women’s Party back the plank, while some worry about delaying action on the Susan B Anthony amendment. Supporters expect clear push for endorsement and swift action.
At the Dnieper front Austro German forces hold back Russian attempts toward Temburg and Turpopal. East of Kozlov near Tarnopol front lines change hands as fighting continues. In Volhynia Russians push Austrians from towns near Taitsk and Torchin, with counter actions at Lu triang and on the Styr. Canadian troops near Ypres retake ground southeast of Zilleheke amid heavy shelling. Further south in the Italian front the Italians claim gains against Austrians in the Luigina valley region.
London reports a German submarine sank the British cruiser Hampshire carrying Lord Kitchener and staff. The British admiralty says the vessel was sunk. meanwhile Canadian troops are active as Paris notes cabinet-organizing moves with Signor Boselli expected to lead Italy’s new government formation in the wake of Salandra.
The report notes heavy Austrian counter offensives repulsed on several fronts including Posimi-Aflica, Sugana valley, and notable losses as they attempted to push east of the Mugu Torrent. Minor gains are claimed in Asia Minor by Russian and Turkish offices, with no major shifts overall.
Gooluamtha City Indiana June 15 the twenty tier annual Whitley County Sunday School convention will run from 9 30 o clock Wednesday morning to Thursday evening with a meeting at 1 30 o clock. Principal speakers include Whitley county stars Sunday school superintendents department heads and state worker from Indianapolis. Officers are W E Moody president A R Fleck vice president and W A Snyder secretary treasurer.
Fred Al Dolph, active in Bert Weyne affairs, buys the G G line between Portland and Huntington and merges it into a larger urban system. The deal, approved by county officials, spans Delphos to Akron links with options on Fort Wayne Decatur and Clover Leaf routes. Other lines mentioned include M B & K from Marion to Ryffton, with electrification talks and staged payments totaling 4500000 over time.
At Corunna on June 13 the DeKalb county Sunday school convention gathered with about 200 delegates. The session featured a mulitple program, prayers, and speeches by Rev. Arrowbridge and leaders from Spencerville Ludson Butler Waterloo Garrett. A large mass meeting was planned for the city hall tonight as Corunna shows strong attendance and care for attendees.
Arminta Steward and Milan Mien school members elected as delegates to the fifty first annual DeKalb County Sunday School Association convention in Corunna. Program includes services, sermons, Bible stories, singing, and discussions led by local clergy and teachers, with sessions across Tuesday and Wednesday at the Christ Church and town hall.
New York June 18 Francis Schlatter declared himself the reincarnation of Moses and king of divine healers defending his healing activities to avoid removal to Los Angeles for a federal indictment over mail fraud. He testified Pastor Schlatter said his blessed handkerchief could cure as in biblical times. He acknowledged sending letters for offerings and said remaining funds after expenses go to charity. An average of thirty people were reportedly healed by Father Schlatter. The case paused until June 21 when a Los Angeles post office inspector will testify.
At Tri-Lake resort in Columbia City Indy, Harper of Dayton and companions trapped a large thirty three pound turtle believed to be over eighty years old. A ten pound turtle also fell into the same trap as ex Sheriff Loxan Staples, hotel manager, vouched for the tale. Turtle meat is expected to feed resort cottages for days.
The Lafayette Place extension reserves two or 14 lots as children's playgrounds near Calhoun Curve. Each lot sold at about 1 000 dollars, totaling 8 400 dollars for the equipmentless playgrounds. The Lafayette Place company also plans parks, a community center, and tennis courts for residents. Other retail could come from the Wildland Sales Company or a Realty Exchange member.
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