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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
10
A federal trade body outlines a plan to equitably distribute Liberty Loan shares amid oversubscription. The report stresses preventing shortages and price gouging through coordinated oversight to ensure all regions receive a fair share.
A chaotic report details moves to relocate government seats in England following a large air raid. It cites 97 injuries and 457 casualties across the latest Zeppelins and aeroplane raids, with widespread disruption and emergency measures unfolding.
County 10 raises eighty thousand three dollars for the war effort. Prominent men enlist with B Paul Mossman as chairman, surrounding himself with capable assistants to coordinate support.
A terse, partly garbled column discusses international powers, proposed expert raises, and government actions amid a week of upheaval. It mentions Red Cross support, Western alliances, and looming threats to political stability, with references to a looming continuation on another page.
District and local notices highlight budget moves, labor support, and wage rules. War funding, food bills, and alien law applications appear alongside civic items.
Washington declares the note of regret expresses sympathy for the Oriental Republic but asserts the complaint is based on a distorted account. Internal disturbances prompt Tokyo to request a copy of the message.
A June 1 bulletin reports two men dead and two dying after a condenser explosion sparked a fire at an eleven story American Sugar Refining refinery in Brooklyn. About five hundred workers were inside. many believed trapped on upper floors as more than twenty others were hospitalized and up to fifty may be missing. Fire teams from Brooklyn, Manhattan, and fireboats fought the blaze after four alarms.
Weather note reads Thursday with a cool east wind and partially clear skies. Temperature trend shows cooling conditions in eastern areas as a cold front advances.
A delayed June 9 dispatch reports Japanese officials and papers denouncing the U S note to China as interference in Chinese affairs. They urge coordination with the entente, especially Japan, and warn the move may mark an epochal change. Authorities expect China to be settled by compromise.
Insurgents prepare to strike while loyal troops stand ready as President Li Young faces a mandated dissolution. Key figures include Chang Wei and Kowei-Chow province leaders amid British adviser Morrison and Japanese Amiga urging caution.
A garbled wartime summary shows Liberty Loan progress lagging behind goal as campaigns press late. Officials warn of shortages and anxieties over funding, with plans to marshal reserves and boost public support before deadlines.
The Senate Finance Committee works through a long revision of the house war tax bill this week aiming for a measure ready for action. Officials note questions remain on rates and extensions for excess profits tax while the broader plan seeks stability and revenue gains amid party priorities.
General Pershing and his staff arrive in Paris to hear the guns as the American Army prepares for action. The advance guard is set to remain ready for combat, with command and staff maintaining visible readiness near the frontline scene.
Washington June 13 Labor groups back proposed food administration bills to curb prices. They blame middlemen for high costs and promise wage protections, with labor leaders pressing Congress to act amid ongoing discussions with Taft and other officials.
In Indianapolis election case detective Glenn, a former city detective, testifies as a government witness about a plan to prevent colored men from voting. He claims Perrott and others described preparing to disrupt voting at dawn and timing actions to influence the outcome. Testimony continues as the federal trial proceeds.
The Democratic state committee will meet Friday to elect a chairman, with Charles A. Greathouse favored to lead. Edward Carlyle, longtime chairman, resigns. Greathouse expected to become unanimous choice. The group will set plans for delegates to the constitutional convention and consider female candidacy among other issues.
A surge of local patriotism sweeps the city as a whirlwind campaign is launched. Foreign born residents astonish committee workers with their eagerness to subscribe, boosting community support and signaling strong civic engagement.
Indiana's second city and Allen county surpassed two million dollars in war loan subscriptions after a rapid, citywide drive. Arthur F. Hall and Byron H. Somers announced the tally at the Commercial club where banks and headquarters were flooded with applications. Exact totals awaited further sorting over the next day or two.
The report summarizes a major German air raid on England, the arrival of Major General John J. Pershing to command American forces in Europe, and simultaneous American and Russian mission arrivals in Asia and the Pacific to discuss war prosecution. No front-line engagements noted. more on page 12.
The page lists young men from Fort Wayne and nearby areas attending the Officers' School including sons of local families and notable residents. It notes participants and references ceremonies and affiliations, with names partially legible amid OCR garble.
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