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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1918
Page
13
German forces halt at Mont Diderr and south of the Aisne as allied positions hold. One daylight attempt to improve ground fails, with heavy losses reported and strong opposition prevailing. Industrial and logistics concerns cited but not detailed in the morning dispatches.
Allied forces halt German offensives between Mont Didier and Noyon and along the Oise river frontier. French and Allied troops repelled a major German counterattack near Mont Didier, inflicting heavy losses and driving enemy forces back. Prisoners, artillery, and machine guns were reported as captured, with ongoing battles shaping the eastern fringe of the Villers-Cotterets sector.
Reports state 1400 prisoners were taken as the melee continued with intense attacks on multiple divisions. French forces repelled German counterassaults along the Aronde and Matz fronts while maintaining footing near Compiegne and Cadmont. The battle rages with no major changes in momentum as French defenders hold firm.
June 1 report from Campiegne confirms Alo Nichols of Yale Alto Val died of battle wounds. Sidney Drew, nephew of Jobo Phew, is listed missing after an air fight. The Franco American flying squadron reports downing a German machine in combat.
In Cleveland June 13 incomplete reports from 140 of 357 Lake division Red Cross chapters show 492 nurses enrolled since June 3 for active service. Indiana leads with 130, Ohio 284, Kentucky 37. 250 prospective student nurses have been offered. The drive continues as the war lasts, with many chapters still short of quotas and affirming immediate enrollment's importance.
A commemorative note marks 141 years since the birth of a nation with a flag born to freedom and justice. It recalls a people at war in a developing land rich in hope and purpose, now inspiring all who seek safety beneath its folds.
A citizens committee parts with the Fort Wayne Chamber to broaden the Commercial club to over two thousand members. The plan calls for comprehensive civic and industrial surveys, cross‑trade representation, and rapid results through coordinated efforts with the Board of Directors.
A large grain elevator near Indianapolis suffered a major fire with the structure described as a total loss. Fire crews battled the blaze as flames enveloped the top of the building and the roof collapsed. Investigators had not determined the cause, and grain stored inside was severely damaged or destroyed.
Inspiring talks by Drs Porter and Schuessler and a roll of honor inspired a large audience at People Theatre last night. The gathering supported the war nurse drive and enrollment of women for the work of caring, reflecting the era’s Red Cross motivation.
New York telegraph firm Postal Telegraph Cable Co announces it has waived the right to discharge employees who join the union, in response to President Wilson. Clarences Mackay telegraphed Wilson that the company will do its utmost to serve the nation and will not discharge union members during the war. Newcomb Carlton of Western Union declined comment on receiving a similar message. The notice was sent to division superintendents. Continued on page 18 column 3.
General Pershing announces successful repulse of French front attacks at Chateau Thierry. American aviators bomb Dommary Baroncourt station and all crews return. Lines advance into last German positions in woods of Belleau aiding combat success.
Ashington reports Pershing's communique announcing the complete repulse of a heavy German assault northwest of Chateau Thierry with German losses. American lines captured the last German positions in Belleau wood and took fifty prisoners along with machine guns and trench mortars. The report lists decorated service members by name and notes continued actions near Lam Au Fererteriant and Me Alburn.
Great interest shown in babies as women assume care duties when physicians cannot be present. The piece notes many children cared for, mothers disappointed by absent doctors, and calls for fathers and townspeople to share in child welfare tasks and examination efforts.
An Armenian association member has been arrested and will be tried before Martial on charges of attempting to send uncensored photographs to America via a civilian airship. The individual was brought back from a base port under arrest. some photographs reportedly show key details. This is the first case since the general order banning personal messages to America through postal censorship.
June 13. A joint statement by the war industries board and the fuel administration outlines future coal delivery priorities. The plan keeps a similar order: railroads, army and navy, other government departments, state and county bodies, public utilities, merchant dealers, and manufacturing plants on the board list. A nationwide questionnaire will guide state and local administrations in stocking coal for essential war plants, with controls on domestic retail distribution and recommendations to curtail where needed.
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