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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1918

Page

6

Fall of the Romanoffs Inspires New View of Russia's Plight

The Palace screens The Fall of the Romanoffs today to reshape readers' sense of Russia's woes amid Bolshevik turmoil. John Barrymore stars in Riffles Amateur Cracksman, a society mystery play, with Alice Hamilton presenting five songs and stories as a billed attraction. A college girl seeks private home work to cover living expenses. phone number 504.

Russia John Barrymore Barrymore Alice Hamilton

Assembly Room War Meeting Draws 70 in City Rally

A crowded courthouse assembly room hosts one of the year’s best war meetings with about seventy attendees, representing over 5,000 young men who will form future service members. The event featured Wilh and leaders discussing measures, stamps, and mobilization as preparations for continued war efforts.

Hom Dresent Emery Wan Arganisirys Iast Wight Martin Smecke Cotmiltten

Marshall's Keynote Speech Brief Amid Political Lines

The speech is summarized as a concise address by a Marshall representative. It notes involvement from party leaders and officials, with remarks on public reception and anticipated audience response. The record highlights the event timing, speakers, and general political context without sensational detail.

This Is Patriots Day at League Park Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne marks Patriots Day with a charity event from League Park featuring Tarantua Desistanes and a fund drive supporting wounded soldiers. A program includes address by A Folsom and performances by Warne Knit corps, Ark team, and Boy Scouts, leading into a baseball double feature between all parlor clubs and Western Turners.

Fort Wayne Atriotte Jin Semdepros A. Folsom Mymouth Citg Warne Knit Derm Corps Sailor Gitle Ark Brackenridge Hous Streets Jefferson Cilnoun Street

Prohibition Debate Regains Steam at Democratic Convention

Radical prohibitionists urge the Democrats to endorse ratification of the national prohibition amendment while Kumaker argues Indiana already prohibits and a party stance would politicize the issue. Republicans show little appetite for a temperance plank though some suggestions circulate to Van Nuys. Judge Whard of Hammond withdraws from reelection due to ill health, likely favoring Edward F. McCake for appellate court. Other candidates include Caldwell and McCabe for two northern seats.

Kumaker Indiana Antisaloon League Schumacher van Nuys Joseph G. Whard Hammond Edward F. McCake Wittkaispert Jude Chudge UP Kualdwell Winchester McCabe Vin Nive Walia Ao Pox Tri-State Angela Pulls W. UW Wrightmyer Northside

Germany Feeling American Strength In West Front Drives

Washington June 14 Members of the house military committee at their weekly war department conference were told that Americans streaming to the front have stiffened the allied line. Germany faced greater numbers than anticipated and suffered heavier losses. Major Henry L. Liggett was named to command corps artillery when American strength permits.

Ashington House Military Committee War Department West Front Henry L. Liggett Eld Organ- L. Centlivre Brewing Co

Bio coal shortage continues debate in Washington hearings

Testimony recalls officials being urged to secure coal last winter but no action followed. Speakers defend the fuel administration while Mine Workers leaders, including Secretary Green, blame railroads for the shortage. Miners faced idle time as cars were not provided to move coal from mines.

Washington Fuel Administration Mine Workers Union Green

New Pension Bill Grants Veterans Benefits

Government proposes a pension bill expanding veteran benefits with provisions for widows and dependents. The act outlines estate and eligibility changes, aiming to improve post service support and financial security for veterans and their families. Assistant book keeper wanted. apply in own handwriting, Box 3, Journal-Gazette.

Journal- Gazette

74 865 Young Men Registered

Fragmented OCR summary lists many place names and numbers in a garbled list. It appears to reference counts of young men registered with scattered state and country names, but the exact event or date cannot be determined from the legible text.

Cc. Sargent Ferris

Ask Western Union to Abide by Decision

Fragmentary notice urges Western Union to follow a court decision and threatens consequence for noncompliance. Mentions President Wilson era context and labor disputes with possible penalties for the telegraph company if actions persist.

Western Union Western Union Busines Airlion Imine Watt Wilson Wilton Mar Kempakamips Fateh Owen

Americans Prisoners in Germany List of Captured Personnel

A fragmented Roll lists Americans captured in 1917 and 1918 in Europe and abroad, including names such as James Smith, Matthew Buckard, Anton Olson, Wilmar Rich, and John Payne. The document notes multiple officers and privates, with capture dates spanning 1917 to 1918 and various locations from Coblenz to Tarmsnaley, indicating wartime detainees and nominal details.

Latarer James Smith Florida Limburg Coblenz Weldelburg Karlsruhe Johan Arnold Blom Ana Finlena Attay Cane Naventines Spain Anton Olson Oakland Mendonias Wilmar Richa Soy Whlapa Wash Robert 1D Yrudgett Tus Wlow Street Alsanrin Cal Routt Packie Cyitear Charles Trowman Oxclosum Wig Barney Ragin Chindlelph Osborne Vernon Eny Larmaine Whine Dien Wmliehard Netherwood Valley Treet Onaldand Paedie Oceans Lea Union Auvenue North Park Victor Herry Mustan Murmina Sydney Franke Casey Jefferson Street Ain Thy Peederes Searhbroken Thora Vitehears Semreant Dactnter Westhirss N.Y Tured Maren ahatAgminink Red Cross Jin A U Witehead Crane Baldy Mratin Ety Lie Palin Prtaotier Daring Willemberg Sonat War Department

Civil War Veteran Dies After Slashing Throat

A Civil War veteran at a Soldiers' Home hospital slashed his throat and died within minutes. Authorities and relief efforts noted the troubling incident as a violent act during his final hours. The readable portions mention medical care and a possible context of distress before death.

Abario Jeane Mani Tenmighe Bernlittt Bern

Plan tunnel under English Channel debated in Commons

London June 14 A plan for a tunnel under the English Channel was urged by Sir Arthur Kell and other committee members. They argued the route could extend from London toward Constantinople with possible extensions to Calcutta, Capetown, and Pekin under stressed conditions.

London English Channel Arthur Kell Less At Commons Ragland Mai Dvendon Calcutta Capetown Pekin

Claim Submarines Camouflaged By Elastic Volt Claim Submarines Camouflaged By Elastic Volt

A German U-boat operation off the American coast is alleged to camouflage submarines. Captain Lind of the Nordic steamer Vintind reported a captive crew member and noted a vessel with a bow raised above the water, a visible cable extending about 200 feet, and a deck elevated like a raft.

Bane Thi. Lind Benthind Severy Iies Dante

Priv Richard Markey Safely Overseas Report

Priv Richard Markey is safely overseas per a dispatch stating the family sent greetings from New Hampshire. The notice mentions Mrs Behar and confirms Joseph Markey and several engineers arrived in recent days, with reference to a company and Vinny Gopiember.

PRIV Richard Markey Behar Bo Markey Joseph Ko Markey

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