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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
2
The address surveys U S entry into the war and aims for peace, noting testing times and the nation’s duty. It discusses German aggression, American responsibility, and the need for a resolute, united public stance to end hostilities and shape a just peace.
A garbled note underlines concerns about state governance and national defense. The writer urges careful examination of executive actions, press accountability, and citizen rights while calling for prudent use of public funds. References to governors, audits, and defense policy appear amid a chaotic but urgent plea for factual oversight.
A lengthy letter targets Indiana Republican leadership over inviting Ohio senator Harding to campaign in the sixth district to press a “protection after the war” stance. The author urges Chairman Hays to avoid counterproductive, disloyal rhetoric and fears political damage from including Harding, Rodenberg, and others, linking them to copperhead sentiments and German-American opposition.
The fragment discusses Will Herschell and the common man in a reflective, poetic voice. It mentions themes of literature, Shakespeare, and reactions to public life. The passage hints at social critique, the power of art, and concerns about democracy and leadership.
A controversial figure in Kansas politics holds the chair of the Public Service Commission amid war era strife. The piece criticizes his stance against the war and alleges disloyal acts, including selling Liberty bonds to fund partisan aims, with reports of bond sales in Salina and shifting public support.
Fragmented obituary style notes describe Connor amid controversies with local leaders over SEMEN methods and parliament duties. The text mentions Tyrell era, Livergeni links, and tensions around authority, with implied public disorder and calls for resignation or dismissal.
The Pennsylvania railroad announces a readjustment of train service to meet wartime needs. Changes aimed at supporting soldiers and the war board overseen by Mr. Willard are praised for patriotic spirit. Some public inconvenience is inevitable, but service must prioritize duty over dividends.
A long reminiscence portraits Enrico Caruso at his estate with wife and family, detailing his early life in Napier and Sydney, his rise as a singer, and his man of letters and art. The piece notes his villa, gardens, and a workshop of drawings, photos, and busts, along with accounts of his voice, stage presence, and temperament.
The excerpt from The Anzac Book presents soldiers at the Dardanelles sharing a dugout life on Anzac Hill. Corporal George J. Smith of the 24th Sanitary Section recalls a cosy but sheltering retreat, its comforts, and the perilous nights when shelling strips away its safety. The piece notes the dugout roof as a shield against shrapnel yet a conduit for rain.
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