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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
2
The correspondent R G Tucker details the Democratic State Convention, noting speeches, platform debates, and party leaders. He highlights calls for postwar reconstruction, civil rights, education reforms, and agricultural policy, with references to key figures and committee actions shaping the party line.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions rheumatism and various names and places, suggesting a historical notice or medical discussion. It lists several proper nouns and terms with no coherent narrative, indicating a partial transcription from a newspaper page with numerous errors.
Washington June 18 The House voted to permanently raise war personnel from 7,000 to 131,485 amid naval appropriations. The amendment to grant Lieutenant General to Marine Corps and Major General to Marine Corps officers was rejected 73 to 44 after spirited debate. Critics accused promotions of politicking while supporters argued for battlefield recognition.
Fragmented report describes a chaotic incident in Columbia City with multiple individuals named, including Angie and Karen, and references to a detainee or suspects. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but the item suggests a tense pursuit or confrontation unfolding with police involvement and public concern.
Fragmentary wartime report discusses Andrew Bonar Law pressing for increased credit as allied forces plan to reinforce, with references to American troops, British strategy, and ministerial remarks on unity and ongoing military operations. The minutes of the Hist supreme war council are cited amid assurances of prompt cooperation from the president of the Mary States government.
Fragmentary text discusses how submarine threats influenced Allied strategy with Germany promising victory, the impact of American troop deployment and shipping losses, and shifting expectations on the Western Front as leaders anticipate continued American involvement and coordination with Allied forces.
President Wilko plans talks with Mr Wilson in Washington as Cabinet debates telegraph wage policy and possible wartime control. Disagreement remains over authority to seize telegraph lines and resume strikes, with advisers split on need for special powers.
The Journal Gazette reports no immediate need to raise prices or wages as experts debate policies. William Oh Willen, 18, was found unconscious after an accident at Kort Wasne Retin mill and rushed to St decent's hospital with coma symptoms. No witness saw the incident but authorities suspect a fall while at work upstairs. full prognosis to be determined.
Washington reports indicate leaders favor sending American troops to Italy to bolster the Allied front against Austria. The move aims to show global resolve and assist in slowing the Austro-German offensive, though transportation and supply constraints limit participation. Military officials weigh best deployment to pressure the Italian front without revealing strategy.
Austrian forces suffer heavy losses as Italian lines hold on the northern plateau near the P iave and along the southern wing from Mestre to Postojt. Vienna reports 30 000 prisoners and 126 guns captured, while Italian authorities claim steady progress and renewed thrusts.
A fragmented OCR item describes making barley flour cookies with baking powder, mixing tablespoons and cups, and notes on dough texture. It presents unclear measurements and garbled words but implies steps to combine barley flour with leavening and liquid to form dough.
Mizpah Temple members returned from Thdlanopolia to honor Milas J. Jacoby Imperial Potentate of the A A S of North America. The reception praised his leadership and noted the Murat temple’s grandeur built through his efforts. Local dignitaries and Shriner groups attended with ceremonies and celebrations across Indiana and nearby towns.
Jeremiah Speer testified about his own wartime delays to practice and the charges against Leary and others in an espionage conspiracy. He described interactions with Madeline Marta Kida and Victorien, and questioned Jeremiah's health and mental state, noting fears he would not survive or return after surgery. The cross examination challenged his reliability and legacy as eccentric.
A dubious prewar style remedy claims pain relief from belching sour acid stomach by hot water halts and chemical neutralizers. The ad asserts instant relief and safer digestion, offering the product for sale by druggists everywhere.
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