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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1917
Page
12
A Fort Wayne Red Cross fundraising parade sparks strong community involvement with children donating coins and adults pledging subscriptions. Officials praise volunteers for orderly efforts amid excitement, while leaders report substantial pledges and narrative of patriotic duty.
Washington reports fast tracking cantonment construction across 15 states under an order directing engineer troops to oversee sites and ensure fair contracting for materials and drainage. The plan includes training camps in several states with National Guard engineers drafted for federal service.
A fragmented financial list shows donations and subscriptions by many individuals and towns including Monroeville New Haven Harkin and Chabill for The Half Century Store Foster's fund. The document cites amounts around 100.00 to 190.00 and notes township subscriptions with multiple communities. It ends with the line Good for another fifty years The Half Century Store Foster's.
Rev. Edward Dillon of Polen City is named secretary and will be the first assistant at the Cathedral. He was ordained May 2, 1917, and is a nephew of Rev. Robert Emmet Kelly. The appointment follows a three week stay for familiarization with duties.
In Shandales Milton Wy. Maas, district Attorney, argued for the government in a federal election conspiracy case. The defense offered no rebuttal evidence as opening speeches concluded and adjournment followed. The court noted the case involved alleged misdeeds tied to political campaigns and contributions.
The passage outlines General Goethals gaining full authority to direct national defense and economic controls in wartime. It notes the formation of committees on defense, the oversight of price and supply matters, and the involvement of leading figures like Wilkie, Rosenwald, and Baruch in coordinating with industry to secure materials for shipbuilding and war needs.
Across multiple sectors Allied troops, including French and British units, repel fierce German assaults. Heavy fighting shifts along the front from Cherpegain to La Royere farm area with French artillery battering German lines and repelling advances. Reports mention Russian fleet actions at Sebastopol and broader wartime propaganda effects.
Officials announce a major shake up in the police department following a murder investigation involving multiple officers. The commissioner orders suspensions and new leadership as the probe focuses on the force's actions and possible connections to the crime.
Rev. Joseph Aloysius Lynn former pastor of St. Vincent's Academy Ind will take charge of St. Bernard's Wabash Fri June 29. Irish born Dec 14 1875 he studied at St Viateurs Bourbonnais and Mt Saint Mary of the Wear seminary. His career included St Mary's Lafayette and St Vincent's Academe. Parishioners and north Fort Wayne clergy wish him success in Wabash.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes debates on amending a ration and food bill, with references to President Wilson, various leaders, and support for provisions on prices, famine relief, fertilizers, and oats. Mentions of committees and parliamentary actions hint at legislative maneuvering and amendments.
Funeral services are planned for the auto accident victim. The date and location are listed for a suburban setting with family members and close relatives attending. The arrangement details reference a church and a local cemetery, with a brief note about the survivor list.
From Amsterdam dated June 22 a Berlin Vorwaerts report says Wilhelm Heine urged peace without annexations or indemnities at a Berlin social democratic gathering. He blamed Wilhelm II and press allies, warned of political manipulation, and urged the people to veto war advocates and resist foreign dominion.
Detective sergeant recalls none of the suspects. Grace Humisten helps locate Miss Uruger’s body. A tunnel outlet under a building linked to a salon once run by a woman is described. Police raided the salon, closing it after arresting about twenty young women.
Red Cross workers were cheered by a surge of new members at the Fort Wyn chapter headquarters as enrollments swelled beyond any prior period. About 45 volunteers signed up, with members packing the floor assisting in care duties. A $28 donation from the Ben Hur tribe was logged among other gifts and pledges for hospital supplies and garments.
In Lafayette, the Banka and Trust Company approves a half percent benefit for the Ved Crwa fund. A farewall party is planned at Swinney Park on Sunday, June 24, for soldiers and lodge members, with West Point ties noted and various MWA and RNA affiliations referenced.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a 77 million dollar Red Cross subscription and scattered names and phrases. The readable elements indicate fundraising context, but concrete events, dates, or entities are not parseable beyond the Red Cross sum and vague mentions of allied terms.
Fragmented text shows church notices and community briefs mentioning meetings, names like Meigs and Finlay, votes, and local clergy. The garbled OCR hints at a parish gathering, committee actions, and informal church reports with scattered names and dates.
The report outlines a massive aircraft program with federal approval sought for funding and deployment. Key figures discuss defense priorities, budget allocations, and potential impacts on national safety, while committee members weigh strategic timing and logistical implications for upcoming fiscal plans.
The federation of labor urged banning stopping automobiles and processions on Calhoun Street across Tid Wad as union workers complain parades disrupt schedules. They proposed using Harrison and Ewing streets. board was told the committee formed after complaints from workers. No contract was set as bids were opened for an automobile fire engine pump.
Fort Wayne collects a substantial tax haul for the last half-year, totaling 264.7 thousand dollars. County records show total fiscal year receipts of 1,060,079.40, the county’s highest ever. Delinquent taxes reach 54,000 dollars, with over one third already sent to the state capitol and remaining funds slated for county improvements.
The report notes the first infantile paralysis case detected in the area. Treatment and quarantine measures were discussed, with health officials monitoring the patient and nearby contacts. The status of the quarantine was unclear as discussions continued.
Randall calls for construction of military supply and war infrastructure linking major routes. He advocates rapid road projects to support defense, economic resilience, and postwar readiness amid political debate. Local leaders Leroy Swartz and mayors pledge collaboration with The Bregla Construction Co. on streets and sidewalks.
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