Frost Damages Allen County Farms Across Region
A severe black frost struck Allen County and surrounding areas Saturday night, injuring crops in low lands and delaying harvests. Potatoes and corn showed heavy damage, with late-season hay and vegetables also harmed. farmers brace for potential large losses while some gardens escaped the worst.
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Allen County
Cora Jay
R Gardens
Fort Wayne
Tomate
Patuloes
Hayes
Cvap
Pat Pont
Wwe
Frost Hits Indiana Regions Amid Cold Snap
Frost and cold conditions swept parts of Indiana with farm fields reportedly damaged. The weather alert noted temperatures around 44 degrees, as residents and farmers observed late season chill and frost effects across northern and western areas.
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Japaa
Qoerthern
Vedi
United States
Fire destroys Plymouth hardware store. 30,000 loss
A blaze at Charles Lawrence’s Plymouth hardware store on Michigan street caused the entire stock of hardware and paints to burn, with several firemen injured. Gunpowder stored in the rear was moved to safety as flames threatened the block. The building and contents are estimated at 30,000 dollars with partial insurance. Fire continued to smolder at midnight and hoses remained in use through the night.
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Plymouth. Ind
Plymouth
Charles Lawrence
Michigan Street
Paul Ether
Grohahts
Alec
Bi Tor
Hee Hope Ie
Vinces
Nussbaum Insurance Office
Ruesser
Jocal Teed Crees
Hames
Nan Hashean
Italians and British Break Lines South of Asiago
Rome reports Austrians recrossing the Piave in disorder as Italians and British strike a crushing blow to the enemy. The offensive creates a death list and many prisoners are taken along with machine guns.
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Piave
Rome
Asiago
Allied airmen and Italian army press Piave line
On the Piave river front from Montello to the Adriatic the Austro Hungarian forces retreat in disorder. Italian troops pursue closely as artillery bombards the front and infantry apply pressure along Montello and the Piave. Allied airmen and British forces raid lines south of Asiago, inflicting casualties and taking prisoners.
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Ome
Piave River
Montello
Adriatic
Piave
Women's suffrage and prohibition in Congress update
In Washington D C leaders push major measures as hearings and reports loom. A twelve billion dollar revenue and prohibition package faces Senate action with anticipated votes and possible early adjournment.
German War-Weary Reach Potential Revolt Against Government
An Atlantic Port report from June 23 notes German war fatigue fueling unrest. Americans returning from long residence in Germany describe widespread sullenness in the army and civil population, with officers and men predicting troops may refuse to fight.
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Atlantic
Germany
8 634 Americans on Honor Roll
Reported by General Persiitug amid a wartime tally of 8 634 Americans on honor roll. Voter turnout and wartime casualties are noted with figures such as 4811 wounded in action.
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Wastangtun
Persiitug
Wille
Girseiarse
Yan
Maetéus
Shia Stattay
Campaign drives prize early county fund total reaches
Enthusiastic county campaign workers report preliminary drive results and subscriptions totaling 284 311 dollars. County Chairman KC Miller and General Chairman Martin H. Luerek note strong citizen support and aim to surpass the goal by the drive’s end. Subscriptions from townships including Ket River Derry Springfield and Maumee show steady progress as reports and lists are updated.
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Elrant
Fo'elomk
Tert Eary Tains
KC Miller
Chiteman Martin H. Luerke
Vanda
Uons
Ket
Derry
Springfield
Yeedkip
Wits
Joseph Milan
Maumiee Shirley
Ity Tree
Aotte Oy Wryne
Adame Paeteerean Lackson - Tainyet Ie Marthison
Munroe Manponiatle
Austrian cabinet resigns collectively after Vienna reports
Bulletin from Amsterdam on June 23 says the Austrian cabinet met today and decided to submit a collective resignation, according to advices from Vienna. The move signals a major political shift as Vienna confirms the cabinet's departure amid ongoing upheaval.
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Amsterdam
Vienna
Authority to Increase Wheat Price Under Hoover Watch
Washington June 23 Blan ket authority to raise wheat prices at primary and other markets with Food Administrator Hoover approval above the 2.20 a bushel minimum set by February 21 proclamation is issued by the food corpora tive of order under the food control law The corporation will raise its capital stock from 50 000 000 to 150 000 000 in par 100 shares All stock will be government owned and will be bought by the food administration from the gov ernment as needed to support the 2.20 price and any authorized increases
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Owas
Howe
Senate
Senate Taericulture
House of Congress
Washington
Hoover
Tsat
Food Administration
Debs Voice Raised at Rally Denies Disloyal Speech
Eugene V. Debs addressed about 600 socialists at a Terre Haute ball park, denying disloyal statements from Canton remarks. He repeated that if war serves profiteers he will stand with the people and defended Bolshevik sympathies while condemning allies' war aims.
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Terre Haute
Tid
Eugene V. del In
Ball Park
Canton
Ohio
Party Artivi
Y. Debs
LW. W
Soviet government will not change course against counter revolutionaries
Moscow reports that the Bolshevik government will persist with its stance against enemy actions and will pursue compulsory disarmament. Foreign Minister Ter Times or equivalent asserted no compromise possible with counter revolutionaries tied to alleged conspiracy against the Soviet state.
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Moscow
Jane
Werden
Tchitehlerm
Nedys
Sevier Pavernment
Baer's Last Fight Described By Officer
An officer recounts the final clash involving Baer, detailing how he and a Lafayette squadron fought against the Vana. The letter to Mrs. Mma Hier Dyer explains Baer’s death and the events leading to it. Dated May 28, 1818, the message laments the loss and preserves memory of the fallen.
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Baer
Tdeut
Haut Baer
Fort Wayne
Fone
Lafayette Bacardi
Amlay
Mes
Mma Hier Dyer
Ldent
Biers
Jewish Welfare Fund Drive Opens In Fort Wayne Burst
A large Fort Wayne crowd gathered at Warner Street and Muirfield Avenue for a war fund rally led by Rabbi Weinstein. The Jewish Welfare Fund aims to raise 35 000 locally after New York directors increased the quota. Prominent subscribers include Abe Ackerman Leopol d Freiburger Kraus and Apfelbaum and others. the drive continues this week with pledges pouring in.
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Fort Wayne
Comer
Warner Street
Muirfield Avenue
War Fund
Kathi Leon Harrison
New York
Hyman
Abe Ackerman
Leopold Freiburger
Kraus & Apfelbaum
J. Feeburger
Isaac, Weil
Abe Weil
Stifel
Joan Stilenan
Flan
Clinges
Alan Fy Locker
Miedees
Weinstein
Weather forecast for Michigan on Monday and Monday night
A mixed weather outlook for Michigan features cloudy skies and a mild, unsettled pattern. Forecasts indicate a chance of light rain or drizzle as wavering fronts pass, with temperatures in seasonal ranges and variable winds throughout the day.
Campaign Opens Today in Fort Wayne War Savings Drive
Fort Wayne launches its war savings stamps and certificates drive with team workers, captains, and a citywide pledge to fund Uncle Sam. Luncheons and daily reports have prepared volunteers to meet the quota, urging every citizen to respond to the government appeal.
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Fort Wayne
Sam
United States
Austrian Losses Said To Be 180000 In Italian Front
Invading pincers driven back at all points as heavy rains swell the Piave River and fighting grows difficult. The Austrian force is reported to have suffered about 180000 casualties, with the enemy retreating toward the Adriatic Sea.
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Piave
Adriatic Sea
Morale of the Allies Boosted by Piave Counteroffensive
Reports describe Austrian attempts to cross the Piave thwarted as Italian and Allied forces press the retreating Austrians from Montello to the Adriatic. Losses reach 180,000 with bridges swept away by floods. Allied aircraft and field guns inflict heavy damage as the enemy fails to pierce the line.
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Italy
Piave
Montello
Adriatic Sea
Eighty Five Dead in Gary Wreck
The Hagenbeck Wallace circus train wreck near Gary Indiana killed an estimated eighty five people with sixty missing and twenty four identified. Authorities, morgues in Gary and Hammond, race to tally the dead as fire and wreckage burn. An inquest is planned in Hammond with testimony expected from dispatch officials and crew.
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Gary
Ind
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Michigan Central Railroad
Jay
Hammond
Edward M. Ballard
F. S. Whipple
Gustave Krauss
Pattmana
New York
Chieaga
Deferred Class Men Meet To-night
A meeting of all deferred classmen of the Twenty fourth precinct Eighth ward will be held at Concormia college by Tanasium Monday evening June 24 at 7 o'clock. As men are urgently requested to be present.
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Concormia College
Tanasium
Town Battered by Main Street Fire Tragedy
Berne Indiana suffered a disastrous blaze on Main Street as flames destroyed a block including the Fair store and a dry goods firm. A wall collapsed trapping Berne druggist John Craig, killed. Fireman Paul Ether injured. hotel and bank threatened. total loss estimated at about 200000 with partial insurance coverage.
New American Ace Downs Five Planes in One Day
Sergt David Butt of Newton Mass brought down five German planes on the western front June 1. Three victories are officially recorded while two await investigation. If credited, Butt would total fifteen aerial victories, surpassing Lieut Frank Baylies as the top American ace. Only Rene Fonck has surpassed a five-plane day, downing six planes in two days.
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Sergt David Butt
Newton
Mass
Sergi. Putnam
Frank Baylies
New Bedford
Aées
Rene Fonck
Alx
Austrian Offensive Forecast to Persist in Alpine Front
Rome reports Premier Orlando describing the Austrian attack as a defeat for the enemy and noting Austrian concentrations in Tyrol and Trentino for a renewed assault. A proposed Monte Grappa memorial to honor heroism drew broad support despite months of turmoil.
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Rome
Premiar Orlando
Ceived
Tyrol
Trentoini
Monte Grappa & Hatoral
Besn
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Big Ty
Tress Lawver
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John Craig
Walter B. Grever
Star
Berne
Mainstreet
Main Street
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Smith
bulté‘Ing
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Progress Furniture Company
Fatr
Honerinea
Walle
Bryem
Flamer
Alpine Hotel
People's State Bank
Bank
Ding
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