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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1918

Page

15

Revised List of Dead in Wreck

Gary Indiana June twenty three revised list of known dead in Gary wreck follows names across multiple states and roles. James Connor Bliss Verna Connor Arthur Dievicks Joseph Diericks Max Freeh Big Red Barnum Jennie Ward Eddie Devoe Victoria McDhy Virgil Barnett Nellie Jewell Louise Cottrell Joseph Coyle jr Jebb Cattanaes Bessie Cattanace George Brown Tevay Jessup Henry Miller Charles Rooney Warl MacShiel Berry Henry Swansen

Gary Ind James Connor Bliss Okla Verna Connor Biliss Arthur Dievicks Erickton Joseph Diericks Max Freeh Eddie Devoe New York Mone McDhy Equestrienne Michi- Run Victoria McDhy Michigan Virgil Barnett Bilas Okt Nellie Jewell Tiger Horseback Act Washington Louise Cottrell London Joseph Coyle Cincinnati

Jewish Welfare Fund Rallies Support For War Aid

A Jewish Welfare Fund gathering lauds American liberty and urges broad support for relief efforts. Speakers praise Jewish volunteers aiding war refugees from Palestine and Europe, stressing organized giving, personal sacrifice, and unity under the Stars and Stripes. The event cites famine, exposure, and child hunger among displaced Jews and calls for continued aid.

Enlisted Canadian Soldier Heads Overseas in Dominion Trains

The 38 year old man, formerly of 422 Wiebke street, now serves in the Canadian overseas infantry and is en route as a member of Company Boot battalion. He began as a Me Pennsylvania railway switchman and brakeman, then joined Hamilton Ontario to enlist in the dominion trains to participate in the great war. His experience as an American Tallrouder is noted, and he is described as the son of the British army.

Teun Thareisen St. Laub Hia Alameas Dering Malentine Trethren Chideen Pheu Hotives Tania Ameri Israel Harrison William Cormany America Taeran Braman Canadian Overseas Infantry Wiebke Street Pennsylvania Hamilton Ont Dominion Civilife Yalie

Starvation Call Promotes Humane Service to Gert

Fragmentary line stresses starvation, gimianity, and humane lives as savers. It links service with the highest form of consecration to Gert, conveying a religious or ethical exhortation.

Gert

Austrians Retreat After Major Front Move

Reports claim Austrian losses reached 180000 as Austrian forces retreated across the Vince river line. Allied forces, including British and French troops, pressed advances across northern Italian fronts with German resistance holding in trenches. Details describe Italian and allied efforts pushing toward the Venetia plains and the Pilteve river area amid shifting fronts and renewed offensives.

Campaign opens today in Fort Wayne drives for war savings

The Fort Wayne campaign opens today to boost government war savings stamps and certificates. Leaders urge immediate participation, citing past drives' strong performances and claiming the city will not fail the country. Frost damaged crops. growers advised to replant cucumbers for pickles with free seed and guaranteed good prices from D. M. Sears Co.

Fort Wayne D. M. Sears CO

Deaths Nicholls and Hanes in Indiana and Ohio

The death of Mrs Ellen Nicholls of War Indiana occurred at Lutheran hospital from acute cholerostitis. She was brought to the city in June and will be buried at Fairview cemetery Warsaw on Wednesday. Surviving are a husband and several children. Hanne Louis C Hanes, 3h, died at St Josephs hospital after a stroke. Surviving relatives include the widow and her parents Mr and Mrs J Hanes of Tiffin Ohio with two brothers and a sister. Funeral from the home on West Third street and interment at Lindenwood cemetery scheduled for an hour to be announced.

Louis C. Hanes St. Joseph's Hospital Melusle J. Hanes Tiffin Ohio West Third Street Lindenwood Cemetery Annoujeril

Great Fire Ravages Town Hotel and Stores

Fire raged for hours causing great damage to a town hotel and adjacent rooms. Several people suffered burns and cuts while aiding firefighters as debris and fleeing residents filled streets. Telegraph operators diverted calls to assist, while winds and collapsing structures threatened further catastrophe.

Linwall Uhak

Eighty Five Dead in Gary Wreck

Grim details emerge as officials describe the Gary wreck casualties. Deputies and coroners work the scene with the list of injured hospitalized in Hammond and nearby towns. Relatives gather as gruesome evidence and temporary markers aid identification while authorities prepare an official inquest.

Gary Wreck Hammond Vietins Rou Pegsmen Bart Yeenay Peres Pansat Andor

Indiana Commission to Probe Wreck Near Gary

The Indiana Public Service Commission will hold an inquiry into the circus train wreck on the Michigan Central railroad five miles west of Indianapolis. Commissioner Charles Woodwards will lead the hearing, likely joint with Interstate Commerce Commission representatives. Inspectors David B. Matthews and J. Martin were sent from Indianapolis to gather facts. their reports will be presented to the commission tomorrow morning.

Indianatolas Trndiana Public Service Commission Michigan Cent Tnd Charles Woodwards Commission Comroner Edwards Interstate Commerce Gary Indiana Commission David B. Matthews J. Martin Uth Indianapoli

Subs boost Navy recruiting amid Atlantic patrols and long coast watch

The appearance of German submarines off the Atlantic coast and Marine expedition to France spurred recruiting, boosting naval enlisted totals to 450 officers and 4,808 men. Enlistments in the naval reserve rose as reports of sea raiders increased, while a later weekly tally added dozens more. The surge signals banner recruitment month ahead. The report mentions other local cases of arrests and robberies with brief details, including a $71 theft and charges against individuals in separate incidents.

Washington Atlantic Marine France Mavy Daniely Pune Armantiv West Indies Wella Sti S. Sehura Geer North Chraline Priday Calidl Stesmoer Florida Rex¢Ne Sehurz Sehuyrze Charga jRaval

Baers Last Fight Described By Officer

An officer describes Baers final engagement near Daim while two squadron members faced danger in heavy fog. Observers could not confirm exact events. motor trouble and unknown enemy movements hinder details. The message notes Baers disappearance and ongoing search efforts by the pilots and authorities.

Baers

Desecration at Hammett Tadt Church by German Sympathizers

Federal authorities investigate as German sympathizers faulted for desecrating Hammett Tadt Presbyterian Church in St. Louis after sermons critical of Germany. Interior damaged with walls torn, flag shredded, pulpit and pews hacked, Bible and hymnals ruined.

ST. Louis Germany Hey. W. Ch Inhnston

Peace terms Turkish newspaper outlines

A Turkish paper printed in Switzerland outlines proposed postwar terms reflecting public opinion. It envisions Turkish supremacy, Egypt reestablishment, Persian independence via removing the Huntieh, and redrawn spheres including a Turkish prince in Crete and a German prince in Georgia, with territorial shifts involving Armenia, Hungary, and northern Italy.

Pashl Switzerland Anti Mesbern Thurkey Saya Armenian Hungaria Pobrudia Denstings Dedeaser Italy Turkey Cyrenaica Crete

General Pershing's Daily Communique Noted

The dispatch notes a single activity by American troops under General Pershing, with a brief public statement. It states Section A describes quiet advancement and Section B reports nothing to report for the section.

Generah Pershbug Sauit

Fort Wayne Daily Weather Summary from Local Office

Weather data from the U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau in Fort Wayne Indiana shows measurements for the day at 1 pm. It records highest and lowest temperatures for the date and month as well as precipitation and humidity percentages.

U. S. Department of Agriculture Ollicg Weather Bureau Fort Wayne Indiana Lion B. Lion Nike Rele Beth

Black Freeze Sets Back Ten County score

In the lowland regions heavy frost damaged crops and gardens, with routes blocked and property losses reported. Officials noted widespread damage to polynies and bears, while claims of several hundred acres affected marked the extent of early winter weather impact across county areas.

New Haven Road Wreck Injures Several Travelers

A locomotive exhaust valve failure on the New Haven Road caused steam to blast into three railroad cars of the express from New York to Boston. Several passengers received injuries not believed to be fatal. The incident occurred near North Pennsylvania Avenue with local reports noting numerous wounded.

NEW LO Box Conn Ladon Rede Roaches New Toth Boston Ab Faybroal Sabellon New York Lxea Lirven Aml Haytford Prilrona Toe Miet

Rescue on the Sea After Union of S Schurz Collision

Passengers of the German gunboat Schurz recount a dramatic collision with the steamship Florida near Honolulu in dawn fog. The Florida saved crew and passengers, though several suffered fractures, while the Schurz sank with only a few survivors reaching lifeboats and rafts before foundering.

Japan United States Seturg Schurz Florida Vivor

British and American Troops Praise From France Front

In France British Army reports laud American troops for their strong morale and effective work with short training. A British officer, describing an American contingent, calls them magnificent physically and in performance. Meanwhile German threats persist with raids common as both sides watch closely. A notable action southwest of Carrelete saw Scottish troops seize trenches, dominate 700 yards of front, and destroy dugouts with high casualties.

France Walia Agmahist Weips de Monch Snd Franch Hng Carrelete Thisrea

With the American Army in France June 28 War Report

The army corps in the Toul sector commends the division for its fine work at Mirray with praise for initiative, defense, and sharp attacks. Chaplain Rev Walter Danke of Worcester Mass dies from shell wound near the front, the first American chaplain to give his life on the front, decorated earlier for gallantry at Apremont.

Fraxch Army Corps Toul Mirray Vpranceh Walter Danke Worcester Mass 1Th Infantry Dankers Apremont

Balloon Basket Washed Ashore Near New York Beach

Report from New York on June 2 states a basket from an observation balloon washed ashore on a beach. Authorities aboard a naval vessel say there is no indication of a wreck and no owner identified. The event is under investigation by the Navy with no recent wrecks along the Atlantic coast confirmed.

New York Tenes Navi Sre Beithes Atlantic

Priests and Brothers in Annual Retreat at Notre Dame

The number of priests and brothers from Austin New Orleans Chinro Windertown Wis Portland and Washington T gathered at Notre Dame University for their annual retreat. The retreat continues Sunday with the annual chapter of the congregation meeting to assign duties to various schools and churches under supervision of the congregation's leadership.

Routh Tad Notre Pane University Austin Texas New Orleans Chinro Windertown Wis Portland Ore Cinsheinnatl Washington T Ahnuwl Chapter Asaenet Ihr

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