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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
13
Official Washington reports frame the retreat as chaotic with Italians close behind. Disarray in Austrian lines suggests German offensive plans could be disrupted, potentially weakening their forward movement in France. officials warn the setback may weigh on overall campaign prospects.
Washington reports say Germany’s offensive may be upset by Austrian defeat along the Piave river. Officials note a central powers blow to morale and possible readjustment of plans in France. Baker sent congratulatory telegram to Italy after Austrian rout began on the Piave. The message followed word of Italian forces smashing the retreating enemy.
A series of planned meetings and a luncheon for men's teams mark the ongoing savings drive. Several key gatherings are scheduled to advance fundraising efforts and unite participants in support of the campaign.
Women volunteers gathered at Hills Temple to push a donation campaign. Several teams were still reporting at 4 pm while Mary Trans led as general chair, with Martha and Jeanne Staples directing booths at Bale's hotel corner and Levy coordinating campaign efforts downtown.
The report summarizes test day results across teams including women’s divisions with total points and first day standings. It notes reeled outcomes and references continued coverage on page 21 column a as the war effort details unfold.
Washington reports say Allied partners are seeking a concrete plan to support Russia while upholding President Wilson's pledge to stand behind Russia. Despite frank exchanges easing misunderstandings, no unified agreement has emerged and divergences among entente governments persist.
In Ammond Indiana June 24 three investigations of the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train wreck focus on testimony by Alonzo Sargent engineer of the Michigan Central equipment train which collided with the circus car killing 85. Sargent, who returned on bond after disappearing after the crash, faces questions from federal state and county investigators as the inquest opens with Michigan Central attorney McFadden urging that the accident was unavoidable due to illness sleepiness and failure to see danger signals. No new bodies were identified today.
Washington reports German submarines have sunk a British transport carrying 67 missing crew members off the Delaware capes. The ship had no troops aboard and was torpedoed without warning. Eighty-one survivors taken from four lifeboats, three boats missing, search ongoing. The vessel’s fate points to a homeward or raiding submarine off the American coast.
The Women of Weechington Gay shin announce last day for baby registration on Wednesday 26. Parents not yet registered should present their babies between 9 and 11 at Wailea.
Federal investigators report A Mitchell Palmer moved to seize three German owned firms with combined capital of 3.5 million dollars. The targets include Dickerson, Petner & Co and Terisloh & Co at Broadway, with Cuban plants, and the American Storage Company of Puerto Rico. A New York lawyer advised shifting assets to a New York corporation before the United States entered the war.
Enemy losses on the western Piave river bank are claimed as complete by Charles forces with 45000 prisoners reported. Emperor’s men allegedly saved a store of food and guns while advancing, as King Victor Emmanuel confirms the victory.
The Austrian war office admits troops of Emperor Charles were forced to evacuate the Montello plateau and pull back toward the Venetian plains as bad weather and Piave flooding hindered operations. Italian attacks under General Diaz’s command pressed the invaders back along the river leaving only scattered western-bank units. King Victor Emmanuel III’s forces pursued, with cavalry harassment of the retreating foe.
Federal agents seized farmer Vern Speigle of Seipio township and served a warrant after a habeas corpus writ was granted by a U S commissioner and heard in superior court. The incident followed a claim of unlawful arrest and ties to postwar bond or loyalty sentiment.
London reports Premier George states the next months will bring angrier action as American troops strengthen. He questions whether these forces can alter the campaign, noting Britain should stand by ally if Russia seeks justice and support. Cont ends on page 7B.
The Rabbi Wise lecture at the Majestic theatre drew donations totaling 65735 dollars with receipts of 82795 and expenses of 180. The lecture described experiences on various battlefronts and benefited the American Red Cross chapter.
American forces on the Marne last night seized the northwestern Belleau Wood, clearing German positions and taking several prisoners and five machine guns. The attack followed a heavy barrage and left the woods in American hands. A separate front-line clash east of St Die near the Vonges yielded two American casualties as German raids continued, with shelling in the Toul sector in retaliation.
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