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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
10
Secretary Baker plans a July draft of 220000 additional registrants for the 1918 class. The fixation of five classes sets the drawing as less important than last year, determining only the registrant's place within their assigned class.
A national draft lottery drawing for the 800,000 registrants from June 5 is scheduled for Thursday in the original lottery room. Secretary Baker will draw the first number at 9:30 a.m., with officials from both the Senate and House invited. The process is expected to take about three hours, far shorter than last year’s seventeen-hour event.
President Wilson reportedly opposes the change as Senate discussions unfold. Lawmakers consider extending the act to swap 18 years of service for a 40 year term, with debates over military implications and eligibility. Continued on page 12.
Ceremony marks Papstone laying at Chic Leone Pte as crowd expected to reach several thousand. State Council of Defense official MT Motey and Governor Goodrich may attend with local committees coordinating the event amid efforts against disease and public health drives. Continued on Page 12.
Rome announces that American troops will likely be in Italy early in July following a formal notification to Italian authorities by State Senator Cotille of New York on an official mission. The move signals direct American unit participation alongside Allied forces in the Italian theater.
Edward Shortt, chief secretary for Ireland, told the Commons he believes a German plot in Ireland endangers Britain. He cited German contact with Ireland, messages between Ireland and Germany, and a canvas boat similar to Hanover craft. He noted ammunition loaded into submarines and sightings of subs connected to the plan.
June 25 Ashington. Provost Crowder urged governors to mobilize 220,000 white registrants for general service between July 22 and 25. The plan aims to reach 3,000,000 under arms by August 1, with state quotas led by New York 22,241 and Ohio 12,200. Indiana is allotted 7,700 for Camp Taylor, Kentucky, Michigan 8,900 for Camp Custer, and Iowa 17,849.
Gen Diaz forces Austrians into disorderly retreat across the Montello plateau as Italian troops press along the Piave front to the Adriatic Sea. Allied forces report heavy losses for the enemy and continued pursuit to end the threat.
The Internal Revenue Bureau expands notices across districts to enforce income reporting. Taxpayers face five percent penalties and heavy fines for belated income statements. Many businesses and individuals are urged to file promptly to avoid prosecution and penalties.
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A fragmented notice reports a Day of Drive total of 743.09 dollars with booth submissions totaling 6045.00. Mentions of men’s teams, subscriptions, and a fundraiser appear, though text is garbled. References indicate follow up on page 12 column 4 for continuation.
A Washington dispatch argues that Germany's war aims are unfounded and that blame is placed on Russia for the conflict. It notes foreign ministers, peace efforts, and the view that Germany sought to renew old aims by pressuring for peace negotiations before their strength grew too strong. The piece discusses attempts to fasten responsibility on others and the diplomats' interpretation of intentions.
Allied dispatch reports Italians cleared the Austrian rear guards from the west bank of the Piave and hold a river front from Monte Grappa to the Adriatic. Heavy Austrian reserves arrive from the east as pontoon bridges fail with rising Piave hindering pursuit. Casualties mount on both sides. widespread fighting continues as the Italy’s advance presses toward the Adriatic coast.
June 25 dispatches report some rear victory for Italy while Germans show little movement toward the Hatian front. Observers note disorganized enemy retreat and warn of morale strains and internal instability within Austria as the military situation remains unsettled ahead of any broader offensive.
Report from the Zionist convention notes 8000 Jews pledging support for Allied efforts in Palestine. Dr A Newman of Philadelphia outlines plans to fund a Jewish army. Major Brouman White discusses British recruiting in the Union. The gathering focuses on mobilization, meetings, and routine business.
Copenhagen June 25 Russian red guards reportedly broke into the Ekaterinburg residence of Nicholas Romanoff the former Russian emperor and murdered him according to the Stockholm dispatch to the National Tidende via the Russian newspaper Vja.
Washington June 25. The first division of the American army landed in France one year ago tomorrow, eighteen days after General Pershing arrived. In the twelve months, the division has grown into an army. By July a million men will have been sent forward, with another million in camps and ready to move. A third million will fill gaps at home as divisions sail for the front. Secretary Baker estimates 65 to 70 percent of the men shipped are combatants. The first division now numbers 650,000, backed by a 250,000 strong supply and transport system. Continued on Page 12, Column 2.
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