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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
13
An enlarged army program targets about 3.5 million soldiers under arms by August with near 1.5 million in France and calls for additional billions in funding. The plan envisions millions more joining the armed forces, expanding manpower across theaters as World War demands intensify.
Secretary Baker told the senate military committee that within three months a revised enlarged army plan will be sent to congress to show maximum wartime effort, with billions more funding and millions more troops. General March said American forces in France are five months ahead of schedule, with about 3,500,000 ultimately projected.
Washington June 20 The Senate nears a decision on a proposed amendment to the federal constitution granting woman suffrage. Debate centers on army appropriations and the need for pairing votes to advance or block the resolution, with projections suggesting possible delay until Thursday or later. Administrations support the measure, and many senators attend related discussions as gallery seats fill.
A federal grand jury investigates the Chicago Aircraft Board and its local branch. Officials named include United Dieteret Attorney Harris and EL Clyne. Allegations center on improper money transfers, inflated salaries, and unverified postings for inspectors amid months of unsettled conduct.
Chairman Fred Van Nuys announced that the Democratic state committee and nominees will hold a meeting in every congressional district to launch the fall campaign. A long session at Richmond and an executive two-hour gathering at the Westcott hotel are planned, followed by an informal reception with candidates and committee members.
Paris municipal council voted to rename Avenue Trocadero to President Wilson and to place name plates before July fourth. Rue Luxembourg was renamed Rue Guynemer for Captain George Guynemer. The avenue from Alexander II bridge to the Invalides was renamed Avenue General Galliani in honor of the military governor of Paris who died in May 1916. The council halted naming streets after living persons.
The American advance in Belleau wood near France led to German prisoners numbering 250 to 260, including seven officers. Captured Germans recounted enemy tactics and morale, while American troops under officers like Raymond S. Howell described the assault through open woods, a wheat field, and heavy shellfire, as dawn broke on a decisive clash.
Reports from Washington indicate Alexander Kerensky, the former Russian premier, travels toward America to rally support from Russians abroad and discuss his aims to curb German influence. Officials see potential impacts on allied plans and Russian politics as Kerensky’s visit prompts speculation on his reform agenda and possible military actions.
Prominent city figures including Rev Z A Nipper L B Berly Thompson and F O Shemeosd sign up as field secretaries of the U S A L for service in camps and cantonments. They await training and assignment and may soon join the war effort. A recruiting committee in Fort Wayne, led by F E Yarnell Judge O N Heaton Robert Keerher Theodore Wentz and A J Randall, will interview applicants for service and for motor truck driver roles.
Lieutenant Cyrus F. Chamberlain, a Princeton graduate and new infantry pilot, was killed in a French front airplane accident. A cablegram to Mr. Chamberlain confirmed the death while details remain unavailable.
The dewini welfare fund appeals for subscriptions to support relief work. Readers donate amounts listed, including 1000 at the woul and several smaller gifts from Columbus and other sponsors. Names such as Hotta Hras and Bishop Alerding appear in the contributor roster with varied amounts as the fund continues.
Archibald Hurd in a Daily Telegraph column notes May is favorable to the Allies as many submarines sail but enemy shipping losses rise per ton sunk. He cites German sea offensive continuing in May with vigor. 24,000 tons of British tonnage sunk versus 874,000 in May of the prior year.
Georgia today became the thirteenth state to ratify the prohibition amendment to the federal constitution as both houses approved ratification. The Senate vote was 26 to 2 and the House 429 to 24 with the session opening shortly before. A "Work or Fight" bill, modeled on laws in other states and approved by President White, was introduced in both houses.
Indiana and Michigan forecast issued. Lower Michigan mostly fair Thursday with possible light showers in extreme north. Friday expected cooler with variable winds and clear to partly cloudy skies.
New York June 21 prominent figures in the Emergency Relief Society withdraw from the organization amid indictments against Mrs Story and her sons for alleged misuse of funds. Former president Renewal of the Willighters of American Revolution is reported to face charges, with details of a scheme to divert contributions to private pockets. Other named figures include Rear Admiral Brady A. Fiske and Mrs Simon Baruch.
Washington December 21. The War era draft machinery will start anew tomorrow to draw order numbers for 744 408 men who registered in 1918. Secretary Baker will oversee the initial capsule drawing at 9 40. Provost Marshal Crowder will continue the process with the final capsule expected by noon. The event fixes the relative position of registrants within their class on return questionnaires. Last year the numbers determined service order.
Pledges from all teams total 884,567 dollars as workers push harder to speed up the drive. City must show greater spirit to meet its quota.
Fort Wayne and Allen County trail the war savings quota by more than $1.0 million with only three days left. Citizens and firms have pledged up to $1,000 individually while canvassing teams urge purchases of government securities to support the national effort.
Allied forces report success in pushing Austrians back along the Lower Piave front. American units held key ground north of the woud and cleared the western bank as around 400 prisoners were taken. Firing and shelling disrupted enemy lines for thirteen hours as Americans tightened positions with heavy artillery and demolition teams. Continued fighting and patrols extended into nearby sectors with ongoing efforts to remove remaining German forces.
London reports official WWI aviation communique covering raids on Bruges and Ostend docks from June 20 to 28. Bombs caused damage, ships, mines located or sunk, and submarines attacked. A seaplane landed near Holland coast after Dutch coast battle. claims include German losses and an American airman internment.
President Wilson sent a message praising General Diaz for Spanish allies failures against Austria. He noted America’s pride and the world’s sense of a great blow to tyranny, commending the Allied successes and the brave deeds of Italy in wartime.
At Hammond Indiana June 26 a Michigan Central engineer Onzo Sargent was held to the grand jury on involuntary manslaughter charges after last Saturdays rear end collision with a Hagenbeck Wallace circus train. His fireman Gullives was also held with bonds set at 8000 and 5000 dollars respectively. Forty seven unidentified victims were buried at a service led by a Roman Catholic priest and clergyman with Showman's League members in attendance.
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