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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
9
Interstate Commerce Commission suspends until October 28 the proposed 15 percent advance sought by carriers. The commission announces that an emergency at this time does not exist, thus turning down the revenue plea for shipments during wartime.
June 29 Washington The interstate commerce commission rejected railroads plea for a 14 percent freight rate rise and signaled a modest four percent gross increase for eastern lines. It approved higher class rates and yields from coal coke and iron ore while noting railroad prosperity and ample resources for transport. War price claims were largely rejected as farmers and carriers faced shifting costs.
Democratic editors from across the nation gather in Indianapolis for a Mid-summer meeting of the Democratic Editorial Association. A blanket resolution endorses eliminating politics from the Council of State Defense and supports troop inspections and war prosecutions, amid debate over a proposed Crinket resolution.
In Phoenix on June 29 a bulletin reports Governor Campbell labeling copper miner agitation as bruinsh, sinister German character and requesting a wartime inquiry by the War Department into the situation.
The article outlines President Wilson's push for a dry amendment and national prohibition, with letters between Wilson and congressional leaders. It notes Senate hesitations, party factions, and efforts to delay passage while harmonizing divergent views on the reform. The piece underscores the political maneuvering surrounding the temperance issue.
Leonard M Wallstein, commissioner of accounts, interrogates Captain Alongze Cooper over the failed police diary search in Ruth Cruger murder case. Cooper resists and is accused of evasive answers as the inquiry widens, with the diary search continuing and a possible new lead emerging from Alfred Cavehs’s residence.
The article discusses Major Graves and a possible Forestry Unit to aid American forces in France. It notes recruitment of volunteers from New England stores and British support, with equipment and machinery prepared for immediate sawmill work.
Reports from Washington and St Louis describe plans and rumors of a Marine brigade joining General Pershing’s forces. The text notes efforts to raise units, potential deployment to the front, and Army schedules while acknowledging incomplete information.
Intense fighting in Ceray and Carbeny near Verdun with hill 304 and Avecourt wood as centers. Germans finally held Cerny after repeated attacks, while the Germans along the Laan-Fime road near Corbeny were repulsed, suffering heavy losses. Berlin reports capture of French positions near Malancourt Eanes in Verdun sector, 2000 meters long and 50 meters deep.
Sturgis Mich June 29 the Go Cart factory was totally destroyed by fire at three this morning. Loss is 400000 insured. Origin unknown but company officials investigate. Spontaneous combustion suspected. Fire began in the upholstering room where inflammable material is stored. Firemen arrived as the blaze raged and efforts to control it failed. Building erected in 1908 and 250 men were employed.
Prime Minister pledges England can endure if submarine threats stay contained. Glasgow report notes calls for calm amid mixed public sentiment, with warnings that antiwar factions could complicate Europe’s path to peace. Continued discussion points to Entente positions and potential shifts if Germany resumes aggression.
War era pages show domestic fire news and rail appeals. Sturgis Michigan reports a 400000 fire with troop movements lacking detail. Railroads plea rejected while encryption of wartime finance and court notes appear across sections.
Only 1,224 volunteers accepted nationwide as of yesterday, with the regular Navy short of the 150,000 goal and reserves likely to rely on conscription. States like New York and California report deficits, while total strength is listed near 64,080 with ongoing recruitment amid war demands.
Troedsman contend division sales TManiner Torso Hewser Co Histuseystant JL Caliper resign from the cam and move to Memphis Tennessee where they will act as manager and assistant respectively of kite operations in several states. The resignations took effect Wednesday but were not fully processed. The two men, noted for long service, plan to join a rival firm. The outgoing manager agreed to remain a week. The moves affect the Bowser division with no immediate replacements named.
The report indicates a variable weekend with possible showers and cooler conditions. Forecasters expect unsettled skies Saturday night through Sunday with gusty winds and chances of light rain, impacting outdoor plans for residents and travelers.
Wrecked two miles of the Dupont De Nemours Powder plant near Aguilar Colorado, injuring many and killing three workers. One hundred fifty employees at the mills. Communications with the plant cut. Cause unknown. Denver reports name Jeandell and two workers killed. Also notes torpedoing of four British cargo steamers with no crew details.
The Home Telephone Company surrenders its license and franchise under city and state actions. The company will operate under an indeterminate permit from the Public Service Commission after a state act enabling such operation. Led by WL Moellering and Frank B Hohn, the action moves the company into new regulatory status.
Democratic chairmen from the district discussed eliminating party lines and selecting top candidates for delegates to the constitutional convention. Attendees included Calvin Crown, Anon Cal, Har tigen, Whitley, Cleland, and others, with plans to nominate key figures for the delegate slate.
Fort Wayne youths from the vicinity appear at the Officers' School. The readable fragments mention attendees aligned with local groups and references to municipal streets and institutions, indicating a formal program with local representation. The text lists names and affiliations in a partial, OCR-derived format.
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