Offensive Fails Peace Drive Advances Hopes For Germany
Paris dispatches report Berlin clings to hope for a just peace while Allied pressure grows. Front activity near Mont Didier and the Oise is described as limited but ongoing with French patrols taking prisoners in Champagne. British raids north of Pathone yielded prisoners and machine guns as defense stiffens around Paris.
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Berlin
Paris
Mito
Fett Journal
Mont Didier
Mediere
Petit Parisien
Jrrmey
Rupprecht of
Ravarid
Gist
Maine
War Office
Ty , Aay
Oise
Aisne
Rheims
Champlat
Bridny
Champagne Region
Uasen
Inned
Manniater
Pacific “Works
Caine
Humanite
United
London
Khuyat
Hove
France
Isp
Windon
Aorovay
Germany
Former Governor Osborn Attacks Ford in Senate Fight
Former Michigan Governor Chase Osborn harshly denounces Henry Ford as unfit to sit in the U.S. Senate and warns Republicans against Ford's bid. Osborn argues Ford is dangerous to Michigan and would pose a threat comparable to Lafolle, urging party leaders to reject the Democrats’ coalition.
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Chase Osborn
Henry Ford
Ford
United States Senate
Interned German Officers and Compulsory Labor Questioned
In June the Swiss Legation in Washington was asked to investigate whether German officers interned in the United States can be compelled to work. Deputy Streswemans questioned the government and London papers cited a photo of Captain Keme. Colonel Frannzecky said it is not clear if officers face such labor duties.
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Ansterdam
Washington
United States
Teichstag
Wolf Bureau
Streswemans
London
Keme
Frannzecky
Four Year Old Boy Gravely Injured by a Horse
Lester Smith four years old was kicked by a horse while his parents Harves and Mrs Smith watched on Maumee Avenue near Esal. He suffered critical head injuries with a crushed skull and brain damage. He was rushed to St Josephs Hospital where Dr Frank Dinnen performed an operation but doctors say there is little chance of recovery.
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Bates
Lester Smith
St Josephs
Vrs Harves Smith
Edsall Avenue
Maumee Avenue
Esal
Mix Smith
Charles Rainier
Gme
St Josephe Hospital
Frank Dinnen
Pope Protests Seizure of Church Bells by Invaders
Pope Benedict protested an Austrian order regulating church bells in occupied territories and urged revocation. The Corriere della Sera notes similar actions succeeded in Belgium, with Cardinal Mercere's letter cited as hope to avert bell seizures in invaded Italian regions.
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Pope
Associated Pree
Rome
Benedict
Corrigie Gmalla
Vatican
Belgium
Mercere
Italy
Army casualty list reports 81 names and details
Washington June 15 The army casualty list contained 81 names with breakdowns by status including killed in action died of wounds died of accident and wounded in action The report lists officers and soldiers with limited hometowns and ranks and notes several names among the severely wounded and those who died in action and of wounds
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Associated Press
Washington
Jewett Williams Athronia
Amiel Ty Langendorf
Switzerland
Lieut
Russell A
Warner
Washington D
Elmer B Silver Jr
Woburn
Dowd
Draft Treaty With Britain Formal Note Exchange
A draft treaty with Britain is described as a formal note exchange. The wording suggests preliminary steps toward a bilateral agreement and a formal communication between officials.
British American Draft Treaty Exempts Select Immigrants
A historical note describes a draft treaty between Britain and America exempting certain noncitizen groups from the draft while residing in the United States. It outlines age ranges 21 to 41 and 29 to 41 for Canadians and Australians and mentions reciprocal respect if draft laws widen.
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America
Great Britain
Canada
Draft rules under British American Military convention
The British American Military convention would place Americans ages 21 to 36 under draft in Great Britain and Canada, with exemptions for Irish and Australians in the U S. The treaty requires a formal note exchange between the U S and Great Britain to align draft applications and limits for Americans in Britain and Canada.
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United Press
Washington
Great Britain
Canada
United States Senate
United States
Great Beftain
Sixty-Three Marines Listed as Casualties in France
The report lists sixty three Marines among the dead and wounded on the French front. Many officers are among those named in the fighting record.
Marines Casualty List Excludes Indiana Names
Washington June 15 report from the Navy Department lists sixty three Marines among the dead and wounded. The tally includes eight killed in action fifty five wounded severely with captains and lieutenants named from Missouri Connecticut New Jersey and Canton. No Indiana men appear on the list.
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Washington
Navy Department
Indiana
Dend
EF Duncan
St Joseph Mo
Caldwell
Robinson Flartford
Orlando C Crowther
Canton
Clarence
Dennis Hackensck
Met
Donald F Duncan
Caliwell
Robinwog
Hirtford Conn
Fall from 7000 feet ends safely in Fort Bill flight
A letter from Lt McCarron recounts a high altitude eclipse observation flight from Fort Bill Oklahoma. An airplane plunged to 7000 feet but the aviator regained control and landed safely with an infantry officer aboard.
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Calted Press
New York
McCarron
Fort Bill Okla
United Press
Fred Dean
British
Royal Flying Corps
Ines
Dean
Electric Lines In This State Seek Raise Of Rates
The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Co files with the Interstate Commerce Commission to raise passenger fares to two and one half cents per mile and a base on a cent additional factor. The Ohio Electric Railway seeks permission to raise passenger fares to three cents a mile and adjust freight rates in line with recent steam line rate changes.
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Washington
Jane
Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Ohio Electric Railway
Meatless weeks ordered in Bavaria amid shortages
Reports from Copenhagen say Bavaria has ordered several meatless weeks due to a serious shortage. The move follows urgent advice received by officials, aiming to conserve supplies.
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Bavaria
United Presa
Copenhagen
Jang
Bert Twfay
Mutiny Trial In Prague On Desertion Charges
Twenty five workers refused to work and were court martialed in Prague on mutiny charges. The British War Office report mentions Charles Alfred Vernon once connected with the munitions ministry and a Bew Street court case alleging conspiracy with Sir Jo ns and Jonas former lord mayor of Sheffield for sharing information with the enemy.
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Prague
London
Charles Alfred Vernon
Mimstry
Bew Street
Sar Jons
Jonas
Sheffield
Destroyer Squadrons Expanded as Navy Seeks More Officers
Washington reports five additional destroyer squadrons to bolster European waters. The naval committee cites a push for a permanent rise in personnel to 11483 enlisted men to man the 36-ship squadrons, with letters from Admirals Palmer Land and Benson and Secretary Daniels urging action.
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United Bees
Washington
America
House Naval
Naval
Admirals Palmer
Land Benson
Daniels
Navy
Russia Ukraine Peace Signed Amid Turbulent Kiev Blitz
A provisional Russia Ukraine peace treaty was signed in Amsterdam signaling ceasefire and prisoner exchanges, with plans for commercial talks and final negotiations. Explosions rocked Kiev at the Petcherska district and surrounding areas, causing extensive damage and collapses as fires and debris filled the streets.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Russia
Ukraine
Kiev
Battle with German submarine near Virginia cove reported
An Atlantic port reports a clash with a German submarine off a Virginia inlet as British forces defend a vessel named the Keemun. The submarine reportedly fired with five guns and displayed speed before the Keemun escaped toward safety. further details are carried on the next page.
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Atlantic
Jean Bringag
Virginia Cove
Stane
Dty Tier
Janke Thursdas
Weather Overview for Fort Wayne Area and Plains States
Weak high pressure dominates the lake region while a barometric depression centers over eastern Canada. Warm conditions occur in the plains with temperatures near to above normal yesterday. rainfall scattered from the south to the coast and showers reported in several areas. Continuous temperature readings and precipitation totals are listed for the latest 24 hours ending noon today with regional notes across Indiana and nearby states.
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Fort Wayne
Pier Lakes
Glug Valey
Miles
Cary
Dodge City
Weather Note From Earlier Day Affects Sea Level Barometer
A fragment reports relative humidity changes and a barometer reading adjusted to sea level. It mentions yesterday’s measurements and a forecast context, noting a sunset and sun position references. The garbled text implies meteorological observations from a prior day.
Crisis in Austria escalates amid fear of unrest
Reports from Madrid and Amsterdam suggest grave events in Austria as tensions rise. rumor of planned actions and foreign minister travel sparks market tremors while observers seek confirmation of peace-threatening developments.
What Is a War Savings Stamp and How It Works
The passage explains war savings stamps and certificates issued by the government during wartime. It describes how the stamps earn simple interest, their purchase terms, and the benefits to owners, including redemption at face value and interest over time through a government program.
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Aveston
Martin H Juecke
Enninian
Aeret
Cortine
Americans Repulse German Gas Attacks at Front
Report from the Marne front and Chateau Thierry area describes American troops releasing gas shells and engaging German artillery. A Reuters drone notes Germans beaten by advancing U S forces as analysts praise American troops for learning fast and growing in effectiveness.
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Marne
Chateau Thierry
Bourcsenes
Associated Press
London
Reuters
Baker
American troop shipments reach new high as Germans halt
United Press reports General March cites that overseas troop movements pass the two hundred thousand mark and exceed a million sent to France by July 1. He says front line deployment increases weekly and allied lines stretch sixty miles due to German offensives.
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United Press
Washington
War Department
March
France
Kirby
Arkansas
Senate
Senate Monltors
Marsh
Acid Attack on New York Women Reported
Associates Press report of an acid throwing incident in Manhattan on Seventh Avenue between 46th and 50th Streets. Several women suffered non serious burns. attackers remain unidentified as police search for motive and suspect.
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NEW
Prev
Fort Wayne Red Cross Gauze Workers Called Back Monday
The Fort Wayne branch calls gauze workers to resume duty in the department closed for three weeks. A quota is assigned to the team and a plan to reopen the tapping and related tasks is proposed with efforts to meet demand and supply the needed materials.
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Red Cross
Fort Wayne
Red Crdst
Vil Larsen
Fort Wayne Red Cross hosts Monday charity meeting
The Mass meeting at the Temple theater under Red Cross serves hosts speakers including Mr Foster, secretary of Indianapolis Associated Charities, and Judge John Woggeman. They will discuss home service work and Welfare Mark, with Institute lectures continuing through the week at Faith Baptist Church.
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Eugene Foster
Indianapolis
Temple Theater
Red Crogs
Hose
Fosters
Associated Charitys
Middle West
Fort
Institute
Het Freabytenan
Twelfth District Republicans Organize Club
The Twelfth District Republicans plan to organize as the Twelfth District Republican Club with a board including Hyien H Somers PG Souder Chic Walb Clarence A Munton George Compton Frank Rowley and Marrs G Hogan. A decision to file articles of incorporation was made at a meeting in Crooked Creek.
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Republican Club
bHyien H Somers
Souder Chic
Walb
Clarence A Munton
George Compton
Frank Rowley
Marrs
G Hogan
Neild Wasterlay
Crookedahve
War Front Updates Amid Stalemate and Offensives
Reported fighting along a western front continues with heavy casualties and shifting lines. French and German forces engage near the Aisne as new offensives loom, while artillery duels and attrition mark daily activity with neither side gaining decisive ground.
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