Italian Attack Regains Ground on Piave Front
The first American airmen join Italian forces on the Piave front with Captain Laguardia at their side. Italian troops counter attack along the Piave and regain Capo Sile and territory between Zenson and the Fossetta canal, while Austro-Hungarians are confined to areas near the Fossetta canal and Piave river. Allied air superiority strengthens the Italians as rain hampered Austrian advances and Montello battles continue with heavy fighting and prisoner captures.
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London
Hondon Vall
Capo Sile
Engeon
Piqve River
Zrnson
Fossetta Canal
Piave River
May mean new drive by enemy
London reports raiding activities along the Flanders front and the Picardy sector with artillery duels and several clashes. Haig notes some raids caused enemy casualties, with 11 prisoners taken and machine guns captured in several encounters near Boyellen Lens Guinchy Stuzerle and Ypres.
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Haig
Flanders
United Press
London
Flandera Front
Portnern
Picardy
Flanders Front
Preardy Front
Raids on Western Union Prompt Post Office Probe
Government raids Western Union offices in Baltimore Philadelphia New York Washington and Boston to seize night letters and telegrams amid charges the firm competes with the post office In inspectors arrests five messengers were held on bond facing defrauding the public and monopoly charges to be pressed against Western Union Telegraph Company with continuation noted on page twelve.
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Washington
Western Union
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Postoice Department
Postoffice Department
Western Union Telegraph Company
Army Casualty List Reports 73 Names In Washington
The army casualty list released in Washington on June 20 shows 73 names with statuses including killed in action, died of wounds, died of disease, wounded, missing, and other causes. Specific entries list officers and privates from states such as Connecticut New Jersey Indiana Iowa Wisconsin Kansas and Rhode Island along with hometowns like New Britain Newburgh Rockport Indianapolis and Mattoon. Two Indiana soldiers Harvey Green and James C Cox are noted as severely wounded. The list continues with additional names and details, with further page continuation indicated.
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Associated Press
Washington
Cnx
Ismount
Ind
Harvey Green
Rockport
James C. Cox
Herbert Street
Indianapolis
Henry T. Eddy
New Britain
Judson P. Galloway
Newburgh
N. FL
John
Brown
Atlanta
Kansas
George D. Dole
New Haven
John A. Osten
Mattoon
Wagoner
Jonn T. Casaldy
Proviidence RI
Hay W. Hanson
Shelly Lake
Wayne Statue to Crown July Fourth at Hayden Park
Fort Wayne plans a Fourth of July celebration centered on the dedication of General Anthony Wayne’s bronze equestrian statue at Hayden Park. Vice President Marshall will speak as a monster parade traverses the business district after 1:30 PM. Local units and neighboring towns join this patriotic event with a civic parade, military companies, and several bands participating.
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Fort Warnt
Anthony Wayne
Hayden Park
Marshall
Oterun
Wilson
Goodrich
Alten County Counil of Defense
Wayne Mannanent Commission
Wayne
Et Heyden Park
John E. Miller
Fort Fort Warne
Unut Bf Ag
Tuo
Rioting Breaks Out in Vienna Amid Bread Protests
Series of bread-related protests sparks riots across Vienna with attacks on the premier’s residence and damage to the Hofburg. Cavalry deployed to restore order as calls for general peace grow amid worsening shortages and labor unrest.
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Vienna
London
Amsterdam
Hofburg
Austria
Copenhagen
Labor Council
Stelhes
Switzerland
Amendment for Bone Day Nation Reported
The Jones amendment to the 11 million emergency agricultural bill proposing a bone dry nation during the war faced likely favorable report by the Senate agricultural committee as President Wilson declined to oppose it for now. Senate leaders noted hearings should finish and a vote could come late today amid debate over shipping board testimony on beer paring and ship tonnage impacts.
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Washington
Wilson
Jones
Senate
Senate Agricultural Committee
Smith
South Carolina
Bainbridge Colby
Imar Hurley
Shipping Board
BAKER FAVORS EXTENSION OF DRAFT AGE LIMIT
Washington June 0 The draft age extension debate moves to ages 21 to 43 and involves Provost Marshal General Crowder. Senate military committee to receive statistics. Indiana Democratic convention in Indianapolis names Herman Monter for secretary of state and Wilks A Fox for superintendent of public instruction. Full ticket listed with candidates for auditor treasurer attorney general clerk of courts and state officials.
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Washington
Crowder
Senate Military Committee
France
Maryland
Lee Baker
General Crowder
Indiana
Tigret
Indianapolis
Herman Monter
Dectaur
Wilks A. Fox
Pri-State College
Angola
Fox
Herman UL
Center
Decatur
Willian M. Jones
Fairmount
J. B. McCarthy
Kempton
Evan Be Stottenberg
New Albany
Samuel Callaway
Monticello
Willin Fox
Edward Barrett
Plainfield
Supreme Court
John C. McNutt
Martinsville
J. J. Moran
Portland
Appellate Court
R. Hotter
Belem
Hugh Wickens
Cheensburg
Noman Acquitted as Accessory in Murder
In Crawfordsville Indiana Helen Yor faced trial for being an accessory in the murder of Peter Mataxas near Lathre Bay. After about one hour and ten minutes of deliberation, the jury acquitted Yor and dismissed charges against Florence Bryant. Clyde Horm received a sentence in connection with the case.
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Aby United
Crawfordsville
Ind
Ting
Helen
Butte
Ad Rosessory Ltd
Peter Mataxas
Lathre Pth
Bey Bay
Florence Bryant Wold Hesmissed
Clyde Horm
Hasten Draft Act Debate Pushes Age Change
Washington June 20 A War Department plan to change draft age is to be presented to Congress. Rep Julius Kahn ranking Republican on the House Military Affairs Committee said the measure is under careful consideration despite department passivity. He again opposed lowering the age and favored a limit of 21 to 45 years, citing allied experience that 18 to 21 year olds are not the best soldiers.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
Juius Kahn
House Military Affairs Committee
Kahn
Kehn
Weather and Vicinity Update Across Regions
The bulletin notes the approach of showers tonight and Friday with warmer conditions. It cites high pressure over the central states and a cool Atlantic influence near the Mississippi to Pacific coasts. Wednesday highs reached 100 degrees in several western and southern cities, while showers occurred in scattered western stations including the lake region and Canadian northwest.
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Indiana
Abilene
Phoenix
Oklahoma
Shreveport
Lake Region
Upper Mississippi
Valley
Canadian Northwest
Colorado
Nevada
Fort Wef
Local Weather Summary for Fort Wayne 1916
Weather data for twenty four hours ending at noon reports a high of 75 and low of 63 degrees with no precipitation. The month shows 0.73 inches so far and the barometer readings are noted. Relative humidity sits around 33 percent yesterday and 34 today with a 16 p.m. observation and a 6:09 a.m. reading for tomorrow.
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Howe
Fort Wayne
Immense Waste of Print Paper Shown by Report
The federal trade commission urged further cuts in news print consumption in a statement noting little gain since the May appeal. Returns and free copies fell slightly overall, but monthly and semi monthly periodicals showed a notable rise in returned copies. Several major dailies, especially in New York, reported high return rates.
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Associated Prem
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Express Rates Battle Delayed by Interstate Commission
Washington June 26 The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to reopen the application of leading express firms for a ten percent rate hike and to consider a fifteen cent information sheet. The decision, handed down today, was withdrawn without explanation. A ruling on the cent increase is expected in a few days as the government reviews the new War Time express combination announced yesterday.
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Associated Press
Italan
Piave
Ailys &T
Aue
Washington
United States
Wilson
Chicago
Philadelphia
Secretary of Agriculture
Asoctated Press
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lady Marshals Named For War Savings Parade
Plans for Saturday night large parade of women in support of war savings stamps near completion. Mrs Robert W Fowler will announce line formation and other details. Lady marshals include Jane Meriwether Mary Eyane Emily Gillie and others. About 2 500 women expected with 400 from Wayne Kenting mill and 300 from Catholic cathedral congregation. Firemen decorate grandstand for viewing by council and patriotic organizations. Prize of 310 in war savings stamps for best decorated car and 310 for best float. Mothers and wives of soldiers to join a separate division. meeting tonight at 6 in court house rest room. Parade starts at 9 p m Saturday.
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Robert W Fowler
Jane B Meriwether
Mary Eyane
Emily Gillie
Serow
Furst
Chitahall
C. Rohan
McConnchey
Emerick
Gilbert
Dudlo Plant
Wayne Kenliting Mille
Mra Fowler
Regitar
Harrison Street
Ne- Wald
Kulen
Cromsetreety
Harrison
Calhoun Street
Council of
Derfense
Delock
Barnum and Bailey Coming to Fort Wayne
Barnum and Bailey circus announces its invasion of Fort Wayne with four elephant herds caravans of camels many clowns and death defying aerialists. All arrangements completed the show will be here despite adverse conditions.
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Barnum & Bailey
Elveus
Fort Warne
Thoradig
Dealers Issue Plea for Indiana Coal
A group of about a dozen fuel administrators from northeastern Indiana met at the Anthony hotel at 2 PM to review last winter's coal experiences. A.J. Laa of Gussally, chairman of the third government district, presided as county fact bosses and district coal dealers from nearby towns attended. Indiana fuel administrator Woolen or an aide was expected to participate to discuss the investigation trend.
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Indiana
Adjvini Sountien
Anthony Hote
A.J. Laa
Gussally
Woolen
Wilson May Sub for McAdoo in Liberty Loan Appeals
President Wilson may substitute for Secretary McAdoo to appeal to the public during the next Liberty Loan drive. With about 6.9 billion in treasury certificates to absorb, officials hint subscriptions could reach seven to eight million. McAdoo’s health may prevent his nationwide speaking tour for the loan.
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Wilson
M’adoo 'N Liberty
United Prem Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo Ii Verona
Treasury
Joan
Treasury Omdiala
McAde
All but Germany favor League of Nations says pamphlet
London reports cite a pamphlet by Viscount Grey advocating a League of Nations to stamp out war. It predicts Great Britain will welcome the idea with cordiality while Germany opposes it as long as the Mary party governs. Austria is expected to warmly receive the plan. The pamphlet urges enforcement of peace by economic and military pressure.
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London
Visccount Grey
Wilson
Americans Break German Lines on the Marne Front
June 2014 report details American forces driving Germans from a one kilometer front two thirds of a mile deep west of Torey and similar width near Chateau-Therry. German casualties estimated at 800 killed and 5,009 wounded. Prisoner Donohue escaped and resumed command. German bodies seen buried. The article also describes a heavy American gas attack with artillery that disrupted German defenses along the Montmare wood sector and reinforced lines through gas and shelling.
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Marne
Torey
Chateau-Therry
Pruate James A Donohue
Donahue
Geremans
Frank J Taylor
United Press Star
Lorraine
Laguim
Buls de Montmare
Montmare Wood
Phrey
Toul
Aist
Bricheprey
Fronts Hold Across Italian Front in Day’s War Summary
Austrian pressure weakens from Lake Garda to the Adige while fighting rages along the Verona line. Able gains reported on the mountain front as Austrians push near Montella. Western bank attempts fail near Montella and Sando di Pave. several prisoner counts and heavy combat persist around key positions. Continuous fighting continues near the Montella plateau and along canal fronts south of Venice with disputed points of advance reported.
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Lake Garda
Montelle
Montell
Sando di Pave
Cin Sile
Cape
Fioselte Canal
Naeatra
Bern
Montella Nlat
Cat
Houch
Wwer Mrouink
Sip Villa
Volunteers Sought for War Savings Stamp Campaign
Volunteers are asked to help at the War Savings Stamp Campaign in the assembly room of the courthouse. Call W Page Yarnelle or Henry W Moriarity at 4403 or 440% for tasks like selling stamps and handling related work. Official notices warn against rumors about purchase requirements. stamps are available to all ages up to 1000 dollars, with both stamps and bonds important to the government.
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War Savings Atamp
Washington
United States
Rabbi Wise Speaks at the Majestic Tonight
Fort Wayne hosts Dr. Stephen S. Wise of New York for a major address at the Majestic Theatre. Doors open at 7, close at 8:15, with proceeds aiding the Red Cross and a focus on "What We Are Fighting For" amid wartime concerns.
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Rabbi Wise
Majestic
Stephen S. Wise
New York
Fort Wayne
Majestie Theatre
Council of Jewish Women
Red Cross
Red
Meeting on Wise speech offers no reserved seats
Notice states no reserved seating for Br Wise evening talk. Only patrons and donors may occupy special seats. Ticket buyers who arrive before 115 will receive good seats, but no seats are reserved for others.
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Br. Wise
Pac
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Kelley
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Tabriz
Perwin
Harding
Ohio
King
Utah
Wce
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Crook
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Trade Commission
Barnum & Bailey Coming
Indiana Coal
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