25 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne News And Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1918
Page
1
Italian and Austro-Hungarian forces clash as Diaz leads a counter offensive in the Piave region. Reports from Rome and Paris cite Austrian retreat and heavy losses, with Italian gains along the Piave and at Amigo fisteau. Diaz calls for readiness as fighting narrows to local actions.
Widespread 25 percent freight rate increases take effect on interstate and intrastate ships, boosting coal ores grain meat and other bulk shipments. McAdoo move prompts hearings by railroad traffic committees to fine tune rules while Fort Wayne resumes Jewish relief fund drives aiming for 25 000 goal with broad community support and numerous donors.
Indianapolis June 2 The draft boards begin mailing questionnaires to men who registered last June 5. Questionnaires will be sent over four days with one quarter mailed daily. Registrants must complete the forms and return them within seven days.
War department releases casualty details with 97 names listed. Killed in action 4. Died of wounds 7. Died of accident and other causes 1. Died of airplane accident 1. Wounded severely 96. Wounded 2. Names include Fire Lieut Harry W Smith of Pier. List continues on page four.
German forces attacked French positions near Leport north of the Alans but gained no ground, the war office said. In Lorraine, Frehelt captured twenty prisoners in surprise assaults. Western front artillery and raids produced some prisoner captures for the British and continued shelling around Villers Bretonneux Merlancourt and related sectors.
Reports from the Internal Revenue Bureau reveal contingent fee agents, hired by large taxpayers, are filing amended returns to exploit legal technicalities and reduce tax payments. They persuade firms to seek refunds on overpayments, while professionals may push for falsified salary records to gain exemptions. Officials plan steps to curb this abuse as experts claim commissions can reach thirty percent.
London reports 40 000 rounds seized in Dublin's Smithfield market amid smuggling attempts. Belfast port uncoveries include 16 000 cartridges, with contraband traced to shipments distributed to multiple Irish locations. Dublin consignor linked to a relative of an interned Sinn Fein member.
President will deliver a July Fourth address at Mount Vernon as part of a broad celebration with allied nations represented. The event features international ceremonies at Washington's tomb and is tied to Independent Day observances. Officials expect the president to discuss war issues and make major announcements.
In a United Press dispatch from Washington on June 25, reports say Germany plans two major offensives on the Western Front while warning Americans they will not be asked for pledges. Pershing and Lloyd George warned of a new Allied front drive as German forces concentrate for possible blows before long.
Fine instructions issued by local boards guide 208 Fort Wayne boys who will depart tomorrow for Camp Shertaar in Chillicothe Ohio. They assemble at board HQ, march to the station in units, arrive dressed for the platform, and are welcomed by Rev Frank Rut and Rev Mr Buf, army spiritual workers, who will address them and invite personal acquaintaince at camp.
Farmers in St Joseph county fear heavy losses if rain does not arrive in 48 hours. They warn that much of the wheat crop will be destroyed and potatoes may suffer from drought. A county survey after last frost estimates crop damage between 10 000 and 18 000 dollars.
Indianapolis dealers plan a three month rise from ten to twelve cents per pint for milk. They will meet with Scoville Wrycket, federal food administrator, to discuss the proposed increase for Marion county.
Reported fighting sees Austrian forces driven back to the river as Teutonic and Italian troops clash along the Piave. Captured prisoners estimated around 1,000, with Austrian lines claimed at 200,000 men. Supplies and munitions noted as dwindling. communications collapse amid a rapid river retreat. Continued on Page Seven.
A garbled report outlines a Red Cross benefit linked to refreshment sales to fund relief efforts. It mentions proceeds supporting the organization in a community drive, listing names, locations, and times as part of the planned event.
Forecast unsettled for central and eastern sections with showers from the Great Lakes to Tennessee and Missouri. Cooler tonight and Wednesday in Indiana as a western low moves eastward, with another depression southeastward over Saskatchewan. Overall cooler to mild, with varied temperatures across northern and western areas.
The Fort Wizre Weather Bureau reports a series of meteorological readings with a forecast. Data include barometric pressure around 29.70 inches and times for sunset and sunrise. A weather summary notes high and low temperatures and hourly conditions for the day.
The first noon luncheon at the Commercial club reported a total of 743,097 for War Savings stamps and certificates while Allen County’s quota stands at 2,102,960. Captains announced 2,593 subscriptions as teams competed in a lively display of rivalry led by War G. Kegun with entertaining chants and a popular song about selling stamps.
A telegram to Martin H. Twerke from J. D. Ciliter of South Bend urges boosting Indiana war effort fundraising. It praises Leuke, Niker, Ed Niker and others, notes stamps are selling, and calls for increased subscriptions including several $100 and $1,000 pledges to meet quotas.
Washington June 25 after date shifts the war department fixed Thursday morning for the draft lottery of newly registered 21 year olds to be held in the senate office building about 1 000 men will be drawn over two hours in a large hall. concurrent notices said about 206 000 men would be called in July with local boards reclassifying deferred men. amid cabinet debate on prohibition officials urged caution while labor leaders opposed total ban.
A proposal to permit military personnel in service to vote in elections abroad is reported. Navy and army officials indicate absentee voting will be allowed as long as it does not interfere with duties, a plan supported by political figures from Nebraska and national committees. The move aims to ensure service members can cast ballots while deployed overseas or at home.
A circus wreck claim lists twenty six victims buried in Woodtown cemetery under the care of the Sinmemen's Leigns of America. Monuments at the graves and wreck site were erected by Edward Vallard, owner of the circus.
An alleged pro German individual waived a preliminary hearing after a federal proceeding. He was bound over on charges related to interference with operations and related intent. The suspect resides in a local area and faces the federal bond set at $1,000.
An Indiana contingent of draft men arrived at Camp Sherman today on trains from Toledo and Lafayette. The group, including two old vehicles and several officers, were taken to the depots for processing. Movements among the men will continue daily through Friday as they are assigned to units.
Notices list meetings for the M group in deferred classes. Events include scheduled sessions at Smart Precinct No. 9 and Harmar school, with times and locations noted for participants.
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