Far Flung War News From Indiana Towns
OSSIAN near Fort SA Va announces arrival of Lieutenant Wayne Summers born France with MeL and Mrs Felix Summers. Huntington reports Jack Frayne, Chicago, son of Edward Dolson in Company C, Infantry regiments overseas, wounded and in hospital after death in service. Decatur notes Mary Erwin visiting relatives while Roy Tinos, serving two years, returns from hospital with fractured skull and broken leg. Wawaka covers Hope Burket receiving photos of soldiers Miss Rowan and Lieut Ray C Rowan, submarine service off California. Rowan honored after serving with One Hundred and Fifth squadron and life company until desertions slowed. Both bars born and raised in LaGrange County.
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Ossian, Ind
Mel
Felix
Fort SA
Wayne Summers
France
Huntington
Ind
Jack Frayne
Chicago
Sun
Edward Dolson
Company C. Pightesnth
Dh. Dolor
Edward
Dolan
Mnother
Elo
Ranse Ferral
Frayne
Decatur
Mary Erwin
Greenville
Mins Mather Enos
CC. Enos
Enos
Roy Tinos
Arkin
The
Anny
Wawaka
Hoory Burket
Rowan
Hydro
Oklo
Mifne
Ray C. Rowan
Rufus
California
One Hundred and Fifth Squadron
Local Military Notes Highlight Women’s Political Involvement
The piece discusses army figures and political activity surrounding Governor candidates, noting women from the state rallying for Republican support, organizing campaigns, and urging turnout. It mentions Marshall and Mrs. Maeve, plus workers in Hueaces, with emphasis on women leading party efforts and anticipated strong female participation in the forthcoming election.
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St. Verlag
Pulltinal
Gurney
Martin
Taylor Anil
Marshall
Migs
Gerth
Hus
Dundee
Gatapaign
Lowell
St Fa
Irian
Tanong
Fort Wayne Ad Club Dinner Friday at Chamber
The Fort Wayne Ad Club will hold its final summer meeting at the Chamber of Commerce Friday evening with a 6:90 o’clock dinner. Darrell Hollenstein has secured E. W. Puckett to speak, with other event features arranged. President Charlesy Pask urges all members to attend to have a voice on matters facing the club and its New Orleans convention representation.
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Fort Wayne
Ad Club
Chamber of Commerce
Darrell Hollenstein
E. W. Puckett
New Orleans
Associated Advertising Clubs of the World
Charlesy Pask
Camp Sherman Training School Note on George Menecke
A fragmented notice from Camp Sherman in Ohio mentions George Menecke, a trainee at the training school, with reference to a public event on May 4. The text includes misspelled names and vague details about legal or official actions involving Bayt Louis and others.
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Henecke
Rite Farm
Schoal
Camp Sherman
Lough
Winnipeg's General Strike Called Off After Six Weeks
After six weeks of industrial strife Winnipeg’s general sympathetic strike ended. The central strike order called workers back to their jobs at 11 pm, six hours from the time of its issue, with Calgary Edmonton and other western cities following suit in sympathy. Riots occurred earlier, with injuries to strikers and police, and military control briefly imposed before troops were withdrawn.
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Winnipeg
Jing
Wannipeg
Calgary
Edmonton
Alta
Vancouver
Victoria
Meginta
Weatart Canada
Prowimeral
Dominion
Njivu
Americans sweep grenades in Paris trials during interwar games
Pershing Stadia Paris June 3 American soldiers led a lean sweep in hand grenade throwing, taking the top three places. Edward Teschner, Charles Paddock, and Haddock earned spots in the 200 meter dash with strong showings. Robert Simpson and Fred Kully won heats in the 110 meter high hurdles as W B Ames placed second in the third heat.
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United Press
Pershing Stadia
Paris
Red Thonson
Sam Thompson
Wycavage
Edward Teschner
Charles Paddock
3 Haddock
Robert Simpson
Fred Kully
W. B. Ames
Candidacy of Will Hays Gets On Despite It
Indianapolis dispatch reports Will Hays continues his bid for governor as letters to Indiana precinct committeemen surface. The Fort Wayne Journal reveals that Hays used Republican National Committee letterheads for outreach, drawing party and ethical questions about expenses and propriety.
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Will H. Hays
Eliis Searles
News and Sentinel
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne Journal- Gazette
Will d. Hays
Hays
Indiana
Mort Wayne
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Kansas to Boost Force Against J W W Firebugs
Kansas fire marshals and deputies join railroad and Anti-Horsethief units to patrol the wheat belt during harvest. They will watch for suspects tied to J W W出版 literature and arrests of prisoners hint at depredations. Authorities cite Agricultural Workers Industrial association links and warn bands not to shirk duties. The notice ends with an ad for Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana's largest furniture store and a Catholic educational association election notice.
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Py United
Kansan
Marrshal
Fromi Snme
Agricultural Workers Industrial Association
I. W. We
Hurveet
Banda
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Rowland’s Furniture Company
Cathedral Catholic Educational Association
Police Court Fists and Hammer Named in Local Incident
In a Hayden Street incident, Minnie Luck described as German by testimony, Frank Jones advocated peace while praising nations. Leon Thompson and Mrs Bock testified. Judge Mudgovar fined Johns and Thompson on charges of assault and battery, ordering ten days in jail and costs. Johns announced an appeal.
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Hoye
Wuoner
Jind
Ashe
Terman
Pete
Frank Jones
Italy
Hendlessen
Leon Thompson
Bock
Thompson
Johns
Mudgovar
City Court Visit During Municipal League Delegates Bee
Delegates to the Municipal League convention in Fort Wayne visited Fort Wayne’s police court to observe city procedures. Meanwhile, a spate of incidents including a car crash into a house on John Street and a streetcar collision near Wert Main Street provided local practical insights. no injuries reported. In St Louis, Catholic Educational association discussed Americanization and school reforms, with officer elections and papers on education trends and Catholic higher education.
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Municipal League
Aeaston
Fort Wayne
5. I. Wertman
Mal
B. B
Romsey
Hehubert Dry Cleaning Company
J. M. Dinnen
Catholic Educational Association
Paul L. Blakely
J. A Burraes
New York
Local church events and postponed meetings noted
Rainy day plans push the sa to the church basement with St Pauls Orchestra providing music. Ladies Aid Society hosts socials monthly with hostess list Ferris Stewart Garrison Dunefor Raner. A church convention postpones an event at West Creighton Avenue Church of Christ. East Creighton Avenue Church of Christ Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs C B Winebrunst. Hospital Ladies Aid plans Friday afternoon session at La heran Hospital hosted by Mrs E Hf Rolf. P S C E and Y P C E hold a meeting tonight in the church hall.
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St Paul's Mt. Church
Ladies’ Ald Society
St Pauls M.S
Iostesses
Mesdames Ferris
Stewart
Garrison
Dunefor
Raner
Crelehton Avenue
Church of Christ
Stra
Robert’ Keller
Thorpsan Avenue
Pires CIA
Fidalig Cass
Creighton Avenue
Mra_C. B. Winebrunst
Cen
Ald Society
Totheran Hospital
Ladlex’ Aid Society
Te Laheran Hhospital
E. Hf
Rolf
Firt Methodist Church
Gneral Ald Society Fsi
Clemenceau May Not Quit Office Soon As Expected
Paris June 38 Havas Premier Clemenceau stated in the chamber of deputies that he does not intend to retire soon, contrary to reports. Newspapers hint at possible cabinet shakes over aerial and economic policy before the peace treaty ratification by parliament. After ratification, the government may present general amnesty.
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Clemenceau
Paris
Havas
Clemenceatt
Chamber of Deputies
Decho Fe Purin
Army Bill Set for Senate Passage Before Midnight
The Senate expected to approve a $396,000,000 Army bill and clear the way for a naval measure. Amendments fixed the army at 400,000, limited the sale director’s salary to 12,000, allowed war department real estate purchases, and rejected a bid to make General Pershing a full general.
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Washington
Senate
War Department
Co. W. Hare
Camp Aites
Jama
Pershing
Lita
King
City Court Notes Reflect Minor Delays and Fines
In city court Staven McDonald’s pubic intoxication case was delayed a week with a $200 bond. Hugo Billingley’s train climbing case sent to juvenile court under Probation Officer Klein. Harry Heney fined $5 and costs for speeding after officer testimony placing him at 30 to 35 mph on Calhoun street. Martha Angua case deferred on condition she return home in Anderson. Misa Angus admitted stealing a hat worth $15 from Miss Beetle Overmeyer’s at Robison park pavilion restroom. Walter Fagg case continued on claim of prolonged injury. Raymond Rohrbaugh and Arthur H Ele’s neglect cases dismissed this morning.
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Staven McDonald
Hugo Billingley
Klein
Harry Heney
Costa
Harry Leininger
Henry
Calhoun Street
Martha
Angua
Anderson
Misa Angus
Miss Beetle Overmeyer
Robison Park
Walter Fagg
Raymond Rohrbaugh
Arthur H. Ele
Monine
Salem Picnic and Scout Events Near Foster Park
Local notices announce tomorrow's Salem picnic at Foster Park with plans for scout demonstrations and ice cream socials tied to Wayne Street Methodist and Troop 15. Activities include an afternoon and evening ice cream social, prizes, and fundraisers for troop buildings, plus a prayer meeting at First Methodist and a sewing society social at Trinity Lutheran.
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Wayne Street Methodist Church
Salem
Foster Park
Junner
Sumers
Wayne E Street
M. E
Wayne Street
M. E. Thireh
Swinney Park
Scoot City
Trinity Imthoran Church
Sewing Society of
The
Trinity Lutheran Church
Boufiman and
St Mary's Avenue
McGuire Recital at Elks Hall Features Local Talent
A June recital at the Elks Hall showcases a program of violin, pantomime, and readings by local performers. Miss Blvah, Josephine Albert-Horton, Leona Hall, Beulah Fashbaugh, and Hilda Baltes headline, with numbers including Backward Child sketches and The Stolen Gems.
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Thurday_Ivening
Elks
Miss Blvah
McQuire Fu
Ptosephine Fubere
Neocotics
Sicra
Josephine Albert-Horton
Sonny Togs
Arece sNeGowan Cooke
Barkan
Brouwert Lorene
Gertie
Hertee Teimbali
Cherry
Ivanae Beulah Fashbaugh Vesaoumibere
Rm ‘Yadle Soni “BiLeve
Thett BM Fe
Chile
Mig Martha Hahn
Leona Hall
Laure
Ae ‘Froeger
Misa
Carolyn Arooget
Emma_Troeser
Zingerelia
Patsy
Eeela
Wi “ Si Amteeda Halgins
Iiss
Hilda Baltes
City Council Boosts Salaries for Police and Waterworks
The city council approved raises for police and waterworks staff, increasing chief pay from $176 to $200 monthly and other ranks. Patrolmen were not raised. patrolmen wages stay at $90 first six months, $95 second six months, $100 after a year. Humane officer and pollen matron wages remain unchanged. Ten percent raise for fire and waterworks dept staff, per Superintendent George Smith, with some higher-salaried positions excluded.
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Police
Nelit and Waterworks Department
Caniula
Leutenant
George Smith
Fight and
Folding Reclining Chairs at Foster's Sale
Folding reclining chairs praised as very comfortable and portable for porch or lawn at a special price of 1.49 dollars. Lacks clear date or place beyond Foster's. Natal expected to break its sugar production record this year with output exceeding 14 000 tons.
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Foster's
Natal
Proper Thing Now Is To Feel Of Soiled Skin
A garbled passage comments on cosmetics and skin care, praising Mercolized wax and cold cream while mocking other products. It hints at beauty routines and questionable trends, mentioning cosmetics, make up, and freckle concerns amid unclear details.
Meridian paving delayed to next year by city council
City council decides to pave Meridian Street next year despite protests. At a later note, Hall Attaches seek a day off after July 4, arguing a midweek holiday would let staff take a three day leave. Linemen at the city test plant demand twenty percent raise but settle for ten percent granted by council.
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Bleridian Street
City Hall
Light and Water
Raine
Siiking
Alty
Council Considers Venereal Clinic Funding Bill
The city council discussed a $1,409 appropriation for the establishment of a venereal disease clinic. Comptroller Duelt introduced the measure on the board of works recommendation, with the health committee to review. The funding covers the balance of the year, with a fresh appropriation possible if the clinic succeeds.
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Camptroller Duelt
Board of Works
Health Committee
Suc
Celestul
Fort Wayne council weighs double tracking on Calhoun street
The Calhoun street double tracking proposal from Creighton to Foutain street tops a council on file action reacting to Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction. Residents argue the paving history means the company should pay for widening from six to forty feet. Also listed are multiple building permits worth thousands, an appropriation for testing and tenting gear, school zone signs, and a salary review for garbage collection with a potential rise from $55 to $125 per month.
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City Council
Board of Works
Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Company
Calhoun Street
Creighton Mvenus
Foutiac Street
Intamuch Fa
Traction Company
Bf & Forty
Tainty
Girls Wanted Eagle Laundry Co
Help wanted notice for Eagle Laundry Company seeking female staff for laundry work. brief employment ad notes typical army air corps group size of eighteen planes and crew, signaling standard military unit context in the era.
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Girls Wanted
Eagle Laundry Co
Gero
New MP A. E. Newbould Opposed To Lloyd George
A. E. Newbould is the newly elected member of Parliament for West Leyton, described as an opponent of Lloyd George. The result comes despite his public opposition to the prime minister.
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NEW Parliament
Lloyd George
A. EB Newbould
West Leyton
Newspaper advertising boosts postwar business growth
A review by the American Newspaper Publishers Association reports a sustained surge in newspaper advertising after the war. Stores in New York Chicago Philadelphia and other cities show strong gains in April and May 1919, reflecting rising consumer demand and ad-driven retail and wholesale improvement. Doll repairing Ada Britton's Toy Shop Anthony Hotel Building Berry and Harrison Sts Phone 602.
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Bureau of Advertising
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Wie
New Yorks
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Ag Ontebie & Service
Ada Britton
Anthony Hotel
Berry and Harrison Sts
Pershing and Hoover Honored by Oxford University
Oxford England June 26 General Pershing and Herbert Hoover were awarded doctor of civil law degrees by Oxford University in a ceremonial theater gathering. The ceremony featured other notable Allied leaders and officials including Baron Makino Marshal Joffre Beatty Haig Wilson Wilson and Wemyss among the dignitaries.
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Idy
Prem
Oxford
England
Pershing
Herbert
Hoover
United States
Oxford University
Sheldonton Theater
Perah Ing
Baron Makino
Marshal Joffre
France
David Beatty
Douglas Haig
Henry Hughes Wilson
Imperial Staff
Rosslyn Wemyze
Airplane wedding ties liened air marriage record
Lieutenant Warren P. Kite and Miss Orpha Jans Arnold wed in Hays Kansas after meeting in Larned. They flew seventy five miles in under an hour and married ten minutes after arrival. Honeymoon began in the air as the couple left the plane.
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United Press
Haye
Kan
Warren P. Kite
Kite
Kelly Field
Mise Orpha Jans Arnold
Larpiad
Larned
Hays
Deposed King Constantine of Greece in Financial Straits
Paris June 26 Former King Constantine of Greece living in Switzerland faces financial difficulties. Reports from Geneva say William II once supplied funds, but the subsidy reportedly stopped. Constantine seeks reconciliation with the current Greek government as advised by Paris papers.
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Paris
Constantine
Greece
Switzerland
Geneva
Faris
William
Germany
PLAN SUMMER CAMP Announcement at Cheaterfield Indiana
Announcement of a summer spiritualist camp at Cheaterfield Indiana five miles east of Anderson held July 33 to August 1 with sixty cottages and additional lodging. Notable speakers include Mr and Mrs C G W Stewart Mr Wall FB Tammond and others from Seattle Detroit and Anderson. Provisions by Mable Rittsl.
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Cheaterfield
Indiana
Five Milea
Andernn
Spiritueltura
CG. W. Stewart
Wall FB. Tammond
W. Sprague
A Scott Bledsoe
Seattle
Marian Carpenter
Detroit
Mable Rittsl
Anderson
Systemic Catarrh Brazilian Balm advertised cure
An advertisement claims Systemic Catarrh Brazilian Balm clears catarrh from head throat lungs stomach bowels and female organs. It urges readers to get a large size and follow directions in the circular.
Freckle Cream From Lemons and Orchard White
A vintage remedy suggests mixing juice from two lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a cheap freckle and tan lotion. Apply daily to face neck arms and hands to fade freckles and brighten skin without irritation.
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