29 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne News And Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1918
Page
1
British and German forces clashed in the Merville area with heavy artillery duels and air activity. Prisoners count 9 officers and 392 men, with field guns and machine guns seized. German losses described as very heavy.
Reports from Washington say West American troops landed in Italy yesterday under Chief of Staff Marcy. The unit is distinct from Pershing’s forces and includes the first national army division raised in New York. Subscriptions to war savings stamps total 72015 with Allen County near its quota, while a drive in numbered classes aims to push funds over the top next week for a 500000 goal.
Indianapolis June 8 The fire destroyed the Cleveland Elevator Company's buildings and much property at Beech Grove. State Fire Marshal Harry Freidly and state administrator Harry Barnard cited gross carelessness as the cause. Firemen battled the blaze from evening until it broke out in the night and heavy water failed to save the structure.
June 22 German airmen mounted the third raid on Paris in as many days bombing for nearly two hours around midnight. No casualties were reported and an official said the enemy planes were met by anti aircraft fire in the Paris region with some bombs dropped. All clear rang at 12 20 this morning.
Washington dispatch reports 42 casualties including 5 killed in action 12 died of wounds and 7 missing or captured with many named individuals across states. The list notes no Indiana soldiers and includes ranks from private to lieutenant with a continuation promised on page four.
London dispatch says the German government plans preparatory measures to intervene in Russia with troops to restore order aided by Maximaliat forces. The report cites Zurich sources and notes potential cooperation with Japan. Stockholm reports Bolshevik alliance with Germany would strengthen if allies invade Siberia.
Fort Wayne boards assign quotas for July draft totaling 472 men across districts one three and two. The call aims to nearly exhaust class one with most potential draftees prepared for transport to Camp Taylor Kentucky starting July 28. Draftees must be white and physically qualified with trains arranged for a free day period.
The Irene Byron Tuberculosis hospital near Luna road Wells street north will host dedicatory exercises and cap stone unveiling tomorrow afternoon. The county’s new modern hospital sits on a knoll west of Lima road with seats for 2 000 and room for 4 000 more. Parking and tram service will be provided by local firms as officials outline plans for a large community event.
At a called Allen county council of farm women meeting in the courthouse at 1 30 this afternoon the appointment of Geneve Barton as emergency home demonstrator for Allen county to succeed Mable Erwin was unanimously approved. Barton comes highly recommended by Purday University’s home demonstration department, reflecting credit on county ladies. Erwin tendered her resignation at the last meeting and the appointment was withheld until the present week.
Readable names listed for District 2 draft call dated July 25 include Herman Juergens 331 River met Walur C. Frank East Washington and numerous others across Fort Wayne area. Names feature multiple streets and avenues with many address fragments and several state lines.
Miss Barton, chosen by the county home demonstration department, will begin duties at the court house Monday. She is a 1916 graduate of Bradley Polytechnic Institute Peoria and has taught domestic science in Monticello Indiana high school for two years. She will work under Purdue University’s emergency home demonstration department and with the county agent. Miss Erwin resigns from the post.
Fair tonight for Ft Wayne and vicinity with cooler temperatures. Indianapolis region also fair tonight and Sunday with cooler readings in the north portion. High pressure dominates the central and northwestern United States while a trough extends to the Lake region. Atlantic coast cooler than normal north of North Carolina. overall widespread fair conditions with showers inland, especially Plains and central states.
Local office data shows hourly temperatures from midnight to noon including a high 70 and low 41 with a 0.00 inch precipitation amount for the period. Humidity and sun events are recorded, noting sunrise and sunset times and sea level reductions.
Washington reports more than 12.6 billion dollars spent since July 1 1917 to fund army navy shipbuilding aircraft coast defenses and allied needs. Cabinet members will present reports to President Wilson detailing stewardship of funds as the year ends.
Washington June 29 The State Department released a formal protest over Mexico's new tax policy seen as confiscatory The note warns that continued suspicion could lead to ongoing misunderstanding and trouble while asserting U S desire for fair dealing and prompt resolution with the Mexican government and people
United States report to the Senate shows four of five meat packers earned 146 million dollars in 1936 to 1917 with 121.9 million excess profits over prewar levels. Other industries like flour milling also posted gains amid war time demand. Regulators prepare tighter rules under executive order as profiteering is debated.
A three story Oscar Roff building collapsed at 1 30 pm in Sioux City Iowa trapping a large number. Fire emergency teams battled the blaze and debris with little hope of survivors. The structure was under remodeling and fell onto a rear grocery and meat market with about fifty people believed in those buildings.
Republican national committee chairman Bill H. Hays announced in Chicago he would settle today the location of the party’s national headquarters for the 1826 campaign and expected reports from leaders on posts for 1818 congressional elections.
Official notification records Charles Turner Sheppard son of W. T. Sheppard of 536 West Berry Street was killed in action in France. He was eighteen, had served in France almost a year, enlisted last July after war began, and departed at seventeen for Fort Benjamin Harrison. He joined Company I, 28th Indiana Volunteer Infantry, before being sent to France.
Thieves broke in via a transom at Olsen and Ebann Jewelry on Wayne Street between 9:30 p m and 6 a m stealing about $1000 in watches bracelets rings and silverware. Two earlier attempts noted including a two months earlier break in through a wall were thwarted.
United States troops, acting under a 1904 treaty, begin policing Panama and Colon after orders from Washington. The drive aims to finance welfare and maintain order, with a second fundraising goal set at 45 thousand dollars as local contributions continue through the week.
Twenty six Allen county day recruits will be entrained for Richmond and Valparaiso Indiana on Monday. The bus will leave for Valparaiso at 7 20 am and arrive at Hoodh. The boys leaving for Richmond will depart at 12 26 noon and reach Richmond at 3 5. Each man must carry two suits of underwear one durable outer suit one sweater stout shoes and three extra pairs of socks also two bath towels. Recruits will be kept in continued on page seven.
Paris reports vigorous German counter thrusts along the vital sector southwest of Soissons were repulsed by French forces. Attacks at Fouse-en-Bass and Curry Ravine failed as new lines held. American units southwest of Rheims near Beligny resisted two German assaults and repelled the enemy after a foothold was briefly gained. Forty prisoners were captured west of Mont-Didier.
The Senate passed the army appropriation bill of 12 085 060 000 without a roll call. No change was made to the draft age. Separately, the Senate voted to confer the rank of lieutenant general on Provost Marshal Crowder in recognition of distinguished service linked to the draft act.
President Wilson works on a statement outlining an aid doctrine for Russia. He seeks economic assistance as the foundation of allied support to rebuild Asia Minor and restore stability. The plan, under discussion with Britain France Italy and the United States, emphasizes economic aid first and leaves room for further cooperation.
Indianapolis June 29. Format saloona once selling soft drinks since April faces closure as Prohibition law awaits Supreme Court ruling on constitutionality. About 200 former saloons prep to close and vacate as leases end. Hotel managers plan cafeterias in former premises.
The war stamp fundraising drive in Indiana was extended for another week after missing its quota. Workers resumed efforts today to secure subscriptions as only a few counties reported meeting their allotment. The continuation aims to boost contributions across the state.
Three Baer brothers fight Germans in World War I. Paul Baer, famed flier credited with downing seventeen planes, was captured. Arthur Baer served as quartermaster aboard the ship Charlarton. A W Bud Baer works in the gun sighting department at Washington Navy Yard after two years of service.
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