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Rockport Democrat

Location

Rockport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1918

Page

2

Justin Godart Arrives In Ames To Proclaim French War Aid

Former French official Justin Godart arrives in Ames to convey France’s thanks for U S aid via Red Cross Y M C A and other groups. He will explain in public talks the work of the military health department in sanitation and comfort for French and American troops. He has seen action, earning the war cross at an advanced post under artillery fire.

Sibemt Ras Pied Justin Godart Wir French Chamber of Deputies Ames Jen France United States Red Cross Military Health Department French Republic Vin

Brothers Reunited at Funeral as Pallbearer Exposes War Toll

In Picardy a US soldier acting as pallbearer at a funeral discovers his brother Joseph Ash among the dead. The brothers had met only the day before at the front. The chaplain comforts the mourner as the grave service continues amid wartime losses.

Picardy France America Picardy Front Joseph Ash Joseph Joe

Italy Expects Major Offensive Against Austria

Italian Army officials anticipate a quick Austrian push as German and Austrian emperors meet. The report notes intensified troop movements and quotes unnamed sources signaling a looming large-scale offensive from both flanks.

Austria

Vatican secrecy over manifesto delays knowledge until eight days

A fragment indicates Vatican officials knew nothing of a manifesto until eight days after its publication. The document references consecration and notes a communication stating no prior awareness by the Vatican. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.

Vatican Come Municntian

Army Bill Approved in House Into Senate with Record Sum

The house passed the annual army appropriation bill totaling 12,041,682,000 dollars in record time. It authorizes the president to call into military service as many trained and equipped men as possible, sending the measure to the senate.

House of Representatives Senate Washington House

Schwab reports May shipbuilding boom and contracts

Charles M. Schwab states that in May the United States built and commissioned 250000 dead weight tons of shipping and last week alone contracted 250000000 worth of work. He notes 700000 workers are involved in ships and parts, with plans for a million tons from the Great Lakes and strong demand from the War Industries Board for steel products.

New York United States Charles M. Schwab American Iron and Steel Institute Mr. Schwab Great Lakes J. Leonard Replogle The War Industries Board

Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes Sentenced for Espionage Acts

Mrs Rose Pastor Stokes of New York was given ten years on each of three counts of an indictment for violating the espionage act. Judge Arlea S Van Valkenburgh ordered the sentences to run concurrently with no fine. The case stemmed from a signed communication in the Kansas City Star expressing opposition to the government.

Kansas City Rose Pastor Stokes New York Missouri State Penitentiary Arlea S. van Valkenburgh Ars Ehes Wet Pelley Stebes

Government bureau takes over Chicago stock yard price quotes

Chicago June 3 announcement that the United States government bureau of markets will take over the price quotation function of the Chicago stock yards and will issue all price quotations on live stock at the Chicago market.

Chicago United States

Germans Use Artillery to Suppress Ukrainian Revolt

Washington reports German artillery shells are aimed at quelling the Ukraine revolt. Peasants are described as burning forests and destroying crops as part of the unrest.

Washington Ukraine

Allied air raids demoralize Germans, says state department

Washington reports that Allied air raids on German towns demoralize the German people, according to officials at the state department.

Washington State Department

Mishawaka Factory Workers Get $52000 Bonus

Three thousand employees at the Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Company receive bonuses totaling 52000. Local officials including Mayor S W Thompson and the street commissioners spearheaded the effort while Monticello plans street improvements. The air crop and flame events disturb the region as multiple notes cover farm, transport, and civic matters across Indiana.

Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Company

Colored residents and visitors gather amid funeral rites in city

Mrs Dan Cunningham left for Evansville to visit her husband. Elenedride Thomas heads to Terre Haute to settle there. Elder Sebre of Connersville attends the funeral of Mrs Jane Gill. Elders Harrington of Livermore assists. Families mourn Aunt Mary Frields as relatives and friends travel from Evansville and nearby towns to pay respects.

Dan Cunningham Evansville Elenedride Thomas Terre Haute Sebre Connersville Jane Gil Greenwood Ave Harrington Livermore Jane. Gill Earnest Clark Dale Ciy Clark Gill Trilby Eureka Jas V Brown Katie Murexa Mary Frrield Edwards L. Taylor N. Greenwood Ave Mollie Hatfield Della Hartwell Mary Frields Kentucky

Soldier Risking Life Each Twenty Four Hours

Facing advancing danger, a soldier continues perilous duty every twenty four hours, sustaining effort amid ongoing threats and obligations to comrades and mission.

Remedy for Cholera Morbus Suggested for Every Home

A health advertorial urges keeping Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy at home to treat cholera morbus promptly. Mrs Charles Enyeart of Huntington Indiana reports quick relief for two sick children in summer 1911. Obtainable everywhere.

Chamberlian Charles Enyeart Huntington Ind Chamberlain

New York Street Faker Sells Hidden Camera Toy

A street con in New York sold a toy that lets buyers peep into second story rooms. The device promised easy viewing without risk, but most passersby were tricked into paying a dime. A policeman arrived and the con fled as the crowd dispersed.

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