01 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1921
Page
1
Five injured when a city car collided with another vehicle on South Main Street Sunday night. Miss Fern Bontrager suffered the most serious injuries. Dr. A L Yoder and others reported all patients were as well as could be expected.
Plans by 10 state attorneys and county investigators were announced to arrest Governor Small in Springfield during the Missouri governor probe. Details describe efforts to return the governor to face charges and reference the impending arrival at the capital with officials preparing enforcement steps.
Obscure fragments mention Harriet Ti Shedine of New Turis and a court case at Pikdmart acirenss cuurt with adveaa foresee. Names like Williiama 9 tefie, Epo, SY ogptsed thre appear in garbled text. A vague reference to a funeral or obitgreg and a marriage at Senet Roast is noted in fragmented form.
The report highlights the 1921 Chautauqua program led by Peet Redpath and famed speakers and performers. Local organizers and attendees praised the event's quality and impact, noting contracts and future planning for the next year.
Unclear OCR text describes a search for Dr. Stone's body. Mentions a warden and stage cues at an estate park and state meeting arrangements. Specific names, dates, or locations are garbled or absent.
Reported progress in talks between British Prime Minister and Irish leaders with secrecy and rumors of possible envoys. Arrivals in Dublin noted as a week of high diplomacy unfolds amid strong disagreements over demands to be placed on England.
Gasoline is now being retailed in Goshen at 18.8 cents per gallon. The dispatch mentions prices and everyday fuel sales with local availability noted this morning.
Citizens await council meeting focusing on routine agenda items including procurement and property matters. Officials will address upcoming deadlines and local policy considerations.
The tossuship trustees of the countiy met in a regular meeting this afternoon at the office of County Superintendent A. R. Weaven.
An obituary notice or tribute notes former Tell City mayor J. H. Stewart praised by Joseph F. Stewart and Fred G. Heinzle for his service as superintendent of the Tell City water light and heat plant. They call him a hardworking worker who spurred new business and commend Tipton newspapers that praised him.
A community sale at Rock Run Church of the Brethren closed Saturday after a successful event. Proceeds supported church programs and local services. A for sale ad noted potential sellers could move items quickly.
The Goshen District Sunday School Association Council held its annual meeting at Goshen College. Officers elected include Grace Galentine as superintendent Your Peoples' division, Mrs John Waterlin Children's division, and Mrs Bh Bo Hartaler Administration. Prof J W Foreman reported a 40 enrollment at Vacation Bible School and praised the teachers. Plans to conduct another school next summer were approved. The cabinet reviewed the district’s Sunday schools in the spring survey and outlined steps to raise efficiency.
A severe windstorm and lightning killed and injured several people across multiple states yesterday and Saturday night. Victims include workers near New York City and Worcester Massachusetts, with reports of trees felled and vehicles struck. Authorities note at least several deaths and numerous injuries from the storms.
Private Merrill Voss died in France. The body of Merrid Bloss is received by Mr and Mrs Charles Stanek of North Fifth Street. The body is to be shipped to Hoboken for burial with Gashen for permanent burial.
In Chicago the defense depicted the 1919 World Series fix as theater with Ban Johnson cast as the villain and Charles Comiskey as the goat. Henry Berger claimed no crime by throwing games and questioned the validity of claims surrounding the so called fixed season. The defense wraps up its argument with a likely jury decision postponed to late Tuesday or Wednesday.
Forecast shows showers and mild showers expected on Tuesday with generally fair weather overall. Temperatures near or slightly below normal, with light variable winds across Olio Valleys and Tennessee region.
The Indiana List report approved by Governor McCray recommends pardoning Mrs. Margret Smith of Laporte County for forgery as she nears motherhood and granting parole to Leonard Northam of Elkhart County for grand larceny reformatory offenses.
During a Saturday evening storm, a barn on the Wee Smith farm near West of Froshen was struck by lightning and burned. The 22 year old structure built by No Com of Riikharr burned at the scene.
Mrs Christine Swearingine of Plymouth was found dead in her bed at home. Police report says death was caused by paralysis with no signs of foul play.
Former chief of police of Marte, Ed Chambers, and a policeman were killed in a pistol duel near noon. Private detective Live- Iya and four others were arrested amid the shooting. Hathel and Mohawk ties mentioned in the case with related arrests.
The county commissioners met in regular session to discuss routine matters. They set filing causes for the superior court building project at Elkharpound and opened bids for gravel contracts. James Javis of Indianapolis and Automatic Registering Machine Corp displayed a device developed from the Empire machine for inspection.
Pastor of First Baptist church preached an excellent sermon before a very large audience at outdoor services in Court Park last evening. Attendance exceeded expectations as next summer Rev Bartor of St Mark’s Church will preach the sermon.
Secretary Hoover cabled Walter Lyman Brown directing him to Riga to negotiate with Soviet authorities for food relief work in Russia. Brown, European director of the American Relief Administration, is tasked with preparatory negotiations ahead of relief efforts.
President Harding voiced hope that the disarmament conference may usher in a new era of peace and understanding during an address at Plymouth Mass marking the landings tercentenary. He praised religious freedom and warned against concentrating governmental power in Washington.
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