Verdan Front Fights Surge as French Gain Ground
French forces on the Meuse bank attack Verdan with a three mile front and report capturing several German trenches and supplies. Since August 1 the Meuse operations claim 1,100 Germans taken prisoner while Somme fighting shows German efforts to regain lost ground. East front quiet with no major updates. Zeppelins raided the east coast with limited damage.
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London
Somme
Verdian
Meuse
War Office
Berlin
Railway workers vote to strike as ballots counted
In New York the count of ballots from 400,000 railway workers on a general strike shows more than 300,000 ballots tallied with a vast majority favoring a nationwide walkout. Officials expect final results next Monday after the tally concludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Street Railway Strike Looms Across New York City
Mayor Mitchell failed to broker a settlement between street railway employees and the company. A general strike tying up surface lines in Manhattan, Bronx and Queens counties appears inevitable today.
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Associated Press
New York
Mitchell
Manhattan
Bronx
Queen Counties
Railways bar high explosives into Jersey City terminals
Railways serving Jersey City have agreed not to carry high explosives into the terminals there. Rigid inspection will be ordered to enforce the restriction and ensure safety at the docks and approaches.
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Jersey City
N. J
Deutschland at Sea Reported Missing Submarine Hopeful Return
AP dispatch from Norfolk records no word from the German merchant submarine Deutschland since it left the capes on its homeward voyage. Authorities hold hope it remains safe as search efforts continue.
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Norfolk
The
Capes
Drowning of Young Farmer Frank Laura Near Petoskey
Frank Laura, a young farmer, drowned in Walloon Lake near Petoskey. The incident occurred while he was working on local farmland and led to an ongoing search by authorities and the community. No further details are provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Laura
Walloon Lake
Petoskey
Annual Shoup Reunion at Rogers Band Park Saturday
The annual Shoup reunion will be held at Rogers Band Park on Saturday.
Morrison wins bid to adopt two girls in Chicago
Edward Morrison of Chicago aged 82 received court permission to adopt Margaret Ann Gurnstein and Alice Burnstein, daughters of Joseph Burnstein. The adoption could influence his estimated $8 million estate, previously to fund a Chicago public school if he died without heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Edward Morrison
Cook County
Margaret Ann Gurnstein
Alice Burnstein
Joseph Burnstein
Morrison
James Morrison
Cold weather seen as key to stopping infantile paralysis
Health officials in New York opened a conference to find methods to halt the current outbreak of infantile paralysis. Experts agree that cold weather may be the only reliable way to check the spread. A surge in new cases is reported with a high death toll.
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New York
Congress Sets Record High Federal Appropriations
Washington August 3 The current congress posted a record high total appropriations surpassing 1.5 billion dollars and is expected to rise by at least 100 million more before adjournment. The figure marks the largest national appropriations in U.S. history.
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Washington
Congress
Cloudburst Drowns Dozens, Rips Blair's Creek Area
A Tennessee cloudburst along Blair's Creek at Tazewell caused extensive flooding and the loss of 15 to 235 lives with heavy property damage. Inhabitants along the creek numbered about 100, and many are unaccounted for as reports stream in from Tazewell.
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Middleboro
Blair's Creek
Tazewell
Tenn
Serbia to Convoke Parliament Amid Balkan Tension
The Serbian government has decided to convoke the Serbian parliament. King Peter of Serbia and the Greek government have been accused of this intention, with the report transmitted via London from Corfu.
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Corsu
Island of
Corfu
London
Peter
Serbia
Injured at Work at Banta Fur Co
Harry Weatheral, an employee of Banta Fur Co, who recently lost a finger at the joint, had his hand mangled yesterday afternoon when it contacted the machine again. Dr. Becknell dressed the wound.
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Harry Weatheral
Banta Fur. Co
Becknell
Dr R B Dugdale Buys 190 Acre Judie Farm
Dr R B Dugdale of South Bend purchased the Judie farm of 190 acres on the Edwardsburg road for 24000 dollars. The Judie family had held possession of the property since 1881.
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Fine
R. B. Dugdale
South Bend
Edwardsburg Road
Judie
Funeral services for Andrew Burkhart held at Oak Ridge Cemetery
Funeral services for Andrew Burkhart were held this afternoon at two o clock at the grave in Oak Ridge cemetery. Rev Waltner of Trinity Lutheran Church officiated.
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Andrew Burkhart
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Rev
Waltner
Trinity Lutheran Church
Ice Shortage Strikes Goshen Residents
A Goshen report notes a severe ice shortage as residents struggled to obtain ice amid strong wholesale demand. Local businesses and households faced community-wide scarcity, with service disruptions affecting daily routines.
Villa money tale from Warsaw linked to Billy Yost
A small-town note from Warsaw centers on Villa money and a person named Billy Yost. The readable fragment hints at a local financial matter or possession connected to the villa funds, without further details or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Yost
Warsaw
Progressive Leaders Meet in Indianapolis Over 1908 Convention
Progressive party leaders from 17 states gathered in Indianapolis to decide whether to call another national convention after Theodore Roosevelt endorsed Charles F Hughes. The meeting showed divided opinion with a majority wanting to preserve the party as a national organization, while several leaders doubted another presidential nomination. The group adjourned amid uncertainty and no clear forecast.
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Indianapolis
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Charles F. Hughes
New York
Pronior
Mmeans
Tate
Woodrow Wilson
Rates Investigation in Indiana Fire Insurance
Indianapolis authorities probe fire insurance rates across Indiana amid claims of excessive charges in many areas. The inquiry targets pricing practices and potential overcharges affecting policyholders statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Laporte Team to Initiate Candidates at Macabee Meeting
About 150 candidates will be initiated by the Laporte team at the Maccabee meeting in South Bend Friday night. It is expected that about 25 members of the local chapter will attend with delegations from all lodges in Northern Indiana present.
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Laporte
South Bend
Indiana
Nappanee Carriage Co Incorporates for 40000
Incorporated for 40000 with DB Miller J S Casper and R B Berlin of Nappanee and T C and Clara M Strohm of Indianapolis as directors.
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The
Nappanee Carriage Co
DB. FF. Miller
J. S. Casper
R. BR. Berlin
Nappanee
T. C
Clara M. Strohm
Indianapolis
Car and buggy collide at Jefferson and Seventh streets
The auto driven and owned by Leander Mack was slightly damaged at noon today at the corner of Jefferson and Seventh streets when it collided with a buggy.
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Leander Mack
Jefferson and
Seventh Streets
Thirteen Mennonite Children Outing in Chicago
Thirteen children from the Home of the Mennonite church in Chicago are enjoying an outing at Nappa nee with members of the church caring for them.
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Chicago
Mennonite Church
Nappanee
Finger Injury From Driving a Nail Incident
George Whifret suffered a severely injured left hand finger after driving a nail through it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Whifret
Annual Shoup Kauffman Evans reunion set at Rogers Band Park
The annual Shoup Kauffman Evans reunion will be held at Rogers Band Park on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Band Park
Elkhart Saloonist On Trial Over Lunch Sales Permit
In Elkhart City Court Judge Lee sustains the state's demurrer to a plea in abatement filed by Louis 8. Tracy and counsels. Tracy faces trial for selling hot lunches with liquor, the case tied to appeals and other saloonmen who were denied lunch sales permits by county commissioners. The defense argues insufficiency of description, while prosecutors expect a jury trial and testimony from officials including county auditor A. R. Bemenderfer, with further appeals moving toward the supreme court.
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Lou Tracy
Elkhart
Judge Lee
Robert E. Proctor
William A. Wider
Louis 8. Tracy
Tracy
Lee
A. R. Bemenderfer
Tracy Ansi
Ed Daika
Charles Schmidt
Superior Court
Harman
Supreme Court
Proctor
Commissioners’ Court
Jay
I.H. Church
Messrs. Proctor
Wider
Socialist to Speak in Goshen at Court Park
Joseph Zimmerman of Indianapolis socialist candidate for U S senator will speak at Court Park Goshen Saturday Aug 7 7 45 p m His subject The Socialist Challenge to Jin vos Labor and Preparedness All questions answered at close Statesmen and ministers invited
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Joseph Zimmerman
Indianapolis
United States
Goshen
Court Park
Zimmerman
South Haven Man Recovering After Fatal Train Crash
Burton Gentzhorn of South Haven Michigan is recovering at his mother's home in Nappanee after a collision between the Milton S Brumbaugh automobile and a Big Four train north of Leesburg. Brumbaugh was killed instantly and both wives died from injuries.
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Burton Gentzhorn
South Haven
Mich
Milton S. Brumbaugh
Leesburg
Nappanee
Mr. Brumbaugh
Mr. Gentzhorn
Larimer Duo Sets 300 Mile Day Record in Ford Trip
En route from Glendive Montana to Millersburg a Ford driven by B FP Larimer of Millersburg and his son B Harold Larimer of Goshen traveled 300 miles in a single day. The journey marked the final day of an astonishing record run.
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Glendive
Mont
Millersburg
B. FP. Larimer
B. Harold Larimer
Goshen
Injustice to Greeks Noted in The Democrat Article
The Democrat reported that several persons were connected with the matter and faced possible arrest at Charles. The piece framed the situation as an injustice to the Greek community, highlighting alleged negligence toward a girl.
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Democrat
Charles
Saved from Drowning at Lake James Rescue
At Lake James near Tippecanoe a girl named Edith Miller nearly drowned while swimming with Miss Frances Stutz. Miss Helen Hudson rescued her, and both Miss Stutz and Miss Hudson are from this city.
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Lake James
Tippecanoe
Frances Stutz
Edith Miller
Helen Hudson
Alleged Arson Case in Elkhart Grocery Fire
Law enforcement investigates three fires at Dan W. Cole grocery in Elkhart with an arrest possible. Authorities describe multiple suspected arson incidents and say charges may follow based on evidence at the scene.
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Elkhart
Dan W. Cole
Will Recover After Auto Accident Injury
Dc Hill, patient at Price and Price hospital in Nappanee, is expected to recover from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Horse Kick Injures Nappanee Man Ear
William Feldman of Nappanee sustained a lacerated ear after a horse kicked him. He was reported by local authorities as receiving treatment for the injury.
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William Feldman
Nappanee
Highway Marked Through Warsaw by Hoosier Dixie Route
The Hoosier Dixie Highway has been officially marked through Warsaw, adding a new labeled segment to the long established route. Local officials confirm signage updates guiding travelers along the historic corridor through the town.
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Warsaw
Lincoln Revival Parade At Indiana Rally Sparks GOP Echoes
A Indiana audience heard Hughes claim Lincoln’s spirit revived the party with Theodore Roosevelt, George Perkins, Boies Penrose, W. Murray Crane and others on stage. The piece notes missing figures such as Henry Lane Wilson and speculates on who attended, framing the event as a progressive era homage to Lincoln.
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Indianapolis
Lincoln
Hughes
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
George W. Perkins
Bill Flynn
Pennsylvania
Boies Pen‘rose
W. Murray Crane
Reed Smodot
Utah
Albert B. Fall
New Mexico
Mexico
William Froiten Dye
Noblesville
Charles W. Fairbanks
Clarence Martin
John Sr. Lawrence
W. J. Whitaker
William Holton Dye
Republican Progresssive League of
Joe Whealing
Jim Hemenway
Republican Party
Fairbanks
Fred Simms
Jim Goodrich
Abraham Lin
Henry Lane Wilson
Wall Street
Woodrow Wilson
Henry Lane
Woodrow
Joe Kealing
Jim
Watson
Harry New
Senator Kern to speak at Porter County rally in Valparaiso
Senator Kern will address a rally held by Democrats of Porter County in Valparaiso. The event showcases local party activity and aims to energize supporters ahead of upcoming elections.
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Kern
Porter County
Valparaiso
Long Run By Kendallville Fire Department
Kendallville August 3 Special report details the fire department's nine mile run to Wolcottville after a report of a dangerous blaze in a threshing machine separator on Frank Myers farm. On arrival the emergency was unfounded yet the subsequent fire destroyed two barns seventy five tons of hay 1500 bushels of wheat and a calf with losses around 6000 and 3100 insured.
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Wolcottville
Wolccottville
Frank Myers
South Bend Readies Grand Indiana Centennial Pageant
South Bend preparations for the October 3 to 5 celebration of the Indiana centennial promise a grand event with nightly historical pageants. Organizers anticipate 5,000 to 8,000 participants led by Henry B. Roney of Chicago, famed for choruses at the Chicago World's Fair.
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South Bend
Indiana
Henry B. Roney
Chicago
Stabbing of patrolman in Bellville shocks community
Marion reports patrolman was stabbed by Charles Ashworth, a Black man being hauled to jail after assaulting a white boy. A long chase ended with Bellville capturing the suspect. the officer was wounded above the belt on the right side but will recover.
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Marion
Chas
Bellville
Charles Ashworth
Besville
Revoked Licenses Target 22 Sloans in Chicago Sunday Law
Chicago jury reformer announces 22 liquor licenses revoked as part of an aggressive campaign to enforce Sunday closing laws. May or Thompson leads the action, marking the first step in the new crackdown.
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Chicago
Thompson
Sloans
Woman Dies of Sunstroke in Valparaiso
Mrs. Thomas Lambert, 35, died in Valparaiso on August 3 from a sunstroke suffered last week. It marked the third county death from sunstroke.
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Valparaiso
Thomas Lambert
Double Tracking Line Extends to Speedway in Indianapolis
At an expense of $100,000 the electric line from the city limits to the speed way is being double tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Speedway
Free Mail Delivery Planned for Lagrange Aug 16
Free mail delivery will begin in Lagrange on August 16 with two carriers. The announcement notes the service start date and the addition of two carriers to handle the route, marking an expansion of local postal service.
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Washington
Lagrange
Crowded Debate Between Local Socialists Draws Crowd
A large audience packed the venue for a socialistic argument between John McKibbin a known local socialist and John Baker son of Judge Francis E Bak er. The discussion lasted over an hour and a half with Chester Coon assisting McKibbin in backing the socialist cause.
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John McKibbin
John Baker
Francis E. Baker
Chester Coon
Mr. McKibbin
Crescent Street Grocery Owner Faints at Store
While at the telephone in her Crescent Street store Mrs Mayme Hawkins owner of the Crescent street grocery North Side fainted yesterday. Her husband was summoned from Elk heart to assist.
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Mayme Hawkins
Crescent Street
North Side
Elkhart
GE Fort Wayne disburses 550000 to 19000 employees
General Electric Co of Fort Wayne reports its most successful year, distributing 550000 among 19000 employees, 603 of whom work in Fort Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Fort Wayne
Tommy Hoban Marries in South Bend Ceremony
Thomas M. Hoban of South Bend, a lawyer, wed Erma C. Hardy of South Bend in a private marriage ceremony. The couple plans residence in South Bend and will be listed in local society notices.
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Tommy Hoban
Thomas M. Hoban
South Bend
Erma C. Hardy
Crop drought threatens Sturgis area yields
The Sturgis Times-Democrat reports a general crop decline as insufficient rainfall endangers harvests in the surrounding vicinity. Local farmers warn delays and reduced yields may affect deliveries and prices this season.
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Sturgis Times-Democrat
Must Be Stopped Kendallville Sewer Tapping
Kendallville authorities warn against promiscuous tapping of sewers amid rising safety concerns. Officials urge residents to report illicit access and remind that tampering can cause floods or contamination. Local agencies coordinate patrols and public education to deter unauthorized sewer activity.
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Kendallville
Canning Factories Busy
Canning factories are now very busy as production ramps up amid seasonal demand and worker shifts. Officials report higher output across multiple plants with steady orders from regional食品 distributors and retailers.
Casement Hanger 1 Penton Ville Jar
This morning an alleged conspirator in the Irish rebellion died by gallows payment. The case tied to Sir Roger Casement ends with a formal penalty.
Casement Executed for Treason in Pentonville Jail
Sir Roger Casement, former British consul, was hanged for high treason after being convicted of conspiracy to incite armed revolt in Ireland and aiding Germans. He died at 9:09 am, body buried in lime in the yard as a crowd cheered. He was accompanied by two Roman Catholic priests.
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London
Roger Casement
Pentonville
Ireland
Ger
Casement
Comrcte
Peabody Endorses Saloon Traffic By Small Margin
In Washington township Whitley county Peabody votes declare for saloon traffic by four votes with one saloon existing. Pierceton in Kosciusko county votes on wet and dry with no saloons currently.
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Peabody
Whitley County
Washington Township
Pierceton
Kosciusko County
Terry in Films in Chicago Journal
Elen Terry long known for Shakespeare lectures shifts to films. A scenario plans her screen debut in famous roles. Her daughter Edith Craig will join her in pictures with her mother. Miss Terry is wife of James Carew Asselman from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen Terry
Miss Terry
James Carew
Asselman
Tioshen
Chicago
Thomas Family Reunion at Rogers' Band Park Goshen
The 12th annual Thomas family reunion will be held Thursday August 17 1916 at Goshen Indiana in Rogers park. Attendees are asked to bring well filled baskets and come early to stay all day. W S Thomas president invites all family members to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Rogers’ Band Park
Goshen
W. S. Thomas
Indiana
Child scalded by overturned tea kettle at home
The little son of Emmett Kerlin of East Madison Street was severely scalded yesterday afternoon in the kitchen when a tea kettle toppled over. He received first aid and was transported for treatment.
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Emmett Kerlin
East Madison Street
Fainting Incident at Hudson Store Leads to Home Return
Miss Marjorie Berte of West Goshen fainted yesterday afternoon in the Hudson store and was removed to her home. Her condition today is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Marjorie Berte
West Goshen
Annual Blough Kring Reunion At West Goshen Farm Home
The annual Blough Kring reunion will be held at the James K Brumbaugh home 202 West Avenue West Goshen on Sunday August 6 An invite may be extended to invitees and attendees are asked to join for a small gathering and reunion activities at the location.
Student narrowly escapes drowning at Lake Wawasee
Goshen college student Misa Effie Ganger narrowly escaped drowning while swimming in front of the Inn at Lake Wawasee. Lifeguards assisted and she remained unharmed.
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Lake Wawasee
Misa Effie Ganger
Goshen College
Leon Kelly Announces He Sold Six Fords Yesterday
Leon Kelly reports selling six Ford vehicles yesterday. The brief note confirms the sales and identifies Kelly as the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Kelly
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