Baker proposes permanent army policy with 1.25 million force
Secretary Baker submits a bill to Congress for a standing military force of 1,250,000. Active troops would total 510,000 regulars, with the rest drawn from youths who would undergo a compulsory three month training. A reserve would bolster 20 infantry divisions and one cavalry division. Local and appeal boards would be appointed with daily compensation for service.
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Washington
Congress
Baker
Tts
Selective Service Act
Wilson Focuses on Living Cost After Potomac Trip
President Wilson returned to Washington from a weekend Potomac sailing aboard the Mayflower. He had no engagements and was understood to devote attention to the high cost of living problem.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Potomac
Soviet Newspapers In Budapest Suppressed
Soviet newspapers in Budapest have been suppressed, according to a dispatch from Budapest received in Paris. The report notes actions against Soviet press outlets in Hungary during the period.
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Budapest
Paris
Governor Goodrich Faces Indiana Woman's Franchise Protest
Governor Goodrich received a copy of a resolution from the Indiana Woman's Franchise League protesting his failure to call a special session to ratify the national woman suffrage amendment. The group deplored his reactionary policy and urged action.
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Goodrich
Indiana Woman's Franchise League
Mrs Coppes Bows to Accident Blame in Elkhart Crash
Mrs. Harelkd Coppes of Napanee temporarily lost control of her Cadillac in Elkhart and crashed into a Ford owned by Tom Keeth, parked in front of his restaurant. Keeth’s car was badly damaged and Coppes paid for all repairs.
Auto Hits Bicycle on Third Street Then Flee
A northbound automobile on Third Street struck a bicycle as it turned west onto Lincoln Avenue Sunday afternoon. The bicycle was demolished. the driver fled the scene. The cyclist, a young man, apparently escaped injury.
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Third Street
Lincoln Avenue
Suit Filed On Note Against Harry Y Miller
The Pennsylvania Rubber Co through Davis and Schaefer has filed suit on a note against Harry Y Miller. Judgment for $500 is asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Rubber Co
Davis and Schaefer
Harry Y. Miller
Dr C E Hansel Dies at South Bend Golf Club
Dr Charles F Hansel president of the South Bend city board of health died at about 230 pm Sunday on the South Bend Country Club golf links. He was born July 31 1874 in Stockton California and moved to South Bend in 1898 marrying Hosa Roth. Surviving are his wife a son three sisters and one brother. Funeral services will be held Friday.
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Charles F. Hansel
So. Bend City
Hansel
South Bend
Stockton
Cal
Hosa Roth
Lakeville
Goshen Roofing Foes Face $15,000 Slander Suit
Edward E. Whitehead sues rival roofer FE. E. Whitehead for $15,000 claiming false defamatory remarks harmed his business. Through attorney L. L. Burris, Charles L. Bolles of Goshen filed the five paragraph complaint alleging the statements were intended to injure Whitehead and impair his credit.
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L. L. Burris
Charles L. Bolles
Goshen
FE. E. Whitehead
Freight Car Shortage Threatens Indiana Rail Supply
Indiana faces a growing grain car shortage as Charles B. Riley, secretary of the Indiana Train Dealers Association and Indiana Millers Association, reports elevators in many small towns closed for up to ten days due to lack of cars and only limited relief from available stock.
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Indiana
Charles B. Riley
Indiana Train Dealers Association
Indiana Millers Association
Columbia City Man Tries Suicide Over Domestic Trouble
Mike Effort, a 48 year old painter in Columbia City, slashed his wrist and then his throat in a self inflicted attempt Sunday afternoon. He lost a quart of blood but will recover, with domestic trouble given as the motive. His wife was away at the time when he was found by his sister in law and aid was summoned.
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Mike
Columbia
Wayne
Child Dies From Eating Sand Pies
The three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Pike of Battle Creek Michigan, formerly Kendallville, died after eating sand pies mixed with apple made by children at play. Burial occurred in Kendallville.
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George Pike
Battle Creek
Mich
Kendallville
Under Another Change Exonerated Officer Bert Miller
South Bend policeman Bert Miller, previously exonerated on one charge, is reported under another charge concerning liquor. The case notes Miller's involvement and ongoing legal status.
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Bert Miller
South Bend
Lagrange County Plans Erection of a Hospital
Judge Ballou heads a special committee to manage the undertaking as Lagrange county plans the erection of a new hospital. The effort focuses on coordinating funding and site selection to begin construction.
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Lagrange County
Common Council to Hold Regular Session Tonight
The common council will meet in regular session this evening to discuss pending items and civic matters.
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Common Council
Daniel B Nye of South Bend Dies on Visit at Cassopolis
Daniel B Nye prominent attorney and democratic politician dies of heart failure during a weekend visit to a Cassopolis resort with his family. Born in Wakarusa 32 years ago he studied at Indiana University and practiced law in South Bend. Survived by wife a daughter one month old three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services will be held in South Bend.
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Donaldson Lake
Cassopolis
Mich
Daniel B. Nye
Mr. Nye
Wakarusa
Indiana University
South Bend
Josephine Labadie
Chester R. Montgomery
St. Joseph County
Nye
J. M.S
New Shee Store And Newspaper Agency Move
F T Tappan of South Bend and G F Bergard of Goshen lease the Landgreaver Drake building once Eddie Collins drug store. Tappan, formerly of Coldwater, will move his shoe stock and merge with Bernard’s Chicago Newspaper agency, which will be subleased to him on Lincoln avenue.
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F. T. Tappan
South Bend
Coldwater
Mich
G. F. Bergard
Goshen
Landgreaver-Drake
Eddie Collins Drug Store
Belgian Rulers Invited to Mishawaka and South Bend
King Albert and Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, guests of President and Mrs. Wilson, are invited to visit the United States next October and to make a trip to South Bend and Mishawaka where many Belgians reside.
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Mishawaka
South Bend
King Albert
Queen Elizabeth
Belgium
United States
Wilson
Not Yet Certain On Sale of Army Foods
Government may sell army foods by parcels post to cut living costs. Post office inquiries flood the office, which will inform when the order becomes effective. Surplus items include breakfast bacon ham corned beef hash beans mackerel roe tuna fish sugar cured ham and more.
Roumanian Troops Occupy Budapest Reported
Budapest was occupied today by Roumanian troops. A separate item notes a building lease on West Washington Street, with Mrs. Elsie Wood Hatch leasing to Charles E. Morrie for furniture storage. Harry Dangler arranged the deal.
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Associated Press
Budapest
Elsie Wood Hatch
Lacy Livery Barn
West Washington Street
Charles E. Morrie
Harry Dangler
Calumet Doctor Joins Elkhart Practice Duo
Pr David D Todd of Calumet Michigan a Rash Medical College graduate in Chicago has joined Dr Fane AL Work of Elkhart in the practice of medicine in that city.
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David D. Todd
Calumet, Mich
Rash Medical College
Chicago
Fane
Elkhart
Williamson Buys Louie Hawks Chicken Farm
Earnest B. Williamson of Kendallville purchases the Louie Hawks chicken farm in Middlebury township for 1800 dollars.
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Earnest B. Williamson
Kendallville
Louie Hawks
Middlebury Township
Sewer Contract Being Worked On in Royal Center
Fyke and Noel of Goshen are general contractors handling a large sewer project at Royal Center Indiana.
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Fyke & Noel of
Goshen
Royal Center
Indiana
Strike of Railroad Shopmen Expands Nationwide
The strike by railroad shopmen has widened to involve about 250000 workers. Organizing efforts and halted operations threaten freight movement and schedules across major lines. Negotiations continue as the stoppage widens.
Rail strike widens as 250000 walk out across nation
Federal railway shopmen strike enters fourth day with about 250000 workers out. Officials predict spread to all regions unless demands are met. Director General Hines asks Congress to consider wage increases and a bill restoring ICC power to suspend increases. Leadership warns of a complete railroad tie up as multistate actions unfold.
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Chicago
Federated Railway
Washington
Hines
Wilson
Congress
Railroad Administration
Senate
Interstate Commerce Commission
Warren 8. Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Riotous crowds driven from Liverpool streets by troops
Riotous crowds in Liverpool were dispersed at daybreak as troops charged with fixed bayonets after a night of unrest. The cruiser Valiant and two destroyers moved into the Mersey to guard the docks while bus and tramway workers failed to report for duty. A strike notice had not been issued, and the disruption did not appear to be in sympathy with policemen.
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Associated Press
Liverpool
Eng
Valiant
Mersey
State Highway Commission To Award Contracts Today
The Indiana state highway commission in Indianapolis will award contracts. Two Elkhart county roads are to be sold. Lincoln highway Elkhart county from Benton to county line 6.35 miles cement 39300.19 brick 51722.11. Lincoln highway St Joseph and Elkhart counties Osceola to Elkhart 3.5 miles estimates cement 28074.70 brick 41988 and bituminous concrete 35344.40 new estimates cement 34485.85 brick 48452.60 and bituminous concrete 43975.
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Indiana State Highway Commission
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
Benton
County
St. Joseph
Elkhart
Osceola
Professor Sage-Dieu Struck by Automobile in Goshen
Professor L A Sage-Dieu was hit by a Ford driven by Adam Keim while riding a bicycle on South Third street. He suffered concussion, extensive bruises, and a torn ear and remained unconscious at Goshen hospital as doctors monitored his condition. No blame was assigned. Keim offered to cover all expenses and improve the patient’s comfort.
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L. A. Sage-Dieu
Goshen Hospital
Sage-Dieus
S. Seventh Street
South Third Street
Third Street
South Third
Adam Keim
South Bend
Sage-Dieu
Frank Evans
High Cost of Living Discussed in Senate
In Washington on August 4 the senate resumed debate on the high cost of living. Chairman Gronna of the agriculture committee said a committee meeting would be held tomorrow to consider measures to reduce living costs. He stated that higher wages or shorter hours are not a cure and that government ownership of utilities would not solve the problem.
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Washington
Senate
Gronna
Agriculture Committee
Unusual Demand Strains Goshen Bottling Works Capacity
The Goshen City Bottling Works struggles to fill rising soft drink orders as the country’s dry trend disrupts supply. Despite doubling capacity this spring, the plant will again expand this fall to meet demand.
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Goshen City
Auditorium at Winona Lake patterned after Mormon Tabernacle
The planned Wi nona Lake auditorium will mimic the Salt Lake City Utah Mormon tabernacle in design, reflecting a grand pattern to be used for future gatherings.
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Winona Lake
Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City
Utah
Peaches Sell for 3.85 Per Bushel in Northern Indiana
In several northern Indiana cities peaches are being retailed at 3.85 dollars per bushel. Local grocers report steady demand as the fruit moves through markets.
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Indiana
Big Four Excursion to Benton Harbor Draws Crowds
The Big Four excursion to Benton Harbor Sunday was well patronized. From Goshen, the train left around 10 30 Sunday morning with twelve coaches filled to the platforms and two hundred forty tickets sold at the local station. No future trip announced, but a second excursion is expected two weeks from yesterday.
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Benton Harbor
Goshen
Tractor Demonstration At Fort Wayne Draws Thousands
Between five thousand and six thousand people attended a tractor demonstration near Fort Wayne showcasing farm equipment and demonstrations of power and efficiency.
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Fort Wayne
Wysong resigns railway mail post to lead Elkhart county life firm
Milton A. Wysong, long time railway mail clerk since 1908, resigns and becomes district manager for Peoples Life Insurance in Elkhart County Frankfort Indiana. He sent government supplies to Cleveland and says he traveled over forty Earth circumferences in his career while surviving seven wrecks including the 1905 Lake Shore crash. He will complete his term on the Goshen board of education next August.
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Milton A. Wysong
South Seventh Street
Elkhart County
Peoples Life Insurance Company
Frankfort
Indiana
Wysong
Post Office Department
Cleveland
Ohio
Lake Shore
South Chicago
Chicago
Cleve- Tana
Goshen City
War Savings Clubs To Be Organized Here
Fred J. Wade from Indianapolis organized war savings stamp clubs in local factories with help from County Agent Metzger and Postmaster Beane. The effort aims to teach thrift and reduce living costs by saving, noting past war savings behavior and urging concerted action by workers and families. Clubs formed at Chicago-Detroit Bay Co and Goshen Sash and Door Co with named leaders. others pending completion.
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Fred J. Wade
U. S. Treasury Department
Indianapolis
Metzger
Goshen
Beane
Wade
Logansport
Chicago-Detroit Bay Co
Anna Carter
Treva Neterer
Frank Dippo
D. B. Hess
Goshen Sash & Door Co
Warren Carpenter
A. W. Cunningham
National Dairy Machine C
Rock Run Mills
W. H. Peterson
R. E. Jepson
Preacher Arrested For Grand Larceny In Bristol
Rev R A Robinson rector of St Johns Episcopal Church Bristol was arrested on grand larceny charges after allegedly misplacing church funds and turning over missing items. He was jailed then released on $1000 bond after Bristol supporters aided him.
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D. M. Rust
R. A. Robinson
St. John's Episcopal Church
Bristol
Fikchart City
Robinson
Canada
Coblenz Named U.S. Troops Headquarters
General Pershing announced that Coblenz will serve as the headquarters for American forces. The decision positions Coblenz as a key command center for U.S. troops abroad amid ongoing operations.
Pershing to Base American Forces in Europe Near Coblenz
Gen Pershing arrived at Coblenz for a final battlefield tour and announced that Antwerp will serve as the Rhine base port while American headquarters shift from Paris. He plans to sail from Brest about September 1 and may be joined by the composite regiment that marched in the Paris and London victories.
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Coblenz
Paris
Europe
Pershing
Antwerp
Rhine
Brest
London
Grain and Provisions Sell Down Amid Cost of Living Fears
Chicago August 4 grain and provisions fell sharply as selling campaigns expanded. Within an hour corn dropped about 8 cents per bushel and pork fell 1.25 dollars per barrel, driven by broad public agitation over high living costs.
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Chicago
Hines Seeks Railroad Officials for High Cost of Living Talk
Director General Hines asked all railroad union officials in Washington to meet at noon for a conference on the high cost of living.
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Washington
Hines
Tramp Claims Sleep Caused Fall From Train Near Ligonier
John O Connor of New York City the tramp who fell from New York Central train No 10 near Ligonier and is treated at the Noble county infirmary near Albion says he was asleep when the accident occurred.
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John O'Connor
New York City
New York Central
Ligonier
Noble County Infirmary
Albion
Man Hangs Self in Barn at Pierceton Home
Thomas Collier aged 59 ended his life Sunday afternoon by hanging with a rope in the barn at his home near Pierceton. The body was found at 5 pm by tenant Thomas Bowman, dangling seven feet from the floor. Domestic trouble was given as the motive after he separated from his wife.
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Thomas Collier
Pierceton
Thomas Bowman
Mr. Collier
Indiana Physician Arrested in Connection with Woman’s Death
Dr. Joseph Adams, 71, Indianapolis physician, is under arrest charged with performing an abortion on Mrs. Edna Bartrim, 19, of Indianapolis, who died from blood poisoning. The case centers on a fatal abortion in the city.
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Joseph Adams
Indianapolis
Edna Bartrum
William Toepp in Dying Condition in South Bend
William Toepp, a prominent resident of South Bend, is reported to be in a dying condition. The brief item notes his status and local prominence.
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William Toepp
South Bend
Hog Prices Fall Significantly Amid Market Slump
Hog prices have declined about 25 cents per hundredweight, signaling a sharp drop in livestock markets and affecting farmers and traders in the region.
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Retary Baker
Amr
Assoce
Gov. Goodrich
C. E. Hansel
Edward E. Whitehead
Columbia City
Te Build Hospital
South Bender
Shee
Railroad
Wash
Ington
M. L. Manver
Federated Railroad Shopmen’s Union
American Federation of Railway Workers
East
H. A. Weaver
Waymen’s Union
Sec'y
Sth
State Highway Commission
Mormon Temple
M. A. Wysong
U.S
General Pershing
Tramp
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