President Aims to Cut Living Costs With Wheat Market Plan
Attorney General Palmer plans to present a White House report on reducing living costs. President Wilson will discuss restoring wheat to the free market with the Grain Corporation head Julius Barnes to bridge price differences to farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Palmer
Wilson
League of Nations
Tumulty
Julius Ho Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
White House
Revival of Foods Administration Debated for Wilson
Washington Aug 3 officials discuss reviving the Food Administration under the Lever Act to cut living costs. supporters argue a revived agency could curb inflationary pressures and stabilize prices for consumers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foods Administration
Wilson
The
Food Administration
Oakwood Park Assembly Opens at Lake Wawasee
The Oakwood Park assembly of the Evangelical church opened this morning at Lake Wawasee. Attendance is very large. The annual Oakwood Park camp meeting closes last Sunday at Ss Meleck. this event will continue to Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakwood Park Assembly
Lake Wawasee
Oakwood Park
The
Evangelical Church
Hikwood Park
Lake Wiawasee
Ss @Meleck
Autoist Halts Car To Save Train At City Crossing
An unnamed driver moved his car onto the tracks at the Ninth street crossing of the New York Central road to prevent a west bound passenger train from hitting it. The action damaged tires but likely averted a collision last evening near Asadpoo.
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Ninth Street
New York Central
Asadpoo
Bilger Named Night Clerk at Goshen Post Office
Charles T. Bilger, residing north of Isoshen, becomes night clerk at Goshen post office succeeding Ned Brynner who moves to a rural route from Elkhart. The change followed a trade in positions.
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Charles T. Bilger
Isoshen
Goshen
Ned Brynner
Elkhart
Goshen Men Join Air Service Recruits Sent to Indianapolis
Jeon Spry and Ray McKinney of Goshen were accepted by Sgt. Weddle at Elkhart as air service recruits and sent to Indianapolis yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeon Spry
Ray McKinney
Goshen
Sgt. Weddle
Elkhart
Air Service
Indianapolis
Watson Urges Senate to Reject Shantung Privileges
Senator Watson of Indiana asked the Senate to reject the Versailles treaty provision granting Japan control over Shantung. He argued German rights were seized by force and expanded, then taken by Japan via force and secret agreements, asking if combined wrongs can ever become right. He cited historical treaties from 1896 to 1905 and wartime actions shaping Shantung status.
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Washington
Shantung
Watson Creps
Indiana
Senate
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
Willson
China
Germany
Hearing Today On Petition For Permanent Injunction
In Hammond Indiana the Standard Car Company seeks a permanent injunction against striking workers. A temporary restraining order was earlier issued by Francis E. Baker of the U S Court of Appeals designating today for the injunction hearing. The plant has experienced several weeks of active strike action.
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Hammond
Ind
Standard Car Company
Goshen
Francis E. Baker
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Heat Wave Breaks Drought in Goshen Area
A long hot dry spell in Goshen and surrounding counties ended as thunder showers brought rainfall worth thousands to farmers. The drought had severely stressed crops with Goshen at the center of a dry belt. Lightning caused some damage though more rain fell.
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Goshen
Dry Belt
Indiana
Michigan
Democrats to Manage Census Taking in Thirteenth District
Frank Folant of Laporte Ind construction superintendent chosen to supervise the 1982 census in Indiana's 13th district. Announcement from the census director notes Democrats to predominantly control census supervision, with Hoffman of Fort Wayne cited among key personnel.
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Washington
Frank
Two Suspicious Men Arrested Near Clemenceau Home
Detectives arrested two men near Premier Clemenceau's residence on a concealed weapons charge and attempted bribery. The pair, described as lingering and suspicious, offered money for release and were held for trial.
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Clemenceau
Associated Press
Pwoo Dae
Explosion at Raritan NJ Claims Over Seven Killed
Associated Press report from Raritan New Jersey states a fatal explosion in a tonograde explosive filled coma engine. Lieutenant Jefferd, adjutant of the arsenal, said he believed more than seven people were killed. Several bodies had already been recovered as search continued through the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raritan, N. J
Rardtean
Jefferd
Raritan
Arsen
Metal Trades Demands Relief Measures From Congress
The metal trades department of the American Federation of Labor plans to press Congress and the president this month for relief to curb the rising cost of living. Chairman Flames OConnell notes the metal crafts group has more than 500,000 members.
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Sangcranctisocol Cab
Tetal Trades Department
The
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Flames O'Connell
O'Connell
Romanian Army Enters Budapest in Big Military Move
About 30 000 Roumanian troops led by Gen Marghascu entered Budapest today with infantry cavalry and artillery. They seized public buildings and assumed military control of the city amid trumpet salutes and marching through main streets.
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Budapest
Marghascu
Sd Haave
Austria to Present Counter Proposals Tomorrow
Paris Aug 56 Dr Karl Renner Austria's chancellor and head of the Austrian peace delegation told General Secretary Dutasta that Austria will hand over its counter proposals to the peace terms tomorrow within the prescribed time for presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Press
Paris
Karl Renner
Austria
Dutasta
Sanitary Bathing Pool Planned at City Park
The city park will feature a strictly sanitary bathing pool fed only by city water. The bathing hole is near where the Clinton street sewer empties into the river.
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Clinton Street
Spread of Shopmen's Strike Continues Nationwide
The national shopmen's strike persists with continued action today as leaders forecast a complete national tie-up. Officials warn of widespread disruption across industries and transportation sectors as labor actions expand.
Striking railroad shopmen spread as demand for higher wages grows
Reports from Chicago and Indianapolis indicate union officials foresee a nationwide rail tie up within days unless wage increases are granted. About 300 Pennsylvania Panhandle shopmen joined the walkout, blacksmiths and inspectors stay at work, and 2500 Big Four shopmen are said to be on strike. Union leaders met President Wilson calling for roughly five percent raises. if delays continue, a broader strike could follow.
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Chicago
Federated Railroad
Indianapolis
Panhandle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cincinnati, Indianapolis & Western
Washington
Wilson
St Rikers
Niles Man Reports Taxi Robbery En Route to Niles
George Roger of Niles Mich says he was robbed of $50 in a taxi trip from South Bend to Niles. Suspects Daniel Budayi and George Kelly, both youths from South Bend, are being held as suspects.
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Niles
George Roger
Niles. Mich
South Bend
Daniel Budayi
George Kelly
Charles Murray Dies in Auburn Hotel Case
Charles Murray died at Auburn where he had been running a hotel. His body was sent to Decatur Indiana, where funeral services were held today at the home of his sister Mrs Carrie Sutherland. Death was caused by kidney and bowel ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Murray
Auburn
Decatur
Ind
Carrie Sutherland
Muessel Grocery in South Bend Closes After 50 Years
The Muessel grocery store in South Bend that operated for more than five decades has shut its doors. Owner Charles A. Muessel plans to pursue other business ventures.
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Muessel
South Bend
Charles A. Muessel
Benfield Family Moves to New Latta Property Home
Peter Benfield and family prepare to relocate from their second floor at South Main street fruit store to a new residence at 107 South Sixth street, the former Latta property.
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Peter Benfield
South Main Street
South Sixth Street
Latta
Peters Compiles Elkhart County War History Data
W. C. Peters prepares Elkhart County data for Indiana war history project due by September 30. He gathers records, dates, and local notices to document community wartime efforts and contributions.
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W. C. Peters
Elkhart County
Mishawaka Plans Army Food Purchase to Lower Living Costs
Mishawaka officials announce the city will buy a carload of army food from the United States government to reduce the cost of living for residents. The measure aims to stretch budgets amid higher prices and supply concerns.
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Mishawaka
United States
South Bend Employees urged to accept 20 percent raise
A recommendation for a twenty percent wage increase for South Bend city employees is supported by most workers who say they cannot meet their obligations on the current pay scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Sheepmen Vote on Strike
N Y C shopmen at Elkhart vote this afternoon on the proposal to strike.
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Elkhart
Applications Filed for Goshen Water Works Superintendent
Several applications have been received to fill the vacancy created by W. A. Harding at Goshen city water and light plant. The water works committee is advertising to collect many applications for a selection. Joseph Burns, once of Goshen, now in Milwaukee as an Allis-Chalmers employee, declines to apply and wired his decision to council member Clyde J. Castetter.
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Goshen City
Allis-Chambers Mtg. Co
Clyde J. Castetter
Millions of Gallons Whiskey Stored in Indiana Warehouses
IN IMANAPOLIS Aug. 5 Special Three and one half million gallons whiskey stored in government bonded warehouses across four Indiana cities, says Peter J. Kruger collector of the new consolidated internal revenue district. Neither the government nor owners know what to do with it. Of this amount 591,154.1 gal were taken over by Kruger from Isaac R. Strouse, former collector of the seventh district which passed out of existence July 15.
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Imanapolis
Indiana
Peter J. Kruger
New Consolidated Internal Revenue District
Kruger
Isaac R. Strouse
Indiana attorney vows action against high cost of living
Aus 4 Specials lile Stansteirs, attorney of Indiana, declares readiness to prosecute violations of the Indiana anti trust law. He says he will pursue any set of interests restraining trade or forcing price increases. An investigation into industry production is on file and more testimony is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Aus
Lile Stansteirs
Stansbury
Speedway Air Depot Seeks 200 More Recruits in Indiana
The Speedway Air Depot in Indiana polis issues a call for 200 additional men to enlist in the air service. About 400 soldiers are there. Two recruiting parties operate in Indiana with Lieut. F. E. Ballard securing two recruits in Elkhart before moving to LaPorte.
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Speedway
Indianapolis
Air Service
United States Army
Indiana
Elkhart
F. E. Ballard
Laporte
Ford prices will stay unchanged says Noble Cripe
Noble Cripe, who returned from Chicago, says a widely circulated report that Ford car prices will be revised downward is incorrect and prices in effect will remain indefinitely.
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Noble Cripe
Chicago
Ford
Sick List Update on John Wuester
John Wuester's condition has improved significantly as he recovers from appendicitis. The notice notes his status change without detailing further medical steps.
Huckleberries Abound Near Constantine at Hatton Farm
Twenty acres of excellent picking reported with bushes loaded for harvest. Price listed at 8 cents per quart. Location given as four and a half miles northwest of Constantine at the old Morse White farm, now Hatton's.
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Constantine
Morse- White Farm
Hatton's
Leases Kindig Room for Chicago Agency Move
H L Schlabaugh leases the Kindig room vacated by the Chicago newspaper agency and will move his West Lincoln Avenue store to the location.
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Kindig
H. L. Schlabaugh
Chicago
West
Lincoln Avenue
Gardner Family Reunion Set for August 17
The Gardner family reunion will be held in the city park on August 17. Attendees are invited to gather for a day of fellowship and shared memories in the local community space.
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Gardner
Four Escape From Jackson County Jail At Brownstown
M C Price, 38, of South Bend and three companions escaped the Jackson county jail at Brownstown by firing bars from a window. Price and Harry Burrell of Seymour were captured by a posse at Jackson after being wounded by buckshot. They face charges for breaking into a freight car at Columbus.
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M. C. Price
South Bend
Jackson County
Brownstown
Price
Harry Burrell
Seymour
Jackson
Columbus
County agency to seek raise for Elkhart agent Metzger
Farmers and others in the county agricultural agency plan a meeting in Stonex hall tonight to outline a campaign to raise Grover E. Metzger's salary by 1500 dollars. Metzger has three offers elsewhere and would accept one if his pay here is not increased.
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County Agricultural Agency
Stonex Hall
Grover E. Metzger
Elkhart County
Music School Recital And Cantata at College
The college hosts a Thursday evening program by the Summer School chorus of twenty four young ladies under Prof. A S Ebersole performing Henry Smart s The Fisher maidens. Soloists include Mrs A S Ebersole Mrs C T Mowers Miss Eunice Guth and Miss Hannah Reed with Prof Otto Holtkamp at the piano. A short song and piano recital by School of Music pupils precedes the cantata. The event starts at eight with a small seat reservation fee and is nearly free.
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A. S. Ebersole
Henry Smart
C. T. Mowers
Eunice Guth
Hannah Reed
Otto Holtkamp
School of Music
Contracts for Lincoln Highway gaps in county awarded
Indiana state highway commission awarded eight highway sections totaling 54.5 miles at a combined cost of 1 891 669 55. Twenty three bids came in under estimates with concrete construction planned. Projects include Lincoln Highway from Benton to Elkhart county line and Osceola to Elkhart with Rieth Riley and Northern Construction Co. named among bidders.
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Indianapolis
State Highway Commission
Engineering Department
Lincoln
Benton
Elkhart
Rieth-Riley Construction Co
Goshen
Lincoln Highway
Northern Construction Company
Rieth & Riley
Madison County
Anderson
Indiana General Assembly
Runaway Death of La Grange Woman
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Edward Marker aged 40 at LaGrange after she died from injuries in a runaway accident. She was in front of the Marker home assisting a neighbor when frightened horses bolted, she tried to stop them and fell as the team trampled her chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Marker
Lagrange
Marker
Henry Ford Libel Case Likely Goes To Jury
MT. CLEMENS Mich August 5 Judge Tucker closed testimony in Henry Ford vs Chicago Daily Tribune libel suit. The multi millionare car maker faces possible jury verdict next Monday as evidence is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
MT. Clemens
Mich
Tucker
Chicago Daily Tribune
Funeral Held for Mrs. Jacob J. Eash Near Goshen
The funeral for Mrs. Jacob J. Eash, 60, who died suddenly of heart trouble at her home one mile east of Goshen, was held at Shore church in LaGrange county this afternoon. Surviving are her husband, her mother Mrs. J W Weaver of Goshen, four daughters including Mrs. Will Phillips of Freeport Michigan and Mrs. Latitia Shull of Clearfield Pennsylvania, one son Glen Eash, and ten brothers and sisters.
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Jacob J. Eash
Goshen
Shore Church
Lagrange County
Eash
J W. Weaver
Will Phillips
Freemont
Mich
Latitia Shull
Clearfield
Foster Kiner
North
Wilbur
Elkhart
Ore
Glen Eash
Gun Accident Wounds Michigan City Youth
Walter Radtke age 17 of Michigan City was badly wounded when a new gun he bought discharged accidentally. He is the son of Max Radtke of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bey
Walter Radtke
Michigan City
Max Radtke
That City
Warsaw Secures Government Canned Food
Warsaw city has purchased a carload of government canned food to stock local relief supplies. Officials say the purchase will support food distribution during shortages and may aid municipal hunger relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Grand Lodge order ignored as shopmen strike vote fails
R R shopmen refuse consent to vote after Grand Lodge order. Officials report no authorization for ballots and the labor dispute drags on with union leaders undecided on next steps.
Federation Shopmen Refuse Strike Vote Dispute
Chicago officials report the Chicago district council of the Federated Railroad Shopmen's union will not follow a grand lodge strike vote order. Secretary John D. Saunders says no strike vote will be taken and workers will not return until higher wages are granted. Negotiations via the grand lodge will be refused. The strike's impact cripples western and southern rails and halts perishable freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
John D. Saunders
Chicago District Council
The
Federated Railroad Shopmen‘s Union
Grand Lodge
Saunders
Elkhart Men Escape After Toronto to London Air Crash
Donald Whistler and Buell Webster of Elkhart escaped unharmed when the airplane they expected to reach London Ontario in crashed through the top of an empty car. The same machine had been damaged during a July 11 landing in a field of alfalfa and was being brought to Toronto for repairs before Whistler and Webster returned to Elkhart.
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Donald Whistler
Elkhart
Buell Webster
Toronto
London
Ont
Frank Lusher
Messrs Whistler and
Webster
Hogs Drop $1 Per Hundred in Indianapolis Market
Prices on hogs at the Indianapolis stockyards fell by one dollar per hundred in early sales amid ongoing agitation over high living costs. General sales saw the drop as buyers responded to market pressures and broader economic concerns in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Churubusco Woman Fractures Skull After Epileptic Episode
Mrs. Johnson Zolman, 65, of east of Churubusco, is hospitalized in Fort Wayne at Lutheran Hospital with a fractured skull after an epileptic fit drove her to the outside air and she fell through an open cellar way to a cement floor. Her husband found her shortly after 1 o'clock Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Zolman
Churubusco
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne
Miss Foeter Hurt At Blue Lake Truck Incident
Miss Marie Foeter of Ft Wayne, 25, slipped while boarding a party truck at Blue Lake. She fell under the vehicle as it moved, mashing a foot and injuring her jaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Foeter
Ft. Wayne
Blue Lake
Mrs George Steinmetz dies after yearlong illness
Mrs George Steinmetz age 60 of Peru died at Duke's hospital in that city after a year of illness. She had lived in South Bend for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Steinmetz
Peru
Duke’s Hospital
South Bend
Not Much Improved In Sage-Dieu Condition
The condition of Prof. L. A. Sage- Dieu is not improving much. He has practically recovered consciousness but remains in a delicate state with friends not encouraged by any notable change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Sage- Dieu
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P. O. Clerk
Daily Democrat
Sen. Watson
A. F. of L
B. M. Jewell
Railway Employees’ Department
W. H. Johnson
Fred C. Botam
Speedway Air Depot
John Wuester
la Grange
R. R. Shopmen
Federation
Don Whistler
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