Teachers Pension Fund Commission Chooses President
Indianapolis August G. Moore superintendent of the Muncie schools was chosen president of the teachers pension fund commission at a meeting in the offices of state superintendent Charles A Greathouse. The commission aims to have the pension law in operation within two months and includes the attorney general and the auditor of state with Parks and Greathouse as vice president and secretary respectively.
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Pxdianapolis
Aue
FL Moore
Muncie
Teachers’ Pension Fund Commission
Charles al Greathouse
Public Instruction
Tehard Parks
Sul Hives County
Charles A. Greathouse
Ue Cossmission
Dan Pitts
Evansville
Plos
Bongardus
Serre Fesute
Morris Shaum Quick Liquor Case Before Mayor Spohn
Shaum was before Mayor Spohn on charges of stealing rides on freight trains and giving liquor to minors. He rode to Kendallville and back with six pints, giving two pints to Russell Wiltfong aged 16 and two to Happy Mack aged 19. The case was continued until tomorrow. he remained jailed. Officers Knapp and Will Bander made the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Shaum
Spohn
Kendallville
Russell Wiltfong
Happy” Mack
Knapp
Will Bander
Myers
Notice to smokers at old news stand promo
Sunday offer for Re cigars seven for 25 cents announced at the old news stand located at 125 B Lincoln Ave. This brief ad targets Sunday shoppers and mentions the location for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Ave
Fire losses in Indiana show decrease for first half year
Indianapolis Aug 6 Special Fire losses in Indiana for the first six months of the year fell by more than 1 209 000 compared with 1914. The total through June was about 8 787 859, while July losses were lower than last year. Fire marshal officials are urging city and town boards to pass ordinances restricting fireworks to curb property destruction. Hartford City is cited as the first to consider such measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Hartford City
Protest Against Proportional Rates Withdrawal At South Bend
A regional protest organized by northern Trolinma and southern Michigan cities travels to South Bend to oppose the withdrawal of proportional class rates between the South Bend area and the Ohio River. Elkhart Mishawaka Iroshen Niles Michisoun City and others plan to join the march and hearings before the interstate commerce commission. Local shippers fear higher rates will push traffic to southeastern states and raise costs for freight.
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Soutist Bend
Trolinma
Michigan
South Bend
Olde River
South Berd
Interstate Cototce Commission
Benter Warbor
Niles
Michisoun Ci
Ahie
Flood Toll Grows in Erie as Floods Rage
Erie's flood disaster worsens with seven bodies recovered and 75 missing. Officials estimate city losses at 7 million dollars and county losses at 2 million. Rain began last night causing panic as residents brace for further danger. Women weep while men prepare for overnight watch and possible evacuation with families and valuables.
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Lrib
Ang G
Erie
Nisley
Chamber of Commerce
Pan American Road Congress Sets Leading Program Seats
New York Aug 6 special. Program committee selects leading places for the Pan American road congress with participants from across the nation. Topics include construction types, maintenance methods, highway financing principles, material values under stated conditions, and other expert subjects in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bull Moose Party Turns Three In Chicago Birth
Three years ago on Aug. 5 the bull moose or Progressive party was born in Chicago. When asked about it Col. Roosevelt, its father, said on the third anniversary that he had nothing to say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bull Moose
Progressive Party
Chicago
Col. Roosevelt
Indiana 74th reunion set for Milford in September
Survivors of the 74th Indiana will hold their annual reunion at Milford on September 9 and 10. The event gathers veterans for remembrance and fellowship with former comrades.
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Indiana
Milford
Conflicting accounts of safe robbery at East Clinton
Reports center on a break in at the Very Beverstine building where a safe owned by Charles J. Ulery may have been breached. Ulery denies valuables were inside and claims the vault was storage under a stairs. four youths confess only to opening the safe, not stealing funds. Biddle and Seevers remain jailed as of this afternoon while Tatsel secured release on bond.
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Beverstine
East Clinton Street
Marshal Geo. Myers
Charles J. Ulery
West Goshen
Ulery
Charles T. Jaxon
Vlery-Beverstine
Valieda
Eugene Juday
Russell Jody
Numder
Mitchixon
Injunction Issued Against Nappanee Lumber in Patent Case
Federal court in Indianapolis granted an injunction to stop infringement of a silo patent. Harder Manufacturing of Cableskill N J., United States Silo of Lansing Mich., filed suit two years ago, owned by patent rights holders. Judge Francis H. Baker presided over the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Harder Manufacturing Company
Cableskill
United States Silo Company
Lansing, Mich
Indianapolis
Francis HE. Baker
Alderman Hotel to Modernize Veranda Entrance
Mrs Augustin Alderman and Mrs Elizabeth Alderman Kelly owners of the Alderman hotel plan modernization next summer removing the narrow entrance veranda that has stood since the Violett House became Hotel Hascall in 1881 and making other alterations.
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Augustin Alderman
Elizabeth Alderman-Kelly
Alderman Hotel
Violett House
Bristol Town Marshal Resigns for School Janitorship
Town Marshal John Nay of Bristol resigns to become janitor of the Bristol school building. At a Wednesday town trustees meeting Chai. Frank is appointed to serve the expired term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nay
Bristol
Chai
Frank
Nay
Fatmen Fall 10-5 at College Diamond in Narrow Loss
The Fatmen were defeated yesterday by the College nine on the college diamond 10 to 5. They vow to challenge any team and keep swinging, promising tougher matchups ahead.
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College Diamond
College Nine
Follows Friend Ends Life After Companion's Death
Henry Hatt and Stephen Langohr, hotelkeepers in Robertsdale near Hammond, both shot themselves. Langohr died at his home, following the example of Hatt who had killed himself several weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hatt
Stephen Langohr
Robertsdale
Hammond
Hatt
Milford Junction hotel owner likened to Bryan figure
W. E. Davis, proprietor of the hotel at Milford Junction, is said to bear a close resemblance to W. J. Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Davis
Milford Junction
W. J. Bryan
Russian Army in Full Retreat on East Front
German forces claim victory as Von Buelow marches toward Massa a Russian withdrawal evacuates Riga. Berlin reports Ivangorod fortress captured while two corps approach Massa amid a total eastern front retreat. British dispatch notes a looming danger of annihilation for the Russian army in a widespread campaign winding down.
Warsaw Falls as German Armies Sweep Poland
London reports confirm Warsaw fell after a fierce battle as German forces under Field Marshal Von Hindenburg captured the city. German dispatches claim the Russian army suffered near-total destruction and foresee victory before winter while Grand Duke Nicholas retreats with a small rear guard. Bavarian troops led by Prince Leopold occupy Warsaw.
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London
Warsaw
von Hindenburg
Poland
England
Grand Duke
Nicholas
Russia
Bug
Narew
Warsaw-Petrograd
Berlin
Kaiser
Kaiserin
Petrograd
Blonie-Nadzaryn
Prince Leopold
Rodi Baughs to Move to Ashland Wisconsin
In Wisconsin it is understood that David D. Rodibaugh and family will relocate to Ashland soon and make it their future home. Rodibaugh says his two sons will take active management of their invested farming lands there.
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David D. Rodibaugh
Ashland
Wis
Rodibaugh
Wanted to buy at once large secondhand fridge
Advert seeks immediate purchase of a large secondhand refrigerator, a National cash register, a large range, and a roll top desk. Respond with particulars to Box 84, Warsaw, Indiana.
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National Cash Register
Warsaw
Ind
Uy Ae
Paroles Granted for Two Indiana Prisoners
Governor Samuel M. Ralston in Indianapolis issued clemency parole to Charles Cushing serving 2 to 21 years for manslaughter in Michigan City after a fatal shooting tied to watermelon theft. Clarence Canode, convicted for forgery in Elkhart County in 1915, received 30 days parole. his crime involved forging a Topeka firm’s name on a $210 check for a motorcycle.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
Charles Cushing
Michigan City
Cushing
Nobbie County
Howard McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Melaughlin
Clarence Canode
Elkinirt County
Chenode
Ts Hameon
Topeka
Ind
Canoee
Noel & Miller
Protective Association
Springfield
III
Elkhart County
Leader
Heathmin
Ebbart
National Guard Praised in Indianapolis Armory Plan
In Indianapolis Ange 6 a special report notes private subscriptions aim to fund an armory costing between 500000 and 500000 dollars for the Indiana National Guard. Officers claim the Guard is among the best in the United States, with growing enlistments and improving standards despite harsh editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
National Guard of
Indiana
Franklin Ta Dridsens
Indiana National Gruard
Regular
Washington
United
Faur Directors Plan 43rd Goshen County Fair
Directors of the fetkbart County Fair and Agricultural association met at the State Bank of Goshen to arrange the forty third annual exhibition at Goshen from August 31 to September 3. Ground cleaning Friday August 30, preparations expected to make the fair the best yet with favorable weather and large crowds anticipated. Gambling and immoral shows will be prohibited, restrictions less tight but conformance required. entries in speed events expected to match prior years. A strong advertising push is under way and officials say exhibits and races should be notably strong, weather permitting. Kalamazoo fairs suffer due to cold rain, with heavy losses and no racing yesterday.
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Fetkbart County Fair & Agricultural Association
State Bank of
Kalamazoo
Mich
New Democratic State Central Committee Members Named
Indianapolis August 6 special chairman Bernard Korbly announced replacements for vacancies under the new primary. Districts Three Bromir Traylor and Ten Charles J Murphy and Eleven Frank Watler plus Ninth William Riley Dunham Thirteenth Rudolph Acker-Chael. Retiring: Three Mark Staren Five James L Randel Ninth William F E Longley Tenth Charles J Murphy Eleventh Bo i Cox Thirteenth D M Bechtel. A meeting at the Denison hotel Indianapolis August 21 at 10 o clock will see leaders urged to attend and review the new primary law rules for the state organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Bernard Korbly
Democratic State Central Committee
Bromir Traylor
Arthur Warrick
William Riley Dunham
Frank Watler
Rudolph Acker- Chael
Charles J. Murphy
Ty Meddarer
Id. Honam
Rensselaer
Mark Staren
James L. Randel
William FE. Longley
Neoarshal
Bo i. Cox
D. M. Bechtel
State Central Committee
Denison
United States
Rudolph Ackerman Selected Thirteenth District Chair In So. Bend
Rudolph Ackerman named Thirteenth district chairman to succeed D. M. Bechtel of Goshen. He lives in South Bend, works for Vandalia Railway Co. He is about 65 and owns property. recently his supporters urged his Democratic mayoral nomination for South Bend. Bechtel resigned after last reorganization. Peter J. Kraven, former district chairman, is now revenue collector for the Indianapolis district.
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Rudolph Ackerman
So. Bend
Techtel
Peter J. Kraven
Indianapolis
Sir Bechtel
South Bend Case Appeals Higher Court Ruling
The Indiana Supreme Court will hear the appeal from South Bend after Tutlie George Ford of the superior court denied the movers right to revoke Hosaloon Leese and vested the power solely with county commissioners. The decision, based on the Proctor law of 1911, draws wide statewide attention.
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Soutpel Bend
Aue
Tutlie George Ford
Hosaloon Leese
South Bend
Supreme Court of Indiana
Ford
Thousands of Physicians Gather for TB Conference in Indianapolis
More than 1,000 medical men will meet in Indianapolis September 29 to October 1 for the Mississippi Valley conference on tuberculosis at the Claypool hotel. Governors and state officials are expected to attend by special trains, and the event will feature a Disease Prevention Day pageant on October 1 as efforts expand to other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Claypool Hotel
Rain Delays Goshen Road Work in Aller County
Rainy weather halts construction on the Goshen road in Aller county with the highway project at a standstill awaiting drier conditions.
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Goshen Road
Aller County
Strine Family Reunion Draws Ninety Seven Attendees
Ninety seven Strine family members attended the annual reunion at Rogers Band Park yesterday. Inclement weather hindered amusements but a very enjoyable time was reported by participants.
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Strine
Rogers Band Park
Dr EF Crow Elected to National Osteopathic Board
Dr EF Crow of Elkhart has been elected to the two member board of trustees of the National American Osteopathic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EF. C. Crow
Elkhart
National American Osteopathic Association
Arm Breaks Again for Union Township Child
Charles Sweveland six year old son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Sweveland of Union township broke his right arm when knocked by a chair Tuesday. This marks the third break in five months for the same arm.
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Charles
Harvey Sweveland
Union Township
Will Move to Goshen From Silver Lake
Mrs. Ferree and her daughter Jessie will move to Goshen from Silver Lake to reside. GC. B. Spohn is remodeling his residence at 112 North Sixth Street in preparation to occupying it early in the fall.
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Ferree
Jessie
Silver Lake
GC. B. Spohn
North Sixth Street
Steers Sold Near Bristol Fetch High Cattle Prices
Frank Supert, north of Bristol, recently marketed 14 steers averaging 1200 pounds each. He received 8.10 dollars per hundredweight, bringing 97.20 dollars for each steer.
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Frank Supert
Bristol
Fine Bon-Avi Cantaloupes Osborn Tea and Coffee House Bt
A brief notice notes Fine Bon-Avi Cantaloupes and Osborn Tea and Coffee House Bt as a small business listing or advertisement fragment. The readable text references produce and a cafe venue, with no further details on location or dates available.
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Osborn Tea & Coffee House
Goshen Man Wins Elkhart Highway Contract Bid
Henry Cripe of Goshen secured the Elkhart township segment contract for the Goshen Elkhart highway, with a bid around 44 095 including brick pave on an 18 foot wide road. Tolleston Construction Co topped by Metro politan block for the western portion at 43 678. Work to start unsure. bids opened last Tuesday with 11 firms represented.
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Elkhart Township
Goshen and Elkhart
Cooanty
Henry Cripe
Goshen
Showalter
Fisher
Tolleston Construction Company
Metropolitan
A. ME Smith
Elkhart
Concord Township
Ate Smith
Laying Brick for Fort Wayne Road Project in Elkhart County
Supe Ross for Nees Seaman Frankfort contractors building five mile stretch of Fort Wayne road from Goshen to the Elkhart Bent on township line. Fifty men at work as brick pavement progresses with cement curbing down. First brick laid at Leonard McConaughy farm. 16 feet brick pavement plus six inch curbs and eight foot gravel berms planned. Samuel Stutzman supervises for the county. The project aims to yield the finest highway in the area.
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Supe. Ross
Nees & Seaman Frankfort, Tod
Ft. Wayne
Lincoln Highway
Goshen City
Elkhart-Benton
Leonard McConaughy
Samuel Stutzman
Elkhart County
Board of County Commissioners
Fort Wayne
$25 000 Damage Suit Filed In Superior Court
Harrison Rep logle filed a $25,000 damages suit in superior court against Bucklea Valley Line for injuries from a Valley Line car colliding with a speeder at Pine Creek Bridge on December 1 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Valley Traction Co
Harrison Replogle
Bucklea Valley Line
Valley Line
Pine Creek Bridge
Farm Sold in Colinton Township to Schrock Family
The Jacob D. Schrock farm in Colinton township, now owned by M. J. and H. R. Schrock, has been transferred to Wm. Fash of LaGrange county for ar. This is among the most beautiful farms in Elkhart county. Mr. Bash will move there in October.
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Jacob D. Schrock
Colinton Township
M. J
H. R. Schrock
Wm. Fash
Lagrange County
Hartford City Goes Saloonless After 75 Wet Years
After an option election last spring Hartford City closed fifteen saloons at midnight ending a 75 year era of saloon business. The move reflects a shift in local attitudes toward alcohol and enforcement of liquor laws.
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Hartford City
Special Saturday Candy Offer at Olympia Candy
Fresh Sugar and Peanuts featured items in the Olympia Candy display. The listing notes prices in cents per pound and highlights a Saturday sale for the treats.
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The
Jens N. Swart
Mikhart County
Theim
Daniel J. Troyer
Grace Galentine
Alma Miller
Shal
PAN American Road Congress
Baker
Ivangord
ARMY
von Buelow
Massa
Riga
Ivangorod
Vonduelows Army
Aus
Baltic Sea
Gilicia
Wisconsin
Clarance Canode
National Guard
Faur Directors
Korbly
National Body
Henry Ripe Giver
Goshen-Elkhart
Goshen Man
Tolleston Construction
McConaughy Farm
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