Ten Indiana National Guard Units Ready to Move to Camp Shelby
Ten Indiana National Guard units were recommended to the U S Army for training at Camp Shelby Mississippi to assist in preparing the camp for Indiana and Kentucky guardsmen before deployment to France. The South Bend Company F is among the units, with transfer plans pending on tentage and whether to move from home stations or directly to Hattiesburg.
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Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Central Department
United States Army
Camp Shelby
Hattiesburg
Miss
Indiana
Kentucky
France
South Bend Company Co. Fo
Indiana Guards
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Whattiesburg
Hunt for Draft Resisters in Oklahoma Ends
Officials say the hunt for draft resisters in three southeastern Oklahoma counties is near finish. They estimate that more than half of the working class union members, about 500 to 600 people, have been traced to state penitentiaries and county jails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Bassett Named Representative for Exemption Appeals
O. P. Bassett of Elkhart was named as government representative to review exemption appeals from Elkhart county. Bassett is editor and publisher of the Elkhart Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
O. P. Bassett
Elkhart
Uncle Sam
Elkhart County
Mr. Bassett
The
Elkhart Review
Indianapolis Man Seriously Injured in Lake County Truck Accident
John Carl of Indianapolis sustained serious injuries at Klinger Lake while being moved to Oakwood Tavern. The crowded bus prompted him to ride on a trunk as the vehicle turned a curve causing the trunk to slip off and Carl to fall.
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John Carl
Indianapolis
Klinger Lake
Oakwood Tavern
Carl
Indiana Institute of Homeopathy Meeting Date Change
The Indiana Institute of Homeopathy will meet Thursday at the Severin Hotel in Indianapolis, not Wednesday as previously announced. The gathering location remains the Severin Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Institute of Homeopathy
Hotel Severin
Indianapolis
Patton Receives License to Marry White at Pa toka
Charles ID. Patton of Vincennes aged 69 obtains a marriage license for Dixie Ann White aged 16 of Pa tok a with parental consent from her guardians.
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Princeton
Charles ID. Patton
Vincennes
Dixie Ann White
Patoka
P A Yoder Retires From Auto Inn Partnership Change
Perry A. Yoder has retired from the Auto Inn on East Clinton street. James Helminger, his partner, takes over the business and assumes control of the enterprise.
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P. A. Yoder
Perry A. Yoder
Auto Inn
East Clinton Street
Jas. Helminger
Mr. Yoder
Drought Grips Corn North and West of Goshen
Fields north and west of Goshen suffer extreme dryness with many crops badly in need of rain. Some corn shows signs of drought stress and scorching heat.
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Goshen
Oldest Kosciusko County Man James Guy Dies at 98
Jas. Guy, Kosciusko county’s oldest man at 98, has died. Local officials note his passing and age as records. The filed obituary tributes highlight his long life and community ties.
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Kosciusko County
Jas. Guy
Caus
Front in World War I Scene Shiftsheavy Actions Reported
The report describes a complex Russian front with voluntary withdrawals and stiff Austro German resistance. Russian forces yield ground in Bukowina Dystritza while two regiments retire. Teutonic offensive advances in Kokshani Roumania threaten Entente lines as Canadian troops move toward Lens. French raid Champagne.
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Galician
Bukowina
Dystritza
Teutonic
Kokshani
Roumania
Entente
Flanders
Lens
Champagne
President Wilson outlines price regulation plan with officials
President Wilson today took a hand in the government effort to regulate prices. He visited the Federal Trade Commission and then the Department of Justice to discuss keeping prices for war materials on a reasonable basis.
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Washington
Aag. T
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission
Department of Justice
Governors of 16 States to Meet in Chicago on Coal Prices
The council of defense for 16 states, led by Indiana, called a conference in Chicago on August 16 to pursue concerted action to cut coal prices, potentially including mine seizure, to address the price rise.
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Chicago
Chiarge
Tlinets State Council
Indiana
Amateurs Sportsman Shoots Self in St Louis Apartments
T Jordan Wheat Lambert a 48 year old member of a prominent St Louis family known as an amateur sportsman killed himself in his apartments today. He was widely known and belonged to several athletic clubs.
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ST. Louis
Aug
T.jordan Wheat Lambert
Root Says Little Disorder in Russia Remarks in Chicago
Elihu Root, member of the U S mission to Russia, arrived in Chicago on a return trip to New York and stated that there is little more disorder in Russia than in the United States.
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Elihu Root
Russia
Chicago
United States
New York
Papal Secretary of State Gasparri Reported Resigning
Italian newspapers and Vatican officials report Cardinal Gasparri, the papal secretary of state, has resigned. The London and Rome press note the delay in confirming the move as Vatican observers discuss its implications for pope and church government.
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Rome
Vatican
Cardinal Gasparri
Admiral Burney Replaced by Sir Roselyn Wemyss in London
Official admiralty notice states Admiral Sir Cecil Burney the second sea lord is replaced by Vice Admiral Sir Roselyn Wemyss. The announcement confirms the London transfer with Wemyss taking the post.
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Roselyn Wemyss
London
Admiralty
Cecil Burney
Buick Abandoned Car Found Near Sturgis
An apparently stolen Buick was found abandoned on a road near Sturgis with an empty whiskey bottle in the tonneau. The car had crashed into a telephone pole.
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Sturgis
Tonneau
Gillette Resigns Highway Inspector Post in Washington Township
Washington Township sees changes as Willard M. Gillette resigns as highway inspector but remains engineer on active roads. Henry W. Dussell also resigns. Albert R. Carmien named to replace Dussell and Charles T. L. Kinney to take Gillette’s duties. Commissioners grant fall deadline extension for Cassell road to Oct 15. Attendance included A. H. Beardsley, L. P. D. Hall, Elkhart officials, and local attorneys.
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Williard M. Gillette
Washington Township
Gillette
Henry W. Dussell
Dussell
Albert R. Carmien
Mr. Dussell
Charles TL. Kinney
W. M. Hatch
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
Pussell Road
Cassell Road
A. H. Beardsley
L. PD. Hall
Elkhart
Sand Edward Ziegler
Clyde Pickrell
Attorney Russ
Bristow
Exemption Drive Triggers Call for 100 Additional Conscripts
The examining board led by Sheriff Sanford Clerk Rimpler and Dr C A Inks of Nappanee issues a call for 100 more conscripts after a day where 45 examined almost all sought exemptions citing dependent families or religious scruples. The next testing group will assemble at the courthouse Thursday morning.
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Sheriff Sanford
Rimpler
C. A. Inks
Nappanee
Court House
Reith and Riley Win Elkhart Mishawaka Road Contract
Reith and Riley, Goshen paving contractors, were awarded a $32,000 contract by St Joseph county commissioners for two miles of the Elkhart Mishawaka north river road to concrete. Work will start in about three weeks once the prior contract finishes.
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Reith & Riley
Goshen Paving Contractors
Elkhart
Mishawaka
St. Joseph
South Bend
Ellingham Declines State Democratic Chair Bid
Fort Wayne publisher Ellingham refuses offer to become state Democratic chairman succeeding Charles A. Greathouse. He states plainly he cannot accept the honor, noting it is final and impossible for him to take the post if tendered.
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Lew Ellingham
Fort Wayne
Charles A. Greathouse
Ellingham
Journs Gazette
Mr. Ellingham
Died Near Milford Charles Long Dies at 21
Charles Long aged twenty one died at his brother James Longs home near Milford after months of tuberculosis. A farmer, he had lived with James for ten years and leaves two brothers and seven sisters. Funeral by Rev Evard Smith at Milford Christian Church this afternoon at two. Burial followed in Milford.
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Charles Long
James Long
Milford
Evard Smith
Milford Christian Clearch
Officer lets man go after stop at Rochester party
An officer stopped a beer party of a Black family in Rochester and took the husband into custody for whipping his wife and others but released him citing the high cost of keeping prisoners in Fulton county jail. Authorities reportedly will avoid arrests except in serious cases.
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Rochester
Fulton County
Copper Wire Stolen From Northern Indiana Railway
A hundred feet of copper covered steel trolley wire disappeared from the gravel pit west of South Bend during the last week. Junk dealers have been notified about the theft.
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Northern Indiana Railway Co
South Bend
Swart Sues for Estate Admi Bond Filing
Joseph E. Swart qualified as administrator of Plebe Swart by filing a $200 bond for the estate administration.
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Joseph E. Swart
Plebe Swart
Heating plant project blocked by city council vote
City council members fail to adopt a resolution for the heating plant. Three members publicly oppose the project as planned, blocking progress on the proposal.
Goshen Council Rejects Central Heating Plan Amid Debate
The Goshen common council narrowly defeated a resolution to study a central station heating system by a 3 to 2 vote. Aldermen Cripe Collins Lehman opposed. Manrow and Nymeyer supported. Supt. Harding cited county board indecision on purchasing heat. Dummy policemen project planned with four figures to be placed later. The meeting also covered sidewalk repairs, signs, tax issues, and salary reviews for firemen.
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Common Council
Samuel Cripe
Collins and
Lehman
Manrow
Nymeyer
Mr. Brookmeyer
John B. Cripe
Spohn
Supt
Harding
Water and Light Plant
Board of County Commissioners
Nymever
American District Steam Co
Central Station
Murder Sparks Sturgis Knife Attack Over Attention
In Sturgis Fred Martin is gravely wounded with a six inch knife wound in the chest after an alleged confrontation over attention given to Arthur E. Mercer's wife. Mercer, a Royal Chair Co night watchman, is jailed on stabbing charges amid revealed tensions.
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Sturgis
Fred Martin
Arthur FE. Mercer
Royal Chair Company
Martin
Mercer
Tragedy at Gary Crossings Ends Wedding Plans
A freight train struck a taxi at Nickel Plate railroad crossings in Gary, killing Miss Carklin of Chicago and injuring Charlie DeKator, the groom to be, and his friend Peter Prenock. The couple had traveled to Crown Point to obtain their marriage license.
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Gary
Charlies DeKator
Miss Carklin
Chicago
Crown Point
Peter Prenock
John Sutherlin in Critical Condition After Stroke
John Sutherlin is in critical condition at his Olive Street home after suffering a stroke. He has endured deteriorating health for several years.
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John Sutherlin
Olive Street
Mr. Sutherlin
Whitmer Purchase Tops Recent South Side Property Sale
Earl FE Lantz sold the South 10th Street property to Mr and Mrs Jonas Whitmer who recently sold their North Side property. The deals were brokered by L B S Eash.
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Earl FE. Lantz
South 10Th Street
Jonas Whitmer
L. 8S. Eash
Breakfasts on street cars raise accident concerns
In South Bend a complaint alleges that motormen and conductors eat their breakfasts on street cars. The practice is blamed for creating a high likelihood of accidents as crews dine while operating.
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South Bend
Lightning Strikes Chimney Wounding Seven at Reed Home
A lightning bolt struck the chimney of the C. W. Reed residence in Sturgis Michigan, shocking seven family members. Authorities reported no serious injuries and the home sustained minor damage.
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C. W. Reed
Sturgis
Mich
Tragic Fall Into Mishawaka River Claims Teen
Louis Penny aged 15 fell from a railway bridge trestle at Mishawaka and was drowned. The body was recovered 1 day later.
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Louis Penny
Mishawaka
Special Service to Winona Lake Recital Run
Winona interurbans will operate special cars to Winona Lake next Monday. Madame Schuman Helnk will give a recital, drawing music lovers from the area to the lakeside venue.
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Winona Interurbans
Winona Lake
Madame Schuman-Helnk
Bechtel Couple Welcome Son Near Goshen
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bechtel who reside west of Goshen.
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Daniel Bechtel
Goshen
Catholic War Fund Reaches 4000 at South Pend Drive
The Catholic war fund at South Pend has reached four thousand dollars. One parish, St Patrick's, raised eighteen hundred dollars. The update notes parish contributions and overall progress toward a goal.
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South Pend
St. Patrick's
Pastor Quits Baptist Church in Warsaw
Rev. A. W. Littrell resigned as pastor of the Baptist church at Warsaw surprising his congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Littrell
The
Baptist Church At
Warsaw
Ford car sold to Dr Armocr at Patel Garage
A new Ford coupe changed hands at the Patel Garage with buyer listed as Dr Armocr of Goshew. The sale marks another vehicle transaction in the local dealership's record.
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Ford
Patel Garage
Dr. ‘Armocr
Goshew
Training Camp Closes Week With Final Maneuver
Last week of the first officers reserve training camp at Ft. Benjamin Harrison sees 3,500 men in the Eighth and Ninth regiments intensify drills for a decisive finish. Gen. Glenn to close camp by August 15 as many cadets prepare for commissioning and assignment to commands in the new national army. Goshen residents attending include Jack P. Frankenstein, Cecil Winter, Roscoe C. Lehman, Dan M. Spohn, and Robert G. Beck.
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Glenn
National Army Organization
Goshen
Jack P. Frankenstein
Cecil Winter
Roscoe C. Lehman
Dan M. Spohn
Robert G. Beck
Soldiers May Vote in Fall Elections, Crowder Says
Special American citizen soldiers in cantonments mobilization centers or in France may vote if states set up voting machinery in camps. Provost Marshal General Crowder said there is no federal bar to guardsmen or drafted soldiers voting, the hurdle being lack of state legislation.
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Washington
Aug. T
National Army
Naval Guard
France
Crowder
Plants to be Busy in War Production
Washington, August 7. Special says it will not be long before every available plant in the country is busy producing airplanes heavy artillery and submarine destroyers.
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Waseington
Society Notes Highlight Local Church Events
The First Brethren church S S C E gathers Wednesday at 2 PM with a brief program and refreshments. Mrs W Rollin Reuss hosts tomorrow for Miss Elsie Kran of Elkhart and brides to be Miss Bernice Bechtel and Miss Myra Neidig at South Third street. The Woman's Bible class meets with Mrs Fred Freyberg at 411 South Main tomorrow afternoon. Mrs Shaum and Mrs McQuate host the St Marks Mite society in church parlors Wednesday afternoon rather than Thursday.
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Tig
W. Rollin Reuss
South Third Street
Elsie Kran
Elkhart
Bernice Bechtel
Myra Neidig
M. ES
Fred Freyberg
South Main Street
Tractor Demonstration Planned Near Gilbert's Grove
Arrangements for a big tractor demonstration in a field beside Gilbert's Grove on August 25th attract many participants with tractors and show readiness. Individuals may join the event by contacting George Gilbert of Goshen Indiana or any Cornell Farm Betterment club organizer.
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Gilbert's Grove
George Gilbert
Goshen
Ind
Cornell Farm Betterment Club
Ill Sturgis resident Mrs Crebillion Jacobs critically ill
Mrs Crebillion Jacobs, prominent Sturgis resident, is very ill in Chicago and relatives have been summoned. Her husband Mr Jacobs died from injuries when the Wallace-Hagenbeck circus tent fell at Sturgis about three years ago.
Studebaker Car Carrying South Bend Musicians Flips
Members of the Bill Donahue orchestra from South Bend traveling to Klinger Lake for a dance rode a Studebaker that went over an embankment. The accident delayed the dance. No musicians were injured.
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Studebaker
Bill Donahue
South Bend
Klinger’ Lake
New Factory for Mishawaka by Werra Aluminum Foundry Co
The Werra Aluminum Foundry Co of Waukesha Wisconsin will locate a new factory in Mishawaka. The move marks another manufacturing expansion in the region with the company diversifying its production footprint.
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Mishawaka
Werra Aluminum Foundry Co
Waukesha, Wis
Simmons Family Reunion Announces Thursday Gatherin at Rogers Band Park
The Simmons family reunion will be held on Thursday at Rogers Band Park. Organizers invite relatives to attend and reconnect at the community outdoor venue.
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Simmons
Rogers’ Band Park
Boys Working Reserve Organized At Meeting Last Night
County council of defense says a non military program will enroll boys 16 to 20 for agricultural work. Col Isaac W Straus and Mayer Smith spoke on cooperation with the government, manpower survey, and medals for service. Representatives from across the county attended while guardians must consent for participation. A second meeting planned to organize a home guard with Harve Hawks and Ira Church assisting.
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Noss
County Council of Defense
Col. Izaac W. Straus
Ligonier
Giov. Goodrich
Swith
Elkhart
Germany
Straus
Mayer Smith
Yeni Nreir
Dembitsky
Sehov Paar
James H. Wilkinson
Council of Defense
Court House
Harve Hawks
Ira Church
Death notice of Irene Bungay long Beach and Goshen ties
Mrs. Anna Drake of this city received word from Long Beach California of the death of Miss Irene Bungay formerly of Goshen on August 3rd. Burial occurred at Long Beach yesterday. Surviving Bungay are two brothers and a sister, all former Goshen residents. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Bungay, are buried in Oak Ridge cemetery.
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Long Beach
Col
Anna Drake
Cal
Irene Bungay
Goshen
Miss Bungay
George Bungay
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Worker fatally injured at Studebaker South Bend plant
Hercell Hartzell, 25, was struck by fly wheel parts when it broke on a press at the Studebaker factory in South Bend. He died at Epworth hospital from a fractured skull and brain exposure with the left arm crushed at the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
South Bend
Hercell Hartzell
Epworth
Friends to Aid Warner in Toledo Embezzlement Case
Friends of Charles Warner a Goshen tailor and Moose lodge trustee arrested in Toledo on alleged embezzlement of lodge funds plan to come to his aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Warner
Goshen
Moose Lodge
Toledo
Mancie Woman Murdered in Railroad Tragedy
Mrs. Blanche McCarty, 31, was killed at Mancie with two bullets to the head. Two children discovered the body on a railroad track, as police begin investigation into the fatal shooting.
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Mancie
Blanche McCarty
Red Cross Fund Acknowledges Philo Mathians Programs
The note states that the sum usually spent by the Philo mathians for programs is this year given to the Red Cross, and the typewritten line confirms programs will be used for Red Cross purposes.
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Red Cross
The
Philomathians
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Shelby
South Bend Organization
Cassociated Press
Company KE
Reg. I, N. G
Island Park
Eitkhart
Company F
Leeper Park
Associated Press
Buick
W. M. Gillette
Kinney
St. Joseph County
Democratic State Committee
Supt. Harding
Are
Wayne
Charles F. Cline
George W. Hay
W. F. Stose
Joseph Thiele
Lou Wagner
W. Ow.mose
Lesh Avenue
Fort Wayne Road
Water Works and Light Committee
Eighth Street
Washington Street
Laughlin Co
Reams
Frank Mercier
Chicago Avenue
West Side
Co. FE
Syracuse
John Steele, Jr
Frank IL
Tommy) Hatfield
Louis Rupholdt
KOY Mercier
of Officers’ Training School
Benjamin Harrison
Aus
Hottel’s Drug Store
Isaac Straus and
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