Two Violent Storms Ravaged This Locality Last Night
Two electrical storms struck the area last night causing heavy rainfall and extensive damage. A barn on the Alfred Lowry farm north of the city burned, with losses estimated up to ten thousand dollars and livestock killed. The Saxton Co. asphalt plant near the freight yards also caught fire, limiting damage. Minor rain fell south of the area.
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Alfred Lowry
Jefferson Township
Jonas Rensbarger
Lowry
Injured Rider Leslie Gump in Rural Motorcycle Crash
Leslie Gump, a young man living about a half mile southwest of Avilla, sustained a fractured right shoulder blade when his motorcycle hit a mud puddle near his home early. He was thrown from the bike in the accident.
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Leslie Gump
Bro
Avilla
Burned At Asphalt Plant Worker Severely Burned
William H. Brainard an employee of the Saxton Company suffered severe burns to both hands when hot asphalt burned him last night at the plant near the New York Central freight house.
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William H. Brainard
S. 8. Saxton Co
New York Central
Edge of Extradition: Comstock Caught in Fort Wayne
Edward Comstock, sought in Milwaukee for desertion, was arrested in Fort Wayne. He will contest extradition as authorities arrange transport to face charges.
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Fort Wayne
Edward Comstock
Milwaukee
Married Here: William Jefferson Weds Margaret Deaware
William Jefferson and Margaret Deaware of Detroit were married today in Justice Fryberger’s office. The ceremony took place in his chamber with the judge officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jefferson
Margaret Deaware
Detroit
Justice Fryberger
Wife Deserted. Balyeat Charged After Desertion
Albert Balyeat of Lagrange was arrested in Battle Creek for deserting his wife and family, prompting police action and a formal charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Balyeat
Lagrange
Battle Creek
Not Much Cash for Fort Wayne Militiamen
Fort Wayne struggles to raise funds for its militiamen stationed on the Mexican border as financial support remains limited and uncertain. Local leaders urge donations and support amid limited resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Strike Threatened By Rail Employees Amid Wage Demands
The vote of about 400000 railway workers including engineers conductors firemen and trainmen shows a strong majority favor a strike over demands for an eight hour day and time and a half for overtime. Four brotherhoods are involved. Managers have been asked to grant the demand under the threat of a general strike. No action has been taken and the conference adjourned until tomorrow for managers to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Cme
Barbed wire protects Queen Victoria Power Plant in Canada
A force of workmen began placing barbed wire entanglements around the Queen Victoria power plant at Niagara Falls Ontario to deter German attacks. The barricades block a large park area, likely interrupting tourist traffic as thousands visit the falls. reports say the barbed wire will be electrified at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Ont
Queen Victoria
Admin Officials Agree With Carranza On Commission Plan
Washington reports that administration officials have agreed with Gen. Carranza to submit the U S Mexico differences to a six person commission. The selection of the three American members remains to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carranza
United States
Mexico
Hughes in Chicago on campaign stop in Coliseum
Chicago August 8 Charles Evans Hughes republican presidential nominee arrived in the city on his cross country tour. He planned a Coliseum speech after meeting with National Chairman Wilcox Mayor Thompson and other GOP leaders earlier in the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charrles Evans Hughes
Wilcox
Thompson
July weather ruins Washington crops record
Records show that adverse July weather damaged crops in Washington state with Wheat about 105 million bushels, Corn about 59 million bushels, and Oats around 43 million bushels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Aug
Senate backs army appropriation bill report
Washington August 18 the senate approved the conference report on the army appropriation bill carrying 267 597 000 to defray expenses of the reorganized regular army and the national guard without debate
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Regular Army
National Guard
Wilson cabinet discusses Hughes tour's political impact
Washington on August 8 1916 President Wilson and his cabinet reviewed the political situation focusing on the transcontinental tour launched by Charles E Hughes the Republican presidential nominee.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Willis Nomination Seen in Ohio GOP Primary
In Columbus Ohio incomplete returns from the state primaries indicate Frank B Willis nominated by Republicans for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Frank B. Willis
Elkhart Man Released After Suspended Jail Sentence
An Elkhart man charged with beating his nine year old daughter with a large stick paid $20. A 30 day jail sentence was suspended. All names were suppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Five Year Old Widenbeck Wounded By Revolver Accident
Five year old Jack Widenbeck of Elk Hart was accidentally shot in the left side after handling his father's revolver found beneath a mattress. He is expected to recover.
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Jack Widenbeck
Elkhart
Tiger at Laotto Proprieter Charged in Relation to Blind Tiger
Ivan Metzger proprietor of a restaurant and hotel at Laotto is charged with operating a blind tiger. The case involves illegal liquor activities at the establishment.
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Tiger
Laotto
Ivan Metzger
Russians win near Dniester opens 15 mile Austro German line
Petrograd reports a major victory south of the Dniester with an 15 mile breach in the Austro German front. Russian cavalry pursue retreating Teutons as Berlin notes German withdrawal and Russia seizes thousands of prisoners. Verdun foil for Nazis as Thiaumont wood changes hands amid heavy casualties. Somme fighting persists and Italian drive on the Isonzo draws attention.
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Associated Press
London
Dneister
Petrograd
Berlin
Sereth
Verdun
Thiaumont Wood
Somme
France
Isonzo
Discharges Ordered for Indiana National Guard Stations
An Indianapolis dispatch reports that Adjutant General Bridges received orders from the central department in Chicago directing all officers and men on duty at the four Indiana national guard recruiting stations to mobilize immediately at Fort Benjamin Harrison for discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Adjt
Bridges
Central Department
Chicago
National Democratic Campaign to Open After September 1
Washington special dispatch reports the national democratic campaign will be officially opened soon after September 1. The announcement sets the timing for the party's nationwide activities and organizing efforts starting in early autumn.
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Washington
Public meeting in Goshen debates street repairs and water mains
Goshen common council in regular session with Mayor Spohn presiding. Petitions seek water mains on Pike and Wilson avenues, sewer on Eighth Street, and a six inch main on Fifth Street. Grants for street signs, a metal sign for Goshen Dyeing, and permission for a street show by Goshen Lodge noted. Repair orders and bonds reviewed. cemetery and crossing maintenance reported. August treasurer balance $42,941.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spohn
John B. Cripe
Nathan W. Manrow
Manrow
Collins
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
Goshen
Peter A. Sehrock
John F. Ganger
John F. Cary
West Pike Street
Pike Street
Chicago Avenue
Hess Street
Geo
Noble H. Miller
Jacob Leedy
West Parl Street
Third Street
Main Street
Charles McDonald
Irving A. Wilfore
Edward L. Brookmyer
O. F. Williamson
M. W. Kesler
Eighth Street
Madison Street
Washington Street
Franklin B. Cripe
Clara V. Crips
Abraham D. Hartzler
Paul Eaton
Vernon B. Krieg
Elizabeth Hoover
Fifth Street
Wilden Avenue
Walnut Hill
Water Works and Light Committee
George Trump
Marve Lingefelt
Goshen Dyeing & Pressing Co
East
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen Lodge
Suobarger
Nymeyer
Brookmyer
Council
Woods
Chicago-Detroit Bag Co
West Lafayette Street
Sexton Dalka
Oak Ridge
Cottage Avenue
Big Four Railroad
Lincoln Highway paving bids opened for Benton stretch
County commissioners opened bids for lincoln highway brick paving from Goshen Madison street to Zinn schoolhouse near Benton. Northern Construction Co. Elkhart won at 19950 after bids ranged to 19978 and 20380. Contracts also awarded for bridges and road viewers. remonstrance on Osceola road withdrawn. plan to extend brick highway to Noble county cited but funding lacking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Benton
Northern Construction Co
Elkhart
Cripe & Seaman
Goshen
Albert A. Rieth
Madison Street
Zinn
Lawrence W. Seman
Cripe & Seman
Jackson Township
Elkhart-Jackson Township
Benton Township
Ben Township
Benton-Jackson Township
Solomon’s Creek
Syracuse
Wawasee
Noble County
Miller & Rimpler
First Street
Rock Run Creek
Elkhart Bridge & Iron Works
Turkey Creek
New Paris
Democratic Editors Set for Michigan City Meeting
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association to gather August 23 to 25 in Michigan City. Notables Gov. Ralston, Rep. Adair, Senators Kern and Taggart will speak with Faulkner hosting. A weeklong program includes a Democratic day on August 24, a banquet at the prison, a steamboat ride, and other events. Editors depart Indianapolis at 9 a.m. August 23 by special cars arriving 5:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Michigan City
Ralston
Adair
Kern and
Taggart
Faulkner
Lake Michigan
Indianapolis Terminal
Hanly Notified as Prohibition Presidential Nominee
J Frank Hanly of this city was officially notified today that he has secured the Prohibition party nomination for president, marking a formal acknowledgment of his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
J. Frank Hanly
Prohibition
Well Known Goshen Farmer Dies After Long Illness
Jonathan K. Zook 71, a well known Goshen area farmer, died yesterday at his home after a prolonged sickness with dropsy and paralysis. Born in Pennsylvania and later moving to Ohio, he came to Indiana 42 years ago. Surviving are his wife, five daughters including Mrs. D. D. Moser and Mrs. Mahlon Hartzler, and four sons Oscar Ellis Joseph Milo. He spent two years seated in a chair, awaiting death, and remained patient throughout. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan K. Zook
Go‘shen
Mr. Zook
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
D. D. Moser
Daniel Henderick
J. H. Smucker
Submarine sightings near Portland prompt Bremen/Deutschland rumors
Coast guard to date has not traced the two vessels seen near Portland Maine. Lookout is certain they were submarines and rumors float that they may be German merchant subs Bremen or Deutschland. Observations occurred close to British waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Coast Guard
STOPPED MIDNIGHT RIDE BY FOUR YOUTHS IN TRAIN YARD
Four youths claiming names Morton Locke L Myers Allen Powers and John Haggerty of Chicago were arrested at 2:20 AM in the N C yards near Castetter coal yard after the engine was stopped. Police had been alerted to watch for them. One tried to escape but was captured by Officers Knapp and Bandelier. They will be held for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Locke
L. Myers
Allen Powers
John Haggerty
Chicago
Castetter
Knapp and
Bandelier
Elkhart Firm American Coating Mills Incorporated
American Coating Mills Co of Elkhart has filed articles of incorporation with County Recorder Swart. Capitalized at 100000 dollars, the firm authorizes 1000 shares at 100 dollars each. Directors are More Cook, Joseph C Teague and Fred B Walter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Coating Mills Co., of
Elkhart
American Coating Mills Co
County Recorder Swart
More Cook
Joseph C. Teague
Fred B. Walter
Lightning sparks small Elk Hart fires at two homes
A lightning bolt struck a rear pole near the J C Stevens residence in Elk Hart igniting a small blaze. Another lightning incident at the Frank Teeter home in Elk Hart followed an electric light wire causing minor damage. Fire crews contained both fires quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Teeter
Elkhart
J. C. Stevens
Died on Birthday of Mrs Cornwall in South Bend
Mrs George Cornwall of South Bend died on her 21st birthday. She had been married on July 22 and was formerly Miss Hazel Shoemaker.
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George Cornwall
South Bend
Hazel Shoemaker
Fort Wayne Couple Elopes and Weds in Hillsdale
Helen Yingling and Howard Lyman of Fort Wayne eloped to Hillsdale Michigan and were married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsdale
Helen Yingling
Howard Lyman
Fort Wayne
Hillsdale, Mich
Vote on Local Option in Allen County On August 29
Lee and Graybill advise Allen county residents to vote on the local option issue this Tuesday August 29. The election concerns a municipal measure affecting local governance and taxation.
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Lee and Graybill
Allen County
Well Known Goshen Resident Dies After Operation
Franklin Pierce Parker aged 63 a longtime Goshen resident died yesterday afternoon at Goshen hospital after an operation for a bowel obstruction He was born in Goshen lived here most of his life except for a Chicago period and worked at local furniture factories and recently in the motor trade He is survived by his wife a son Gordon M one sister Mrs Dudley Fitch and one brother Charles F Parker Funeral services will be held at his residence 512 North Main street Thursday afternoon with Rev Forney of the Church of the Brethren officiating.
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Franklin Pierce Parker
Goshen
Goshen Hospital
Chicago
Parker
Gordon M
Dudley Fitch
Charles F. Parker
North Main Street
Rev
Forney
Church of the Brethren
Serious Condition of Mrs Henry A Barnhart in Rochester
A Rochester dispatch reports Mrs Henry A Barnhart wife of the 13th district congressman seriously ill at her home for over two months. Dr C S Williamson head of the Illinois University medical college was called from Chicago to consult with local doctors on a heart lesion and enlarged thyroid gland. Her condition is critical but a fighting chance for recovery is noted. The congressman has stayed at her bedside since returning home in late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Barnhart
Rochester
Indianapolis News
C. S. Williamson
Medical College of
Ilinois University
Chicago
Poultry and Egg Mobile Stalled North of Goshen
The Beyer Bros. poultry and egg automobile used to gather poultry and eggs stalled yesterday afternoon one and a half miles northeast of Goshen on the Shipshewana road. J. A. Maybee and George O. Miller, employees, left the machine and walked to Goshen during heavy rain. The carrier at the rear, filled with eggs, was stranded on the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyer Bros. Poultry and Egg
Goshen
Shipshewana Road
J. A. Maybee
George O. Miller
Warren man dies of crash injuries
Charles Stinson aged 50 of Warren is dying from injuries after his car overturned. Doctors report a broken neck as the cause of fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stinson
Warren
Mr. Stinson
Injured Antle and Kesler Suffer Sprains in Morning Mishap
Miss Eva Kesler of north of Goshen sprained her ankle when she fell from a buggy at her home this morning. Injured Antle is mentioned in connection with the incident, but details are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Kesler
North of Goshen
Grand Rapids Team Secures Central League Battle Creek
Grand Rapids secured a position in the Central league after reaching a key arrangement with Battle Creek. The move strengthens regional play and expands league competition for the team and its supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
Aged Woman Falls Through Trap Door in Goshen
Mrs. David Gouker, 65, of Elkhart county, fell through a cellar trap door at 105 North Fifth Street Goshen noon today. She suffered spinal injuries and a fractured skull. her condition is critical. Dr. J A Snapp treats her. children from Middlebury arrived as prognosis remained grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlotterbach
David Gouker
Elkhart County
Peter Schlotterbach
North Fifth Street
J. A. Snapp
Gouker
Goshen
Middlebury
Poisoned Fish Claim Surfaces in Palestine Area
Reports claim fish are being poisoned in Palestine with hundreds of dead fish surfacing. Separately, Mrs. Ray S. Greene is remodeling a residence at 105 South Teh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Ray S. Greene
South Teh Street
Faulty bridge placed a year ago prompts official debate
Named Superintendent Jonathan Schrock heads the Rensberger road under construction. County Attorney Anthony Deahl endorses the Workman tax ferret contract as valid, despite Attorney General Stotsenburg’s stance. Deahl sees the issue spreading across counties as a state board warns counties that paying tax ferrets may be illegal, leaving Workman’s Elkhart county contract unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Schrock
Rensberger Road
Gosheh
Anthony Deahl
Joseph B. Workman
Workman
Deahl
Stotsenburg
Indiana
State Board of Accounts
Elkhart County
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