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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1919
Page
1
President Wilson told Congress that current laws are inadequate to curb soaring prices. He urged broad food control, price protections, penalties for profiteering, and federal diversions to ease cost pressures. He warned strikes would hinder relief and urged swift action to stabilize the economy.
The House weighs hearing President Wilson's recommendations amid debate over a joint session and rising living costs. A measure sought by Republicans faced delays as talks crossed party lines. Cooperative store plans and automation proposals emerge as solutions to high prices.
Rep Blanton of Texas introduced a joint resolution declaring a state of anarchy exists in the United States. It authorizes the president to free inter state mails and traffic from interference and to protect citizens in their property rights.
Stiver family reunion announced for Goshen City Park Friday. Organizers say all relatives are invited to attend the social gathering one week from today.
The Beers of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad held their fifth gathering at the Sargent hotel on Lake Wawasee, signaling continued social and professional ties within the group.
Short notice haircut service advertised inside the Rexall store location with quick service claims and no long waits noted.
The case of Rev. Robinson continued into the next Monday with prosecutors and defense attorneys arguing among themselves. Court proceedings included questions about warrants and charges as Dist. White and others remained in court, while the defense pressed for dismissal and more details about the alleged offense.
The Otters of the Child's Sofdy chb met yesterday with Mrs. Leroy Rauber, the year president, to discuss plans for the new year. A first regular meeting is set for Tuesday at September Park. Indications are for a successful year with potential increases in dues and enrollment.
Government plans to utilize Healthwin Hospital in a restructuring effort. The report notes the facility is guided by an official supervisor and linked to broader national health strategies.
Fragmentary text describes Frans Uhrig and an event related to a baking competition. Mentions Goshen and Eikhert area with plans for four trek challenges and a route involving Crema and Danse jer, but details are garbled and uncertain.
A Lawson Air Line Transportation Co letter to Mayor Foster asks Elkhart for a landing field for air ships or direction to avoid building within the city center. The notice was read at the Elkhart council meeting amid city center concerns.
Dr. Woo Plarper of Millersburg negotiates an aviator for flights during the Four Generations reunion on Thursday September. Lieut. F. E. Ballard U S Army now at large has been asked to visit Millersburg September.
The Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey circus exhibits today near Mepingbrook park in South Bend and Mistionaks. It traveled from Tattle Creek to Mitel and will continue to Chicago, visiting South Bend along the route.
Ed Nemeyer purchases a light Chevrolet delivery truck through Ridnoure and Stoller garage in a local transaction.
The mercury fell twenty degrees overnight and stood at sixty degrees this morning, signaling a sharp morning temperature drop.
The Foreign Relations Committee is authorized to conduct a sweeping investigation into outrages against Americans and American property in Mexico and to report measures to prevent such acts, with no opposition or debate in the Senate.
Gen March told the Senate Military Sub committee that an overseas prepared bill to make appointments to the army general staff permanent should be opposed. He said the proposal would change military staffing and merit principles and urged careful review by lawmakers.
The Garrett shop of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad faces a general strike as skilled workers demand wage increases or proportional cost of living reductions. Foremen and about twenty five shop workers have joined. maintenance of way staff may follow. clerks and road men could quit too.
The steamship North Star, departing Boston for Yarmouth Nova Scotia with 20 passengers, grounded today on Green Island about six miles off Yarmouth. Officers report the vessel is in danger and evacuations are considered as a precaution.
The document alleges fraud conspiracy and scrambling with a key associate in a sensational Newton County circuit court case. W. T. McCray, a potential Republican candidate for governor, is named in the suit alongside Warren JT McCray and others.
The Mishawaka department notes ice cream prices up by $1 per ton while the Ringling Bros Barnum Bailey circus reaches South Bend from Battle Creek via the Wabash railroad. This reflects the era's rapid changes.
The Nappanee town board contracts with Joseph tey erooer to dump city garbage on the Geyer farm for five years at a rate of per year.
Ir N Eturty secretary of the state board of health will attend the dedication at Fort Wayne next Sunday.
J. W. Moore of Indianapolis, a consulting engineer, has been employed to determine the equipment needed for the Peru water works.
Auto tools belonging to Mace Hollar of Milford were stolen from his machine while he was en route from Warsaw to Milford.
In Goshen the huckleberry season winds down with berries selling at 30 cents a quart in local market stalls.
About 33,000 workers in Chicago stock yards join a strike triggering labor trouble as plants face disruption. union leadership cites stalled negotiations and demands for better pay and working conditions amid ongoing industrial tensions.
Chicago teeters as 33 000 packing plant workers walk out at 1 am after the Stockyards labor council calls a general strike. The recall of state troops and police guards follows the return of 4000 Negro workers to jobs, easing riot district tensions.
A blast on a Barcelona street injures four people as police investigate. The report notes the incident details are being gathered from the city dispatch. No suspects are named in the readable text.
An Associated Press dispatch from Warsaw quotes newspapers stating Polish troops have occupied Minsk. The report notes the claim is from Polish sources and appears in multiple outlets.
Mrs Floyd Strieby age 45 dies at home three miles south of Syracuse after a long illness. Survived by husband George son Marie daughter and father Jacob Whitehead. Funeral services set for tomorrow at Zion Church at 10 a.m.
Gate Gordon a stationery engineer was taken into custody this morning charged with theft of sheer metal He demanded no jury trial and the case was continued He furnished an appearance bond of 500 dollars.
The four year old son of Noah Welty of Nappanee sustained serious head injuries when kicked by a horse during a ride with his parents.
J Hisit of Elkhart opens Go Shen Produce Co at 1382 North Main Street offering fruits vegetables and chickens. Standard groceries and other produce items will be handled.
Mrs. Clarence Warner of Plymouth was severely burned when a flame from coal oil she was pouring into a stove to start a fire ignited the oil.
George Matthews residing north of Milford was injured when he fell from a haymow at his farm.
Last evening at Goshen College assembly hall a two part music program directed by Prof. Ebersole delighted an appreciative crowd. The school of music recital featured piano and vocal items by students and guests, followed by the cantata The Fishermaidens sung by the summer school girls chorus with solos by Mrs. C. T. Mowers Mrs. A. S. Ebersole Miss Hannah Reed and Miss Eunice Guth. Prof. Holtkamp accompanied and performed piano solos to strong applause.
Special postal workers deliver a White House letter requesting a wage raise to President Wilson. The delegation argues postal wages are as urgent as railroad pay, urging inclusion in any Congress food and living costs proposal. Signed by ELT Gainer of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Thomas Flaherty of the Nations Federation of Post Office Employees, and FE Ryan of the Railway Mail Association.
Letters protesting the high cost of living will be sent to all Indiana congressmen by the Associated Contractors of Indiana. They say rising prices hinder progress in the building industry and urge national action, announced at the Chamber of Commerce building in Indianapolis.
M. S. Whitehead the baker buys the residence of Mrs. Annie Hope at 310 South Maine St for 85000. The property lies immediately north of Mrs. Hope’s and is occupied by WLW Fobes.
Laporte firemen and policemen secured a 15 percent wage advance after proving the old pay scale failed to cover living expenses. The move follows a demonstrated inability to meet basic costs under the prior schedule.
Real estate transfers list Anna Hope conveys part lot in Goshen to M. B. Whitehead for 5000 dollars. Albert J. Patterson transfers 2d acres in York op to George C. Tenaya for 2000 dollars.
Landon and Hoover have completed a 40 mile gravel road contract for Gandywid Co in LaGrange County. The project concludes under terms of the agreement with full performance claimed by the firms.
Annual Laporte fair scheduled for August 26 to 29. For sale large straw stack offered at cheap price. Contact by phone 631X. Availability limited morning 5 to 7 and evening 5 to 9. Classified notice.
New York theatres shut down as actors strike by the theatrical association causes 13 major houses to cancel shows just before curtain. Elements of the walkout interrupt rehearsals and halt performances across Manhattan venues.
A meeting of the Elkhart County Trust Co Pig Club set plans to call in pigs from last year’s members and distribute pigs to the 1919 club. The 1918 membership of 12 drops to 15 this year. Members age 10 to 18 may join and receive one Poland China pig. A one year note is issued for 1 dollar with pig registration. at year end the member returns another pig and the note is canceled.
Fragmented notes report a medical commotion and a professor named Al Sageden in scrutiny. Lawrence Bighee suffered serious injuries during a play activity with companions, and Mrs. Joh Violet is mentioned near Goshen in a somber local update.
Goshen barbers announce advance in prices effective next Monday with shaves at 2.00 dollars and haircuts at 0.40 dollars. Shops will close at 6 p.m. on Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays as costs rise. The move follows similar increases already taken in South Bend and Pihart.
George Doll of Elkhart says he has not bought Germania hall at Main street and Indiana avenue Elkhart but has taken an option on it. The proposed consideration is set at 6500.
Win. Gardner Jr. sold his residence at 515 North Fifth Street through W. W. Poyser agency to Mrs. Geo. Niccum for 1500 dollars. Possession will be given October 15.
Tri State Loan and Trust Co of Fort Wayne has purchased the Bay Shoaff Building at the Berry and Calhoun streets corner for four hundred thousand dollars. Office space and ownership transfer details accompany the sale.
A lightning strike during the recent storm set afire Earl Millers large barn four miles west of Lagrange causing total destruction to the structure and its contents.
Kendallville remains without a landing field and aviators have placed the city on the non stop list, affecting air traffic and potential emergency landings.
Sheriff Sanford transported Royal River of Concord township to Longcliffe this morning.
Ford touring car sold to Ralph Holtzinger by Kelly Motor Co. Also for sale dry millwood at two dollars per cord by L. J. Brooks located at 111 East Lincoln Ave with phone 277, cash only.
Transportation crews in multiple counties implement repairs and detours after President Wilson urges rapid road improvements. Officials say funding and coordination are advancing work on highways and rural routes to ease travel and support wartime logistics.
Reports to the railroad administration indicate rapid resumption of service on the Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, Rock Island, and St. Paul lines. In Kansas City, shopmen vote to end the walkout and return to work immediately. Chicago railroads cancel forty more passenger trains due to the federated railway shopmen strike.
Mrs Amanda Hix a Garrett colored woman asked Prosecutor Ketcham to file charges against Doster a former pastor Yootha Moevelot at a Baptist church in Garrett Voster owns a house with tenants including Thomas Loving and Mrs Hix. They clashed over electric lighting. Hix says Doster brandished a knife near Loving who fled. He allegedly forced entry into Hixs apartment during Bath time.
The department of agriculture released August 1 figures listing winter wheat 715 million bushels, spring wheat 225 million, total wheat 940 million, corn 2.788 billion, oats 1.266 billion, and white potatoes 357 million bushels.
An automobile speeding toward Pierceton scatter ed a driven herd causing a $60 steer to be killed after two broken legs. A heifer was knocked down but her head reportedly caved in the car radiator. The Peerless vehicle was driven by M B Reynolds of Anderson who stopped and said he was en route to Wawasee lake to visit his mother.
Lucile Myrtle Walter, five, daughter of Eli Walter of Fort Wayne, died at Hope hospital after being scalded with hot coffee four weeks earlier. The body was sent to Sandusky, Ohio for burial.
William Miner plans to rebuild his war saw mill that was wrecked by a recent blaze. The project follows the fire that damaged the mill and halted operations.
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