Chicago Car Crash Claims Goshen Native Charles F Donaldson
Charles F Donaldson aged 29 formerly of Goshen died from injuries after being struck by a North Clark Street car at West Division Street in Chicago. He worked at Chicago Savings Bank and Trust Company and had lived in Goshen with his uncle Frank Kelly. He will be buried in Bryan Ohio. survived by his mother in California and a Knights of Pythias lodge affiliation.
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Chicago
Charles F. Donaldson
West Maple Street
Passivant Hospital
Donaldson
Frank Kelly
South Sixth Street
Goshen
City National Bank
Jefferson Theater
Robert Artley
Wilden Avenue
North Side
Artley
Myrtle Foster-Cripe
Mary E. Donaldson
Alhambra
Cal
Bryan, O
Caranthe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Elkhart Couples Wed by Justice in Morning and Afternoon
Mary Lehman and Jesse Anglemey of Elkhart were married this morning by Justice Scott in his offices. Cleo Rensberg of Nappanee and William F. Greene of Bremen were married this afternoon by Justice Scott.
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Mary Lehman
Jesse Anglemeyer
Elkhart
Justice Scott
Scott
Cleo Rensberger
Nappanee
William F. Greene
Bremen
Miss Harriett Starr in collision on BE Monroe Street
Miss Harriett Starr driving her father's Willys Knight collided with an unknown motorcyclist on BE Monroe street last night. No injuries were reported and the motorcycle sustained only slight damage.
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Harriett Starr
Willys-Knight Auto
BE. Monroe Street
Folk dancer injured in Battle Creek via broken leg
Miss Gertrude Slicer of Battle Creek Mich sustained a broken leg while interpreting a folk dance. The incident occurred during the performance causing her to be carried to a chair for attention. Medical staff treated the injury at the scene.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Gertrude Slicer
Match Race At Kendallville At Avilla Riders Compete
Two Avilla horsemen staged a match race on the Kendallville fair grounds track. The names Drys Stand and Farrow are noted along with voting related terms, suggesting a mix of racing and a separate legal voting accusation referenced in the fragment.
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Kendallville
Avilla
Kendallville Fair Grounds
Drys
Clinton
Farrow
Fel
Bicknell
Drya
Wilson Offers Mediation Over Nationwide Railroad Strike
President Wilson has offered to mediate in the threatened nationwide railroad strike. The New York conference between the US Board of Mediation and Conciliation and representatives of the four brotherhoods adjourned until tomorrow.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New York
United States Board of Mediation and Conciliation
Pennsylvania Rail Lines Merged into PCCS&L Railroad
Five Pennsylvania railroad lines totaling 2346 miles west of Pittsburgh will be merged under the name Pittsburgh Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis railroad, per Associated Press from Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Cleveland, Cincinnati, & St. Louis
Hughes in Montana reaches Helena in anti Wilson speech
Republican presidential nominee Charles E. Hughes arrived in Helena Montana on August 12 delivering a speech denouncing the Wilson administration and Secretary McAdoo.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
Charles E. Hughes
Wilson
McAdoo
More Troops to Border Ordered by Border Action
About 25 000 state militiamen, largely from Kentucky Ohio and Vermont, have been ordered to the Mexican border as part of border mobilization efforts reported by the Associated Press from Washington on August 12.
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Washington
Kentucky
Ohio
Vermont
Street Car Wreck Near Johnstown Kills Dozens
Between 10 and 15 persons died and about 40 injured in a street car crash at Echo, ten miles from Johnstown, Pa. The accident occurred in the afternoon, and authorities began emergency evaluations at the scene. News crews reported a chaotic aftermath with rescue teams aiding survivors.
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Johnstown
Echo
Alleged Wheat Market Manipulation Attempt
Chicago reports an alleged attempt to manipulate the wheat market. Details and sources are unclear with August 42 cited. investigation or verification pending.
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Chicago
Britain to Receive 25 Million Dollar Loan Expected
New York August 12 reports indicate an imminent loan of 25 million dollars to Great Britain. The move aims to bolster Britain’s financial needs amid current conditions and may be finalized shortly.
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New York
Great Britain
Death of Beguin Defrees Former Goshen resident
Mrs J V Morrice received a telegram announcing the death of her brother in law Beguin Defrees aged about 79 at his Roanoke Virginia home. Burial is expected in Goshen. He formerly worked in manufacturing and left Goshen about 40 years ago. Surviving are his wife two daughters a son and sister Mrs Jonathan Mather of Middlebury. He was a half brother of the late Joseph H Defrees a former congressman of the district.
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J. V. Morrice
Beguin Defrees
Ater
Goshen
Roanoke
Jonathan Mather
Middlebury
Joseph H. Defrees
Congress
Murray hotel lessee Charles Murray leaves Lake Wawasee
The Warsaw Union reports that Charles Murray, lessee and manager of the Murray hotel at Lake Wawasee, has departed and will not return. Murray reportedly went to Decatur Indiana, his home, at noon Thursday. Kosciusko County officers had a warrant for his arrest on a liquor violation charge.
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The
Warsaw Union
Charles Murray
Death of Angola man found by roomer in dining room
O D Mark, an Angola resident, was found dead in his home by a student who roomed there. The body lay face down in the dining room and neighbors noted marks suggesting prior dissipation.
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O. D. Mark
Angola
Mr. Mark
South Bend Officers Deny Joy Ride Allegations
South Bend police officers and a female officer have denied accusations that they took part in a reckless joy ride. Investigators have reported no official charges as the case moved to review.
Not To Raise Price Milk, Elithart Dealers Decide
In a surprising move, Elithart milk dealers announce they will not raise prices. The decision comes amid expectations of higher costs and consumer concern. Local traders say supply is steady, and competition remains healthy, keeping milk affordable for residents.
John Booker Struck by Car at Main and Lincoln
John Booker N C flagman of 118 River avenue was struck by Dr A J Irwin’s White automobile at Main street and Lincoln avenue intersection last night around seven. He suffered a deep forehead gash and facial bruises but no broken bones and was taken to Goshen hospital in serious condition then reported very satisfactory later. City officials may place a dummy policeman at the intersection to curb diagonal crossing.
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John Booker
Goshen Hospital
Booker
Theo Livingston Bankrupt In Warsaw Bankruptcy Filing
Theodore Livingston former Goshen grocer and Marco grocery owner at East Center street voluntarily assigned all stock and property to Edwin E. Humphrey of Cook County for creditors. Assignee bonds for 8000 dollars. Property listed includes groceries and meats, store furniture, equipment, grounds floor and basement items at Masonic Temple, accounts due, two cars, all household goods, with Livingston reserving resident householder rights under Indiana law.
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Warsaw Union
Theodore Livingston
Goshen
Warsaw
Marco Grocery
East Center Street
Edwin E. Humphrey
Cook County
Humphrey
Circuit
Livingston
E. Center Street
Masonic Temple
State of
Indiana
Co operative Elevator Planned by Local Farmers
The Democrat reports that several farmers in the locality are planning to erect a co operative elevator. The plan follows successful examples in other areas. With wheat prices rising, now expected to reach about 1.50 per bushel soon.
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Democrat
Chain of letters leads to marriage after crash injury
A Greensburg railroad worker named Bill Snyder injured his nose when he stubbed his toe and fell. A shipment of poorly crated fruit carried his name in a crate to Miss Pearl Meads of Connersville. From a brief exchange of letters in 85 to 90 days they became husband and wife.
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Bill Snyder
Greensburg
Miss Pearl Meads
Connersville
Bill
Pearl
Local Births Report Two New Arrivals in City Homes
Mr and Mrs Nicholas Cripe welcomed a daughter born last night at their home on North Second street. Mr and Mrs Clyde Copenhaver welcomed a son at their home located at 531 North Eighth street.
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Nicholas Cripe
North Second Street
Clyde Copenhaver
North Eighth Street
Re Marking Highway Progress In Goshen
Two Lincoln Highway cars arrived in Goshen yesterday afternoon and a force of men is engaged in remarking the highway from New York City to San Francisco.
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Goshen
New York City
San Francisco
Brought Home for Union Hill Painter Injury
C. A. Searfoss, seriously injured after falling from a watering tank while painting at Union Hill, Indiana, has been brought to Goshen for care.
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C. A. Searfoss
Union Hill
Goshen
Counter Attacks by Germans in Somme Region Reported
London Aug 12 British and French fronts face persistent German counterattacks along the Somme as heavy assaults fail. In Galicia Russian forces push northeast toward Lemberg, with dispatches claiming rapid progress toward the city. A German air raid on British naval forces caused minor damage and one officer and six men were slightly grounded.
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Associated Press
London
Somme
Galicia
Lemberg
Petrograd
25 Car Carnival to Open Elkhart County Fair
Announcement confirms Hampton Greater Empire Shows, a twenty-five car carnival company, is booked for Goshen's Elkhart county fair set for Sept. 5 to 8. The fair will be open nights for the first time, with Muskegon Michigan as the out-of-town source. Theatres booked include Jefferson-Jack Bessey Stock Co Irvine Alvarado Players and Lyric feature films.
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Hampton Greater Empire
Elkhart County
Goshen
Muskegon
Mich
Jefferson
Jack Bessey Stock Co
Irvine Alvarado Players
A. F E. Blackaller
Lyric
Lexington man bets on election outcome with Dr Irwin
M F Elkins of Lexington a prominent Maccabee wagered Dr Albert J Irwin a $40 suit that Woodrow Wilson will carry every state in the union at the election on Tuesday November 7 except Pennsylvania and Michigan.
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M. F. Elkins
Lexington
Albert J. Irwin
Woodrow Wilson
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Death After Operation For Perforated Ulcer
Frank F. Scharf aged 34 of Laporte died in Holy Family hospital after an operation for a perforated ulcer and gangrenous appendix. Peritonitis developed and he was found in a barn behind a Laporte saloon. He resisted hospital transfer and, though conscious briefly after surgery, anticipated that death was near. Doctors believed his life could not be saved.
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Frank F. Scharf
Laporte
Holy Family Hospital
Scharf
Ferrall Loving Cup Award Given to Wollcottville Resident
The Judge Joseph D. Ferrall loving cup was presented to Henry L. Taylor of Wollcottville. Each year the cup goes to a different recipient and the holder’s name and length of residence in Lagrange county are engraved on the cup, which is now densely filled. a new trophy is expected.
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Ferrall Loving
Elkhart Truth Attacks Dimmer Headlight Ordinance
Editorial in The Elkhart Truth criticizes the city dusk dimming rule for car headlights in force, arguing the ordinance has contributed to a serious accident and urging reconsideration of the measure.
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The
Elkhart
Socialist Speaker in Nappanee on War and Socialism
Miss Lilith Martin of Anderson Indiana spoke in Nappanee last night on Socialism and War. She will speak in Wakarusa tonight and Goshen Sunday.
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Nappanee
Lilith Martin
Anderson, ‘Ind
Wakarusg
Tonlatt
Goshen
Explanation Of Accident In Which Vandalia Woman Hurt
Frank E. Alford of Baldwin Lake explains details of a Goshen Cornice Co. auto truck striking a buggy carrying Mr. and Mrs. Robert Canady and their infant near Elkhart. He says he did not drive the truck, speeds were not excessive, and the buggy slotted into the truck on a bridge. Mrs. Canady was not seriously injured. the Canadys are Black.
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Vandalia
Mich
Democrat
Baldwin Lake
Frank E. Alford
Elkhart
Goshen Cornice Co
Robert Canady
Alford
Valley Line to Reach Toledo Next Spring Says Bucklen
H E Bucklen of Elkhart principal owner says no through connection to Toledo this year but hopes to start through service to Toledo early next spring. He cites material shortages for five bridges and other delays. The Valley road has long been rumored to extend from Angola into Toledo via connections.
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Toledo
H. E. Bucklen
Elkhart
Dispute Over Borrowed Dishes Between Neighbors
Mrs. Charles Hardesty told the Democratic office that misrepresentation surrounded a dispute with neighbor Mrs. Blanche Knapp over dishes loaned and not returned. She denies a dish rag was part of the argument. Both families live on floor two of the Masonic building. Hardesty says she loaned the dishes and, when not returned, called Acting Marshal Knapp, who is Knapp’s brother in law.
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Charles Hardesty
Democrats
Blanche Knapp
Knapp
South Bend Woman Seeks Identity of Wandering Man
Miss Pearl Henry of South Bend reads a story about Charles Henry walking from Atlantic City New Jersey to Omaha Nebraska. She believes he may be her father and says Henry was in the Democrat office recently seeking information.
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Pearl Henry
South Bend
Railroad Will Not Seek PSC Revoke Track Elevation
The Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Co. will not seek the Indiana public service commission’s revocation of its order requiring elevation of tracks over the Lincoln highway near New Carlisle.
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Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co
Indiana Public Service Commission
Lincoln Highway
New Carlisle
12th Annual Christian Citizenship Institute Opens
The 12th annual Christian Citizenship Institute, run by the National Reform Association, opened at Winona Lake with promising start and favorable attendance.
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Christian Citizenship Institute
National Reform Association
Winona Lake
Bloody Ninth Reunion in Indiana at Fort Wayne area
The Bloody Ninth Indiana regiment plans a reunion at Fort Wayne area on Friday and Saturday September 8 9. The event gathers veterans and celebrates the unit history with speeches and memorabilia displays.
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Indiana
Flkhart
Butler Receives New Willys Knight At Local Agency
Charlés Butler has just taken delivery of a new Willys Knight from the Overland agency in town, marking a fresh addition to his transportation lineup.
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New Willys-Hnight
Charlés Butler
Willys-Knight
Overland Agency
Goshen residents buy new Fords at Kelly Garage
A. L. Santschi and L. E. Michael of Goshen purchased new Ford vehicles from the Kelly Garage.
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A. L. Santschi
L. E. Michael
Goshen
Kelly
Funeral Held for Mrs Loretta Barnhart in Rochester
Funeral services for Loretta Leffel Barnhart wife of Congressman Henry A Barnhart were held at their Rochester home with large attendance Rev G P Chandler of First Baptist delivered the sermon Pallbearers included Rome C Stephenson L M Brackett Homer B Smith Jank Marsh I M Wile and Charles Plank Burial followed in Rochester cemetery Barnhart born Sept 7 1860 near Twelve Mile Cass County to Arthur and Nancy Leffel survived by three of seven children Edward William and Wheeler Leffel Condolences and tributes from South Bend News Times reflect public sympathy in the 18th district and beyond.
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Rochester
Loretta Leffel- Barnhart
Henry A. Barnhart
G. P. Chandler
First Baptist Church
Rome C. Stephenson
South Bend
L. M. Brackett
Homer B. Smith
Jank Marsh
I. M
South Bend News-Times
Barnhart
Washington
Protest Of Rogers Greys In Elkhart Baseball Feud
Manager Garringer of the Rogers Greys protests a decision by Elkhart Blue Sox manager Proctor and umpire Dutch Vort. Proctor upholds the call despite a disputed play and vows to win by any method. Slabaugh and Ed Ashenfelter join Goshen roster as local tensions rise and rival coverage criticizes umpiring bias.
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Garringer
Rogers’ Greys
Proctor
Elkhart Blue Sox
Vort
Blue Sox
Elkhart
Greys
South Bend
Goshen
Slabaugh
Ed Ashenfelter
Lake Wawasee
Auto Crash Injures Mrs Smith in Walkeron
Mrs W H Smith of Walkeron was seriously injured and two others slightly hurt when an automobile driven by Miss Elsie Robinson went out of control through Walkeron. The crash left them injured as the car mounted the curb and struck objects along the street.
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W.H. Smith
Walkeron
Walkerton
Elsie Robinson
Haverstock Reunion At James Hite Home
Second annual Haverstock family reunion held at James Hite's home near Topeka. The gathering focused on family ties and local tradition, with relatives traveling from nearby areas to attend the event.
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Haverstock
James Hite
Topeka
Gov Balston Seeks Centralized Road Authority
Governor Balston calls for central control of road building and proposes forming a statewide authority. He says a unified structure will streamline projects and improve efficiency, and he intends to file recommendations for legislative action.
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Gov
Balston
Road Building Authority
Governor Pushes Central Road Authority For Federal Aid
Indiana Governor Ralston signals plans to urge a law creating centralized highway authority to receive federal Bankhead aid. He favors a highway commission or similar body with power to obtain and spend federal funds, noting Indiana risks losing aid without a state road department. He will study the issue in coming months as prior legislature failed to act.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Indiana
Highway Commission
Maccabees Adopt Dollar Per Capita Tax Nationwide
The supreme tent of Maccabees voted to require a $1 per capita tax on all members in the United States and Canada for the home and relief fund. Previously optional for existing members, mandatory for new entrants. Expected to raise about $10,000,000 within five years.
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Supreme Tent of Maccabees
United States
Canada
Home and Relief Fund
Obituary highlights Allan G Weber death in Kentucky
Mortuary notice for Allan G Weber age 25 formerly of Goshen Elkhart died at home in Keldon 5 D August 6. Survived by wife and daughter Phyllis at Mrs. Weber's parents W. J. Roberts Elkhart. Also Sarah M Irish 81 wife of John M Irish died at Elkhart this morning of infirmities of old age. Survived by husband. funeral services set for Monday.
Legal fee dispute over Isaiah Johnson road gains pace
In Kostins ko county the board of county commissioners allowed Wood & Gochenour and Fra wer & Frazer 175 for services tied to the Isaiah Johnson road in Etna township. The firms seek 00 more and have appealed to the circuit court.
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Kostinsko County
Wood & Gochenour
Frawer & Frazer
Board of County Commissioners
Isaiah Johnson
Etna Township
Circuit Court
Wohlford Confined At Home On North Main Street Illness
Samuel Wohlford is confined to his home on North Main street with illness. Homer Marshall suffers a broken rib from a friendly senife with C. D. Orwin at the Orwin pool room.
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Samuel Wohlford
North Main Street
Homer Marshall
C. D. Orwin
Orwin Pool
Fuller Family Welcomes a Son Last Night
A son was born to Mr and Mrs James P Fuller of near Milford last night. Mr and Mrs Burt Peffrey of South Seventh Street will vacate their present residence September 1 and move into the home they have erected in the Hope and Pur addition.
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James P. Fuller
Milford
Burt. Peffrey
South Seventh Street
Hope &Pur
St John’s Catholic Services Include Low Mass
The notice lists religious services at St John’s Catholic parish with a focus on a Low Mass format. It notes the schedule and congregation details in concise terms for readers seeking liturgical opportunities.
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St. John’s Catholic Caren
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