Prince of Wales Reaches St Johns for Welcoming Parade
The Prince of Wales arrived in St Johns at noon today amid a huge crowd. A two mile procession featured decorated arches, with addresses from the mayor and government leaders. Soldiers sailors boy scouts and brigades lined the route, and the prince expressed pleasure at the reception.
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Prince OF Wales
ST. Johns
Johins
Prines of
Wales
Government House
Boy Scouts
Devs Brigade
Metc Iers
Taciy Leo
Prince of Wales to Visit United States
Prince of Wales, heir to the British throne, aged 25, described by David Guelph as healthy and wholesome with light hair and blue eyes, is noted as the eldest child of King George VI and Queen. The article hints at an upcoming U.S. visit with continuation on Page Eight.
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New York
Bo David Guelph
Prince of Wales
George VI
Railroad Shopmen Strike Conditions Are Improved
Conditions from railroad shopmen strikes are reported improved nationwide with district variance. The Associated Press notes progress though some districts remain unsettled and workers anticipate ongoing negotiations.
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Chien
Ve. Basten
Athuita
Elkhart Carpenters Win Wage Increase After Strike
Elkhart union carpenters won a wage increase after a conference yesterday. Contractors in the city granted the demands, and nearly all resumed work on about half a million dollars worth of improvements. One hundred sixty six carpenters are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Carpenters
Elkhart
Frederick Wise to Visit Laporte and Notre Dame
Frederick William Wise, a London newspaper correspondent, will visit his old home at Laporte on September 25 and proceed to Notre Dame University on September 26.
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Frederick William Wise
London
Laporte
Notre Dame University
Ralph Wysong Joins Elkhart Musicians' Club
Ralph Wysong of Goshen has joined the Musicians' Club of Elkhart, expanding the local music circle with a new member.
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Musicians’ Club
Ralph Wysong
Goshen
Musicians’ Club of
Elkhart
Big Day At Cromwell
A large labor day celebration is planned in Cromwell with community events and activities announced for the day. The schedule highlights include parades, speeches, and family entertainment for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Bank at Lorain Faces $100,000 Shortage
State bank examiners and the board of directors of the City bank announced at noon today that a shortage of 100000 exists in the bank accounts and that W. W. Preble of Lorain, assistant cashier, has absconded. Officials say depositors are amply protected by the bank's resources.
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Taorain
Ohio
State Bank Examiners
The
City Bank
W. W. Preble
Lorain
Sentiment Against Granting Bela Kun Asylum in Austria
Berlin reports Vienna debates over Bela Kun former Hungarian dictator. Authorities consider asylum versus trial with sentiment reportedly firmly against granting him asylum in Austria.
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Bela Kun
Associated Press
Berlin
Vienna
Hungary
Austria
F federal troops move from Juarez to Chihuahua City
Juarez Mexico Aug. 12 three hundred fifty federal troops have moved from the garrison here to Chihuahua City by special train. No official explanation was given for the transfer as authorities aim to quell a mutinous garrison there.
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Juarez
Mexico
Chihuahua City
Former German Chancellor Michaelis Denies Refusal to Seek Peace
Berlin reports that former Imperial Chancellor Michaelis has sent newspapers a statement denying he refused to negotiate peace with England. The statement addresses claims of obstinacy in early discussions.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Michaelis
England
Teachers Institute Opens Thursday at Chiataaquua Grounds
The annual Teachers Institute sessions begin Thursday morning in the Chiataaquua tent on Madison street selivel grounds with expected strong attendance. The first day includes enrollment social hour, sectional meeting planning, institute singing led by G J Dinkeloo, reading by Prof J C Keller, chautauqua, and dismissal at 4 00.
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Teachers’ Institute of Folkhare
Madison Street Selivel
Weaver
G. J
Tragedy After Gun Misfire In LaPorte Neighborhood
Henry Fieze, 40, died from a gunshot wound after a neighbor discharged a loaned pistol believed unloaded. The weapon was in the possession of William Shultz who pulled the trigger, striking Fieze in the stomach.
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Laporte
Tier
Henry Fieze
Fieve
William Shultz
Shultz
Biege
Elkhart Carpenters End Strike With 70 Cent Hourly Rate
Four leading Elkhart contractors and their carpenters signed a new contract after a strike. The agreement establishes a flat hourly rate of seventy cents and maintains a closed shop. Signatories include George Cl Kis tner Grant Bushnell H and B Construction Co and L H Welter.
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Elkhart
George Cl Kistner
Grant Bushnell
H. & B. Construction Co
L. H. Welter
Ice Cream Price Row Hits Mishawaka and Goshen
A dispute over ice cream pricing erupts in Mishawaka with attempts to raise from TM0 to 60 cents per quart while Goshen debates selling at 40 cents per quart. Other areas dispose of it at 60 cents per quart.
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Mishawaka
Goshen
Escape to South Bend Ties Elkhart Artists to Victim Toll
Escaped to South Bend after fleeing Elkhart the artists harmed multiple victims. Police investigate the group of artists linked to the series of attacks and identify several victims across the two cities.
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South Bend
Elkhart
Ford touring car sold to Goshen resident
The Kelly Motor Co reports another Ford touring car sold to F. W. Coggan of Goshen, adding to its growing delivery record.
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Kelly Motor Co
F. W. Coggan
Goshen
Traction Lines In Debated Tenis Belief Trigger Debate
A report outlines a contested belief about traction lines on the tennis subject. Officials and observers weigh scientific and practical implications as experts present competing views.
Indiana Official Sees Hard Road for Transit Competition
Carl H. Mote of Indiana public service commission testified before a federal inquiry. He said motor truck and bus competition is serious and not at its peak yet, but roads are not as profitable as promoters hoped. He argued Indiana can handle the issue, calling the federal commission unnecessary for their state.
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Washington
Carl H. Mote
Indiana Public Service Commission
Federal Commission
Indiana
State Commission
Spahr Family Injury Update After Vehicle Accident
Dr. J A Snapp reports Mrs Spahr and her mother Mrs Stingel show splendid improvement following a turtle accident near the W W Showalter farm. Jacob Spahr remains unconscious and Mr Spahr does not improve. All are in Goshen hospital.
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J. A. Snapp
Jacob Spahr
Stingel
Spahr
W. W. Showalter Farm
Goshen Hospital
Former Motorman Sues Co for 5000 Damages
Russel Feard of Elkhart, a former motorman on the Elkhart City car lines, sues the railroad company in superior court seeking 5000 damages. He alleges that on July 23, 218, while operating a South Main Marion car near station 18 the car jerked and he was thrown, injuring him and confining him to General hospital for two weeks, rendering him unable to work regularly.
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Russel Feard
Elkhart
South Main-Marion
General Hospital
Bonfield Family Moves to New South Sixth Street Home
Mr and Mrs Peter Bonfield and seven children will move this week from their apartments on the second floor of the Bonfield fruit store on South Main Street to their new home formerly the Latta residence at 107 South Sixth Street. The house is being prepared for occupancy.
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Peter Bonfield
Bonfield Fruit Store
South Main Street
Latta
South Sixth Street
$200000 Guaranty Fund Aimed at Indiana Farmers
Indiana leaders of the Federation of Farmers associations debated a plan for a $200,000 guaranty fund to protect farmers. The program urged organized agriculture to unite like business groups, challenge packers and grain traders, address freight rates, improve farm management, and oppose unfair legislation.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Lewis Taylor
Traveling salesman accumulates sugar fortune in Goshen
Reports say a traveling salesman who visited Goshen selling electrical goods earned 125000 in sugar speculation and has reinvested the full sum in sugar.
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Goshen
Meat packing plant eyed as Elkhart prospect
A meat packing plant costing 125000 dollars is proposed for Elkhart. It would dispose of 125 cattle and 6 head of bogs weekly and include an auxiliary ice plant with a daily capacity of 50 tons.
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Elkhart
Mrs Clinton A Nolan Dies After Illness in Los Angeles
Mrs Clinton A Nolan formerly of Elkhart died at her Los Angeles home Saturday after a two year illness due to paralysis stroke. Known for her prominence in Elkhart society five years ago, she passed away peacefully with family nearby.
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Clinton A. Nolan
Elkhart
Los Angeles
California
Two Governors and Bryan Announced On Winona Program
Winona Lake Indiana hosts an international and interdenominational Bible conference starting August 22. Speakers include Gov. Frank Lowden of Illinois Gov. Henry J. Allen of Kansas and William J. Bryan with England’s ministers returning after the war. Notable names: Dr A Campbell Morgan Gypsy Smith Dr John McNeill Dr A C Dixon Dr Gregory Mantle Dr John A McDonald.
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Winona Lake
Ind
Frank
Lowden
Miners
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
William J. Bryan
America
England
Campbell Morgan
Gypsy Smith
John McNeill
A. C. Dixon
Gregory Mantle
John A. McDonald
Toronto
Canada
Globe
President Wilson Sends Message To Mrs A Carnegie
President Wilson sent a condolence message to Mrs. Andrew Carnegie stating the death of the philanthropist did not constitute a serious loss to humanity.
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Wilson
Mrs. A. Carnegie
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
E L D Foster Dies in Albany Former Goshen Official
E L D Foster died suddenly Monday in Albany New York. The body will arrive in Goshen at 9 35 Wednesday morning and be taken to the home of his daughter in law Mrs Howard Foster 301 First street. Survived by wife one son Tom Foster former city clerk of Goshen two daughters Mrs C Wisler of Ann Arbor Mich two sisters Mrs Marion Brown York Neb and Mrs Sarah Newell Erie Kansas and brother Lyman P Foster Hollyoke Cole.
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N. T. Poster
Goshen
Elkhart County
Albany
New York
Howard Foster
First Street
Tom Foster
Burkburnett
Texas
Goshen Names New High School Principal Prof W H Wheeler
Prof W H Wheeler arrives from Elgin NL to become Goshen High School principal after three years at Elgin school. He and his family will reside in a home under construction by Nathan Manrow at Eighth and Washington streets.
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W. H. Wheeler
Goshen High School
Elgin
Wheeler
Elgin School
Nathan Manrow
Eighth and
Washington Streets
Darr Property Sold to Goshen Buyers
Darr heirs Helen Grace Sheridan and Leroy of Tucson through agent Harry Dangler sold the First street property to Mr. and Mrs. Geo W Goudy of Goshen for 1850 dollars. The Goudys will take possession in full and now reside on Crescent street.
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Darr
Helen
Grace
Sheridan
Leroy Darr
Tucson
Ariz
Goshen
David L. Darr
Harry C. Dangler
First Street
Geo. W. Goudy
Soldiers to Organize in Goshen for American Legion
A meeting will be held soon in Goshen to organize an American Legion group.
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Goshen
American Legion
New Band Organized in Goshen With Bright Prospects
A new band is being organized in Goshen with excellent prospects of success. Local music enthusiasts report strong community support and potential early gigs as the group forms.
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Goshen
International Labor Conference Held in Washington
An important gathering titled the International Labor Conference is planned for October 29 in Washington with notable participation anticipated from labor leaders and officials.
Labor conference called to meet in Washington
President Wilson has issued a call for the international labor conference provided by the Versailles peace treaty to convene in Washington on October 29. All nations members of the International Labour Organization and those likely to join before the conference are invited to send delegates.
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Washington
International Labor Conference
Wilson
International Labor Organization
Strike Hits Vandalia Shops at South Bend
Thirty car repairers and inspectors of the Vandalia line at South Bend remain on a sympathetic strike with the railroad shop men. No official word on when workers will return, and reports say carmen have left the employ after orders from union officials.
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South Bend
Vandalia Railroad
Vandalia
Republicans Booming Governor Lowden for President Next Year
Chicago dispatch reports that Republicans across the Middle West are booming Frank Lowden, governor of Illinois, for the 1920 Republican presidential nomination. Illinois is said to be sure to provide a solid delegation, with efforts to secure delegates and possibly pivot to William H. Taft and Senator Warren G. Harding of Ohio.
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Chicago
Middle West
Frank Lowden
Hiinvis
Sllinois
Lowdon
William H. Taft
Warren
Harding
Ohio
Suit for Support and Separate Maintenance Filed
Arnesta Gladis Shepard through Mehl & Mehl sues Glen H. Shepard in Elkhart circuit court for support and separate maintenance. Married April 29 1911 separated Aug 1 1919. She seeks custody of two children Carl 6 and Alice May 2 and $12 weekly support plus $50 legal fees.
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Arnesta Gladis Shepard
Mehl & Mehl
Elkhart
Glen H. Shepard
Carl
Alice May
Army Food Arrives For Sale In Mishawaka
Mayor Gaylor reports a car load of U S army food will reach Mishawaka on or about Sept 1 and be sold at government fixed prices at city hall due to unusually high demand.
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Gaylor
Mishawaka
Drowns in Appleman Lake Near Strob
Ralph Filxa aged 24 of Toledo drowned in Appleman lake near Strob. For sale Drymillwood Brooks.
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Ralph Filxa
Toledo
Appleman Lake
Strob
Drymillwood
Brooks
State Charities Conference Set for Fort Wayne in October
The twenty eighth State Conference of Charities and Correction will meet in Fort Wayne from October 4 to 7. Dr George S Bliss of Fort Wayne is president and Eugene C Foster of Indianapolis is secretary. Governor Goodrich will speak at a Sunday mass meeting. The slogan is Peace and Community Problems and a Red Cross session is planned among six general sessions.
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State Conference of Charities and Correction
Fort Wayne
George S. Bliss
Eugene C. Foster
Indianapolis
Board of State Charities
American Red Cross
Cartoonist Packard to Appear in Redpath Chautauqua Finale
Cartoonist Packard widely known as a master humorist singer and moralist will appear as the concluding program of the Redpath Chautauqua on Joy Night. He sketches on large canvases and the big tent seating will allow clear views of his eight feet square works. His humor is described as supremely human and genial.
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Alien Packard
Withal
Packard
1300 Railroad Shop Men at Peru Strike Continues
About 1300 railroad shop men in Peru Indiana remain out of work in a large strike. They demand wage increases or cost of living reductions and a strike committee has gone to Chicago for conference with officials.
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Peru
Ind
Chicago
Gun Accident Kills Man In Farm Shooting Teegarden Area
Paul Guise, 30, was killed when a gun exploded while he was shooting rats on his farm south of Teegarden. The weapon, loaded and ready, tore through his chest. Guise taught seventh grade at Lapaz in winter and planned to lead his class in September. He left a wife and several small children.
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Plymouth
Tod
Paul Guise
Guise
David Harrington
Teegarden
Lapaz
Two Workers Hurt At Local Furniture Plant Accident
Charles Stepp lost the end of a finger at Ban ta Furniture Co after a new saw. Walter and Edward Hill, riding a bicycle, fell on the sidewalk when the front wheel collapsed. both sustained cuts and bruises and reside on Tenth Street.
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Charles Stepp
Banta Furniture Co
Walter
Edward Hill
Tenth Street
Thieves Target Work Shoes as Prices Rise in Hartford
In Hartford a wedding party unexpectedly blocked a shop window theft by a man attempting to seize several pairs of work shoes, amid reports that rising shoe prices are driving more theft.
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Hartford City
Brother Attends Funeral of Garrett Native in Mass Crash
John Brown formerly of Garrett Indiana and Buffalo New York was killed in an automobile accident in Springfield Massachusetts. His body was sent to Buffalo for burial and his brother James Brown of Garrett attended the funeral.
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John Brown
Buffalo
N. Y
Garrett, Ind
Springfield
Mass
James Brown
Garrett
South Bend council approves higher city employee pay
The South Bend city council voted to increase pay for city employees to help offset the rising cost of living, aiming to boost morale and retain staff amid inflation.
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South Bend
Meeting Notice Calls For Clerk Election
All members are requested to attend the meeting tomorrow night where the election of the clerk will take place.
Gronna Seeks Wheat Standard Reforms for Farmers
Chairman Gronna and farm groups urge changes in government wheat standards under the price guaranteed act to avoid penalizing growers. A committee will present demands to Julius H. Barnes and agriculture dept representatives to modify regulations seen as defrauding producers and not benefiting consumers. The Senate Agricultural Committee backs the farmers, warning injustice could harm agriculture and the nation.
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Washington
Gronha
Senate Agricultural Committee
Gronna
Julius H. Barnes
United States Grain Corporation
Department of Agriculture
Senate Committee
Firemen and Enginemen Rally for Wage Demands
Three hundred local chairmen of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen met in Cleveland to press for further wage increases for over a hundred thousand firemen and hostlers on federally controlled railroads in the United States and Canada.
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Cleveland
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Railroad Administration
United States
Canada
High Cost of Living Problems Draw Attention in Washington
Washington reports continued concern over the high cost of living with Congress debating legislative relief bills and Attorney General Palmer holding conferences. The day featured congressional activity and government focus on economic pressures.
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Washington
Congress
Palmer
South Bend officer Lovgren dismissed after trial remarks
Art Lovgren, a South Bend police officer, was dismissed by the board of safety for inefficiency and conduct unbecoming an officer after his remarks at Bret Miller's trial last Monday night. The case linked to disappearance of liquor from the city bullpen also referenced former saloonkeeper Tony Barrett.
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Art Lovgren
South Bend
Bret Miller
Tony” Barrett
Board of Safety
Chicago Man Dies of Heart Ailment at 63
A. E. Plant, 63, of Chicago formerly of Lapor, collapsed and died of heart trouble in Chicago. He had worked for the New York Central railroad.
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Chicago
A. E. Plant
Lapor
New York Central Railroad
Death of Alfred Pike in Arizona
Alfred Pike aged 47 formerly of Kendallville died of tuberculosis in Tucson Arizona. The body was sent to Kendallville for burial.
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Alfred Pike
Kendallville
Tucson
Arizona
Local man Oscar Wilson Dies by Own Action Near Peru
Oscar Wilson, 63, of Onward near Peru, died by his own action after a period of poor health. Coroner investigation details are pending.
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Oscar Wilson
Onward
Peru
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