Negro Troops Riot in Houston Leaving 18 Dead
Riots by two companies of the 24th Infantry in Houston, Texas last night left 18 dead and many injured. Troops from Fort Crockett and Illinois guards reinforced local forces as order was restored. Senator Sheppard said troops would be withdrawn immediately and Secretary Baker promised inquiry before action.
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Houston
Texas
Tex
24Th Infantry
Illinois National
Coast Artillery
Fort Crockett
Washington
Senator Sheppard
Baker
aAug
Sheppard
Parker
Southern Division
Houston Under Martial Law After Mutiny and Rioting
Early today Houston remained quiet after a night of mutinous Negro soldiers killing at least 15 and wounding 18. Armored guards man street cars and armory shops while saloons close. Captain Mattes of the Illinois National Guard was killed and mutilated. Fort Crockett personnel are deployed to Galveston. General John A. Hulen commands as provost marshal with orders to screen trains and bar armed entry into the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Mattes
Illinois National Guard
Fort Crockett
Galveston
John A. Hulen
Car Damaged After Tracks Dislodged on Eighth Street
An Eighth street city car operated by the C S B and N I railway company was badly damaged last evening when tracks were dislodged and rear steps demolished. The car was moved to the station on South Main street with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
C. S. B. & N. I. Railway Company
South Main Street
National Guardsmen Encamped on Indiana State Grounds
A large force of national guardsmen were encamped on the Indiana state grounds in Indianapolis as part of a drill or security preparation. The move signals heightened readiness and displays of military presence within the state capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indianapolis
Emperor Urges German Troops to Beat England
Emperor William told German detachments near Flanders that England must be beaten at any cost. He praised troops for last week’s gallantry, warned of a difficult road ahead, and stressed the prize of freedom at sea and at home with victory assured by God’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Hengland
Germany
William
Flanders
Berlin
England
Government ship building program details revealed
Washington August 24 the government ship building program calls for 1270 ships totaling 7 968 000 tons. The Shipping Board sent estimates to Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo to base requests for a new billion dollar appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shipping Board
Sec. of the Treasury
McAdoo
State Department Backing for Russian Government Confirmed
Washington August 24 The United States approved a further credit of 100 million dollars to Russia. The State Department voiced complete confidence in the new Russian government and its stability amid the aid announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Washington
Russia
Dodge Car Stolen From Garage After 10 PM
A Dodge touring car owned by Frank W. Leibole of 111 West Monroe Street was taken from a garage last night after 10 o clock by breaking open the rear door. The theft was discovered this morning when Leibole arrived for the car and no clues had been found by this afternoon despite notices to surrounding towns and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Leibole
West Monroe Street
Leibole
WAGON COLLIDED BY SPEEDING CAR NEAR ELKHART
A farm wagon carrying Mr and Mrs Win Glass of Jones Michigan was hit by a fast moving car east of Elkhart at midnight. Mrs Glass suffered minor injuries. the wagon was wrecked and the three occupants of the auto fled. Glass could not read the license plate and no clues were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Win
Glass
Jones, Mich
Elkhart
Congressman Barnhart and son arrive after Rochester fire
Congressman Barnhart and his son Treut Hugh Barnhart traveled by motor from Washington to Rochester. They learned only upon reaching Fort Wayne that a fire at their Rochester area farm destroyed the house and barn, causing an estimated loss of four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnhart
Hugh Barnhart
Rochester
Washington, D. C
Fort Wayne
Address by Elder Christian at Wabash camp meeting
Elder L. H. Christian of Chicago president of the Lake Union conference delivered a major address Tuesday afternoon at the Seventh Day Adventist camp meeting and conference in session at Wabash. The speech marked one of the event’s most important moments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Wabash
L. H. Christian
Chicago
Lake Union Conference
Somers Names Ak Wes McBride Adjutant General
At Boston Commander in Chief Somers of the G A R announced the appointment of Ak Wes McBride of Indianapolis formerly of Elkhart as adjutant general. Commander Somers home is at Kokomo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Somers
G. A.R
Ak Wes McBride
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Kokomo
Pioneer Goshen resident Mrs McClaren hospitalized
Mrs Rebecca McClaren, 87, a longtime Goshen resident, is receiving treatment at Longcliff hospital. Her condition is described as not violent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca McClaren
Goshen
Longcliff Hospital
Woman Hooked by Fish Hook at Round Lake
Mrs. Mary Wadsworth of Kendallville was injured when a fish hook caught her cheek while fishing at Round Lake. The incident occurred while she fished alone and required medical attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round Lake
Mary Wadsworth
Kendallville
Highway Between New Paris and Milford Junction Poor
The main route between New Paris and Milford Junction is reported in deplorable condition. Officials warns drivers to exercise caution as repairs are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Paris
Milford Junction
Fourth Annual Farmers Picnic Draws Large Crowd Near Goshen
The fourth annual Farmers' picnic was held yesterday at George A. Gilbert grove northeast of Goshen with a large attendance and a noon dinner followed by speeches and sports. Rain began at 2 30 p m and somewhat disrupted activities though overall the event was successful. Weather had varied for past picnics with June and August dates and prior rainfalls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gilbert Grove
Goshen
Hout’s Grove
Middlebury
Well Known Resident Dies at 59 in Washington Township
Mrs Amelia Boyer widow of Phillip Boyer dies at her home three miles north of Bristol after long illness. Survived by four daughters Mrs Perry Replogle Mrs William Mantell Mrs John Roberts Mrs Abbie Gibson. three sons George Charles Boyer Edward Boyer. nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 50 at Zion church with interment Zion cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Boyer
Phillip Boyer
Washington Township
Bristol
Perry Replogle
William Mantell
John Roberts
Adamsville
Abbie Gibson
Elkhart
George
Charles Boyer
Edward Boyer
Zion Church
Zion Cemetery
Court fines for intoxication and probate of Myers will
William Holdworth and George Young of Laughlin Construction Co were fined one dollar and costs after arrest on Main Street by Acting Marshal C Kenton Bowser. Probate Court probated the will of Catherine Myers with son Isaac W Myer receiving 100 dollars and Harvey A Myers Roy Berlin and Ruth Berlin each 50 dollars. Leah Berlin inherits the remainder of the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Holdworth
George Young
Laughlin Contraction Co
Main Street
C. Kenton Bowser
Catherine Myers
Isaac W. Myer
Harvey A. Myers
Roy Berlin
Ruth Berlin
Leah Berlin
Car recovered in Elkhart linked to Columbus owner
The automobile recovered by Night Sergt. Domer after a battle with three suspects in Elkhart proved to belong to C. A. Smith of Columbus Ohio, not a Chicago car as claimed by the thieves. Smith arrived with a detective as the three men Paul L. Fording William Morgan and Samuel L. McCarty were taken to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Domer
Columbus
Chicago
C. A. Smith
Paul L. Fording
William Morgan
Samuel L. McCarty
Socialist Picnic Arranged for August 26 at Battell Park
The annual Socialist party picnic is set for Sunday August 26 at Battell park Mishawaka with speakers Carl D. Thompson former Milwaukee clerk and Mrs Alice Mannering mayoral candidate at South Bend delivering addresses while the usual number of isgoshen socialists attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party
Battell Park
Mishawaka
Carl D. Thompson
Milwaukee
Alice Mannering
South Bend
Goshen
Huntington Specials Manager Leads Local Baseball Team
William F. Schacht of Huntington, former Goshen resident and president of Schacht Rubber Co., manages the Huntington Specials baseball team, which plays on Sunday and holiday dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Schacht
Huntington
Goshen
Schacht Rubber Co
Huntington Specials
Cottage Sickness Confines Three at Wawasee Home
Mrs. Frank P. Abbott and the two children of Mrs. Florence Torrence are confined to the former's Wawasee cottage due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Abbott
Florence Torrence
Wawasee
Celebration at Middlebury Honors Soon-To-Serve Men
A large gathering was held in Middlebury last night to honor the young men who will soon depart for military service. The event marked a community send-off as the servicemen prepare to enlist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlebury
Bristol Child Struck by Auto. Expected to Recover
Jane Hilbish five year old daughter of Myron C Hilbish of Bristol was struck by an auto at that place. She will recover.
Klinger Lake Man Fined for Driving Without Headlights
Herald Berger of Klinger Lake was fined at Sturgis for operating an automobile without headlights. He said his home is at Klinger Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klinger Lake
Herald Berger
Sturgis
Robert O. Stollar Buys Sherman Rutan Residence
Robert O. Stollar has purchased the Sherman Rutan residence on Nu tirwiauia street in a property transfer noted in local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O.stollar
Sherman Rutan
Nu Tirwiauia Street
French Troops Regain Key Verdun Front Positions
French forces reclaim all major positions on the Verdun front, a push that began last year and reinforces Allied momentum in the sector. The action underscores continued battlefield gains amid the long Verdun campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verdun
Verdun Front Claims and Lens Battle Update
report from Berlin and Paris notes French forces take hill 304 and surrounding fortifications near Verdun while gaining ground between Avecourt wood and Dead Man hill. British troops hold trenches south of Lens amid heavy losses as raids and artillery continue. Italian forces claim over 20 000 prisoners and 60 guns seized with Austrian positions stormed and German Austrian troops advancing on Riga.
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Verdun
Paris
Avecourt Wood
Dead Man Hill
Haucourt
Bethincourt
Lens
France
la Basse
Ypres
Rome
Riga
Teutons
Gulf of Riga
Fort Wayne Baseball Club Seeks Benefit Game
Financially troubled Fort Wayne baseball club reports a $3800 loss to date. A benefit game is planned to raise funds to pay debts while the club remains intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Bikbart Chautauqua Teeters On Existence
The Bikbart chautauqua faces collapse as directors threaten to resign over unprofitable operations. The twelfth annual event, held recently, was far from prosperous and appears at a critical juncture.
Melon Patch Worker Killed by Lightning in Washington DC
John Potts aged 30 was struck by lightning while tending a melon patch in Washington DC and died instantly. His team of mules perished in the strike and the wagon’s iron trimmings melted from the bolt.
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John Potts
Washington, D. C
Stouder Property Sold Through Albert Weaver Deal
Chauncey Stouder of Huron Street sells property at Southwest Harrison township through Albert Weaver to Elizabeth Neterer of Harrison township.
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Stouder
Chauncey Stouder
Huron Street
Harrison Township
Albert Weaver
Elizabeth Neterer
Siabaugh Reunion at Rogers Band Park Tomorrow
The Slabaugh family annual reunion is scheduled for tomorrow at Rogers Band Park with attendance expected from extended relatives and family groups.
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Siabaugh
Slabaugh
Rogers Band Park
Hottel's Drug Store Announces Quick Delivery Service
Local pharmacy Hottel's Drug Store offers speedy delivery to customers with a new “bury-up” option and telephone line 177 for orders. The ad highlights prompt service and home delivery availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hottel’s Drug
Kern Memorial Plans in Indianapolis Evening Meeting
A memorial meeting for the late Senator John W. Kern will be held at 8 o'clock tonight in the Indiana State House lower corridor. Speaker William J. Bryan will arrive at 7 o'clock and participate in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
U. S
State House
Wm. J. Bryan
Recruiting in Indiana Hits 9591 Recruits Since April 1
Washington reports the regular army recruiting drive in Indiana has produced 9591 recruits since April 1. Of those, 36 enlisted at Indiana stations yesterday, part of a quota set at 5400 when the campaign started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Indiana
House Called For August 29 to End Business
All house democrats were summoned back for August 29 to dispose of all business before the house adjourns on September 10. Final adjournment depends on the senate and conferences on pending bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Four Army Companies Arrive at Camp Shelby for Quarters
Reach Hattiesburg report notes four infantry companies arriving at Camp Shelby on August 24. One company hails from Indiana, two from Kentucky, and one from West Virginia, and they are immediately assigned quarters in the cantonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
Indiana
Co. F
South Bend
Kentucky
West Virginia
Camp Shelby
Again in Custody Wagoman Escapes Then Held on Theft Charge
Chauncey Wagoman an 18 year old from Syracuse is in Kosciusko county jail Warsaw awaiting trial for stealing items from Ray Rohrer Bremen on July 27. Bond set at 200 dollars. He fled after leaving a window during a home visit with Marshal Adam Carr of Syracuse. Wagoman was recaptured in Elkhart Tuesday. Affidavit by Rohrer lists a watch chain stick pin cuff buttons ties and other articles.
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Chauncey Wagoman
Syracuse
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Ray Rohrer
Bremen
Wagoman
Adam Carr
Wageman
Elkhart
Rohrer
Austrian Nobleman Tours United States for Allied Cause
Baron De Orgler, a former captain and long time Austrian military attache, arrived after 22 months in the U S touring for allies. He was wounded in Serbia by shrapnel and will stay several days at the Alderman military forces while sharing experiences of German soldiers and war conditions. He travels gratis and is endorsed by Washington war department officials for past work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baron de Orgler
Austrian Royal Dragoons
Roumania
Serbia
United States
War Department
Washington, D. C
Germany wants peace despite supplies and strength claim
A belief is cited that Germany seeks peace while boasting food ammo coal and 5000 soldiers never in battle. The baron argues America must send half a million soldiers by Christmas to aid the Allies as they struggle. About 200,000 Americans are in service for the Allies.
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Germany
America
Social events and auctions around Goshen area
Miss Merle Rohrer hosted an afternoon auction at her southwest Goshen home in honor of Miss Lulu Oberndorfer and Mrs. George Warner with Miss Gertrude Davidson of Elkhart among the guests. Mrs. Clifford C. Newell plans an auction tomorrow at 606 South Seventh Street for Miss Helen Kolb who will wed Joe Dangler. Mrs. Clyde Sinning and Miss Georgia Kistler will host the Philathea class at 302 South 9th Street. Mrs. Willard M. Gillette held an auction at 610 Emerson Street this afternoon after also hosting yesterday. The Trinity Lutheran Men's Auxiliary meets tonight at 502 Main Street.
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Merle Rohrer
Goshen
Lulu Oberndorfer
George Warner
Gertrude Davidson
Elkhart
Clifford C. Newell
South Seventh Street
Helen Kolb
Joe Dangler
Clyde Sinning
Georgia Kistler
First Baptist Church
South 9Th Street
Willard M. Gillette
Emerson Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
George Hindered
S. ‘Main Street
Military news from New York City Aug 22 1917 aboard Baltic to Liverpool
The Democrat reports Forest Rogers Albert Hindes and Paul Swartz of Goshen aboard the Baltic English liner leaving North River for Liverpool. Other notes list 37th squadron from Camp Kelly to Fort Totten with France instruction, Russell Reed and Omar Neff relation, Floyd Eaton in the aviation department bound for France, Walter R Brothers a naval transporter, Bert Snyder and Goshen artillery en route from Hoboken, and Catherine Curran of Hibbart heading to France as a Red Cross nurse.
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Democrat
New York City
Forest MM. Rogers
Albert J. Hindes
Paul Swartz
Goshen
31Th Provisional Aero Squadron
U.S.A
Baltic
North River
Liverpool
Eng
37Th
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
Tex
Fort Totten
Long Island
France
Bert C. Snyder
Hoboken
New Jersey
South Bend Driver Kline Killed in Lincoln Way Crash
John L. Kline 21 of South Bend a Bell Taxi driver was killed early yesterday six miles west of South Bend on Lincoln Way when the car overturned after being blinded by an approaching car. Rolland Kissel, riding with him, escaped serious injury. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Kline and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Kline
South Bend
Bell Taxi Cab Company
Rolland Kissel
Kline
Kissel
Arest
Mr. Kline
Charles Kline
Mishawaka Highway Contracts Delayed by Reith & Riley
Owing to unavoidable delays the Reith and Riley Construction Company will not complete their highway contracts near Mishawaka this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reith & Riley Con. Co
Mishawaka
Acting Manager Noble Mays at Jefferson Theatre
Noble Mays serves as acting manager of the Jefferson theatre, guiding operations and daily tasks in the absence of a permanent manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Mays
Jefferson Theatre
Possession Set for March 1 in Farm Sale
Harvey Ulery will give possession of his Jefferson township farm on March 1 after selling to Lawrence W. Seaman of Cripe and Seaman for 222000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Ulery
Jefferson Township
Lawrence W. Seaman
Cripe & Seaman
Concert and Dance at Rogers Band Park Tonight
The regular weekly concert and dance will be held this evening at Rogers band park. A large number of Elkhart young people are expected to attend the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Rogers Band Park
Elkhart
Draft Quota Nears Fill For Elkhart County
Elkhart and Goshen districts report strong progress as exemption boards move crews to process. Authorities anticipate closing the draft quota soon with ongoing determinations on exemptions and deferments.
Elkhart and Goshen draft boards report early Elkhart county quota
About 120 of 134 required have been secured as appeals go to Fort Wayne district board. In Elkhart 81 of 2000 examined were accepted, 2 exempted, 34 unfit, and 2 enlisted. Goshen district quota stands at 184 with about 120 secured. Approximately 600 registrants examined. many appeals filed. 60 examined today under Dr. Inks and Dr. Price. No report on exemptions yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Elkhart County
National Army
District Board
Fort Wayne
Inks
Nappanee
Price
Northern Indiana Deaths Highlight Sudden Openings
In Leesburg John M. Rippey 66 died suddenly after illness during a visit. Charles Alexander died at his Whitley county farm. Catherine Taylor 71 wife of Jas B Taylor died at Kendallville. Isaac Spangle died at his Silver Lake home after visiting his daughter in Elkhart. Charles Brown died of heart disease at Churubusco. Mrs Sasha Miller of Warsaw died in childbirth and the infant perished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Rippey
Leesburg
Charles Alexander
Whitley County
Catherine Taylor
Jas. B. Taylor
Kendallville
Isaac Spangle
Silver Lake
Elkhart
Charles Brown
Churubusco
Sasha Miller
Warsaw
Fort Wayne Editor Attacks Aviator Art Smith
The Fort Wayne News launches a scathing editorial against Art Smith the local aviator now performing for spectators in Japan. The editor accuses him of shirking service and urges his loyalty to the United States army, marking a sharp fall from former local idol status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Art Smith
Japan
Smith
United States Army
German to Remain in Fort Wayne Schools
Fort Wayne educational authorities announce that German will be retained in city schools. Prof. L. C. Ward argues the subject is essential for scientific study and should not be eliminated from the curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
L. C. Ward
Funeral services for Mrs A L Lamport held today
Funeral services for Mrs. A L Lamport were held this afternoon at 1 30 from St Mark s church with Rev Wade of Elkhart officiating. The body was taken to Osceola for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Lamport
St. Mark's Church
Rev. Wade of
Elkhart
Osceola
Fort Wayne High School Boys Earn 30000 in Summer Work
The Fort Wayne Sentinel reports that over 200 Fort Wayne High School students worked during the summer and earned thirty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fort Wayne Sentinel
Fort Wayne High School
Laborers Imported for South Eighth Street Sewer Work
A batch of laborers has been brought from Kendallville by the Laughtin Construction Co for sewer work on South Eighth Street. The arrival expands the crew and speeds up the project as city authorities oversee the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
The
Laughtin Con. Co
South Eighth Street
Real Estate Deals Mary McMann Sells Goshen Property for $1
Mary A. McMann transfers the Goshen property to Albert Weaver for a nominal price of one dollar. The record notes the sale amount as one dollar. The transaction reflects a transfer between private individuals in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. McMann
Albert Weaver
Goshen Property
Urges Reclaiming of Swamps
The Bristol Banner urges reclaiming swamp lands, calling for government action to convert wet, unused areas into usable land and boost local development and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Bristol Banner
New Ford Sold by Kelly Garage to E J Sunthimer
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to E J Sunthimer of Goshen. The transaction highlights local automobile sales and the dealer’s ongoing offerings in the Goshen area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Kelly
E. J. Sunthimer
Goshen
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Senator Simmons
Associated Press
R. W. McBride
Court News
City Court
Ohio
City OF Lens
Russian City
Kern
Baron "de Orgler
Military News
Russell S. Reed
Detroit
National Guard
Mr.Reed
Omar Neff
Milford
Ruth Neff
St Floyd Eaton
Aviation Department
Walter’ R
Catherine Curran
Hibbart
Red Cross
Goshen and Elkhart District
Fort
Wayne—Industrial
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