Italians drive Austrians on Isonzo and seize Monte Santo
Austrian line on the Isonzo front is said to be broken at several points as Italian troops pursue retreating Austrians between Tolmino and the Adriatic. A notable feat is the capture of Monte Santo, 2,245 feet high. French forces on the Verdun front are refining lines after gains on Hill 304 and new Champagne fighting is anticipated. British activity in Belgium continues with heavy gun action and limited infantry clashes near Lens and Ypres.
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Isonzo
Rome
Tolmino
Adriatic
Monte Santo
Verdun
Champagne
Belgium
Bix~hoote
Lens
Ypres
St. Quentin
Cardinal Mendes Bello Ordered to Leave Lisbon
Cardinal Anthony Mendes Bello, head of the Lisbon patriarchate, must depart the capital within five days under a one year decree from the Portuguese government. The decree targets the cardinal and any Lisbon suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Anthony Mendes Bello
Russian railroads may be militarized after Petrograd meeting
A Moscow dispatch to the Times reports Gen Korniloff, head of the Russian army, urged militarization of railroads at a Petrograd cabinet meeting on Thursday, with the government likely to order it due to threatened strikes.
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London
Moscow
The
Times
Petrograd
FTC files suit alleging concerted price rise in paper
The Federal Trade Commission charged 23 paper manufacturers with a coordinated scheme to raise book paper prices. The complaint, filed in Washington, accuses the firms of improper price fixing and restraint of competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Trade Commission Today
War Costs Soar US Spending Hits 24 Million Daily
Washington reports in August war expenditures plus allied loans averaged over 24 million dollars per day. The figure highlights massive wartime outlays across the United States and its allies during the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Shortage of One and Two Dollar Bills Reported
Banks nationwide report a short age of the one and two dollar bills. The note shortage affects circulation and prompts banks to adjust cash handling amid supply constraints.
Infested Shade Trees At Fort Wayne Spark Pest Probe
Vermin infestation reported on Fort Wayne shade trees amid claims of owner negligence. Officials warn property owners to treat and prevent spread. Local authorities stress accountability and prompt action to protect urban greenery.
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Fort Wayne
Farmers Near Ligonier Plan Autumn Picnic
Farmers living around Ligonier will hold a community picnic on the scheduled date in September as announced by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
President Wilson favors drafting single men over married heads of families
The president wrote Secretary Baker arguing that drafting should be examined and avoided for married men who are heads of families. He urges a more liberal exemption policy, signaling conflict with the provost marshal general's office interpretation of the draft law.
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Washington
Wilson
War Baker
Baker
White House
Premier Radoslavoff calls for immediate peace end to bloodshed
Sofia via Berlin and London August 25 Premier Radoslavoff urged peace in a papal note interview. He said Bulgaria has pressed for peace for over a year and that the Entente chose war. He claimed Bulgaria’s military position has become nine times stronger in nine months and urged peace soon. He blamed the Entente for blocked negotiations.
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Sofia
Berlin
London
Radoslavoff
Negro Troops Sent From Houston to Columbus New Mexico
Negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth Infantry who took part in a riot that left 17 dead were moved from Houston toward Columbus New Mexico early today. Among them are 34 men charged with murder by District Attorney Crocker as the 633 man battalion, sent to guard Camp Logan, boarded the train by daybreak for the westward journey.
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Houston
Tex
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Columbus
New Mexico
Camp Logan
Not an Accident Mare Island Explosion Probe Finds Deliberate Act
Secretary Daniels releases official report stating the Mare Island navy yard blast in July was not an accident. Five killed and over thirty injured as investigators rule out accidental causes and point to a deliberate act by unknown individuals.
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Washington
Fatally Injured at Nappanee
A carnival worker Harris fell nearly 100 feet from a standpipe during a slide for life at Nappanee. The wire snapped causing fatal injuries. he died ten minutes after arrival at Drs. Price hospital. Farmers day drew large crowds to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Hines Carnival Co
Harris
Nappanee
Drs. Price
Senate to Resume Tax Fight Next Monday
Washington August 25 after a brief session the senate recessed until Monday when the fight to impose higher income and war profit taxes will be resumed. Proponents favor a flat eighty percent levy on war profits. Several conferences were held today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
President Wilson not to address Congress on peace offer
Washington August 25 official denial was issued regarding a circulating report that President Wilson planned to address Congress in response to Pope Benedict’s peace proposal. The White House stated no such plan is under consideration.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Pope Benedict
Memorial services for Indiana's John W. Kern
Memorial services for former U S senator John W Kern of Indiana were held in Indianapolis with addresses by W J Bryan ex Governor Ralston Secretary of State Jackson and Judge Thornton.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
U. S
Indiana
Asheville
N. C
W. J. Bryan
Beta Phi Sigma 1918 Convention Chooses Elkhart
The 14th annual Beta Phi Sigma convention, held in Terre Haute, selected Elkhart as the site for the 1918 gathering, defeating Flint Michigan Detroit Michigan and Columbus Ohio in the vote.
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Terre Haute
Beta Phi Sigma Fraternity
Elkhart
Flint
Mich
Detroit
Columbus
Madden divorce suit filed by Fort Wayne wife
Myrtle Madden sues Frank Madden for divorce alleging cruelty and inhuman conduct. She cites his heavy drinking and long hours at bowling alleys. the couple married in 1909 and have two children.
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Fort Wayne
Myrtle Madden
Frank Madden
Bitten Twice by Rattler on Kendallville Farm
Albert Lieberenz a Noble county tenant working on a farm owned by Mayor Case of Kendallville was bitten twice by a rattlesnake while pulling weeds. The incident occurred on the property and the snake encountered him as he worked.
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Albert Lieberenz
Noble County
Case
Kendallville
Fire destroys L. W. Ready capsule plant at Niles Mich
A blaze engulfed the L. W. Ready capsule factory in Niles Michigan causing an estimated 66 thousand dollar loss. About 100 workers escaped unharmed as high tension wires near the site were damaged causing a power outage and suspension of rail car service south of Niles. The cause remains undetermined. The factory produced capsules containing gelatin used to color butter.
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L. W. Ready
Niles
Mich
Northern Indiana Railway
George W Young Reappears in Court Over Intoxication Fine
George W Young appeared in court after being released from custody yesterday noon following an $11 fine for intoxication. E W Sarbaugh filed the complaint alleging intoxication on Young's premises. An additional fine of $1 and costs was imposed today. Young is a laborer for Laughlin Con Co.
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George W. Young
E. W. Sarbaugh
Young
Laughlin Con. Co
Buttermilk Point Popular At Lake Wawasee
The Syracuse and Lake Wawasee Journal notes high popularity of Buttermilk Point at Lake Wawasee. Owner C. J. Johnson has invested heavily in improvements.
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Lake Wawasee
Syracuse and
C. J. Johnson
Annual Nikhart County Teachers Institute Opens
The annual Nikhart county teachers institute will convene at the High School assembly room starting Monday morning and run through Friday. Officials expect attendance exceeding 300 educators from the region.
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Nikhart County Teachers’ Institute
End of the World Predicted by Adventists in Wabash Meeting
Seventh Day Adventists in Wabash declare the world war now raging presages the end times. Local gathering voices apocalyptic certainty while urging readers to spiritual preparedness amid war coverage.
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Wabash
German-born Charles E. Arnold 65 dies in South Bend
Charles E. Arnold, 65, a native of Germany, died at his South Bend home of paralysis. He was the father of Otto G. Arnold of Goshen. Surviving are his wife, one daughter, one son and five brothers.
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Charles E. Arnold
Germany
South Bend
Otto G. Arnold
Goshen
Weather Dip to Fifty Brings Furnace Fires and Survey
Low temperature dropped to 50 degrees last night with widespread search for heavy red coverings. Some furnace fires were built as continued cool weather is forecast.
Culver Military Academy Winter Session Starts September
The winter session at Culver Military Academy will begin September 12. Students and staff prepare for a new term with courses and training programs planned across campus.
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Culver Military Academy
Will
Chicago man declares reprising Russians rep role
A man held in Chicago says he represents Russians and was carrying a package bearing the Russian government seal among his effects. The incident raises questions about his affiliation and intent as authorities investigate the case.
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Chicago
Russian Diplomat Detained in Chicago With Dispatches
Boris DeLaskine, detained by U S agents on arrival from Honolulu, claims to be a Russian diplomat carrying important dispatches to Washington on developments in the Russian government. A sealed package bearing the Russian seal was found among his effects.
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Chicago
Boris DeLaskine
Department of Justice
Department of State
Washington
de Laskine
Honolulu
Baron De Orgler to Lecture on War in Elkhart Camp
Baron De Orgler, an Austrian army veteran now in the United States, will lecture before Co. E, Third Reg. I. N. G. at Island Park camp tomorrow and Monday. He telephoned the Democrat to say he plans to return next week to share his views on the war.
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Baron de Orgler
United States
Co. E, Third Reg. I. N. G
Island Park
Democrat
Elkhart
Fort Wayne aviator Art Smith defended against editorials
Fort Wayne friends defend aviator Art Smith against a Fort Wayne News charge of being a slacker. They note his accident injury, unutilized government service, work in Japan, and efforts selling planes and introducing a motor for air cavalry as reasons to reconsider the slacker label.
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Fort Wayne
Art Smith
U. S
Japan
Culver Man Killed by Lightning In Storm
Roy Duddieson aged 49 of Culver Indiana was instantly killed by lightning during a storm. The funeral will be held Sunday in Culver. He is survived by a sister a brother and his father Albert Duddieson aged 89 of Argos Indiana. Duddieson’s son was shocked by the bolt and the victim’s wife died last January.
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Roy Duddieson
Culver
Ind
Mr. Duddieson
Albert Duddieson
Argos
Ulery Reunion Set for August at Ulery Home Near Nappanee
The Ulery reunion will be heldThursday August 80 at the home of Mr and Mrs Id Ulery one and a half miles east of Nappanee. All relatives and friends are invited to attend.
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Ulery
Id. Ulery
Nappanee
Miss Ethel Wahl To Sing At First Brethren Church
Ashland Wis. musician Miss Ethel Wahl will perform in the Sunday morning service at the First Brethren church. The article notes Wahl is a musician of no mean ability.
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Ethel Wahl
Ashland
Wis
First Brethren Church
Miss Wahl
Goshen Milling Co Pays Wheat at Two Dollars a Bushel
Under the national food administration acts the Goshen Milling Co today paid 2 dollars per bushel for wheat.
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National Food Administration
Goshen Milling Co
Annual Outing At Springbrook Park By Dodge Mfg Co
An employee gathering took place today at Springbrook Park marking the annual outing of staff from the Dodge Manufacturing Company in Mishawaka. The event celebrated company workers with games and fall weather scenery observed by attendees.
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Dodge Mfg. Co
Mishawaka
Springbrook Park
Fort Wayne Pair Elopes and Marries in Hillsdale
Lester M. Somers aged 20 and Lina B. Rumbaugh aged 20, both of Fort Wayne, eloped to Hillsdale Michigan and were wed there.
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Hillsdale
Lester M. Somers
Lina B. Rumbaugh
Fort Wayne
Hillsdale, Mich
Wawasee Gold Tourney To End Tomorrow
The Wawasee gold tournament will conclude tomorrow, finalizing the event and its outcomes.
Aviation student from Goshen sails toward France for training
Goshen resident a member of the 37th provisional aero squadron is aboard the White Star liner Baltic in New York ready to sail for Liverpool or a French port. The 23 year old, son of Ed Rogers of Topeka, joined April 30 at Fort Wayne and has since moved through Fort Thomas Fort Sam Houston and Camp Kelly to Camp Totten. Floyd Eaton of Goshen also works at the National Dairy Machine Co. and is in France as a student aviator.
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Goshen
Paul Swarta
Albert J. Hindes
37Th
Provisional Aero Squadron
North River
New York City
Liverpool
Eugland
Mr. Rogers
Ed Rogers
Topeka
Lagrange County
Elkhart County
Congress
United States
Germany
Rogers
National Dairy Machine Co
Fort Wayne
Fort Thomas
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Tex
Camp Kelly
South San Antonio
Fort Totten
L. I
Baltic
France
Floyd Eaton
National Dairys Machine Co
Fourth Game Set in Ligo nier All Star Rogers Series
A large crowd is expected for the fourth game at Rogers band park tomorrow afternoon after a 4 to 2 defeat last Sunday. Moore pitched well for the visitors who added two new players and plan to even the series if left handed hitters dominate. No lineup changes are planned unless Stacy Bowman starts the mound. The Greys then face Elkhart Blue Sox next.
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Rogers’ Neys
Rogers’ Band Park
Moore
Greys
Stacy” Bownan
Elkhart Blue Sox
Father and son jailed in dual Kosciusko County case
George Clouse of Pierceton is jailed in Kosciusko County on a drunkenness charge. His son Roy Clouse, held on an affidavit for obtaining goods under false pretenses, is also in the same cell. The father reportedly called his son to visit, saving a sheriff’s trip.
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George Clouse
Pierceton
Kosciusko
Warsaw
Roy Clouse
Bastile
53rd annual reunion of the 74th Indiana Rev.
The 53rd annual reunion of the 74th Indiana Regiment will be held in Angola from September 12 to 18. A campfire gathering is planned for the evening of September 12, with the dedication of a monument to memory of local volunteers who served in the Civil War on September 18. Captain L Gates is president and Will I Peddycord is secretary.
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74Th
Indiana
Angola
Milk Strike Sparks Public Outrage Over Quart Price
Amid a milk strike in South Bend both sides stand firm and the public is taxed to pay 11 cents per quart, a price deemed an outrage by residents and local officials seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Died While Picking Berries Near South Bend Farm
Mrs. Antonio Arok 70 died while picking huckleberries on the Geo. W. Milliken farm six miles west of South Bend. She is survived by five children.
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Antonio Arok
Geo. W. Milliken
So. Bend
Wells Fargo Express Announces New Rates
The Wells Fargo Express Co. announces new rates effective September 1. This notice updates shipping charges and service terms for customers and partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Fargo Express ‘Co
32 Men Certified To Ft Wayne Board For New National Army
Exemption board chaired by Clerk Rimpler Sheriff Sanford and Dr C A Inks of Nappanee today certified 32 registrants as fit for sanitary service and sent to the district board. Names include Manford Pepple Owen J Miller Truman L Miller and Allen G Storer among others. At present 153 registrants are certified though only 134 are needed. extra men may be kept on hand to cover possible rejections at Louisville. Allen G Storer, married with wife and daughter, waives exemption to serve if needed. employed at Rock Run Mills.
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Ft. Wayne
Storer
Rock Run Mills
Military News From Goshen And National Draft Movements
A Washington dispatch reports Senator New querying the war department about Fr Benjamin Harrison Hospital post plans and confirmation the post will expand hospital work in addition to its general duties. Goshen relatives of Floyd Eaton serving in aviation in England report his letter from Liverpool and arrival in France imminent. Nelson A Miles now at Mount Clemens after Camp Kelly transfer. Indiana shows 9 501 enlistments since April 1, ranking high nationally. Other notes include Marines at Port Royal, officers from Goshen ordered to Louisville camp, and drafts affecting local residents including three year old child adoption case and Lt Milton Latta earning about 2000 dollars yearly.
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Washington Dispatch
Indiianapolis
Goshen
Floyd Eaton
Aviation Corps
Liverpool
England
Eaton
Atlantic
Eny
France
Col. Roosevelt
Fort Wayne Teens Arrested After Hog Shooting
Morris Gaskin Gordon Conway and Nester Zurbach all 16 are under arrest for shooting hogs near Kendallville. They say they did it to hear them squeal, and one hog died.
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Fort. Wayne
Morris Gaskin
Gordon Conway
Nester, Zurbach
Kendallville
Global Shortage Reported for Horses Across World
Newspapers note a worldwide scarcity of horses affecting farms, transport, and trade. Agencies cite reduced breeding, rising prices, and disrupted supply chains as factors driving the shortage across regions.
Indiana Guardsmen Mobilized at Fort Harrison
Indiana national guard units now in state will be mobilized at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Adjunct General Harry B. Smith announced plans to keep guardsmen at Harrison until Camp Shelby training camp at Hattiesburg is completed. Some units already at Hattiesburg include Company F South Bend Third Regiment and others from Winchester East Chicago Elkhart Goshen.
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Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Harry B. Smith
Adjutant General
Camp Shelby
Hattisburg
Miss
Indiana
Gen. Smith
Hattiesburg
Company F
South Bend
Winchester
Goshen
East Chicago
Ind
Company
Elkhart
Island Park
Society Luncheon Honors Soon to Be Mrs Kinney
Mrs Leon Kelly and Mrs R P Trump hosted a luncheon at the Alderman in honor of Miss Joyce Kinney who will wed J Dana Cramer. The Tri Kappas plan an Alderman entertaining next Tuesday afternoon for Misses Helen Kolb and Joyce McKinney as upcoming brides.
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Leon Kelly
R. P. Trump
Joyce Kinney
J. Dana Cramer
Tri Kappas
Helen Kolb
Joyce McKinney
Civil War Captain North Dies At Milford
Capt Samson Jackson North 81, longtime Milford resident and Civil War veteran, died at home. A lawyer by trade and long-time Prohibition advocate, he raised Co. F of the 74th Indiana and fought at Chickamauga Missionary Ridge the Atlanta campaign and Jonestoro. He later practiced law in Milford and supported rail road development. Survived by wife two daughters and one brother. Funeral at Milford Monday at 10 a m.
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Samson Jackson North
Milford
Capt. North
Co. F
74Th Ind. Inf
Chickfmnauga
Mission Ridge
Atlanta
Jonestoro
Prohibition Party
North
Baltimore & Ohio and Co. W. & M
Big Four
Haines
John W. Egbert
Goshen
Williams Will Probate Reveals Major Estate in Allen County
The will of Henry M. Williams was probated in Allen county. It disposes of a large estate. Nine years ago the testator made a liberal provision for equal suffrage, later amended by codicils removing that provision. Widow Mary Hamilton Williams and sons Creighton H Williams and Allen H Williams are named, with an estimated total of about $300,000.
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Henry M. Wiliams
Allen County
Williams
Mary Hamilton Williams
Creighton H. Williams
Allen H. Williams
City Attorney Resigns. Beck Steps Down
Lieut. Robert G. Beck, U. S. A., resigns as city attorney. Ray Deahl, acting city attorney, will continue in the position indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Beck
Ray Deahl
Hartman Family Reunion Scheduled
The Hartman family holds its annual reunion on Wednesday at Rog ers Dand Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Rogers’ Dand Park
Another Ford The Kelly Garage Sells Car
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to Jacob Stutsman of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Jacob Stutsman
Goshen
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Niles, Mich
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Ington
Company E
Forrest M. Rogers
Military News
Nelson A. Miles
Syracuse
Mount Clemens
Miles
Stote
War Department
New York
Massachusetts
Illinois
Pennsylvania
John Klingaman
United States Marines
Marine Barracks
Port Royal
S. C
Dan M. Spohn
Cecil Winter
Jack P. Frankenstein
Louisville, Ky
Ae W. Rax ‘Coshey
Toronto
Can
Gus Travisson
Huntington
U. S. RR
Milton Latta
Fort Snelling
Minn
Harry P. Latta
Fritz- Rade
New National Army
Bridgeport
Conn
Fort Harrison
ENT
Harry B
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S. J. North
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