British NATO forces push toward Bapaume amid strong German resistance
British troops breach toward Bapaume and reach its western outskirts as French units advance near Roye. Official Paris notes report gains near St Mard and against German counterattacks between the Ailette and Aisne. German forces meanwhile resist with stubborn counterpunches.
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Picardy
Bapaume
London
Somme
Roye
Paris
St. Mard
Ailette
Aisne
Bagneux
Arras
Soissons
New American Fishing Schooner Sunk Off Coast
A Canadian port report says the new American fishing schooner Rush of Boston was sunk yesterday morning by an enemy submarine while on the fishing grounds off the coast. The crew reached safety aboard another vessel, Albosdart, later the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Boston
Young Farmer Eliner Whitmer Held on War Charge
Eliner Whitmer, a young farmer, is jailed in Warsaw charged with Delaw a slacker. He failed to register for military service though he was 21 before June of the year and pleaded ignorance of the war rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliner Whitmer
Warsaw
Delaw
Coal Companies Face Excess Profits Tax Rechecks
Officials say 283 coal producers under Internal Revenue Bureau review show unreported profits likely adding over 5 million dollars in taxes. More than 2,000 firms remain to be examined with a potential total near 50 million dollars. Some cases show evasion attempts, others stem from accounting challenges under the excess profits law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
British Troops Penetrate Hindenburg Line East of Heninel
In France August 27 British forces breached the Hindenburg line east of Heninel. North of the Scarpe River Scottish troops renewed their assault last night and advanced toward Plouvrain as the statement reports.
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Associated Press
France
Hindenburg
Heninel
Scarpe River
Plouvrain
Six Deaths in Aviation Camps in One Week
The war department reported six deaths from aviation accidents in flying camps during the week ending August 27. There was one fatality per 3,638 flying hours or 201,040 miles of travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabkhington
War Department
Yoder Elected President of Deaf Society in Indiana
William S. Yoder of this city was elected president at the Deaf of Northern Indiana annual conference held last Sunday at Miambeurs. About 1,000 attended. Mr. Steinwender of Indianapolis presided. Next conference planned for Goshen. Mrs. Orson Archibald donated 105 acres for the home and a brief program followed. The association counts about 150 members, with many distant members absent due to higher railroad fares.
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William S. Yoder
Indiana
Eburs
Steinwender
Indianapolis
Goshen
Orson Archibald
Record Breaking Demand for Laborers in Goshen
The present demand for laborers in this vicinity is record breaking and the highest wages ever known here are paid. More than 50 Goshen men are employed in Elkhart and other nearby places. Pay ranges from 40 to 73 cents per hour. Many Goshen men are working as strippers in the New York Central railroad shops in Elkhart. Some of them through extra time are drawing as high as $10 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
New York Central Railroad
Man Pleads Guilty to Post Office Robbery Case
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 27 Paul Allison sought and obtained a parole from Indiana State Prison to plead guilty in federal court to robbing the Sims Indiana post office. He awaits his U S Court appearance after being taken from the state prison by a U S deputy marshal. Also reported: I B Miller Interurban conductor hospitalized in Goshen with gall stones in serious condition.
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Associated Press
Inimanapolis
Indiana
United States District Court
Sims Ind
Paul Allison
Allison
United States
Unda
Mieletai Cty
I. B. Miller
Goshen Hospital
Miller
Executor Qualifies in Warren Go HU Estate
Frederick A. Heed of Fikbart has qualified as executor of the Warren Go HU estate, filing a $50,000 bond. Ming Well a Barlow and Mrs. Helen B. England return from Chautauqua New York where they attended summer school.
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Frederick A. Heed
Fikbart
Warren Go HU
Ming [Wella Barlow
Mrs. Flolen
England
Chautauqua, N. Y
Ambassador Page resigns post to Wilson
Walter Hines Page of Garden City New York resigns as United States ambassador to Great Britain due to ill health. He has submitted his resignation to President Wilson who has accepted it.
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Washington
Walter Hines Page
Garden City
N. Y
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
California Growers Ask 1920 Prohibition Start Date Change
California rape growers appear before the senate agriculture committee urging the pending national prohibition bill to take effect July 1, 1920, instead of July 1, 1919, as currently proposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
California
Senate Agriculture Committee
Casualty List Reveals 307 Names Across Actions
Washington reports two casualty lists dated today count 307 names. Killed in action include Pvt. Clay James of Indianapolis and Corp. Floyd Dillon Holmes of Marion. Missing in action list features Pvt. Fernando Predetlini of Fort Benjamin Harrison.
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Washington
Clay James
Indianapolis
Corp
Floyd Dillon Holmes
Marion
Oscar F. Jacobs
Aurora
George McGarvey
Terre Haute
Clyde L. Davis
Monroe
Jan Filipouski
Michigan City
Wayne Rehm
Union Mills
Claude Sanders
Indian Springs
Oscar M. McDonald
Taswell
Benjamin Dickens
Breadripple
John Q. Ferguson
Downs
John Gritz
East Chicago
Edward William Walton
Brazil
Fernando Predetlini
Fort
34 Names On Marine Casualty List Today
A marine corps casualty list issued today by Associated Press in Washington shows 34 names, with breakdowns of killed in action, died of wounds, wounded in action, and missing. Funeral services for Charles Vo Tiks were held at the Presbyterian church in Ligonier. J. Bo Stoll of South Bend delivered the funeral oration. Mr. Inks, born in Goshen, was among the first white children there, worked in marble, moved to Wolf Lake, then partnered with John B. Slaughter, later moved near Wakarusa. Surviving are a wife, three sons, and a brother. Mr. Inks spent last winter in Florida.
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Waselington
Aus
Marine Corps
Chaerence K. White
Elnora. Tn
Claries
Presbyterian Church
Ligonier
J. Bo Stoll
So. Bend
Mr. Inks
Goshen
Elkharton
Wolf Lake
John B. Slaughter
Wakarusa
Tiree
Florida
Katherine Winship to Teach at Wilmette Kindergarten
Mixx Katherine Winship daughter of Treasurer and Mrs W Ho Winship has earned a diploma from the National Kindergarten in Chicago and will assume a teaching position in the Wilmette Kindergarten this spring in Wilmette Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixx
Katherine Winship
W. Ho Winship
Chicago
Wilmette TH
Marry Co Miffer Denies Residence Claim in Elkhart
Marry Co Miffer formerly of do shen and now employed in the New York Central railroad shops at Elk hart denies the Michael Shea residence on South Main Street Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Co Miffer
Do. Shen
New York Central Railroad
Elkhart
Michael Shea
South Main Street
State Labors to End Survey Amid Protests
Residents of the state rally as Governor delays a planned program testing, with authorities and groups organized to observe Labor Day events. The delay sparks concerns over the impact on workers and local communities.
To Leave Saturday for Camp Dodge
Limited service registrants Lloyd Brown Merte A Heas and Harold Wilson depart Saturday morning at 11 06 for Camp Dodge Ta in a military movement.
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Lloyd Brown
Merte A. Heas
Harold Wilson
Lmited
Camp Dodge
Senate Accepts Labor Protected In The Works Of Fight Provision
The Senate tentatively approved Cummins amendment to the manpower bill work or fight clause by 78 to 0. It excludes strikes where workers file with the war labor board and return to work pending its ruling. Fall amendment to draft men to 60 and classify them was rejected 54 to 9.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Sen. Cummins
War Labor Board
Fall
Billy Sanday's Singer Is Going to France
Homer A. Rodeheaver, Billy Sanday's choirmaster, has enlisted Ino the Yo M. CAL service for six months and will go to France. The Rev Mr Sunday planned to accompany Rodeheaver but cancellation kept that part of the program from proceeding.
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Homer A. Rodeheaver
Billy Sanday
Ives
France
Suvday
Baleheaver
Winess
Bert Matthews
Wad
Sunday
Court Bailiff Post Attracts Dozens Of Applicants In Goshen
Residents of Goshen apply in large numbers as Howard resigns from Camp Gordon forcing a court to fill a vacancies. Names and details of applicants emerge from Friday morning sessions at the circuit tribunal while training school instructors note personal backgrounds and family status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Camp Gordon
Inebuil
Escape Plot Lets Trio Flee Elkhart County Jail
Sheriff Sanford remains puzzled as Bari Rice 18 Elkhart John Harris 21 Elkhart and William Johnson 18 transient escape Saturday night by trapping turnkey Leb Jones. They are found at Rice's home in South Bend on Sunday morning, with authorities believing capture is imminent. George Wade 17 Elkhart faces leniency for aiding the escape by omitting an alarm.
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Sanford
Bari Rice
Elkhart
John Harris
William Johnson
Elkhart County
Leb Jones
South Bend
Rice
Harris
Johnson
Shetleart
Michigan
George Wade
Sheriff Sanfords
Jones
Winona Declared Suitable for Training School Site
Congress and War Department approval places Winona among several sites chosen for a military training school. Dr. Dickey Wittata and A Barnhart led efforts, with support from Dr. Mettetal and W Reed, as crowds praised the decision at the Bline conference.
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Winona
Dickey
Wittata
Congressocn
HS A. Barnhart
War Department
Washington
Alesis
Sattatl
Congress Mn Barnhart
AL Mettetalel
W. Reed
Witton
Crowd hears lecture on Life to the Trencies in court park
Avery Tanne introduces Sergt Gerald Maitland who addresses Life to the Trencies. The injured sergeant is praised as a clever speaker and receives applause while describing the Somme and modern Red Cross work. Arrangements are made for another talk soon.
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Avery Tanne
The
Red Cross
Societie
Expected 3 500 Will Attend Grange Picnic
The ninth annual grange picnic is expected to attract about 3500 people tomorrow at Matha's Grove three miles southeast of Badwardsburg Michigan Grangerstron within CS miles of the grove will attend. Jdotn Co Ketetn tadonat grange Teeniver receited on the pre Eran Mr and Mes dla Gawker retired treat South Bend.
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Grange
Matha'’s Grove
Badwardsburg
Mich
Grangerstron
Jdotn Co Ketetn
Tadonat Grange Teeniver
Famine Ends in Goshen After Weeks of Shortage
The cola cola famine in Goshen ended after several weeks with shipments reaching drug stores and candy kitchens. Supplies remain limited as distribution normalizes.
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Goshen
Two Wheat Thieves Wanted Here Under Arrest at Muskegon
George Penrose 19 and Russell Firestone 20 are under arrest in Muskegon Mich awaiting Elkheart county officer. They are charged with stealing wheat valued at 27.20 from Benjamin Lechlitner near Wakarusa. Penrose signed the check for payment using his father’s name.
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George Penrose
Wakarusa
Russell Firestone
Muskegon
Mich
Benjamin Lewhitner
Charles H. Morey
Sanford
Elkhart
Lechlitner
Mr. Lechlitner
Wakarasa
Nappanee
Penrose
George
Watermelons in Goshen Prompt Food Price Review
Complaint to the Elk Hart County Food Administration cites high prices and poor quality watermelons sold by growers with wagons on Washington Street near Main. The State orders require quality and reasonable prices or sellers lose local market privileges.
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Elkhart County Food Administration
Washington Street
Nest
Main Street
Food Admi
Death in Battle Not a Passport to Heaven
A resolution from the Interdenominational Association of Drontchets at Winona Lake rebukes claims that soldiers killed in battle gain immediate heavenly blessings. Introduced by H. P. Kunt of Chicago the statement argues salvation hinges on personal relation to Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaver
Diviengetiss
Winona Lake
H. P. Kunt
Chveago
Winona
Open Air Religious Meetings Near River Avenue
Open air religious meetings are held near River avenue close to Oik Widge cemetery. A platform is erected with lighting provided. The meetings are of the old style with a colorCOOWOBRE preacher describing serenational technique. Attendee is ties.
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River Avenue
Oik Widge
Stockbarger Betor Dead In Range Township Home
Mortuary note reports Betor Stockbarger, aged years, a longtime Range township resident, died yesterday near Elkhart from complications of ailments. One daughter survives. his wife died over three years ago.
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Stockbarger
Betor Stockbarger
Range Township
Morygong
Elkhart
Bancheonette Cafe Reopens With Thursday Supper Service
Mrs W Ro Burtram take over the bancheonette cafe and plan to open Thursday evening serving supper. Improvements are underway to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ro Burtram
Bancheonette
Labor Day Not Observed Here
Not observed locally as a holiday. The note states that Labor Day will not be observed in Goshen next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
U S Submarine Chaser Sunk By U S Steamer Little
In darkness a merchant steamer off Fire Island New York mistook the American steamer Felix Tausig for a submarine. The Little was sunk with 17 crew missing including the commander and executive officer. Eight survivors landed at New York and Lewes Delaware.
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Philadelphia
N. Y
Entile
Mea
Naval
New York
Lewes
Del
Felix Tausisig
Price Limit Fixed for Grinding Wheat for Flour
Wheat millers receiving wheat from farmers wagons or exchanging wheat for flour may charge no more than thirty five cents per sixty pounds of clean wheat. The toll is payable on a money basis only and cash is not accepted in lieu of wheat. The regulation, received yesterday from the Grain Corporation of the United States Food Administration, was announced by Harry G Barnard, federal food administrator for Indiana. All grain zone agents have been notified that noncompliance risks the miller’s license.
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Bass
Bashel
Grain Corporation
United States Food Nnuministration
Harry 4. Barnard
Federal Food Adinistrator
Indiana
City Favored to Purchase Rogers Band Park in Goshen
The city of Goshen shows general favor toward buying Rogers Band Park for 5500 to satisfy creditors of the park association. Merchants expect to aid in improvements if city-owned, and free admission would apply on all occasions. The park opened over nine years ago while the association struggles financially. The plan may be put before the council soon.
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Rogers Band Park
Goshen
Rogers Band Park Association
Mneh
Tractor Firm Formed To Manufacture Bull Tractors In Indiana
A new company with 1,000 preferred stock and 87,2000 common stock, led by President Cecil Gibson and supported by major financiers, is formed in Indianapolis. It will manufacture Bull Tractors and run distribution and manufacturing from Indiana as the base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Gibson
Esanate
Tadianapolis
Indiaus
Public intoxication plea in Elkhart court
A. and Immeli of Goshen paid a $1 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to public intoxication in the Elkhart city court.
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Elkhart
A. & Immeli
Ef Goshen
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