Lenroot proposes private nationwide railroad unification plan
Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin introduces a bill to unify U S railroads into a single privately owned system with guaranteed minimum earnings. The proposal, drawn with the Citizens National Railroad League, differs sharply from the Plumb idea and aims to share profits between the public, employees, and security holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lenrear
Wisconsin
Citizens National Railroad League
Collabor Moder
Serater Leaireet
E. H. Gary Refuses to Negotiate With Unions
New York August 21 Elbert H Gary chairman of the United States Steel Corporation sent a communication to a committee of the American Federation of Labor stating the firm would not discuss business relations with trade unions as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aue
Elbert H Peary
United States Steel Corporation
Miache Petodie Cadis
American Federation of Labor
Tsep
Bolsheviki Claim Successes On Volga Front
Bolshevik forces report gains on the Volga in Denikin's area and claim the capture of Kamishisa on the Volga with advances toward Psaritzim about 100 miles south, according to a Moscow issued statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paqnomwon
Pskov
Petrosrad
Bso
Moscow
Volga
Freight Wreck At Rolling Prairie Delays Trains
A freight wreck near Rolling Prairie west of South Bend disrupted service at about 4 oclock last night. The Journal novel car caused five cars to pile up and tore up two feet of road bed and tracks. Elkhart wrecking crew worked through the night to clear the line. The Laporte fair continues with notable racing including The Corporal owned by Clyde J Castetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelling Prairie
South Bend
N.Y
Goshen
Elkhart
Drainage Petition Sparks Possible County System
For Drainage System. Noble and Lagrange counties may have a special drainage system if petitions now in circulation are acted up on favorably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble
Lagrange
Mrs Howard Foster Sells Corner Property at First and Pike
Mrs. Howard Foster sells her corner property at First and Pike streets to Charles Stepp. The transfer details show a private sale between individuals with no disclosed price. Stepp takes ownership of the parcel officially recorded in the local property ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Foster
First and
Pike Streets
Charles Stepp
Erie Michigan Canal Drive Gains Momentum in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne newspapers push the Erie Michigan canal project as regional leaders rally support, highlighting economic benefits, transportation strategy, and civic backing to advance the proposed waterway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Prince of Wales to Attend Canadian Exposition Tonight
The Prince of Wales will attend a pyrotechnic and electrical display in his honor at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. He was named bencher and barrister by the Law Society of Upper Canada. He will ride to the exposition this afternoon to inspect war veterans and receive addresses before leaving for Ottawa tonight.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Ont
Prince of Wales
Law Society of Upper Canada
France
Boy Scouts
Girls Guides
Ottawa
Wilson to Visit Pacific Coast Soon
President Wilson plans a trip to the Pacific coast within ten days to two weeks. Secretary Tumulty said the president wants to make the journey and is likely to reach San Francisco to review the Pacific fleet around September 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastiengeon
Wilson
Paci- Peocoast
Tumulty
Joe
Pacific Coast
Pacific
San Francisco
Gypsy Smith Delivers Notable Winona Address
Gypsy Smith spoke to a Winona audience recounting three and a half years with French and British armies on the western front. His talk, far from a mere war story, drew praise from the crowd for its insight and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hissue
Gypsy Smith
Winona
Flanders
Gore seeks probe of War Risk Insurance Bureau
Senator Gore proposes a pre-selution to investigate the War Risk Insurance Bureau not to change laws. The move aims to review operation and oversight without altering current statutes. The measure comes from Senator Gore of Oklahoma and is introduced in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gore
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Washington
Seuntop Gore
Oklahoma
Cost of School Books Soars in Indiana Market
A Goshen book dealer reports higher prices for many school books. The Indiana state board of school book commissioners had to readopt reading writing and arithmetic texts for common schools as bids were raised well in advance of previous terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
State Board of School Book Commissioners
Indiana
Physical Experts Meet In Anderson Sept 2
Twenty five Indiana cities will be represented at the annual convention of the Physical Director's Society of Indiana to be held at the Y M C A in Anderson on September 2. L A Schwan of Fort Wayne, president, will open the meeting. A practical demonstration of physical culture work will be shown at a banquet hosted by Anderson business men on Tuesday night September 2.
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Indiana
Physical Director's Society of
Y. M. Co AL
Anderson
L. A. Schwan
Ft. Wayne
Kendallville Woman Dies After Auto Goes Into Ditch
Ethel Bickel, 44, wife of Charles Bickel of Kendallville, died from injuries after the car she rode in veered into a ditch to avoid a truck. She had been living with her mother near Bluffton.
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Ethel Bickel
Kendallville
Charles Bickel
City
Martin
Bluffton
Mrs Join Omstead Dies in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo resident Mrs Join Omstead died at her home. The body was sent to Lagrange for burial.
Mammoth auditorium planned for Winona Lake at $150000
The Winona Lake project notes a mammoth auditorium with a projected cost of 150000 dollars. Committees are being named to handle the building program and related tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona Lake
Grocery Clerks Wanted at The Fair
Help wanted for grocery clerks with experience preferred at The Fair. Positions open with competitive pay and flexible hours. Apply in person.
Yeggmen Fail To Get Into Vault of Shipshewana Bank
Yeggmen attempted to break into Farmers State Bank in Shipshewana Indiana about 130 am but failed to seize any valuables. The vault window and outer door were blown and the robbers left by car. No clues identified the criminals and Lagrange County officers pursue the case with no arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipshewana Bank
Shipshewana
Ind
Farmers State Bank
S. E. Miller
Hewlett Davis
TL. I. Miller
Moser
Davis
Goggs
Lagrange County
Representative Wood Proposes Bill Protesting Troop to Silesia
Washington Aug 27 protests against sending American troops to police Silesia are filed in a resolution by Representative Wood Republican Indiana urging early action. The War Department had announced troop organizations selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Silesia
Wood
Republican
Indiana
War Department
Stuart Named Water and Light Superintendent
J H Stuart of Troy Ohio has been hired by the water works and light committee as superintendent of the municipal water and light plant to fill the vacancy from V A Harding. He will start Monday September 8. Stuart, 49, married with two children, will move his family here soon. Salary is 2400 per year. He has managed plants at Troy Logansport and Tell City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Stuart
Troy
Ohio
Water Works and Light
Common Council
Municipal Water and Light Plant
V. A. Harding
Mr. Harding
I-X-L Furniture Company
Willis PD. Widner
Auburn
Ariel Manufacturing Company
Mr. Stuart
Logansport
Tell City
Stuart
Lutheran Synod Chooses Fort Wayne for 1921 Session
Delegates at the Em maus Lutheran church in Indianapolis decide the 1921 session of the Lutheran church synod will be held in Fort Wayne Indiana. An invocation was given by Cleveland Ohio and attention centers on church mission work. The sessions began last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of the Lutheran Church
Pt. Wayne
Ind
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Tidianapoli
Cleveland
Indiana
Endianapolis
Youth Shot Wounds Self Near Preble Indiana
Lawrence Geels a sixteen year old resident near Preble Indiana is in serious condition at Decatur hospital after a shotgun discharge passed through his wrist into his bowels. He mistakenly caused the self inflicted injury while handling the firearm, his parents Mr and Mrs Herman Geels report.
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Lawrence Geels
Herman Geels
Preble
Ind
Decatur Hospital
London preacher opens four day mission in Winona
The Rev. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan of London began a four day preaching mission in Winona. He is noted as the greatest living expository preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Campbell Morgan
London
England
Winona
Industrial illness hampers Fort Wayne factory output
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette notes production in the city is slowed by widespread illness among factory workers, with many employees out sick reducing output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
South Bend City Receives Army Food Consignment
A consignment of army food bought by South Bend city is due there tomorrow, signaling a readiness effort and supply support for local services.
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South Bend City
For Rent Furnished Rooms at 205 N Fifth Street
Furnished rooms available for rent at 205 North Fifth Street. Includes utilities and easy access to downtown. Contact property manager for viewing times and lease terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Goodrich Tax Reform Measure Faces Uncertainty
The governor faces a tax reform proposal met with widespread questions and potential political risk. Officials warn of unclear impacts and uneven support across parties and regions.
Goshen City Levy May Fall Short of Last Year
Total Goshen valuation reaches 12 million dollars up from 4.5 million while the maximum state levy of 1.50 per 100 would yield about 180 thousand dollars. Expect discussion at next week’s county council meeting as tax reform uncertainly unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
General Assembly of
Indiana
Goshen City
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Goshen
Bemerdette
Goodrich
Postoffice Employees May Get $150 Pay Increase
Washington Aug 27 a flat increase of 150 dollars for each post office employee for this fiscal year is proposed in a resolution favorably reported today by the house post office committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice
House Post Ofice Committee
Reinsch Resigns as Minister to China
Dr. Paul S. Reinsch American minister to China has resigned. The resignation is with President Wilson, and reports of a sudden presentation are denied as carried in Japanese dispatches to Berlin.
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Reinsch
China
Washington
Paul S. Reinsch
Wilson
Ber
Mahn Property Sold In Goshen Deal
The Mahn property at New and Wilkinson streets was sold to Chauncey Meyers of North 2nd street for 2700 dollars. Possession will be given about October 1. The sale was arranged through the L. S. Bash agency on N Main Street in Goshen.
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Mahn
New and
Wilkinson Streets
Chauncey Meyers
North 2Nd Street
L. S. Bash
N. Main Street
Goshen
Money In Hogs Among Five Pigs Sold
George W. Fahl marketed five pigs weighing 585 pounds at five months old. He received 20 cents per pound for the porkers, indicating sizable early profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Fahl
Indianapolis Man Faces Bigamy Charge In Elkhart County
John M. Barr, 39, of Indianapolis, a drug firm salesman, is jailed in Elkhart County on bigamy charges. He allegedly has two wives, with Wife No. 1 and a 10 year old son in Indianapolis and Wife No. 2, formerly Wise, in Goshen. Barr was arraigned, waived examination, bond set at 2500, and may stand trial for bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Barr
Indianapolis
McCoy- Howe Drug Co
Elkhart County
Wife No
Barr
Wise No. 2
W. Pauline Wise
Wi. S. Wise
Goshen
Rochester
Minn
Dra. Mayo Hospital
Hallie Manahan
Mr. Manahan
No. Manchester
Sanford
Wise
Fort Wayne
Toledo
Chicago
Wawasee
New York Central Shopmen Predict Large Strike
R. E. Aldrich head of the New York Central and Allied Lines System Federation says workers will strike September 2 over Wilsons four cent per hour wage offer. He spoke in Elkhart after a secret mission, claiming most local Central shop employees share the view that the raise is a mere feeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Elkhart
R. E. Aldrich
New York Central and Allied Lines System Federation
Aldrich
Federation
New York Central
Fifth and Fiftieth Infantry to go to Silesia
Unofficial dispatches indicate the Fifth and Fiftieth Infantry regiments will be sent to Silesia as American troops. Reports claim President Wilson has approved the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Silesia
Wilson
Magnano and Toms Open Soft Drink House in South Bend
Launch Enterprise announced by Thomas Magnano veteran Oliver hotel chief chef and E F Toms Oliver Cafeteria manager. They opened a new soft drink establishment at 127 West Washington Avenue in South Bend, presenting a hospitality venture anchored by local food service experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Launch Enterprise
Thomas Magnano
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
E. F. Toms
Oliver
Washington Avenue
Sidney Kent Jackson Admitted to Practice in Noble County
Sidney Kent Jackson of Ligonier who attended the law department of the University of Michigan has been admitted to practice in Noble county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Kent Jackson
Ligonier
University of Michigan
Noble County
Millersburg Woman Chosen County W C T U President
The Elk Heart county W C T U met at Island Park with delegates from Millersburg Nappanee New Paris and Goshen. Officers named include President Nora Nowells Millersburg Vice President Jacob Nold Nappanee and Grace Cunningham Goshen Corresponding and Recording Secretaries and Clara Gswald Elkhart Treasurer. Delegates enjoyed a picnic lunch as town guests of the union.
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Island Park
Elkhart
Millersburg
Nappanee
New Paris
Goshen
J. Neher
Charles Rohrer
Feangelistic
J. KE. Tilman
Free McCreary
Cora Scuckman
J. FE. Hall
O. H. Bickel
Dovel
Nora Nowells
Jacob Nold
Grace Cunningham
Chas. Redger
New Yales
Clara Gswald
EIK
Park Pavilion
Stranger Soldier Finds Hospitality in Philadelphia Frat House
Vernon oA Esrich, a young man en route home from Camp Funston, stayed with the Delta Sigma Upsilon fraternity in Philadelphia. After a request to the Red Cross failed, Chas Gorham and Dr Free man arranged medical care and a hospital room for him. Esrich suffers from a well developed case of the grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Oa. Esrich
Philadelphia
Camp Funston
Delta Sigma Upsilon
Red Cross
Chas. Gorham
Dr. Freeman
Beyrich
Elkhart Engineer Dies by Strychnine Suicide
Claude Alonzo Mickett 46 a New York Central engineer killed himself at a friend's home H and Moore by swallowing three grains of strychnine during a personal crisis. He died thirty minutes later at General hospital. Domestic trouble prompted the act and a divorce suit had been filed August 11 through Robert Proctor, tying funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Alonzo Mickett
N.Y. C
H. & Moore
General Hospital
Robert Proctor
Mrs Gunther Plans Modern 31 Million Barn in Lagran ge County
Mrs. Gunther of Chicago, wife of the city's candy king, is building a 31 million barn on her Lagran ge county farm. The structure will include elevators, narrow gauge grain and hay tracks, electric lights and other modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gunther
Chicago
That City
Washington pension official returns from Ireland
Peter J. Fallon of Washington D C formerly of Fort Wayne and Indianapolis is home after a three month stay in Ireland. He works in the United States pension bureau in Washington and enjoyed the trip noting several changes of political significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Fallon
Washington, D. C
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Ireland
Mr. Fallon
United States Pension Bureau
Washington
Emerald Isle
Last Gettysburg veteran in Wabash County dies at 81
John W. Depuy age 81 died at his Wa bash county home he was the last surviving resident of Wabash County who fought at Gettysburg Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Depuy
Wabash County
Gettysburg, Pa
Patrolman Dandusen Resigns After Joy Ride Car Crash
South Bend police officer Patrolman Dandusen resigns after a private joy ride in a water car ends in a wreck. The incident prompts scrutiny of his actions and remaining departmental procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dandusen
South Bend
Woter
Ira Howard to Lead Exponent at Chagrin Falls
Ira Howard of Nappanee, formerly of Syracuse and Goshen, will move to Chagrin Falls Ohio to take charge of The Exponent a local publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohie
Ira Howard
Nappanee
Syracuse
Goshen
Chagrin Falls, O
Infection of the scalp from scratch by comb
Mrs. Jacob Dembufsky is suffering from a scalp infection that developed after scratching her head with a comb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Dembufsky
Germany Soon Dr. von Hausen Is Reported as Choice
The report indicates that Germany will name Dr. von Hausen as the favored candidate for a key position. Details on the role or timing were not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. von Hausen
German envoy named Hamiel Von Haimhausen to Berlin
Berlin reports Hamiel Von Haimhausen former consul at Washington has been chosen as German ambassador to the United States. Washington notes no inquiry has been made about his acceptance, but indications show the U S may reject him or any former Bernstorff regime official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hamiel von Haimhausen
Washington
United States
Ous
Haimhausen
Count von Bernstorff
Ohio Supreme Court Affirms Cold Storage Auction Power
Ohio court upholds state authority to seize and auction food held in cold storage beyond the Smith law limits. The ruling clarifies state control over storage and sale of perishable goods in public auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
State of
Smith
State Supreme Court
Delegates Attend Indiana Labor Federation Convention in Indianapolis
About 500 delegates gather at Tomlinson Hall for the Indiana State Federation of Labor annual convention in Indianapolis. Mayor Jewett opens, with speeches by John E. Smith, Charles Fox, Rev Father Gavish, Luella Cox, Robert Corley, and Franklin McCray addressing topics such as cost of living, the Plumb railroad plan, and the League of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Tomlinson Hall
Oneida Hotel
Jewett
John E. Smith
Chas. Fox
Father Gavish
Luella Cox
State Industrial Board
Robert Corley
International Association of Machinists
Franklin McCray
League of Nations
Car Flips On Niles-Benton Harbor Road
Clayton Harah driving a new Studebaker Cabriolet turned a corner near Niles when the car tipped over. It caught fire but the blaze was extinguished. The vehicle was greatly damaged and none of the occupants was severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Harah
Studebaker Caf
Niles-Benton Harbor Road
Niles
Picnic Patrol Bus Trip For South Bend Grocers
One hundred automobiles transported members of the South Bend Grocers and Butchers association and their families from South Bend to Indian Lake Michigan for the annual picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend Grocers and Butchers Association
South Bend
Indian Lake
Michigan
Harter Fined for Allowing Minor to Play Pool
Arthur V. Harter, on complaint of Special Officer Richcreek, paid $1 fine plus costs last evening after allowing Rule Castetter, a minor, to play pool in his billiard hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur V. Harter
Richcreek
Rule Castetter
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Bill
Citizens National Railroad
League In Collaboration
E. H. Gary
Tskov
Rolling Prairie
Laporte Fair
Corporal
Clyde J. Castetter
Kalamazoo
Lutheran Synod
N. Y. C. Employes
Camp Taylor
Russia
Ty Farm
Willwood
Germany
AMBAS
Sador
U. S
Imperial
Justice
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