British Gain Ground in Flanders As German Report Calls Itinsignificant
British forces improved positions along a 2000 yard front east of Lombaertzyde in Flanders, remaining permanently established as Berlin concedes insignificant gains. On the Russian front, signs of disaffection grow with a Russian retreat east of Czernowitz, Austrian units moving in, and 1000 Russians captured with six guns reported. Italian advances north of Girizia counter Austrian attacks. Verdun pauses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanders
Lombaertzyde
Berlin
London
Iverness
Verdun
Crown Prince
Petain
California
Czernowitz
Germany and Allies Might Declare War on United States
Washington officials recognize the possibility that Germany and some of its allies may soon declare war against the United States due to U S financial aid to Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
U. S
Washington
United States
Italy
Exemption Board Grants Multiple Registrants Relief
In session and yesterday the exemption board reviewed numerous claims from registrants seeking to avoid military service. Favorable decisions were issued for Harry J. Warner Warren C. Howenstein Samuel T. Miller Lloyd Neff Ralph L. Paulus Charles Symensma James V. Whitehead James C. Barrick Floyd E. Waysters Fred Pletcher Clarence B. Sampson Louis Groff Lester J. Greene Demain Warner Earl L. Weaver Fred D. Priser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Warner
Warren C. Howenstein
Samuel T. Miller
Lloyd Neff
Ralph L. Paulus
Charles Symensma
James V. Whitehead
James C. Barrick
Floyd E. Waysters
Fred Pletcher
Clarence B. Sampson
Louis Groff
Lester J. Greene
Demain Warner
Earl L. Weaver
Fred D. Priser
Resumed Management At Kintigh Garage Co
Roy Whitigh has resumed management of the Thomas Kintigh Garage Co in the D. W. Neidig building on South Main Street after Mr. Kintigh tendered his resignation a few days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wihitigh
Thomas Kintigh
Elkhart couple welcomes daughter
Mr and Mrs Orville Brown of Elk hart formerly Goshen are parents to a daughter. Mr Brown is a son of Mr and Mrs W W Brown residing at 620 East Madison Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Brown
Elkhart
Goshen
Mr. Brown
Madison Street
Bouquet of lilies sent to Democrat office
Miss Vina Oberlin of North Eighth street sent a bouquet of handsome lilies to the Democrat office today, adding a touch of fragrance to the political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vina Oberlin
North Eighth Street
Democrat
Real Estate Deals Elmer Simmons Sells Goshen Property
Elmer Simmons sold the Goshen property of Michael Kuebn for $2,000 in a real estate transaction recorded in the local column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
Simmons
Michael Kuebn Goshen
City Plans New Planning Committee By Council
The South Bend council establishes a city planning committee as part of municipal governance. The move creates a dedicated body to oversee zoning and development policies for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Korniloff Addresses Russian Army Conference in Moscow
Gen Korniloff, commander in chief, enters with Premier Kerensky to a rousing reception at the national conference. He urges restoration of the death penalty after soldiers killed four officers and mutinies are silenced only by summary action. A Siberian Rifles regiment abandoned its Riga front post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Moscow
Korniloff
Premie Kerensky
Russia
Kerensky
Siberian Rifles
Riga
Socialist and Labor Conference Opens in London
The inter allied socialist and labor conference opened in London this morning led by Arthur Henderson. Seventy delegates from Britain Belgium Russia France Portugal Greece South Africa and Italy attend. The gathering will consult rather than vote on policy for the Stockholm international conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Socialist and Labor Conference
Arthur Henderson
House of Commons
Great Britain
Belgium
Russia
France
Portugal
Greece
South Africa
Italy
Stockholm
Senate Drops One Cent Letter Tax Battle
Washington August 28 The Senate rejected the one cent tax on letters and post cards by a 39 to 29 vote as it resumed work on the war tax bill. The measure aimed to raise 450 million dollars. The amendment granting free mail service to American service members abroad stayed in. Senate Lafollette proposed war profits levies from 76 to 48 percent on war profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Senator Lafollette
Wisconsin
Three Chinese Generals Offer 50,000 Troops for War
Three generals commanding 50,000 troops offered their forces to allies against Germany. The pledge came as Beijing declared war on Germany and the Peking government signaled general support for the wartime effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
China
Germany
Mrs Mary Cookingham 73 Dies in Kendallville
Mrs Mary Cookingham died at her home in Kendallville from complications. Born in Noble county in 1848 she moved there with her parents the Whitfords at age four. She married Chester Cookingham in 1883 and he died about eight years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cookingham
Kendallville
Study Whitford
Noble County
Chester Cookingham
Burglars Hit Atwood Post Office in Kosciusko County
Burglars robbed the Atwood post office securing 40 dollars in silver. They ignored 85 dollars in currency and stamps and left 125 pennies. Entry was gained by prying open a rear window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood, Kosciusko County
Loomis Couple Vacate Chamberlain Residence Move to Lincoln Avenue
Mr and Mrs A C Loomis leave the south section of the former Chamberlain residence at 617 South Fifth Street and will reside at 313 East Lincoln Avenue in a property owned by Mrs F P Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Loomis
Chamberlain
South
Fifth Street
F. P. Abbott
East
Lincoln Avenue
Cars Derailed by NY Crew Move to Millersburg
A wrecking crew from Elkhart was summoned to Millersburg to clear two derailed freight cars. The incident disrupted rail traffic today as crews worked to rerail and remove the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Ford sold to Standard Oil Co Goshen in fourth car
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to the Standard Oil Company of Goshen, marking the dealer’s fourth car for the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Ford
Standard Oil Co
Goshen
State conscription officer lays down board directives
Indianapolis August 28 Special Jesse Eschbach state conscription officer demands that local draft boards decide each dependency case on the facts. The married status or multiple children do not guarantee exemption. exemption rests on the ability of dependents to be supported. The rules, approved by President Wilson, require a case by case decision on dependency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jesse Eschbach
Mr. Eschbach
Wilson
Eleven Sons In Army From Kanab Man
Thomas Chamberlain of Kanab Utah who served time for polygamy has 18 sons, 11 of whom are in the army service. One volunteered and 10 others were summoned before district draft boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Thomas Chamberlain
Kanab
Indiana field hospital corps arrives in Hattiesburg
The Indiana field hospital corps and Indiana ambulance company No 1 reached Hattiesburg late Monday in a special dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattiesburg
Miss
Indiana Field Hospital Corps
Indiana Ambulance Company No. 1
Gov Goodrich Suffering Typhoid Fevers In Mild Form
Indianapolis Aug 28 Special The condition of Gov Goodrich who is suffering with typhoid fever in mild form is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gov. Goodrich
Mayor Smith Leads Elkhart Boy Scout Enrollment Push
Mayor Smith of Elkhart, chairman of the Boys Working Reserve Organization of Elkhart county, expects final enrollment returns in a few days. Registration has fallen below expectations countywide, but enrollment continues and many boys not yet on record are anticipated to join soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayor Smith
Elkhart
Working Reserve Organization
Elkhart County
Goshen Men Return After Jail Escape Charges Dropped
Lloyd Sayles and Charles Pierson, Goshen youths, had been hiding for months after escaping Noble county jail at Albion with another prisoner while awaiting trial on larceny charges. They returned to Goshen last evening as the charges were dropped through the efforts of W. M. Powers of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Sayles
Charles Pierson
Goshen
Noble County
Albion
Jawbery
W. M. Powers
Former Allen County Commissioner Jerome Floyd Dies in Fort Wayne
Jerome D. Floyd aged 73 died of apoplexy in a lane near his Fort Wayne home while driving cattle to pasture. He was a former member of the Allen County Board of Commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome D. Floyd
Allen County Board of Commissioners
Fort Wayne
Goshen Mfg. Co. Salesmen Hold Annual Meeting Today
The annual meeting of salesmen employed by the Goshen Mfg. Co. was held today at the plant on East Dong Tae street. The travelers will start covering their routes next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Mfg. Co
East Dong- Tae Street
Mrs. Sarah J. Trimmer Dies at 70 in Elkhart County
Mrs. Sarah J. Trimmer, 70, widow of Reuben Trimmer, longtime Elkhart County resident, died at 8:45 last night at her daughter Mrs. Frank Wert's home, after two weeks’ illness. She leaves six sons, three daughters, and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services Thursday at the friends meeting and West Side church, with burial in West Side cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Trimmer
Reuben Trimmer
Elkhart County
Frank Wert
River Avenue
Trimmer
David and
Elizabeth Evans
York County
Pennsylvania
Wiliam H
Jesse
Traverse City
Mich
John B
Hume Ill
Charles
Madison
Wis
Reuben
Chicago
Joseph
Goshen
Wert
Arthur Woods
John Rensberger
Large attendance marks Elkhart teachers institute week
The Elkhart county teachers institute opened yesterday in the high school auditorium and runs through Friday. Speakers include Prof. John Brunk Goshen College and Rev. A Vannuys First Presbyterian. Arthur Shelper urges teachers to assist in wartime efforts with pupils. Charlotte Hitch demonstrates domestic science methods. Florence McNeal Cleveland, taken ill last night, was treated and later appeared at the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Teachers’ Institute
John Brunk
Goshen College
Br. A. Vannuys
First Presbyterian Church
Arthur Shelper
Germany
Charlotte Hitch
Elkhart City
Powell seeks divorce and child custody in Elkhart
Anna Powell files for divorce from Roy Powell in Elkhart claiming cruelty and failure to support. She seeks custody of two children and alleges harsh treatment and nonpayment. Court records show related legal actions and local proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Powell
Elkhart
Roy Powell
South Bend Druggist Accused of Whiskey Sales
Joseph Klaer a South Bend druggist is under arrest charged with selling liquor to soldiers. Detectives watched the Klaer store and by searching patrons found one man with half a pint of whiskey. Klaer is held without bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Joseph Klaer
Klaer
Robbery at Otis Walters Farm Near Sturgis
The Walters home near Sturgis Michigan was robbed while the family was away. Thieves took 17 dollars in currency six rings and other valuables. No clue to suspects was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Walters
Sturgis
Mich
Walters
Home Guard Organized in Elkhart
A home guard militia company was organized in Elkhart with about 50 members enrolled. Iva H. Church, an Elkhart lawyer, is captain and meetings will be held at Co. E armory every Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Guard
Elkhart
Iva H. Church
Co. E Armory
Elkhart District Board Aims For 185 Quota
The Elkhart draft exemption board expects to reach a quota of 185 men from the first 663 registrants examined as part of a local call for military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart District Army Draft Exemption Board
State conscription agent Jesse Eschbach faced at home in Warsaw
Jesse Eschbach the state conscription agent was at his home in Warsaw when he was threatened with a nervous breakdown. The incident highlights the tense atmosphere surrounding conscription duties and personal security in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Eschbach
Warsaw
Two Men Carrying Payroll Shot Dead in Chicago Iron Works
Two men transporting a payroll of 8100 dollars were killed at a Chicago iron works. Investigators probe the motive and suspect possible robbery. Local authorities say the事件 occurred in the plant's payroll office area during the morning shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Desperate payroll robbery ends in double murder in Chicago
Louis Osenberg and Barton Allen were shot in front of Winslow Bros Iron Works as five bandits stole $8,100 payroll money and escaped in an automobile. More than twenty shots were fired. a crowd witnessed the holdup and both men died. Police had no direct clue late the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louis Osenberz
Barton Allen
Winslow Bros. Iron Works
Osenberg
Barton
Argument Between Workers Over Race Sparks Injury
Dave Jones and James Mason, Black workers for Amandus Smith on the Goshen Elkhart road near the southeast Elkhart city limit, argued last night at Indiana Avenue and South Main Street. Jones is hospitalized with two scalp cuts a forehead gash and three back wounds. Doctors call his condition serious but not necessarily dangerous. Mason hurried from Elkhart without shoes or wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Jones
James
Red Neck
Mason
Elckhart
Diamonds and watch stolen from Mishawaka jewelry display
A theft at W. H. Parmenter jewelry store in Mishawaka saw diamonds and a gold watch valued at over $600 taken after midnight when the display window was smashed. The break-in was found at 5:40 a.m. by Ehner Hawkins who notified police. No burglary insurance covering the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
W. H. Parmenter
Ehner Hawkins
Drunk Motorcycle Rider Fined in Mishawaka Case
Wilbert Robbing of South Bend was fined $10 and costs after police arrested him in Mishawaka for riding a motorcycle while drunk. Judge Feig ordered $40 and costs and warned him to stay off his machine while intoxicated as authorities continue anti drunken driving actions in South Bend and Mishawaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer’s
Wilbert Robbing
South Bend
Mishawaka
Judge Feig
Church Lecture on Psalmody by Rev W J McKnight
The Church of the Brethren hosts a free lecture by Rev W J McKnight of Boston on Psalmody and music in temple and synagogue starting at 7 30 tonight. Additional free lectures will follow on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. J W Kitson, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
W. J. McKnight
Boston
J. W. Kitson
Trains 11 and 56 to be annulled on Labor Day
Due to low passenger numbers the Goshen and Michigan Branch trains No 11 from Goshen at 4 p.m. and No 56 arriving Goshen at 12 20 p.m. will be annulled Monday September 3rd Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Michigan
Long Continued Rain Favors Farmers With Moisture Abundance
Rain began after 9 last night and persisted until noon today with few interruptions. Farmers report ample soil moisture from steady precipitation.
Ordered Out of Town Arrests in Elkhart
John Davis and Joseph Kelly, two vagrants, were arrested near the Crow-Elk Hart Motor plant in Elkhart. Authorities ordered them removed from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Joseph Kelly
Crow-Elkhart
Elkhart
Baron De Orgler Barred From Army Recruiting Campaigns
Major Thomas F. Ryan of Fort Wayne refused the tendered services of Baron De Orgler for U S army recruiting in this section after the baron launched a publicity tour in Goshen Elkhart and South Bend. He claimed Austrian origins and wartime service but authorities found no verifiable wounds or credentials. The baron toured locales with endorsements from Adjt Gen Harry B. Smith of Indianapolis while offering a lecture at a motion picture house and taking a share of receipts. He departed Elkhart after the army declined his assistance and no clear motive for his U S recruiting work was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Ryan
United States Army
Fort Wayne
Baron de Orgler
Goshen
Alderman Hotel
Elkhart
Willys- Knight
Co. E. of
Third Reg. I, N. G
Island Park
Ryan
South Bend
Adjt
Harry B. Smith
Indianapolis
Austria
United States
Tomorrow Show Day in Goshen Wild West Circus Parade
Tomorrow Goshen hosts a Jess Willard Buffalo Bill Wild West circus engagement with a parade leaving show grounds at 10 30. Cowboys galore and a border fight between Jess Willard and Wyoming outlaws headline two performances with U S artillery and a sparring exhibition by Willard and Walter Monahan. Reserved seats on sale at Hawks drug store and on grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Willard
Goshen
Kalamazoo
Tex” McLoud
Tommy Kernan
Chester Byers
Hank Darnell
Wyoming
U. S
Walter Monahan
Hawks’ Drug Store
Harper & Burris
Petition Urges Signage on County Highways in St Joseph
A petition presented to the St Joseph board of commissioners requests inexpensive substantial highway signs to aid vehicle traffic. It bears 150 signatures from residents and taxpayers urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Two Men Arrested in Elkhart Gambling Case
Tom McCauley and Alonzo Boyd were arrested in Elkhart on gambling charges. Several other guests fled the St. Joseph Street residence just before officers arrived, according to reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom McCauley
Alonzo Boyd
Elkhart
St. Joseph Street
Milk Strike Ends as Farmers Win 25 Cents per Gallon
South Bend dairy strike ends at 6 20 P M with farmers securing 25 cents a gallon from retailers who had increased prices to 11 cents per quart. Public absorbs the higher cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Conservation Plan Meeting Scheduled in South Bend
A conservation plan call is issued for a meeting in South Bend on Wednesday September 5 to discuss habitat protection and local stewardship. Citizens and stakeholders are invited to participate and hear updates on project milestones and funding.
Elkhart County Represented At Defense Gathering
State Council of Defense urges merchan ts from Lake Porter Laporte Starke Pulaski Fulton Marshall Elkhart Kosciusko and St Joseph to meet in South Bend on September 5 to plan county level actions to conserve men and capital in retail amid national defense efforts. Leaders will choose three merchants from each county to attend. The council notes eliminating waste from C O D deliveries reduces costs during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake, Porter
Laporte
Starke
Pulaski
Fulton
Marshall
Elkhart
Kosciusko
St. Joseph
South Bend
State Council of Defense
Military News Notes on Local Enlistees and Reassignments
Lieut Hugh Barnhart of Rochester reports to Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming for field artillery duty after commissioning at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Lloyd Brown in Chicago enlists in the Illinois infantry. Forest Eby of Goshen receives navy orders for Indianapolis duty. A 282 soldiers 37 officers special train from Fort Benjamin Harrison moves to Battle Creek en route to camps with Goshen officers Winter Frankenstein Beck Spohn. Dr G P Morrison of Sturgis is commissioned first lieutenant in the medical reserve corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Barnhart
U. 8S. Ry
Rochester
Congressman Barnhart
Fort D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Officers’ Training School
Fort Benjamin Harrison
W. W. Brown
Goshen
Lloyd Brown
Illinois Infantry
Chicago
Mr. Brown
Edison Co
Forest Eby
E. E. Eby
Indianapolis
Eby
Navy
Battle Creek
Mich
Niles
Michigan Central Railroad
G. P. Morrison
Sturgis
Medical Reserve Corps
Tri Kappas Host Luncheon for Honor of Two Brides
The Tri Kappas entertained today at luncheon at the Alderman in honor of Misses Helen Kolb and Joyce Kinney upcoming brides. The Ladies Aid of St Marks church schedules all day sewing in the church basement Wednesday August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri Kappas
Alderman
Helen Kolb
Joyce Kinney
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Marks Church
Capt. Chamberlain Re-elected at G A R Convention
Capt. Orville T. Chamberlain and his daughter Mrs. L M Simpson returned to Elkhart from Boston after attending the national convention of the G A R and Medal of Honor Legion of America. Chamberlain, who led the legion the past year, was re-elected and received a watch charm inscribed for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville T. Chamberlain
L. M. Simpson
Elkhart
Boston
Medal of Honor Legion of America
Capt. Chamberlain
Legion
Axle Breaks as Car Skids on Lincoln Highway West of Goshen
An Overland touring car driven by Michigan parties broke its axle this afternoon after skidding on the Lincoln highway west of Goshen. The incident disrupted traffic but no injuries are reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Lincoln Highway
Goshen
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Messen
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Winslow Bros
W. H. Parmenter Jewelry Store
Labor Day
Mil
Military News
Cecil Winter
Jack P. Frankenstein
Robert G. Beck
Dan M. Spohn
Camp Taylor
Louisville, Ky
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