Steel Strike Looms as Wilson Expected to Weigh In
Washington dispatch reports President Wilson may intervene to halt a general strike in the steel dispute between United States Steel and Gary workers. The Steel Workers committee alleges the company is pressuring a showdown before presidential review and warns strikes will not begin until a set date.
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Washington
Wilson
United States Steel Corporation
Teel Corporation
Unuieu
Gary
Dnd
Madonna and Child Stolen From Gallery in 15th Century Masterpiece
The 15th century painting Madonna and Child by Francia is reported stolen from a gallery. Authorities suspect unidentified visitors and a staffer may be involved as the piece, once framed, vanished amid a staged theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia
Twenty seven aviators finish in Toronto aerial derby
Twenty seven aviators completed the Toronto New York aerial derby with Nine more expected to finish today. Seventeen planes were entered and started the race with several damaged or unable to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ontario
N. Y
New York
Pittye Severn
Magazine Solicitor Commits Serious Offense
A magazine solicitor named Chis Kenning allegedly solicited at Mrs. Gunther's home on South Maine. He retrieved a letter addressed to Sears Roebuck and Co containing a money order, attempted to cash it, then placed the letter back in the mailbox. Marshall Rizney pursued and apprehended him, but Mrs. Gallither declined to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chis Kenning
Gunther
South Maine
Osfeeer
Sears Roebuck and Con
Marshall Rizney
Pearson street carnival moves to Nappanee park
The Pearson street carnival, shown at City park weeks ago, now plays at the Nappanee base ball park under the Nappanee base ball club. For sale General purpose horse coming nine years old weight 1200 sold by Ed Workman 109 Cross St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Park
Nappanee Base Ball Park
Ed Workman
Cross St
Governors Converge in Washington to Cut Living Costs
Seven state governors arrived in Washington to propose state cooperation with the federal government in reducing the cost of living. They met Attorney General Palmer to discuss actions against profiteers and hoarders, then planned talks with President Wilson at the White House.
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Washington
National Conference of Governors
Palmer
Wilson
Heavy bombardment near Kronstadt targets naval base
A Helsingfors report says a two hour heavy bombardment near Kronstadt, the Russian Bolshevik naval base near Petrograd, was heard in Vibore Finland. British air and naval forces are believed engaged in the operation.
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London
Vibore
Finland
Kronstadt
Beoshevik
Petroerud
Helsingfors
Street Cars Tie Up In Peoria Strike Action
Partial tie up of street car service through Peoria begins as insurgent labor leaders call a three day general strike starting at 5 a.m. today. The article notes the opening of the stoppage and its impact on city transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Til
Sommerfield Freed From Internment at Fort Oglethorpe
Felix A. Sommerfield a former officer in the German army and a leader in Mexican revolutions has been released from internment at Fort Oglethorpe.
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Felix A. Sommerfield
Ft. Oglethorpe
Washington, Ang
wie-Felix A. Sommerfield
Germnag Army
Fort Oglethorp
Bolsheviki Capture Two Towns, According To Soviet Reports
Aug. 2 report from the Russian Soviet government claims Bolsheviki capture Kupiansk and Pylesk towns. This dispatch notes the two gains as part of ongoing operations in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolsheviki
Associated Press
Landon
Kupiansk
Pylesk
Opportunities For Returned Ex Service Men Reported
Several hundred job openings for returned soldiers sailors and marines are listed by special representatives under the Indiana state free employment commission with local bureaus and the U S employment service. Tin V White announces the effort and notes broad employer willingness to favor discharged service men, while unemployment mainly affects professional and technical workers whose fields were disrupted by wartime conditions.
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Marine Corps
State Free Employment Commission
United States Employment Service
Tin V. White
Indiana
Lake County
South Bend
Port Wayne
Terre Haute
Evansville
Indianapolis
Militia Ordered Out of Hammond After Strike Shutdown
Hammond details show Governor Goodrich withdrawing 11 guard companies from Standard Steel Car and Malleable Castings after strikebreakers left. Unionists seek eight hours, union recognition, and 50 cents extra. workers previously earned 42 cents. No disturbances since troops arrived August 21.
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Hammond
Ind
Standard Steel Car Co
Eployes Lee
James P. Goodrich
Daniel Brown
Lewis Barnes
Lake County
Brown
Barnes
Adjt
Harry 5. Smith
Governor mobilizes troops over Richmond plant riot
Gov James P Goodrich ordered Captain Maulsby to hold Indiana militia in readiness after Mayor Zimmerman requested aid to quell rioting at Richmond Maileabie Castings. Prosecutor Freeman says unrest stems from strike breakers. windows were broken and shots fired Thursday night. Government reports indicate strike breakers may leave if permitted, as authorities seek to end the disturbances.
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Indianapolis
James BP. Goodrich
Zimmerman
Richmond
Ind
Richmond Maileabie Castings Company
Maulsby
Richmon
Goodrich
Zinmerman Sueh
Music Galore at The County Fair
Rogers' Goshen band will perform daily at the county fair with afternoon stand concerts. Mrs. Kelly of New Phila. Ohio will sing daily hits. General admission is 34 adults and 1 cent for children, with special 10 cent admission for children under 1 on Tuesday if they've attended school. A Children's program and contests are planned with various prizes.
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Rogers
Goshen
Kelly
New Phila
Florence Wollam
Wile
Childrens Dias
Belove
Funeral services for Charles Wogoman of Syracuse
Funeral services for Charles Wogoman of Syracuse were held this afternoon at Syracuse. He died after an operation at General Hospital in Elkhart where he was taken for care.
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Charles Wogoman
Syracuse
Wogoman
General Hospital
Elkhart
Epworth Patient In Urgent Condition After Wool Alcohol Ingestion
Stailes Potts of Epworth Hospital in South Bend remains in dying condition after consuming wool alcohol. Authorities investigate the incident and advise caution with household solvents.
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Stailes Potts
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Robbery Stuns Olympia Candy Kitchen Owner in Cleveland Visit
William Emanuel of Huntington owner of the Olympia candy kitchen was robbed of 50 pounds in cash and a 500 pound London bank draft during a pleasure trip to Cleveland. Police investigate the nonfatal incident.
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William Emanuel
Olympia
Huntington
London
Cleveland
Wabash Becomes Fourth Class City As Mayor Outlines Plans
Wabash transitions to a fourth class city with Mayor Smith presenting annual priorities. The plan focuses on development, infrastructure, and public services for the upcoming year.
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Wabash
Smith
Ford Turns Turtle Near New Paris
Frank Roscoe of New Paris narrowly escaped death when his Ford truck overturned just south of New Paris on the paved road early last evening. The vehicle rolled to a stop on its side with Roscoe uninjured beyond shaken nerves.
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Ford
Frank Roscoe
New Paris
Wilson Set to Speak in Indianapolis Next Thursday
President Wilson will deliver a speech in Indianapolis next Thursday as arrangements for his extensive travel plans are finalized. The visit centers on discussing national issues amid ongoing preparations for a long presidential trip.
Illinois Congressman Objects To President's Tour Resolution
Representative Rodenberg introduces a resolution urging Congress to delay the president's nationwide tour until the country clarifies its industrial problems and the high cost of living. President Wilson to visit 30 cities in support of the peace treaty and will be away from Washington through September 30 with first addresses in Columbus and Indianapolis.
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Washington
Wilson
Columbus
Ohio
White House
Indianapolis
Rodenberg
Ihavis
Congress
Newspapers urged not to print Ludendorff story
Senator Chamberlain of Oregon urged American newspapers to decline printing Gen. Ludendorff's war story. He cited newspaper plans to publish and urged self restraint without congressional action. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts voiced agreement.
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Ludendorff
Washington
Senator Chamberlain
Oregon
Senate
Congress
Germany
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Pershing to be examined in war expenditures inquiry
Paris August 29 Gen Pershing will be examined tomorrow by the war expenditures investigation committee of congress. He is expected to discuss surplus stocks and questions about attacks on Germans by American troops the day after the armistice and other military operation features.
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Paris
Gen. Pershing
War Expenditures Investigation
Congress
Goshen Soldiers Reunion Hailed by Wakarusa Visitors
Large crowds in Wakarusa yesterday welcomed soldiers returning from the war and residents pledged a big delegation to Goshen for tomorrow s reunion. Band concerts drew long nights as the town hosted events while the Nappanee Leesburg baseball game went to the former team.
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Goshen
Wakarusa
Syracuse Table Factory Site Expands With New Lots
The Syracuse Table company has erected the framework for its factory and added three new lots to the site, signaling expansion plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Syracuse Table Company
Chicago Examiner Staffer Visits City Guests
Roscoe Cornell of the Chicago Examiner spends a few days in the city as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Max Mahn. He travels with Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thayer, the latter once Miss Zella Myers, who continued to Detroit after the visit.
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Roscoe Cornell
Chicago Examiner
City
Max Mahn
R. H. Thayer
Zella Myers
Detroit
Virgil White Injured At Aye Factory Accident
Virgil White lost three fingers Thursday at the Aye factory plant in an industrial accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil White
Aye Factory
To Ask Death Penalty For Slayers of Laporte Groceryman
The Laporte case centers on Walter C. Baker who confessed to firing three shots in the murder of a groceryman. Bartok is named as the accomplice who fired the first and last shots. Baker says the trio planned the attack to force resistance. State Atty. Kunkel vows death for all three and a speedy trial. A $10,000 reward is allocated for the capture, with the recipient unnamed.
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Baker
Kartak
Wemal
Toledo
Tu Oough
Smith
Ife
Atty. Kunkel
Clemency Applications Filed for 21 Cases Ahead of Board Meet
The Indiana State Board of Pardons will hear 21 clemency requests at its Sept 22 to 26 session in Indianapolis. Seven cases will be reopened. Notable names include Bertha Long of Elkhart County convicted Feb 5 1915 for grand larceny and parole violation and Lewis Fuller of Elkhart County sentenced in Jan 1907 for murder.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Pardons
Bertha Long
Elkhart County
Lewis Fuller
Fesstel
Epee
Nappanee Mail Carrier Gardens Mint on Rural Route
Harold Brown, a Nappanee postal carrier on rural route No. 1, grows mint on his 40 acre farm three and a half miles from town. He planted 21 acres, with five new acres last spring, yielding 80 pounds per new acre and 50 pounds per old acre, totaling about 1000 pounds from all plantings and an expected income around 3000 pounds this year.
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Harold Brown
Nappanee
Mr. Brown
Evansville Chosen as 1920 State Federation Meeting Site
Evansville was unanimously selected as the meeting place for the 1920 convention of the Indiana State Federation of Labor by delegates in session in Indianapolis.
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Evansville
Indianapolis
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Trainmen urge caution at Lateral crossing
N. C. trainmen call for greater care by autoists at the Lateral railway crossing after numerous close calls during train switching. They warn a fatality is likely if safer behavior is not adopted.
Milford area 68 acre farm sold for 85000
The Irsene Rodibaugh farm of 68 acres near Milford was sold to James Long for 85000. Once the property covered nearly a half section, the sale marks a reduced holding in the locality.
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Irsene Rodibaugh
Milford
James Long
Death of Mrs. Fay Police Matron Remembered
Mrs Mildred Fay former Elkhart police matron dies in Detroit where she held a similar post. She served several years in Elkhart guiding police welfare and affairs.
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Mildred Fay
Elkhart
Detroit
Pardon Board to Review Elk Hart County Cases
The Elkhart County cases of Louis Fuller and Bertha Long are set for the state board of pardons. Fuller, imprisoned twelve years ago for murdering his wife, seeks relief despite denials from Vice President Thomas I Marshall. Long, jailed for grand larceny, is supported by friends arguing she was drug influenced.
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Elkhart County
Louis Fuller
Bertha Long
Treshen
State Board of Pardons
Pariouf
Fuller
Thomas I. Marshall
Marshal
Marshall
Jonze
Goshen
Divorce Suit Filed by Burris for Samuel Fox Against Mary Fox
J. L. Burris, for Samuel Fox, has filed a divorce suit against Mary Fox on statutory grounds naming Andrew Gorky in the complaint. June 10, 1918 is named as a specific date. The couple married Oct 1909 and separated March 25, 1919. They have four children Cora 9 Hazel 6 Pearl 5 and William 4. The plaintiff alleges good homes have been procured for the children.
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J. L. Burris
Samuel Fox
Mary Fox
Andrew Gorky
Cora
Hazel
Pearl
William
Diamond Dick in Near-Fatal Laporte County Fair Accident
The Laporte Herald reports a non serious afternoon speedway mishap during the 2:30 pace heat. A. D. Price fell when Diamond D’s sulky collided with another cart and was dragged by a runaway horse until Jack Winning rang a warning bell to halt the animal. Price escaping unharmed aside from minor injuries was advised to contemplate withdrawal.
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Ab Price
Laporte
Laporte Herald
Diamond
A. D. Price
Price
Jack
Kiddf
Allen Sereh Elizabeth Allen Mortuary Notice
Sereh Elizabeth Allen wife of James Adten died at her Dunlaps home after a coma of 70 hours. She had two months of complications and is survived by her husband and sister Mrs Ellis Dubarry of Battle Creek Michigan. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at home Rev M Stutsman officiating Burial Oak Ridge.
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Allen —Sereh Elizabeth
James Adten
Dunlaps
Ellis Dubarry
Battle Creek
Mich
Rev. M. Stutsman
Oak Ridge
Local baseball doubleheader set for Goshen weekend
Northern Indiana championship games head to Goshen for Sunday and Monday. The Indestructos of Mishawaka meet here Sunday, followed by Studebaker’s of South Bend Monday. Local fans show strong interest in both games.
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Indiana
Goshen
Indestructos
Mishawaka
Studebaker’s
South Bend
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Orlan Yoder near Middlebury
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Yoder who reside near Middlebury. The announcement notes the family welcome and location.
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Orlan Yoder
Middlebury
Rail tie up in Los Angeles remains unresolved
Trade unions continue the work stoppage in Los Angeles as rail companies prepare to reassign workers to existing positions. Management signals readiness to offer placements to striking staff while negotiations proceed.
Brotherhood leaders urge return of strikers in California
In Los Angeles the railroads offered to restore former posts as brotherhood heads sought to persuade workers to resume duties. San Francisco and other cities saw workers return to their posts, while nationwide tie ups persisted.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cal
Labor leader urges six month wage pause to curb living costs
James L. Holland, president of the State Federation of Labor, urged Governor Smith to hold wage demands in abeyance for six months. He proposed a united effort by national and state groups with organized labor to reduce the cost of living. If prices do not fall, he predicts a push for higher wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Syracuse
N. Y
James L. Holland
State Federation of Labor
Gov. Smith
Foodstuffs Prices Decline in Chicago Market
Chicago witnesses a broad drop in foodstuffs with live hogs at $14.50 per hundred pounds as buyers thin out. All grades down about three and a half cents per pound since the slump began, while cattle trade opens around $16 per hundred, about $1.50 below last week's close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rate Hearings Set for Indiana Tax Commissioners
Notices to auditors announce hearings by the board of state tax commissioners on county rate applications. Hearings occur in the state house Room 33 in Indianapolis with Elkhart County scheduled for Wednesday September 24. Howard of Lansing ends 52 years with New York Central after final Lansing-Hillsdale line run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of State Tax Commissioners
State House
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
H. S. Howard
Lansing, Mich
New York Central
Lansing-Hillsdale
Lambright Buys Goshen Area Farm From Roose
Jacob Lambright of Goshen has purchased the fine grain and dairy farm of Eli Roose, located just east of Nappanee. Possession date has not yet been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Lambright
Goshen
Eli Roose
Nappanee
Mr. Lambright
Milford Store Sold to J C Gohn of Middlebury
Walter Hygema sold his Milford store to J C Gohn of Middlebury who has taken possession. William Tushon managed the store for Mr Hygema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hygema
Milford
J. C. Gohn
Middlebury
William Tushon
Mr. Hygema
Former Teacher Catherine Winegardner Dies in Columbia City
Catherine Winegardner 71 widow of Frank Winegardner and longtime local schoolteacher dies at her Columbia City home. The obituary notes her dedication to students and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Winegardner
Frank Winegardner
Columbia City
Indiana Ex-Governor Hanly To Speak At Milford
J Frank Hanly former Indiana governor will speak at Milford on Friday September 12 at 2 o clock. He is to address local audiences and discuss public affairs in a scheduled event at Milford venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
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Wogoman Funeral
Parly Democrat
Slayers of
Rodibaugh Farm
Pardon Board
Fox
Diamond Dick
Mortuary Record
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