Congress Move Aims to Avert Railroad Strike
President Wilson presses Congress to speed a bill to halt the threatened nationwide railroad strike set for Monday at 7 am. He appeals to four railroad brotherhood leaders to postpone action while Senate and House committee hearings continue with heads of railroads.
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Congress
Brotherhoods
Capitol
House
Senate
White House
Four Brotherhoods
Wilson
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Washington
President's legislative program hearings begin before Senate committee
The inquiry into the president's legislative program started before the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Witnesses outlined key policy proposals and potential impacts on transportation, commerce, and regulatory reform, signaling the administration's push to enact major reforms this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Troop Trains Return From Border Reach Delay
Montpelier Vermont August 31. National Guardsmen who left Burlington yesterday for Fort Bliss Texas have returned to Camp Gates after railway firms could not assure trains would reach the Mexican border before the nationwide railway workers strike begins next Monday morning at Trelock.
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Associated Press
Montpelier
Vermont National
No request for troops issued after Lima jail riot
Columbus August 31 no request has been made to the adjutant general for troops to Lima to aid sheriff's officers after a mob stormed the jail and attempted to seize a negro prisoner charged with assaulting a white man. The sheriff is under a doctor's care and the prisoner's whereabouts are being kept secret.
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Columbus
Adjutant General’s Office
Lima
Silver Wedding Anniversary of Hon and Mrs Deahl
Hon and Mrs Benjamin F Deahl celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at 395 North Main street with about 75 guests. Deahl, once Goshen mayor, a lawyer with his brother Anthony, leads Western Rubber Co and ENL Fur Co. Out-of-town guests included families from Millersburg Nappanee Milford and South Bend.
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Benjamin F. Deahl
North Main Street
Deahl
Millersburg
Deaht
Anthony
Western Rubber Co
ENL Fur. Co
Goshen
Opportunity for Elkhart boys at Purdue stock judging contest
A grand opportunity to win a Purdue scholarship is offered to every Elkhart County boy aged 15 to 20 who has not attended an agricultural college. The five stock judging classes include beef cattle dairy cattle horses sheep and hogs. Preliminary work and practice scoring will be at the fairgrounds at 9 am and 2 pm the day before the contest. The contest begins at 9 am Thursday September 10.
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Purdue
Elkhart County
Purdue University
G A R to Elect Commander at National Encampment
In Kansas City on August 1 the 50th annual national encampment of the G A R opens day with sessions to elect a commander in chief and receive reports from officers.
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Kansas City
Working Likely Shot Fired by Neterer in Dispute
Statements from Mr and Mrs Benjamin F P Working of Concord township say the shot that struck Mr Working in the abdomen during a cow dispute was fired by Mr Clyde Neterer not by his wife. Mrs Neterer allegedly retrieved the revolver on her husband's order and fired at the Working child before handing the gun to him for the fatal shot, amid bitter tensions between the families. Mr and Mrs Neterer, charged with assault with intent to kill, were released on bond for a circuit court appearance October 1 after bond was signed by Francis Stutsman and Abraham Welty. Mr Working's condition remains favorable, with recovery expected barring complications.
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Working
Neterer
Benjamin FP
Concord Township
Clyde Neterer
Bef! Working
Francis Stutsman
Abraham Welty
FF. I. Ash
Zeigler Injured In Wawasee Car Crash Near Goshen
Fred C Zeigler a Tulsa oil operator was seriously injured when his eight cylinder Cadillac collided with a Baltimore and Ohio freight engine at Jones crossing Lake Wawasee. He suffers a fractured collar bone three broken ribs a pierced lung and internal injuries. Chicago specialists and relatives planned to arrive for consultation while his sister in law and daughter escaped injury.
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Fred LD. Zeigler
Tulsa
Oklo
Goshen
Montpelie
Oklahoma
Baltimore & Ohio
Jones Crossing
Lake Wawasee
Zeigler
Goshen Hospital
Roy Zeigler
Anderson
Elmer Stinson
Montpelier
Ind
Big Four
Henry C. Zeigler
Dorothy
Mountpeter
Wawasee
L. B. Slaughter
South Bend
Stinson
Hoy
Syracuse
Rothenberger
Ash
Chicago
Goshen Rubber Co
Rock Run Mills
Oklahoma Oil Fields
Teamsters Strike Over Wages at Nor. Con. Co Elkhart
About 16 teamsters employed by the Northern Construction Company in Elkhart struck for higher pay. They were paid 65 cents per load and about 4.50 daily, seeking 5 dollars per day. The manager said the strike affects Indiana avenue pavement work only temporarily and that 7 loads daily can be hauled, deeming the offer of 65 cents per load reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor. Con Co
Elkhart
George Berkey
Nov. Con. Co
Indiana Avenue
Car Crash In Brooklyn Michigan No Injuries Reported
A Ford carrying Mr and Mrs A J Hayes of Brooklyn Michigan collided with the Mercer machine driven by Dr I W Short of Letkhart Michigan on Main street near Lexington Avenue. No injuries were reported and the Ford sustained damage. Removal of a temporary bridge over a trench in the street was the Cuise.
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A. J. Hayes
Brooklyn
Mich
Mercer
Dr. IW. Short
Letkhart
Mikhart
Main Street
Lexington Avenue
South Bend Tragedy Claims Life Of Three Year Old
Police continue search for the driver of the automobile that struck and killed three year old Stelle Eichstedt in South Bend. The child died within two hours after the accident on Tuesday afternoon.
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Stelle Eichstedt
South Bend
Bowmen Receives Farewell Gift From Hardson Co
Hardson Co. and its employees presented a portable stand electric lamp to retiree Clyde C. Bowman as he leaves the firm on September 1 to start new business ventures. All present wished him success in his future pursuits.
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Hardson Co
Clyde C. Bowman
To Be Married Tonight In Milburnery
Miss Ethel Cripe daughter of Mr and Mrs William T Cripe of northwest of Goshen will wed Sir Charles FE Sunthimer of Middlebury at their home in Millbury this evening The bride studied at No Manchester college and the groom attends Goshen college He will teach agriculture in Middlebury schools His father lives there
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Ethel Cripe
William T. Cripe
Goshen
Charles FE. Sunthimer
Middlebury
Millebury
No. Manchester College
Goshen College
Sunthimer
Excursion season ends as Big Four cuts two Sunday trips
The Big Four discontinued the St. Joseph and Indianapolis Sunday excursions marking the close of the season. Business during the period was only fair despite ideal weather.
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Big Four
St. Joseph
Indianapolis
County officials to meet on precinct boundary in Locke township
County Auditor Bemenderfer and D J Troyer chairman of the progressive county central committee will meet tomorrow to check the boundaries for the third voting precinct to be established in Locke township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemenderfer
D. J. Troyer
Progressive County Central Committee
Locke Township
State Christian Endeavor Convention at Muncie
The state Christian Endeavor convention held in Muncie from August 24 to 27 was the largest and most successful ever conducted in the state.
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Christian Endeavor
Muncie
Union Mills to Dedicate New Schoolhouse with Orator Dausman
Hon F E A Dausman of Goshen will be the orator at the dedication tomorrow evening for Union Mills new and very complete school house in Laporte county. The event marks a notable community milestone as the town celebrates its refurbished educational facility.
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Union Mills
FE. A. Dausman of
Goshen
Laporte County
No More Bread Price Cuts End at Local Shops
Local merchants stop selling bread at special rates due to the high cost of flour. Retailers discontinue the three ten cent loaves or six five cent loaves for a quarter promotions.
Fire department responds at Downing residence
The fire department was called last night to the Downing residence at 309 S 11th Street. Little damage resulted.
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Downing
No. 309 S, 11Th Street
Not Infantile Paralysis Death of Child Found
The child of E. Fairchild near Etna Green Kosciusko county did not die of infantile paralysis. Spinal meningitis was the cause of death.
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E. Fairchild
Etna Green
Kosciusko
Farm Name Recorded
Fred A. Yoder recorded his Clinton township farm with Recorder J. N. Swart as Maple Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Yoder
Clinton ‘Township
J. N.swart
Maple
Arrest of forgery suspect at South Bend linked to Glenwood
Ralph Baxter known as Frank Go heen and Otis M. Harrold is arrested in South Bend on forgery charges. He lists Glenwood, Michigan, as his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Baxter
Frank Goheen
Otis M. Harrold
South Bend
Glenwood, Mich
Notice H S Girls Sewing for Fair at High School
All girls of the High school and grade having sewing for the Fair bring the same to the High school building room 1 Saturday.
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H. S. Girls
Brakeman Fatally Injured in Ohio City Car Fall
Ralph Bettinger 30 a brakeman on the Erie railroad sustained fatal injuries after falling between two cars at Ohio City near Warn Wert Three ribs were broken and his head was badly cut in the accident authorities reported the incident occurred while he was working on the cars and the injuries proved fatal for the railroad worker
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Ralph Bettinger
Erie Railroad
Ohio City
Warn Wert
Fairbanks Notified of Vice Presidential Nomination in Indianapolis
Charles Warren Fairbanks was to be notified late today by Senator Lawrence Y Y Sherman of Illinois of his Republican nomination for vice president. The day included a reception at Republican headquarters from 8 to 12, a noon reception for the notification committee, an afternoon automobile parade, and a rally with speakers Sherman and Congressman Phillip J J Campbell of Kansas.
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Indianapolis
Charles Warren Fairbanks
U. S
Lawrence Y.Y. Sherman
Illinois
National Notification Committee
Fairbanks
Senator Sherman
Phillip JJ. Campbell
Kansas
National taxation conference closes in Indianapolis
The tenth annual national conference on taxation, organized by the National Tax Association, ends this evening after four days. Delegates from distant states began departing due to a threatened railroad strike, though many stayed for the final program. Herbert J. Hagerman, former governor of New Mexico, will speak on the proper attitude of taxpayers associations to public expenditures, with Fred Blue, West Virginia state tax commissioner, also on the program. The afternoon session covered business topics and several addresses are scheduled for this evening.
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Indianapolis
National Tax Association
Taxpayers’ Associations
Herbert J. Hagerman
New Mexico
Fred ©. Blue
West Virginia
Gov Ralston To Preside At Notification Address
In Indianapolis on August 31 a special dispatch reports Gov. Ralston has been chosen as temporary chairman for the Democratic event. He will introduce former Gov Glynn of New York who is to deliver the notification address on September 14.
Man Attempts Poison Suicide After Hymn Request
In Indianapolis on August 31 a 50 year old man, Robert Hunter, tried suicide after hearing 14 year old Ethel Barnhart play Nearer My God to Thee on piano. He swallowed carbolic acid but may recover. He asked the girl to play the hymn moments before the act.
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Indianapolis
Ethel Barnhart
Robert Hunter
Tractors Draw 35 000 To Indianapolis Demo Near Bridgeport
About 35 000 people attended the tractor demonstration near Bridgeport to inspect tractors and watch soil turning at speeds unmatched in this region.
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Indianapolis
Bridgeport
Elkhart Man Dies After Car Overturns Near Detroit
Grover Campbell aged 29 of Elkhart died in Detroit from injuries after an auto he rode in overturned at Flat Rock near Detroit. Two girls and another man escaped serious injury. Campbell’s body was not found in Elkhart.
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Grover Campbell
Elkhart
Detroit
Flat Rock
Campbell
Booth and shoe dealer Edwin F. Newell dead in Cheboygan
Edwin F. Newell died in Cheboygan Michigan at age 64. He was born north of Elkheart on the Cassopolis road and was the son of William and Harriett Evans-Newell. He spent 38 years in Cheboygan's retail boot and shoe trade.
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Edwin F. Newell
Cheboygan, Mich
Elkhart
Cassopolis
William and
Harriett Evans-Newell
Cheboygan
Shamory divorce suit cites drunkenness and desertion
Nellie P. Shamory sues Edward A. Shamory for divorce citing habitual drunkenness and failure to support. The couple married November 10, 1906 and separated August 20, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie P. Shamory
Edward A. Shamory
Funds Sought for Third Annual Fall Festival
Funds are being solicited for the third annual fall festival to be held here Oct. 19 to 21. Organizers urge community support and note the event will feature activities, entertainment, and local vendors over three days.
Indiana Centennial to open Falkhart County festival day
Goshen hosts the Indiana Centennial celebration on Thursday Oct 19 the first day of the Fall Festival. Committees plan county wide participation including Bristol Middlebury Millersburg Fish Lake New Paris and other communities with bands floats and school formations. A huge pageant will be staged at Rogers band park featuring educational looks at 100 years of statehood with rousing events to come.
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Goshen
Bristol
Middlebury
Millersburg
Fish Lake
New Paris
Falkhart County
Rogers
Christ's Army Mobilization Rallies At Nappanee Church
Goshen district missionary rallies begin with a convention at the new Napanee M E church on September 11 and 12. Speakers include Bishop Thomas Nicholson D D LL D and D D Forsythe D D from Philadelphia and James M Taylor D D of New York. Music by multiple choirs and gospel teams. R J Wade D D presides. numerous ministers to speak.
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M. E
Nappanee
Christ's Army
Goshen
Thomas Nicholson
D. D. Forsythe
Philadelphia
James M. Taylor
D. D
New York
Syracuse Brotherhood
Warsaw
Wakarusa Gospel
Goshen District
R. C. Plank
Elkhart
Evangelistic Singers
R. J. Wade
D.D
Fort Wayne Girl Seeks Lake Swim Challenge Next Week
Miss Jean Hosey daughter of Fort Wayne mayor will attempt to swim across Wa wasee lake from Brunjes hotel to the Inn next week. The amateur is described as an expert swimmer and aims to complete the crossing as a local feat.
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Jean Hosey
Mayor Hosey
Fort Wayne
Wawasee Lake
Brunjes Hotel
Funeral of S. F. Poorman in Cincinnati chapel
Samuel F. Poorman of Cincinnati formerly Goshen died in a Wooster hospital after an operation for bowel ailment. Funeral services were held in a Cincinnati chapel with burial in a Cincinnati cemetery. Poorman and his wife had bought a home in Tabasco, a Cincinnati suburb. Charles Mick of Goshen, a Superior Ladder Co. salesman, aided Mrs. Poorman at the hospital. Poorman once led Howell Post No. 90 G A R of Goshen.
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S. F. Poorman
Samuel F. Poorman
Cincinnati
Goshen
Wooster
Orrville
Superior Ladder Co
Blacksmith Rothrock Collapses Before Lou Wagner Parlor
George Rothrock a Goshen black smith suffered a severe illness last night about thirty oclock while chatting with Roscoe Method in front of the Lou Wagner soft drink parlor on South Main street. Dr. E. F. Ash was summoned and Rothrock was moved to his home on North Eighth street.
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George Rothrock
Goshen
Roscoe Method
Lou Wagner
South Main Street
E. FE. Ash
Mr. Rothrock
North Eighth Street
Advertising plan discussed at Indiana Dental Association meeting
At the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis members of the Indiana Dental Association discussed advisability of advertising. A committee was appointed at the close to confer on a program of advertising in the interest of the dental profession.
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Claypool Hotel
Indianapolis
Indiana Dental Association
Earl Beck wins 2 24 pace at La Porte track
Earl Beck captured the 2 24 pace at La Porte riding King Knight. King Knight finished third in a separate event with John Redmond. Goshen spectators reported witnessing the racing yesterday as most locals with entries at Laporte pledged to return next week.
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Earl Beck
Laporte
King Knidht
John Redmond
Telegram to Renke Orders No Late Freight Acceptance
R Coverston of Big Four station Renke received a telegram this morning directing him not to accept any freight that would reach its destination after Sunday evening.
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R. Coverston
Big Four
Renke
Weaver reunion set for Bremen fairgrounds
The Weaver reunion will be held Saturday September 9 at the Bremen fair grounds in Bremen Indiana.
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Bremen Fair Grounds
Bremen
Ind
Turkey Prepares to Declare War on Roumania
London reports a semi official Berlin dispatch stating Turkey is preparing to declare war on Roumania. Bulgaria seeks 260000 troops before its own declaration amid Roumanian advances on Rustchuk. Petrograd says Russians are moving through Romania and Turks have been repulsed.
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London
Turkey
Roumania
Berlin
Bulgaria
Rustchuk
Danube
Bucharest
Engagements and Weddings Highlight Local Society News
The Philathea class enjoyed a Rogers’ band park picnic this afternoon. Miss Gladys Johnson and Frank A. Reher announce their engagement. Miss Mabel Morrice hosted the H E R L M club at the Wawasee cottage. Hilda F E Price wed Emil V. Carpenter at the bride’s home, then honeymooned in Detroit and Lake Erie points. they will live at Ashland College after September 20. Bertha Wallgren and Don F. Cosbey wed at the bride’s home, then left for Elkhart and Washington. Wallgren previously studied in Sweden. Cosbey, a Goshen High School graduate, now serves as an interstate commerce stenographer in Washington. Wallgren returns to Goshen with her brother-in-law Ray Cosbey.
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Hilda FE. Price
W. A. Price
Nappanee
Emil V. Carpenter
Ashland
E. M. Riddle
Linwood
Carpenter
Goshen
Detroit
Lake Erie
Ashland College
Bertha
L. Waillgren
G. R. Wallgren
South Highth Street
Don F. Cosbey
Washington, D. C
H. F. Cosbey
South Seventh Street
H. Robert Smith
First Baptist Church
Local officials sentence several detainees in circuit court
Mrs. George Rimpler and Police Ma tron Fay of Elkhart will take Martha Stock and Grace Boyer to the girls' school and Marie Folbert to the wo man's prison, where they were sentence d by Judge Drake in the circuit court. Sheriff Thomas will tomorrow take Al fred Oleson to the penal form and Fred Hemminger to Plainfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rimpler
Fay
Elkhart
Martha Stock
Grace Boyer
Marie Folbert
Woman’s Prison
Drake
Thomas
Alfred Oleson
Fred Hemminger
Plainfield
Milford woman gives birth in General hospital Rikhart
A daughter was born to Mrs. Robert Higbee of Milford at General hospital in Rikhart. The report notes Columbus City saloons closed after the city voted dry in the local option election held June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert, Higbee of
Milford In General Hospital, Rikhart
Columbu
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Fur Brotherhoods
Out of Town
William Barnard
Creorge Juday
Frank Coppes
Gordon Murray
Sylvester Widner
George Freese
Charles Mutschler
Bessie Burris
George Vanderveer
Milford
Floyd Denbl
Harry Fidler
Louis Hammersmith
McKee
Dlinois
MR. and
Mrs. Working
Fred C. Zeigler
Baltimore & Ohio Freight
Jones
Crossing, Wawasee
Ter
E. E. Ash
Mr. Zeigler
Ford
Gov. Ralston
Superior Court
Indiana
Weaver
Rou
Trograd
Petrograd
S. S
Rogers’ Band Park
Gladys Johnson
C. W. Johnson
Frank A. Reher
Mabel Morrice
H. ER. L. M. Club
C. E. Morrice and Family
Helen Kinley
Esther Logan
Lulu Oberndorfer
Leona Ulery
Esther Vernon
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