02 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
1
Isaiah Burkett was found dead in an outbuilding by his six year old nephew. The disabled man had lived at home for about twenty years and left the house about ten minutes before the body was discovered by his sister Nire W. Mismenith eu.
An American freighter bound for Hamburg Hill encounters a floating mine in its path. Navy and rescue units monitor the hazard as the ship continues its voyage amid the threat of minefields near the harbor.
The obituary notes the death of Caniel Geyer with a funeral planned for the morning at the Dunkard Church in Goshen. The report mentions cerebra deterioration and identifies Benjamin Burkett among those associated with the deceased.
City council approved a contract renewal for the Hawks project and related sewer work from Moairoe to Fourth Street. Officials reported no objections as plans covered sewer construction and a four block extension with repairs on North and Second streets.
The article reports President Farrington signaling that hard coal miners may aid bituminous miners if pressure on the industry grows. Wartime coal restrictions are in effect, with Garfield noting public utilities will prioritize essential needs and curb nonessential coal use.
Louis Leidner of Leidner & Son decorators buys the east block of the Kessler property at 36 000. The two brick business rooms and barn will be occupied with a wallpaper and paint shop and auto paint shop planned for the barn. Civic club talks with Mayor Charley over Nessler house sale and possible razing of the northwest corner office building.
Paris December 2 Roumania has not yet made public its reply to the ultimatum from the supreme council demanding a precise setting forth of Roumanian terms in the dispute. The delay leaves the crisis unresolved as officials await a formal statement.
The Associated Charities appeals for clothing as cold weather approaches. Volunteers will collect donations at churches and a central site tomorrow and today. residents are urged to call church chairmen or Mrs Boktsarian for pickup. The charity asks all families and individuals in need to seek aid through local church committees.
The supreme council ruled the Fiume question would not be settled in the Hungarian peace treaty but held for final decision by the allied and associated powers. This clears any Italian or Jugoslav objections to signing the treaty on this issue.
The forecast calls for snow and cold conditions tonight with a cold wave affecting the south and east portions. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and colder in the south portion.
President Wilson delivers annual message to Congress urging a unified budget system and simplified taxation to curb living costs and labor unrest. He signals future discussion of the peace treaty and railroad issues, outlines veteran relief, rural development, and safeguards against radicalism while defending government powers.
Lelia, professor of vocational education in Los Cruces, headed New Mexico's state champion non collegiate stock judging team. The squad traveled to Chicago for the national judging contest at the stock show. A team member won top junior prize among youths in the United States and Canada under 18. Leh man accompanied the team in Chicago. Peter DuBail of South Bend died after a yearlong illness at his home. He was 57 and survived by his wife, three children, two brothers, and two sisters. He was born February 4, 1862.
Paris December 2 The supreme council led by Premier Clemenceau refused the Jugoslav request for the coal mines of Pecs Hungary. The decision leaves the mine's disposition to the reparations committee.
Nebraska suffrage leaders in Lincoln ask for a constitutional amendment to grant women voting privileges via a state constitutional convention now in session to revise the Nebraska constitution. The Waynes hospital benefit ticket sales at the Jefferson House have been very successful. A film titled The Unpard enable Sin is slated for showings.
The board of county commissioners reappoints Thomas A. Davis as county attorney for another year at 1000 dollars salary. Reports include viewers for parson township, Concord township, and other duties, with a special session called to finalize year end appropriations.
The Indiana state board of pardons holds hearings today on Lewis Fuller’s bid for parole or pardon. Fuller, sentenced for life in Michigan City prison after a trial in Elkhart County, is represented by Goshen lawyer L. L. Burris. The article also notes fair finances and police actions involving Raymond Lucy and Harold Trask in related matters.
The residence of Ezra Rhoades of South Bend, a well known motion picture theatre manager, was robbed during his absence. The thief took a gold watch and $15 in cash.
Police report a badly decomposed body found in a trunk in Lawton Michigan. The victim Maude Fabor, 44, disappeared three years ago. sister Chrysellow identified the remains and an inquest is in progress under Sheriff Pohl and Coroner Waller. John C Virgil of Niles and Mildred A Dotal were married in Goshen in 190?. Virgil is expected to testify as a main witness.
The American delegation to the Paris peace conference postpones sailing from Brest for the United States on December 3. Many personnel will still depart Paris for Brest on December 5. Joseph DeCouy travels to Boston after his brother’s death from peritonitis. Dr S A Edmands called to Milford for William Oppenheim’s medical case.
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