Wilson urges new war against Austria Hungary congress
President Wilson asks Congress for an immediate war declaration on Austria Hungary while withholding Bulgaria and Turkey. He states peace only after Prussian militarism is crushed, urges united effort, expansion of alien enemy laws, price controls, and federal resource development.
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Washington
Dec
Austria- Hungary
Congress
Wilson
Bulgaria
Turkey
Austria
United States
Geren
Germany
Belgium
France
Austria-Hungary
Balkans
Europe
Asia
President Wilson's World Wide Message Publication
The President's message to Congress will be published globally with simultaneous displays in every capital. No advance copies were sent to American papers. Reuters in London distributed the text to Europe and other agencies. The address will reach Berlin and other capitals and be available in China and Japan.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
London
Reuter
Europe
Berlin
China
Japan
Secretary of State Appointment Named in Indiana
Gov. Goodrich will appoint William A. Roach of Delphi as secretary of state to fill the vacancy caused by Ed Jacksons resignation. Jackson, a Republican, resigned after attending the second officers training school at Fort Benjamin Harrison where he was commissioned as a captain.
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Indianapolis
War declaration against Austria anticipated in Congress
President Wilson urged Congress to declare war on Austria as lawmakers expected a war resolution within days. Senate leaders pledged quick action and committee chairs announced swift consideration, with broad public sentiment for war.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Germany
King
Utah
Pitman
Nevada
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Austria
Martin
Senate
State Department
Flood
Armistice Between Russia and Germany Signed in Amsterdam
An armistice between Russia and Germany was signed at Prince Leopold of Bavaria’s headquarters in Amsterdam. It is valid for a 48 hour period, according to an Exchange Telegraph Company dispatch.
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London
Russia
Germany
Leopold of Bavaria
Exchange Telegraph Co
Amsterdam
British Prisoners Reported After Cambrai Fighting
Berlin via London reports British positions southwest of Cambrai stormed by German troops. War department says about 509 British soldiers were taken as prisoners.
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Berlin
London
Bacon
Cambrai
War Department
Armistice Negotiations Reported with Russia
Berlin reports armistice talks on the Russian front have begun, according to the war office in London. The step signals potential easing of hostilities as discussions start amid ongoing conflict.
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Berlin
London
War Office
County Commission Meets With Light Agenda
The county commissioners were in session today and passed several bills but transacted little else. This afternoon they inspected the gravel road in Bango township that was built under Ray Hatch's direction.
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Bango Township
Ray Hatch
General Dukhonin killed after being thrown from train
The Russian war office announced Gen Dukhonin, who succeeded Kerensky as commander in chief, was thrown from a train and killed by Bolshevik authorities. The incident follows his capture amid the overthrow of the government in Petrograd.
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Petrograd
Dukhonin
Kerensky
Russian War Office
Death of Private R. Byrd Reported by Pershing
Roanoke Indiana reports the death of Private R Byrd of field artillery with American forces in France. Gen Pershing officially confirms the death. Mrs Byrd’s mother lives in the country near Roanoke.
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Roanoke
Ind
R. Byrd
Field Artillery
France
Pershing
Byrd
Here
Goshen Lodge BPE to Hold Memorial Services Sunday
Goshen Lodge BPE announces memorial services set for Sunday one week after the usual date. The notice emphasizes a delay from prior years’ schedules and confirms the event timing.
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Goshen Lodge
BPE
Elkhart Flagman Killed by Train at Crossing
M C Owens a 70 year old flagman at Elkhart N Y s Tenth street crossing was instantly killed when struck by the eastbound 26th Century limited as he walked onto the track from the north. He had served two years at the crossing and was a Civil War veteran.
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M. C. Owens
10Th Street
Elkhart
26Th Century Limited
Owens
Tenth Street
Joseph McCormick
W. A. Brown
Deahl to Speak at Goshen Lodge Sorrow Service
Seventy seven lodge members are listed as deceased with Goshen Lodge No. 798 BPOE arranging a sorrow service. Hon. Anthony Deahl will deliver the address as part of a program including doxology invocation hymn ritual and benediction led by lodge officers and a special committee.
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Anthony Deahl
Goshen Lodge
W. N. Ash
Ben C. Bender
Charles Dc. Cripe
W. R. Ellis
Charles &. Rogers
S. J. Rowell
Ray Shobé
FE. G. Myers
Clark Kelly
Herman Goldstein
D. D. Ulery
Charles Krutz
W. YD. Mitchell
Thomas Collins
Fred Rudd
Louis Salinger
M. C. Dow, Jr
O. J. Beeson
Ray 8. Greene
John R. Gillet
H. L. Wean
O. H. Sweitzer
Edwin M. Geyer
Charles E. Miller
Frank P. Abbott
P. R. Judkins
Geo. F. Alderman
John T. Hattle
A. B. Witt
H. G. Pinney
Chas. C. Witt
A. Y P. Boyer
Wise
Thos. Gilmore
Fred Zeigler
George A. Beck
Fred Mehnert
R. M. Woolpert
Chapain
Xalted Ruler
Chas. R. Parker
Ek. O L. Knight
Ienatz Kunovitz
Ek. L. Knight
Royal Woolpert
E. L. Knight
Robt. Newell
Geo. M. Richardson
Dart Emerick
F. A. Haseall
Esquire
Frank Hoffman
Guy Lichtenwalter
Carl Blumberg
Charles E. Neidig
L. L. Burris
R. B. Kelly
Waterford man Nean Croop with 137th Aero Squadron at Fort Sill
Nean Croop of Waterford serving with the 137th Aero Squadron U S A is stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma. He writes that army life agrees with him and describes his training path from Fort Wayne to Fort Thomas Camp Kelly in San Antonio and now Fort Sill. He notes weather conditions, camp housing, and contrasts with Camp Kelly’s aviation activity.
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Nean Croop
Waterford
137Th Aero Squadron
Fort Sill
Okla
A. J. Croop
Joseph Heatwole Croop
Belleville, IM
Croop
Winship
Soldiers and Sailors Welfare League
Elkhart County No. 1
Fort Wayne
Fort Thomas
San Antonio
Tex
Camp Kelly
Port Sill
John A Roach Sr Dies in Chicago
John A Roach Sr aged about 75 native of Goshen died suddenly at his Chicago home burial in Chicago. He was once in Goshen dry goods business and later moved to Chicago after reverses. Survived by three sons Leonard and Charles in Chicago and John A Roach Jr in Las Vegas N M and a daughter Rosalie Roach Fassett of Chicago widow of Al Fassett. Mary Roach and her children long resided in Goshen now in Chicago.
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John A. Roach, Jr
Goshen
Chicago
Mr. Roach
Boston
Nebraska
Leonard and
Charles Roach
Las Vegas
N. MM
Rosalie Roach-Fassett
Chicaszo
al D. Fassett
Mary Roach
John A. Roach
Ladies to be entertained at Mrs Myron Millers home
The First Brethren church ladies will be entertained Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Myron Millers home. The monthly business session of the S S C E will be held. Come.
Waiting on material for Indiana and Michigan Electric line
The Indiana and Michigan Electric Co plans a pole line from Elkhart to Ligonier to transmit power from Hen Island. Construction paused while awaiting material. The route goes from Ulery school house near Goshen along roads to Goshen College dam, then east along the Big Four railway to College Avenue and New York Central right of way toward Ligonier, avoiding Goshen city limits.
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Indiana & Michigan Electric Co
Elkhart
Ligonier
Hen Island
Ulery
Goshen
Plymouth
Elkhart River
Goshen’ College
Big Four
College Avenue
New York Central
Goshen City
Adair Denies Indiana Suh District Congressional Bid
Portland resident John A M Adair, former Democratic Indiana gubernatorial nominee defeated last year, denies seeking the Democratic congressional nomination in the Suh district he long represented. Reports had spread of a possible entry, but he does not confirm candidacy.
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John A. M. Adair
Portland
Indiana
Suh
Adair
Couple Ties Union Of Ogle And Axton In Cleveland
Mrs. Llewellyn Ogle formerly of the Mansion house Goshen and S Axton of Deep River Indiana were married last Wednesday at the bride’s son Emory Ulrich home in Cleveland. They will reside at Deep River. Axton’s former wife, now deceased, was a sister of Mr. Ogle.
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Llewellyn Ogle
Goshen
S. Axton
Deep River
Emory Ulrich
Cleveland
Axton
Mr. Ogle
New Conscription Agent Arrives in Indianapolis
Robert B. Baltzell of Princeton arrived in Indianapolis yesterday as the new conscription agent succeeding the resigned Jesse E. Eschbach.
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Robert B. Baltzell
Princeton
Indianapolis
Jesse E. Eschbach
Indiana Township Trustees Meet in Indianapolis
The twenty seventh annual Indiana Township Trustee association convention will be in the Claypool hotel Indianapolis tomorrow and Thursday. W D Carter of Muncie is president and C A Biller of Staunton is secretary treasurer. The first session opens tomorrow at 9 o clock with welcome by Mayor Bell and addresses by the secretary and president. Several Elkhart county trustees will attend.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Township Trustee's Association
Claypool
W. D. Carter
Muncie
C. A. Biller
Staunton
Bell
Elkhart County
Polish native Tony Kauffman freed after arrest at Ligonier
Tony Kauffman, a Polish native arrested at Ligonier as a suspect, has been released. He lacked a registration card, and authorities believe he is mentally deficient.
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Tony Kauffman
Poland
Ligonier
Kauffman
Standstill in Hay Trade Over Shipping Car Shortage
Hay dealers report business at a standstill as they cannot obtain cars for shipping. The issue halts transactions across the hay market and raises concerns about supply efficiency.
Automobile Heaters Installed by Carrier Bros Ford Cars Special
Carrier Bros of New Paris advertise automobile heaters and Ford cars as specialties. The brief notice highlights their services and product focus.
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Ford Cars
Carrier Bros
New Paris
La Grange Dentist Killed at Richmond Station
Dr. R. B. Schrock a La Grange dentist was killed at the Pennsylvania station in Richmond when he was caught between two cars on a crossing. The train had opened a gap to let passengers pass toward the station. About a year earlier his brother died near Marion in a non collision incident involving an auto.
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Lagrange
R. B. Schrock
Pennsylvania
Richmond
Justice Fryberger's Court Records Quiet Plea in Profanity Charge
Carl Stetler a farmer paid 1 and costs after pleading guilty to Profanity charge filed by John E Rigney deputy game warden in Justice Fryberger's court.
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Fryberger
Carl Stetler
John E. Rigney
Health official visits Goshen to meet doctors
In Goshen Today Dr J N Hurty secretary of the state board of health met with local physicians this morning. He will deliver an address this evening in Elkhart.
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J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Goshen
Elkhart
Left Arm Broken In Accident
Dr Brumbaugh of Foraker met with an accident resulting in a broken left arm.
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Brumbaugh
Foraker
Election of Officers Held By Knights of Pythias
Knights of Pythias announce the election of officers for the upcoming term to be held on Tuesday December 4. Perry A. Yoder is listed as candidate for C Cc with two other officers to be chosen.
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Knights of Pythias
Perry A. Yoder
C. Cc
Quiet title suit filed over Benton-area land
Elizabeth Riddle brings quiet title proceedings against Nelson Juday and others in the circuit court over land located near Benton. The filing names Ju day as a defendant and seeks to establish ownership and resolve claims to the parcel.
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Elizabeth Riddle
Nelson Juday
Benton
Elopement Ties Kendallville Couple to Hillsdale Marriage
Miss Amy Gretzinger of Kendallville and Howard Atz of Decatur eloped to Hillsdale Michigan and were married. For sale item notes Rhode Island Red cockerels and fresh eggs offered by Loomis with a local phone contact.
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Hillsdale
Amy Gretzinger
Kendallville
Howard Atz
Decatur
Hillsdale, Mich
Rhode Island
F. B. C. Hawks
Appointment to Indiana Supreme Court fills vacancy
U. S Lesh of Huntington a Republican and assistant attorney general has been named by Governor to succeed Judge William Erwin a Democrat on the state supreme court who died recently.
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U. S Lesh
Huntington
Indiana
Gov
Cldrich
William Erwin
State Supreme Court
Volunteers Wanted for Seamen and Firemen Quotas
Indiana called to supply nearly 1 000 seamen and 2 000 firemen for new transports. National program seeks 20 000 seamen and 2 000 firemen. Indiana quotas are 801 and 150 respectively. Ages 18–30 for seamen and 22–35 for firemen. transport to Indianapolis provided. if not pass physical, return transport supplied. See J A Beane at Federal Building 2.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
J. A. Beane
Church Efficiency Campaigns Lead Go shen Conference Series
The Ministerial association of Go shen hires Albert F. McGarrah, a church efficiency expert, for a Thursday conference series. Campaigns include Attendance and Membership, Steward and Finance, and Church Efficiency Institutes with addresses on publicity, education, missions, and community work. Future papers will publish full meeting hours and locations.
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Ministerial Association of
Goshen
McGarrah
Rabbit Hunt and Supper At Presbyterian Church
Members of the Bible class at the Presbyterian church plan a Thursday rabbit hunt, with Bruce Snook and Dana Cramer coordinating. Eligible are all class members since organization. report by Wednesday noon to join. Friday at 7 there will be a meatless wheatless supper in the church basement with music, short toasts, and a meet with Prof. I C Keller of Goshen College.
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Presbyterian Church
Bruce Snook
Dana Cramer
I. C. Keller
Goshen College
National Farmers Exposition Opens in Toledo
Finishing touches are underway for the National Farmers Exposition at the Terminal Auditorium Toledo running from December 5 to 1. The event has drawn attention beyond Ohio with participation from the northwest and several states including South Dakota Wisconsin Tlinois Indiana Michigan New York and Pennsylvania seeking display space.
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Terminal Auditorium
Toledo
Ohio
Northwest
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Tlinois
Indiana
Michigan
New York
Pennsylvania
Gas House Coke Prices in Goshen Report
Gas house coke in Goshen is being retailed at eight dollars per ton under price fixing by the United States fuel administration. Furnace coal costs range from nine dollars fifty cents to eleven dollars per ton.
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United States Fuel Administration
Goshen
Foundry Purchases First War Savings Certificate
The Kelly Foundry and Machine Co. bought the Goshen post office’s first war savings certificate for 82.40 dollars. At five years it will be worth 3106 with four percent compound interest.
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Kelly Foundry & Mathine Co
Goshen
Missionary Society Christmas Offering at Prayer Meeting
The Foreign missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will hold its annual Christmas offering at the prayer meeting Wednesday evening.
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The
Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
Another Ford Sold by Kelly Motor Co to Goshen Resident
The Kelly Motor Co sold a new Ford to L. S. Eash of Goshen, marking another sale in the local dealership's records.
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Ford
Kelly Motor Co
L. S. Eash
Goshen
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