Senate and House Move Toward War Declaration Delay
Democratic Leader Kitchin outlined a limited wartime agenda and noted women's suffrage and prohibition amendments would be tackled before Christmas. House Foreign Affairs Chair Flood said a war resolution against Austria Hungary may be postponed to Friday with Senate action unlikely before next week.
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Washington
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Austria Hungary
Congress
Flood
House
Senate
United States
Kitchin
Watson Praises Wilson Address in War Message
United States Senator James E. Watson of Rushville Indiana arrived to address the Indiana township trustees annual meeting and praised President Wilsons address before a joint session of congress yesterday. He said the message clearly explains why the country is at war with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States
James E. Watson
Rushville
Ind
Township Trustees of
Indiana
Wilson
Congress
Germany
Death of E. A. Hahn at age 87
Ethan Allen Hahn 87 longtime Elkhart county resident died this afternoon at his daughter's home four miles west of Goshen. He died from infirmities of old age. He is survived by daughter Mrs Basler and son Wilson Hahn. Funeral services Friday at two from the residence with Rev Teeter officiating. Interment in Oak Ridge.
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Ethan Allen Hahn
Elkhart County
John Basler
Goshen
Mr. Hahn
Basher
Wilson Hahn
Teeter
Oak Ridge
Kendallville fair declares ten percent dividend
The Eastern Indiana Agricultural association announces a 10 percent dividend. Secretary's report shows a balance of 3237.34 dollars on hand and no debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Indiana Agricultural Association
Kendallville Fair
Auto truck thieves steal hides at Warsaw slaughterhouse
Thieves in an auto truck visited Thomas Brothers' slaughter house in Warsaw and stole hides valued at 400 dollars. Local authorities investigate the daytime theft and review venison and hide dealer connections for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brothers
Warsaw
Football in 1917 See 12 Deaths, Six Less Than 1916
In 1917 football caused 12 deaths, a decrease of six compared with 1916, reflecting ongoing safety concerns and casualty tallies in early 20th century American football.
American officials acted without U S instructions in Russia
Washington official statement says Col. Judson head of the American military mission in Russia and Major Kerth temporary attaché acted without U S government instructions when presenting communications to the Bolshevik government regarding the U S position on Bolshevik efforts to make a separate peace with Germany.
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Washington
State Department
Kheth Liest
Col. Judson
American Silitary Commission
Russia
M. ©. Kerth
Stary
U. S
Germany
Cardinal Gasparri Denies Post Accusations
Cardinal Bourne of Westminster published Cardinal Gasparri’s statement denying that the Vatican supported destructive propaganda in Italy. Gasparri calls the Morning Post accusation an atrocious calumny and says Italian hierarchy and clergy have received praise from parliament and government.
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London
Cardinal Bourne
Westminster
Morning Post
Cardinal Gasparri
Vatican
Italy
Gasparri
Escapees From Illinois Prison Narrowly Elude Capture
Illinois penitentiary escapees were mostly recaptured. Reuben LaFlor, a life sentence for murder, is believed trapped in a Carbon Hill coal mine. William Gills and Michael Jeary were found near Seneca, armed but surrendered without resistance.
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Joliet
Illinois State Penitentiary
Reuben LaFlor
LaFlor
Carbon Hill
William Gills
Michael Jeary
Seneca
Five Bandits Rob Bank in Stock Wards District
Five bandits robbed the Stockmen's Trust and Savings bank in the stock yards district of Chicago today, escaping in an automobile. The bank president and seven employees were herded into a back room while the robbers rifled the safe and recovered about $1000 or more.
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Chicago
Stockmen’s Trust and Savings
Stock Wards
Packers Protest Will Not Deter Food Administration
The protest by Chicago packers against a meatless day will not stop federal Food Administration plans to extend meat conservation. Households will soon receive directions urging significant saving.
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Packers
Food Administration
Washington
Chicago
Federal Food Administration
Government move raises discount rates to curb inflation
Washington December 5 The Federal Reserve Board approved a general increase in discount rates of about one half percent for most of the twelve Federal Reserve Banks aimed at discouraging inflation and promoting sound business methods.
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
President Presented With Bronze Medal By France
Ambassador Jusserand presented President Wilson with a bronze medal from the people of France to mark the United States entering the war.
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Washington
Jusserand
Wilson
France
United States
HATTIESBURG TROOPS EXPECTED TO GO TO FRANCE
From Washington reports received today it is evident a division formed of troops will depart soon for France. At Camp Shelby Mississippi the move is part of wartime plans and indicates a significant deployment order.
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Hattiesburg
France
Associated Press
Camp Shelby
Miss
Washington
Christmas Mail Reaches American Army in France
U S troops in France receive Christmas mail as wartime mail service delivers bundles from home on December 5. Soldiers express appreciation for parcels and letters boosting morale during the holiday season.
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Associated Press
France
United States
Mad Dog Bite Leaves Fulton Man in Serious Condition
George B. Crockett of Fulton County is in very serious condition after being bitten by a mad dog.
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George B. Crockett
Fulton County
New Ford Sold by Kelly Motor Co
The Kelly Motor Co sold a new Ford to Roscoe Diliman of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Kelly Motor Co
Roscoe
Diliman
Goshen
Gap in Venice Aims by BIS Movement Opens New Italian Front
Austria Hungary with Germany and Italian forces clash in northern Italy as Paris and London send aid to Italian defenses. Berlin reports break throughs on Italian hills while allies hope combined strength can repel Teuton attacks and defend Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria-Hungary
Germany
United States
Italy
Diaz
Venice
Berlin
Austro Germans Mass Forces in Asiago Region
Reports from Northern Italy say Austrian and German forces have massed in the Asiago area with at least 10 divisions engaged. A resumption of offensive actions is expected soon from Italian front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Asiago
Roumania Seeks Peace Report Not Confirmed
An undated telegram from Berlin claims Roumanian troops joined Russians in negotiating an armistice with the central powers, but the report has not been confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roumania
Berlin
British and Russian Forces Win in Mesopotamia
British and Russian troops, acting in concert, report success in Mesopotamia. The joint operation yielded gains against opposing forces, with both nations citing progress and improved control in the region.
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Associated Press
Mesopotamia
Bryarly and Wisler Deaths Filed in Indiana
Mortuary records report Adelbert B. Bryarly 41 died in Elkhart after appendicitis surgery. He managed W. H. Foster stable horses and was buried in Valparaiso. Survived by wife Olive Bryarly mother, one stepson Walter Frehse, three brothers, two sisters. John W. Wisler 60 died at his Wakarusa home after two weeks illness. Survived by wife, two sons, one daughter.
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Bryarly
Adelbert B. Bryarly
Elkhart
W. H. Foster
Valparaiso
Olive Bryarly
Walter C. Frehse
Seed Potatoes in County Reach About 10000 Bushels
County Agent Metzger reports about 10 thousand bushels of seed potatoes remain in the county despite uneven state crops. The offer reflects a sizable stock for planting and seed programs.
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Metzger
Disappearance of George Bickham After Home Sale
George Bickham 75 sold his Anderson and Jeff property for Mia mi Florida to winter elsewhere and has disappeared. Relatives cannot locate him. his Miami mail is marked uncalled for.
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George Bickham
Anderson
Jeff
Miami
Fla
Meyer Dembufsky Celebrates 84th Birthday
Meyer Dembufsky age 84 celebrates birthday. Born in Russia on December 5, 1833 and has resided in Goshen for 51 years.
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Meyer Dembufsky
Russia
Goshen
Indiana Governor Leases Residence in Indianapolis
Governor James P. Goodrich has leased the John T. Sauber residence located at 2710 Sutherland Avenue in Indianapolis. The action confirms official use of the dwelling by state leadership while outlining the property’s location in the capital.
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James P. Goodrich
Indiana
John T. Sauber
Sutherland Avenue
Indianapolis
Appointees Named by Elhart County Board of Commissioners
The Elhart County Board of Commissioners named two democrats and two republicans to county posts including Anthony Deahl as County Attorney and A. A. Davis as Doctor. Fermil Frany chosen as Attorney and Isaac Spahr as Court House Janitor, with Amasa Cleugh as Jail Janitor. The board will shift to two Republicans and one Democrat after December 31 with BE. Fisher retiring and Ed Iifert succeeding.
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Woo E. i Aimen Leer
Yoorade Grier
Gort
Sarahitings Popa
Ments
Antheny Deahtl
Af Geshon
Sinrestfi
Deahl
Thoms A. Davis
Bfollingsworth
Fieshen
Collingsworth
A. C. Yoder
Fermil Frany
Mid@lebury
Court House
Isaac Spahr
Goshen
Amasa Cieugh
Percival Griesemer
Blough
Indiana Troops Form 38th Army Division Bound for France
Washington dispatch describes the Sithfield artillery and Indiana units forming the 38th Army Division. At Camp Shelby, the division under Gen. Roger D. Williams includes the 68rd artillery brigade and 75th 76th infantry brigades with trains 113. Six Goshen residents serve in Company W of Elkhart's 137th, including Arthur Vanator and John Waterman. Gordon Johnson has been discharged.
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Washington
Sithfield Artillery
Third Indiana Infantry
Goshen
Mikhart
Warsaw
South Bend
Indiana
France
Arthur Kauffman
Gordon Johnson
Elkhart County High Schools Convene Conference Saturday
County Supt A I Weaver calls a luncheon conference for the heads of Elkhart County’s 10 high schools Saturday at 11 45 AM at the Hattle hotel Goshen. Five minute talks will cover part time and evening schools relation of high schools to the war and pupil eligibility. At 1 15 PM the group attends a joint meeting with teachers from Middlebury Millersburg New Paris and Waterford. Weaver chairs the county council of defense education committee.
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A. I. Weaver
Elkhart County
Hattle Hotel
Goshen
Wiggers
Wilkinson
Buck
Miller
Prin. Steele
H. S
Middlebury
Millersburg
New Paris
Waterford
Weaver
Elkhart
Many Auto Thieves Are Caught in Indiana
Police report a surge of auto theft arrests in Indiana over weeks. A gang operating near Indianapolis allegedly stole about 500 vehicles as part of a crime wave.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
New Police Head Appointed in Fort Wayne
Sherman Catshall republican mayor selects Dayton F. Abbott republican as chief of police. Automobile heaters installed with Ford listed as a specialty. Carrier Bros New Paris advertise wanted eggs brown 4c white 50c. Toomis phone 724.
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Sherman Catshall
Fort Wayne
Dayton F. Abbott
Ford
Carrier Bros
New Paris
Lieutenant Robert Gortner Beck Civil War Era Biography
Lieut Robert Gortner Beck U S A son of Mr and Mrs J C Beck of 303 South Sixth street was born in Goshen Nov 15 1890 He attended Goshen public schools graduated 1900 and studied at University of Chicago before joining the University of Michigan law school finishing in 1938 He wrote an opera Contrary Mary which earned the organization 8060 He served as law clerk and secretary to judges of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago and formed a law partnership in 1916 He later became city attorney succeeding Judge K E A Dausman He enlisted May 19 1917 at Culver trained at Fort Benjamin Harrison and served at Fort Zachary Taylor Louisville Ky assigned as second lieutenant with pay of 1700 per year He acted as summary court of his battalion and was chosen among thirteen officers for general court martial duties for the division
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J. C. Beck
South Sixth Street
Goshen
University of Chicago
Law Department
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Chicago
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Francis Ek, Baker
Frank P. Abbott
KE. A. Dausman
U. S
Culver
Fort Benjamin
Harrison
Fort Zachary Taylor
Louisville
Married Men Invited for Service By Indian Army Telegram
Postmaster Beane today received a telegram from Maier Thos. Ryan of Indian spells that the cavalry and all branches, including colored men for stevedore vestments, are open. Married men may be accepted for any branch of service the same as single men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beane
Maier
Ryan
President Wilson's Address Delivered Before Congress
The complete text of President Wilsons address, delivered before a joint session of Congress in Washington yesterday, will be found on page two of this issue of the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wlson
Congress
Washington
Democrat
Local Red Men lodge elects officers for year
The local lodge of Red Men elected officers including Sachem Jace Giltz Prophet Ralph Mack and 8 8 Fred Etline J S Herman Bartels K of W Chas Shiryes C of R David Hughes Trustees George Bemenderfer.
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Lodge of
Red Men
Sachem
Jace Giltz
Ralph Mack
Fred Etline
Elkhart Resident J. T. Earl Bound for New York Office
J. T. Earl, longtime Elkhart resident and figure with the Davis Bouronville Co., will be sent to the New York office of the concern. He has arranged to move his family to that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Earl
Elkhart
Davis- Bouronville Co
New York
Concern
Indianapolis Faces Cold Street Cars
Indianapolis struggles with freezing streets as coal shortages bite. Officials say anthracite is unavailable and an appeal has been made to Indiana Fuel Director Woollens of Indianapolis for relief.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Fuel Director
Woollens of
Wheat supply warning issued for April 1 1918
J. M. Kramer Laporte county food administrator warns Americans to conserve wheat to prevent exhaustion by April 1 1918. He urges households and communities to reduce consumption and stretch supplies amid wartime shortages.
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J. M. Kramer
Laporte County
Brazil officiant ties 1983 couples in services
George E. Lak presided over wedding services uniting 1983 couples in Brazil. The Squire figure performed ceremonies across communities, marking a record year for the officiant and a surge in marriages during the period.
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George E. Lak
Brazil
Squire
Indiana Board of Agriculture to Elect Eight Members
The Indiana state board of agriculture will meet in Indianapolis January 8 1918 to elect eight members. Mayor Spohn of this city is the 14th district member.
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Indiana State Board of Agriculture
Indianapolis
Spohn
Hand Injury Report At National Dairy Plant
Erick Evanson sustained a severely injured hand while operating a machine at the National Dairy Machine plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Dairy Machine
Erick Evanson
Little Highway Work Due to War Next Summer
The notice states that little highway construction will occur in this section next summer because of the war.
For Sale Fine Rhode Island Red Cockerels
For sale notice offers Rhode Island Red cockerels. Contact F. B. C. Hawks for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
F. B.C. Hawks
Unscrambled Fragments From an Occluded Notice
Fragmentary OCR hints at a government commerce bureau matter. Mentions INEGEDSTATE COMMERCE COM and MISSION with SUSJNCT CONSIDERATION. Details are unreadable. no clear names or dates emerge.
Railroads Wartime Measures Proposed by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission recommended government operation of railroads for the war duration if Congress blocks unification. As an alternative the commission urged rate increases a government loan and suspension of anti trust and anti pooling laws for railroads for the war period.
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Washington
Congress
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Parole Requests Heard by Indiana Pardons Board
Indiana state board of pardons opens its session December 10 with Clyde Whitmyer’s parole petition on the docket. Whitmyer, sentenced in June 1917 from Elkhart county to one to seven years at Jeffersonville reformatory. Also listed is Ralph Barger, 26, the Whiteland dwarf who wore dresses before his January reformatory sentence for killing his father Mack Barger.
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Indianapolis
Indiana State Board of Pardons
Clyde Whitmyer
Whitmyer
Elkhart County
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Ralph Barger
Whiteland
Indiana Reformatory
Mack Barger
Lst
Congressmen Salaries Tax Plan Proposed in House
Washington December 5 Special reports that Reps Mott and Snyder of New York introduced bills to repeal the war revenue act provision exempting congressional salaries from income tax. The move seeks broader tax coverage for legislators amid ongoing fiscal debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Reps. Mott and Snyder
New York
Dedication Set for Church of the Brethren at New Paris
Arrangements are made for the dedication of the Church of the Brethren in New Paris on Sunday December 16. Sunday school starts at 9:00 a.m. Rev. J. W. Norris of Huntington will preach at 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. A young people meeting follows the evening service. The church stands on the site of a former building that collapsed during roof construction about 18 months ago.
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Church of the Brethren
New Paris
J. W. Norris
Huntington
Officers Elected by Knights of Pythias for 1918
The Knights of Pythias list officers elected for 1918. Co. C Floyd Culp Vv C Calvin C. Rummel Prelate Howard R Inebnit M of W Perry A. Yoder M at AC Ed Hyke I G Chas A Bement OQ G Chas P Fribley K of R S and M of F J V Mor rice M of Ex Mervin S Rummel Trustee 3 years Guy W Daus man
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Co. C
Floyd Culp
Calvin C. Rummel
Howard R. Inebnit
Perry A. Yoder
Ed Hyke
I. G
Chas
A. Bement
P. Fribley
R. S
F—J. V. Mor
Huntington youth dies after truck collision in Terre Haute
Ivis Armstrong of Huntington aged 22 died from injuries received when struck by a motor delivery truck in Terre Haute. The driver, Jesse Mullis, is in custody. Armstrong was a student at the Indiana State Normal school in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivis Armstrong
Huntington
Terre Haute
Jesse Mullis
Miss Armstrong
Indiana State Normal School
Mrs Anna Newcomb Wanamaker Sings at First M E Christmas Offer
Mrs Anna Newcomb Wanamaker of Cleveland formerly of Goshen will sing at the Christmas offering of the foreign missionary society of the First M E church this evening at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Newcomb-Wanamaker
Cleveland
Goshen
The
Foreign Missionary Society of the
First
M. E. Church
New Tax Return Forms Not Ready for January 1 Distribution
The article notes that new income tax return forms for individuals and corporations will not be available for distribution before January 1. It highlights delays in form preparation and the expected timeline for release.
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Chairman Flood
Watson
E. A. Hahn
Ammeicass
Assozt Associated Press
Gov't
Gem. Diaz
Hur
RIED
Gapture
BIS
Teutons
Mortuary Record
Elhart County
Robert Gortner
Htartia
Lieut
Robert Gortner Beck
U.S. A
Cusick
Societs
Parker Orchestra
Helen Bemenderfer
George W. Bemenderfer
Orison Rockwell
Ralph Rockwell
St. James Episcopal Church
Duncan Weeks
M. I
Thoburn Missionary Society
Daniel Riggle
South Main Street
Miss Bowerman
Helen Krutz
Red Cross
K. of P
Bill
Verybody
Thimble Society of the
Trinity Lutheran Church
William Freyberg
Fast
Madison Street
Mothers’ Self Culture Club
Rudgibia
President Wilson
Guveent Operater
Inegedstate
Church of Brethren
Mervin S. Rummel
Guy W. Dausman
Mrs. Wanamaker
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