Federal grand jury probes high cost of living nationwide
Officials announce Attorney General Gregory ordered federal grand jury investigations into rising living costs in New York Detroit Cleveland Kansas City St Louis Minneapolis and other locations. Butter drops three cents on Elgin board, to 87 cents per pound from 40 cents week ago. Chicago inquiry continues under federal agents with substantial evidence gathered and no indictments yet expected.
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Washington
Gregory
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Kansas City
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Lgin
Elgin Board of Trade
Chicago
Four Men Control Chicago Egg Supply Says AP
Investigation into rising living costs shows Chicago egg supply controlled by four men and warehouses maintain a duplicate set of books.
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Chicago
County awards contracts for 1917 printing
The board of county commissioners awarded contracts for county printing for 1917 to News Printing Co for classes one and three and Goshen Democrat for class four. A delegation from Washington township objected to Hatch & Sons Co for constructing a gravel road in Washington township, with the matter taken under advisement. Henry W. Dussel of Bristol heads the objectors list.
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Board of County Commissioners
News Printing Co
Goshen Democrat
Washington Township
W Ww, Hatch & Sons Co
Goshen
Elkhart
Bristol
Hatch & Sons Co
Elkhart County
Henry W. Dussel
Warrant Issued for J Rigney in Gosben Elk Hart Excursion Case
A warrant was issued for J Rigney of the Gosben excursion party to Elk Hart after a Monday night joy ride in the Warren Blough Reo car. Witnesses named include George Frederke Warren Blough Ralph Vallance and Mr Glase. Blough was fined 11 dollars and will not appeal to the circuit court. Additional arrests are anticipated in connection with the same incident.
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J. Rigney
Gosben
Elkhart
Warren Blough
George Fredeke
Ralph Vallance
Glase
Blough
Woother
Marty L Gan dy Re-elected to Congress in South Dakota
Democrat Marty L Gan dy, former editor of the Lagrange Democrat, was re elected to the U S House from South Dakota's Third District in a recent election.
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Marty L. Gandy
The
Lagrange Democrat
Congress
South Dakota
Bridge to span St Joe River in Fort Wayne
A 65000 dollar bridge project will be constructed over the St Joe river on State Street in Fort Wayne. Targeted to improve crossing access, the work will involve new supports and decking with completion slated for next season.
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St. Joe River
Fort War Nean State Street
Big reception planned for Third Regiment I N G members
Indianapolis dispatch reports preparations for a large reception next Monday evening for members of the Third Regiment I N G. Troops returned from Laredo Grande Texas after Mexican border duty and wish to be mustered out promptly to reach home by Christmas. The men endure severe weather and cold rain sleet and snow on arrival at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Company E Elkhart with several Goshen residents is expected home late next week.
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Indianapolis
Dec
Lilano Grande
Tex
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Elkhart
Goshen
The Price of Bread in Indianapolis
Dr. H F E Barnard state food and drug commissioner orders city and county inspectors of weights and measures to determine if consumers get value for five or ten cent loaves. The inquiry examines flour price, loaf size reductions, and whether size cuts match ingredient cost increases.
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Indianapolis
H. FE. Barnard
Food and Drug
Indiana
Lloyd George says British cabinet not yet complete
London December 9 Premier David Lloyd George said the new British cabinet is not yet complete and he is still awaiting acceptances.
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Associated Press
London
David Lreyd George
Lloyd George
Churches oppose military training in public schools
The federated council of churches, meeting in St. Louis, passed a resolution opposing military training in public schools, voicing strong objections to the plan.
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ST. Louis
Federated Council of Churches
Germany to reply to Do Grey on Belgian laborer deportations
Berlin reports that Germany will respond to representations by Joseph Do Grey secretary of the American embassy concerning the deportation of Belgian workers.
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Berlin
Germany
Soci
Joseph Do. Grey
Explosion Kills Fifty at Alexandria Plant, Turin
An Alexandria explosives plant explosion in Turin on December 9 kills about fifty people. The cause remains unknown and investigations are expected to determine what triggered the blast.
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Turin
Paris
Alexandria
Requisition Honored in Ford Auto Theft Case
Gov Ralstyn granted Gov Dunne of Illinois request for Ferris and Ford held in Elkhart County Jail. The pair arrested en route from Chicago to Cleveland in a stolen Ford after fleeing Chicago. They allegedly knocked down a dummy policeman and crashed into a furniture store display window.
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Indianapolis
Ralstyn
Dunne
Ilinois
W. I. Ferris
Harry M. Ford
Elkhart County
Chicago
Ferris
Ford
Wikhart
Cleveland
Elkhart
Cleveland youths charged in Kendallville mailbox thefts
Four Polish youths from Cleveland aged 15 to 18 face charges of robbing mail boxes in Kendallville and Corunna Indiana. They will be held to the federal grand jury.
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Kendallville
Ind
Mike Wajonowski
John Blejucki
Charles Lewandowski
Joe Deranak
Cleveland
Corunna
Assault at Goshen High School Involving Professor Allison
Edmund Ulery aged 17, son of baker W F Ulery, was allegedly attacked from behind by Prof Fred A Allison at Goshen High School after being told to discard gum. Ulery suffered a broken nose and facial injuries. a warrant was issued for Allison on assault and battery charges. trial set for Tuesday at four.
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Edmund Ulery
W. F. Ulery
Fred A. Allison
Young Ulery
Blom
Tiersy
John F. Scott
Milo Powers
Allison
Dond
Ulery
Utlery
Muncie Council Funds Municipal Coal Yard
In Muncie a fight over coal weights emerges as officials set aside 15000 dollars to create a municipal coal yard to sell coal at cost. Arrests have been made in short weight cases and threats of boycotts loom amid dealer tensions.
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Muncie
Woman Seeks Son Believed Missing After Local Trains
Mrs Charles Kull of Gen Evieve Wisconsin reports a letter about a man killed by an NYC train east of Goshen a week ago. She suspects he may be her son who disappeared months ago.
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Marshall Chrisman
Charles‘Kull
Genevieve
Wis
Goshen
Fire damages Ligonier house owned by Miss Christener
The Ligonier residence of Miss Hor tense Christener, occupied by Rev. Rh O. Wockham and family, was damaged by fire. Christener carries a $2 600 insurance policy on the property.
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Ligonier
Officers elected for 1917 by M W of A meeting
The M W of A held a Thursday evening session on December 7 and elected officers for 1917. VV Consul S M Neterer, PP Consul W W Brown, W Adv P Lamar Edsall, Clerk J F Cary, Banker J F Lamb, Escort E E Eliott, Watchman Wm Hollenbaugh, Sentry John D Lash, Trustee Three Years Wm Mater, Physicians Dr J A Snapp A C Yoder and G W Kirby.
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M. W
M. Neterer
W. W. Brown
P. Lamar Edsall
J. F. Cary
J. F. Lamb
E. E. Eliott
Wm.Hollenbaugh
John D. Lash
Wm. Mater
Vphysicians
J. A. Snapp
A. C. Yoder
G. W. Kirby
Elshart County Jersey Cattle Club Meeting Speaker
The Elshart County Jersey Cattle Club will meet at the courthouse next Saturday afternoon with Prof Kraege of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin as speaker. In the evening Prof Kraege will speak at New Paris.
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Elshart County
Jersey Cattle Club
Court House
Kraege
Fort Atkinson
Wis
New Paris
Fish Plunder Prompts Lake Drainage Concern
More than 2000 fish were taken from Orr Lake near Plymouth and placed into Pine Lake near Laporte as Orr Lake dries up due to extensive drainage. The action highlights environmental stress from water management in the area.
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Orr Lake
Plymouth
Pine Lake
Laporte
Raids at South Bend nab ten in city sweep
Ten persons were caught in police raids at South Bend. Investigations targeted a gambling den at 115 North Michigan Street and a billping at Noi0544 West South Street.
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South Bend
North Michigan Street
West South Street
Mrs Head Granted Damages in Williams Railroad Case
Plymouth milliner Mrs. Robert Head was awarded 5000 dollars after suing for 10000 over the death of her former husband Omer Williams while employed on a railroad. The case reflects compensation for the Plymouth resident's loss.
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Robert Head
Plymouth
Omer Williams
Hospital Receives Pastry Sale Proceeds in Check
The hospital association received a check for 292.78 dollars today from last week’s pastry sale. The contributor list omitted Mrs. John Williams’s name in the hospital supplies roster.
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Hospital’ Association
Lst
John Williams
Winona College Receives Fine Egyptian Antiquities Collection
A significant acquisition arrives at Winona College featuring an Egyptian antiquities collection. Details indicate a notable donor and planned display events in Spahn Hall during weekend activities.
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Winona College
Dance Postponed Due to Illness of Mrs Emory Ulrich
The Spohn hall performance by pianist Mrs Emory Ulrich has been postponed due to her illness. The event will now take place next Friday evening.
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Emory Ulrich
Spohn Hall
Postmaster General Burleson Reports 5.2 Million Surplus
The annual report from the Postmaster General Burleson shows a 5,200,000 dollar surplus for the present year. Details highlight improved revenue streams and efficiency gains across the Postal Department.
Postmaster General Burleson Reports Postal Service Improvements
The annual report shows a $5.2 million surplus for the year and $12.5 million over three years. It outlines plans to fuse utilities into the postal system, expand telegraph and telephone access, revise second class rates, standardize buildings, extend aerial mail experiments, and broaden the classified service for postmasters. Growth of parcel post is cited as reducing living costs as ninety million packages are handled monthly.
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Washington
Burleson
Post Office Department
Eadress
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Interstate Commerce Commission
Widespread Senate Probe on Election Expenditures Planned
Washington December 9 Special Senator Kern announces a broad, winter senatorial investigation into election expenditures. Democratic leaders support it. details include whether a subcommittee or a special committee will carry it out, with focus on Indiana Ohio Illinois and West Virginia and possible extension to other states with alleged overspending.
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Washington
Kern
Senate
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Indiana
Ohio
Hinois
West Virginia
Marshall to Address Scottish Rite Meeting in New York
Vice President Thomas R. Marshall speaks at a New York Scottish Rite gathering and plans to depart for Prescott Arizona next week to spend Christmas with Mrs. Marshall's parents.
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New York
Thomas R. Marshall
Farmers Institute program at Goshen College announced
A detailed two day program for a Farmers Institute at Goshen College on December 15 and 16 features speakers W O Mills J L D Harper from Purdue University and County Agent Metzger. The event aims to educate on modern scientific agriculture and dairy farming with lectures on profitable dairy herds clean milk feeding and corn production plus related discussions.
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Goshen College
Farmers’ Institute
W. O. Mills
J. L D. Harper
Extension Department
Purdue University
Purdue
Goshen
Metzger
Department of Agriculture
Bre
Stutsman
Goshen Colege
Vres
J. E. Hartzler
Poultry Management,” Co
W. D. Mills
J. D. Harper
Vaudeville Va Rat Strike Looms As Performers Rally
Rumors say the White Rats will strike tomorrow over pay, threatening dark houses across vaudeville venues as the walkout proceeds as scheduled.
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White Rats
Case Dismissed in South Bend Fire Bugs Trust Suit
At South Bend the long standing ar son case against Benjamin Kahn, once accused of being a member of the fire bugs' trust, was dismissed.
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South Bend
Benjamin Kahn
Fire Bugs’ Trust
Elkhart Anti Tuberculosis Society to Meet in City Hall
The Hikbart County Anti Tuberculosis society will meet in the public health room at Elkhart city hall on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock.
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Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Hikbart County Anti-Tuberculosis Society
Elkhart
Kendallville City Grapples With Growing Boy Tramps
Mayor faces a growing issue as many boy tramps are taken into custody in Kendallville. Officials search for solutions while public concern rises about welfare, placement, and urban truancy.
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Kendallville
Farmers Institute to be held in Syracuse this January
An annual Farmers Institute will be held in Syracuse on Tuesday and Wednesday in January. The event spans two days and aims to educate local farmers on the latest agricultural methods and practices.
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Farmers’ Institute
Syracuse
Man Committed Suicide After Love Breakup in Indiana
Louis Lang 25 committed suicide at the Ludlow home in Mooresville after being scorned by Stella Ferguson who raised doubts about their engagement. He drank prussic acid and died. coroner investigates. Lang had worked previously for trainer Earl Beck with the racehorse King Knight and had appeared despondent over failed engagement.
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Mooresville
Ind
Louis Lang
Claude Ludlow
Stella Ferguson
Stenotype Company
Ludiows
Miss Ferguson
Lang
Ludiow
Goshen
Earl P. Beck
King Knight
W. H. Foster
Elkhart
Beck
North Main Street
Joseph H. Lesh
Mr. Lesh
Indianapolis
Mr. Beck
Laing
Town woman accused of short weight meat sales
A Goshen town woman and a farmer woman face charges of short weight and misrepresentation in selling meat. Purchasers Mrs Henry Hale and Mrs Samuel Taylor say two hams marketed as eight pounds each weighed six and six and a quarter pounds, with claims they were shoulders trimmed to resemble hams. Prosecution threatened.
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Goshen
Henry Hale
Samuel Taylor
Eighth Street
Waubee Gravel Plant Shuts for Winter at Milford
The Waubee Gravel works at Milford closes for winter but has an order for 2000 cars of gravel to honor. Management will hold the order and book spring demand while preparing to boost output facilities, possibly requiring heavier machinery.
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Milford
Milford Thas
Judge Drake Hosts Banquet as Lagrange Bar Association Formed
Goshen judge James S. Drake, re-elected to the Elkhart Lagrange circuit for six years on November 7, banqueted Lagrange lawyers at the Herendeen Inn. Lagrange Bar Association elected Otis L. Ballou as president. The event noted the death of Judge James D. Osborne who helped shape the bench and who admitted Ballou, Drake, and John W. Hanan to the bar.
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Judge Drake
James S. Drake
Goshen
Elkhart- Lagrange
Lagrange
Herendeen Inn
Lagrange Bar Association
Drake
Otis L. Ballou
Lagrange Standard
Yrake
Goshen Attorney Writes Brief Compliment to City Man
A. S. Zook, attorney for a Goshen man, recently opened a letter praising a local figure Wm. Loy of Rochester. Zook, 65, is noted for his fine handwriting as he drafts a succinct note in three minutes.
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Rochester Sentinel
A. S. Zook
Goshen
Wm. Loy
Bill
Funeral Services for Daniel Stouder
Funeral services for Daniel Stouder were held this afternoon at one o'clock from his late residence near Indiana Avenue and at two o'clock at the West . ts! Sie.
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Daniel Stouder
Indiana Avenue
Roumanian Prisoners Reported by Central Powers
A Berlin report states seventy thousand Roumanians have been taken as prisoners by Central Powers forces. The figures are issued as part of wartime dispatches from Berlin.
Von Mackensen Army May Proceed Toward Saloniki
Berlin reports 70 000 Romanian prisoners 184 cannon and 120 machine guns captured as central powers push into Romania. Rumors swirl of King Constantine breaking with the Entente and a Greek rear attack on Saloniki. Von Mackensen’s army expected to move toward Saloniki if Greece joins the campaign. Artillery fighting continues at Hill 301 Verdun with German and French forces in contest.
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Berlin
Central Powers
Roumania
Teutons
Greece
Constantine
Saloniki
von Mackensen
Suchi
Activi
Verdun Front
German Warship Breaks British North Sea Blockade
London dispatch reports a German warship has broken the British blockade of the North Sea. A captain said his vessel was held up and searched in the Atlantic before reaching London with the claim. The craft is described as a regular light cruiser, not a converted cruiser.
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London
North Sea
Atlantic
Change in Goshen Postoffice Leadership
Montelle H. Wissinger, a Goshen letter carrier for over 20 years, is promoted to superintendent of the mails, succeeding Martin J. Lehnur who becomes assistant postmaster. Bernard J. Paine, the senior substitute, moves to Wissinger’s former letter carrier post.
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Montelle H. Wissinger
Goshen Post Office
Martin J. Lehnur
Bernard J. Paine
Mr. Wissinger
Anchorage Soldier on Strike Duty in Frigid Weather
In Anchorage Alaska John D Sherwin a local soldier on regular army duty endures a 50 degree below zero cold. South of Anchorage stalled railway trains require thawing with steam via hose to resume service.
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Anchorage
Alaska
John D. Sherwin
Mercury
Goshen Woman Fears Sausage Prices Too High
A Goshen resident phoned the Democrat office to complain about local sausage pricing. She alleges dealers are buying at 16 cents and selling at 24 cents, claiming an investigation will prove the overpricing.
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Goshen
Democrat
Man and Goshem Woman Warned for Adultery Nearby
A man of foreign birth and a Goshem woman living in adultery at a location near the business district were today given warning by Marshal Chrisman.
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Goshem
Marshal, Chrisman
Moler Barber College Catalogue Explains Quick Trade Training
Our illustrated catalogue explains how we teach the barber trade quickly and offers free mailing. Moler Barber College, Chicago, provides timely pages detailing curriculum and methods.
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Moler
Chicago
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