Fire at Bethlehem Steel munitions plant kills guard in Delaware
A fire of suspected incendiary origin erupted at Bethlehem Steel Co. munitions plant in Newcastle Delaware. It caused about 200000 in damage and one death. Theodore Jacobson chief of the plant guards was killed when struck by an exploding shell. Several workers were slightly injured during escape as flames spread through the shell loading department. The blaze began around midnight and by 9 15 pm was reported to be spreading to the rest of the building.
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Wilmington
Del
Bethlehem Steel Co
Newcastle
Theodore Jacobson
Jacobson
Rep Tinkham Fires First American Shot At Austria
Dec 12 report states Rep. Tinkham of Boston fired an Italian 149 millimetre gun at Austrian positions on the Piave. The act marks him as a non combatant under war rules and could expose him to execution if captured.
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Tinkham
Austria
Italy
Rep. Tinkham
Boston
Piave River
Piave
Washington
Allenby's Army Enters Jerusalem as British Take City
The British forces under General Allenby enter and take complete possession of Jerusalem after surrounding the holy city. Snow disrupts Austro German operations in northern Italy as heavy bombardment and fighting continue on other fronts.
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Jerusalem
Aflenby
Palestine
Holy
Brenta
Piave
Italy
Russia
Ohio Governor Surges Ahead on Coal Shortage
Gov James M Cox of Ohio defied federal fuel officials by ordering solid train loads of coal sent to hard hit counties. He warned Washington that lack of relief would erode public confidence. Federal administrator at Cleveland declined to approve Cox's action.
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Columbus
Jas. M. Cox
Ohio
Federal Fuel Administration
Washington
Cox
Lakes
Cleveland
Tragic Hunting Accident Involving 10-Year-Old Stepson
In Pedignapedie Wilbur Boyce stepson of Roland Vodesing was killed during a hunting mishap while playing with a 14 year old Frederick Hone of Bicknell Indiana. A firearm discharged after the playmate slipped. The gun carried by John Dad is tea Cemr.
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Wilbur Boyce
Roland Vodesing
Pedignapedie
Plaadue Hamter
Fhotenn
Odes Prederick Hone
Bicknell
Ind
Jomdad
Tea Cemr
Fragmentary note about safety hazards and wrapping materials
A garbled text fragment references dangers connected with wrapping materials and a furnace. It mentions authorities, a city, and an unclear requirement or warning about lattice and carpets, but the readable facts are minimal. The piece reads as a cryptic note on hazardous wrapping and fire risk with no clear actions or dates.
Hindman Prisoner Case in St Joseph County Court
Fragmentary notice reports Willian G Hindman tied to a case in St Joseph County law court with unidentified defendants described as youths. Readers are warned the text is incomplete and details remain unclear.
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Willian G. Hindman
Santt Bend
Identified: Train Victim BWhrd Sutton- Held
The victim identified after the Nickel Plate wreck near Fort Wipe is BWhrd Sutton- Held, age 37, listed as a teameter. His teammate provided the identification.
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Fort Wipe
South Bend Poultry Show Draws About 1000 Birds
The annual South Bend poultry show unfolds with roughly 1 000 birds exhibited showcasing local and regional fowl breeders and their prize birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Halifax Death Toll revised after munitions ship blast
A revised Halifax death list from the munitions ship explosion lowers totals to about 1 600 to 1 600 with roughly 200 bodies still under debris. Thousands are displaced with 500 to 500 people partially or totally blind and 200 children reported missing. Relatives are returning as refugees move back into the city.
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Halifax Harbor
Chimdian
Inquiry into Conduct of War Begins in Congress
Washington December 12 Congress opened an inquiry into the war's conduct with the Senate Military Committee examining the War Department's arming and equipping work. Major General Crozier, chief of ordnance, cited obstacles from the 1916 National Defense Act and delays in estimates and appropriations.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Military Committee
War Department
Crozier
Ordnance
Dismissal of All Russian Ambassadors and Staffs
Petrograd December 1 The Bolshevik foreign minister Leon Trotzky issues a decree dismissing all Russian ambassadors and staffs for refusing to denounce the Kerensky government. The Bolsheviks also dispersed the senate and all courts, creating revolutionary tribunals. County judges resisted and were arrested by soldiers.
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Petrograd
Leon Trotzky
Keremsky
Senate
People's Commissionaries
Solliers
Bolsheviki Defeated Near Mohilev in Russia
Reports from Petrograd citing the London Times correspondent say Russian forces newly arrived at Mohilev clashed with Bolshevik garrison. A shock battalion and Cossacks advanced on Mohilev and routed the Bolsheviks, according to the dispatch.
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London
Mohilev
Russia
Petrograd
London Times
Robbery at Nedsom Jewelry Store Reported in South Bend
The 6821 Nedsom jewelry store in South Bend was robbed with a stack of valuables taken. A tagio driver and others were at the scene as officers investigated. The thief shattered the display window with an iron bar.
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Nedsom Jewelry
South Bend
Titao Ts
AL Mae
New
Unclear text from council report line items
Fragmentary OCR text references a council meeting and national government actions but content is unreadable and lacks clear entities or outcomes for summary.
Minor Leagues to Suspend Operations Amid Unclear War Strains
Unclear OCR reads as a report of minor leagues potentially suspending operations due to ongoing conflicts and logistical troubles. The fragment mentions cities, teams, and unnamed organizers facing disruption, with no precise dates or outcomes available.
John Oswald-99 Birthday Observed in Bedford County
John Oswald of Pardon Township marked his 99th birthday yesterday. Born in Bedford County Pennsylvania, he reached a long life milestone reported by local officials.
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John Oqeward
Pardon Township
Bedford County
Dee
Death of Mrs Charles Adams in Columbia City Home
Mrs Charles Adams, 61, died at her Columbia City home shortly after suffering heart disease. The obituary notes she lived there and passed away following the medical event.
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Charles Adams
Columbia City
Very Big Attendance at Statewide War Conference
Attendees from multiple regions expected for a two day program starting tomorrow afternoon. Vice-President Marshall to preside and deliver remarks amid a broad roster of military and civilian officials.
Mass meeting to open state war conference presided by Gov Goodrich
Indiana's state council of defense hosts a large war conference in Indianapolis with Gov James Goodrich presiding at the opening session. U S Vice President Thomas R Marshall and Lt Paul Perigord of the French army will speak, with John Philip Sousa's Marine Band performing. Local leaders like Medill McCormick and Bishop Charles D Williams expected as speakers. Goshen delegates Anthony Deahl and William C Peters also to attend.
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Indianapolis
Tuidiana State Council of Defense
Thomas Ro Marshall
United States
John Philip Sousa
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Highland Park
Gary
James P. Goodrich
John Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
Goodrich
Medill McCormick
Unois
France
England
Italy
McCormick
House of Representatives
Charles D. Willams
Episcopal
Michigan
Red Cross
A. B. Anderson
Indiana
Paul Perigord
Writley
Extension of Price Fixing Power to Iron and Steel
The Federal Trade Commission argues extension of the government price fixing power beyond food and fuel is necessary. It urges a temporary administrative body to set reasonable prices for prime necessities and to regulate raw materials and finished product distribution, based on wartime experience, in its annual report to Congress.
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Washington
Federal
Trae Commission
Uni
Congress
Brazilian Gypsy Chief Paroled To Brazil After Terre Haute Murder
Gov Goodrich frees Demetro John a Brazilian gypsy chieftain who killed his common law wife and her paramour near Terre Haute. Parole hinges on return to Brazil. John linked to Miller Costelo Mendis weapons case and Tony Mendis killed Rosa Aller and his son John Mendis at Michigan City.
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Indianapolis
Goodrich
Demetro John
Terre Eauteawl
Michigan City
John
Brazil
South America
Miller-Costelo-Mendis Weopsies
Latte Ata
Tony Mendis
Rosa Aller
John Mendis
Fatally Burned Goshen Woman in Home Fire
Mrs. Martha Currier aged 65 a Goshen resident died after her flannel gown ignited while starting a fire at 527 South Third Street. She ran through the house spreading flames to a portion of the interior and later died at Goshen hospital with severe burns.
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Martha Currier
Goshen and
South Third Street
Daniel Neff Dies in New Paris Home at 40
Daniel Jeremiah Neff age 40, native of Elkhart County and long-time New Paris resident, died at his home at 8 am from heart ailment. Survived by wife, two sons Homer and Roy, sister Mrs. Solomon Stim, with services Friday at 10:30 am at Union Center Church nine miles southwest of New Paris. Burial in church cemetery.
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Elkhart County
Daniel Jeremiah Neff
New Yales
Daniel Neff
Middlebury
Homer
Roy
New Paris
Big Four
Man Walks Six Miles in Blizzard to Reach Train Connection
In a harsh winter journey, Caph Abert Stamp of Cann Ceant Rockford IL traversed six miles in a blizzard to reach Kimmel and miss his train connection at Cromwell. He then hired a vehicle on the B and O line as car troubles mounted.
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Garrett
Rockford
Elis
Stanshowe
Cromwell
Kimmel
B&o
Phe Uerehitne
Phe
Endy
Antoef
Burris to Move Law Offices to Irwin Building Site
Junior I Burris will relocate his law offices from the I O O F building to the second floor of the Dr A J Irwin building on East Lincoln Avenue at the site of the former Irwin theatre. Dr Irwin will occupy rooms in the same building.
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Jr. I. Burris
Dr. A. J. Irwin
East
Lincoln Avenue
Irwin Theatre
Dr. Irwin
Uncertain Storm Messages Delay Coastal Freight
Storms in the estuary hamper stock movements and meat shipments. Piled freight may be accepted for points while Poledo and allied radirosed agencies issue advisories.
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Est
Chase Osbern Seeks Senate Seat Amid Reform Platform
The former Michigan governor, a Republican, runs for the United States Senate. His campaign advocates for suffrage, nationwide prohibition, and universal civil duty.
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Chase OS. Bern
Michigan
United States Senate
Steed Wee Alden Smith
Mir. Oh. Hern
Red Cross Benefit Card Party Planned Friday Evening
A card party for the Red Cross benefit will be held Friday evening at the K of P hall. Everyone is invited to attend this community event.
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Red Cross
K. of PP. Era Reems
Dee
Record High Lard Price Hit 38 Cents Per Pound
Lard is selling at 38 cents per pound, the highest price recorded in this section and possibly anywhere.
Misionewaka to Chiliport trip noted in local sketch
A garbled note details Herrs W Bool driving a Mitehetante from Misteawaka to Chiliport Miss and mentions a 7 year old Mr Heed. The Alpha Girls of the First Re formed chore make candy for Sunday school boys in the army.
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W. Bool
Misinewaka
Misteawaka
Chiliport
Heed
First Reformed
Commissioned at Fort Benjamin Harrison and stationed nationwide
Mr Hoover, aged about 60, was commissioned as a first lieutenant at Fort Benjamin Harrison and is now with his wife and three sons in Saint Francis Kansas awaiting orders to Camp Funston Fort Riley by December 15. He has a long soldiering and civilian career including service in the southwest and various enterprises after 1907. He is a member of several fraternal and religious bodies and his portrait hangs in Indianapolis Masonry.
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Fort Dbenjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Saint Francis
Cheyene Couny
Kansas
Camp Funston
Fort Riley
Kan
Hoover
Goshen
Mir
John M. Hoover
Lincoln Avenue
Elkhart
Draine
Fort Taruachaceu
Ariz
Fort Garant
Treaver
Southwest
Wid
Enouge
Port Benjamin Taurison Ave
Hoover Farm
Flk
Hermosillo
Old Mexico
Copper Queen Mining Co
Dvusbee
Cochise
Miss Winters
Minstrel Show by Tri Kappa in Elkhart
Alpha Rho chapter of Elkhart to stage an all star minstrel show at the Orpheum theater January 8 and 9 to raise funds for a Red Cross ambulance in France. Proceeds to state sorority for charity. Rehearsals at 125 West Franklin Street. dancing party raised over 3125 for Red Cross.
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Tri Kappas
Elkhart
Tri Kappa Chapter
Alpha Rho
al Og
Field
Orpheum
France
Hi West
Franklin Street
Moose
Teed
Fire Destroys Big Herz Barn
Fire destroyed a hog barn owned by J. S. Collins of Chicago located five miles north of South Dend. Loss is estimated around five thousand to six thousand dollars. The blaze started in the barn and spread to the adjacent yard and straw stacks, killing much of the stock. The farm is well known nationally, drawing stockraisers from across the country.
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Big Herz
J. S. Collins
Chicago
South Dend
United States
Sunshine class meeting and church society notices
The Sunshine class holds its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Chapman's 415 First St on Thursday with officer elections and strong attendance requested. The Ladies Aid of the First Reformed church will gather Thursday at Mrs. C Van der Mel’s 517 S Third St. The Woman's Bible class of the 1st Christian church meets tomorrow at Mrs. C D Merriman’s 916 S Sixth St.
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Chapman
First St
The
First Reformed Church
Woman's Bible
1St Christian Church
C. D. Merriman
S. Sixth Street
Supreme Court Dismisses Damage Suits Over Train Detention
The New York Central Railroad escape from liability as the state supreme court ruled the police, not the railroad, were responsible for detaining Mrs Cora Heeran and her mother Mrs Lucinda Burton at Syracuse. The case stemmed from a murder farm mystery link with Mrs Heeran once suspected as Bella Gunnes.
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N.Y. CL Railroad
Cora Ts. Heeran
Lucinda Burton
Syractuse
Heeran
Bella Gunnes
Indiana
Supreme Court
Nolice
Local High School Basketball Opener Set Friday
The Stuart High School quintet meets the Crimson and White five in the season’s opening game on East Lincoln Avenue. The match marks the start of a home series as both teams aim for early dominance.
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McNaughton
Lincoln Avenue
Stuart High School
Crimson and White Five
Home Guards Plan Evening Drill at Band Park Pavilion
Members of the Home Guards company will meet tonight at the band park pavilion for drill at eight o clock. All current members and those intending to join should be present this evening.
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Home Guards Company
Band Park Pavilion
Hogs Bring $11 500 From Warsaw Shippers
Warsaw cattle and hog shippers Calvin Gilliam and Logan Kimes sold 51 head of hogs weighing a total TH thousand pounds for 11 500 dollars. The sale highlighted strong demand at local markets.
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Calvin Gilliam
Logan Kimes
Warsaw Cattle and
Tog Shippers
Mayo Brothers Diagnose Taggart With Stomach Trouble
The Mayo Brothers at Rochester Minnesota have definitively diagnosed Thomas Taggart's ailment as stomach trouble. He is reportedly under care and the diagnosis settles questions about his health.
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Mayo Brothers
Rochester, Minn
Thomas Taggart
Tracas Divorce Case Filed in South Bend
James C. Tracas sues Rebecca Tracas for divorce in South Bend. Married in Niles Michigan on June 25 last year.
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James C. Tracas
Rebecca Tracas
South Bend
Niles, Mich
Liberty Guards Proclaimed by Governor Goodrich
Indiana Governor Goodrich issues a proclamation calling citizens aged 18 to 45 not in service to form liberty guards known as the Liberty Swords. The adjutant general will command the militia, with units to be formed in communities upon petitions of 50 to 150 citizens for emergency duty and military instruction.
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Indianapolis
Home Guards of
Indiana
Goodrich
Liberty Swords
Liberty Guards Teny
Hoover Wins Four Thousand Dollar Judgment
Loring B. Hoover former assistant corporation counsel of Chicago won a $4,000 judgment from Judge Baldwin in the Circuit Court against the city for legal services provided after his resignation. Hoover is son of Jonas Q. Hoover of Goshen and Elkhart and married to Miss Revell, daughter of Alexander H. Revell, a Chicago furniture dealer.
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Hoover
Loring BR. Hoover
Corporation Council of Chicaga
Baldwin
Circuit Court
Chicago
Corporation Courc
Mr. Hoover
Jonas QO. Hoover
Goshen and Elkhart
Miss Revell
Alexander H. Revell
Haymakers Elect 1918 Officers At Meeting
At last evening’s meeting the Haymakers elected 1918 officers including Haymaker Lute Coates as head, Fred Fittline as assistant, Geo Bemenderfer as overseer, E Gardner as Bh of D L, Chas Shives as K of B, Ralph Mack as Co. of S, Harry Gardner as B of D, and Burr Whippy as Trustee.
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Lute Coates
Fred Fittline
Geo. Bemenderfer
D—L. E. Gardner
B. —Chas. Shives. Co
Ralph Mack
Harry Gardner
Vacation Plan Reduces Christmas Break To One Week
School officials amend the calendar to shorten the Christmas vacation to one week and two days and abolish the spring break. The change reduces winter recess while preserving a 15 week summer vacation. Christmas break begins Monday December 24.
County Coal Administrator Visits Goshen For Fuel Shortage Meeting
County Coal Administrator Demarest visited from ikhart to confer with Goshen fuel sealers. The session revealed about 200 tons of coal remain in the city, sufficient for roughly one month under current conditions.
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Demarest
Ikhart
Coal Shortage Seen Relieved by Dealers
Dealers report a partial easing of the coal shortage with prices stabilizing and supplies improving, though concerns remain about future demand and delivery times.
Fort Wayne Friars Face $3000 Loss This Year
The Fort Wayne Friars football team reported a financial setback, losing over $3,000 within the current season.
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Fort Wayne Friars
Another Ford Sold to Sheet Metal Specialty Co
The Kelly Motor Co sold a new Ford to the Sheet Metal Specialty Co, marking a local automotive sale. The deal highlights a continued demand for Ford vehicles among regional manufacturing businesses.
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Ford
Kelly Motor Co
The
Sheet Metal Specialty Co
Christmas Bazaar and Pastry Sale at New Paris
The Baptist bazaar is postponed one week. The ladies of the M. E. church at New Paris will hold a Christmas Bazaar and Pastry Sale December 14 and 15.
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the Baptist Bazaar
Ladies of the
M. E. Church
New Paris
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Penn
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Marshall
Gov. Goodrich
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William C. Peters
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Fort Riley, Kan
Hart Township
Afr. Hoover
Thoro
Moorefield
Indhanapolis
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