16 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1919
Page
1
DI rector Hines submits new recommendations as White House offers no details on railroad plans. Rail chiefs seek prewar compensation figures amid unclear guidance and ongoing debates over funding and policy.
The article reports a mass move by 4000 Chicago saloons to close operations following a health inspection and new prohibitions. It notes that bar owners, including Mrs David Ros, face closure after alleged contamination and poisoning linked to a greens dish.
German and Allied experts meet to discuss the dispute over reparations for the sinking of German warships at Scapa Flow. The conference is led by Lewis Louchner, French representative on the preparatory committee, with officials from both sides in attendance.
A fragmentary report notes Farmers Mutual insurance details and a Sunday afternoon event at a residence east of New Pavl with discussions about a certain safety incident. The muddled text mentions Morehouse, Mas Rowe Saciews, and a household gathering raising questions about a boy attendee and the ongoing meeting.
A fragmentary report mentions South Bend relatives and ties to St. Josephs Arigtedes Cad. It references travel on the New York Central line and discusses local conditions around Month Bend and Pisehon. The text is garbled but indicates commuter routes and family connections in the region.
Fire crews responded around 1 30 am to the Stambaugh residence at 105 South Bevenu Street. The second story suffered fire and water damage while investigators determined the cause to be accidental. Neighbors reported heavy smoke and flames as firefighters worked to control the blaze.
Prices for beef and pork fell in Chicago markets with beef down amid widespread declines. Pork and lard weakened while perishable cuts faced sharp reductions as demand and supply shifts influenced overall retail pricing.
Folia Mingser 70 formerly of Goshen died December at his home in Hannibal Missouri. He worked as a baker for Roll & Grass years ago. He was brother of Jacob Minger deceased.
The total from the health bonds and seals sale stands at 818 dollars, reflecting continued fundraising activity. A note highlighted high school students participating in the effort, signaling local youth engagement in the campaign.
The Health Bond sale by Goshen High School and grade pupils raises 755 dollars plus Red Cross Seals. Senior class wins pennant for largest bond sales, and freshman class wins for total bonds and seals. Mayor Wim. E. Charnely leads donors with 50 dollars. Notable supporters include Anthony E. Kindred and Leona Pollock, David Davis, Evelyn Wilkinson.
National Chairman Will H. Hays told the Republican state central committee in Detroit that the nation is unprepared for peace and that the party is the counties' salvation. He called for strong federal regulation without government ownership and opposed taxes that kill initiative, proposing a large inheritance tax and urging legislation to provide adequate taxes, closing with a call to Lincoln and Roosevelt patriotism.
The Indiana department of conservation and Richard Lieber were advised by T. F. Frazier of the Syracuse Water Power campus and a representative of the Baltimore & Ohio railway company that plans to build a dam at Wawasee next spring to hold the lake at a set level, and the plan has been approved by the railway company.
Washington reports virtually normal coal distribution with the railroad administration delivering all coal as combined and rescinding the 25 percent cut in coal allowances. In Ohio mining activity falls to about 74 percent of normal with production expected to nearly cease today.
The Elkhart County Trust Co mailed Christmas savings checks totaling 15400 to club members. Liberty Loan purchases have reduced the overall sum in recent years, but the clubs starting now are expected to gain popularity and grow.
The House Agriculture Committee approved an amendment to renew the sugar control provisions under the food control law, restoring presidential power to regulate prices and movement. The Senate continuation of the United States sugar equalization board through 1920 was ordered favorable. Nellie the horse, 40, owned by Mrs. Lizzie Lynn, and oldest in Montgomery County, died at Crawfordsville.
The forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperatures. No significant precipitation expected and temperatures will remain mild and steady through midweek.
The Goshen College community reports $200,000 raised in two years for debt liquidation and an ongoing five year fund drive aiming for $100,000 annually and a $260,000 endowment. Fall term enrollment stands at 225 with 102 in college, 74 in academy, and others in various departments as the college plans for expansion and improved facilities.
London dispatch reports a Soviet communique claiming Novo Nikolaevsk fell to Bolshevik forces. It states over 5,000 Kalchak prisoners were taken, along with numerous guns and several Kalchak generals.
The state conservation department cooperates with Congressman J. Hickey of Indiana to locate a government fish culture station at Michigan City. Hickey has introduced the bill in Congress for its establishment, now pending before the House committee on marine resources.
Mrs Martha Jones aged 35 wife of A A Jones well known here died this afternoon in Sterling flat apartments Elkhart from complications of diseases She was born January 2 in White Pigeon Michigan Funeral will be at Tosa om Saturday burial in Grace Lawn cemetery
In a jury trial session, 14 men charged with rioting faced indictments tied to rioting in Elkhart September 4 5. The court heard two indictments, one accusing five men of taking part in a September 5 demo, the other charging 23 men in a separate demonstration. A jury of 12 was sworn, including Robert Larimer Andrew Ganger J H Rupie Charles A Peoples John Etsinger Harry Long F Floyd Cathcart Otto Dockow Melvin L Kirkderfes Otis Tigh. The defense excused five jurors and noted a kinship link between Isaac Schrock and defendant Oliver Plhink. Morgan Greenwood and LF Dodge were excused.
William Lewis, 77, longtime Goshen seed merchant, died at 12:35 this afternoon at his home 415 South Fifth Street from paralysis and gangrene. Survived by his wife and one daughter Miss Mabel Lewis.
Rose Peterson of South Bend is detained on larceny charges tied to robberies of several stores. Her younger brother, held for his age, has been released. In Plymouth a dog poisoning scare causes widespread concern as fatalities rise.
Federal Judge Anderson has not set a date for the trial of the miners officials charged. The case proceeds to the next legal steps with no timetable announced.
Alexander Howat president of the Kansas district of miners faces court action on contempt of a federal injunction. Officials claim Howat aided the local strike while keeping other workers from returning to work. A federal judge set appearance for next Monday as the case progresses.
President Wilson spent over an hour on the south portico of the White House today despite extremely cold weather.
The program for the union week of prayer meetings runs Monday through Friday starting Jan 5 at 7 30 pm. Each evening features a different church and speaker with themes on awakening the church through self examination vision of world needs cooperation revival of family religion and call for workers.
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