German Austrian ministers press Brest-Litovsk talks for peace
Petrograd dispatch reports German and Austrian foreign ministers Dr Von Kuhelmann and Count Czernin will travel to Brest Litovsk to begin general European peace negotiations with Bolshevik Leon Trotzky. Trotzky reportedly informed allied embassies armistice talks reached possible results but the message had not yet been received. An informal allied diplomat conference yielded no firm decision.
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Trotzky
National Prohibition Now Up To States For Action
Congress sent the constitutional amendment for national prohibition to the states for ratification within seven years. The Senate approved 47 to 8 without a roll call after the House endorsement 28 to 128. Representative Barnhart of Indiana voted for prohibition.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Barnhart
Rochester
Indiana
Mayor elect of Michigan City granted German alien enemy permit
Fred Miller, mayor elect of Michigan City, has been granted a German alien enemy permit to enter barred zones of his city. The decision was announced at the office of U S marshal Mark Storen in Indiana. Also receiving permits were two city councilmen and two policemen, all Democrats.
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Indianapolis
Fred ©. Miller
Michigan City
Mark Storen
U. S
Indiana
Sugar Men Warned of Shortage By Babst Testimony
Earl A. Babst president of the American Sugar Refining Co testified before the Senate investigating committee that sugar men warned of a shortage last spring due to famine stories and later feared large sugar exports abroad.
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Washington
Earl A. Babst
American Sugar Refining Co
Senate
Former Kerensky Near Petrograd With Troop Support
A dispatch from Haparanda at the Finnish frontier reports former Russian premier Kerensky, supported by several thousand troops, has appeared near Petrograd. Bolsheviks are said to have sent forces against him.
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Copenhagen
Kerensky
Russia
Petrograd
Haparanda
Sweden
Senator Sterling Seeks War Freight Director Post
A joint resolution by Senator Sterling proposes appointing a general freight traffic director to coordinate transportation during the war. The measure was referred to the Interstate Commerce committee for consideration.
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Washington
Sterling
Interstate Commerce Committee
Senate Orders Investigation of Ship Building Dept
The Senate moved to investigate the entire shipbuilding organization amid red tape and inefficiency charges. Senator Harding's resolution sped through. the Commerce Committee will lead the probe during the holiday recess. Chairman Hurley announced Rear Admiral Harris’s resignation and Charles Pier’s appointment as general manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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Washington
Government Shipbuilding Organization
Senate
Harding
Rep
Ohio
Commerce Committee
Congress
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Harris
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Charles Pier
Chicago
Americans Poorly Equipped Says Rep Medill McCormick
Rep Medill McCormick of Illinois testified to the senate investigating committee that American overseas forces are deficient in heavy artillery and suffer shortages in ordnance and clothing. His remarks contradicted Major General Crozier’s earlier testimony in executive session, highlighting concerns from the battle front.
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Washington
Senate
Crozier
Medill McCormick
Ilinois
McCormick
General Crozier
Men of Draft Age May Enlist Through Local Boards
Provost Marshal General Crowder announces new routes for draft age men to join the colors at their own request. Only white men may enlist and only in infantry signal medical and quartermaster units. Coast artillery field artillery cavalry and engineers are not accepting applicants.
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Washington
Crowder
Infantry
Signal Corps
Medical Corps
Quartermaster Department
Coast Artillery
Field Artillery
Cavalry
Engineers
Regular Army
Tremendous Air Program Dismissed Briefly
Washington reports the vast air program of the American army is treated in a short paragraph in the chief signal officer the annual report. It notes the Liberty motor is under development and compares favorably with top European engines for power and efficiency. The signal corps aviation section details expansion and ongoing work.
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Washington
Army
Signal Service
Signal Corps
Cummins Orders Senate Inquiry Into Rail Transport Findings
Washington December 18 Senate Interstate Commerce Committee ordered an investigation into the Interstate Commerce recommendation for solving railroad transportation difficulties. The inquiry, requested by Senator Cummins of Iowa, will meet during the holiday recess and report recommended legislation.
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Washington
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Interstate Commerce
Senate
Cummins
Iowa
Congress
Government Majority of 48 Seats in Canada Elections
Ottawa reports indicate the Dominion government will hold a clear majority of 48 seats with three in doubt. Four seats were deferred and one seat shifted to the opposition. The results reflect early returns received up to noon today.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion of Canada
Infantry Fighting Reported on French Front in Alsace
Infantry fighting is reported on the French front in the Upper Alsace region. The engagement favored French forces amid spirited artillery action along the Rhine canal.
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Upper
Alsace
Rhine Canal
Kester Divorce Granted in Afternoon Proceeding
Mabel M. Kester was granted a divorce from Martin L. Kester this afternoon.
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Mabel M. Kester
Martin L. Kester
Red Cross drives 100 canvassers in Goshen Friday
The Goshen American Red Cross plans a citywide membership push next Friday with 100 canvassers covering districts. Annual dues are one dollar, with prior enrollees in July not needing renewal unless the plan is adopted nationwide.
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Big Red Cross
Goshen
American Red Cross
United States
Guy W. Dausman
South Seventh Street
Red Cross
Court House
F. Spohn
James S. Drake
Circuit Court
Whitmer and Barthol Mortalities Noted in Elkhart Area
William D. Whitmer died of cancer of the face at his daughter’s home in Elkhart. He leaves three sons and four daughters. Ellen M. Oliphant died in Elkhart at age nine from diphtheria. Mervin Earl Barthol, nine months old, died at home in Jefferson Township. He is survived by his parents three sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Oliver Plow Plant to Close Week of Christmas to Aid Poor
The Oliver plow works at South Bend will shut for the week between Christmas and New Year. Coal normally used at the plant during that period will be turned over to the St. Joseph County fuel administrator to be distributed to help the worthy poor of South Bend.
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Oliver Plow
South Bend
St. Joseph
Two Convicted Thieves Sentenced to Michigan City and Jeffersonville
Gustav Ludwig and Max Schumann were sentenced to Michigan City and Jeffersonville after their conviction for stealing goods from American Express Co. They were moved to the institutions this morning after being held in Elkhart to identify a large number of packages.
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Gustav Ludwig
Max Schumann
Michigan City
Jeffersonville
American Express Co
Elkhart
Express
Funeral for Mrs Bienz to be held at church and cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Lucinda A Bienz will be conducted tomorrow afternoon from the church at two o'clock and from the Church of the Brethren at 2 30 o'clock Rev J W Kitson will officiate Burial will take place in Oak Ridge.
Christmas Rush Starts as Postal Workers Work Overtime
The Christmas rush begins with the post office workforce already busy. Postal employees report high parcel volumes and extended hours to handle the surge before the holiday.
Hertling replies to Lloyd George on peace talks
Germany's chancellor states peace by negotiation with Britain is out of the question. In an interview with Wolff Bureau he denounces Lloyd George as a criminal and bandit and says Britain rejects a just peace, making negotiation impossible.
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London
Germany
Great Britain
von Hertling
Wolff Bureau
Germa
David Lloyd-George
England
Prussia
Tloyd-George
Lloyd- George
British Public Roiled by German Sea Raid Sinkings
London news reports a German raid sinking 11 ships in a North Sea convoy, prompting renewed criticism of British naval leadership. The Tyne raid last week adds to the setback as German ships reportedly escaped and the cruiser assigned to guard the convoy was absent.
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London
North Sea
House of Commons
Admiralty
Tyne
Test Vote in House Reveals Suffrage Support Strength
Washington report notes a test vote showing suffragists seven votes over the two thirds needed to refer the constitutional amendment to the women's suffrage committee rather than the elections panel. The rules committee plans a final decision on January 10.
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Washington
House
Woman's Suffrage Committee
Elections Committee
House Rules Committee
Farmers Urged to Hold Hog Market Amid Glutted Chicago Market
Washington Dec. 18 The food administration counseled farmers to hold back hogs because the Chicago market is overstocked with pork beyond packers capacity due to congested transportation. J P Cotton head of the meat division urged not to dump hogs on an overcrowded market.
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Washington
The
Food Administration
Chicago
J. P. Cotton
Demarest Discusses Elkhart Fuel Situation at Indianapolis
Melvin A. Demarest Elkhart county fuel administrator spoke with State Admin Woollen at the Hotel Severin. He said fuel dealers are cooperating with the administration and noted efforts to move Indiana coal to relieve Goshen, the county’s most serious coal shortage.
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Indianapolis
Melvin A. Demarest
Elkhart
Elkhart County
Admr
Woollen
Demarest
Hotel Severin
Indiana Coal
Northern Indiana Railway Plans Improvement in Mishawaka
The Northern Indiana Railway Co plans service improvements along its line with emphasis on Mishawaka and neighboring towns to enhance travel and freight efficiency.
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The
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Mishawaka
Wanted Experienced stenographer at Davis Bournonville Co
Job listing from Elkhart Indiana seeking an experienced stenographer. Indicates good wages and placement by Davis Bournonville Company. No further details provided.
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Davis-Bournonville Co
Elkhart, Ind
Goshen Soldier Enlisted in Ambulance Unit to Spend Holidays
Rob T. D. Toms, 19, former Daily Democrat carrier and Goshen native now in Camp Sherman Ohio, writes of army life and cold weather while awaiting holiday visit to grandparents in Goshen. He left Detroit to join the United States Army last September and is stationed at Camp Sherman.
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Myrtle Franklin
Detroit
Mich
Goshen
B. F. Toms
South Ninth Street
Mr. Toms
Goshen High School
Saxon Motor Car Co
Camp Sherman
Local notes from Fort Wayne and nearby towns mix of ages and incidents
Rohanna Thompson reaches 100 in Fort Wayne while R J Joutz in peril at Blytheville Arkansas. An interurban collision near Winona and an explosion in Elkhart injure a family. Marion man Edward Miller found guilty of bigamy after eloping with Edith Jones. Pickpockets misidentify themselves at South Bend station. Frankie Mason fights Pete Herman. Mason knocked down twice in a 10 round bout. For sale items include two bob sleds and a feed cutter.
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Rohanna Thompson
Fort Wayne
R. J. Joutz
Columbia City
Blythesville
Ark
Carl Funk
Warsaw
William Hamlin
Elkhart
Henry
Florence
Burns
Edward Miller
Marion
Miller
Edith Jones
Michigan
Wilda Schrader
Canton
Ohio
New York Central Railroad
South Bend
R. G. Stelmer
G. Logan
John Ryan
Edward Murphy
William Moffett
Murphy
Frankie Mason
Pete “Kid” Herman
Matt Kinkle
Cleveland
Mason
Frankie
Herman
German cruisers report success in North Sea raid
German bases announce that cruisers attacked a British convoy in the North Sea midweek and returned without losses. The Berlin report claims many prisoners were taken and notes fourteen vessels were sunk by German raiders, including seven neutral steamers, off the Tyne mouth.
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Associated Press
North Sea
Berlin
Tyne
Front News Brief on Austro German Advances
No further advances by Austro Germans on the Italian front are reported. Italians have regained some ground in recent days. Berlin statements claim small gains by Austro Germans in the Monte Solarolo region where Italian positions were taken.
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Monte Solarolo
Berlin
War Office declares West Front inactive amid heavy snow
The London War Office states the Franco Belgian front in the west is inactive due to severe snowfall. Operations are hindered as snow blankets the front and impedes movement and action.
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London War Office
West Front
London
Chester A Croop Writes From Columbus Barracks
Chester Adrien Croop of Waterford reports arrival at Columbus Barracks after passing aviation signal corps exams in Indianapolis. He describes 150 men under his charge, lodging at the Elks Club, meals at nearby restaurants, and widespread housing in city facilities due to full barracks while awaiting transport to Kelly Field in Texas.
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Chester Adrien Croop
Waterford
Aviation Signal Corps
Columbus Barracks
Postmaster Beane
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ohio
Elks Club
City Hall
Inlks Club
Masonic Home
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Township schools push Red Cross seals drive in Elkhart county
Elkhart county schools report 142.20 raised for Red Cross seals with more expected as Noble county plans to outdo the effort. Campaigners urge hustling the last days to fund a tubercular hospital in Elkhart, support visiting nurses, health education for youth, and aid for soldiers afflicted by tuberculosis.
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Elkhart County
Red Cross
Noble County
Federal food agent to address Goshen grocers and butchers
A federal food agent who arrived this afternoon will speak at a Goshen council chamber meeting of grocers and butchers at 7:30 this evening. The address will focus on food conservation as required by the war.
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Goshen
Council
Women take over ticket and freight offices at Wino na railway
Burton W Butler day ticket agent and E D Cox freight agent resign and are replaced by Miss Opal Peterson and Miss Della Rogers. The company also employs women in offices in other cities.
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Winona
No Successor Named for Retiring Deputy Warden Rigney
It is understood there will be no successor named for John E. Rigney deputy game warden of this district who will retire January 1 to become city marshal.
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John E. Rigney
Fern Winters Leaves Hospital After Appedicitis Surgery
Miss Fern Winters is released after ten weeks convalescence following an appendicitis operation at Goshen Hospital.
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Fern Winters
Goshen Hospital
Chiropractors organize with Warrington as head
Indiana chiropractors have organized with W. F. Warrington of Wabash named as the official head of the new group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Liberty Bonds First Interest Paid on December Fifteenth
The first interest on the initial Liberty Bond issue was paid Saturday December 15. The payment marks the start of interest disbursements for the program and reflects ongoing government bonds available to the public.
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Liberty Bonds
Common Council Adjourns 10 Meet Friday Jan 4
The common council adjourns for a 10 o’clock meeting on Friday January 4 to hear annual reports. Officials will review department presentations and financial summaries.
Eighth Street sewer accepted after council discussion
The Goshen common council in regular session accepted the Eighth Street sewer built by the McLaughlin Construction Co. Costs and assessments were explained, with city payment and rebates noted. Future hearings on the three assessment rolls are slated for January 7 1918.
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Spohn
Samuel Cripe
Manrow
Wei
John
Emma J
Margaret Wurster
Martha Kapp
Gustave Wurster
Rock Run Creek
Thomas Addition
East Goshen
Goshen Plumbing & Heating Co
Charles KE. Katz
William H. Charnley
Collins
Lehman
Eighth Street
McLaughlin Construction Co
Pittsburgh
Seventh Street
Cottage Avenue
Middlebury Street
Middlebury Road
Water Works and Light Committee
Goshen Veneer Co
Lincoln Avenue
Ninth Street
Funeral rites for Vinton V. Knapp held at St. Mark's
Funeral services for Vinton V. Knapp were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at St. Mark's M. W. church with Rev. A. L. Lamport officiating. Interment followed at Oak Ridge.
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Vinton V. Knapp
St. Mark’s M.W
A. L. Lamport
Oak Ridge
Indianapolis blackout nights plan struggles with adherence
Reports indicate the lightless nights program in Indianapolis is not being well observed. Officials warn of safety risks and urge residents to comply with curfew style restrictions to reduce energy use and enhance nighttime visibility.
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Indianapolis
Elkhart Mayor Smith II Recovers From Illness
Elkhart mayor F. E. Smith II faces health setbacks with tonsillitis. City leadership awaits his return while operations continue under interim guidance.
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