Indiana Red Cross drive adds thousands in three states
Indiana led a regional Red Cross push with a December count of about 379,000 members, an increase of roughly 54,000 and near the Indiana quota of 450,000. The three states combined showed a total around 1,206,000 as twenty five chapters surpassed their targets. Officials credited statewide canvassing efforts and the effort to cover Goshen and nearby churches.
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Cleveland
Indiana
Red Cross
William Ganson Rose
Ohio
Kentucky
Churches of Goshen to canvass Red Cross districts Friday
Goshen churches will canvass residence districts in the Red Cross drive next Friday. Each church assigns its workers to specific areas with meeting at 9 o clock in the public library assembly room for instructions and materials.
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Baptist Church
A. Shultz
North Main Street
Fist Reformed Church
H. S. Reichard
Goshen
M. E
A. P. Teter
Red Cross
Sanders-Egbert workers join Red Cross in Goshen chapter
Sixty-eight employees of the Sanders-Egbert Co. joined Goshen chapter of the American Red Cross and each paid a dollar dues for the year from January 1 to December 31, 1918.
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Sanders Egbert CO
RED Cross
Sanders-Egbert Co
Goshen
American Red Cross
Income Tax Officer to Visit Elkhart County in 1918
The Democrat reports Collector Peter J. Kruger will send a federal income tax officer to Goshen and Elkhart from January 2 to January 19 1918 to assist taxpayers at no cost. It is estimated 1633 taxpayers exist in the county with returns due by March 1 1918 and penalties for noncompliance include fines or jail.
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Internal Revenue
Peter J. Kruger
Elkhart County
Goshen
Elkhart
Troney
London Air Raid Kills 10 and Injures 70
London reports a German air raid last night resulting in ten deaths and seventy five injuries, with little property damage. One raider was downed and another destroyed near Kent. two crew were captured by an armed trawler.
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London
England
War Office
Kent
Navy Secretary Daniels and Rep Britten clash in hearing
Secretary of the Navy Daniels sparred with Rep. Britten during the first session of the House naval investigating committee. Britten pressed about complaints to the Navy by Vice Admiral Sims. Daniels refused the line of questioning calling it improper but said Sims had been given all possible information.
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Washington
Navy
Daniels
Rep
Britten
House Naval Investigating Committee
Navy Department
Sims
Indiana Food Admin Issues World War I Ration Rules
Indiana housewives and public caterers must follow U S Food Administration rules after January 1 1918. Bread prices are set wholesale seven cents per loaf and retail twelve to fourteen cents. two loaves for seventeen cents recommended. Several weekly “wheatiess” and porkless days to curb shortages. county councils to enforce orders.
Warning to Railroads Over IWW Planned Disease Attacks
Indianapolis December 19 members of the state council of defense were told by H R Curry that the United States Food Administration has information the I W W planned to kill cattle and hogs in yards and feed pens using chemicals to trigger foot and mouth disease and cholera. The council ordered maximum publicity and urged watchfulness for attempts to reduce meat supplies or inflate feeder alarm.
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Indianapolis
United States Food Administration
Industrial Workers of the World
Indiana State Council of Defense
H. R. Curry
Monon
State Council
General Sarrail Succeeded by Guillemet at Saloniki
London dispatch reports General Sarrail, commander of Entente forces in Macedonia, has been recalled and will be succeeded by General Guillemet of the French army at Saloniki. Unclear if the change signals any shift in allied policy amid longstanding uncertainty.
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London
Athens
Sarrail
Macedonia
Saloniki
Guillemet
Entente
Government to Take Entire Wood Alcohol Supply
The government will seize the country’s entire output of wood alcohol immediately under an agreement with distillers. Private consumers will receive allocations through licenses issued by the priorities board.
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U. S. Govt
Washington
War Industries Board
Priorities Board
Sinking of City of Naples Reported in Atlantic
An Atlantic port reported the sinking of the British steamer City of Naples December 5 while under convoy of a destroyer. The City of Naples was sent to the bottom by a German submarine, according to the arrival today of an American steamship.
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Atlantic
City of Naples
Berlin claims 2000 prisoners taken in northern Italy
Desperate fighting continues in northern Italy as Austro German forces storm Italian positions on Monte Asolone and surrounding defenses. Berlin reports that more than 2600 Italians have been captured amid ongoing combat.
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Berlin
Italy
Monte Asolone
Mary B Rohrer dies in Elkhart pneumonia at 60
Mary Bender Rohrer 60 widow of William Rohrer died at the Depot hotel in Elkhart where she had been a guest for two weeks at 2 30 yesterday afternoon after a two day illness of pneumonia Surviving are one daughter and two sisters She formerly lived in Elkhart and had been in Chicago but returned to Elkhart two weeks ago
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Mary Bender Rohrer
William Rohrer
Depot Hotel
Elkhart
Early Wheat Prospects Fade On Record Plantings
Washington December 19 Winter wheat planted on the largest acreage ever. December 1 showed the lowest condition on record. The department of agriculture forecasts a crop of 540000000 bushels, with final output dependent on weather conditions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Three Indiana Militia Regiments Planned Under Gerrard
Colonel Charles A. Gerrard announced after a conference with adjutant general Harry B. Smith that Indiana will organize three regiments for the new state militia. About thirty three companies have mustered or are ready for muster, with highly regarded personnel. The Goshen company will be mustered Friday night.
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Charles A. Gerrard
1St Infantry
Indiana
Harry B. Smith
Gerrard
Artillery Fighting Continues on Western Front
Reports from various sources indicate ongoing artillery duels on the Western Front with no detailed statements released from the theatre.
Passenger coach damaged in collision at Winkler siding
A. Co. and B. and N. I. passenger coach collided with a New York Central freight at Winkler siding in South Bend at 12 45 a.m. The interurban was en route from Michigan City to South Bend. No passengers were aboard and the crew escaped injury.
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Winkler Siding
South Bend
Michigan City
Colgate Company Indicted for Federal Law Violations
Norfolk Va December 19 Colgate and Co. was indicted by the grand jury in the U S court for violation of federal laws. The firm refused to sell its products to dealers who would not agree to dispose of them at prices fixed by the company.
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Norfolk
Colgate & Co
U. S
Burgman brothers jailed in Allen County on intoxication charges
Henry and Fred Burgman of Fort Wayne were arrested in Allen County Jail on intoxication charges. An insistent voice greeted Henry as Ired entered the bastille, underscoring a rough scene in the confinement.
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Henry
Fred Burgman
Fort Wayne
Allen County
Ired
Germans Repulsed Twice at Argonne in French Front
Two German assaults against French positions in the Argonne were repulsed with heavy German losses. The fighting occurred near the Argonne sector with French defenses holding.
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Ger
Argonne
Associated Press
The
Robbing Ray Stores Arrests Reported in Midwest
Marion Schlotz and Harry Risk were arrested in Fort Wayne for robbing Ray, Indiana stores. They were transported to Coldwater, Michigan for processing and charges.
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Ray
Marion Schlotz
Harry Risk
Fort Wayne
Ind
Coldwater
Mich
Tax collectors mobilize 56 field agents across Indiana
Internal Revenue Collector Kruger of Indianapolis will deploy 56 field agents statewide to aid in computing and collecting the income tax under the war revenue measure. George D. Marks of Marshall County is named a field agent.
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Internal Revenue
Kruger
Indianapolis
George D. Marks
Marshall County
Cottage Meetings At Baptist Homes Tonight
Friends and church members are invited to mid week cottage meetings at 7 30 p m at Ed McClintic North Second street Mrs Jacob Ulery WW7 Cottage avenue Thaddeus Dick 524 South Tenth street and A S Miller 113 Plymouth street Come and enjoy these services.
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The
Baptist Church
Ed. McClintic
North Second Street
Jacob Ulery
Cottage Avenue
Thaddeus Dick
South Tenth Street
A. S. Miller
Plymouth Street
School Children Vaccinated in Indianapolis Epidemic
All Indianapolis school children have been vaccinated as smallpox epidemic prevails in the city. Local health officials urge continued vigilance and vaccination efforts to curb spread.
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Indianapolis
Farmer Shoots Pure White Rabbit Near Petersburg
Lawrence Peyton, a local farmer, reports shooting a pure white rabbit while hunting near Petersburg. The incident details a rare catch encountered during the hunt.
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Petersburg
Lawrence Peyton
Council of Defense Meeting Held by County Officials
The county council of defense met in the city yesterday afternoon with Judge Harman of the superior court delivering the keynote address to attendees.
Reid predicts Allied victory before Knife and Fork club
Sir Geo H Reid, a member of the British Parliament, told about 400 members at the Oliver hotel in South Bend last night that the Allies would win World War I. He predicted an Allied victory and spoke on the war effort and the role of Britain.
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Knife and Fork Club
Oliver Hotel
South Bend
Geo. H. Reid
For Sale Two Bob Sleds and Transportation Equipment
For sale two bob sleds and one feed cutter plus three dray wagons. Contact Jerry Klase regarding price and availability.
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Jerry Klase
Bridge Collapse Nearly Wrecks The Big Four Train
The Big Four passenger train left at 6 22 a m narrowly escaped a serious wreck when a bridge a short distance north of Marion collapsed immediately after the train crossed.
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Marion
Baker Acquitted in Theft and Embezzlement Case
John R. Baker of South Bend was charged with stealing and embezzling property of Thomas Simonton worth $707.50 and was acquitted.
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John R. Baker
South Bend
Thomas Simonton
Many Wild Geese Seen Nearby In Recent Observation
Local reports note many wild geese in the vicinity recently. Bird watchers and residents report a large influx and ongoing sightings across the area.
Bride Clara V Broden Weds Edward Thomas in Elkhart
Miss Clara V. Broden and Edward Thomas of Elkhart were married in Elkhart by Justice Brumbaugh, sealing their vows in a simple ceremony.
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Elkhart
Clara V. Broden
Edward Thomas
That City
Justice Brumbaugh
Very Slow Progress in Answering Questionnaires
Registrants show slow progress in completing the questionnaires with many still unanswered. Authorities note ongoing outreach efforts to raise response rates and encourage timely submissions.
Kesler Undergoes Appendicitis Operation in Goshen
Martin V. Kesler a Goshen real estate broker underwent an operation for appendicitis last evening at Goshen Hospital. No complications were reported and he is resting at the hospital.
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Martin V. Kesler
Goshen
Goshen Hospital
Porkless Saturday Drives Indiana Food Conservation Move
Porkless Saturday is the latest measure in Indiana's food conservation program aiming to reduce pork consumption on Saturdays and stretch scarce supplies. Local officials promote meatless meals to ease distribution and wastage concerns.
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Indiana Food Conservation Program
Raising Quarantines
Elkhart lifts diphtheria quarantines as local health officials report improved cases and reduced outbreak risk. authorities encourage continued vaccination and watch for new detections in surrounding areas.
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Elkhart
Primary Election Dates and Nominations Outlined
The article lists the May 7 1918 primary and November 5 1918 general election dates, plus detailed nominations across state, county, and township tickets. It notes retiring officers, party affiliations, and potential renomination of Congressman Barnhart with Republican challenger Hickey mentioned.
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34Th Judicial Circuit
Elkhart
Lagrange
Elkhart Township
Rimpler
Bemenderfer
Bartholomew
Swart
Sanford
Winship
Kinney
Holdeman
Griner
Leer
Chatten
Justice Fryberger
Justice Scott
Grocers Meet As City Retailers Discuss Price Plans
Practically all city grocers attended a Retail Grocers Association meeting chaired by George T. Smith. State secretary AL Dogue outlined plans to end the credit system and cut free delivery to ease the high cost of living. No final action. next January meeting to decide. Dispatches from Indianapolis report Indiana bread prices: one pound loaf 7 cents wholesale and retail, two loaves for 17 cents. city pricing 10 to 15 cents per loaf. Bakers say profits are not sustainable under current rates.
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George T. Smith
AL Dogue
Indianapolis
Indiana
Land appraisal costs hit railways after congressional ruling
Railroad land appraisal costs exceed ten million dollars yearly following a 15 month old congressional ruling. Scott Thomas, ex sheriff of Elkhart county, works for the N Y C as local appraiser. R J Burman and A F Kirsten have been in the area for over two months for the Big Four interests.
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Congress
Scott Thomas
Elkhart County
R. J. Burman
A. F. Kirsten
Big Four
Suit Over Canary Bird Ownership At Ham mond
Mrs A Manis sues over a canary worth about 60 cents. She loaned a male canary to neighbor Mrs A Binder who has a female canary. Five birds were born and each woman claims the odd one. The offspring were to be shared equally.
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Hammond
A. Manis
A. H. Binder
Births Reported for Holderman and Kauffman Families
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. August Holderman of Cres cent street. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kauffman are parents of a daughter.
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August Holderman
Crescent Street
Claude Kauffman
Near Destruction Fire Strikes The Stern in Elkhart
A furnace overheated and sparked a blaze that barely missed destroying The Stern building in Elkhart, causing alarm but no fatalities. Local fire crews contained the flames with no injuries reported.
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Elkhart
Goshen Merchants See Lighter Christmas Business
Local merchants report holiday sales in Goshen are behind typical levels this year with fewer shoppers and slower turnover than in prior seasons.
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Goshen
Coal miners urged to skip Christmas holidays for fuel conservation
United Mine Workers of America officers in Indianapolis call on miners to work through Christmas and New Year, allowing only two holidays to conserve coal for factories, railroads, and public institutions amid a national coal famine. the statement stresses patriotic duty and public need.
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Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Mortuary Record Notices
Rogers Abbie M. Rogers four years old wife of Allen E. Rogers died at an Elkhart hospital after an appendectomy complications her husband and one son survive Clason Infant child of Mr and Mrs Garrett Clason died last night at the parents home East Goshen
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Rogers
Abbie M. Rogers
Allen E. Rogers
Elkhart
Clason
Mer
Garrett Clason
East Goshen
Death of Mrs Mary Hosterman in Elkhart Burns
Mrs Mary Hosterman aged 68 of Elkhart died at 10 this morning in a hospital from burns after her dress caught fire while thawing frozen pipes at her Goshen avenue home. A daughter Isabelle was severely burned. She leaves a husband a daughter and a son.
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Mary Hosterman
Elkhart
Goshen Avenue
Isabelle
States Target for Final Prohibition
The anti liquor forces target California Connecticut Delaware Florida Illinois Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Missouri Nevada New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island Texas Vermont Wisconsin and Wyoming to block nationwide prohibition. Thirteen of these states can prevent the prohibition amendment from making the United States a dry nation.
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California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Illinois
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Nevada
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Texas
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wyoming
United States
Elevator Owner Killed In Train Collision at Nora
Asa B. Hinshaw 36, owner of a large elevator at Nora Indiana, was killed when a Monon train struck the auto he was riding in. The tragedy occurred as the vehicle was on the crossing.
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Asa B. Hinshaw
Nora
Ind
Funeral services for Mervin Barthol announced
Funeral services for Mervin E Barthol son of Mr and Mrs Louis Barthol will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock in the Pleasant View church, with burial to follow.
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Mervin E
Louis Barthol
Pleasant View Chure
Another Ford Sold to Abe Roth in Goshen
The Kelly Motor Co. sold a new Ford to Abe Roth of Goshen, marking another vehicle transaction in the local market.
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Ford
Kelly Motor Co
Abe Roth
Goshen
Lagrange Short on Fuel Prompts Church Bazaar Reminder
Lagrange faces fuel shortages while residents are urged to attend the Christmas Bazaar and cafeteria supper Friday evening at the Baptist church. The notice emphasizes community support and event details.
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the Baptist Church
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Army Ordnance Bureau
Senate
Stoddard
Marlin Arms Corporation
Col. Rice
Ordnance Bureau
Ordnance Department
Col. Thompson
Gen. Crozier
Bureau
Plymouth Avenue
Christian Church
Morris Peterson
Purl Street
Seventh Street
Trinity Lutheran Church
C. J. Waltner
M. E. Church
Wahl
Purl
Seventh Streets
English Lutheran Church
John Keehley
Jefferson and
Sixth Streets
Canal
First Presbyterian Church
A. Vannuys
First M. KE
Harry GC
Harman
Lincoln Avenue
Fifth Streets
Father Hottenroth
Elkhart River
First Brethren Church
West Goshen
Church of the Brethren
M. D. Stutsman
Christian Reformed Church
W. Kole
Middebury Street
Railroad
Olive Street
St. Mark’s M
A. L. Lamport
Middlebury Street
Secretary OF Navy
U. MW. OF A
Indpls
Ine
Harry E. Barnard
Indiana Food Administration
Food Administration
Council OF Defense
Naples
Associkated Press
Elkhart Hotel
Indianapolis Herald
Dem
Barnhart
Rochester
C. W. Miller
John Ja. Moorman
R. C. Stephens
Chas. A. Carlisle
Andrew J. Hickey
Hickey
Laporte
Grocers
Mortuary Record
Barthol Child
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