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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
1
Compromise program and a bipartisan peace treaty proposal move toward Senate action. Democratic senators from William J. Bryan era weigh conference ideas as taft supporters push for early debate. Continued discussion signals a broader peace effort before Congress adjourns.
ROVEN France December reports Capt Sir John Alcock first aviator to fly non stop across the Atlantic died this afternoon from injuries sustained when his plane fell yesterday. He succumbed despite medical efforts, ending the famed airman's long career.
Farmers of Elkhart County form a new local branch of the Farmers Alliance. Officers elected include President Frank Coe of One parish township, Views president Charles Cartaden of Concord township, Secretary Luther Justus, and Treasurer Guy Rieth. Meeting attended by members from the county.
Historian notes Lew Fuller’s clemency bid was rejected once more as he remains incarcerated for a wife murder in Misharis. Governor Geenrich wrestles with petitions from 18 individuals while multiple legal actions and commutations are debated by state officials.
President Wilson braves a real snow storm in a fur overcoat as crowds observe the scene. The garbled text mentions Wilson, snow, and a public setting, reflecting a period newspaper tone with emphasis on the president’s encounter with winter weather.
In a quiet day in the district court, jurors will be summoned for January 4 to hear numerous civil and criminal matters. In the estate of Alinon S. Leer, Mary A. Leer admin x was granted to sell real estate valued at 2500 dollars with bond filed by Bert Stutsman and J. Stutsman. Arnesta Gladys Shepard was granted a divorce from Glenn H. Shepard on cruelty grounds. Francis M. Heckman vs Minnie Heckman divorce hearing occurred this afternoon before Judge Drake.
A local briefing notes prices in food products are rising or fluctuating, prompting officials to monitor trends. Analysts expect possible effects on the cost of living and consumer purchases in coming weeks.
Chicago reports a probable trend of meat and food price changes following a antitrust settlement with major packers including Swift Armour Mecks Wilson and Cudahy. Officials warn the public may still feel pressure from higher costs while consumer groups urge restraint and monitor prices. Women campaigners oppose extortionate pricing and advocate buying as little as possible to curb inflation.
President Wilson nominated Frederick Van Nuys of Indianapolis to be United States district attorney for Indiana. The nomination was announced in Washington on December 19.
A Goshen medical meeting Wednesday night approved a 50 cent increase in all charges, with most physicians expected to accept the raise as medical service costs rise. Delegates from Kansas City including Blaston Neile Behner Wheeler and others attended with US cavalry officers and arranged for 16 horses drawn from Goshen to be shipped to Camp Grant Rockford.
A gunfire attack at 1 pm aimed at Viscount French the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland occurred as his party passed near Ashtown and Phoenix Park. A civilian bystander was killed, another civilian wounded, and a constable hurt. Lord French escaped unharmed. Five or six assailants fled.
An aviation group unites in the Midwest to organize the Mixsis de Wodhey Aviation Clubs. Representatives from two states meet in Chicago on OTDTS to coordinate cooperative efforts and support the association's goals.
A January conference is being called to address the rising cost of clothing. Officials and industry representatives will discuss inflation impacts, supply chain pressures, and potential measures to curb price hikes for consumers.
Assistant Attorney General Figg announces a January conference to involve all persons in wearing apparel production from raw materials to consumer. The goal is to cut rising prices and promote standard quality cloth and garments sold at reasonable prices to curb public extravagance in purchases.
Walter Method of Millersburg lies in critical condition after his clothing ignited yesterday afternoon inside the residence he shared with his brother. Ora A. Berkey, a nearby telephone lineman, found Method ablaze and helped remove burning garments before calling W. Q. Harper. Method suffered severe burns from the hips to the head and cannot speak.
Paris reports no official steps have been taken by French or British governments to contact U S political leaders about reservations to the Versailles treaty. Benjamin Witebie of Milford was killed in Iowa as a railway brakeman, crushed after being caught between two cars during a coupling. his wife and two children survive.
The Democrat announces new mail subscriber charges from Elkhart county and nearby areas at 41.00 per year effective after current term. All subscribers will get an account statement before year end. Renewing before Jan 1 1920 could save money as rates may rise soon for Elk Hart county readers.
Cloudy tonight and tomorrow followed by a rise in temperature on Saturday. The outlook indicates gradual warming into the weekend with no precipitation noted.
Two soldiers believed to be deserters from Camp Grant in Rockford Illinois set fire to a county jail. The blaze was extinguished before serious damage. One man declared the jail weak and threatened to burn with it. They awaited officers from Camp Grant to return them for promised plunder.
Hubert H Tyrrell 80 of Bourbon died at his daughter's home from age related infirmities. Survived by three sons and two daughters his wife Ella Chamberlain (deceased) was a Goshen native. Tyrrell long ago clerked at a Goshen general store. Goshen Rotary pledged $50 to Associated Charities at yesterday’s meeting.
Richard Olney of Massachusetts visited the White House to press President Wilson to proclaim immediate demobilization and lift the wartime prohibition ban.
The Democrat reports government driven print conservation leading to fewer advertisements and eight page editions. Proposals to drop to six pages after the year’s start are discussed as supply shortages worsen weekly.
Charles Kirkendorffer and Niles Kincade were arrested at their homes early this morning after being charged by the Big Four railway with stealing coal. They allegedly shoveled about a half ton from a coal car in the local yards. They were jailed to await Big Four officials and arraigned before Justice Whisler.
Roy Treesh of Milford buys the Milford residence recently vacated by George Ogden Jr., adding a local property transfer to the market.
Attorney General Palmer testified before a senate sub committee that the termination of the soft coal strike was a government victory. He said the men and union officers complied with demands and returned to work, with no actual settlement reached. A separate note states Charles Hughes of Leesburg sent cattle to the Chicago fat stock show sold to Armour and Company for $21,449.90 at $26 per hundred.
Private funeral services will be held tomorrow. The body of Florence Grisamer is at the home of her parents where the family will receive friends before the service.
South Bend police formally charged Joseph C. Alby with murdering Florence Grisamer of Goshen after her death at Belle Davis house on West Washington Avenue. Analysis of her stomach, sent to Indianapolis, is awaited. relatives claim Alby beat her regularly.
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