20 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1919
Page
1
Private Fleer Embler and one Mexican were killed in a border clash near El Paso Texas as authorities begin an official investigation. U S and Mexican authorities report brief gunfire incidents while guards and protestors observe the border area.
Members of the Farmers Co operative Association met at Adel for a session to transact association business. The minutes noted officers did not wish to act on certain proposals and planned events for the next gathering.
Mrs. E. M. Williams is named Director of Child's Work and feted for leadership. The article highlights her role in overseeing projects and programs, noting community involvement and recognition from local figures.
Fragmentary OCR describes a man charged amid references to moonshine and whiskey, with garbled phrases making exact details unclear. No confirmed date, place, or names are readable.
A local figure announces a bid for a civic position amid ongoing discussions in the community. The entrant emphasizes public service and policy priorities while campaigning across neighborhood meetings and public forums.
Associated Press reports a second confession by Harris Newcenterial regarding the murder of his sweet heart Freda Lesser. Evidence will be offered on Monday morning as the case resumes with no court session today. Prosecution expects to rest by Monday night and both sides aim to finish by Christmas.
An official Soviet statement says Bolsheviki captured Bolshevik town 20 west of Tomasky and took 2500 prisoners, according to the Aboscow Soviet headquarters.
Fragmentary report details a case involving coal theft and a request for liberty on bond. Text is garbled but indicates suspects and a court process with mentions of a big pour and police or city actions.
The text references a federation and presale event with athletes and matches across various teams. Key names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece implies regional sports competition and a notable game involving WD and Jerr Volel with outcomes or selections discussed.
Alby pleads not guilty to the murder of Florence Grisamer in South Bend. The defendant was arraigned in South Bend city court. authorities seek analysis from police chemists on Grisamer’s stomach contents. Relatives hold her wardrobe valued around $1,500 to $2,000 including a $400 coat and a diamond ring. Belle Davis turned over the items.
A proposed joint resolution, authored by Senator Vox, seeks peace with Germany and a return of material benefits from the Versailles Treaty. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the measure 7 to 0 and reports after holidays. If Germany does not concede benefits, commerce with German nationals could be halted by presidential proclamation.
J L Lewis acting president of the Wired Mine Workers of America denies a broad accusation in a district plea to the jury. He says the statements quoted against him are false and insists he did not admit any wrongdoing.
The Shamrock Club opened its new rooms on North Main Street last night with members and friends in attendance. The club started with about 75 members and will hold daily activities and evening social events.
A death sentence demand is sought in the Walter Baker murder trial of Carl Cook a Laporte grocer in St Joseph circuit court at South Bend Indiana. The case centers on Baker facing charges for the killing in South Bend with the court date and legal proceedings to follow.
St Johns school staged a Christmas program with songs and recitations led by Master Herbert Crreen who presented the pastor with a Christmas gift and cigars. Fr Hottenroth gave an address. Santa Claus distributed sweets as the school closed for vacation and reopens January 7. Applications for the second term are invited at 16 South Third Street.
The Indiana auditors gathered at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis and elected Hiram Newlin of Covington as president. Mishawaka plans a municipal Christmas tree display.
Albert Lowry of Decatur claims he is a brother of Alfred Lowry former Goshen mayor who died Sept 17. He arrived in Goshen to investigate a 15000 estate likely going to Indiana's common school fund. Lowry says Alfred was born near Shelbyville and vanished age five or six, later learned as mayor of Goshen. He and two half-sisters say they are heirs. about 34 people have filed claims but none are fact-based.
Washington delegates report the Democratic conference of senators delayed a planned meeting to consider leadership matters until January 15. The postponement follows a last night decision by party leaders to reschedule.
Coroners in Lawton Michigan returned a verdict that Maud Tabor died from an illegal operation. The body was found in a trunk at her home three weeks prior. Authorities focus on the Tabor family life as further inquiries unfold.
A freight train struck a special train from St John New Brunswick carrying steerage passengers from the Empress of France. Fifteen people died or burned to death and many others were injured as the engines and forward cars telescoped and the wreckage caught fire. Conductors of both trains were among the dead.
Strong forecast calls for a loud night tonight and Sunday with temperatures climbing. The outlook shows warmer conditions this weekend as winds ease and skies brighten.
Representatives of the railroad shop crafts with over 700000 members urged Director General Hines to renew talks on living costs and wage increases. Hines said he would in a few days offer more definite guidance and a further conference was agreed.
James Turles of Nappanee former Goshen resident buys two lots on South Main Street from the Harvey Coppes estate. He pays 4500 and plans to build within a few years. Turles previously co owned Olympia Carthy Kitchen and ran Candyland in Goshen.
Johu Siifer a Garrett meat market proprietor was found guilty of slander by a Allen County Superior Court jury in Fort Wayne. He must pay Mrs. Earl Willard 500 in damages for alleging Marjorie Raub was Willard's illegitimate child and for influencing affidavits from railroad men Joe Kerns and Gig Thompson.
The Wakarusa Tribune subscription price will rise to 2 dollars per year starting January 1, 1926.
Associated Press report from Wastlington states a Christmas tree will be placed at the White House and the Wilsons plan a quiet day. President and Mrs. Wiltson will keep to their rooms. Mr Wilse dines alone as daughters Mrs. William Gibles McAdoo and Mrs. Francis B. Sayre are not expected to be present with grandchildren.
The demand for Christmas trees this year exceeds supply with one third of normal stock available. Prices range from a few cents to a dollar, and many buyers fear none will be left in the final days before Christmas. Fire Chief Hampton offers safety tips to prevent fires from decorations and lights.
Clarence No Chandler of Deru was killed yesterday afternoon while hunting two miles east of Dunker PIL in Miami County. He crawled over a fence when his shotgun accidentally discharged.
President Wilson nominates Tolan Skel ton Williams again for the position of comptroller of the currency.
This record notes several divorce cases dismissed at plaintiff costs including Bessie Williams vs Floyd Williams and Catherine Miller vs William Miller. Miller Art Store vs Peter Potts and Howard Dwicht involves a mechanics lien with dismissal at plaintiff cost. Heckman divorce granted from Minnie Heckman on grounds of infidelity. Depositions in Maule Bowen vs North American Union ordered published.
In New York on December 20, supply and demand push tree prices down from two dollars each to six for sixty cents. Some dealers even give trees away to avoid freight demurrage, blamed on an army of speculators drawn by last year's profits. In other news, Floyd Felts of Syracuse and Edna Laughlin of Goshen wed in a morning ceremony by Justice S. S. Whisler, followed by Byron Jones of South Bend marrying Fae Airgood of Millersburg in the afternoon.
Furmes Mayor Kohler, who is serving on a federal grand jury in Indianapolis, arrived home late last night and plans to return tomorrow night. En route an interurban car he rode narrowly escaped wrecking when an axle broke.
Josiah Funk formerly of Pierceton has purchased a farm near Newberg Ofte, expanding agricultural holdings in the region. The transfer marks Funk's third farm acquisition in the past year and signals growth for local farming operations.
A 510 pound hog owned by Scott Clayton of Kageiusko county is reported in the notice. The Democrat can print Christmas cards on short notice but must receive duce orders before Tuesday night.
Congress plans a holiday recess with no formal message from leadership. The status of the sugar control bill and the president’s legislative program remains unclear as lawmakers depart without public statements.
After brief debate the Senate accepted House amendments to the McNary bill and Congress finished sugar control legislation. The action preserves wartime powers over sugar through 1990 with licensing by the sugar equalization board ending June 30. The railroads issue remains unresolved with no presidential message expected before Christmas.
Indiana Governor James B P Goodrich arrives in Brooklyn New York for a dinner of the New England Society where he will deliver his address that evening. Lola F E Kurtz of South Bend has filed habeas corpus action in St Joseph circuit court to recover Augusta M Kurtz eight year old daughter abandoned by her husband. Mrs Kurtz seeks custody now that she has funds and wishes her daughter returned to her care.
At the Thos. McCoy Post meeting in Elkhart last night members voted to start a Christmas fund drive. The goal is 8000 dollars to aid the Salvation Army before Christmas Eve.
At least 30 lives were lost when the tanker J. A. Chansler, bound from Portland to San Francisco, wrecked off Cape Blanco Thursday night. Earl Dooley, a crew member, washed ashore nearby with details of the disaster as the fire department responded to smoke at a local grocery furnace.
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