President Wilson To Spend Sunday In Carlisle England
President Wilson will travel to Carlisle England on Sunday where his grandfather once preached. He plans to attend a service and engage with local religious and civic leaders during the visit.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1918
Page
1
Wilson to Visit Carlisle Home on Birthday Weekend
President Wilson will visit his maternal grandfather's Carlisle home on Sunday near his 62nd birthday. He plans to attend worship at Lowther Street Congregational Church and see sites from his mother's childhood. Arrangements for city access and a formal address are not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Lowther Street Congregational Church
Compelled to Leave Paris by Former Russian Foreign Minister
Paul N. Milukoff, former Russian foreign minister, was forced to depart Paris after a July accusation. The Associated Press notes his expulsion as authorities deemed his stay unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Associated Press
VARS
Paul N. Milukoff
Aris
Returning Soldiers Say YMCA Canteen Charges Questioned
New York December 24 widespread complaint of homecoming soldiers being overcharged for services at overseas YMCA canteens will be referred to the war department for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
War Department
French Steamer Brings Yank Troops Home
The French line steamship France, serving as an army transport, arrived today in the United States with 38 officers and 55 enlisted men repatriated from France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Overseas Army
France
French Line
Undertaker Returns with Body of Mrs Place-Cost from Fond du Lac
Elmer Culp an undertaker arrived on the 2 07 New York Central train this morning from Fond du Lac Wisconsin carrying the body of Mrs Jess ie Place Cost Two of the Cost children rode with him the oldest child remaining in Fond du Lac
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Culp
New York Central
Fond du Lac
Wis
Jessie Place-Cost
Cost
Goshen Firms Print Calendars Amid Rising Paper Costs
Several Goshen firms issued hand some calendars this year due to higher paper prices. A Goshen retail concern reportedly paid $100 for its calendar supply as costs climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Whiskey in Warsaw: Amy Collins Found Drunk at Isil
A man identified as Amy Collins was found in Isil Warsaw in a drunken condition. Police report the incident details are noted but no further actions are specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Amy Collins
Isil
Indiana Liberan Churches Swing to English Services
In a shift affecting worship across Indiana, nearly all Liberan churches will offer services in English only. Church leaders cite broader accessibility and unity as the main reasons for the change, noting learners and congregants alike will benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Great Improvement In Condition of Major General Rhodes
Paris December 24 The condition of Major General Charles D. Rhodes who was injured in a plane crash near Louvres northeast of Paris Monday afternoon showed great improvement during the night He heads the American armistice commission and was the first American general officer to enter German lines after the armistice was signed He formerly commanded the 42nd or Rainbow division
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes
Paris
Charles D. Rhodes
Louvres
Germany
Rainbow Division
Germans Fail Armistice Compliance Report Says
Associated Press reports in Paris that Germany has not fully met armistice terms to surrender all submarines. The Matin notes a German submarine cruiser, newest type, off the Norwegian coast, accused of a four and a half month voyage without ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chavas
Ambassador to France Called Home for Brother Illness
William G. Sharp American ambassador to France is recalled to the United States due to the severe illness of his brother He plans to depart tonight from Paris to Brest and sail from New York on a transport Robert Woods Bliss will oversee affairs at the embassy during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
William G. Sharp
France
Wilson
America
Brest
New York
Robert Woods Bliss
Baker and Pershing Thank Andre Cardieu for Offer
Secretary of War Baker and Gen. Pershing reply to Andre Cardieu as head of the Franco American war commission. They thank him for the liberal offer to place French universities libraries and technical schools at American soldiers service. Commission studies details of the proposed organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Paris
Havas
Baker
Gen. Pershing
Andre Cardieu
General Commission
Cold Wave to Follow Storm Sweeps Chicago Area
A western storm moved east and brought snow south of Chicago today. Weather lines forecast a cold wave behind the storm as it lingers through the day with continued snowfall and strong winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Culf
Pvt Clifford Cassidy Wounded in Action Near Elkhart
Private Clifford Cassidy of Elkhart Indiana, long listed as missing in action, is now reported severely wounded in military dispatches from Washington dated December 24. The update confirms his status and location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Clifford Cassidy
Associated Tress
Washington
Elkhart
Ind
O Neill Named Real Estate Editor for Washington Post
Ronald S. O Neill former South Bend lawyer and son of William P O Neill Mishawaka lawyer and former lieutenant governor becomes real estate editor at the Washington Post after several months in a government post with the war trades board in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald S. O'Neill
South Bend
William P. O’neill
Mishawaka
The
Washington Post
Washington
War Trades Board
Three South Bend youths held on grand jury bail
Allen Dixon Lloyd Mattson and Paw McKinney of South Bend were held to the St. Joseph county grand jury on auto theft charges. The car belonging to H. D. Overlly was taken from in front of the Castle theatre in South Bend and the youths are under $200 bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Dixon
Lloyd Mattson
Paw McKinney
South Bend
H. D. Overlly
Castle Theatre
St. Joseph County
Daylight Robbers Loot Fort Wayne Jeweler Home
Robbers entered the Fort Wayne home of jeweler Robert Koeber during daytime and robbed jewelry and silverware valued at $1,000 while the family was out Christmas shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Koeber
Fort Wayne
South Bend trio charged with illegal whiskey possession
Alex Cassalia, John Klugart and John Chlemeniak are under arrest in South Bend on charges of illegal possession of whiskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Cassalia
John Klugart
John Chlemeniak
South Bend
County Surveyor Kinney Injured In Office Filing Cabinet Accident
Charles L. Kinney county surveyor was crushed beneath a falling steel filing case in the courthouse basement last night. He crawled to the John A. Lower home for care and was told by Dr. Ash he will be confined to his room for about three weeks. The cabinet toppled when Kinney stood on a drawer to reach a map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Kinney
John A. Lower
North Third Street
Court House
Mr. Kinney
Ash
Speaker Clark Seeks 1920 Democratic Nomination
Washington dispatch reports that Speaker Champ Clark plans to seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 1920. Friends in Congress say a formal announcement is not expected soon and Clark says he knows nothing of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Washington
Spankee Clark
Congress
Clark Himslf
Indiana Artillery Regiments Set for Fort Harrison Arrival
Indiana troops from the 139th field artillery of the 38th division are expected at Fort Benjamin Harrison early next week possibly Monday. The 137th field artillery departure time is not yet known. The regiments, formerly the Third and Fourth Indiana infantry, arrived in New York yesterday and are returning home with two batteries soon to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
139Th Field Artillery
New York
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Mark A. Dawson
Dawson
137Th Field Artillery
Third
Fourth
Indiana Infantry
Greathouse Resigns From Vocational Board Post
Charles A. Greathouse former state superintendent of public instruction resigns from the federal board of vocational education in Indianapolis stating he wishes to devote all his time to business. He sent his resignation to the White House this day December 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles A. Greathouse
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Federal Board of Vocational Education
White House
Congress Begins Christmas Recess After War Revenue Bill
Congress starts its Christmas recess with committees suspending work. The Senate, after approving the war revenue bill, takes a three day break until January 2, 1919, while the House joins the pause after a quorum failure blocked finishing general debate on the rivers and harbors bill before the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Christmas Weather Forecast Snow and Cold Turn Snow Flurries North
Christmas weather outlook calls for snow and much colder air tonight. Wednesday brings cold but generally fair skies with snow flurries possible in the extreme north portion.
Shooting Out Switch Lights Must Stop
New York Central railroad agent K Patnam in Goshen appeals to police to stop boys shooting out switch lights in yards. Federal law imposes a $5000 fine or up to 10 years in prison at Fort Leavenworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nh. K. Patnam
New York Central
Goshen
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Christmas Legal Notice About Dem Candidate
A brief public notice states the Democrat candidate will not be sued on Wednesday December 25 as part of a Christmas related clarification.
Funeral Services for Mrs Jessie Place Cost Held at Home
Funeral services for Mrs Jessie Place Cost were conducted at 3 PM at 701 North Sixth Street the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs A L Place. Rev Thnur man Mott officiated with Rev A Lamar Lamport of St. Mark's M E church ill with influenza. Burial followed in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Place-Cost
A. L. Place
North Sixth Street
Thnurman Mott
M. BE
A. Lamar Lamport
St. Mark’s M. Eo
Thanking Goshen Milling Co Flour Gift and Fr Hottenroth Remembrances
The Democrat staff acknowledges with thanks the annual gift of sacks of flour from Goshen Milling Co and recalls remembrances from Rev Fr G Hottenroth of St Johns Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Goshen Milling Co
G. Hottenroth
St. John’s Catholic Church
Delegation Demands Release of 300 Conscientious Objectors
A 20 member group led by Dr John L Elliot and Mrs Henry Villard will petition Secretary Baker for the immediate release from Fort Leavenworth of 300 conscientious objectors. The delegation includes relatives of the prisoners with terms from 10 to 30 years, and notes several Elkhart County residents are among the inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John L. Elliot
Henry Villard
Baker
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
Cost in Fond du Lac Shooting Suspect Improves in Hospital
Lewis David Cost of Goshen now shows marked improvement at St Agnes hospital after a double tragedy in Fond du Lac where he killed his wife Jessie Priace Cost and attempted suicide. Doctors expect recovery and the 12 year old son would be the principal witness if charged with murder. Cost has confessed and may plead for mercy at trial while lamenting his near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond DU Lac
Wis
Lewis David Cost
Goshen
Jessie Priace-Cost
St. Agnes Hospital
Cost
Need for Sidewalk Cleaning Ordinance Highlighted
The article notes Go shen Tang and Main Street commerce areas covered in slush as sidewalks remain uncleared. It urges the common council to pass a sidewalk cleaning ordinance without delay, citing historic city foresight from over fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Tang
Main Street
Lincoln Avenue
Democrat
Son Sends Letter Home From Toul France
Mrs. Carpenter of North Eighth Street received a letter from Corp Noble Snyder dated November 28, the first contact since August 24. Snyder and Todd Hershberger of Goshen were together three days at Toul, France, where rain and mud prevail. He expects to be home about New Years. Snyder weighs 145 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman E. Carpenter
North Eighth Street
Corp. Noble
Snyder
Corp
General Observance of Christmas in Goshen Tomorrow
Christmas will be generally observed in Goshen tomorrow with complete suspension of business. Goshen churches will hold annual Christmas exercises this week as industry and trade lines suspend tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Mishawaka Man Killed in Gary Railroad Crossing Crash
Charles Bramwell of Mishawaka was killed when a fast mail train struck the car at the Fifth Avenue crossing in Gary. His mother Mrs W R Bramwell, also of Mishawaka, was seriously injured. Also affected were Charles Smith of Chicago and young Evelyn Mora Ro, with the group in the vehicle. Bramwell recently mustered out of U S service at Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bramwell
Mishiwaka
Kiled
W. R. Bramwell
Mishawaka
Charles Smith
Chicago
Evelyn Mora
Fifth Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gary
Chine
Bramwell
United States Service
Camp Sherman
Chillicothe
Fort Wayne Operators Threaten Strike Over Pay
Telephone operators in Fort Wayne demand higher wages and warn they will strike if raises are not granted soon. The company has been given until Thursday to decide whether to accept a general strike plan that would disrupt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Reported marriage denied by young Miss Bauer
Rumor circulated that Miss Leota Bauer of South Bend and Sergt. Albert E. Freeman of Milwaukee were married. Miss Bauer, age 16, says no ceremony occurred and she denies the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leota Bauer
South Bend
Sergt. Albert E. Freeman
Milwaukee
Miss Bauer
Funeral Services for Francis H. Barron Held at Home
Funeral services for Francis H. Barron will be held at the home 109 Wilson Avenue Thursday at 2 oclock p m. Rev. W P Minton former pastor now at Defiance Ohio and Rev C Vander Mel of Goshen will officiate. Burial in Oak Ridge cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis H. Barron
Wilson Avenue
W. P. Minton
First Christian Church
Defiance
Ohio
C. Vander Mel
Goshen
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Five Men Injured in Streetcar and Fire Truck Collision
Five men were hurt at South Pend when a fire truck from No. 3 hose house, driven by Ed Tohulka, collided with a Michigan streetcar. Two men were seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pend
Ed Tohulka
No. 3 Hose House
Michigan
Local court fines four for intoxication pleas
Harry Hult Sherley Kline Halry Fine and Ford FEcton pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined by the Mavors court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hult
Sherley Kline
Halry Fine
Ford Fecton
Mavors Court
Harbor Improvements Sought by Michicon City Warris
Michicon City officials press for an appropriation to fund harbor improvements at the port. The proposal seeks state aid to upgrade docks and navigation aids, aiming to boost trade and safe shoreline access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michicon
Warris
Ohio Prohibition Takes Effect May 27
Statewide Ohio ban becomes active on Tuesday May 27, ahead of national prohibition. It will halt alcohol parties by Northern Indiana residents traveling to Blakeslee and Payne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
Blakeslee and
Payne
Indiana Orchards Co. executive found dead near Paoli
Walter A. Rouse general manager of the Indiana Orchards Co. was found dead in a bathroom at his Paoli home. The body was interred in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Rouse
The
Indiana Orchards Co
Paoli
Indianapolis
Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Strycker
Funeral services for Mrs. Catherine Strycker of west of New Paris were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the Union Center church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Strycker
West of New Paris
Union Center Church
Judge Eggeman to Sail Home From France Sunday
Fort Wayne judge John W. Eggeman who serves as Knights of Columbus secretary in France will depart for home this Sunday, December 29, aboard a voyage arranged through the wartime service. The notice appears in the Daily Democrat priced at 12 cents per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Eggeman
Fort Wayne
Knights of Columbus
France
Daily Democrat
Murdock Improves Steadily After Illness
Samuel T. Murdock of Indianapolis traction magnete, long ill, shows steady improvement as his health returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Murdock
Samuel T. Murdock
Indianapolis
Traction Magnete
New Fords Again Sold By Kelly Motor Co
The Kelly Motor Car Co sold a Ford one ton truck to N. W. Manrow of Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Motor Car Co
N. W. Manrow
Goshen
Capt Samuel A Peck Reports From Luxemburg Amid World War I Movements
Capt Samuel A Peck of the Rainbow division writes from Luxemburg to his parents in Indianapolis. He describes marching through northern France Belgium and into the grand duchy calling it a picturesque country like one big park. He notes costly food high prices and the rapid advance toward Germany while expressing pride and affection for his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Peck
East
Lincoln Avenue
Rainbow Division
United States Army
American Army of Occupation
France
Belgium
Grand Duchy of Luxemburg
Luxemburg
Grand Duchy
Germany
Germenus
States
Rhine
Anti-Saloon League Leader Denounces Whiskey Use
Rev. FL S. Shumaker Indiana anti-Saloon League superintendent says an investigation finds whiskey not desired as a treatment for influenza. He counters the belief that alcohol is commonly used in hospitals though reports indicate whiskey is being sent to several institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anti-Saloon League
FL S. Shumaker
Indiana anti-Saloon League
Missionary Society to Meet at Harman Home
The Thoburn Missionary Society of the ML church will meet at Mrs. Harman’s home on Jefferson street December 26 at 3 pm. A program includes a community sing of Christmas carols and a Christmas tree, with a large attendance hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoburn Missionary Society
ML Ob
Christmas Greetings from the American Red Cross
The message from Division Manager Refl Bourne at Division headquarters thanks Mrs. S F Spohn, Goshen Indiana, and all members for loyal support of Red Cross relief efforts. Dated December 23, 1918 in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
American Red Cross
S. F. Spohn
Goshen
Indiana
Nmas
Refl Bourne
Five Hurt in Fort Wayne Car Crash
Five persons including Louis L. Bart and family members were injured when the auto they rode in crashed into a tree near their Fort Wayne home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis L. Bart
Fort Wayne
South Bend Plans Big War Memorial Coliseum
South Bend aims to erect a large coliseum as a memorial for World War soldiers with bonds to finance the project. Citizens are urged to contribute links to the plan and support the bond issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
National Guard Reverts to Civil Status After Federal Discharge
The judge advocate general's office, approved by the secretary of war, rules that officers and enlisted men of the national guard revert to civilian status when discharged from federal service. This ruling effectively dissolves the guard as it existed before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Judge Advocate’s Office
Secretary of War
National Guard
Eight Major Demobilization Districts Named
The War Department completed eight major demobilization districts for returning servicemen. Casualty units for convoy home were formed to keep men from the same district together, feeding each district at its port. Districts include Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Ohio
Indiana
Llinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kentucky
Red Cross notes surge in Christmas Roll Call enrollment
Washington reports 744000 members enrolled by 60 percent of chapters as the American Red Cross Christmas Roll Call ends. If the pace holds, total enrollment would exceed 20 million. bad weather and influenza hindered participation in several areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mortuary Notices From Elkhart Area Show Influenza Toll
Dickerhoff Harvey L 33 Elkhart carpenter died of influenza pneumonia at home on the tenth anniversary of his marriage. Survived by wife Loura A Laidlaw daughter parents Jacob and Mary Dickerhoff. Funeral Thursday 2 pm Rev Vannuys Goshen burial Prairie Street cemetery. McKee Sadie died Elkhart influenza pneumonia survived by husband Austin Fields father Barney Fields sister Rosa Goss. Crosbie Catherine Rose two died influenza pneumonia. Cornet Lawrence 78 died old age father of 19 with 12 living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickberhoff
Harvey L. Dickerhoff
Elkhart
Geo. E. Laidlaw
Dickerhoff
Loura
A. Laidlaw
Jacob Dickerhoff
Akron
RE. A. Vannuys
Goshen
Prairie Street Cemetery
Vannuys
M'Kee
Sadie McKee
Austin McKee
Barney Fields
Rosa Goss
Rice Cemetery
Crosbie
Catherine Rose
D. A. Crosbie
Goshen Milling Co Pays $2.16 For Wheat
The Goshen Milling Co reports it will pay $2.16 for wheat. The price reflects market conditions and aims to secure ample supply for milling operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Milling Co
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