Wilsons London conferences described as satisfactory
American observers deem President Wilson's talks with Prime Minister Lloyd George and Foreign Secretary Balfour at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street very satisfactory. The discussions centered on the fourteen points with emphasis on naval supremacy and future imperial governance. Paris reports the American peace commission confirms the London visit is proceeding as anticipated.
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Lloyd George
Balfour
Buckingham Palace
Paris
American Peace Commission Today
Wilson
London
Wilson Revises Paris Return Plan for Italia Trip
President Wilson’s schedule shifts after his New Year’s return to Paris with him leaving for Italy 24 hours later. An interval is now set between his England return and the inter allied conference preliminaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wilson
Italy
England
Indiana traction lines denied fare petitions by commission
Petitions from several Indiana traction companies seeking authority to raise passenger fares have been denied by the Indiana Public Service Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Traction Lines
The
Indians Public Service Commission
Blymouth Contract Paid For By Council
The Blymouth council approved payment for a project erected by South Bend contractor Robert Kersey, with the construction completed on site. The town acknowledges the contractor’s work and settlement of costs.
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Blymouth
Robert Kersey
South Bend
Plymouth Council
Lloyd George and Balfour Confer with President Wilson
Premier Lloyd George and Sir Maurice Hankey arrive at Buckingham Palace for a conference with President Wilson. A. J. Balfour walks from the Foreign Office to join the meeting.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd George
Maurice Hankey
Committee On Imperial Defense
Buckingham Palace
Gelock
Wilson A. J. Balfour
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Office
Lioyd George
Rumor of Former German Emperor's Assassination Spreads
Reports from Paris claim rumors that the former German emperor has been assassinated. No confirmation exists as of this writing, with chatter spreading among deputies and in chat rooms tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William of
Paris
Pec
Germany
Eleventh Hour Compromise Saves Berlin
Berlin news reports an eleventh hour compromise by factional elements within the government that halted an entreaty threat. Spartacus faction blindsided by events. sailors agree to stay as republican guard. Western front troops will retire, leaving capital protected by two volunteer housing groups led by extremists.
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Berlin
Fernoomy
Eberts Scheidermeimn
Christinus Tedhy
Hater
Spartacus
Allied Troops Sought in Berlin by Rioting Sailors
London dispatch reports German sailors in Berlin urge English and American troops to restore order. The cor respondent quotes a dozen men from Berlin saying foreign troops would bring peace and that the lower classes feel they have little to lose and perhaps benefit from the outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Berlin
Foxpress
Biel
Zaha
Spartacus faction holds newspaper office in bold takeover
An unsettled faction named Spartacus retained control of a city newspaper office after a forcible seizure by members of the group. Reporters described ongoing tension and uncertainty as the office remained under factional occupation into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartacus
Associated Press
Berean
Hurscios. Dee
Vorthowaus
Dinowibers
Sroup Widesdag Nigte
Ofineas
Ff Wilt Fis
Breweries Push Light Wine and Beer Legalization in Indiana
Brewery interests step up lobbying in South Bend as they target the upcoming general assembly session. St Joseph county legislators report visits from brewery representatives regarding amending the current prohibition law to legalize sale of light wines and beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Indiana
South Bend
St. Jospph County
St. Joseph County
Goshen man to start new milk plant venture in Urbana
E. W. Neidig of Goshen plans a new milk condensing plant at Urbana after selling his West Liberty operation. The West Liberty industry was sold for a large sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Neidig
Goshen
West Liberty
Ohio
Urbana
Joseph J Rumely Dies at 59 in Laporte Cancer Claim
Joseph J. Rumely 59 formerly managed the Rumely plant at Laporte died of cancer after years of illness. He was born in Laporte to Meinrad and Theresa Rumely.
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Laporte
Joseph J. Rumely
Big Rumely
Mr. Rumely
Meinrad and
Theresa Rumely
Boston buyer acquires Ligonier property at sale
Carl Decker of Boston purchased the Alvin Beazel business property in Ligonier at the commissioners sale, securing the transaction and transfer of ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Carl Decker
Boston
Alvin Beazel
Five Members of Rev J F Clymer Family Die Within Month
Within one month five members of the Rev J F Clymer family at Elwood have died, leaving the community and local church in shock and mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Clymer
Elwood
British Admiralty Ready to Wipe Out Bolshevism in Germany
Amsterdam dispatch reports the British admiralty prepared to take drastic measures in the German fleet remaining in German hands. It warns that vessels shown the red flag may be sunk and crews governed by bolshevism executed.
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British Admiralty
Germany
Amsterdam
Berlin
Neutrals Seek Understanding on Method of Representation
Paris Tec 27 Neutral representatives hold talks to reach agreement on how neutrals should be represented at the peace congress.
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Paris
Yanks Return From Overseas Reach 68000 This Month
Washington dec 27 sixty eight thousand American soldiers had been returned December 21 from overseas and slightly more than 500000 had been mustered out. House military committee officials said troop moves on ships controlled by the United States are limited to 160000 a month but may rise to 200000 or 300000 depending on ships available from allies and cargo conversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
United States
Department
Dent
House
Fourth Liberty Loan Bonds Sell at 94.24 in New York
New York December 27 The fourth Liberty 4 1/4 per cent bonds sold at 94.24 a new low in the stock market today. A block of 300,000 value traded at this level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
N. Y
New York
Dee
Berlin Cabinet Crisis Deepens as Socialists Consider Exit
Berlin reports a fresh cabinet crisis with indications that the majority socialists may resign, leaving independents to seize control. The issue likely lingers for another day or two with no clear solution, while today’s session passed quietly in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Passports Question To Be Settled
Chicago officials say the state department will soon decide on passports for three socialist delegates to the international conference in Luzerne Switzerland next month. The issue will be forwarded from the national socialist organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Luzerne
Switzerland
State Department
Washington
National Socialist Organization
Next Federal Grand Jury Session Opens January Twenty Seventh
The upcoming federal grand jury will begin January 27 and sit about three weeks. Judge Altbert Anderson and J. Err Slack noted investigations into Reed amendment liquor transport to dry states will take most of the session. U S District Attorney Anderson hinted at tougher penalties for violators, with past average fines around 160 dollars and thirty days in jail. Joe P. Hawks of Goshen serves on the grand jury.
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Des Poderad Grand Jury
Altbert DB. Anderson
Andee Anderson
Joe P. Hawks
Goshen
Funeral services for Myrtle Peter son Helman held at home
Funeral services for Myrtle Peter son Helman wife of Lorenzo Helman were held at 2 o'clock this afternoon at the home 618 South Fifth street Revs G W Bench of South Bend and A McInturff pastor of the First Brothers church in Goshen officiating Burial was made in Oak Ridge cemetery
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Myrtle Peterson-Helman
Lorenzo Helman
South Fifth Street
G. W. Bench
South Bend
A. A. McInturff
First Brothern Church
Goshen
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Infant of Fort Wayne Man Dies From Car Crash Injuries
The infant son of Louis L. Bart of Fort Wayne died at Hope Methodist hospital from injuries from the Bart motor car wreck in Fort Wayne. Other family members were hospitalized but are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis L. Bart
Fort Wayne
Hope Methodist Hospital
Ft. Wayne
Strikes at Fort Wayne GE Plant Extend with Sympathy Ties
The General Electric Co. workers strike in Fort Wayne continues with few new moves. Officials explained the action is a sympathetic measure tied to the GE strike at Erie, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Fort Wayne
Erie
Funeral services for Benjamin R. Rowe
Funeral services for Benjamin R. Rowe of Elkhart will be held tomorrow at 2 o clock in the afternoon on Middlebury street. Burial will follow in Rowe cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin R. Rowe
Elkhart
Middlebury Street
Selock
Rowe Cemetery
War Revenue Bill Heads to Conference
The house and senate reach an agreement to send the war revenue measure to conference. The bill aims to raise funds through taxes spanning broad brackets, with substantial totals cited for wartime needs, as lawmakers seek a final compromise.
Dies on Rhine and banker found dead at home
Capt. George I Hocket 25 an Anderson physician with the American army in Germany died of heart disease Dec 1 on the banks of the Rhine. Harley R Snyder vice president of First National Bank Petersburg Ind wealthy was found dead in bed at his home. family away for holidays and neighbors noticed no smoke from the chimney.
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Anderson
George I. Hocket
Germany
Rhine River
Harley R. Snyder
First National Bank
Petersburg
Ind
Earl Pickell Rites Planned After Death in Saginaw
Earl Pickell formerly of Elkhart died in Saginaw Michigan. The body will be sent to Elkhart for burial. His 16 months old daughter is critically ill with influenza.
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Earl Pickell
Indiana Commission Claims Coal Savings For State
The Indiana fuel commission asserts its actions spared the state from paying 25 dollars per ton for coal, highlighting regulatory efforts that kept fuel costs lower for residents and industries.
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Indiana Fuel Commission
Thetate
Trains Collide Near Peabody Heavy Damage Reported
Two Pennsylvania freight trains collided at Peabody near Columbia City. No injuries reported though damage was heavy.
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Pennsylvania
Peabody
Columbia City
Letter from Lieut. John Merrill Baker to be published
A letter from Lieut. John Merrill Baker of the United States Air Forces will appear in the Dersoecrat tomorrow. The item notes the forthcoming publication by the newspaper.
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John Merrill Baker
United States Air Forces
Fort Wayne Corn Show Scheduled for December 31
A corn show will be held in Fort Wayne on Tuesday December 31. The event showcases local agricultural displays and corn exhibits with community participation planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Bill to Protect Lake Wawasee aims at Sandusky Cement Co
About 3000 dollars is raised to finance a bill drafted for Lake Wawasee protection. Joseph B. Workman of Spencer will lead the measure for the Lake Wawasee organization. The bill targets the Sandusky Portland Cement Co of Syracuse for allegedly dredging the lake and harming its waters ahead of the Indiana General Assembly session starting January 9, 1919.
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Lake Wawasee
Indiana General Assembly
Indianapolis
Joseph B. Workman
Spencer
Owen County
Workman
Sandusky Portland Cement Co
Syracuse
Mill accident claims life of 11 year old Sterling Blosser
Sterling Blosser aged 11 died in Goshen hospital from tetanus complications after injuries from a December mill accident in Wakarusa. His left foot was caught when boards gave way. he had been hospitalized several days. Survived by parents two brothers Russell and Walter and sister Bessie. Funeral at Yellow Creek church with Rev. David Yoder officiating. Burial Yellow Creek cemetery.
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Sterlure Tosser
Mro
Harvey Biosser
Wakarusa
Goshen Hospital
Russel
Walter Blosser
Bessie Blosser
Yellow Creek
David Yoder
Indiana Men Named in Wide World War Casualty List
About 3,000 Indiana men are named in a full World War casualty list that is nearly complete. Nearly 500 Hoosiers in the army were killed in action and 500 died from wounds or other causes. About 1,500 Indiana soldiers were wounded and between 508 and 600 taken prisoner.
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Indiana
Accidental Shooting Loss Sparks Elkhart Youth Tragedy
In Elkhart last night Walter Jrank Alder 16 was accidentally shot by Peosoondy Swartz also 16 while hunting near the Mikhart factory. Alder is alive with family by his side and funeral plans pending for Monday.
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Walter Jrank Alder
Thomas Alder
Mikhart Factory
Besste Otelock
Generali Hospital
Eikieirt
Peosoondy
Swartz
Eikbaurf
Alder
Act Knecibs Poe
Bondend Lhce
Ure
Carl
Dorothy
Lovina
Wilbur Boyer
Elmer Boyer
Elkhart
Jack Westfall
George Westfall
Boyer
Mrs Herweather Arrested After Whiskey Spill in South Bend
Mrs Rose Herweather of South Bend walked with a bag containing six quarts of whiskey. The bag leaked, a policeman detected the scent, and she was arrested with the liquor in custody.
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Rose Herweather
South Bend
Local Property Transfers Record in Goshen and Nearby
James G. Knox of Goshen and James D. Miskitt of Grand Rapids sold the East Pike Street dwelling occupied by Mervin L. Cregier for 2250 dollars. Eli D. Yoder sold a Concord township farm to D. Spetchler for 7500 dollars. Caroline Boyts sold Goshen property to Aaron B. Koontz for 2000 dollars.
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James G. Knox
Goshen
James D. Miskitt
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mervin L. Cregier
East Pike Street
Mr. Cregier
Eli D. Yoder
D. Spetchler
Concord Township
Caroline Boyts
Aaron B. Koontz
Peru merchant Benjamin F. Weimer dies in store
Benjamin F. Weimer of Peru, a pioneer merchant and Civil War veteran, collapsed and died of apoplexy in his grocery store. He was father to Todd Weimer, who died about a year ago. Rev. E Parker Conrad will preach at the First English Lutheran church next Sunday.
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Benjamin FP. Weimer
Peru
Todd Weimer
Goshen
E. Parker Conrad
First
Bourbon Man Acquitted in Assault Case in Plymouth Court
Herbert Sickman faced charges of assault and battery with intent to kill and murder James C. McBride in the Marshall circuit court at Plymouth. The jury acquitted Sickman after hearing that McBride, former Bourbon schools superintendent, alleged an attack with a hatchet on May 25, 1918 in the Delp Grain Elevator boiler room.
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State of Indiana
Herbert Sickman
James C. McBride
Marshall Circuit
Plymouth
James McBride
Bourbon
Sickman
Delp
McBride
Elkhart Airman Severely Wounded in Flight Incident
Sergeant Charence J. Squibb of the Seventy second division, son of Mr and Mrs Squibb of west of Elkhart, is home on furlough after severe injuries in an aircraft accident in Ene jana. He piloted a plane searching for the Albatross and was injured when a shell exploded midair, injuring his right hand and fracturing his left hip. He had served over the English channel and was at Mineola base hospital in Long Island for two months prior.
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Charence J. Squibb
Aviation Service
DO Squibb
Eskhart
Ene Jana
Sergeant Squibb
Squibb
Seventy-second
English Channel
Mineola
Long Island
England
State Grange to Meet in Indianapolis January 21
L Ti Wright master of the State Grange announced the gathering will be at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis January 21-24 with addresses by Governor Goodrich John Ketcham of Lansing national lecturer and Fred A Sims of the state board of tax commissioners. A new national Grange newsroom will open in Washington with a 1500 appropriation for farmer interests. Atkeson of West Virginia will oversee the headquarters.
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L. Ti. Wright
State Grange
Grange
Claypool
Indianapolis
Goodrich
John (. Ketcham
Lansing
Mich
The
Fred A. Sims
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Weight
National Grange
Washington
Glc
Atkeson
West Virginia
Gation
Fatal Farm Accident Involving Anxious Heifer Near New Condon
ROROAMO, Dec UT specina. AW William TL Miller was killed when gored by a vicious heifer at his farm near New Condon. The animal severed a living vessel in his leg and he bled to death.
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Roroamo
AW Walliam TL Miller
Lamc
New Condon
Elkhart Mathematician Calculates Whiskey Price Violation
An Elkhart Pruth mathematician figures whiskey prices in the city and concludes law violators reap a rich harvest. Ordinary whiskey, 98 cents to $1.25 per quart, is sold in Elkwort at $4.50 to $6. Very poor stuff goes for 25 cents a drink, with violators earning margins from 800 to 400 percent, according to estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
South Bend Eyes Memorial Coliseum for St Joseph County
A coliseum project in South Bend gains momentum to honor World War I soldiers from St Joseph County. The structure is planned as a memorial with an estimated cost of 250000 dollars, with Mayor Carson reviewing the plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Mayer Carson
Brandlein Son Aims at Father in Christmas Day Incident
Er nest Brandlein allegedly attempted to shoot his father Paul Brandlein in Indianapolis after being punished for staying out late on Christmas. The incident occurred early today as police investigated the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Brandlein
Indianapolis
Paul Brandlein
Died at Ligonier Laura Nawels Dies of Pneumonia
Laura Nawels, 10, daughter of Rollin Nawels of Ligonier, died at her parents home from pneumonia. She remained conscious to the end and expressed a wish for flowers.
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Laura
Rollin Nawels of
Ligonier
Indiana War Savings Leader Oliver Travels East
James J. Oliver of South Bend has gone to Washington and New York as state chairman of the Indiana war savings stamp drive committees. He carries the task of promoting and coordinating war bond drives across the state with officials in the nations capital and major eastern hubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Oliver
South Bend
Washington
New York
Indiana War Savings Stamp Drive
Republican platform measures distributed to legislature
A set of six Republican platform bills has been sent to the legislature for consideration. The package outlines party positions on policy priorities and seeks to be enacted as a cohesive program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MEM
Republicans Publish Six State Platform Measures
The Indiana Republican State Committee distributed six platform measures to legislators for the sixty one day session starting Thursday. Proposals include centralizing state government under the governor with a conservation commission and moving banking and insurance departments to the governor. Other measures create an age commission on child welfare and a social legislation commission, plus changes to the criminal code. Constitutional amendments are to be submitted next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapoles
Republican State Committee
Goodrich
Conservation Commission
Indiana General Assembly Session Schedule Noted
Jonathan S. Yoder of Goshen and Lawrence Leer of New Paris are Republican representatives coordinating travel to Indianapolis for the start of the day session. Elkhart County Republicans A. H. Beardsley and tower house members plan to depart in January with Yoder staying at the Claypool hotel in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana General Assembly
Indianapolis
Jonathan S. Yoder
Goshen
Lawrence Leer
New Paris
Elkhart County
Tower House
A. H. Beardsley
Elkhart
Republic
Senate
Yoder
Claypool Hotel
Objects to Dissolution of Great Lakes Band
Charlies W. Folds of Chinrge leads protest against the proposed dissolution of the Great Lakes band battalion described as the darkest band of any kind. Daniel M. Folds, chairman of the Chicago Liberty Loan Committee, warns the move would seriously handicap the fifth Liberty Loan drive this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Inde Fe Charlies
W. Folds
Chinrge
Secr
Daniel M. Folds
Chicago Liberty Loan Committee
Ftth Liberty
Kaindig Alta Kindig Dies at General Hospital Elkhart
Alta F L Kindig 36 daughter of Jacob Kindig of Dimlops area died at General Hospital Elkhart from complications. Born Harbor Springs Mich April 19 1882 she is survived by her parents two brothers and one sister. Funeral services held at Kindig home and Drumlops Evangelical church burial at Prairie Street Cemetery Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaindig
Alta FL Kindig
Jacob Kindig
Dimlops
General Hospital
Elkhart
Harbor Springs
Michi
Kindig
Drumlops Evangelical Church
Prairie Street
Tavagnilio
Rosa Tavagnilio
John Tavagnilio
Michael Padonio
Elkhart Teens Charged in Theft Ring
Raymond Nelson Philip Paulson and Edwin Warner, three Elkhart boys aged 16 to 18, are under arrest on theft charges. They stole foodstuffs and automobiles and are accused of taking Claude Jackson and A. A. Lord machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Nelson
Philip Paulson
Edwin Warner
Elkhart
Claude ©. Jackson
A. A. Lord
Influenza Epidemic Cost Estimated at 1,000 Daily
The article estimates the influenza epidemic costs the United States about 1,000 dollars per day. It notes the financial impact to the economy and health sectors as the illness spreads nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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