Wilson in Manchester Speaks on United World Partnership
President Wilson told Manchester that America seeks a partnership of rights between America and Europe. He said the United States is not interested in Europe alone but in world peace and would reject any balance of power that excludes all nations. Premier Clemenceau pledged support for England on freedom.
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Manchester
Eng
America
Europe
Wilson
Free Trade Hall
United States
Clemenceau Pledges Britain Support on Sea Freedom
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau told the chamber that he would back Great Britain in peace talks over sea freedom. He said his stance was guided by President Wilson and echoed by the French people as a push for a genuine concert of minds. The president added that actions follow humanity, not party politics.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Clemenceau
Great Britain
Wee Wilson
Pillaging On a Large Scale In Frankfort
In Frankfort Germany mobs loot on a large scale while authorities fail to stop them. Central News dispatch from Amsterdam says troops refuse to fire on rioters.
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Frankfort
London
Germany
Amsterdam
Plan to Move Indiana State Reformatory to Central Location
A plan is under way to relocate the Indiana state reformatory from Jeffersonville to a more central state location. An initial appropriation request of Sot CD is likely to be made.
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Indiana State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
City death rate exceeds births amid influenza pneumonia
In Oainanapolis the death rate for October November and mid December exceeds the birth rate a condition not seen in a long time. The excess is due to the ravages of influenza pneumonia.
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Oainanapolis
Concerted Price Fixing May Restrain Trade After War
The Department of Justice said concerted price fixing by many industries after the war time price controls end will be regarded as restraint of free competition. The statement responded to questions about the fate of wartime price fixing when the war industries board ends at midnight tomorrow.
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T Associated Press
Washington
Department of Justice
War Industries Board
Congress
Indemnity Question Settled Says M Erzberger
Berlin December 30 German delegates signed the armistice on condition that indemnities be restricted, stating the indemnity question has been settled with the United States and the allies according to Matthias Erzberger speaking here today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Erzberger
Berlin
United States
Mattias Eraberger
Independent Socialists in Berlin Ministry Resign En Masse
The Independent Socialists in the Berlin ministry and Prussian government officials have all resigned. The move follows discord led by party factions and recent leadership changes within the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Amsyvereasel Deoie
Indeperder Cne
Taoa Bertin
President Wilson to Leave Paris for Italy Next Wednesday
President Wilson will depart Paris for Italy next Wednesday night. Definite arrangements for the trip were announced today.
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Wilson
Paris
Italy
Associated Press
Victory for Lloyd George Wins Sweeping General Election
London reports Premier Lloyd George and the coalition government secured a broader victory than anticipated in the general election, signaling strong support and a decisive mandate.
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Lloyd George
Associated Press
London
British Wireless
Additional Increases For Railway Employes
The Associated Press reports that railroad telegraphers and station agents received no further wage increase today per Director General McAdoo. The retroactive payment from January 1 was not granted. The decision affects wage scales for railway workers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Bolshevik Forces Seize Vilna and Local Fight Fines
Dispatches quote Petrowrad reporting Vilna fallen to Bolshevik forces. William Young of South Bend, briefly overseas, was fined £5 and costs after a dance hall brawl with Frank heed that ended with a stair fall.
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William Young
South Bend
U.S
Teomonths
South Lend
Frankheed
Sketch of Norman J. Babcock life notes 1890 Indiana bid
A Topeka Advance sketch recounts that Norman J. Babcock was the 1890 Republican nominee for congressman from Indiana's 12th district. It notes his recent death at his winter home in New Smyrna Florida.
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Norman J. Babcock
Topeka
Topeka Advance
Indiana
Mgr. Babcock
New Smyrna
Fla
Prest-O-Lite shifts manager to South Bend branch
A. W. Peterson, who has served three years as manager of the Elkhart Prest-O-Lite service station, has assumed management of the company’s South Bend branch.
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A.W. Peterson
Elkhart
South Bend
To Open Lincoln Highway Cafe This Wednesday
The Lincoln Highway cafe on North Main street will open Wednesday under the personal management of Miss Bernice Routsong.
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Lincoln Highway
North Main Street
Bernice Routsong
W. R. C. Corps to Meet for Officer Installation Practice
The W. R. C. Corps will assemble here at 2 p.m. this Friday for a practice session for installing officers.
Sensational Hush Money Allegations In South Bend Police
Report claims hush money is being used within the South Bend police department. Specific individuals or dates are not named in the readable text. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
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South Bend
World War Death Toll Estimates Reach Six Million
London dispatch reports semi official estimates placing about 6,000,000 soldiers killed in four years of war. breakdowns list Russia 1,760,000 Germany 1,600,000 France 1,071,300 Austria 800,000 Great Britain 606,72 America 58,478 and Serbia total including wounded and prisoners 320,000. German losses around 6,930,000 and Austrian losses about 4,000,000.
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Associated Press
London
Russia
Germany
France
Austria
Great Britain
America
Serbia
German soldiers and workers council appoint Kiel officials
The central council of soldiers and workmen of Germany named Herr Noske governor of Kiel and fitted cabinet members Herr Lodde editor and Herr Wishel Reichstag member to replace Haase social policy minister and Dituman demobilization minister who retired Saturday night per Berlin advices.
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Copenhagen
Central Council of Soldiers and Workmen of
Germany
Herr Noske
Kiel
Herr Lodde
Herrr Wishel
Reichstrg
Haase
Dituman
Berlin
Yavre
Senator Hitchcock on Burleson cables action in senate
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, chairman of the foreign relations committee, said in the senate that Postmaster General Burleson’s takeover of the cables after the armistice neared breaking faith with Congress. He commented on a letter from Burleson explaining the move.
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Washington
Burleson
Congress
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
American Transport Stranded Near Brest After Transatlantic Voyage
The American transport Tenadores, sailing from New York to Brest on December 18, ran aground on rocks near the Isle Deu in the Bay of Biscay on Saturday. Reports say all aboard are being rescued.
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Brest
London
New York
Isle Deu
Bay of Biscay
President Wilson To Start Home Feb 10
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will depart Europe and return to the United States on February 10. The Associated Press notes indications point to his resumption of home duties soon after arrival.
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Wilson
Paris
Europe
United States
150 U. S. Commissioned Airmen Are Killed
Washington reports that ten American commissioned officers of the air service were killed in action in France this year. The war department released the casualty count noting the losses among air combat units.
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U. S
Washington
The
War Department
Air Servicer
France
Jury panel drawn for December term by Evans and Crull
Jury commissioners Evans of Goshen and Crull of Elkhart today drew six additional petit jurors for the December term of court to fill vacancies. Names listed: William Overholt Elkhart township, Charles Chokey Union township, George C. Arnold Jefferson township, John C. Myers Olive township, David Burton Concord township, Edwin Berkey Jackson township.
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Evans
Goshen
Crull
Elkhart
William Overholt
Charles Chokey
Union
George C. Arnold
Jefferson
John C. Myers
Olive
David Burton
Concord
Edwin Berkey
Jackson
Durst Death Case Demands Investigation in Fort Wayne Hotel Room
The Fort Wayne Journal Gazetter demands an inquiry into Henry Durst's death in a Savoy hotel room. Durst in Danville Illinois reportedly was slugged robbed and stripped of his overcoat and hat with about 155 dollars. Relatives were not notified, officials say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Deportation Bill Sought For 4000 Enemy Aliens
A call for immediate legislation to deport 4000 enemy aliens is voiced in Congress and described as a needed measure amid wartime security concerns. The plea emphasizes swift action and clear legal authority.
Deportation Authority Sought for Interred Enemy Aliens
The Department of Justice plans to ask Congress to deport most of 3000 to 4000 enemy aliens interned in the United States and to bar their future reentry. The move aims to secure legal authority for removal and lasting entry denial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department
Democratic Caucus Called For Jan 8 In Indianapolis
A Democratic legislature caucus is set for Wednesday evening January 8 at the Denison hotel in Indianapolis to organize the party in both houses and select floor leaders. The January 9 start of the 61 day Indiana General Assembly is upcoming. Beardsley of Elkhart Yoder of Goshen and Leer of New Paris will attend from Elkhart County.
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Indianapolis
Denison
Indiana General Assembly
Beardsley
Elkhart
Yoder
Goshen and
Leer
New Paris
Elkhart County
Danvary
Lth
Mrs Gardner Merritt Is Discharged After Icy Fall
Mrs Dernier Gardner Merritt of Lockport New York formerly of Goshen was discharged from a Lockport hospital after treatment for a fall on an icy sidewalk. One hip was badly injured but complete recovery is assured.
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Dernier Gardner-Merritt
Lockport, N. Y
Goshen
Lockport Hospital
Going To Turkey For Armenian Syrian relief
Miss Elizabeth Harris of Albany New York and Fort Wayne will travel to Turkey as a member of the American commission for Armenian and Syrian relief to aid refugees and coordinate aid efforts.
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Turkey
Elizabeth Harris
Albany, N. Y
Fort Wayne
American Commission For
Raids Sweep South Bend Bagnios Seize Elkhart Women
Police raided several bagnios in South Bend and among the inmates taken were several women from Elkhart. The operation disrupted illicit confinement and led to multiple detentions and investigations.
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South Bend
Elkhart
Funeral rites for Joseph J Rumely in LaPorte
Funeral services for Joseph J Rumely aged 58 were held in LaPorte on Saturday. Father John A Rumely officiated. Joseph was the father of Dr. Edward A Rumely.
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Joseph J. Rumely
Laporte
John A. Rumely
Mr. Rumely
Edward A. Rumely
Detroit Youth Dies in Influenza Pneumonia
The youngest son of David Lamb of Detroit Michigan died in Detroit from influenza pneumonia. He was formerly from Goshen and Nappanee.
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Detroit
Mich
David Lamb
Detroit, Mich
Goshen and
Nappanee
New Cafe Planned on South Main Street
Charles Dalka contemplates opening a cafe in the South Main street room recently vacated by a cleaning establishment.
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Charles Dalka
To Close New Years Grocery Stores
All grocery stores will be closed all day Wednesday for New Year’s. The notice indicates a citywide holiday closure affecting shopping hours and operations. It urges customers to plan ahead and stock up before the holiday.
Werr School Program Postponed One Week
The Werr school program has been postponed to one week from tomorrow evening due to illness.
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Werr School
Soldier Cost of Goshen Faces First Degree Murder Charge
Lewis D Cost of Goshen former soldier killed his wife and attempted suicide in their Fond du Lac Wisconsin apartment on Saturday morning December 21 his recovery is expected and he will be charged with first degree murder if he survives.
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Lewis D. Cost of
Goshen
Fond du Lac
Wis
Last Meeting Of Old County Council Held Today
The final meeting of the old county council was held at the courthouse to close 1918 affairs. Retiring members John Sheets Cyrus E Frye James Peters Anne Mark Charles Fisher and David Conrad served four years as Democrats. George C Kistner Republican will succeed Griner Offert and Leer. Budget allocations included circuit court ditch funds treasurer expenses coroner county farm improvements Mishawaka orphanage jail repairs and insanity case expenses.
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Coounty Council
Court House
John Sheets
Union Township
Cyrus E. Frye
Concord Township
James R. Peters
Jackson Township
Anne Mark
Charles Fisher
Oselu Township
David Conrad
Peters
Gardner
Conrad
Welter
Clark
Messrs
Griner
Offert
Leer
Rnner
George C. Kistner
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Memorial Services for Private Moore Held Here
Memorial services for Private Scott Moore, United States Army machine gunner killed in action in France September 50th, held at 2:00 yesterday afternoon at St. Mark's M. E. church. Large attendance with Company F Indiana state militia and Masonic and Red Men lodges present. Rev. A. L. Lamport led the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Moore
United States Army
France
St. Mark's M. E. Church
Company F
Indiana
Masonic and
Red Men
A. L. Lamport
New Time Shift for Toledo Trains by New York Central
Official notice states that from January 1, 1919 trains from Toledo and eastward will run on eastern time rather than central time. Toledo becomes the shift point, replacing Buffalo and Cleveland in recent announcements. Train Ne. will depart Chicago LaSalle Street at 8:25 a m now, with adjusted stops including Goshen and Hart at new times.
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R. C G. Burney
New York Central Railroad
Toledo
Buffalo
Cleveland
LaSale Street
Chicago
Goshen
Fikhart
South Bend Man Charged With Murder
Joe Pittalo of South Bend faces a murder charge after stabbing Tony Lacopo 55 during a quarrel. Lacopo died at Epworth hospital. Surviving are his wife and five daughters. Lacopo’s son Michael recently left the U S Army. The widow and daughters live in Italy. Lacopo had resided in South Bend for 14 years.
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Joe Pittalo
South Bend
Tony Lacopo
Epworth Hospital
Michael
Lacopo
United States Army
Italy
Lacope
Appropriations To Come Up Early In Indiana Session
Among the first items before the Indiana general assembly will be the appropriations for state institutions. Many are needed to support operations and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Local Soldier Arthur C Johnson Dies in Mineola Shooting
Sergt. Arthur C Johnson son of Elkhart who accidentally killed himself at Mineola N Y has been sent to Elkhart for burial. He had just returned from overseas aboard the transport Magnolia and wrote to relatives that he could hardly wait to leave the train at Elkhart. His wife and parents reside in Elkhart.
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Arthur C. Johnson
Elkhart
Unp Mills
Mineola
N. Y
Johnson
America
Magnolia
Elkhart Station
P. A. Johnson
Y M C A Service in France Recalls by Arthur Merrill
Arthur Merrill spoke yesterday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church recounting his experiences while serving with the Y M C A in France. He shared vivid memories of the work and the conditions he encountered overseas.
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First Presbyterian Church
Arthur Merrill
France
Changes In County And Township Offices Next Wednesday
Changes in Fikhart county and Eck hart township offices to be made next Wednesday January 1 1919 are listed. Clerk Charles W Foulks republican succeeds George H Rimpler democrat Term four years Salary 4400 per annum with total about 3600 including remuneration Rippler remains as assistant. Elkhart Miss Bessie Diener superior court clerk with Mrs Johnson as assistant. Treasurer Fred A Reed republican succeeds William H Winship democrat Term two years Salary 4000 per annum with remuneration depending on delinquent tax collections Office valued up to 7000 per year Reed moves from Elkhart next May. Oswald P Martin deputy sheriff named deputy. Orlin J Schrock remains temporarily. Winship and family return to Elkhart Flamudary 1th. Sheriff Charles A L Sanford republican succeeds. Two terms Salary 50 per year with remuneration about 4500 Deputy Martin retires Jan 1 to become deputy treasurer Sheriff Sanford brings his Elkhart deputy A W Fonda to Goshen Assessor Wilson H Rood republican succeeds Edson C Bartholomew democrat Four year term Salary 1200 per year and a few fees Bartholomew retires to farm. Surveyor Charles L Kinney republican succeeds himself Two years Remuneration tied by fees Coroner Eugene Haldeman republican succeeds himself Over two years Remuneration by fees Commissioner Northern District George C Kistner republican succeeds William E Griner democrat who had served five years Judge Superior Court William Hile republican succeeds Concludea on Sth Page.
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Fikhart County
Eckhart
Charles W. Foulks
George H. Rimpler
Foulks
Goshen
Rippler
Elkhart
Bessie Diener
Johnson
Fred A. Reed
William H. Winship
Reed
Oswald PL Martin
Orlin J. Schrock
Winship
Sherif Martin
Sherif Sanford
A. W. Fonda
Wilson H. Rood
Edson C. Bartholomew
Clinton Township
Bartholomew
Opon
Charles L. Kinney
Eugene Haldeman
Northern
George C. Kistner
Willian E. Griner
Middlebury
Bee
Herman BB. App
Bristol Democrat
William. Hile
Circuit Court To Reconvene Thursday Morning
Circuit Court returns to session Thursday morning under Judge Drake. The petit jury will report and the first trial set is Herring v. Stanford. Proceedings will address Red Cross matters and related delays with adjournment noted for December.
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Circuit Court
Drake
Stanford
Waltshirt
Elmer
Dinner honors Dillman clan at 310 Clinton Street
Twenty two children and grandchildren of Mrs. Eliza Dillman were her dinner guests yesterday. The Tri Kappas will be entertained by Mrs. H R Whitmer Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Dillman
Fast Clinton Street
Tri-Kappas
H. R. Whitmer
Young couple divorce granted in first St. Joseph session
Maude D Robertson was granted a divorce from Clarence Robertson at the first night session of St. Joseph County Superior Court. Mrs Robertson, age fifteen, said both she and her husband had not reached discretion when they ran away and married in St. Joseph Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Maude D. Robertson
Clarence Robertson
St. Joseph County Superior Court
Infant Dale Pickell's Interment Noted in Jackson
The body of 16 month old Dale Pickell nephew of Mrs. Frank Pease of Elkhart died in Saginaw Michigan and was laid to rest in Jackson Michigan. His father Earl Pickell formerly of Elkhart died of pneumonia at Saginaw last Monday. Surviving are the mother and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Pickell
Frank Pease
Elkhart
Saginaw
Mich
Jackson
Earl Pickell
Indiana churches urged to observe Armenian Syrian relief day
The Church Federation of Indiana requests observance of Armenian Syrian relief day on Sunday January 5 or Sunday January 12. Churches are asked to mark the day in their services and prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Church Federation of Indiana
Henry Ford Eyes Contest Election for Newberry Senate
Henry Ford moves to block a contested Senate race involving Newberry as the political maneuver unfolds. Critics warn of broader implications for the upcoming election.
Ford seeks Senate order for Michigan senatorial recount
In Grand Rapids Michigan Henry Ford Democrat files in federal court to restrain clerks from destroying ballots cast in the November senatorial election. Ford intends to ask the Senate to order a recount of the vote which official canvass shows him defeated by Truman Newberry Republican.
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Michigan
Henry Ford
Truman E. Newberry
Foster Horses To Campaigned On Grand Circuit
The Indianapolis News reports W. P. Poster of Elkhart will campaign his Foster horses on the Grand Circuit next season. Photos show Foster and driver Ben Sturgeon. Horses listed include Lee Grand 2:05 1-4 and South Bend Girt with periods of activity noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
W. P. Poster
Maire
Elkhart
Mr. Foster
Ben Sturgeon
Foster
South Bend
Parl Beck
Gaysiten
Erieyed
Miro Foster
Nirs. Harry Rowell Dies Of Influenza Pneumonia
Obituary notes Nirs. Harry Rowell dies from influenza pneumonia yesterday. Survived by husband, two siblings and a sister from Minnesota. Funeral arrangements pending as local community mourns loss amid illness season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nirs
Harry Rowell
Bertha Lect Rowell
Porihwest
Trosties
Fellowine
Induenzite Paeitinsiti
Cag Seu
Semi annual meeting at First Christian church tomorrow
The First Christian church invites all members to a semi annual business meeting tomorrow night December 31. Reports on the half year will be given in detail. Rev Vander Mel will present urgent plans and outlines for the future. After the business session a social time with light refreshments and a short program will follow, including a New Year watch service. Members are urged to attend and bring neighbors and friends for a good social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Vander Mel
Rider Injured as Horse Slips on Icy Madison Street
Sears Gardner riding Mrs Willard L Stephenson's horse at the corner of Madison and Tenth streets slipped on icy brick pavement. Gardner suffered a badly sprained right arm and shoulder. Stephenson and Gardner were riding horses recently purchased from Gardner in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears Gardner
Willard L. Stephenson
Madison and
Tenth Streets
Mr. Gardner
Mr. Stephenson
Stephenson
Gardner
Michigan
Elkhart Imposes Vaccination Certificates for Schoolchildren
Elkhart health officers order all pupils to show vaccination certificates as Smallpox rages in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
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