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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
1
The American transport Northern Pacific carrying 2480 wounded and other U S personnel ran aground near Fire Island after leaving Brest on Christmas Day. Navy officials reported rough water and fog, no immediate danger to those aboard, but expected no release until the next day.
The letter from Private Walter B. Kester with the American occupation forces in Luxembourg describes military life. He notes the region’s wealth and ruins, the first division’s role, and ongoing patrols toward the Rhine while expressing hope for homecoming and sending love to his grandmother Mrs. Mary A. Brooks.
State public service commission today ordered increases for Interurban Lines and Union Traction Co of Indiana. The letters mention January 1 as a historical date and recount Civil War veterans and a severe cold snap. Indianapolis recorded a drop from 60 above to 60 below zero with earlier rain in Goshen.
Ora Snyder of North Manchester is jailed in Warsaw on auto theft charges tied to J. H. Mort of Sydney. Ray Grossnicie of North Manchester was jailed briefly, then released after he implicated Snyder.
In South Bend Mr and Mrs W oeney of Detroit and Mes Roones s father and mother Mr and Mrs Gust of South Bend are charged with kidnapping Mrs Roones s four year old daughter Lilian Jordan. ARath Democrat twelve cents per week.
Madame Artois once again headlines Chicago as she asserts possession of great state secrets tied to the war. She suggests much of her information was derived from published accounts, though details remain unclear and contested.
Goshen merchants say holiday trade this year was very satisfactory with strong sales across shops and positive customer turnout noted by business leaders. The report highlights robust local commerce and optimistic prospects for the new year.
Shnny Shirk an 8 Marshall county pioneer is dead at his residence near Lapaz authorities reported the death in a brief notice outlining the passing of a local elder and pioneer resident of the area.
Representatives from thirteen northern Indiana counties meet at the South Bend Chamber of Commerce at 1 p m Friday to discuss legislation for building good roads. The Good Roads Committee sponsored the session with notices sent by Secretary Howard Emmons. Counties named include St Joseph Lake Porter Laporte Elkhart LaGrange Noble Allen Kosciusko Stuben Starke Pulaski. Topics cover creation of a state highway commission or other road governance and a bill to raise road tonnage limits for motor transport interests.
Pvt Floyd Ganger died in base hospital A-36 at Vittel France after illness described as nephritis. Telegrams sent to his sister Mrs Frank Inbeaty of Goshen Indiana report his death and a letter dated December 7 from Vittel saying he was ill but receiving good care. He left La Rochette Luxembourg on November 29 and arrived in Vittel December 4.
Florida entered a dry era at midnight as the state constitution amendment banned sale and manufacture of liquor wine and beer for transportation with stiff penalties for intoxication. Tampa stood as the last stronghold resisting the statewide change.
A report indicates the Elks Lodge contributed sixty thousand dollars to the Salvation Army. The donation is part of year end fundraising efforts and supports local social services and welfare programs.
Unclear OCR fragment reports on L. D. Cost recovery after a shooting incident. Mentions Jessie Place, a wife, and a scene near Fond du Lac with Cost’s father. Other children noted with grandparents, but many names and details are garbled.
Society notes report Mr and Mrs Cecil Smith entertaining guests last night in honor of Sergt Rey Mercier who recently returned from France. Mercier was wounded while fighting in France.
Dr. Harry BR. Tanner who died at his home in San Diego, California, had become famous for surviving a 42 day fast in 1580. He spent several weeks in Elkhart years ago giving exhibitions, rose to prominence in Minneapolis in 1977 advocating fasting as a cure for asthma, rheumatism and heart ailments, and was once labeled an imposter before a test in New York City.
South Bend officers dispersed a New Year party on Chapin Street last night and arrested Andrew Hornyak. Detectives seized 22 quarts of whiskey as preparations were made to celebrate “the good old fashioned way.”
Washington marked New Year with the retirement of key wartime leaders. Bernard M. Baruch ends his chairmanship of the War Industries Board, Thomas J Love, assistant secretary of the treasury, and Robert Lovett, head of the railroad administration capital expenditures, depart. William G McAdoo plans to stay through next Saturday to finish a year’s report while a successor at the White House remains unnamed.
Washington report notes Senator Page of Vermont has shifted his views on woman suffrage, crediting the wartime efforts and the admirable work of American women. The article highlights a notable change from anti-suffrage to supportive posture.
A brief report notes soldiers returning aboard American Transport with officers and crew greeting them. Thomas Chamberlain of Detroit, formerly Goshen, offers a New Year message praising improvements and sending best wishes to the soldiers and readers.
Pyro K FL Stevens of South Pend wounded overseas is treated at Camp Zachary Taylor in Kentucky after arriving via Hoboken. Mrs John Czernkusch of South Bend learns her son Lewis Czernkusch, reported killed in France October 3, now writes that he is alive and feeling fine with only a sore head as of December 12.
J W Titus of Mishawaka will sail to France to engage in war work. He spent seven and a half months with American forces overseas.
The Descret notes claim water waste in Rochester with reference to New Year’s. The report states at noon today officials warn of improper use amid holiday demand.
Theodore Herring of Wakarusa faced with leading an assault on Stanford Willard, a Wa karusa banker, on the public square after a quarrel over Red Cross matters. Judge Drake reopens circuit court after a holiday break with a six man jury draw to fill vacancies. Trial term runs into January with another rape case set for early trial and the December term continuing.
Editors of Democratic newspapers meet in Indianapolis and unanimously back a Washington news bureau for Indiana papers. J M Stephenson of the South Bend News-Times is appointed to prepare a prospectus and contracts for immediate submission to state newspapers.
Memorial services for Pvt. Merrill C. Bloss and Corp. Mark L. Wilt of Goshen, who died in France, will be held at the First Reformed Church Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. H. S. Reichard officiating.
Washington reports a new credit line from the United States to Italy, aiming to support Italian finance and stabilize economic conditions. The move signals stronger US-Italy economic ties and helps Italy secure fiscal footing amid changing international markets.
A group of Elkhart residents including William Roeder William Schaeffer Bernard Huber Frederick Schaeffer George Bruggner Reinhart Priem Carl Herman Schmidt Adolph Koebernik and Henry Winterhoff were examined by Superior Judge J. I. Hannan after presidential approval of their citizenship petitions and have been granted full citizenship in the United States.
W H Winship and family will move to Elkhart tomorrow from their former home, vacating the Katz residence on North Third Street. Winship has served as county treasurer for three years and is a partner in Kies Winship gent's furnishing store. Fred A Reed of Elkhart is named new county treasurer and will move his family to Goshen next May.
Pvt Hindes recounts life in France after the armistice. He describes travels near Verdun and Boar-de-Duc, encounters with French villagers, and the challenge of securing eggs and bread. He notes soldiers returning home soon and comments on French and American girls.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Rowell were held at 10 o clock this morning at her home two miles north west of Goshes. Burial was made in Oak Ridge cemetery.
Mrs J and Mrs Berdel from Fort Wayne and Mrs Babus were badly hurt in a automobile collision to that city. Mrs Babus is a patient in St. Josephs hospital Fort Wayne and her condition is serious.
August DeMeester of Mishawaka was fined 160 dollars and sentenced to 120 days in jail for unlawful liquor possession. The jail term was suspended on his promise to quit the business as Judge Feig announced tougher enforcement to curb bootlegging.
South Bend detective John J. Mandich united in marriage with Elizabeth Buday of South Bend in a local ceremony. The couple's wedding linked two city families in a quiet civic event.
The local school conducted by the Mishawaka Woolen Manufacturing Co. is underway in Mishawaka with 160 persons in age attending the first sessions.
Ford Company today announced a minimum wage of six dollars per day at Detroit. The move affects about 28,000 men earning below the new rate and signals a broad pay scale increase across the workforce.
Ford Motor Co announces a new minimum wage of six dollars per day for about 28 000 workers including Ford tractor interests. Henry Ford formally resigns as president and his son Edsel Ford is elected to succeed him at a salary of 150 000 dollars per year.
American troops yesterday recaptured the village of Radish in the mid northern sector. Forces advanced two miles south of the village as they pressed forward their lines toward the area.
INDIANAPOLIS Jan lb Special proposals for a state hospital for the insane have been laid before the commission studying mental defectives. Some members oppose an additional hospital now while advocates say the five existing hospitals are crowded.
The farm loan board urged Congress to raise federal land banks lending power and grant authority to issue fire insurance on farm property. Nearby Mishawaka accident left Ruth Roshart and Grace injured after a buggy upset when a frightened horse bolted. neighbor Josephine Emers escaped harm.
Mrs. Elodie Martens and Mrs. Emma Trossaert were fined for taking part in a drunken brawl in Mishawaka. Achiel Lootens, present at the incident, was also fined and jailed as his wife’s husband aided the payments.
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