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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented report notes approval for calling a special session amid belief the legislature should convene. It highlights women's eagerness for action and mentions various unnamed plans and comments from state figures.
A page fragment reports a youth leaping or falling from a bridge into the river below. Bystanders and authorities respond as rescue efforts proceed, with unclear details on the injury or outcome.
Damaged OCR text mentions a local event with dates and a field. Readable parts reference a place and possible names but fail to provide a clear outcome or full details.
A fragmented old note suggests a lingering resolution from last year with ambiguous phrasing. The snippet hints at a recurring or lasting sentiment, implying continued relevance or effort into the present.
Fragmented OCR text shows a legal or court scene with a father preparing to surrender his son who attempted to flee during a trial. Mentions of Waterford, trustees, security, and a place called Sadlerville imply a provincial setting and a tense surrender process. Confusing phrases appear, but the core event centers on surrender action linked to a trial.
St Louis ends bid to host a national convention after evaluating current prospects and costs. Officials cited uncertain turnout and funding challenges as the decisive factors in stepping back from the challenge.
Fragmented OCR text reports local officers elected by a council group and a party faction. The article mentions future events and meetings, with scattered names and places unclear due to damage.
The passage discusses social whistles greeting the new year and a cautious outlook on postwar industrial growth. It notes hopes for expansion in trade and export, with concerns about debt and exchange conditions shaping near term business expectations.
Bolsheviki report that Yekaterinoslav has fallen along the southern front and another town farther northeast is seized. A Bolshevik official statement was issued today. The Rendallville mayor urged extending the Fort Waste and Northers India traction line to the city water plant to ease coal and shipment deliveries.
Sudden death reported for Emanuel Phillyeon at Downyglae Michigan. Burial arrangements with relatives in attendance. Phillipsen noted as brother of Maieu Blilpoon of War.
A fire last night damaged the state railroad station at Warsaw and destroyed army stock depots. A motor truck driver from Fort Wayne to Warsaw escaped injury when his truck was struck by a Pennsylvania train, the conductor asking who was killed. The driver, identified as Cossman, replied that he was fine.
Burglars broke into the People’s State Bank at Michigantown seven miles east of Frankfort using a sledge hammer to break lock boxes. Loss is estimated at 800 dollars with no clues available.
Dr. William P. Hanna, who died at Lafayette recently, left a seven hundred thousand dollar estate by will. The will directs distribution to his relatives.
A Detroit residence was robbed of jewelry valued at about 25 906 dollars. Police report notes the theft occurred within the home and investigators are seeking leads to identify suspects.
About two hundred residents attend a watch meeting in Goshen and nearby areas. Charles A. Crop of Goshen is named Republican county auditor with David F. Miller of Nappanee elected sheriff, while Thos Schurt of Gestern becomes recorder. Miller and family will relocate to Goshen to occupy the Crine House on South Main Street.
Report notes the New Sear' event with a Democrat issuance scheduled for noon today.
Indiana forecast shows fair skies today with much colder air moving in. Friday is expected to stay fair with continued cooler temperatures.
Johns Miller a Middlebury township farmer was declared insane at a Wednesday insanity hearing before Justice Freyberger Dr Ash and S AL Edmunds. He was remanded to jail and likely to be arraigned Friday morning before Judge Drake in circuit court on the assault and battery charge.
Delegates at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in St. Louis say no universal preventative exists for epidemic diseases though a serum aims to eradicate yellow fever. They warn against influenza spinal meningitis and infantile paralysis noting these diseases are not wiped out but in recess.
The 7920 auto license plates arrive in Goshen daily after Christmas and cars display the new numbers. Elkhart police threat prosecutions for unlicensed cars begin today while Goshen Marshal Rigney sets January 15 as a lenient deadline. The Indiana plate is not praised for beauty.
Stanley Wyrckoff, federal fair price commissioner for Dudiana, authorized higher margins on sugar effective today. Wholesalers 0.75 cents per lb and retailers 2 cents per lb, up from 0.85 and 0.5 cents respectively. Dealers must sell existing stock at replacement value, likely affecting beet sugar dealers and grocers as Indiana has limited sugar on hand and Goshen grocers report mostly 22 cents per pound.
Indiana Public Service Commission approves new water rates for 1700 city consumers after water works and light committee endorsement. An extra 50 cent shut-off charge is included. City attorney Guy W. Dausman confirmed PSC approval today.
Muskegon Michigan January 1 Thomas a wealthy lumberman died at his home this morning at the Thomas residence. The report notes his status as a millionaire and his residence in the city while giving no further detail on the cause or surrounding circumstances.
Announcement states J. L. Harman former Elkhart judge and Brass Manufacturing treasurer partners with Attorney Oscar Jay. The firm Har man and Jay is to be established at once in Elkhart. Also noted is the Water Baker murder trial moved from Laporte to South Bend for Monday, Web. 9th.
Goshen college opens with 260 students this winter term nearly twice last year’s attendance. A six week Bible term is planned. It is the 56th New Year anniversary observed from 1864 with Civil War memories. Avalon Farms of Illinois lists $100,000 capital stock in Indiana. P A Gandy of Churubusco is named agent.
The Straus Brothers of Ligonier will demonstrate a baby Catapillar tractor Friday afternoon at the yards of the Sangers-Egbert company.
Authorities in multiple cities arrest thirty five men in Connecticut as part of a probe into a wood alcohol tainted whiskey operation. Brooklyn undertaker Julbn Romanelli and Samuel Salesby, a Brooklyn druggist, were named as key figures in a Brooklyn garage hideout serving as a manufacturing and distribution hub for poison liquor across New England.
In Chicago officials led by Covener Hoffman and Chief Garrity used cinema screenings to deter New Year celebrants from consuming illegal wood alcohol. The county records show thirty two deaths since the month began.
Chicago ushered in 1920 with dry wit and dry lips as hip pocket bottles appeared in city cafes and cafeterias. The Associated Press notes New Year celebrations were subdued yet full of expected glee as signs pointed to a sober start amid lip pocket bottle customs.
Jesse Eschbach of Warsaw head of the Indiana state board of accounts prepairs to resign his position and reclaim his seat in the lower house where he served as speaker.
Wabash was advanced from fifth to fourth class under the Goodrich tax reform law and the 1913 cities and towns act. Goshen will follow, moving from fifth to fourth class next Monday per the same provisions.
The Indian state Chamber of Commerce will conduct a drive at Wabesh where a chamber was recently organized to promote business and local commerce.
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