Indiana Democratic caucus re-elects Free secretary of senate
In Indianapolis on January 6 1915 Democratic senators elected Wade H Free of Anderson as secretary of the senate after a caucus called by Lieut Gov W P ONeill. Harry Skillman Indianapolis became assistant secretary and Ralph Thomas Auburn chief doorkeeper. Frederick Vannuys Anderson was chosen president pro tem and Will Yarling Shelbyville caucus chairman. A committee of Flemia Fort Wayne Elsner Seymour and Kelsem Terre Haute to oversee expenses and senate staff.
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Indianapolis
Wade H. Free
Anderson
Senate
Sen. Free
W. P. O'Neill
Harry B. Skillman
Ralph C. Thomas
Auburn
Frederick Vannuys
Democratic
Will A. Yarling
Shelbyville
Stephen B. Flemiae
Fort-Wa
Haward P. Elsner
Seymour
Jacob J. Kelsem
Terre Haute
Ralston
Wilson
Torslinson
House
Marion Club
Republican State Committee
Hotel Severin
Arthur Hamrick
Greencastle
L. B. Combs
Clinton County
Harry M. Gardner
Cass County
Elkhart County Farmers Institute Opens Tomorrow
A county farmers institute in Elkhart County starts at the core show tomorrow with R. C. Lake on the side. The event aims to educate local growers and share practical farming methods.
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Een Institute
Elkhart
Kosciusko
County Farmers ‘Institute
R. C. Lake
Basketball contest between Goshen schools cancelled said by The South Bend News Times
An abbreviated note from The South Bend News Times reports a Goshen area basketball matchup has been canceled. The brief item cites school officials and cites uncertain scheduling.
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Bend
News-Times
Goshen
Indiana caucuses set speaker and minority leader choices
INDIANAPOLIS Jan. 6 Democrats will likely name Charles H Badwell of Sullivan as speaker at tonight’s party caucuses ahead of the Indiana general assembly opening tomorrow. Republicans will cast a primary for Jesse Eschbach of Warsaw to be named minority leader, though opponents hope to defeat him.
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Indianapolis
Indiana General Assembly
Charles H. Badwell
Sullivan
Jesse Eschbach
Warsaw
Legislation Aims to Interchange Long Distance Toll Messages
Indianapolis January 6 Special reports a proposed Indiana bill requiring intercompany exchange of long distance telephone messages in municipalities with two or more carriers. The bill would force agreements on toll divisions while mandating interchanges between companies.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Medill McCormick Rejoins Republicans in Illinois
Medill McCormick national progressive committeeman from Illinois and vice chairman reenters the Republican caucus alongside Herbert S. Hicks the other progressive elected to the Illinois House. They pledge cooperation with Republicans during the legislative session.
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Springfield
Medill McCormick
National Progressive
Illinois
National Committee
Herbert S. Hicks
Old and Very Well Known Goshen Resident Dies at 80
Mary K B Perkins widow of Charles W Perkins aged 80, longtime Goshen resident since 1861, died at 2:30 yesterday afternoon at No 307 Third Street after a two week illness. Born Mary E Worcester in Albany July 29 1834, she married in Schenectady March 4 1856. Surviving are three daughters Hattie L Perkins Mrs John W Keghert of Goshen and Mrs Charles W Miller of Indianapolis, five nephews and three nieces. Funeral at 2:30 today at St James Episcopal with Fr Scofield officiating. private burial at Oak Ridge receiving vault. She was the last survivor of her family.
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Mary KB. Perkins
Charles W. Perkins
Goshen
Twro
Schenectady
N. Y
Chicago
Perkins
Egbert
North Third Street
Scofield
St. James Episcopal Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Elizabeth Hoffman 82 dies at Millersburg home
Elizabeth Hoffman aged 82 died last night at nine at her Millersburg area home from complications of age. Widow of Peter Hoffman she moved to the county 54 years ago and lived in Clinton township. Survived by six children, a brother and sister, and twelve grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 pm at home and 2 pm at Millersburg church with Rev. Fisher officiating. Interment Brown Cemetery south of Millersburg.
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Elizabeth Hoffman
Millersburg
Peter Hoffman
Mansfield
Hoffman
Clinton Township
N. W. Dewey
Goshen
M. B. Rink
John L. Juday
Jacob Hoffman
John Hoffman
Forman
N. D
Edward Coye
Marion
Samuel Dillman
Farrington
Wash
John Stern-berg
Fisher of Kimmel
Brown Cemetery
Direct Primary Bill Proposed in Indianapolis
Jan G special report says J R Norris of Plymouth Marshall county Renreequallcy will introduce a direct primary bill to end delegate conventions and elect party organization officers. Under the measure candidates would be chosen by popular vote.
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Indianapolis
J. R. Norris
Plymouth
Marshall County
Renreequallcy
Railroads push repeal of Indiana two cent rate law
Representatives from the Lake Shore Monon Wabash Erie Michigan Central and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads met in Hammond asking the Indiana general assembly to repeal the two cent rate law.
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Hammond
Lake Shore
Monon
Wabash
Erie
Michigan Central J
Chesapeake and Ohio
Indiana General Assembly
Records Intact Reported in Indianapolis Primary
Indianapolis January 6 special report says Flias D Salsbury a member of the board of election commissioners announced to the criminal court that the records are intact from the spring 1913 primary. A grand jury investigation is likely and the records are desired.
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Indianapolis
Flias D. Salsbury
Board of Election Commissioners
Enlargement of New Paris revival tent increases seating
Attendance at the New Paris revival by the Baumgartner party outgrew the tabernacle. An additional section was erected raising capacity to 900, promising ample space for Goshen residents attending each evening.
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New Paris
Republicans Plan Measures in General Assembly
Republicans in the incoming general assembly, though in the minority, intend to introduce measures based on the prior Indiana state platform.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Indiana
Will Arrest Autoists Under New 1915 Licenses
Local police warn automobile owners that after next Monday they will arrest every driver who operates a car without the new 1915 auto licenses as required by state law. The licenses should have been displayed since year's start, but many have neglected the matter. Owners have until Monday to obtain them to avoid arrest. Strict orders have been issued to arrest all violators.
Fort Wayne Dominates Red Cross Stamp Drive
Fort Wayne secures the national pennant with 268 214 seal sales total. Goshen sales remain unchecked as the drive closes.
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FT. Wayne
Fort Wayne
Red Cross
John Henry Zuver Acts as Secretary in Indianapolis
John Henry Zuver, a former preacher and lawyer from Michigan, serves as secretary in Indianapolis to Gabriel R. Summers, owner of the NewsTimes and a senator from St. Joseph County.
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John Henry
Bend News
Times
Michigan
Indianapolis
Gabriel R. Summers
NewsTimes
St.Joseph County
Indicted and Arrests Reported in Local Case
Indictments and arrests connected to a local case include Frank Mayers Jamies Hatton and others. Authorities outline charges related to parasitic offenses and related conduct in the investigation.
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Frank’ Mayers
Jamies. Hatton
Futile Turkish Army Actions Reported by Petrograd
Readable fragments indicate Petrograd reports futile Turkish Army actions. The text mentions moves and outcomes, suggesting limited impact or success in ongoing operations. No clear names, dates, or locations are established in the surviving lines.
Allied Steady Advance Toward Metz Reported
Allied progress toward Metz is reported with little fighting in the last 24 hours. Turkish forces are said to have been routed with about 50,000 prisoners taken. Russia reports a Caucasus victory with an entire Ottoman army corps surrender.
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Petrograd
Paris
Metz
Rouvrois
St. Mihiél
Massey
St. Mihiel
Caucasus
War Office
Alsace
Orbey
Urbels
Colmar
Cermay
Sennheim
Steinbach
Flanders
St.Georges
Rusa
Ottmans
Nicholas
Joffre
The
Ardahan
Sari Kamysh
Caucasia
Stotsenburg Amendment Attacked by Indiana Women
The Stotsenburg constitutional amendment faces opposition from the Woman's Franchise League of Indiana. Circulars proclaim defeating the 22 amendments and urge a constitutional convention by 1915 or a special election. The league urges citizens to join in pushing for an up-to-date constitution.
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Indianapolis
Stotsenburg
New Albany
Woman's Franchise League of
Indiana
League
Goshen Merchants Plan Banquet Tickets For Tuesday
Goshen Retail Association members sell tickets for a Tuesday banquet on the Schaefer building second floor South Main. Tickets cost 50 cents. 150 attendees expected. Supper includes several roast pigs and roast beef served with knife and fork. attendees urged to leave razors at home.
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Goshen Retail Association
Schaefer Building
South Main Street
Shafer Granted Divorce in Nappanee Court
A. Earl Shafer of Nappanee was granted a divorce from Grace Shafer after a suit filed Oct. 15. Evidence showed Mrs. Shafer did not deny unfaithfulness. Special findings were filed in the case.
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A. Earl Shafer
Nappanee
Grace Shafer
Goshen
Sarah J. Grant
Jacob Leidner
Local Businessman Donates 50 to Nappanee Fire Dept
George L. Lamb of the George G. Lamb Co. gave the Nappanee fire department 50 in appreciation for services after his plant was destroyed by fire recently. Lamb carried 23,000 in insurance. A 3,000 policy had not been written but the premium was paid when ordered. payment is expected.
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George L. Lamb
George G. Lamb Co
Nappanee
Chicago gypsy king leaves for Manitoba with heir
Zuitchev Dimitro, a 75 year old Chicago gypsy leader, travels to Manitoba after naming John Ephriam Mitchell as legal heir to a $175,000 estate. His Miller Costello tribe ties were noted as familiar from last summer.
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Zuitchev Dimitro
Chicago
Manitoba
Canada
John Ephriam Mitchell
Goshen Public Library Trustees to Reorganize Meeting
Goshen Public Library board of trustees will hold an annual meeting Thursday evening to reorganize for the year and present the annual reports.
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Goshen Public Library
Sleighing Season Ends Amid Warmer Weather
Sleighing has ended for the winter after several weeks of fair conditions. Coasting on the North Side the hilly routes have also stopped, marking the close of outdoor winter recreation for now.
Breeders' Association to Meet January 15 at Hotel
The Indiana Hampshire Breeders' Association will meet January 15 at a Hotel in Indianapolis English. Elkhart County will be represented at the gathering.
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Indiana Hampshire
Breeders’ Association
English
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
Governor appoints Eugene Shireman fish and game commissioner
The governor elevates Eugene Shireman to head the fish and game commission succeeding the late George W. Miles. Shireman, 38, DePauw graduate, runs what is described as the nation’s largest gold fish farm with 15 ponds and annual output near 250 000 fish. He and his brother Max plan expansion to exceed 1 000 000 fish next year. Shireman is a businessman with strong interest in game propagation and fish protection. The post controls about 80 000 dollars yearly.
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Gralston
Eugene Shireman
Fish and Game
George W. Miles
Syracuse
Indianapolis Star
Depauw University
Max Shireman
Shireman
Fish and Game Commissioner
Ladies Aid Society Plans Thursday Meeting at Mrs Thomas Home
The First Reformed church ladies will gather Thursday afternoon at 306 North Main Street hosted by Mrs Jacob Thomas and Mesdames Thomas Roger Blough Scott and Sorter. Sunshine class officers to be elected at Mrs Cripe home 219 North Third street Thursday afternoon.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
The
First Reformed Church
Jacob Thomas
North Mainstoret
Thomas
Roger,Blough, Scott and
Sorter
Clarence Cripe
Charles Poole
Brethren Sunday School
Spohn Named Vice President At Indiana Board Meeting
Indianapolis January 6 Special after eight members of the Indiana State Board of Agriculture were elected at the 68th annual meeting the board chose officers President Warren T McCrary of Kentland Vice President Samuel F Spohn of Goshen Secretary Charles Downing of Indianapolis with Charles Hickman of Lafayette slated for the secretaryship but Downing retained the role The board also elected county fair officers President John Isenbarger of North Manchester Secretary C E Smith of Montpelier Treasurer Charles H Anthony of Muncie A legislative committee was named including Tuell Reed Clare Spahn and Isenbarger They plan to seek state funds for a cattle barn and a women s art building at the fairgrounds The next meeting will Feb 4 5 to revise the premium list Labor Day was set for the state fair opening The group advocates a county fairs tax facing strong opposition from Gov Ralston and newspapers like The Indianapolis News Farmers across all counties oppose the tax drive which the state association pushes despite previous legislative defeats The article notes broad regional resistance.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Agriculture
Kentland
Charles Downing
Charles Hickman
Lafayette
Downing
County Fair
John Isenbarger
North Manchester
C. E. Smith
Montpelier
Messrs
Tuell
Reed
Clare
Spahn
Isenbarger
Ralston
Indianapolis News
Siasre
Warsaw Opera House Sold for Four Thousand to Moose
Warsaw Moose purchase the opera house for 4000 and have five years to pay. The theatre will be converted into a hall. A stock company built the opera house 40 years ago at a 22000 cost, with the entire block at 40000. Charles A. Rigion of Warsaw retires as manager after 27 years, owning the building, which never paid.
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Warsaw
Charles A. Rigion
Jefferson Township Farmers Institute Held at Indian Creek Church
Speakers Mrs. Carl Tuttle and J. A. Driscoll addressed the audience. Driscoll spoke on Dairying Farming as a Business and Breeding Live Stock while Mrs. Tuttle covered Helpful Hints for the Housewife and American Women in Society and in the home.
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Jefferson Township
Farmers’ Institute
Indian Creek Church
Carl Tuttle
J. A. Driscoll
Local High School Faces Nappanee In Second Game
The high school basketball team will play its second game of the year Friday night at home against the strong Nappanee five. The onion growers have won most of their early games and are considered strong contenders for the championship.
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Onion Growers
Night Police Count Calls and Monitor Patrols
Police begin nightly tally of all calls received and will maintain an active watch. Officers plan to document incidents and continue patrols through the night to ensure public safety.
Subway Fire in New York Claims One Life
A subway fire in New York caused one death and injuries to over 100 people with very heavy damage. Rescue operations may require dynamiting streets to reach victims.
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New York
Sheet Metal Specialty Co increases stock in Goshen
Indianapolis January 8 Special report The Sheet Metal Specialty Co of Goshen has boosted its capital stock from ten thousand dollars to thirty five thousand dollars indicating expansion and stronger operations for the firm in the region.
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Indianapolis
The
Sheet Metal Specialty Co. of
Goshen
Infant Elizabeth Chrispyn Dies in Osceola
Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Chrispyn of Osceola died yesterday at 2 30 pm from acute bronchitis after a brief illness The couple are former Goshen and Dunlaps residents The burial was in Oak Ridge Cemetery Goshen with brief services at the grave site.
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Chrispyn
Elizabeth Marcella Chrispyn
William Chrispyn
Osceola
Goshen
Dunlaps
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Notice on Ashes in Streets Prohibited
Violation of the ordinance prohibiting throwing ashes in streets or alleys will lead to prompt prosecution. John Snobarger, Street Commissioner.
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John Snobarger
Couples Listed From Three Indiana Towns
Huston D. Mather 21 and Hazel Pfeiffer 18 of Middlebury. Hubert T. Sears 21 of Lagrange and Lydia M. Nehring 21 of Mishawaka. Leon D. Brown 27 of Ontario and Celia Ritz 19 of Shipshewana.
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Huston D. Mather
Hazel Pfeiffer
Middlebury
Hubert T.sears
Lagrange
Lydia M. Nehring
Mishawaka
Leon D. Brown
Ontario
Celia Ritz
Shipshewana
North Manchester man elected county fair managers head
Johnsenbarger of North Manchester was re elected president of the county fair managers of Indians at a meeting held in Indianapolis.
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Johnsenbarger
North
Manchester
County Fair Managers of Indians
Indianapolis
Read News-Times Fight Coverage Noted in South Edition
A fragmented item from the South reads like a brief about a fight coverage in the News-Times, mentioning Yoder and a car service context with unclear details.
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News-Times
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Lon
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Ments
London
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Gypsy Hat
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Ely
Lulu Prennett
Ruth Fredeke
Kate
Ruth Blender
Luther League
South Third Street
M. C. Dow
South Sixth Street
Beulah Kreider
Tri Kappa Sorority
South Fifth Street
Spohn
Samuel F. Spohn
Charles H. Anthony
Muncie
Moose Bay Opera House
Township Farmers Institute
Mortuary Record
Lagrange Marriage
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