Simplicity Key at Indiana Governor Goodrich Inauguration
James P. Goodrich, Republican, was sworn in as governor of Indiana in a simple ceremony in the state house. Judge M. B. Larry administered the oath, and Rev. Perry C. Hopper gave the invocation. Goodrich pledged to serve with humility, honesty, and unwavering public welfare. The event also marked the oath of Lieut. Gov. Edgar D. Bush amid a brief reception in the executive offices.
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Indianapolis
Jan. S
James P. Goodrich
Indiana
Gov. Ralston
State House
M. B. Larry
State Supreme Court
Gov. Goodrich
Edgar D. Bush
W. P. O'Neill
Goodrich
Ralston
Perry C. Hopper
First Presbyterian Church
Winchester
Indiana lawmaker announces committee assignments in Indianapolis
Jesse E. Eschbach of Warsaw, speaker of the Indiana House, announced the committee rosters for the 70th General Assembly. Elkhart County members include Jonathan S. Yoder on Judiciary A and several panels, and Dell V. Anderson leads Organization of Elections and Cities and Towns.
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Indianapolis
Jesse E. Eschbach
Warsaw
House of Representatives
Indiana General Assembly
Elkhart
Jonathan S. Yoder
Indiana
Dell V. Anderson
Public morals committee formed for statewide prohibition
The public morals committee to report on statewide prohibition legislation includes Representatives Myers Miles Hy land Gentry Mason Johnson of Grant Wright of Randolph Winesburg Bon ham Hougham Jacoby and Krieg. With one or two exceptions, all members are classed as dry.
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Public Morals
Myers
Miles
Hyland
Gentry
Mason
Johnson
Grant
Wright
Randolph
Winesburg
Bonham
Hougham
Jacoby
Krieg
Man Shoots Man Over Wife. Suspect Held
Isom Jones, 47, of South Bend, ordered John Morgan, 46, also Black, to quit paying attention to his wife. Morgan fired three shots at Jones at 10:15 p.m. two grazed him and one hit the stomach. Jones died an hour later at Epworth hospital. Morgan, a former suitor of Mrs. Jones, is held on murder charges.
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South Bend
Isom Jones
John Morgan
Morgan
Jones
Epworth Hospital
Floyd Blough Appointed Engrossing Typewriter Clerk
Floyd Blough of Goshen was appointed engrossing typewriter clerk in the house for a 30 day term. Blough works on the reporting staff of the Goshen News Times and was named on the recommendation of Representative Yoder.
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Indianapolis
Floyd Blough
Goshen
Blough
The
Goshen News- Times
Rep. Yoder
J J Shaw Appointed Assistant Doorkeeper
J J Shaw of Elkhart was named assistant doorkeeper of the house. A longtime Republican politician, he is the father of Mrs. Helen Shaw Krutz of Goshen.
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Indianapolis
J. J. Shaw
Elkhart
Mr. Shaw
Helen Shaw-Krutz
Goshen
Tumulty Denies Leak Charges On Wilson Peace Note
Joseph P. Tumulty, President Wilsons private secretary, testified in Washington today denying Rep. Wood of Indiana on a leak in the peace note. He said he had no chance to present factors and rejected the allegations as baseless. Tumulty stated Wilson personally wrote the note.
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Washington
Rep. Wood
Indiana
Wilson
Joseph P. Tumulty
Wood
Tumulty
Indiana Governor-elect Goodrich wedding planned
In Indianapolis on January 8 a ceremony at the governor residence joined Miss Rhea McNees of Winchester and Fred Applegate of Newcastle. The timing and venue reflected the bride’s wishes with James P. Goodrich in Winchester awaiting inauguration.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
James P. Goodrich
Winchester
Indiana
North
Meridian Street
Rhea McNees
Mr. Goodrich
Presbyterian
Fred Applegate
Newcastle
O'Neill Praises Senate in Farewell Address
In Indianapolis on Jan 8 Lieut Gov W P O'Neill delivered his farewell to the senate praising its fair play and the new session's spirit. He said he will return home to Mishawaka after a Washington trip to resume his law practice.
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Indianapolis
Senate
W. P. O'Neill
Bush
O'Neill
Washington, D. C
Mishawaka
Shoplifters Arraigned In South Bend Case
Emma Yoder and Ralph Jenness pleaded not guilty in circuit court to grand larceny for robbing Hudson dry goods in South Bend. Bond set at 1000 for Yoder and 2000 for Jenness, who was listed as Rudolph Kunasz. Jenness claims Australian birth and missionary ties. trial status unknown.
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Emma Yoder
Ralph Jenness
South Bend
Hudson
Jenness
Rudolph Kunasz
Australia
Ray Deahl
Deahl
Miss Miller
Mr. Kunasz
Supreme Court Upholds Webb Kenyon Liquor Shipping Law
The U S supreme court ruled seven to two that the Webb Kenyon law is constitutional. It bars shipment of liquor from wet to dry states. The decision also upholds West Virginia’s prohibition rule prohibiting citizens from receiving liquor via common carrier in interstate commerce.
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Washington
Jan. S
U. S. Supreme Court
West Virginia
Wheat at Two Dollars on Chicago Board of Trade
Wheat sold at two dollars per bushel on the Chicago Board of Trade. Corn rose above one dollar per bushel. In Goshen wheat brought one dollar eighty cents per bushel.
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Chicago
Jan. S
Chicago Board of Trade
Goshen
Buffalo Bill Col Cody in Dying Condition
Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is reported to be in a dying condition in Little Rock Colorado January 8 1900 AP dispatch notes his critical health status and looming death for the historic showman.
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Little Rock, Col
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
South Bend Woman Dies After Truck Collision
A South Bend woman, 75, Margaret Frank, died at home half an hour after being struck by a mobile delivery truck driven by 16 year old Oscar Burmeister, driver for W. Bowser. Burmeister was jailed on an involuntary manslaughter charge.
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Margaret Frank
South Bend
Oscar Burmeister
W. Bowser
Nearly All South Bend Militiamen Return to Work
Most of the South Bend militiamen who recently came back from the Mexican border have been rehired. Nearly all found employment, with many regaining their previous positions.
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South Bend
Interurban Car Derailment Delays Travel Near Elkhart
An interurban car from Goshen derailed seven miles west of Elkhart near Yellow Creek delaying traffic for over an hour. No injuries reported and passengers transferred to another car for continued ride into Elkhart.
Daughters Born to Chicago Couple and Goshen Residents
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Defrees of Chicago on December 28 Mrs Defrees formerly Miss Florence Baker of this city. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs H D Wilson of northwest Goshen.
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Donald Defrees
Chicago
Defrees
Florence Baker
This City
H. D. Wilson
Northwest
Goshen
Would Be Councilman Nomination Aimed by South Bend
Augusta Bailey, assistant doorkeeper in the 1913 legislature from South Bend, seeks the Democratic nomination. The item notes Bailey’s pursuit of political office and party backing amid early 20th century Indiana politics.
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Augusta Bailey
South Bend
Democrats name candidates for chairman in Indianapolis bid
Several names are listed by Democratic delegates in Indianapolis as contenders for chairman. Bernard Korbly will retire, prompting a leadership transition and new selection process.
Young Man Favored for State Democratic Chair in Capital Politics
Indianapolis discussion centers on a successor to Bernard Korbly as state committee chair. Omer S. Jackson and James H. Fry top the list for younger leadership, while Marion county officials and other Democrats name potential mayoral hopefuls for Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Bernard Korbly
Democratic State Committee
Omer S. Jackson
Stokes Jackson
James H. Fry
Fort Wayne
Dale J. Crittenberger
Charles W. Jewett
Marion County
Lew Shank
Charles A. Bookwalter
Meredith Nicholson
Carl von Hake
W. K. Stewart
James . Leach
James J. Deery
Charles J. Orbison
Total Eclipse Illuminates Sky Across the Nation
A total lunar eclipse began last night at 11:50, with the moon entering Earth’s shadow and remaining wholly within it for 1 hour 29 minutes. The phenomenon ended as full light returned at 4:39, marking the first total eclipse visible since 1910 and the first since 1913.
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United States
Mortuary notices: Kull child dies at 18 months
Clarence A Kull infant son of Mr and Mrs David Kull of 314 South Ninth street died Saturday at home of acute bronchitis after a week illness Surviving include parents one sister Wilma and two brothers Wilbur and Irvin and grandparents Funeral at 230 pm tomorrow from residence Burial Oak Ridge Rev Bartlett of Elkhart officiating Miss Sarah Janet Roach aged 66 died Saturday night at home two miles south of Millersburg after prolonged illness Surviving are two brothers Thomas Roach near Millersburg and John Roach of Chicago Funeral from late residence tomorrow afternoon Rev Bartlett officiating Mrs Walter Stuart 30 of Elkhart died at Bassler Grossnickle hospital Elkhart after an operation Husband and one daughter survive
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Kull
Clarence A
David Kull
South Ninth Street
Wilma
Wilbur
Irvin
Oak Ridge
Rev. Bartlett
Elkhart
Roach
Sarah Janet Roach
Millersburg
Thomas Roach
John Roach
Chicago
Bartlett
Stuart
Walter Stuart
Bassler-Grossnickle Hospital
Miss Hen rietta Gloff Takes Goshen Teaching Post
Michigan City Dispatch notes Miss Hen rietta Gloff traveled to Goshen to assume a public school teaching job. An employment line seeks salesmen to solicit orders for lubricating oils greases and paints with pay details and an address for Tincorn.
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Michigan City
Henrietta
Gloff
Goshen
Tincorn
Republicans Take Control of State Fair Board
The article reports Republicans gaining control of the State Fair Association during reorganization. It notes plans to authorize the state to assume property and turn the state fair into a state institution. Proposals include a governor appointed agricultural board and tighter links with Purdue University and local agricultural societies.
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Indianapolis
State Fair Association
Purdue University
State Fair Board
Association
Sothern Career Likely End After Grave Illness
Physicians announce Edward H. Sothern’s illness is grave with potential end to his stage career. While in Chicago's Blackstone theatre last week he collapsed during If I Were King. His wife Julia Marlowe travels with him amid health concerns.
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New York
Edward H. Sothern
King
Blackstone Theatre
Chicago
Murdock Marries Jessie Grant In Indiana Ceremony
Charles H. Murdock, wealthy gas and traction magnate, wed Jessie Corey Grant, widow of a Richmond physician, in Lafayette Indiana. Murdock belongs to the corporation owning the C B N L traction lines.
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Lafayette
Ind
Charles H. Murdock
Jessie Corey Grant
Peru
Richmond
Grant
Mr. Murdock
C. 8. B. & N. L. Traction Lines
Vollmer Former State Treasurer Dies in Vincennes
William H. Vollmer aged 60, former state treasurer and prominent Democrat, died in Vincennes after gall stone surgery performed last Thursday. He is survived by his widow and leaves a large estate. Special correspondent report dated January 8.
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Vincennes
William H. Vollmer
University president pays debt for diploma at Valparaiso
Dr. Robert J. Aley, president of the University of Maine, settled a 33 debt with Valparaiso University to receive a diploma. He recalled that 35 years ago he left his studies with no money for the fee and did not obtain the diploma.
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Robert J. Aley
University of Maine
Valparaiso University
Aley
Harrisburg Father Initiates Habeas Corpus Action
Jodie Minton of Harrisburg Ark starts habeas corpus proceedings to recover his two year old son Donald who is said to be in Rochester with his mother after a family dispute.
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Rochester
Jodie Minton
Harrisburg, Ark
Donald
Fort Wayne to Welcome New Hotel Project
Fort Wayne expects a new hotel soon as construction widens across northern Indiana. Elk Hart, Goshen, South Bend and Fort Wayne feature active hotel developments with several under way.
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Fort Wayne
Indiana
Elkhart
Goshen
South Bend
Soldier Frank Fruci Enlists in Army at Columbus Barracks
Frank Fruci of South Bend has enlisted in the United States Army and reported to Columbus Barracks Ohio. Enlistments are reported as very slow.
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Frank Fruci
South Bend
United States Army
Columbus Barracks
Lost On River Avenue Comb With Brilliants
Missing comb with brilliants advertised on River Avenue last Sunday. Reward offered. Call phone 1 on 434.
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River Avenue
First Baptist Church Growth and Evening Baptism Page
Dr Kenny warns against deception as First Baptist Church reports growing attendance and renewed zeal. Enthus iasm and enlarged membership accompany strong choir singing led by Mrs Helen England and solo by Mr Allen Storer. Pastor Smith baptized his two sons at the evening service as weeklong special services continue with a sermon Fooled by Sin and a duet by Mrs Pearl Ulery and Mrs Charles Beethold.
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Dr. Kenny
The
Baptist Church
Helen B. England
Allen Storer
Smith
Kenny
Pearl Ulery
Charles Beehtold
Damages Suit Ended in Noble Circuit Court Albion
In Albion a major damage suit concluded with Rolla A. Whitford of Kendallville winning $18,000 over alleged conspiracy to defraud him and his brother Scott Whitford of cattle. Fi win W. Brickett of Georgia, formerly Martinsville, Ind., was plaintiff. Whitford defendant. The Noble county jury cleared Whitford of charges two years after indictment.
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Superior Court
Charles W. Neterer
Goshen
Andrew Miller
George Lambert
W. B. Hile
Clyde Ivens
Catherine Ivens
Qosolo
Winona
Milford
Sarah A. Hattel
C. J. Munton
Noble Circuit
Albion
Fiwin W. Brickett
Georgia
Martinsville
Ind
Rolla A. Whitford
Kendallville
Mr. Whitford
Free seed kits offered by Department of Agriculture
The Agriculture Department plans its annual distribution of free garden and flower seed for early spring. Citizens should write Congressman H. A. Barnhart in Washington D C to receive seed packages for yards and gardens. Sudan, Soybean, and Cowpea seeds are also available while the allotment lasts. include name and post office address.
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Rep
Barnhart
Department of Agriculture
H. A. Barnhart
Washington, D. C
Sudan
Local Society Gatherings Across Town This Week
The Mrs Brett Bible class of First Reformed plans an afternoon at Mrs Clarence Conrad s home on South 6th street. Miss Florence Miller hosts Queen Esther at 601 South Seventh street Tuesday evening. Philomathians meet tonight at Miss Francis Stutz s home 117 North Fifth. County Supt A E Weaver hosted township trustees for dinner at the Graystone. Beacon Lights meet this evening with Mrs FE Mummert of South Sixth street.
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Brett Bible
First Reformed Church
Clarence Conrad
South 6Th Street
Florence Miller
Queen Esther Society
the First
M. E. Church
South Seventh Street
Philomathians
Francis Stutz
No. 117
North Fifth Street
A. E. Weaver
Graystone
FE. E. Mummert
South Sixth Street
South Bend youths open temperate social club
Two thrifty young men in South Bend opened a drinking and eating venue that offers soft drinks and light lunches with no alcohol sold. It charges 225 dollars monthly rent and enjoys growing popularity among respectable patrons. It aims to promote social enjoyment without intoxication.
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South Bend
Coke Supply Exhausted in Elkhart
The Coke supply in Elkhart is exhausted with stock depleted after a long winter. Officials note that last winter the supply lasted 60 days longer, signaling potential shortages ahead for heating and industrial use.
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Elkhart
For Sale Or Trade Piano With 125 Rolls Concert Piano
For sale or trade a piano with 125 rolls for a concert piano. Lyric theatre. Also a rental notice for a centrally located house. Dr. Kreager. Ngati Bate tayo eee.
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Lyric Theatre
Kreager
Von Mackensen Takes Forsham and 4000 Russians Capture
Field Marshal von Mackensen's central powers push into Roumania breaches at Fokshani on the Sereth River. Roumanian town captured with 4000 prisoners and three guns taken. Russians reportedly concede ground on Moldavian frontier and Danube operations show limited gains. Patrol and aviation activity reported on the Franco-Belgian front.
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London
Jan. S
von Mackensen
Sereth
Fokshani
Danube
Northern Indiana Deaths Rise With Several Noted Names
Mrs Earl Antonides 40 dies at Warsaw from a brain base tumor. Survivors include her husband and son. Mr Antonides once clerked at Hawks drug store Goshen. Mrs Polly Davis Ellsworth 84 dies in Laporte County born Elkhart 1832 married Dr H N Ellsworth 1859. survivor includes niece Miss Mary Hiser 90. Katie Kramer 60 dies at Laporte home. Mabel Puda 27 dies Kendallville from brain abscess at her father Charles Buda's home. D L Coover of Kalamazoo dies burned in a home fire. John Wible 22 dies post appendectomy at Cooperative hospital Kendallville. son of James Wible South Milford. J W Parkhurst 81 Laporte manufacturer, bankrupted, dies at daughter Mrs B Lynch Evanston Ill.
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Earl Antonides
Warsaw
Jerry E. Stephenson
Antonides
Hawks Drug Store
Goshen
Polly Davis Ellsworth
Laporte County
Elkhart County
H. N. Ellsworth
Mary Hiser
Kingsbury
Katie Kramer
Mathies Kramer
Laporte
Mabel Puda
Charles Buda
Kendallville
John Wible
Cooperative Hospital
James Wible
South Milford
J. W. Parkhurst
Laporte Carriage Co
B. Lynch
Evanston
Ill
Fire Department Responds to Wood Shed Fire
Fire crews were summoned last night to the property of Chas Watts at the northwest corner of Eighth and Purl streets where a blaze was found in a wood shed. Damage remained slight.
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Chas. Watts
Eighth and
Purl Streets
Evangelistic Meetings Close at Church of the Brethren
The evangelistic meetings at the Church of the Brethren closed last evening and 11 new members were added to the church.
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Church of the Brethren
Farm Sold West of Goshen for 3800 Dollars
William Ulery acting through the Kesler agency sold a ten acre farm located west of Goshen to George W Wert for 3800 dollars through the M VY. The deal reflects a cash transaction and changes ownership to Wert.
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M VY
Kesler
William Ulery
Goshen
George W. Wert
Change at Warsaw as Kingery sells stake in firm
In Warsaw W H Kingery sells his interest in the dry goods firm Kingery and Myers to E B Myers. The deal transfers ownership control to Myers, reflecting a change in partnership structure.
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Warsaw
W. H. Kingery
of Kingery & Myers
E. B. Myers
George W Sands Elected Democratic Chair
George W. Sands was elected chairman of the Democratic City Central Committee at South Bend in a local party leadership vote.
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George W. Sands
Democratic City Central Committee
South Bend
Oil Pipe Bursts at Elkhart Roundhouse
An oil pipe ruptured at the N. C. roundhouse in Elkhart and the fire department was summoned to the scene.
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N. ¥. C. Roundhouse
Elkhart
Fort Wayne Records Show 816 Dogs Died in 1916
An official list notes 861 dogs died in Fort Wayne during 1916. The tally reflects municipal animal welfare records and city data on canine deaths for that year.
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Fort Wayne
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M. B. Lairy
COURT
Byterian
Cation
Eschbach
Bernard Korbly Will
Omer S. Jackson, James H. Fry and
Capital
Mortuary Record
State Board of Agriculture
Sothern
Mr. Sothern
the Jefferson
C. H. Murdock
W. H. Vollmer
South
Maine
Services
First Baptist Church
Noble County
Forsham
Roumania
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