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Goshen Daily Democrat

Location

Goshen, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1920

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Goshen Man Found Dead From Gas Asphyxiation

Louis K Hawks, Goshen resident and Standard Chemical salesman, was found dead at 405 West Wilkinson Street after a gas heater hose disconnected. His wife, exposed to fumes, collapsed but survived. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at the home of Dwight H Hawks.

Louis WK. Flaawvhs Goshen Weer Wilkinson Street Gochuck J. Becknell Hawks Eugene Holdeman Elkhart Standard Chemical Company Oraha Neb Dwight Hl Hawks Trust Company Stopper Dwight H. Hawks North Third Street BE. L. Roland Chi

Successor to Glass To Be Named Soon

President Wilson summoned Secretary Glass to the White House for a conference where a successor to Mr Glass was discussed. An appointment is expected soon so Glass can take his seat in the Senate, succeeding the late Senator Martin of Virginia.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Secretary Glass White House Glass Senate Senator Martin Virginia

Supreme Court Denies New Jersey Liquor Dealers Petition

The Supreme Court refused to hear the New Jersey Retail Liquor Dealers association challenge to the state’s prohibition amendment. It held no jurisdiction to entertain original proceedings to test constitutionality or to enjoin enforcement in New Jersey.

Supreme Court New Jersey Washingtlton New Jersey Retail Liquor Dealers Association

New City Car Service Discontinued on Eighth Street Line

The Eighth Street city car line from Ata 9 and Lincoln Avenue will be discontinued Wednesday under a city council and traction line agreement. The Oak Ridge and South Main lines will run on a 20 minute schedule with first departures at 6:10 am weekdays and 8:10 am Sundays, last cars at Lincoln Avenue at 10:30 pm, finishing at 10:50 pm arrival.

Eighth Street Lincoln Avenue Oak Ridge South Main Street Ly. Millers College Avenue South Teaves College Millers Jeaves Lincoln Ave

Gary Strikers Call Off National Steel Strike Amid Troop Withdrawal

In Gary Indiana the withdrawal of federal troops prompted the Gary strikers' council to accept a Pittsburgh issued order ending the steel strike nationwide. Picketing plans were set to renew in Gary, with leaders hoping to mobilize thousands at the mills. The strike headquarters will aid families and organize remaining workers.

Associated Press Gary Pittsburgh

Fire Threat Sparks House Alarm on 7th Street

Shortly before three this afternoon the fire department was summoned to Mrs. Meliss Miller at 508 South 7th Street where a threatening fire burned in the roof.

Meliss. Miller South 7Th Street

Preparing for 1920 Election in St Joseph County

The St Joseph county board of commissioners prepares for the 1920 election as women gain the vote. Extraordinary preparations are required to organize the polls, ballots, and staffing for this historic change.

St. Joseph

Miners Accept Commission Decision in Coal Strike

Jan. 12 in Washington the United Mine Workers acting president J L Lewis said miners would unreservedly accept any ruling by the president's coal commission. Operators' chief Thomas B Brewster declined promises, noting the commission would answer ten questions and report back. The first public hearing adjourned until tomorrow.

Washington President's Coal Commission Jol T L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Ofhers Thomas BB. Brewster Seales Robinson

Second Term Night School Opens Tuesday

Goshen night school director urges enrollment as second term begins Tuesday at the high school building. Courses include sociology if demand rises, plus bookkeeping typewriting penmanship drawing art cooking sewing French business English and more all offered with flexible hours and no tuition.

Goshen

Investigating Housing Plan at Mishawaka

Chamber of Commerce secretary H. Vv. D. King and director C. Edwin Stout, joined by C. BE. Hastings, traveled to Mishawaka to confer with Mr. Williams of Chicago on a housing plan for Dodge Manufacturing company. A report will be submitted soon.

H. Vv D. King Chamber of Commerce C. Edwin Stout C. BE. Hastings Mishawaka Mr. Williams Chicago Dodge Manufacturing Company

Taporte Expects 25 000 Population by 1925

The town of Taporte anticipates a population reach of 25 000 by 1925, signaling planned growth and development. Local officials project expansion in housing, services, and infrastructure to accommodate the rising resident base.

Taporte

Disabled Soldiers Sent to School by Vocational Board

A Indiana soldier disabled in combat will avoid becoming a public charge thanks to the Federal Board of Vocational Education. The board lists nearly 30 disabled men placed in institutions across Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. Notable names include Archie S. Gilbert Frederick W Morrice Thomas G Andrews Barton A Rhinehart and Paul F Marchessean among others.

Indiana Federal Board of Vocational Education Louis Herbert Denton Thund Race Cincinnati Olio Ohio Kentucky Archie S. Gilbert Mich Elec, Co Frederick W. Morrice United Hypothetae of Admerica Thomas G. Andrews Davey Institution Paul EF. Marchessean Wisconsin University Barton A. Rhinehart Todiaua University

Family obituary notes siblings of late Christophel in Goshen

Eliza beth Lehman of Goshen and Daniel Chiristophel are listed as brother and sister of the late Donald Christopher who died at age 51 in the home of Amos B. Weldra three and a half miles southeast of Nuppance on January 2nd.

Daniel Chiristophel Mays Elizabeth Lehman Goshen Dadol Christophel Amos B. Welda Nuppance

Chicago Police Arrest 600 in Two Day Crime Drive

Chicago police roundup nets over 600 suspects in two days with 25 percent having prior records. No holdups since Sunday noon. only five cars stolen, down from prior averages. Two suspects killed resisting arrest, two wounded.

Chicago Tno

Movie Men Fail In Clever Plan

White House secret service foils photographers attempting to photograph President Wilson from a hay wagon. The operatives claimed they had no time to shoot, and were allowed to depart. Also noted are highway designations for Hoosier Dixie from Wabash to Goshen and Yellowstone Trail routes through Warsaw.

White House Secret Service

The Weather Tonight and Tuesday Forecast

Generally cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Likely rain or snow in the extreme northern portion. Warmer conditions expected overall with changing skies.

Wilson to Issue League Council Meeting Call

Washington January 12 President Wilson will issue a formal call for the first meeting of the League of Nations council to meet in Paris next Friday. The cable to ambassadors will invite delegates and inform foreign offices of Britain France Italy Japan Belgium Brazil Greece and Spain. The council may also decide the next meeting place with Belgium pushing for Brussels as temporary seat. Belgium sees hope with the United States out of the league.

Washington League of Nations Council Paris Wilson State Department White House Council of the League of Nations Council of the League Great Britain France Italy Japan Belgium Brazil Greece Spain Germany Sarre Valley Council Brussels Geneva United States

Farm calls Yoder returns to Jerseys and farm life

Frank Yoder, cashier of the State vault, will leave his post to return to his farm west of Milford next spring. His family is living with Mrs Yo ders parents in Milford until then.

Frank Yoder State Milford Yoders Aaron Miller

Powder Magazine Blast Kills Foreman in Williamson

The Randolph mine powder magazine exploded in Williamson suburbs this morning. Foreman James Childers was killed and another employee seriously hurt. Cause unknown. property loss heavy and explosion rattled the town.

Williamson W. Va Randolph James Childers

Plan to Scuttle German Warships Found Heart of German Navy Talks

In Copenhagen on January 12 details emerge that a plan to scuttle German warships may be handed to the Allies. Die Freieheit quotes a Berlin source that a high German official informed leaders of the majority socialist party.

Copenhagen Berlin Die Freigheit

Whitley County Plans Infirmary Ward

Whitley County will establish an insane ward at the county infirmary to provide care for residents with mental illness, expanding local health facilities. The move reflects ongoing efforts to improve treatment and supervision within the county’s public welfare system.

Whitley County

Leniency Granted for Frank Flowers in Embezzlement Case

Frank Flowers 28, former interurban ticket seller, pleaded guilty to embezzling 150 dollars from the Northern Indiana Railway. Judge A S Zook sentenced him to 2 to 11 years in the Jeffersonville Reformatory with restitution and suspended the term on good behavior. Flowers’ uncle John Swinehart promised to repay 60 dollars and cover shortages.

Dudgze Drake A. Ss. Zook Elkhart Frank Flowers Flowers Cadies John Swinehart Winona Interurban Deahl Rigney Smith Ward Gar- Muun

25 400 Prisoners Taken by Reds Claim

An official Soviet statement from Moscow declares 25 460 prisoners captured on the southern front from December 21 to January 9. It also reports 650 cannons 50 bomb throwers tanks 650 machine guns and vast quantities of military supplies taken.

London Moscow

Dwight Mock Sells Auburn Tourer and Buys Essex

Dwight Mock sells his Auburn touring car to Peter Cuthbert and purchases an Essex. This transfer records a dealer stock change with the two named parties involved.

Dwight Mock Auburn Peter Cuthbert Au “Essex

Movement to Start Soon After February 15

A note indicates a movement will begin shortly after February 15. The plan assigns responsibility for protecting the Siberian Railroad to Japan.

Troops to Leave Siberia as Czecho-Slovaks Repatriate

The American railroad commission plans to depart Siberia before mid February. About 5000 American troops will begin homeward movement. repatriation of Czecho-Slovak troops is expected early next Monday, removing the need for U S presence.

Associated Press Washington

Mexican Family Survives In Earthquake Abyss

MENICO CULY reports Prof Francisco Riveros family is living in a 400 foot deep abyss opened by the January 3 earthquake at Barrania Nueva. Neighbors lower food and water as rocks threaten collapse while relief hopes fade and new crater activity from San Miguel decreases.

Menico Culy Francisco Riveros Barrania Nueva San Miguel

Brother's Funeral in Wis as Berry Returns from Standex

James Berry of 815 South Sixth street returns from Standex Wisconsin after attending funeral of brother Wesley Berry a New Paris Me native. Wesley died Christmas Day at Stuad Kia two days after arrival for winter visit. Derry's death noted as heart lesson. sister Myre W. MM Self of Syracuse died months ago. His wife passed away two years prior. he had lived with his son in Stantey Wisconsin. he was 68.

James Berry South Sixth Street Standex Wis Wesley Berry New Paris Derry Stuad Kia Myre W. MM. Self Syracuse Stantey Wistlis

Elkhart Native S. C. Garberich Dies at Wichita Home

S. C. Garberich of Wichita Kansas former Elkhart resident and Harrison township died at his home. He is survived by his wife two sons Frank and James Garberich and two daughters Maud and Carrie all of Wichita Kansas. He also leaves two brothers George Garberich of Elkhart and Will Garbevich of Wakarusa and seven sisters.

S. C. Garberich Wichita Kan Elkhart Harrison Township Frank James Garberich Maud Carrie George Garberich Will Garbevich Wakarusa

Indiana year book prints in Fort Wayne

The regular state year book will be issued in March from the office of Charles Kettlebourough of Indiana polis, director of the bureau of legislative information. It is being printed in Fort Wayne.

Indiana Charles Kettlebourough Indianapolis Bureau of Legislative Information Fort Wayne

Brug Stores to Close for Funeral in Goshen

All Goshen drug stores will close from two to three oclock tomorrow afternoon for the funeral of prominent local Louis K Hawks. Town officials urged customers to plan accordingly as the service gathers family and friends.

Goshen Louis K. Hawks

South Bend Forms Committee on City Hospital Needs

A city committee in South Bend has been named to assess hospital needs for the community. The panel will study facilities capacity and service gaps to guide future health planning.

South Bend

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