Influenza Epidemic Closes In On American Troops
Surgeon General reports influenza epidemic among troops at Camp Grant Rockford Fort Sheridan and Great Lakes Naval Station with smaller outbreaks at La Vega Texas and other sites He notes increased cases in Chicago and several states but overall low death rates and pneumonia risk remains low amid the spread overseas and domestically
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Washington, Jen
Caing Grant
Rockford
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Great Lakes
Lavefield
Texas
Fort Sheridan
Goodsland
Karepe
Iluenga
Chicago
Dr. Blue
Epidemic Efforts Underway in Elkhart Amid Colds Rise
Elkhart pursues measures to curb an influenza and cold outbreak with about 606 cases reported. Miss Midna Grimes of the Elkhart county Red Cross issued a 600 purse donation drive and a Red Cross nurse addition is planned as cases remain mostly mild and improving.
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Elkhart
Midna Grimes
Elkhart County
Red Cross
Daebh
A. Elliott
Cnnt
Lewis Divorce Granted In County Court
In a court session this afternoon Tnez AE Lewis was granted a divorce from Hubert G. Lewis after a short trial. The plaintiff appeared with counsel Deal and Deal. No alimony or further settlement was mentioned and the public buildings schedule was to be discussed before adjournment.
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Tnez AE Lewis
Heome
Hubert G. Lewis
Deal & Deal
Sefaroas
Bolles Case Against Whitehead Proceeds at Court
The defense counsel Mrs. A Deal attended as proceedings continued in the damage case Charles L Bolles versus EK FE Whitehead, with further hearings in the West term.
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A. Deal
Charles L. Bolles
Whitehead
Indiana case of Win A Newman assault dismissed
The case State of Indiana v Win A Newman for assault and battery was dismissed on motion of defense attorney Lou W. Vail for want of prosecution.
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State of
Indiana
Win
A. Newman
Lou W. Vail
Lecture Course at Goshen College Tonight
The second lecture of the course will be delivered this evening at 8 05 by William Rainey Bennett of the Redpath Bureau at Goshen College.
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Goshen College
William Rainey Bennett
Redpath Bureau
Reopened Hol Jacobs Grocery on East Madison Street
Emory Sarbaugh has reopened the Hol Jacobs grocery on East Madison Street. Miss Anna Hattel has been appointed to serve as grand jury stenographer.
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Hol. Jacobs
East Madison Street
Emory Sarbaugh
Anna Hattel
Body of Indiana Secretary of State Roach Interred at Delphi
William A. Roach Indiana secretary of state was buried in the Masonic cemetery at Delphi Indiana after dying in Indianapolis. Funeral services were conducted by the Knights Templar and drew prominent state and national figures to the service.
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Roach
Delphi
Associated Press
Jud
William A. Roach
Indiana
Masonic
Indianapolis
Knuights Templar
Chicago Criminal in Confession Admits Several Murders
Chicago detectives said Louis Aliverie new name Nick Velixco confessed to multiple slayings. He is wanted in Fairmount West Virginia for the murder of three people. The body of Milo Maxfield Thiscall died in Toledo will arrive in Chicago later with Mrs B A Hascall and others. Funeral services set for Thursday with full details tomorrow.
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Chicago
Louis Aliverie
Nick Velixco
Fairmount
W. Va
Milo Maxfield Thiscall
Tuledo
New York Central
B. A. Hascall
Wether
Eld Frank N
Iubere &. Hascall
Holland Will Not Surrender Kaiser
Paris reports Baron Von Leisner states the Dutch government will not surrender William II to stand trial for crimes cited by the Allies. The Hague received the demand last Saturday and the document accuses Germany of broad war crimes from neutrality violations to submarine warfare and mass deportations.
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Cassociated Press
Paris
Wilamont
Holland
Baron Kurt von Leisner
Germany
Hague
William Hohenzollern
Belgium
Luxemburg
Lille
Jackson Township Farmers Meet to Form Federation Branch
Jackson township farmers are urged to attend at the New York school house Thursday at 7:50 PM to organize the Jackson township branch of the Indiana Federation of Farmers Associations. The aims and methods will be explained before formal work begins.
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Jackson Township
New Yark School House
Indiana Federation of Farmers’ Associations
Snowbound Vehicles Delayed For Chicago Show
Three Holmes air cooled automobiles headed to the Chicago automobile show were snowbound in the Neel and Waltz garage Monday, delaying their departure.
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Holmes
Chicago
Neel and Waltz
Knupp Sues Salisbury Over Board Bill In Fryberger Court
The case of Harry Knupp against Ros G Salisbury on a board bill of 26 dollars is heard this afternoon in Justice Fryberger's court.
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Harry Knupp
Ros G. Salisbury
Court of Justice
Fryberger
Berlin Assembly Acts Favorably on Shops
Berlin’s legislative body moves to streamline retail regulation as part of sweeping modern labor law reforms. The action signals a push to align commercial rules with progressive employment standards and wage protections.
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Berlin Assembly
New Labor Councils Empower Workers in German Industry
Berlin reports a sweeping labor law giving workers in firms with over five employees a vote in management. Shop stewards will attend directors meetings as active voters, can force out supervisors, and prohibit sex based dismissals. Debate split along big business and independence lines with workability in question and an estimated 500,000 steward members.
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Berlin
Tiermann
National Assembly
Lin
Liggett Defends Armistice Day Actions in Meuse-Argonne
Lieutenant General Hunter Liggett, commander of the First American Army, testifies that stopping the Armistice Day Meuse-Argonne push would have been dangerous and could cost lives, since two divisions were astride the Meuse River. He argues the ceasefire amid actions was a necessary staff outcome.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hunter Liggett
First American Armas
House War Investigation Committee
Meuse-Argulle
Meuse
Delius
Artier
Russians open to deportees in Bolshevik Russia welcome
In Verdiont Finland on July 1 Russians deported from the United States were greeted near the village by M Zorien of the All-Russian Soviet Executive Committee who announced the party would be allowed to enter and receive work and housing. Emma Goldman and Berkman were among those welcomed. Madame Gorky praised Soviet hospitality to political persecuted.
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Madame Gorky
Mild Influenza Rages in Chicago
Chicago faces a severe flu outbreak with 100 new cases daily and hospitals strained. Health officials warn total influenza cases exceed 1 000 with 66 deaths, and pneumonia cases rise high. Estimates call for 10 000 additional nurses to assist the overwhelmed system.
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Chicago
Health Department
John Gill Tabertson
Iataiaieed
Robertson
Fair Stockholders To Meet Tomorrow
Stockholders of the Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association are called to meet at the court house tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 for the annual gathering. The secretary Nellie Albright urges attendance to prevent discontinuation of the fair and sale of the grounds. B K Putnam is reported ill with a light attack of influenza.
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Elkhart County
Nellie Albright
Association
Shy
B. K. Putnam
Public Librarian Submits Report From Goshen Library
Miss Elizabeth Rockwell reports the Goshen public library’s seventh annual financials. Receipts total $6190.54 with funds on hand $900.56 at year start. city taxes $2451.71 and Elkhart township taxes $750.78 paid. Expenditures $6864.18 include salaries $2560, janitor $450, books $2400.55, periodicals $100, binding $351.06, heat $355.88, and night watch $148.24. Tax fund balance $326.36 and desk fund balance $201.08 with expenses $196.07 and fines $152.06. Story hour cost $0.46.
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Elizabeth Rockwell
Mortuary Notes From Elkhart and Goshen Areas
A Royal assortment of obituaries notes deaths in Mikbart Elkhart and Goshen with details of pneumonia scarlet fever and influenza. Epitaphs honor Leone Wu Dettling and Ida May Canen along with Ruth Snellars and other relatives.
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Id - Leone
Ethel Wu
Walter A. Hill
Mikbart
Stavelock Alunday
Mra Hill
Avahi
Dettling
Margaret Dettling
Elkhart
Martin Tickfer
Adam Schmidt
Seiihart
Canen
Ida May Canen
Jon Canen
Gelock
Goshen
Sarah Stump
Snellars
Ruth
R. N. Sellacs
Hichart
The Weather Snow North Rain South Then Colder
The forecast notes snow in the north with rain or snow in the south tonight. Wednesday should be cloudy with likely local snow showers and cooler temperatures.
Canadian Government Enforces Embargo on News Print Paper
A Canadian embargo halts all shipments of news print paper to the United States via Port Francis Company. The measure affects western Ontario based producers and leaves U.S. publishers about forty six percent short.
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PON
Digi. DU Ammerican
Flequidhlic West
Port Francis Company
Ontario
Indiana Grange Holds 3 Day Session in Nappanee
The Indiana Grange meets in Nappanee for a three day session drawing about 1500 attendees. Members discuss agriculture programs and community service projects as part of the event.
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Indiana Grange
Nappanee
Fort Wayne Man Dies in Rail Wreck Near Pittsburgh Pa
A Fort Wayne man was killed and seven others injured when the Pittsburgh and Chicago express on the Pennsylvania Railroad wrecked near Pittsburgh. The report notes the incident amid broader items about local business filings and Indiana state affairs. Michigan area dignitaries and lodge activities are also mentioned with a focus on the Nappanee Grange meeting and related addresses.
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Fort Wayne
Pittsburgh
L. H. Wright
Pyptsburgit
Fan
Doseph N
Port Wataie
Pando
Chicago Express
Penney
Liverpool
Tochiuna
Gray Piersairs
Grange
Miller
DL PL McCay
James Poumeire
Charles Qoruckutmiller
Doerothe Slabaugh
Kohler Named by Mayor Charnley
Mayor Charnley announces Kohler as new city official as the council organizes the board of public works with Charles Crowell former treasurer and Leroy To Baler seated among the appointees. The board will oversee police and fire departments and other city services.
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Charnley
Board OF Public Safety
Maso
Vader
Mir Yader
San Diego
Agiaen GO
Cebairmany
Aleth
Taist
Charles T. Crowell
City
Treasuey
Goshen
Tifth
Hecaie
Theodore Zettler
Froffer
Sanus de Leroy
Baler
Conneilman
Vacines
Amara Gr. Haoovens
Board of Public Works
Purelie
Johny Babert
Quilty
Hirata Bo Kidder
Bred B. Derby
Willie ©. Peters
Herbert He Gartner
Kidder
Tesell
Chester RB
Gear
Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Barry Tbs
A son was born this morning to Mr. and Mrs. Barry Tbs. The family reports a healthy arrival and references to the newborn’s name and early days in the household.
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Mes
Ser
Fire at Sandersieghbert plant transformer ignites
Fire crews were summoned around 7 oclock to the Sandersieghbert company plant where a transformer caught fire. There was no damage reported.
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Oelock
Sandersieghbert Company
False arrest report on Mosher in To ledo
A local claim that Walter Mosher of Columbia City was arrested in Toledo on charges of robbing the Gandy bank safety deposit vault in Churubusco is declared false.
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Walter Mosher
Columbia City
Toledo
Gandy Bank
Churubusco
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