Hoover under fire as two Democrats push anti sedition laws
Blanton of Texas and Davey of Ohio urge the committee to act on anti sedition legislation as pressure mounts on Herbert Hoover.
24 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1920
Page
1
Blanton of Texas and Davey of Ohio urge the committee to act on anti sedition legislation as pressure mounts on Herbert Hoover.
A House Rules Committee hearing featured Rep Blauten of Texas and Rep Davey of Ohio urging anti sedition legislation. They attacked President Gompers and the American Federation of Labor chief Crampis, charging the Labor Department is honeycombed with anarchy and corruption.
The article notes Indiana totals and Elkhart County with a voter count of 15,897. It discusses redistricting implications from the legislature and constitutional rules on Senate and House apportionment. It mentions the six year census basis for district changes and incomplete county data due to reporting gaps.
Corne PL McGill of Fort Wayne was hired in action while engaged in combat with American troops in France. He served with the First Division.
The Milford Mail cautions readers to avoid eating bottled olives amid fears of alive poisoning. Officials urge careful handling and check product recalls while advising purchase from trusted sources.
Three distinct earthquake shocks were felt at 11:08 PM across Washington and British Columbia. In Bellingham windows shattered and brick walls cracked while Vancouver residents rushed from buildings. No major damage reported in Seattle though telephone lines were affected.
Purdue University announces three tractor short courses in February March and April. The first session runs Feb 2 to Feb 9 with 15 applicants already signed. Plans aim to make it the biggest course yet led by Prof. William Aitken of the Farm Mechanics department. The other two courses are Feb 16 to 28 and March 1 to 13.
Sixty four banks in thirty six counties purchased pigs calves or sheep for boys and girls clubs to finance initial ventures, per figures collected by PLOM. Shankdin who oversees the livestock club in the state. William Vannefill a Whitley County Democrat leader and former county commissioner, has died at his home.
Northern Pacific transports Powhatan passengers to Hoboken New Jersey and reaches the pier as part of a scheduled arrival.
The 271 passengers from the stranded Powhatan were brought safely to Hoboken aboard the Northern Pacific. Only one passenger, Mrs. John A Worden of McKinney, Texas, fell ill during the voyage from a storm swept sea off Nova Scotia. Passengers praised Captain Randall for the operation.
In Chicago the past 14 hours saw influenza cases fall by over 100 from the prior period, while pneumonia cases decreased. However deaths from both diseases rose with today recording higher influenza fatalities and pneumonia deaths compared with yesterday.
In Noveund near Metz two trees drew village excitement as locals claimed daily apparitions of the Virgin. Religious investigators led by Father Bentz confirmed the event after noting a statue-like outline formed by the trees at sunset without casting shadows.
British statistics show the United States ranked third in furnishing men and materials for World War II. France headed the list, Britain second with a large total, while in an unrelated case Vernon Vanfleet of South Bend sued Nellie Livingston for 600 dollars claimed due after securing 100000 dollars worth of property through his legal services.
Allied premiers press for fresh Hohenzollern agreement ahead of the conference set to convene in London. Officials indicate united stance on postwar settlement and German accountability.
The Hague January 26 Dutch government declares its decision to refuse the Allied demand for surrender of the former German emperor is final and not bound by peace treaties. London reports say exchanges of notes and further legal maneuvers may follow, with next talks in London and decisions to be presented to the supreme council.
Albert Miller, a Wolf Lake farmer, was convicted in Nolde counts circuit court at Albion of assault and battery with intent to commit murder. He seeks gubernatorial clemency through attorney Hans Meland of Fort Wayne. Miller stabbed family physician Dr. Lackey after an August incident. Lackey survived.
A proposed $20 million freight line to connect trunk routes on the New Jersey shore with lines on the New York side of the Hudson through Piermont and the port of New York. The project aims to serve freight cars for several entering roads and create a central cleansing hub for transshipment.
Washington reports the census director estimates nationwide population data will be ready by March with New York Boston and Chicago already announced dates. The center of population Bloomington Indiana and the total country count will be released later in the year as enumerators begin the field work.
LOUPON Janin Willian F Pussyfoot Johnson, organizer for the American anti saloon league, plans a trip to southern France next week to rest and recuperate.
Don Smith age 25 of 114 South Wighth street sustained a badly split middle finger on his right hand when it contacted a small saw at the Goshen Churn and Ladder Company plant. He attempted to clean up the machine not realizing the saw was active.
Keselusko county arranges road work on the Goshen Syracuse route after state board approval of tax bonds. Paving to start at the Klkhart county line through Syracuse with Hunting ton street project and tying into the dake road. Project specifies a sixteen foot wide pavement and includes the Balti more & Ohio tracks area.
James Fe Gerard former ambassador to Germany and Democratic hopeful for president of South Dakota prematries accepts a joint debate with George D. Monroe of Chicago. The challenge follows state law and will be held in Sioux Falls.
Jack Thompson of 1144 East Third Street Sedalia Missouri asks Goshen residents to contact him about stolen autos after two thieves captured in Wineis exposed cars believed parked in Indiana.
A Laporte based firm previously listed as 500000 dollar corporation under FE A Courturier company becomes E A Courturier Band Instrument company with a 300000 dollar capitalization.
Joverett L Pence a returned soldier was arrested in Fort Wayne and must answer to a charge of giving bad checks in Whitley County.
Karl and Lawrence Wolf of Ligonier purchase the Spencer farm in Noble County. The transaction adds a new agricultural parcel to the regional holdings, signaling continued family farming activity in the area.
Local snows and colder tonight. Sunday turns cloudy and colder with shifting winds and a chilly start to the week.
Plains are complete for the sixth annual road school to be held at Purdue University January 27 to 29. Details of the program have been arranged and the meeting of the County Surveyors' association, Highway Superintendents' association and Highway Contractors' association will be held in connection with the school. About 250 to 260 men are expected to attend.
Janine Mes, widow of Theodore Roosevelt, serves as honorary president of the Association of Gold Star Parents and Fathers in New York. The group opposes repatriation of American soldiers killed in France, including Joshar N. Riges who died at South Bend after a five week illness. he is listed as a brother of Alice Trivia of Uideert.
The board of public safety, appointed by Mayer Chartley, organized with officers including President Hirmana PL Ridder and Vice President Charles Kohler. Meetings set biweekly at city offices, board salaries fixed at 24 dollars yearly, prioritizing fire dept upgrades and ladder equipment.
The Rev Cyrus Townsend Brady, a noted author and Episcopal clergyman, died of pneumonia at his Yonkers home aged 64 after illness since Thursday.
Clarence C. Dilk of Seattle Washington, a former congressman, is to appear before Garrett Galea men on January 30 regarding the Plimh Plan.
Senator Reed of Missouri launches scathing attack amid self promoted presidential boom era.
In Washington on January 2 Senator Reed of Missouri charged Herbert Bloover as a linking figure between Col Touse and senior British government members during prewar negotiations. He said Mar Phaaver was so close to Britain he acted as a sovereign collector and challenged any senator to move for full investigation.
The Improved Order of Red Men will hold its annual district meeting in Goshen next Tuesday Jim. 27 with representatives from Lagquarte South Pend Mishawadia ielishavi Warsaw Atwood Bourbon Tarker Culver Kendallville and Lagrange. A class of candidates will receive initiatory work by the Warsaw degree team. A luncheon will follow.
A Senate bill proposed a Roosevelt two cent piece as a memorial to former President Roosevelt. The proposal was introduced by the chairman of the Senate banking committee at the request of the Roosevelt Memorial Association.
Police search for William Cassel of Elkhart and Wollan posing as Cassel s wife on forgery and confidence schemes. They reportedly netted about 2000 since arriving from Frankfort last summer, with victims including Mayor W. E. Wider and B. E. Fritz and several near New Paris. Phenomat is said to be mother of seven children.
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