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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
1
Mrs. Joseph T. Bowen heads the Hingis women's fair price commission which sent 25000 complaint cards and received only one from women claiming profiteering. She cites three reasons for low response including fear of witness testimony and dealer pressure. A card mentioned humming birds and skunks in protests.
Belgrade dispatch reports the Jugo Slavs will accept the allied ultimatum over the Sandriatie controversy. Fort Wallace dam finds a child's bones matching a missing girl, Catherine Winters, nine, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Winters of Newcastle. Coroner notes skeleton older than Winters child. mother seeks lead from Allen County sheriff.
The first teachers' examination for Lee will be held at the office of County Superintendent Weaver next Saturday. A fee of 1 dollar charged each applicant will be remitted from the registration fee at the county office.
Jacob Perry, a pioneer carrier in Nosciusko county, died of paralysis at his home two miles northeast of Warsaw. He was stricken two days before death. Surviving are three sons and one daughter.
Henry Bauer formerly with Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co of Chicago gains an interest in the David son & Porter dry goods store at La Porte. Bauer is identified as hailing from Glencoe and has worked as a traveling salesman for years.
Withigne G. Oliver of Franklin sought supporters as a candidate for the Republican nomination for state treasurer.
South Bend grocer J Norenski was fined for keeping his shop open on Sundays. The case highlights local enforcement of Sunday closing laws in the city.
Michael Kinder, aged 56, died at his residence in Fort Wayne from diphtheria. The death occurred at his home, with authorities noting the illness as the cause. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Charles W. Miller of Indianapolis formerly of Goshen has been retained by the senate committee to assist in gathering and presenting evidence. The panel, chaired by Senator Townsend, investigates charges by Senator Wuat son that some federal trade board employees are radicals. Miller has been in Washington on box next connected with the investigation.
No stock was sold in Goshen last night by the corporation organized to erect a new hotel at Lake Wawasee. A meeting was announced for The Alderman at 7:30 but only three interested persons appeared, indicating Goshen residents were not engaged in the project. Orlandos Are Acquitted. Jerry and Helen Orlando of Michigan City faced Chicago theft charges over a Cadillac found in a Laporte garage but were acquitted after proving a bona fide South Bend purchase.
Chicago reports a lingering death toll as influenza and pneumonia claim 975 lives in recent hours. Officials note a hopeful trend with declines in new cases but warn total deaths may still reach the prior peak. Red Cross mobilizes 13,800 trained nurses to report for duty.
Dr Mick Kreider made a professional house call tour starting at Dunlaps to visit one patient. He traveled by trolley to an interurban station where a farmer with a bob sled met him and drove him to the patient’s home and then to 27 other locations. Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Lehman were held at the First Brethren church at 2 pm with Rev J A Mehiturff officiating. Interment was in Alwine cemetery.
Dr Starry Mays, famed for self treating pneumonia, has five Goshen patients. three women and two men are described as "dying well" under his care in a remarkable recovery note.
Otto Garner of Wabash a draft dodger and jail breaker was found guilty of grand larceny and is sent to Michigan City prison.
Several 13 year old Chicago boys rode a New York Central freight from Chicago to Laporte and were nearly frozen.
Patricia Gderi mus and Lela Siltan, both from Chicago, ran away from home and were captured in Laporte, ending their short displacement.
A bi partisan committee plans a Thursday meeting to push toward a basis for settlement. The effort focuses on narrowing differences between parties and outlining steps to resolve the dispute.
Nebraska Senator Hitchcock warns Republicans will press the League of Nations treaty to the Senate floor if compromises on Article Ten fail. Lodge, Borah, and Johnson doctors weigh reservations while Democrats seek a bipartisan path, with talks adjourned and a Tuesday reply planned.
The Elkhart County Foundation of Indiana University Alumni held its sixth annual dinner at the Alderman club with about 22 attendees. James Wilkinson presided as foundation president and Goshen College superintendent led the program. Prof. F. G. Bates of Bloomington spoke on education. The event marked IU’s 100th anniversary and featured talks songs and cheers. Officers elected: President Col Blesser Goshen College. Vice President Dean J. Barnhart. Secretary-Treasurer Miss Caroling Stutz. Weather and travel troubles reduced attendance.
Snowbound trains delayed proceedings in the Seater Pru man Newberry trial in Grand Rapids Michigan as juror panel questions sparked a dispute between defense counsel Martin W. Littleton and prosecutor Pudge Sexsions. Courthouse officials insisted on truthful documents and integrity, while a theft of ten gallons of grain alcohol was reported at Mentha-Veps Manufacturing in Anderson.
A news item notes a proposal during the Wilson era to keep U S control of railroads, stressing national oversight and avoiding private control amid wartime or postwar debates. The piece highlights the stance of President Wilson and the political climate surrounding railway management.
Representatives of farmers and four big unions delivered a letter to President Wilson asking to retain federal control of the railroads for at least two years. The delegation, from the American Federation of Labor and other groups, arrived at the White House following a December gathering.
Governor Goodrich directs the state highway commission to survey Denpings County for the proposed Feebieani titled Colotes Tarra project. Three surveying parties will map farms totaling about 2.9 thousand acres with an aggregate price around 50000.
Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, celebrated his 70th birthday in Washington. He spent the day in his office with aides arranging matters and overseeing a wide range of administrative duties.
Alice Piatchinson wins divorce from Dee Flatchinson on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. She gains custody of 1 month old Mathew Edugond and per week child support. Guardians and administrators file various reports including real estate sales and inventories.
Deposition documents focus on Abs. Miiza Green and Mrs. Walker related to Alfred Lowry estate. Witnesses discuss Mary Rosie Lowry and Mary Lostehaoweps Whitt as possible heir, with connections to New York and Covington Kentucky. Proceedings note substantial claims valued around 50 000 to 74 000.
In Laporte a church plans to conduct a census to gauge membership and community needs. The effort aims to map households, collect attendance trends, and inform future programs.
January 27 dispatch from Paris reports the German government sending another appeal to the Allies to renounce enforcing Article 228 of the peace treaty. The article covers surrender of persons accused of war crimes.
Nine year old Fred Kent Patton died of scarlet fever in Wawaka. His parents Ali and Mrs James K Patton and four brothers and a sister are seriously ill. Neighbors form a relief organization to help the destitute family as they battle the illness.
Will Nicodemus of Rochester will depart in spring for France to secure possession of the body of Tussem, who died fighting with American troops in the Meuse Argonne. He plans to ship the remains for complete identification and may return them to Rochester.
The case of Callander versus Homa was postponed yesterday due to the illness of attorney Louw W. Vail. A report of missing service due to snow drifts was found unfounded.
Cloudy conditions bring a drop in temperature tonight and Wednesday. A light snow portion may occur, affecting travel and requiring a warm outer layer.
Farmers of Miami Cass counties plan a large wolf fox hunt tomorrow. The event is expected to draw many local participants and observers amid rural community interest.
Mrs Charles Dorton aged with no listed value died of influenza at her home three miles south of Mentone. The death notice records cause as influenza and identifies her residence south of Mentone.
Agriculture secretary becomes Treasury Department head. Carter Glass named to lead reforms and manage fiscal policy. Officials confirm reshuffle as industry voices weigh implications for farming and national commerce.
Edwin I. Meredith of Des Moines will be named secretary of agriculture to succeed Houston. He telegraphed acceptance from Miami, Florida, where he is wintering, and is 58 years old with a background in Successful Farming and Farmers Priribune. The nomination was expected to reach the Senate with Carter Glass stepping into the Treasury post.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Nette I Wright of Elkhart at age 73 from apoplexy with January 1 onset. Survivors include husband J L Wright two daughters Mrs Hbl Jlder and Mrs Snook and several Stevens brothers. A separate obituary notes a 66 year old resident dying this forenoon with wife two sons Peter and Preemont and daughter, and mentions Major General Leonard Wood in a political context as the Republican nomination discussion advances ahead of Tuesday primary voting amid Republican tensions with Gov Goodrich.
Arche Campbell of Kendallville appointed special administrator in Noble circuit court. Papers issued to Frags gud diemer Waterhouse. sous. were revoked. Waterkotte with was broker. Quand on third sou will get a Pull shire of the property. Plumbers' union demands increased wages to 1 dollar an hour starting May 1 and extra pay for work outside standard hours including Sundays and holidays.
Report says Greensburg fans rode a handcar to watch a basketball game at Elope Puck causing disruption. The stunt hindered access and raised safety concerns about vehicle use near the venue.
The Benjamin Schrock property at BOT Sc Ninth street changed hands through the agency of S A Bush and was sold to Mrs Ralph Cripe of Curaopolis Virginia.
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