28 Jan 1920
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1920
Page
1
Gen Wood leads Indiana invasion while a former socialist testifies in New York trial. The assembly of practices committee nears evidence against five suspended members as proceedings highlight party restrictions and allegations of dictatorial aims.
A damaged fragment reports the death of Mrs Cassie Nettie tied to a bus accident. The wording is garbled but indicates Cassie Baker was involved and that a person named David died or survived. details are unclear due to OCR errors.
Budapest dispatch reports that Prince Otto of Austria, eldest son of Emperor Charles, is favored by Hungarian monarchists as the future king. Confirmation suggests monarchists secured a decisive victory in the Hunagar elections on Sunday and Monday, signaling a shift in leadership.
Andrew Jackson Stevens aged about sixty five died this morning at his home on Crescent Street after a three year illness. He had run the Crescent Street grocery in Goshen for six years and leaves a wife a daughter Pauline and four sisters and three brothers. Funeral Sunday at 2:50 from the ligmie. No flowers. Jesse T. Eschbach state accounts chief examiner notes county gifts policy. George Koeisley, a farmer, died after a fainting spell near his residence following an incident on the way to Mrs. Robinsons home.
The Farmers Institute will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Main and Clinton streets starting tomorrow morning and ending Friday afternoon. Officers listed include President A. Shecher and Vice President Rufus Wise. The program features lectures, music, readings, and speeches by local figures with special sessions and a public opening tomorrow evening.
Local teachers demand a £10 monthly raise to ensure a proper living standard. They argue the increase is necessary for meeting basic expenses and maintaining educational standards.
A dispatch reports strawberries priced from 25 to 150 cents per quart in large city centers and notes they will soon be available at retailers.
Out of town parties are negotiating for a business room to open a modern meat market locally. The move aims to bring a contemporary butcher shop to town with updated facilities and services.
Miners representatives completed their wage and coal statistics to the presidents commission and will discuss Feb 7 with outside operators. The miners cite living costs rising 83 percent since 1913 and claim profits for coal companies in 1924-25 show large gains, while highlighting Pittsburgh area profits and capital returns.
A fair for Thesonal Cass County is set for September 20 after Layvan transport delay. Officials yet to decide if Bikhbart county will hold a del fair. Interest remains high as decisions approach.
The Indiana Retail Grocers Association will meet in Terre Haute in May. The National Grocers Association convention is scheduled for Atlanta in May.
Pragk Bailes Chaunces L Bailey and Paul Reafsnyder pleaded guilty to stealing Irvin Gorsuch's car from Butterfield paint shop and driving to South Bend. Judge Drake gave suspended sentences: Bailes to Michigan City six months, the others to Jeffersonville six months. They had restitution for car damage after a pole collision near Orceala. Ralph Firestone was acquitted weeks earlier. The judge stressed future conduct will decide if prison is needed.
Many Indiana coal mines with a productive capacity of 50 000 tons are today shut down due to a car shortage. Idle mines on the Chicago & South Suburban and nearby lines halt operations, the number of idle mines surpassing any time since the national strike settlement of bituminous coal miners.
The condition of Mathias Erzberger, vice premier and minister of finance, who was shot by Olwig von Wirshfeld, a former cadet officer, was reported somewhat worse today. A man acted in a confidence scam near Jefferson and South Bend, where two young men were harmed as part of the incident.
Goodrich of Jusuiana rejects run for Republican nomination despite petitions and boosted support from some counties. Generals Wood and Watson emerge as possible contenders as party leaders discuss favorite son issues and delegate prospects at the convention. Sproul of Pennsylvania rebuffs favorite son positioning while praising support.
Harry Harding pleaded in circuit court to overdrawing his City National Bank account and writing a bad check for 400 dollars at Yoder Feed Store in May. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs and given a 20 day suspended jail sentence. He later made good the amount after arrest.
Fair tonight with colder readings in the southern portion. Thursday will be fair with milder temperatures and lighter winds.
Michigan Senator and 123.9 other politicians stand on trial as rapid progress is reported in selecting a jury in Newberry. The article notes broad involvement from political figures and ongoing court proceedings in Michigan.
Jury selection began to determine the guilt or innocence of Senator Truman W Newberry and two other Michigan political leaders. Defense motions were ordered, some jurors were excused or passed for cause, and court proceedings moved swiftly with one tentative agreement reached by both sides.
President Wilson asked Secretary Glass to urge Congress to authorize a large loan to Poland Austria and Armenia to ease their dire food shortages. The article notes an unheld board meeting and mentions a liquor sale trial of Nat Nowell Hilliard in Euclid.
The Red Men district gathering concluded with a luncheon yesterday. Two candidates were initiated by the Warsaw degree team. Various officers and members from South Bend Mishawaka Warsaw and other towns attended. A formal closing and plans for future events followed.
The Phowie Potepirate OTR PEPEES filed with the Prebates public service commission seeking authority to raise rates. It requests higher charges for local and long distance telephone service citing increased wages and material costs and notes this is the first Goshen and Lehighart tariff request.
Maude Bowen seeks a new trial in a dispute with North American Underwriters over a $1000 fire insurance policy on her husband. Special Judge Davis denied a new trial after trial failed due to the filing lapse. The case, tried two weeks earlier, involved alleged delayed payment and a proposed settlement of $400. it will go to the supreme court.
An Army officer announces a campaign to gain delegates at the coming primary. He states the headquarters will coordinate the effort and expects to advance his candidacy through organized support.
The Associated Press reports Leonard Wood will file to run as a Republican candidate for the US presidency. Following Karl Dis Candrich's withdrawal, Wood’s campaign committee plans to set up a campaign HQ in Indianapolis with a headquarters in every county seat on February 2.
An assembly of about 150 persons including highway superintendent, contractors, and Adaress es obsi officials discussed the 6th statewide road school at Purdue University. Speakers described the sandaliest mileage plan and efforts to connect county seats, with notes on construction details and project administration.
Airssear Miller aged 25 resided south of Shipshewana died due to unspecified illness. She is survived by her husband John Miller of Shore and three children and her parents. Brief services with burial at Miller Cemetery Friday at 2 PM.
Florence Tfinkte and Margaret Tfinkte of Se Berd were hurt when an electric automobile struck the bobsled they rode in. Police investigated the crash and advised caution on icy roads.
Lettish forces claim capture of Guev in Jase town on the eastern Lettia frontier held by Bolsheviks. War material seized includes 2000 rifles as fighting extends along the front amid continued hostilities with Russian Bolshevik forces.
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