President Wilson May Address Congress Over Mexican Crisis
Developments in the Mexican crisis stall as Carranza’s response to the American note is awaited. Wilson may appear before Congress to seek authority possibly signaling war, while troops gather on the border and Mexico denounces U S presence. Refugees sail from Vera Cruz and Villa reportedly joins Carranza forces.
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Rodgers
Mexico
U. S
Washington
Carranza
Francisco Villa
Pershing
United States
Trentino
Wilson
New York
Moriday
Congress
Santa Ysabel
Charles Watson
Cusihurachic Company
General Scott
General Funston
Vera Cruz
Ward Line
Monterey
Nebraska
Pancho Villa
Monteloya
Rodriguez
Villa
Warsaw Soldiers Lose Personal Effects in Fort Harrison Fire
Lieut. Lester Boges and Sgt. Maj. Longfellow of Company H, 3rd Indiana Infantry, Warsaw woke to flames in their tent at Fort Benjamin Harrison. They escaped with partial smoke inhalation and saved personal effects. The fire started under Boggs desk from an unknown cause.
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Fort Benjamin Harrison
Associated Press
Benj. Harrison
Lester Boges
Maj
Longfellow
Company H
3Rd
Indiana Infantry
Warsaw
Ind
Lieut
Boggs
House Passes Hay Measure For Militia Families Aid
Washington July 1 The national house passed the Hay measure providing up to 2 000 000 dollars for families dependent on militiamen serving in the United States during the Mexican crisis. Under the bill up to 50 dollars per month may be paid with the secretary of war discretion in allotting the relief funds. The measure now goes to the senate.
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Washington
National House
United States
Senate
First Troops Arrive In El Paso From Massachusetts
Two troop trains carrying national guardsmen mustered into the United States army arrived in El Paso Texas today. One train carried light artillery. The soldiers came from Massachusetts. Army headquarters reported the troop movement as highly secret with no formation details available. They are the first militia forces to reach the area.
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EL Paso
Tex
United States Army
Massachusetts
Army
Artillerymen Arrive in El Paso from Fort Sill
Two batteries of the Fifth United States artillery arrived in El Paso Texas today. One battery debarked downtown and the other at Fort Bliss. Additional troops, mostly militiamen recently mustered into service, are expected to arrive late today.
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EL Paso
Tex
Fifth United States Artillery
Fort Sill
Okla
Fort Bliss
United States Service
British claim effective fighting in northern France advance
The Associated Press reports very effective fighting by British forces this afternoon as they advance on the German positions in northern France. Bulletins claim several German-held places have fallen into British hands.
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London
France
Five Deaths From Central Indiana Storm
Five people died and one was injured when a severe electrical storm swept central Indiana yesterday afternoon. Killed were three in Marion County including two boys, and two others near Rushville and Fowler. Identified victims include Raymond Bray 18 Fred Kelly 14 Mrs Elsie Kelso and Dennis Brumumitt 22 with a man near Rockville Road and a worker near Columbus seriously injured William Hackler.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Marion County
Rushville
Ind
Fowler
Raymond Bray
Fred Kelly
Beech Grove
Marion
Rockville
White Lick
Dennis Brumumitt
Elsie Kelso
Site Condemned for Federal Building at Kendallville
Kendallville July 1 Special The federal building site at Mitchell and Orange streets is being acquired by condemnation. Appraisers D M Stinson C C Beyer and J A Shaffer value the property at 15800 while the available appropriation stands at 15000 Assistant U S Dist Atty Mangus of Indianapolis conferred with the appraisers.
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Kendallville
D. M. Stinson
C. C. Beyer
J. A. Shaffer
Mitchell and
Orange Streets
U. S. Dist
Atty. Mangus
Indianapolis
Indiana Factories Capital Investment in 1914
Indiana capital invested in manufacturing in 1914 reached 668 million dollars, up from 509 million in 1909. The average capital per plant rose to 83 thousand dollars in 1914 from 64 thousand in 1909.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce
Organizing a Cavalry Regiment for Indiana Guard
Special Adjutant General F L Bridges announced from Chicago that Indianapolis officials may proceed with forming a regiment of cavalry for the Indiana state guard under the central department directive.
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Indianapolis
F. L. Bridges
Indiana National Guard
Central Department
Chicago
Independence Day Plans in Goshen for 140th Celebration
Independence Day will be observed next Tuesday July 4 with general business suspensions and closures. Public offices banks factories barber shops and newspapers will shut. post office hours follow holiday schedule and most stores close at noon. The 1912 Fourth plan has prevailed with no desire to revert.
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Goshen
British Offensive Along Somme Reported Successful
Reports from London say the British offensive along the Somme river is very successful. The drive followed German advances at Verdun that could threaten the fall of Verdun. A vast amount of ammunition has been used by British forces.
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London
Somme River
Verdun
President Wilson Returns to Washington from New York
President Wilson arrived in Washington and proceeded directly to the White House after his New York trip, marking the end of his travels for the day.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
New York
White House
Contractor Henry Cripe completes Goshen Elkhart berms
Henry Cripe the contractor has finished berm construction on the Goshen Elkhart highway. Under an agreement with the board of county commissioners the berms will be reviewed in two or three months to allow the dirt to settle.
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Henry Cripe
Goshen-Elkhart
South Bend Youth Faces Blindness After Tire Crash Explosion
Nelson Hadaker, 12, stepson of Andrew Dagget of South Bend, may lose his sight from injuries after a giant tire cracker exploded unexpectedly.
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Nelson Hadaker
South Bend
Andrew Dagget
Post Office Receipts Show Sharp Quarterly Rise
The Goshen post office reports receipts for the quarter ended totaling 12 679 50 dollars, a gain of 41 716 72 over the same period last year reflecting continued prosperity.
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Goshen
Municipal League Convention Set for July 11 13
The 26th convention of the Municipal League will be held July 11 through 13. Sessions are scheduled at the Spohn Hall in this city.
Municipal League of Indiana Holds 26th Session in Goshen
Mayor Spohn announces the three day July 11 to 13 convention at Spohn Hall Goshen with delegation reception at 10 am. Officials include President H K Volland and Vice Presidents Milo Feighner Henry Schiech and William Crockett with William Books as secretary and Elmer Dean as assistant.
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Municipal League of
Indiana
Spohnhal
Goshen
Spohn
Democrat
League
Spahn Hall
Lodge of Moose
H. K. Volland
Columbus
Milo Feightner
Huntington
Henry Schiech
Shelbyville
William Crockett
Lafayette
William A. Books
Elmer Dean
E. G. McMahon
Richmond
Mississippi Centennial Special to Visit Goshen and Return
The Mississippi Centennial Special trains to Goshen from Elkhart arriving Monday Aug 28 at noon for about an hour before heading to Kendallville. It originates from Jackson Miss at 3 30 p m Thursday Aug 24 and travels via Memphis Carbondale Centralia Mattoon Champaign to Chicago then N Y C toward Buffalo passing La porte South Bend Elkhart Goshen Kendallville Toledo and Cleveland. The return to Jackson is scheduled for 2 p m Wednesday Sept 6.
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Mississippi
Goshen
Elkhart
Kendallville
Jackson
Miss
Chicago
Memphis
Carbondale
Centralia
Mattoon
Champaign
Illinois Central Railroad
Buffalo
Laporte
South Bend
Toledo
Cleveland
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Ont
Detroit
Ypslanti
Ann Arbor
Battle Creek
Kalamazoo
Dowagiac
Niles
Michigan Central
Evening program delights audience at the college
A good sized audience enjoyed Prof. C. N. Harlan at the college last night with songs readings and impersonations. The Ben Hur reading drew the heartiest applause and two more entertainments are planned before the summer school session ends.
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C. N. Harlan
Ben Hur
Men’s Bible Class Heads to City Meeting at Tabernacle
A large turnout from the city’s Men’s Bible classes will attend a meeting at the tabernacle in New Paris tomorrow to discuss religious affairs and community concerns.
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Tabernacle
New Paris
Teachers Etta Brandyberry and Rufus Mast Married at Albion
Miss Etta Brandyberry a Noble county school teacher and Rufus F Mast of Fort Wayne a teacher were wed at Albion confirming a local marriage between two educators.
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Albion
Etta Brandyberry
Noble County
Rufus F. Mast
Fort Wayne
Barnhart Recommends Grover C. Spahr for Walkerton PM
Representative Henry A. Barnhart has recommended Grover C. Spahr for the Walkerton Indiana postmaster position, signaling a nomination choice for the local postal role.
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P. M
Henry A. Barnhart
Grover C. Spahr
Walkerton
Ind
New Substitute Carrier Named at Goshen Post Office
John N. Yoder of Middlebury has been appointed a substitute carrier at the Goshen post office.
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John N. Yoder
Middlebury
Goshen Post Office
Earl Leonard's All Stars at Middlebury Tomorrow
At Middlebury Earl Leonard's All Stars will perform tomorrow. Attractions include roller skating bowling bathing and boating at Blosser Park.
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Middlebury
Earl Leonard
All Stars
Blosser Park
Wagons Wanted at Goshen Dairy Co Breakfast Milk Stop
Take notice about sweet milk for breakfast. Call 302 and arrange one of our Wagons to stop at Goshen Dairy Co. for delivery.
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Goshen Dairy Co
Last Day for Paying Income Tax Without Penalty
Yesterday marked the final day to pay income tax without incurring the delinquent penalty. Taxpayers were urged to settle amounts due to avoid charges.
Alfalfa Yield Report Highlights Strong Season
The note reports excellent alfalfa yield this season, with strong returns across the area. Farmers observe favorable conditions and robust production, signaling a productive harvest period ahead.
Fourth of July Amusements at Rogers Band Park
The Independence Day celebration in Rogers Band park features a Sturgis Michigan vs Rogers Greys ball game, band concerts, a five cent dance in the pavilion, an evening fireworks display costing 350 dollars, and a gate fee of ten cents after 6 pm. Irwin Lyric and Jefferson theaters offer special matinee and night programs.
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Rogers Band Park
Sturgis
Mich
Rogers Greys
Irwin
Lyric
Jefferson
Sent Home After Train Ride Theft Arrest
Stuart Clark a 16 year old was sent to his Springfield Alabama home after being arrested at South Bend for stealing rides on New York City trains.
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Stuart Clark
Bend
N.Y. C
Springfield
Low Morals Penalty Paid By Two Defendants In Circuit Court
In circuit court Judge Drake sentenced Thomas Schoonover to a two to 21 year term at Jeffersonville reformatory and fined 1000 dollars for raping his sister Elsie Schoonover. Fellow defendant Guy Alwine received 500 dollars fine and the same 2 to 21 year reformatory term after pleading guilty and confessing involvement. Also charged, Harry Wead pleaded guilty to rape, fined 500 dollars and sent to Michigan City for 2 to 21 years. The Flowers girl, 14, was sent to the Indiana School for Girls at Clermont until she reaches age. Further court actions covered ongoing foreclosure and probate orders in related civil cases.
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Drake
Thomas Schoonover
Rock Run Mills
Wilson Avenue
Guy Alwine
East Douglas Street
Elsie Schoonover
Schoonover
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Alwine
Eugene Davis
Thomas A. Davis
Reformatory
Harry Wead
S. S. Saxton Co
Chicago
Seventh Street
North Seventh Street
Arrainged Wead
Circuit Court
Schoonoter
Wead
Schoorover
Flowers Girl
Kelly Foundry & Machine Co
Circuit Court Record
Albert J._ Irwin
Goshen
Fred Herbert
Irwin
Mishawaka
Isabelle Blair
Eliza J. Sage
St. Joseph Valley Bank of Elkhart
Elkhart to Osceola Highway Plan Favored
A. H. Beardsley and James A. Bell of Elkhart met with Wise W. Showalter to discuss a $25,000 project to build a north side highway from Elkhart to Osceola along the N Y C right of way. They seek Osceola bridge work and fill to connect Goshen to South Bend with a single crossing at Main Street Elkhart, with county plans likely to order the road before fall.
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A. H. Beardsley
James A. Bell
Elkhart
Wise W. Showalter
Middle District
Osceola
Messrs
Beardsley
Bell
St. Josep County
Goshen
Orpha Zimmer Weds Clair Rock In New Paris Nuptials
Thursday afternoon at the Juday home in New Paris the marriage of Orpha Zimmer to Clair Rock was performed by Rev. G A Weisshaar with about 50 relatives present. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march trio and a light blue crepe de chine gown. After a two course luncheon the couple will reside in New Paris after July 15 following a honeymoon to Pennsylvania and Washington DC.
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T. J. Juday
New Paris
Orpha Zimmer
Clair Rock
James Rock
Winsberry
G. A. Weisshaar
Evangelical Church
Lohengrin
Opal McCoy
Mayme Smoker
Hubert Charpie
Stvart
Swartzell
Elkhart
Co. M. Eisenbeiss
South Bend
George Yoder
Goshen
Local births and crime notes in Goshen area
Several farmers face accusations of traveling the Goshen Elkhart brick highway with excessive roads. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Albert Je Rink of Cragg Street. The hunting season opened today.
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Goshen-Elkhart
Albert Je Rink
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State Department
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
Carrizal
J Paso
Texas
Foreign Office
Lansing
United
William Hackler
Berm Construction
Municipal League
Gram
Goshen College
Stanford Willard
Sarah A. Earl
Mr. Willard
Clord H. Lutz
Sarah & Lutz
Vernon H
Bion J. Krider
Letticia Krider
Samuel A. Krider
Thomas A.davis
George
Nappanee Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Nappanee
Mutschler Brothers
Milo W. Stark
Warren E. Griffin
St. Joseph
St. Joseph County
Lillian Swartz
Arthur Swartz
East Lincoln Avenue
Alex J. Fuller, Jr
O’cloeck
St. John's Catholic Church
Hottenroth
Swartz
Gohen High School
A. C. Yoder
Good Time Club
Wawasee
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