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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1920
Page
1
New Jersey man submits a minority report on five planes with committee chairman C H Glass reading recommendations. Nugent urges the convention to go on record with no prospect of early ballot. A digest of the democratic platform as presented to the San Francisco convention by the resolutions committee appears in this issue.
In San Francisco, July 2, William J. Bryan offered a five plank minority report and a Hobson drafted wet plank as the platform fight opened. Chairman Glass read the resolutions committee report while Nugent and Bryan prepared wet and dry planks for a vote.
The Democratic National Convention reopened at 10 AM to hear the platform committee report and fights over prohibition, League of Nations, and the Irish question. Bryan plans to press a bone dry plank on the floor, with Colby presenting the managers’ case in a 30 minute session.
The Indiana Public Service Commission schedules July 19 hearing at the state house in Indianapolis for William F. Stiver trustee of Clinton township to seek bonds totaling 90000 for a new school house near Millersburg. Taxpayers oppose the plan and evidence will be taken within the county as efforts to defeat the project continue.
Dr. Glen A. Showerman, a former U S army captain and graduate of Indiana Dental College, left today for Paw Paw Michigan to take over the practice of Dr. F E G Roschet. He will assume duties as the new local dentist.
KE. G. Banker, a New York Central employee at Elkhart, paid $6 and costs yesterday after driving through a funeral procession sparked a traffic citation.
The Syracuse chautauqua will open next Thursday and run through Monday July 12, offering a series of lectures concerts and discussions for local residents.
San Francisco July 2 Indiana delegates weigh McAdoo votes. If McAdoo fails to reach two thirds and tires on ballot Cox Palmer split risks, creating a chance for Vice President Marshall. Delegates expect a potential Homer Crum mings shift as a Wilson policies ally.
Rev Karl A Mueller, named pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church Goshen, will be ordained in Canal Winchester Ohio on July fourth after being born in Goshen to the late Rev J B Mueller, former Trinity pastor, and will assume duties Sunday July 11.
The Veal Brothers carnival, planned for Michigan City in City Park from next Tuesday through Saturday, canceled the booking and will move directly to Peru to avoid railroad transfer problems.
A half hour conference at national headquarters led to reports that General Leonard Wood offered active support for Senator Warren G. Harding. An executive said Wood would work to advance the Harding campaign and planned to visit Harding at his Marion Ohio home in the coming weeks.
The court fixed inheritance taxes for William Peters estate legatees. Carrie Peters 15106.85, Theda Peters 131, etc. Ed Peters 3400, Hal Peters 8400, Goshen Baptist church 1000, Goshen Hospital 1000, with several others listed and tax totals: total bequests 35681 and total tax 114.67.
The Millersburg town board notes its June tax draw is four hundred dollars more than expected and welfare association donors and others who contributed to a fund to improve village streets will not be required to pay. The board will proceed with street oiling immediately. Last year oiling occurred on July 24.
School year totals show $11 000 earned outside classes by South Bend High students, with boys at $7 000 and girls at $4 000. Clarence Harding of the South Bend Tribune mailing department led the list with $1 400, while also playing in a dance orchestra.
The South Bend Chamber of Commerce investigates the Tavern Inn project which promises a million dollar hotel for South Bend. Abe Frank, former Oliver hotel owner manager, leads the investigating committee as weeks of stock selling efforts continue.
Samuel F. Spahn, delegate to the national Democratic convention, reports in a night letter that tickets for the week at the tion hall are selling for 150 dollars each.
Police were called to the northeast part of town after reports that a group of Black residents created a disturbance. Witnesses said they were intoxicated on homemade liquor supplied by a Goshen man and the incident prompted officers to respond.
South Bend authorities removed a popcorn stand at Main and Washington Street for violating city ordinance after long debate and public discussion.
Pierceton editor Hover sells the Pierceton Record to R. W. Smith of New York City. Smith, a veteran in the New York printing business, takes over as proprietor and begins managing the historic paper.
The Kahn Brothers plan to start operations on the second floor of the Kidder building located on Fast Lincoln Avenue. The move marks a new manufacturing site for the shirt producer, signaling upcoming activity in the area.
San Francisco July 2 Today program for the democratic convention meets at 10 a m. The platform committee report will be presented for consideration. After platform adoption ballots will be cast for the presidential nominee to be chosen.
A Cadillac theft on West Franklin street in Elkhart failed as Mr. Monger and his son pursued the thief. The car was abandoned near Mishawaka after a brief chase. no injuries or clues were found, and Mrs. Monger’s clothing items were scattered nearby.
A Goshen communication lists GOP actions since January 7, 1918. It cites automatic raises for mayor and officials, acquisition of Rogers Band park as a city park, halted street cleaning, higher water rent, a nearly abandoned municipal lighting plant, two health boards, depleted treasury, and a government run by a three member board of public works with little publicity. The next election is set for November 8, 1921.
The Lewis company an historic oil producer leases 107 acres near Goshen from Charles R. Eddleman south of Dunlaps. If oil is found he will receive one eighth of net profits. If no well is started within six months rental begins at one dollar per acre yearly. Lease lasts five years.
Lake Wawasee real estate now commands higher prices than ever. Wim Hays sold a 33 by 115 foot lot at Buttermilk Point to Charles Evans of Portland Oregon for 2725 dollars. Whitley county farmers bought 50000 pounds of sugar at 22 cents per pound.
The Daily Democrat will not be issued on Monday July 5 due to Fourth of July observance.
Local thunderstorms are expected this afternoon or tonight in Indiana with Saturday forecasted as fair.
Indianapolis July 2 The Indiana legislature will convene a special session on Monday July 12 under Gov. Goodrich plans. The delay stems from a holiday observance and the need to print and prepare proposed bills for lawmakers.
The Plymouth city council approved higher water rates affecting residents and businesses. Officials cited funding needs for infrastructure upgrades and service improvements while detailing the new charge structure and effective date.
The Syracuse Portland Cement plant has restarted two large kilns with remaining kilns to follow as preparations finish. Full capacity expected soon, after limestone from Logansport with high magnesium caused earlier issues. Quarry inspections proceed and local workers are shipping material to mills while six trucks expand delivery capacity.
Joe Mrozinski a farmer living near Rolling Prairie was badly mangled when his right hand was caught in a machine at Brewer's sawmill north of Rolling Prairie. He faces possible amputation and medical treatment.
In South Bend authorities seized much American Pride whiskey during raids on blind tiger operations. The confiscated stock and equipment highlight ongoing efforts to curb illegal saloons in the city.
Washington reports the census bureau cites Columbus Indiana with a population of 8900, up 177 people and 2 percent. The release notes the city’s growth and provides exact figures for the latest count.
A $1500 Wurlitzer band organ was installed at Blosser's park south of the city. Large size caused considerable difficulty in transporting it to the island.
Tonight at 7 30 the Guernsey Breeders association directors meet in County Agent M L Shearer's office to finalize arrangements for the annual picnic set for City park Goshen on Saturday July 16th.
A fire at Beistle Auto Sales in South Bend caused about $30,000 damage when ignition wires in a motor car on the first floor shorted. Fire investigators believe the blaze started from crossed wires in the vehicle.
Independence Day will be observed in Goshen with general business suspensions. No explosives and a safe program are planned. Matinees and night shows at the Jefferson Lincoln and Lyric theatres plus a Goshen Greys vs Lincoln Lifes game at City Park at 3 p.m. occur. Banks offices and many stores close. post office operates on holiday schedule.
J G Thompson, employed 15 years at the Laporte post office, resigns to engage in the Delco light business citing poor salary as the reason for leaving.
Charles Noble a Republican is appointed temporary postmaster at Rotting Prairie in an official government appointment. The action designates Noble to oversee local mail operations pending longer term arrangements.
A meeting at Goshen College will host four representatives of Russian Mennonites to discuss conditions in Russia. They say 100,000 rural Mennonites plan to move to the United States after losing possessions in World War I. One speaker is a burgomaster of a Russian city. FE Zook of 1155 South Eighth Street was told the party will visit. Bolsheviks have seized lands and property worth millions.
A thief gained entry to Winterlof Machine Co. in Elkhart by breaking a heavy glass window and stole five electric motors and an electric fan. The value is estimated at 150 dollars. No clues have been found amid a recent burglary wave in the city.
Capt Hawkes pilots the Heddon Mtg Co plane from Shoup field east of the college for another exhibition. The two passenger rate is 10 dollars each, single fare 15 dollars. The display promotes Heddon Mfg Co who market artificial casting balls and decorate machines with fishing motifs.
Men will study the princi ples of Chamber of Commerce work at a summer school in Madison Wisconsin. The program is run by the American City Bureau from New York and uses University of Wisconsin buildings. It grew from strong demand for capable leaders in commercial and civic organization with over 600 manager positions filled last year at salaries ranging up to $4,000.
Washington plans detailed recommendations for distributing 800 million from the Transport Act revolving fund for railroad equipment and improvements. The proposal assigns funds for locomotives, freight cars, and terminal expansions to 25 roads, with specific allotments for New York Central, Chesapeake and Ohio, Northern Pacific, and others. Roads have already lined up to purchase 28,000 cars and 518 locomotives costing over 144 million.
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