German War Report Claims British Repulsed on Somme Front
Berlin reports say German troops repulsed British attacks on both banks of the Somme with heavy Allied losses. Russians also repulsed in eastern battles as Petrograd claims gains in Galicia and 1,000 German prisoners taken. Verdun activity described as comparatively quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soe
Associated Press
Berlin
London
War Department
Somme
Petrograd
Galicia
Furious Fighting Continues As Allies Advance Across Front
Allied forces press with heavy guns and waves of infantry to secure gains along the front. The battle is described as one of the war’s fiercest with German troops, including the flower of the army, moved to oppose the British. Russia reports capturing at least 250000 prisoners in five weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Belgium
Russia
Chafin Backs Henry Ford For Prohibition Nomination
Eugene W. Chatfin, a two time Prohibition party presidential nominee, announced in Chicago that he will support Henry Ford of Detroit for the Prohibition presidential nomination at St Paul’s convention in two weeks. He said Ford is stronger than Wilson or Hughes and can be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Eugene W. Chatfin
Prohibition Party
United States
Henry Ford
Detroit
St. Paul, Minn
Chafin
Ford
President Wilson
Charles E. Hughes
Quick Action Ignition Co Formed In South Bend
The Quick Action Ignition Co capitalized at $450 000 organized at South Bend takes over the Knoblock Heideman Mfg Co Warren Ripple serves as president of the new concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quick Action Ignition Co
South Bend
Knoblock-Heideman Mfg. Co
Warren Ripple
Hatch & Sons set to finish paving South Third Street
If no delays occur the W. W. Hatch & Sons Co. will complete the South Third street paving contract within three days. The project, awarded earlier this year, involves extensive resurfacing and concrete work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
South Third Street
Soldier tobacco drive seeks aid for Fort Harrison
Earl Eckenrode reports troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison are badly in need of tobacco and other supplies. Donations will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Eckenrode
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Five Laporte banks hold deposits totaling over 6.6 million
The Laporte banking system reports aggregate deposits exceeding $6,600,000 across its five local banks. This milestone highlights strong savings activity and regional financial stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Mexican Americans clash leaves fourteen dead near Anapra
A bulletin from El Paso reports fourteen Mexicans killed in a fight with three Americans near Anapra New Mexico. Details are unknown and the report has not been confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
EL Paso
Tex
Anapra
New Mexico
Indiana militia command shifts under Brig. Gen. Edwin M. Lewis
Brig. Gen. Edwin M. Lewis assumed command of Indiana troops at Fort Benjamin Harrison after arriving in Indianapolis to confer with Gov. Ralston and state officials. He formerly served as inspector-instructor of the Illinois National Guard at Springfield where Illinois militia troops were mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Edwin M. Lewis
Tlinois National Guard
Springfield
Ralston
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Battery A in wreck derails near Strafford in Missouri
Four cars carrying Battery A I N G derailed near Strafford Missouri while en route from Fort Benjamin Harrison to Brownsville Texas on the Mexican border. No injuries reported and only slight equipment damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Springfield
Battery A
Strafford
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Brownsville
Tex
Three Indicted In Indianapol is Grand Jury Case
The Marion county grand jury indicted Dennis Brush former city street commissioner Robert Walter on city payroll and Dolph Straub for assault and battery on Ralph Richman on Sept 22 1914 Walters and Straub had been indicted for slugging Richman Walters has been jailed since April 19 brought from Toledo Brush tied to the case by a confession from Walters after arrest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Marion County Grand Jury
Dennis Brush
Joseph ©. Bell
Robert Walter
Dolph Straub
Ralph Richman
Walters
Straub
Richman
Toledo
Liberty
Brush
Hottest Day Yet Amid Paralysis Epidemic
New York City reports the hottest day since the infantile paralysis outbreak began two weeks ago. Despite the heat, deaths were relatively few with 12 children in Greater New York reported as new victims in the 24 hours ending 10 AM, of which 13 live in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
Greater
Brooklyn
Rockefeller celebrates 77th birthday with golf in Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller, the world’s wealthiest man, turned 77 in Cleveland today. He played golf at his home and hosted dinner for fellow players, signaling unusually good health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Seven Die in Hurricane. New Orleans Reports Rising Losses
Reports from New Orleans list seven fatalities from the recent hurricane, including one white man and four Black residents, with property losses estimated at four million dollars as disaster assessments continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Woman's Franchise League opens suffrage training school
The Wo man's Franchise League of Indiana will open a training school in Indianapolis to prepare suffrage speakers. The first session is announced for next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Woman’s Franchise League of Indiana
Wolfe Lake section not to be rebuilt after fire
A Wolfe Lake section burned days ago will not be rebuilt. Loss is estimated between 40000 and 50000 dollars with little insurance carried. Boost local baseball by attending game tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe Lake
Carrie
Signers Listed for Petition to Examine Municipal Water Plant Records
Corrected list of signers on the petition to the Indiana Public Service Commission for examining the books and records of Goshen’s water and light plant. Names include W.Wellmeyer Prough Davis Bedger Woods Grimes Belles Menaugh Unger Gotham, with counsel Co D Sherwin. Gotham and Belles ex-council members. Spohn and Supt Harding support investigation. accountants expected soon. plant described generally satisfactory. Chester Unger of Hawks Electric is a patron. Orlando Hamilton may be called to testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Service Commission
D. Sherwin
Belles
Mr. Gotham
Gotham
Goshen
Spohn
Supt Harding
Public Service Commission
Chester FE. Unger
Hawks Electric Company
Orlando Hamilton
Fire damages home of Harkless couple on South Third
A fire caused by a defective instantaneous heater damaged the residence of J. W. Dornier at 511 South Third Street yesterday afternoon around 5 30. The roof burned away and water damaged belongings of Harkless and his wife who had just moved from Bremen. Fireman Harve Wohlford sustained a cut to his left hand. The insured building damage is about 600. Mrs Harkless was formerly Madge Rummel of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Harkness
J. W. Domer
South Third Street
Bremen
Harve Wohlford
Kuhlman
Groll
Freyermuth
Healey
Shaughniss
Miss Stella Hanson Weds Arthur Simmons at North Main Home
Miss Stella Hanson daughter of Mrs Clara Hanson and Mr Arthur Simmons son of Mrs Ralph Lane were married last evening at the bride's home by Rev J Cook Graham of St Mark's M E church. They will reside at 712 North Main and be at home after July 15. Simmons is a wagon driver for American Express Co. Both have many friends who wish them happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Hanson
Clara Hanson
North Main Street
Arthur Simmons
Ralph Lane
South Seventh Street
J. Cook Graham
St. Mark's M. E. Church
Lakes
Simmons
American F Express Co
Kiss Not Assault Says Vincennes Judge
At Vincennes a judge ruled that a man kissing his divorced wife is not an assault. John Everhart and his wife were married 35 years with eight children before their divorce. After the split he called her to his buggy and kissed her, leading to an arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
John Everhart
Everhart
Banister Sued for 4000 Damages in Orr Household Upset
Benjamin Orr sues Jesse H. Banister for four thousand dollars claiming Banister caused the Orr household to be upset. Mrs. Orr left her husband as a result of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Jesse H. Banister
Benjamin Orr
Orr
Banister
Case of infantile paralysis found in Mishawaka youth
Three physicians treating 11 year old Leonard Bock confirmed an infantile paralysis diagnosis in Mishawaka. The attending doctors said the boy is afflicted and receiving care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Leonard Bock
Goshen men fail Fort Benjamin Harrison physical
Harry Deuberry and Farl Eckenrode of Goshen, members of Go. F. of Elkhart, returned from Fort Benjamin Harrison after failing to pass the physical examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Deuberry
Farl] Eckenrode
Goshen
Go. F
Elkhart
Fort Benjamin Harricon
Oil and Gas Drilling resumes in Kankakee region
Drilling for oil and gas resumes in the Kankakee region amid optimistic prospects for success. Local crews and companies have begun activity with plans for further prospecting and potential production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Diplomatic Talks in Wake of Mexico Crisis Expected Next Week
Word from Gen. Carranza's provisional government signals quick moves on a plan of action with Acting Secretary Polk while Secretary Lansing vacations. Ambassador Arredondo may join, aiming for a ratifiable accord to withdraw U. S. troops and restore order. Talks could shape by end of the coming week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Eliseo Arredondo
Polk
Lansing
Henderson Harbor
Arredondo
Wilson
U. S
Widow Lydia Bartholomew-Foster Dies in Benton Harbor
Lydia Bartholomew-Foster aged 70 widow of Clinton K E Foster died at her Benton Harbor home after long rheumatism. She owner of a Middlebury area farm and once lived in Goshen. Survived by three daughters and a son. Funeral services set in Benton Harbor with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Bartholomew-Foster
Clinton KE. Foster
Middlebury
Goshen
Benton Harbor
Mich
Argument on Canal Board Appeal Set for July in Washington
The oral argument on the appeal from the adverse decision of the board of engineers in connection with the Michigan Erie canal will be made at Washington D C July 11. The briefs on the argument will be filed July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Engineers
Washington, D. C
Rieth Runs Up Modern Gravel Pit Near Goshen
Albert A. Rieth operates a state of the art gravel pit six miles southwest of Goshen Indiana. He holds the contract for the construction of the Gorsuch road in Harrison township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Rieth
Indiana
Goshen
Gorsuch Road
Harrison Township
Local Man Killed In Mich Auto Accident
John Ward aged 25 was killed near Buchanan Michigan when struck by an unknown automobile. Ward stepped in front of the vehicle which did not stop. He was unmarried and had no relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Buchanan
Mich
Ward
Injured Finger at Rock Run Mills Forest
While working at Rock Run Mills Forest, an operator severely injured his finger when it came into contact with the machine he was operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Run Mills
Muskrats Cause Valparaiso Highway Collapse
An auto accident at Valparaiso was triggered when muskrats undermined a highway, undermining road integrity and causing a collision. Local authorities responded, investigating animal-related roadway damage and safety implications for motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Band Rogers to Perform At Tomorrow Park Game
The Rogers Band will perform during the game tomorrow at the park, providing music before and after the event. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the full performance lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
NOT DEAD IS J E HARDING STILL ALIVE IN MICHIGAN CITY
Elkhart resident James E Harding long believed dead was found alive in Michigan City. He, a stockkeeper for Elkhart Gas and Fuel Co, had disappeared June 24 and insurers arranged to keep life policy premiums paid. Authorities confirmed no bodies were found in the St Joseph river, and Harding had moved to Michigan City to continue payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Harding
Elkhart
James BE
St. Joseph
South Bend
Harding
C. E. Fedder
Western and Southern Life Insurance Co
Michigan City
Elkhart Gas & Fuel Co
Woman Dies Suddenly in Baugo Township Home
Mrs Ida Jones aged 50 wife of John H Jones a Baugo township farmer died early this morning at her home from heart disease after a brief illness. She rose for breakfast and was found unconscious by her daughter Miss Tena Jones. death occurred before a physician arrived. She had suffered bronchitis for weeks and heart trouble developed last Friday. Survived by husband two daughters four brothers and two half sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Jones
Baugo
John H. Jones
Baugo Township
Jones
Miss Tena Jones
Incorrect signer listed on petition against water plant
The Indiana Public Service Commission petition to audit the city water and light plant includes a misattribution where Frank Crowell appears instead of Frank Prough. Crowell did not sign the petition, and the error concerns the signatory list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Service Commission
Boy Injured by Giant Firecracker Tossed From Car
Nine year old Robert S. Will, son of John H. Will of Lagrange, was badly hurt July 4 when a giant firecracker was thrown from a fast moving automobile into a crowd of children playing on a Lagrange street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Will
John H. Will
Lagrange
Indiana Supreme Court Judge Timothy E. Howard Near Death
Timothy E. Howard of South Bend a former Indiana supreme court judge and Democratic politician lies near death in St. Joseph hospital South Bend from kidney ailment and complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy E. Howard
South Bend
Indiana Supreme Court
St. Joseph Hospital
Transient Fears Delirium Tremens At Bremen Plant
A Bremen radiator plant worker, Frank Eastman 26, suffered a sudden mental breakdown hours after starting. Diagnosed with delirium tremens, Marshall County authorities sent him to Chicago for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Frank Eastman
Marshall County Authoriies
Chicago
Signor Liberati Band Plays Two Park Concerts
Signor Liberati's band performed at Elkhart Driving Park this afternoon and will give a second show tonight. Beginning tomorrow they open a week long engagement at Springbrook Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Liberati
Elkhart Driving Park
Springbrook Park
Valparaiso University Seeks 300000 Endowment Boost
Valparaiso plans to raise a 300000 endowment to support its operations. J W Finney of Valparaiso deeded the institution a 200 acre tract of land for the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso University
J. W. Finney
Valparaiso
Burglars Break Into Mishawaka Home in Quiet Night
Suspects entered the David Matson residence in Mishawaka while the family slept and stole 73 dollars in cash along with substantial jewelry. No clues have been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Matson
Mishawaka
Escaped trusty captured after hot chase in jail break
John Baker, an inmate who escaped from St. Joseph County Jail in South Bend, was recaptured following a high speed chase. The arrest ends the brief escape and restores custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
St. Joseph County
South Bend
W BR Co Annual Picnic at Rogers Band Park Tuesday
The W BR Co holds its annual picnic at Rogers Band Park next Tuesday inviting attendees to bring baskets. An outdated line references a shady spot at Blos sex park Sanday as a suggestion for seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Co
Rogers Band Park
Progressives Repudiate Hughes Endorsement At Detroit Meeting
In Detroit on July 8 the state central committee of the Progressive Party repudiated the national committee’s Hughes endorsement. A Perkins letter urging Republican clubs for progressives was rejected unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Progressive Party
National Committee
Hughes
George W. Perkins
Infantile paralysis strikes Garrett infant
The 14 months old daughter of Rev and Mrs B Bloedel of Garrett is dangerously ill with a pronounced case of infantile paralysis, as stated by the physician in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
B. Bloedel
Elkhart County Share From State Finances
In the fine distribution Elkhart county's apportionment is $30,401.91 or $2.31 for each of its 13,161 school age children. Total collections from Elkhart county were $33,814.23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
Tax distribution for Indianapolis schools announced
Indianapolis reports the semi annual distribution of school taxes will occur in a few days. A fund of 1,788,730.02 dollars is available for the schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ann Milburn Studebaker Dies at 73 in South Bend
Ann Milburn Studebaker, widow of Clement Studebaker Sr, died at 8:45 last night at Tippecanoe Place South Bend after weeks of illness primarily paralysis. Born Mishawaka, she was daughter of George Milburn. survived by sons Clement Jr and George M, daughter Ann Carlisle, sister Mrs John Foster, brother Charles Milburn. longtime church and hospital benefactors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Milburn-Studebaker
Clement Studebaker
Tippecanoe Place
South Bend
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Mishawaka
J. W. Harper
Studebaker
South ‘Bend
George M. Studebaker
Ann Studebaker-Carlisle
Charles Arthur Carlisle
John R. Foster
Merriam
Kan
Charles Milburn
Chattanooga
Tenn
Community Union Service Set At Court Park Sunday
An outdoor union service at Court Park Sunday at 6 30 PM will feature Rev R L Semans of the First M E Church delivering the sermon. Music and seating arrangements are provided. The non sectarian event invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Court Park
R. L. Semans
M. E. Church
Minister to Return from James Lake Camp Tomorrow
Rev. E A Vannuys will return from the Boys camp at James Lake for the morning service at the Presbyterian church tomorrow. During his absence Arthur Dewey and Clyde Castetter will have charge of the camp. Rev. Vannuys will return Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Vannuys
James Lake
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Dewey
Clyde Castetter
Vannuys
Fifth Street Property Sold in Elkhart Deal
Minnie Nash Rogers of Elkhart and Lulu Woolridge of South Bend sold the old homestead on North Fifth Street known as the Huffman property to John Arehart of South Street through the Albert Weaver agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Street
Minnie Nash Rogers
Elkhart
Lulu Woolridge
South Bend
North Fifth Street
Huffman
John Arehart
South Sth Street
Albert Weaver Agency
Real Bargains In City Real Estate And Farms
Real bargains advertised for property on South Main Street West Plymouth Avenue Cosmo Street Chicago Avenue and other city property Farms of all sizes offered for sale or trade Contractor Albert Weaver listed as real estate dealer for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Plymouth Avenue
Cosmo Street
Chicago Avenue
Albert Weaver
Wheat Harvest Underway As Farmers Report Satisfactory Yields
Farmers are currently mid harvest with the crop described as satisfactory. The update notes steady progress and solid yields amid favorable conditions for the wheat season.
Great Hay Crop Report Declares Excellent Yield
The hay crop this year is great. Prevailing weather conditions are unusually favorable for cutting.
Goshen Attendees At Ringling Circus in South Bend
Several residents from Goshen attended the Ringling circus in South Bend today. Kendallville Reds face Rogers Greys at Band Park on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
South Bend
Kendallville Reds
Rogers’ Greys
Indiana Infantry Ends Route Ten Border Patrol Mission
The Third Regiment of Indiana Infantry, under Harrison, completed an early evening route ten border operation, marking a notable tactical movement last night.
Indiana ambulance and signal corps prepare for Mexico border mobilization
Ambulance Company No. 1 of Frankfort under A. J. Chittick and Company A signal corps of Indianapolis under Capt. Norman Nicolai prepare to depart from Camp Ralston near Brownsville for the Mexican border. A 15 car special train is on the Big Four siding to receive them as they load 12 ambulances, transport wagons and wireless gear for the Indiana artillery battalion and the Third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT. Benjamin Harrison
Frankfort
A. J. Chittick
Signal Corps
Indianapolis
Norman Nicolai
Indiana Artillery Battalion
Ingaeey
Third Indiana National Guard Unit Heads to Mexican Border
The Fort Benjamin Harrison based third infantry regiment of 827 men departed for the border near Brownsville Texas as the second Indiana National Guard unit to mobilize. Troops cheered as tents and gear were loaded and some members denied entry due to minor medical disqualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana National Guard
Brownsville
Texas
Third Infantry
Camp Ralston
Camry
John Gwilt Released From Michits City Prison
John Gwilt, freed from Michits City detention, heads for Kendallville with Reds and Rogers. Gras tomorrow at society agers Gregg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gwilt
Michits City
Kendallville -Reds
Rogers’. Gras
Seciety Agers
Gregg
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J. D. Rockefeller
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Auto
Howard
Blossex Park Sanday
MES
Clem
Union Service
Third Regiment OF
Indiana Infantry
Fort Benjamin
Harrison
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