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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1920
Page
1
Shamrock IV won the second America's Cup race from defender Resolute off Sandy Hook. The British challenger led early, built a margin at the first marks, then saw Resolute surge ahead as wind faded to a crawl, with Shamrock struggling to handle sails and rigging.
United States labor data show 2,274 strikes and lockouts last year involving over 4.08 million people. Bureau of Labor Statistics records 1,961 strikes ended with 624 won by employers, 3 by employees, 729 compromised, and 42 awaiting arbitration. Unauthorized strikes totaled 125 with about 1,0538 strikers.
Landon July 20 United Kingdom to dispatch tonight its reply to Soviet Russia Foreign Minister Pohitcherin on armistice with Poland. If Russians advance into Poland, trade with Russia may be severed. Paris reports Premier Millerand vows France will keep its word as Britain defends Poland with full forces.
An official army headquarters statement reports the Bolshevik assault on the Stor river bend in Volhynia began Monday and was repulsed by heroic actions of seven Polish divisions.
Early delegates to the Prohibition party national convention in Lincoln discuss William J. Bryan leading the ticket. Rev. W. A. Sunday says he would accept a running mate role if chosen, while Bryan’s stance cited in The Commoner is noted.
Pittsburgh July 26 The body of one of nine miners entombed yesterday by the Renton mine explosion, about 18 miles from Pittsburgh, was recovered by the bureau of mines rescue crew early today. Hope for rescuing the others is practically abandoned.
The county teachers institute will be held in the High school building here August 16 to 20 inclusive. County schools will open the first Monday in September.
Indiana Senate nears a draft of a tax bill acceptable to Republicans in both chambers led by Senator Roscoe Kiper of Boonville. House session ends as caucus considers a ten billion dollar war memorial project and potential amendments. House passes pay raise cut for teachers about 30 percent and sends bill to Senate. County officials gain $5 per day fee for board of review meetings. Interest rates on public bonds remain set, while temporary loan rates stay at five percent.
Indianapolis July 20 SCIL with no definite tax plan the Indiana general assembly enters its sixth day of deliberation. A Republican caucus committee resumes drafting a tax bill while leaders hope to adjourn once the tax issue is resolved. A committee weighs a ten million dollar memorial in Indianapolis with war memorial photos proposed by American Legion members. Both houses convened at 10 am to consider nonemergency measures introduced since the session began.
Beg Inspector State Bees Inspector Yost of Indianapolis is in Elkhart county inspecting bees for foul brood as a precaution against the spread of disease. South Bend city employees have been granted a raise in salaries.
Joseph A. Beane postmaster submits Goshen post office annual report for year ending June 30. Total receipts $45,408.91, quarterly totals: Sep 80 1919 $9,785.95, Dec 31 1919 $11,862.49, Mar 1 1920 $11,858.14, June 30 1920 $11,902.33.
A young man reported his bicycle stolen from the Jefferson theater curb last night. Investigators say the former owner took the wheel to cover an unpaid balance.
County Auditor Charles A. Cropp released total taxable assessments showing a gain of 6.18 million dollars over last year. The overall county value rose from 107.9 million to 149.1 million with Goshen and Elkhart cities posting notable increases. The figures detail values by locality including Goshen, Elkhart City, Elkhart township, Nappanee, Middlebury, and others with district and corporate totals.
The Roscoe Imperial carnival show had its goods attached today for unpaid $25 county license fees. Wahaver paid the fee later at the courthouse. The carnival, last week at City Park for Goshen Hospital, now sits in New York Central yards awaiting transport to Montpelier as Manager Wade departs for a contract in St Louis. Meanwhile staff remain in Goshen and no hospital settlement has been reached.
An estimated 3,500 people attended the New York Central picnic held at McNaughton Park in Elkhart on Saturday.
A modern hotel is proposed for Clearlake near Fort Wayne, outlining development plans and location details for the project. The announcement notes the intended construction and potential impact on the local area.
The Democratic National Committee unanimously adopted a resolution urging ratification by Tennessee and North Carolina legislatures. Gov. Cox announced Ed Edmund H. Moore declined the chair, while H. S. Cummings remained a candidate as the committee prepared for officer elections and campaign plans.
Columbus officials report the executive committee of the Republican National Committee will meet on Wednesday in Columbus then travel to Marion for the Harding notification ceremonies. Senator Harding's campaign manager Harry M Daulherty will host a dinner for the committeemen Wednesday evening.
Representatives of the National Woman's party plan a march on Senator Harding in Marion on Thursday. They expect to show strong support with colors flying as they press for their cause.
Perry A. Yoder arranges to sell his residence at 310 W Douglas Street and_move with wife and three children toward the Pacific coast around September 1. They plan to settle in Portland Oregon or a California city, making the 3000 mile trip by motor in a specially designed family truck.
Garden truck is plentiful with home grown tomatoes and potatoes appearing. Apples are being sold at 10 cents a pound in local markets.
Durham reports a night clash at Graham county jail as a mob tried to lynch three Black inmates. A gun battle with guards left one white person dead and two wounded. by dawn the scene was quiet but tense.
The Dythias lodge of Mishawaka rejected a plan to buy part of the Fred W. Keller building in Mishawaka, citing concerns over the project and its impact on the lodge. The vote halted further pursuit of the purchase in the city.
Washington July 20 Railway executives met immediately after the Labor Board wage award to plan recommendations to the Interstate Commerce Commission for passenger and freight rate increases. They seek to cover added carrier costs totaling 600 million dollars while the commission already considers freight rate hikes to provide about 1017 million dollars in annual additional income, not including wage boosts.
Harry McKeehan aged 25 of Fort Wayne Pennsylvania was killed at Wape Methodist hospital from injuries after being caught between two railroad cars in Fort Wayne.
Ivan the Terrible Floor admits beating his wife in Silver Lake justice court and pays a $17 penalty before reconciliation with his spouse.
Jack Johnson, former heavyweight champion, crossed from Mexico into California near San Diego and was arrested by a deputy U S marshal. He is under sentence in Chicago for Mann Act violations.
Joseph Pytes shot and killed his wife Adella Pytes on a Hartford City street corner then injured himself by attempting suicide. He fired nine shots into her head before self harm. Local authorities report the double tragedy occurred this morning.
Mrs Joseph Cheres, 28, died Sunday at Worth Hospital after being shot by her husband who then killed himself. Funeral services were held at St Stephen's Catholic Church this morning with Fr Horvath officiating. Burial followed at Cedar Grove Cemetery. Funeral services for Cleres were held Sunday.
A brief hospital report notes no patients were admitted or treated today. The record confirms the day passed without inpatient or emergency visits and no new admissions were recorded.
The United States Railway Labor Board granted wage increases totaling 600 million dollars to about 2 million railroad workers retroactive to May 1. The award, delivering roughly 60 percent of the unions’ demand, requires a nationwide referendum within about a month and could influence potential railroad strikes.
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