Franco American Treaty Sent to U S Senate
President Wilson sent the Franco American treaty to the Senate and urged its early ratification along with the Germany pact. The message was read, with no address to the Senate in person, as Secretary Tumulty announced the plan to submit the treaty by messenger. The president may delay travel until August 15 due to heat, and will coordinate with Secretary Daniels on Pacific fleet timing before San Francisco harbor arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Germany
French Republic
United States
Iermany
Laxive
Republiti‘am
Tumulty
Daniels
Pacific Fleet
San Francisco Harbor
Smith Blames General for Prison Cruelty Testimony
Lieutenant Hard Boiled Smith testified before a House subcommittee at Governors Island, placing responsibility for fuel investment at American army camps near Davis on Major General Strong and another officer. The remarks describe alleged misconduct and assign blame to senior leaders in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Davis
Strong
Grin
Smith
House of Representatives
Govenors Island
Navy court martial convicts seven service members
Seven members of the navy including four officers and three petty officers were convicted by court martial on charges connected with enroll ment promotion and assignment of reservists in the Third Naval District of New York, the navy department announced. Eugene Moriarity of Elkhart bought Simonton Lake property and plans major improvements to create a resort area, while Laporte intends to form a national guard company locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Washington
Third Naval District of
New York
Navy Department
Simonton
Eugene Moriarity
Elkhart
Simonton Lake
Ratification of the Treaty With Columbia Is Now Certainty
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ordered a favorable report on the treaty with Colombia without a dissenting vote. A motion to cut the Panama partition payment from 25 million to 15 million was defeated 12 to 2, and the stalled treaty since 1914 will be taken up by the Senate in open session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Columbia
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Panama
Senate
Ornlieguer
Bolshevik Uprising Reported in Bulgaria from Moscow Dispatch
A wireless Moscow dispatch reports a Bolshevik uprising in Bulgaria, said to have occurred in a garrison town with the local garrison joining the revolutionaries. The report originates from London via Associated Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulgaria
London
Associated
Moscow
Fifteen Thousand Street Railway Workers Strike in Chicago
In Chicago, fifteen thousand surface and elevated street railway employees walked off the job at 4 am seeking higher wages, halting all city transit systems and disrupting daily commutes. The Associated Press reports the stoppage began early this morning and affects both surface lines and elevated trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Steret Railway
Wireless Link Restored Between United States and Germany
Berlin reports the Vossische Zeitung cites official sources detailing a wireless communication arrangement between Germany and the United States set to open today or tomorrow, restoring transatlantic wireless contact.
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United States
Germany
Associated Press
Berlin
The
Vossiche Zeitung
America
35 959 Yanks Killed In War Figures Shown
A wartime casualty revision lists 35 959 American expeditionary force deaths with 14 700 died of wounds 23 840 died of disease 5 213 other causes and 80 483 wounded with 34 380 wounded degree undetermined and 1 585 missing in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Negro Murderer Caught in Woods Near How Creek
William Anderson the Negro murderer who escaped from jail at Anderson last Wednesday night with Harvey Lawson an ex convict was captured in the woods near How Creek Henry county by Sheriff Preasnall and deputies from Newcastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Anderson
Harvey Lawson
How Creek
Henry County
Preasnall
Newcastle
Barn and outbuildings burned on Defreese farm near Milford
Fire destroyed a barn and adjacent structures owned by Henry Defreese about five miles southeast of Milford. Contents including grain straw hay and tools were lost. a few tools were saved but later burned. No insurance on Howser renter’s goods. A five year old Bowser child started the blaze to clean up the yard. The loss is severe for Mr Bowser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Defreese
Milford
Charles Howser
Mr. Bowser
Costello Seeks Decree for Cruelty and Custody
Rose L Costello seeks a divorce from Aijbert J Costello alleging cruelty and abandonment after their July 2 1917 marriage and December 31 1918 separation and requests custody of a minor child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose L. Costello
Aijbert J. Costello
Frank J. Green Named Manager of South Bend Chamber
Frank J. Green has been appointed manager of the South Bend Chamber of Commerce replacing the previous leadership after an unsatisfactory tenure. The change aims to revitalize local business guidance and chamber activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Green
South Bend
Youthful Desper Arrested for Passing Bad Checks in Bluffton
George Desper, a young man, is under arrest in Bluffton after allegedly passing numerous bad checks. Police report multiple verified forgeries and ongoing investigations into the extent of the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Desper
Bluffton
Army Aviator to Visit Goshen This Afternoon
Lieut. FLA Ballard will fly from Elkhart to Goshen to land at Showalter field between 4 and 4:30 pm. Sergt. James B. Weddell accompanies him to recruit Goshen men for the U S air service, with about ten recruits expected to join Elkhart later.
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Fla Ballard
United States Army
Elkhart
Goshen
Showalter Field
United States Air Service
Sergt
James B. Weddell
Seret. Wedlell
Speedway
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Sergt. Weddell
War Pay Made Permanent In Army Declared By Ryan
Sergt James B Weddell in charge of the army recruiting station at Goshen reported Major Ryan of Indianapolis stated war pay has been made permanent pay in the army. Prior to entering the war the minimum was 15 dollars monthly. as a war measure it rose to 30 dollars and will be kept at that level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Weddell
Eikhart
Goshen
F. A Ballard
Ryan
Indianapolis
United States
Germany
4000 Deputy Census Agents Named in Indiana
About 4,000 deputy census agents are to be named in Indiana for the government census next year. The exact appointment date is not known, and salaries are said to be not large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Statewide cold storage survey under 1913 law announced
Forty eight to fifty cold storage houses statewide must report stocks on hand as of July 15 to H. E. Barnard state food commissioner. Eight to ten facilities in South Bend and Northern Indiana are named. Noncompliance with the request from the food and drug commissioner risks a fine for the storage plant operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indiana
H. E. Barnard
Food and Drug Commissioner
Ownership dispute over Latta property at 107 South Sixth Street
Peter Bonfield and his wife Filomena press for deed delivery from Carlyle E Latta of Akron Ohio for 107 South Sixth Street Latta property. They refused to settle for forfeiture of a $500 deposit or broker fee to W W Poyser and claim they hold the keys as they seek transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latta
South Sixth Street
Peter Bonfield
Filomena Bonfield
Carlyle E. Latta
Akron
W. W. Poyser
Goshen factory workers decline union organization
Several Goshen factory employees, recently approached by Elkhart union labor leaders, have decided not to organize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhart
Not Guilty Verdict in Elkhartom Speeding Case
Worthie W. Haynes, a real estate dealer of Elkhartom, was tried on a speeding charge and acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhartom
Worthie W. Haynes
Carnegie Library Proposed for Laporte
A plan to construct a Carnegie library in Laporte moves forward with community support and funding discussions. Officials say the project aims to provide a public reading room and study space, reflecting local investment in education and culture.
Troops Summoned to Quell Chicago Riots
National guardsmen are ordered into Chicago to restore order as clashes continue between Black residents and police amid mounting unrest in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago race riot deaths and clashes in 1930s jail and armory raids
A violent racial clash erupts in Chicago with whites outnumbering blacks. 22 died across two nights in the South Side black belt, plus heavy casualties among soldiers and police. In the stockyards area street car conductor Joseph Powers was killed. William Henderson held on suspicion. Police surge to combat rioters at Thirty fifth and State. reports say a raid on the Eighth Infantry armory followed as rioting continued.
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Chicago
South Side
Black Belt
Joseph Powers
William Henderson
Vthirty-Fifthh
State Sureas
Wateretuan
Garrity
Mercy Hospital
Eighth Infantry
Goshen City Schools Postponed Opening to Sept 8
Official notice states Goshen city schools will begin Monday September 8 due to the county fair held September 2 to 5. Most county schools start September 8, with a few opening a week earlier.
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Goshen City
Rotarians Plan Lakeside Picnic And Indy Meeting
Rotarians from Goshen Fort Wayne Warsaw Elkhart Columbia City and nearby areas will picnic at Lake Wa wasee Friday September Sth A large Rotarians gathering is set for Indianapolis Sunday September 28th including attendees from multiple clubs and districts
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Goshen
Fort Wayne
Warsaw
Elkhart
Columbia City
Lake Wawasee
Indianapolis
Mishawaka Man Edgar Beaverson Missing Eight Days
Missing eight days, Edgar Beaverson of Mishawaka left home aiming for South Bend to get week. He is married with two children and his disappearance concerns authorities and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Beaverson
Mishawaka
South Bend
Fletcher American Company Budgets 125000 Hawks Bonds Offering
The Fletcher American Company of Indianapolis issues 125000 in bonds for Hawks Electric of Goshen at six percent interest. Bonds dated April 1 1919 due to 1999 redeemable after Oct 1 1922 at 102. Net investors paid 6.25 percent. Company assets include 300000 authorized capital stock 200000 outstanding and 355000 total bonded debt. Multiple local communities receive electric current and the Goshen plant valued at 639553.29. Recent inspection by Fletcher agents occurred in Goshen.
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Fletcher American Company of
Indianapolis
Hawks Electric Company
Goshen
Hawke Clectric Company
Flel C. Hawks
Bristol
Benton
Bremen
Milford
Middlebury
Millersburg
New Paris
South West
Syracuse
Topeka
Vawter Park
Wakarusa
Waterford
Wawasee
Fletcher American Company
Indanapolis
Hawks
Elkhart Fair Awards Floral Hall Contract to Local Builder
The Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural association awarded TI. W. Miller the contract to construct the floral hall at the fair grounds. Work starts immediately. The hall will cover over fifty six hundred square feet with eight rest benches, be wired for electric current, feature six foot booths with large skylights, and provide ample fresh air to improve merchant displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Fair and Agricultural Association
Fair
TI. W. Miller
Niles Cafe Owner Dies in Auto Mobile Crash
Ralph Eggieston proprietor of the Eggleston restaurant in Niles was fatally injured when his car overturned on the road to Niles from Barron Lake. He died at Park hospital in Buchanan. He was brother in law of South Bend Chief Peter Kline. Surviving are his wife, his mother and two brothers.
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Niles, Mid
Niles
Barron Lake
Ralph Eggieston
Eggieston
Park Hospital
Buchanan
Peter Kline
South Bend
Eggleston
Mr. Eggleston
Officials Inspect Elkheart County Brick Roads Visit
John Root of Terre Haute Brick and Vedersburg Co leads Vigo county officials touring Elk hart County brick roads. They admire the scenery and The Alderman hospitality. The party includes R. Phillips Buthbroth Mulcahbill and Beck Gibbons of Terre Haute.
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John Root
Terre Haute
Tresch Divorce Sought Over Custody and Support
Luella Tresch through attorney Perry A. Early sues Elmer Tresch for divorce and custody of two children Floyd aged four and Clayton aged three, with a request for five dollars weekly support. The complaint alleges Elmer Tresch is unfit to care for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Tresch
Perry A. Early
Elmer Tresch
Floyd
Clayton
Abbott & Beck sue Neff over promissory note for Fair store
Abbott and Beck file suit against Henry Neff on a promissory note to the Fair store. Judgment is sought for 185 dollars plus court costs and attorneys fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott & Beck
Henry Neff
Start Campaign Against South Bend Business Owners
A campaign has begun in South Bend opposing local business owners over a disease related issue. Community groups advocate for stricter controls while owners defend alternative approaches. Public meetings are planned to gather input and shape next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
New York Executive Named Manager of Large Kansas City Factory
Porter M Farrell of New York City has become manager of a major industry in Kansas City, where a $2,000,000 factory is under construction on 20 acres bought for $250,000. He plans to move his family as the plant nears operation. The first year’s business is estimated at 15,100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter M. Farrel
New York City
Goshen
Chicago
National Suit and Cloak Company of
New York
Kansas City
Sensational suit seeks removal of administrator
Hannah Eby and Jesse Longfield sue in Elkhart circuit court seeking removal of Levi Holmes as administrator of Amos Jones estate claiming Holmes tampered with the will and concealed or destroyed vital papers while Amos Jones was dying. The suit alleges Holmes benefited personally and seeks probate to be set aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Eby
Jesse Longfield
James &. Dodge
Fred B. Cluen
Elkhart
Levi Holmes
Sophia Holmes
Barbara Jones
Ed. Lambert
Amos Jones
Holmes
Anna Tollman
Second Day of Big Farm Attachment Suit
The foreclosure case of Cornelius Schrock versus Henry H. Neff continued in circuit court with Special Judge Royse. A total of about $9,000 in claims, underfiled after Neff traded the farm for Michigan land to Balyeat and Roth, are involved as Balyeat and Roth hold a farm deed across the state line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Schrock
Henry H. Neff
Circuit Court
Royse
Neff
Michigan
Balyeat & Roth
Lou W. Vail
I. L. Burris
B. G. Schaefer
Schrock
Guy Dausman
A. Deahl
Judge VanFleet
South Bend
Balyeat
Roth
Michigan Line
Goshen
Middlebury
City National Bank
Elkhart County Trust Co
Henry Neff
Mrs. Schrader Dies in Epworth Hospital South Bend
Mrs. Herbert T. Schrader aged 27 died at Epworth hospital in South Bend. She was a sister of Wm. Warrald of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert T. Schrader
Epworth Hospital
South Bend
Wm. Warrald
Elkhart
Few Americans To Stay In Army Of Occupation
Secretary Baker told the House military committee that after September 1 the allied army of occupation in Germany will be largely French and British, with few American troops. He withheld exact figures at his request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
House Military Committee
Baker
Goshen City Seeks New Fire Station Location
Charles A. Riggle owner of the West Clinton street building housing the central fire station informed Goshen city fire department committee that he desires possession of his premises when the lease ends April 1 1920. He plans using the building for his automobile business and city officials still debate whether to add a city hall alongside the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
A. Riggle
West Clinton Street
Central Fire Station
Fire Department
Common Council
Goshen City
Riggle
Muach
Dan O Leary Leads Long Distance Walk for Neolin Soles
Dan O Leary veteran walker and Goodyear publicity man led a hiking party from South Bend to Goshen. He finished with ease while others quit under the intense heat. He wore Neolin soles and Wing foot heels and credits them with help. He recently walked 100 miles at Cub park in Chicago in under 24 hours with rest stops and meals. He plans a country tour starting August 16 calling on state governors. He then went to Fort Wayne this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan O'Leary
Goodyear Rubber Co
South Bend
Goshen
Dan
O'Leary
Cub Ball Park
Chicago
O. K
Fort Wayne
Suit Seeks Removal of Guardian Over Estate of Leah Rowe
Mary Vance and Billa Hite sue in circuit court to remove Jacob S. Rowe as guardian of their mother Leah Rowe. They allege mingling of funds and property with his own, removal of fences fruit trees and buildings, taking estate produce to his home, and making ward life so disagreeable she will not live at his home and must work for her keep. They ask for appointment of another guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vance
Billa Hite
Circuit Court
Jacob S. Rowe
Leah Rowe
Death of Mrs. Perry MacNalty in St. Paul Minn
Mrs. Perry MacNalty aged 65 died in St. Paul Minnesota. She formerly resided in Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Perry MacNalty
Minn
Elkhart
Utility Freight Rates Rise One Dollar per Ton
A Mishawaka update notes freight charges have increased by one dollar per ton, lifting overall shipping costs. The change affects local businesses relying on bulk materials and prompts recalculation of cost estimates.
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U. S. Senate
Ally
United
Laporte
Seaperier Court
Army
Ductor
Degroes
William iXross
Missia
Hawks Co
I. W. Miller
Niles Cafe
P. Morers
Rhine
Ber Fire
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