War Front Telegrams Report Slow German Advance Near Marne
French war office statements describe slow German progress toward Montdidier while counterattacks between Soissons Chateau Thierry and the Marne hinder the advance. Rheims remains in allied hands as quiet holds on the British front with heavy artillery near Amiens and Albert. Paris sources stay optimistic. London voices fear.
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Marne River
Montdidier Aalient
Soissons
Chateau- Thierry
Marne
Chauteau-Thierry
Rheims
Amiens
Albert Region
Paris
London
German Attack Presses On Across Soissons Front
Paris dispatch reports renewed German assault along the Soissons Chateau Thierry arc with French counterattacks driving back troops and taking several hundred prisoners. In the Marne sector Germans advance from Chauteau Thierry toward Derneuil while fighting continues near Dormans and Rheims.
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Paris
Soissons
Chateau Thierry
Chaudunterry
War Office
Marne
Chauteau Thierry
Derneuil
Dormans
Rheims
American Prisoners In France Reported Brutal Treatment
A Russian POW who recently came from Germany testified in Moscow that American prisoners of war in Tuchel camp, West Prussia, were beaten and starved. He said the Germans deprived them of clothing and, in particular, their shoes, as American troops approached.
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France
Germany
Moxcow
Tuchel
West Prussia
Austrian Offensive May Be Resumed Soon
Reports from Italian Army Headquarters on June 1 indicate the Austrian offensive, long anticipated, is expected to break out violently within a short time. Local actions at both extremities suggest imminent renewed momentum.
No Lives Were Lost On President Lincoln
News from London reports the torpedoing of the American transport President Lincoln by a German submarine during the naval war. The ship sank in about 30 minutes but destroyers rescued survivors. only the crew and a few convalescent soldiers were aboard.
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London
Newa
President Lincoln
United States
German Attempt to Cross the Marne Fails
German forces attempt to cross the Marne encounter stiff resistance and fail. The units involved withdraw from the river bank after the failed assault.
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Marne
France
River
Two Men Arrested in Illinois by Sheriff
Sheriff Sanford brought Guy Pontius and Charles Ruiz to Goshen after their arrest in Illinois on burglary charges. Lodged in the county jail they await arraignment in Elkhart Superior Court. Rutz described as a Spaniard.
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Guy Pontius
Charles Ruiz
Ilinois
Elkhart
Goshen
Sanford
Rutz
Missing Catherine Winters Found After Five Years
A 14 year old girl reportedly kidnapped in Tahuana five years ago has been located through the Elks lodge in Los Angeles and Dr. W A Winters of Newcastle. Catherine Winters, who vanished March 20, 1933, is now in custody of investigators in Newcastle awaiting details.
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Tahuana
Elks Lodge
Los Angeles
Cal
W. A. Winters
Newcastle
Catherine
To Fight Venereal Disease in Indiana Towns
The report notes Booth Bend and Indianapolis along with Evansville and other Indiana towns will lead organized efforts against venereal disease. Local groups plan coordinated campaigns and public health actions to curb the spread.
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Booth Bend
Indianapolis
Evanav@le
Indiana
Goohen Migrs Urge Winter Coal Purchases During Coal Week
The Goshen Migrs Association coal committee led by Owen Cover C A Estes and Wm Mutechler mails a circular to employers urging immediate coal orders for next winter. It notes thin supply, a need for the Goshen Coal Thrift Club, and Gov Goodrich's Coal Week proclamation June 3 8.
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Goshen Coal Thrift Club
Three Killed in Pere Marquette Wreck Near Buchanan
Three crew members died when a Pere Marquette train on the Buchanan branch wrecked two miles north of Buchanan on Moccasin Hill. The dead are engineer Theodore Hess fireman Michael Vassalouds and brakeman Elmer G Moore all of Benton Harbor. Hess and Moore were recovered while Vassalouds is believed buried under wreckage.
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Benton Harbor
Mid
Buchanan
Wtivvnd
Theodore Hess
Michael Vassalods
Elmer G. Moore
Hess
Moore
Vassalous
Annual Goshen College Commencement Starts Tomorrow
The annual Goshen College commencement begins tomorrow evening at 7 30 with the bachelor sermon by George J Lapp. The program published in the Democrat will run through Friday night and is expected to attract large crowds for all events.
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George J. Lapp
Goshen College
the Democrat
Club Women Giving War Service Details
Indianapolis June 1 Special The 9000 clubs in the General Federation of Women's Clubs were summarized by Mrs Eugene Reilley, chairman of the business committee, at the fourteenth biennial War Service convention in Hot Springs Ark April 29 May 8 1918. The report drew on state secretary reports of club activities nationwide.
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Indianapolis
War Service
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Eugene Reilley
War Service Convention
Federation
Hot Springs
Ark
Public invited Sundays at Blosser Park skating and picnics
Blosser Park hosts Sunday afternoon public events including roller skating bowling bathing and boating. Other times are private for family reunions and large picnics. Bond not recovered. A $100 liberty bond belonging to H T Philliver of Goshen was lost here.
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Blosser Park
H. T. Philliver
Goshen
Oiled Streets Damaged By Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in Middlebury damaged an oiled street and washed much of the surface into gutters. In Mishawaka water rates are set to rise to meet wartime conditions.
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Middlebury
Mishawaka
Goshen College Week of Programs and Sermon
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 o clock President George J Lapp will preach the baccalaureate sermon for Goshen College graduates. Monday evening the School of Music annual recital follows with daily programs and day meetings starting Wednesday. Tickets from J J Fisher or college office for Thursday and evening programs. Philharmonic concert tickets from Prof A B Ebersole or college office with a 10 cent reserve. Alumni and visitors expected.
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George J. Lapp
Goshen College
School of Music
J. J. J. Fisher
A. 8. Ebersole
Diplomas Awarded to 222 Students at Jefferson Theater
Diplomas were presented today to 222 students during exercises held in the Jefferson Theater this afternoon.
Excellent program arranged for day
Two hundred twenty two county school students received diplomas at the annual commencement at Jefferson theatre. A. E. Weaver, county superintendent, presented the diplomas as music by the High School Orchestra preceded the address by Rev. Campbell L. McKay on What Will I Do With It. Graduation list shows graduates by township with names including Bauge Robert Brenneman Wilma Weyrick Belle Heffner Zelma James Maurice Moore Martin Shaum James 8. Freese.
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Jefferson Theatre
A. E. Weaver
Dinkeloo
Campbell L. McKay
Elkhart
Bauge
Robert Brenneman
Wilma Weyrick
Belle Heffner
Zelma James
Maurice Moore
Martin Shaum
James 8
Freese
Goshen War Savings Drive Surpasses Quota
Goshen has exceeded its $24,000 target in the ongoing war savings drive begun last Monday. Public response has been strong with woman solicitors canvassing the city and many purchases ranging from thrift stamps to large certificates. A detailed W S B sales statement will be released next week as the post office handles a flood of applications.
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Goshen
Mrs. Emma J. Hopkins Dies at Waterford Home
Emma J. Hopkins 50 wife of Howard Hopkins died last evening at eight at her Waterford residence from diabetes. Survivors include her husband two children Clement and Geraldine two sisters Hille Rogers Garnett Kan and Sarah A. McVey Lacrosse Wis and one brother Milton G. Brown Topeka Kan. Funeral Monday at 1 30 from the residence and 2 at Waterford Christian church with Rev. Mor ris Peterson officiating. Interment in Violett cemetery.
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Emma J. Hopkins
Howard Hopkins
Waterford
Clement
Geraldine
Hille Rogers
Garnett
Kan
Sarah A. McVey
Lacrosse
Wias
Milton G. Brown
Topeka Kansas
Waterford Christian Church
Morris Peterson
Violett Cemetery
Roosevelt to be guest at Indiana University Alumni Dinner
The Indiana university alumni dinner during commencement festivities will feature Colonel Theodore Roosevelt as the guest of honor on Tuesday June 11. The announcement received yesterday confirms Roosevelt will attend, promising a standout alumni day program at the state school in Bloomington.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Theodore Roosevelt
Nappanee Auto Crashes Into Sign Near Theater
An automobile owned by Wm. Housour of Nappanee driven by a woman and child mounted the curb in front of the family theatre Elkhart striking a sign board. Housour killed his engine, restarted, and the car jumped forward over a foot high curb. the vehicle was not badly damaged.
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Nappanee
Auto Hits
Wm. Housour
Family Theatre
Elkhart
Housour
Conscientious Objectors To Be Held in Service
Drafted men who claim conscientious objection and are found sincere will be segregated at Fort Leavenworth Kansas under order by Secretary Baker. A special board of inquiry will decide sincerity and may furlough men to farm work at private pay. insincere or defiant objectors face court martial.
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Washington
Anita
Pres’t Wilson
Fort Leavenworth
Kas
See’y Baker
Mack
Chicago
Dean Stone
Columbia Law School
Broddard
Advocate General’s Office
Board of Inquiry
Women Urged to Support Food Conservation Efforts
Herbert Hoover warned at a Washington conference that allied morale hinges on continued American meat and wheat supplies. He linked women's conservation actions to freeing supplies for allies during wartime. Women Must Register. German women over 14 must register June 17 to 26.
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America
Herbert Hoover
Woman's Committee
Council of National Defense
Washington
German Empire
Simeon Perry Vote Record From Noblesville Slavery Era
Simeon Perry 113 year old resident of Noblesville registered to vote in the November general election as a Republican. He recalls events from 106 years ago and notes his family spans ages from 65 to 80 in his oldest and youngest children. Born in slavery, his life reflects a hard, enduring history.
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Simeon Perry
Noblesville
Mr. Perry
Notices to Pastors of Churches
Notices to pastors urge regular church announcements by Friday night for publication in Saturday's Daily Democrat.
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The
Daily Democrat
Recital Given by Students of Prof Brunk in Jefferson Hall
A recital was given last evening in Jefferson hall by students of Prof. J. D. Brunk, showcasing musical pieces and student performance. The venue hosted a modest audience and the program featured selections representing the professor's teaching repertoire.
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Jefferson Hall
J. D. Brunk
Goshen native Isaiah Violett-83 to celebrate birthday
Isaiah Violett-83 Inalah Violett born in Goshen reaches his 83rd year tomorrow. Neties. During June July and August the N C and Big Four freight offices will close at noon each Saturday.
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Isaiah Violett
Inalah Violett
Goshen
Big Four
Latta to Enter United States Naval Academy
William C Latta aged 19 son of Harry P Latta will enter the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis Maryland around June 10 after enlisting in the U S Navy at Indianapolis and serving in Newport and Boston as an apprentice seaman. His brother Harry B Latta is a cadet at Annapolis and Lieutenant Milton M Latta is with the Rainbow division in France.
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Harry P. Latta
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
United States Navy
Indianapolis
Newport
R. I
Boston
Masa
Harry
Latta
Annapolis and
Lient
Milton M. Latta
Rainbow Division
France
Coop & Lent Circus Delays Reach Goshen Amid Truck Breakdowns
The Coop and Lent motorized circus faces delays as 35 trucks stall on bad roads near Osceola en route to Goshen. Officials dispatch mechanics to town for a possible night show, while crowds gather hoping for a parade and performances.
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Goshen
Osceola
Henry E. Kruts
Harper-Burris Addition
South Eighth Street
R. M. Harvey
South Bend
Hall of Men
Local notes on Mayo hospital surgery and church events
Anthony Deshi reports successful Mayo hospital gallstone operation with a long incision healed, now improving at his law office. Pastor anniversary at the Presbyterian church marks sixteen years with a new children focused sermon and June services. Coal Week and Rooster Week urging coal purchases and rooster culling as war food measures.
War Work Prompts Warnings for Loafers in Anderson
Charles Graham of Ligonier is employed in government war work at Booth Bend Loafers Warned. At Anderson officials issue warnings for loafers to go to work.
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Charles Graham of
Ligonier
Booth Bend
Anderson
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Goohen
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Heaton
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Farmers’ Mutual Co
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Wither
Mr Dire
He State Council of Defence
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