War Dept Seeks 46 Million For Balloon Seaplane Stations
The War Department asked Congress for a 46 million dollar appropriation to establish balloon and seaplane stations to guard the United States from submarine and air attacks. It calls for 16 stations with 18 on the Atlantic coast and three on the Gulf coast, with definite locations not released. The plan also includes coastal fortifications allowing guns to be moved by railroad between points.
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Washington
United States
War Department
Department
Atlantic Coast
Gulf Coast
Mennonite War Expression Sought At Indiana Michigan Conference
The Indiana and Michigan Mennonite conference met at Holderman church west of Wakarusa to obtain an expression on war issues. A county defense committee led by 8 F Spohn Go phen F E Coppes Nappanee and FH EB Smith Elkhart attended with Revs Harman Schultz and Morgan. Speeches by Spohn and Harman preceded expectations of a war resolution, as Mennonites historically oppose military service though some members support Liberty Loan Red Cross and Y M C A campaigns.
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Indiana
Michigan Mennonite Conference
Holderman Church
Wakarosa
County Council of Defense
F. Spohn
Gophen
F. E. Coppes
Nappanee
EB. Smith
Elkhart
Bakers Discuss Reducing Substitutes at Hikhart Meeting
Bakers of Fikhart met at the Bucklea hotel in Hikhart to discuss the food situation notably the short age of flour and sugar. They heard statements on the possibility of reducing substitutes in bakeries as the public responds to Food Administration rules.
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Bakers of
Fikhart
Bucklea Hotel
Hikhart
Food Administration
Farmers Need Labor Through Summer Says County Agent
County Agent Metzger warns farmers must hire at least 159 men for two weeks each between June 20 and August 1 to cover an early harvest. Private funeral services for H. Boyes Sr. Herman Hoyce will be held Saturday at 415 West Pike Street with burial in Oak Ridge.
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Metzger
Nct
H. Boyes
Harmann Hoyce
West Pike Street
Oak Ridge
Fourth of July Celebration in Warsaw Held by First Regiment Band
Marriage licenses issued to Thaddeus F Kalb and Faye Ehret, both of Wakarusa, appear in the same notice as plans to celebrate the Fourth of July under the First Regiment Band auspices in Warsaw.
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Warsaw
Thaddeus F. Kalb
Faye Ehret
Wakarusa
Army advances west of Tealwerer under French front
Reported movement of American forces in France shows an extraordinary railway trek pattern behind a strong Allied line northwest of Tealwerer this morning. Units press to the west as the front holds.
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Teal
Americas
Death of Gen Mickle in Railroad Train Near Bowen
Gen Robert E L Mickle of the American army died suddenly on a railroad train near Bowen yesterday. He had not been ill and his loss is reported as unexpected by officials and comrades.
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Paria
Robert E. L. Mickle
Bowen
34 Names Appear in Today's Casualty List
Washington June 6 the army casualty list shows 34 names with breakdowns by status. Indiana entries include Pvt Lee R Irish Indianapolis wounded degree unknown and Pvt Samuel C Anglin Fort Wayne wounded slightly.
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Washington
Indiana
Indianapolis
Samuel C. Anglin
Fort Wayne
Uprising Fear Quelled by Henryetta Guards Return
Fear of a possible uprising among Indians and Negroes in Old Hickory Stamping grounds eased when the Henryetta company of home guards returned from Henrysita with word that the malcontents would disperse and avoid trouble.
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Henrysita
Okio
Old Hickory
Henryetta Company
Violent Explosion Near Paris Kills One Person
A factory at St Denis near Paris exploded overnight after a compressed air tank ruptured. One person died and several were injured as workers had just left the building, with substantial material damage reported.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas Agency
St. Denis
Has Unfit Meat Been Sold in Army Camps
Federal trade commission examiner found evidence of sale or offer of unfit meat for the army. Wilson & Co. packers' representatives sought an early hearing on charges. the hearing is set to begin June 18.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Wilson & Co
Sunk schooner Edward BR Barret crew lands at Atlantic port
An Atlantic port reports that Couleman and the crew of the schooner Edward BR Barret, sunk by a German submarine 18 miles off Cape Charles, were landed there on Tuesday morning.
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Atlantic
Couleman
Edward BR. Barret
Cape Charles
Winona Lake Seeks U S Army Hospital or Training School
A Winona Lake committee of residents from Winona and Warsaw was appointed to travel to Washington to press for a U S Army hospital or a military training school for the area. Newspaper tone notes local effort and civic action.
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Winona Lake
U. S. Army
Winona
Wareaw
Washington
Farmer Howard Manis Murder Reported Near Kokomo
Howard County resident Howard Manis aged 50 was awakened from his bed at midnight and killed. Dispatches do not specify the cause of death. The body was transported away in an automobile.
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Howard Manis
Howard County
Kokomo
Fay Ehret and Thaddeus Kalb Mingle in Wakarusa Marriage
Miss Fay Ehret and Thaddeus F Kalb both of Wakarusa were united in marriage. Kalb formerly attended Goshen High School and is known there.
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Fay Ehret
Thaddeus F. Kalb
Wakarusa
Goshen High School
Registration At Elkhart County Court Reports 162 Enrolled
Official reports issued this morning by clerk O P Martin show 162 men enrolled for registration in the southern district of Elkhart county. Some are not registered in Goshen and arrangements were made to handle them locally. Some 21 year olds who did not appear were given a short window to enroll before action. Listed are Meg SP Goshen Lloyd Benner John Bainter Orson Rockwell Albert Gordon Herbert Robinson Harry Gonderman Russell Rink Ralph Carr Earl Pletcher Roy Butt Ray Bigler Orville Pollock Jesse Metzger all of Goshen or nearby towns.
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O. P. Martin
Elkhart County
Martin
Focal Board
Meg SP Goshen
Lloyd
Benner
Goshen
John O. Bainter
Orson Rockwell
Albert W. Gordon
Wakarusa
Herbert A. Robinson
Harry M. Gonderman
Russell H. Rink
Ralph Carr
Free Wireless School to Open in Indianapolis
B A Noe, telegraph operator for the Indianapolis Abattoir, plans a free embryo wireless telegraph operator school in Indianapolis to train youths aged 17 to 21 and men over 31. Seven have enrolled. instruments will cost about 2.50 per student. Students aim to enter government training at Great Lakes Illinois. Noe previously taught a wireless class in Columbus Indiana.
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B. A. Noe
Indianapolis
Great Lakes, Ill
Noe
Columbus
Ind
Nat's War Savings Day Proclaimed for June 28
National War Savings Day has been officially proclaimed for Friday June 28 to promote a campaign urging every American to pledge to save and to buy war savings stamps before the end date.
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Nat's War Savings
A Bryan Named To Run Liberty Loan Campaign
A. Bryan, president and GM of Indiana Electric Co. in South Bend, will manage St. Joseph county fourth Liberty loan drive. The campaign will be boosted next October.
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A. Bryan
FP. A. Bryan
Indiana Electric Co
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Nappanee Brethren Church Rededicated After Improvements
The Nappanee Church of the Brethren was rededicated after improvements. More than 300 attended Sunday school and the service to mark the occasion.
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Nappanee
Church of the Brethren
Ford Cars Delivered to Goshen Buyer by Kelly Motor Co
The Kelly Motor Co. delivered four new Ford cars to Chas F. Foulks of Goshen, enhancing local auto sales activity.
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Kelly Motor Co
Chas F. Foulks
Goshen
Wealthy banker Willard severely beaten in Wakarusa square
The Harrison township resident, a Walton County landowner with title to over 1400 acres, was attacked by Theodore Herring, 35, a Moses Calp farm laborer, in Wakarusa's public square at 5 pm. Willard's condition improved after fearing death. Red Cross dispute linked to the assault.
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Stanford
Winalll
Wallairesa
Harrison Township
Wakeruss
Wakarusa
Theodore Herring
Moses Calp
Willard
Red Cross
Faborer
Herring
Wekaruss
West Clinton Fire Station Gets Major Makeover
Through efforts by C A Riggie owner of the building housing the central fire station city council and Fire Chief Chmepion and department members the station was refurbished with concrete and hardwood floors hidden wiring decorated walls and ceilings rearranged horse quarters a lavatory and other updates costing under $100. Ten weeks of work by staff plus donations from Nicholas Woods and others improved the surrounding grounds with flowers.
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C. A. Riggie
West Clinton Street
Central Fire Station
Chmepion
Nicholas Woods
West Side
Kosciusko County Farmers Plan Wolf Drive
Farmers of Kosciusko County will organize a major wolf drive, Warsaw newspapers report. Sherman Gerard of Stony Point killed a wolf near Lawrence Byres farm. the wolf is believed to be the mother of at least eight pups, indicating a possible increase in wolf activity in the marshes.
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Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Sherman Gerard
Stony Point
Lawrence Byres
Sugar Shortage Warning as U Boasts Threaten Atlantic Supplies
The article warns German U boats along the Atlantic coast may curb America’s sugar imports from southern producers. Americans are urged to cut sugar use. It also notes political speakers slated for South Bend July Fourth celebrations including Michael B. Foley, Charles A. Bookwalter, and possibly Samuel M. Ralston. A separate court suit cites Rogera & Wilson suing Dr. H A Edmands for $500 on a note tied to a piano purchase.
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Atlantic
America
United States
South Bend
Michael B. Foley
Indianapolis
Indiana State Council of Defense
Charles A. Bookwalter
Sooth Bend
Samuel M. Ralston
Lebanon
Indiana
Circuit Court
Rogera & Wilson
8. A. Edmands
Memorial Service Attendance and Flower Donations Schedule
The service will be held Sunday afternoon at 1 30 o clock. Donations of flowers will be received at the hall up to 9 30 o clock in the morning.
Frances Stanton Receives French Diploma in Ashland
Miss Frances Stanton daughter of W F Stanton of Elkhart earned a French diploma at St Genevieve College Ashland N. The ceremony highlighted her achievement and dedication to study in language arts.
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Frances Stanton
W. F. Stanton
Elkhart
St. Genevieve College
Ashland
Minstrel Show Planned by Nappanee Liberty Guards
The Nappanee Liberty Guards plan a minstrel show at the Auditor ium in Nappanee next Tuesday night. The event promises entertainment by local performers and is slated as a community program.
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Nappanee
Front Line Holds Fast as French American Line Resists
On North Front, preparations continue as the French-American defensive line strengthens. Enemy forces struggle to pierce through, with steadfast positions and renewed fortifications observed.
British Front Still Beating Back German Attacks
Allied lines along the Somme to the Aisne sector hold as heavy artillery and raids continue. French reports say Beu eigny forces push Germans back across the Oise while mounting operations test the Marne front northward. Royal troops repulse German thrusts near Rheims as violence across the line persists.
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Marne
Somme
Aisne
Beueigny
Oise
Learing
Montdidier
Noyon
Boissons
Chauteau Thierry
Rheims
Trunk Revolver Accident Sends Bullet Into Mrs Stewart
Mrs Nellie Stewart and daughter Ruth of Kendallville planned a move to Ypsilanti Michigan for Ruth to enter college. A revolver belonging to Mrs Stewart’s deceased father, kept in a trunk for 20 years, discharged while being relocated, injuring Mrs Stewart in the thigh. She is expected to recover.
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Nellie Stewart
Ruth
Kendallville
Ypsilanti, Mich
Miss Stewart
Assault Charge Involving St Joseph County Farmer
Stanislaus Malkouski of St Joseph county sues Stanislaus Borlik in South Bend circuit court for 15000 dollars alleging Borlik pulled him from a wagon on a public highway August 24 1916 beat choked and he is disabled with throat tuberculosis from the assault Col Theodore Roosevelt to speak at Indiana University in Bloomington next week with appearances Tuesday and Wednesday
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Stanislaus Malkouski
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Stanislaus Borlik
Col. Roosevelt
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Indiana University
Bloomington
Ind
Doctor C. O. Dobson Moves Offices Downtown
Dr. C O Dobson relocates from Kreider Bros Building second floor East Lincoln Avenue to Room 20 Hawks Gortner block.
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Dr. C. 0. Dobson
Kreider Bros
East
Lincoln Avenue
Hawks-Gortner
Fake revenue men sell books in Indiana, report says
Fake revenue men operating in Indiana are selling books, authorities report. The claim notes individuals posing as revenue agents and engaging in book sales under false pretenses.
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Indiana
Sald
Soldier in France Sends Word Home From War Front
Todd M Hershberger son of Mr and Mrs Hiram Hershberger writes from France to his parents about night shipments of presents from a depot to front lines. He describes steel trucks masks helmets and gas and notes a field survey that led to the capture of an informant betraying gun positions.
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Todd M. Hershberger
Hiram Hershberger
North Seventh Street
France
Eaiser
Stauffer Anniversary Fete at Elk Hart Home
Dr and Mrs W A Stauffer celebrated their tenth anniversary with a party at the Stauffer residence 701 Strong avenue Elk hart. The home has been redecorated and is now occupied by new owners. Hazel Valley of Elkhart wed Capt Perry Cooper of Fort Wayne at Camp Zachary Taylor Kentucky in the Y M C A hostess house. Rose Weinkauf and Warl Lee were married in Mishawaka at St Josephs Catholic church. Four generations gathered for a family reunion at Charles Fedder s home Etkhurt Goshen avenue.
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W. A. Stauffer
Elkhart
Stauffer
William P. Krau
Strong Avenue
Hazel
Cwr
Rose Weinkauf
Mishawaka
Warl Lee
South Bend
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Charles Fedder
Goshen Avenue
Etkhurt
Fine Bouquet and Obituary Notes from North Side
Mrs Gordon presented the Democrat with a bouquet of roses and peonies from her gower garden. Mrs Kate Cox, formerly of Lagrange, died at her daughter Mrs BE Switser’s home in Van Wert and was buried in Greenwood cemetery Lagrange.
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Kate Cox
Lagrange
BE. Switser
van Wert
Bedy
Greenwood Cemetery
Henry Ford to Run for Senate in Michigan Primary
Detroit June 6 Special Henry Ford of this city, auto manufacturer, will run for United States senator in Michigan. He is boomed by supporters while opponents hesitate. Alden Smith, Republican, may not be a candidate for the race, though some urged him to run.
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Detroit
Hawry
Ford
United States
Michigan
Alden Smith
Preesset
Indian Lake resident ancestor and kin survive in Indiana
Aaron Crossley a Sidai then Renan of his daughter Mrs an Dee He came to Indian Lake county Ind in 1868. One son and one sister survive. Elizabeth Blandford 87 died of Brights disease at the home of her uncle Edward Blandford in Fort Wayne. Her husband died five years ago. Merrill Hines 24 driver for B F Goodrich Rubber Co died in City Hospital Indianapolis hours after the auto he was driving wrecked on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Hines died on the fifth anniversary of his marriage while testing cars.
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Aaron Crossley
Renan
An Dee
Indian Lake
County
Ind
Daughtee
Elizabeth Blandford
Bright
Edward Blandford
Fort Wayne
Merrill Hines
B. F. Goodrich Rubber Co
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Hines
Cara
Superior Court awards Consumers Coal judgment in Goshen suit
The Consumers Coal and Supply Co wins $1 206 34 in a Goshen suit on account against W W Hatch and Sons Co for cement furnished during construction of the Jamestown concrete highway in Bango township near Elkhart. Florence F Menges granted divorce from Levi Manges. Hearty divorce granted. Mary A Barton jailed for de core? from Clarence Barton. Plaintiff says she must wash to support herself and three Barton children. Allegation that ton called his wife vile names and asked for enll money. In the divorce case B R Andrews vs Goldie Andrews defendant granted decree on cross complaint. Wanted two good men laboring work 0c per hour. Goshen Gan Company. ee
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Consumers Coal & Supply Co
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
Goshen
Jamestown
Bango Township
Elkhart
Florence F. Menges
Levi Manges
Mary A. Barton
Clarence Barton
Nlaintiff
Barton
Ton
B. R. Andrews
Goldie Andrewa
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Gulf of Mexico
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U. S. Army Hospital
Free Wireless School
Koscinske County
Vance
The
Lady Maccabees
Henry Ford
Sanatenchi
Superior Court
Goshen Gan Company
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