Armed American Oil Steamer Sunk by German Submarine
An American oil steamer of about 3700 tons was sunk by a German submarine as the latest naval loss. Official reports indicate twenty crew members were lost with a total of 38 aboard.
12 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
1
An American oil steamer of about 3700 tons was sunk by a German submarine as the latest naval loss. Official reports indicate twenty crew members were lost with a total of 38 aboard.
All fronts show limited progress with a lull on the Franco Belgian line. The Italian Trentino offensive stalls due to weather while German submarines sink the oil steamer Petrolite, leaving 20 crewmen landed and two boats missing. American crew members total 10 aboard at sinking.
The War Department issued a call for 74,000 additional recruits to reach war strength by June 10. Total volunteers for the regular army stood at 112,053, with 1,927 enlisted yesterday. New York led states with 22 new enlistments, followed by Pennsylvania with 272 that day.
Official canvassed returns show 372 872 persons registered in Michigan under the selective draft law.
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs R Morningstar of Huron Street West Goshen. A daughter was born last evening to Mr and Mrs Royal D Miller of 14 South Sixth Street. Mr and Mrs Ward Kinuzinger of E Linton Street are parents of a son born last night.
Tra Neff and son Donald sold their interest in a Wyatt garage on Saturday and have returned to Goshen. They have accepted employment with the N. railroad.
Twenty one families relocate from Rochester to Elkhart in six months signaling local growth. Community residents express optimism about Elkhart's development and future prospects.
New York June 12 Secretary of the Interior William C Redfield told John O Donohue Sons coffee dealers to halt further commercial relations with firms in Central and South America and the United States that are presumed to be controlled by German subjects or allies until Congress acts on the enemy trading act.
June 12 the total number of children six to 21 in Indiana is 774,642, a gain of 6,020 over 1916. The enumeration supports school fund distribution to 92 counties. Elkhart County reports 18,417 children of school age.
The administration espionage bill, finally approved by the Senate without a roll call, was sent to the White House for President Wilson's signature. Provisions for newspaper censorship were removed, with material modifications made in other areas. The act grants the president power to place an embargo on exports.
New York June 12. Each American soldier going to Europe in the war with Germany will receive a small handbook of French and English conversational phrases. Cecil B. Blumenthal will donate the books with cooperation from the War Department.
The Indiana state council of defense released the education section roster. Horace Elis, state superintendent, serves as chairman with J. G. Cellicott as vice chairman and Prof. J. J. Fettijohn of Indiana University as secretary.
The Chicago city council adopted an address by 60 to 8 opposing public criticism of the war declaration against Germany and urging support for the country by word and deed.
Mr and Mrs Frank Gowdy of South Milford announce the birth of a nine and a half pound son named Howard Lemuel. He is the 13th Gowdy child, with twelve surviving siblings, six boys and six girls.
Mrs. David Fvers of near Gosheh reported to Elkhart police that her 13 year old son Cecil had run away from home and she notified them he had been located at Kendallville.
Flora A. Deah, formerly of Goshen, serves as acting judge of the South Bend City court with duties in the city’s judicial proceedings.
Executor A S Zook filed an appraisement showing personal property value at 59.75 against real estate valued around 100000. The will mostly bequeaths to the Laura A Kindig Seminary, with Knox and his children each receiving 50. A suit to contest the will was not filed. Other probate orders noted estates of unsound mind and minor heirs, all tax status clear. Hearing set for October 1.
Goshen police found six quarts of whiskey belonging to Charles Rigby hidden under a wagon near the Goshen Veneer Co plant after Rigby allegedly sold liquor to two habitual drunkards. He was released after presenting a medical condition. Officers Bandelier and Knapp led the investigation and noted Rigby’s broader activity with factory workers.
J F Wild and Co of Indianapolis bought an issue of fifteen thousand two hundred dollars in highway bonds issued by Baugo township to fund the James Town road project. A small premium was paid. County Treasurer Winship received sealed bids with Wild and Co and Breed Elliott Harrison of Indianapolis as the only bidders. War conditions have reduced demand for high interest bonds, resulting in very small premiums.
Andrew Sallade son of Mr and Mrs Guy P Sallade will attend a Racine Wisconsin theological preparatory school this fall for a two year course before proceeding to an Episcopalian seminary. He graduates Goshen High School this year and served as editor in chief of The Crimson the school paper.
An 18 year old Elkhart boy is under arrest for smoking cigarettes. His father says he objects not to the habit and has even bought the boy a supply of Camels to support him.
A report of the marriage between James Frain and Wilma Alward of South Bend circulated by a party seeking revenge against Frain. The disclosure appears motivated by a grudge and aims to harm Frain’s reputation.
Historical note records water in Big Walnut creek at Green Castle rising above all since 1875, surpassing the famous 1913 flood. The remark cites the 1873 origin of Hirkest and marks a notable flood milestone in local history.
Furnished cottages for rent at Baldwin Lake. Contact Bristol at phone 40 percent. Property details and terms not fully shown in the fragment.
A poll of the women voters of Go shen city will soon be taken. Elkhart women have arranged for a poll.
At South Bend the Red Cross plans a campaign to raise thirty thousand dollars within seven days to support relief efforts. The appeal centers on local donations and community actions to reach the goal.
A Milford man was killed when a tree he was felling fell on him in the woods. Authorities reported the accident occurred during logging work, and the identity of the deceased was being withheld pending notification of relatives.
Milford reports John T. Fisher aged 63 was killed while felling timber south of town. A. M. Lentz employee Arthur Lentz witnessed the accident as a tree rebounded and struck Fisher in the breast, throwing him against a stump. Fisher leaves a wife and three children. funeral plans incomplete.
Delegates from every Sunday school in Elkhart county gather at the Church of Christ Disciple for a county convention continuing this evening. Rev. Dr. F. A. Waite from Lincoln Neb spoke this afternoon and will speak again tonight with practical talks on Sunday school work. His remarks will be illustrated with hundreds of views and a 50 voice mixed chorus directed by H. O. Carr will perform several selections.
Mrs. Catherine Casey of Ligonier remains in very serious condition at her brother John T. Rigney's home. George Luke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Luke, is confined at 612 South Seventh Street with typhoid fever symptoms. Nancy Porter is under measles quarantine at Dr. G. W. Kirby's South Fifth Street residence.
Goshen young people of the B P U visited the Elkhart organization at a Sunday evening meeting at the Baptist church. The subject was Confessing Jesus. Elkhart had earlier sent a group to Goshen, making this a return meeting.
An Elkhart young man was arrested after he drank a large amount of whiskey and believed the beverage would grant him strength. He was reported sick following the controversial act and was taken into custody for further action.
Miss Gladys Pranger and Richard Weller Jnr of Fort Wayne wed at Centreville mid September 14 1916. The news of the secret marriage has now become public.
Spiritualists will convene in Sturgis on June 16 and 17 with Dr. B P McDonald formerly of Goshen now of Sturgis leading the gathering. The event brings together local adherents seeking spiritual guidance and communal discussion.
A Ford automobile was sold by The Kelly Garage to Western Rubber Company of Goshen. The transaction marked a notable sale in local commerce with the buyer identified and the dealer noted for the deal.
Over 100 couples attended the annual High School Alumni Association reception at K of P hall last evening in honor of the 1917 graduating class. The event featured vocal numbers by Bernice Gardner and R. M. Woolpert, with Mrs. Woolpert as accompanist, and a speech by Supt. James Wilkinson. Messick’s orchestra provided dancing music from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.. extras were arranged beyond the 12-programmed dances. Out-of-town guests included Irwin Pooley of Sioux Falls, Edgar Beatty of Chicago, and several others from Elkhart, Nappanee, and Millersburg. Officer elections were held: President Geo. P. Rowell, Vice President Mrs. W. H. Charney, Secretary Mrs. M. C. Dow, Corresponding Lee Loretta Cunningham, Treasurer John R. Pratt. Executive Committee Ned Newell, Orlan Schrock, Wm. Latta.
Rogers band park base ball committee re organizes the Rogers Greys under band park management with Ira Bon her Arthur Fe Swartz and others guiding. Charles Gurringer and briefly George W Trump previously led the team. Sunday’s game features a strong Goshen nine against Sturgis with Rogers' band providing music.
Miss Luella Barlow hosted South Fifth street school teachers at her South Sixth street home for Mrs Tane Wagier Stose, Mrs Minnie Vinson Little and Miss Donnita Woodford. Woodford departs Friday for Salt Lake City to study primary methods at the State University of Utah. Mrs Clifford Newell hosted this afternoon at 606 South Seventh street in honor of her Detroit mother Mrs J B Martin. Elkhart ladies attended. Newell to entertain again Thursday afternoon. Mrs James S Drake and Mrs Wallace W Mehl plan informal tea tomorrow at 114 South Seventh street with an auction Friday.
The striking carmen lost both battles before the South Bend city council last night. A proposed ordinance to regulate street car operations filed by the strikers was tabled by a 2 to 1 vote of the committee of the whole, while the proposed ordinance repealing the jitney bus license ordinance was sent back to the committee.
Carl Flier of Elkhart, intoxicated, threw a beer bottle through a rear window at Fred Markus’s home. He was fined 11 dollars and received a suspended 60 day sentence at Putnamville penal farm.
After a three month illness with anemia, 68 year old Rev. J. W. Rendel died in Waswaka. A Kendallville native, he had served in pulpits at Topeka South Milford Rome City Wolf Lake Ormas Burr Oak Casperville and other places.
Harper Seed Co offers white navy beans for planting priced at 1d for 1 week.
Official registration returns show 9 entries from Elkhart county under the selective draft. Totals include white males 22 402 colored males 19 aliens 28 alien enemies 0 Total 22 449 Exemptions claimed by white males 5 111 colored males 46 Boards instructed to proceed without delays and arrest all persons who failed to register.
Mrs Mabel Dunlap Currey of Terre Haute spoke to the local franchise league at the library. She urged self reliance and sacrifice, stressed women’s role in the constitutional convention, and called for active work to secure full suffrage. Tonight she speaks at Nappanee with plans for enthusiastic reception.
Mrs David Barringer aged 66 years lifelong Flirtbar county resident died at her home 909 South Main after a 10 day illness of apoplexy. Survived by husband three daughters Mrs Neal Fuller South Bend Mrs Buford Knoblock Mishawaka and Mrs James Toms Shenandoah one son Alonzo Barringer New Paris eleven grandchildren two great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p.m. from the residence. Burial Oak Ridge.
Mortuary notes Sarah McQueen 65 widow of Michael McQueen died of cancer at the county infirmary. She had lived with her son William F. McQueen in Goshen. Surviving: two daughters Cecelia McQueen Elkhart and Mrs W S Mitchell Topeka Kansas. two sisters Milford and Pettisville Ohio. Funeral at St Vincent's Elkhart. Burial St Vincent's cemetery. George W Fites died suddenly while working in his garden at home age about 67. Longtime Elkhart resident leaves a wife and two brothers.
Balloon ascensions are scheduled at Tri Lake resort near Columbia City. See the tiny tots Thursday evening at 7 45 in the Mother Goose Play at the Presbyterian church.
A one person died and two others were injured in a automobile wreck north of South Bend. The deceased was identified as Mrs. Irie Smith, 28. Emergency crews responded to the scene at approximately 1 hour after the crash occurred.
A six passenger automobile went over an embankment six miles north of South Bend. Mrs Marie Smith, 28, was killed. Mrs Ellen Rogers, 24, was internally hurt and hospitalized. Ray Cowell, 26, was bruised and held with three others pending police inquiry to assign blame.
Mrs. William Richhart aged 60 collapsed at her Warsaw home after a three week illness. Ortha Bruce died in Epworth hospital South Bend after an illness described as dropsy and heart condition. Edward A. Deitz died in South Bend from Brights disease and heart ailment. Jeremiah Archbold a pioneer passed away at his Adams County home.
Two trainmen died and another was dying after a boiler explosion on an freight engine near Fort Wayne. The dead are William Wagner engineer and R S Harter brakeman of Huntington. J O Wilson fireman was severely injured.
Alfred Wert, a paper hanger who rooms at Mrs. Lou Campbell's Elkhart home, was arrested after she complained he threatened her with a revolver. He claimed a loss of $50, an officer found $5, and Wert was intoxicated.
One hundred sixty two residents of Warsaw oppose the government purchased post office site claiming it is not centrally located.
Dr J. Chris O'Day, once Fort Wayne physician, is summoned to Honolulu by Queen Liluakalini who requests his visit before her death. The unusual journey underscores a colonial era intrigue and a medical professional drawn into royal affairs.
A Gossip column repeats an unfounded claim alleging Monroe Rhoades was a German sympathizer. The report caused a great injustice to Mr. Rhodes and sparked local indignation.
Two masked highwaymen robbed social rooms of the Rod and Gun club in Michigan City using real city fashion. The incident occurred at the Rod and Gun club social rooms, with no further details available on injuries or suspects.
H. L. Perkins of South Bend fired several shots at a chicken thief. Valuable hens were found dead.
Elkhart resident Mrs Flora Guipe McGowan Kruger wrote a war song titled I Want My Boy to be a Soldier. The composition reflects homefront sentiment and commends military service during wartime.
The Allen county council adds $50,000 to the existing $40,000 for a tuberculosis hospital, bringing the total appropriation to $90,000.
A local service garage completed a sale of a Chevrolet touring car to buyer Vernon Sherman. The transaction confirms the dealership's ongoing trade in used and touring models with Sherman taking possession following standard title transfer procedures.
The Zentz family plans their annual reunion at Band Park in Rogers tomorrow. Family members are urged to bring food and share memories.
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