Prohibition Amendment Up Again in State Senate Conference
Gov Goodrich meets Senate leaders to press action on party measures and the Wright Prohibition Amendment. Delegates include Sundish Strouse Merwinboy Doneun and Ratte as they discuss legislative prospects and penalties.
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Gov. Goodrich
Senate
Associated: Press
Indeanapoli
Mar T
Sundish
Strouse
Merwinboy
Doneun
Ratte
Gace
Dredrich
Wright
Baverubds
Ram Don Senberwe
Feria Secund
Jaiscedd
Seth
Tae
Rainbow Division Fourth in Crosses Awarded
In a March report from WASELENG TON the Rainbow Division ranks fourth in the number of crosses awarded. The incomplete Associated Press text notes soldiers and officers and references Medal of Honor and other honors, but the legible portion highlights the division's standing amid wartime decorations.
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Rainbow Division
Waseleng Ton
Mms
Meredee
Ant
Americ
Gren
Martel
Fee
Cate
Three Men Found Dead in Explosion Debris After Fire
Bodies of three men were recovered amid debris following a blast at a textile or woolen works. Early reports indicate fatalities with the blast center near Franken Maas and associated with local factories. Police and investigators examine the scene for cause and identities.
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Franken, Maas
Urddentitvad
Erin Todas
Martial Law Declared in Madrid
Fragmentary report notes martial law declared in Madrid with Associated Press attribution. Text is garbled and yields few readable details beyond the core claim.
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Madrid
No Effort to Pass House Resolution to End Wire Control
Washington December report says no effort will be made to bring a house resolution to end government wire control. House rules committee chairman said the measure would not be reported as action in the senate was seen as impossible.
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House
Waselington
Moreh
Senate
Senate Appropriations Add Major Rail Administration Funding
The Senate appropriations committee added a $150,000,000 allotment for the Railroad Administration in a veterans deficiency programs bill. The measure passed yesterday in Senate consideration, advancing the funding to support rail services.
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Woanmdeington
Micret
Dinter
Senate
Ccommittes Todas
Nominations for Auburn and Jasper postmasters announced
Miles Baxter is nominated for postmaster at Auburn while John B P Hunter is named to be Jasper’s postmaster. The announcements outline upcoming appointments and the offices involved.
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Miles Baxter
Auburn
John BP
Hunter
Jasper
Reported Chancellor Scheidemann Quits
London dispatch reports Chancellor Scheidemann may resign amid political turmoil in Germany. The Associated Press notes rumors of a revolutionary movement as events unfold and observers await official confirmation from Berlin.
Entire 30th Division Ordered Home
The 30th Division is ordered home by the War Department. The Washington, D.C. unit records indicate mobilization and redeployment as part of postwar demobilization steps following active service in Europe.
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Washington
Shaban
Thome
Demobilization of 1.4 Million Soldiers Reported
The Associated Press details the withdrawal of about 1.4 million troops as postwar demobilization progresses. The report notes government actions, policy shifts, and veteran reintegration efforts amid transition periods.
Elkhart Woman Dies Of Heart Disease Enroute Home
An Elkhart woman, wife of Martin Strombeck, died of heart disease while traveling home. The incident occurred after she left the Wheat Paper plant area. Relatives were notified and the family awaited word as authorities reported the death due to heart disease.
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Elkhart
Hayeiot Strombee Kg
Martin Strombech
Dihiaart
Meo Onieb
Deetseedler
Bikenrette
Strombeck
Stopphigi
Detweiter
Soo
Petwoeiter
Stek
Hart Awarded Fifty Dollars After Car Ejects Passenger
Jasper H. Hart received fifty dollars in a court decision over a dispute with the Chicago South Bend Indiana Railway Company. Hart had been ejected from a city car for not leaving the platform after refusing to pay fare. The incident occurred in Garey Mesertig afternoon, with Hart claiming he had paid but was asked to leave.
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Garey Mesertig
Jasper ER
Attendance at County Schools Is Increasing
Reported rise in pupil attendance noted across county schools with improved turnout cited by officials. The article mentions stronger participation in classes and suggests efforts by schools to engage students amid fluctuating participation rates.
Administrators Nate and Partners Convene on Pedestrian Plan
Administrators convene to discuss bending policy on pedestrian access amid concerns to align with safety and mobility goals. Officials outline steps, timelines, and stakeholder input processes for upcoming changes and evaluations.
Woman Dies of Burns in Jonesboro Home
Mrs. Melanda Goodykrantz died at her Jonesboro residence from severe burns after flames from a stove ignited her clothing. Firefighters fought the blaze as neighbors aided evacuations.
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Melanda Goodykrantz
Jonesboro
Prohibition Arrives In Four Months Across Central West States
AP reports that Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Minnesota Kentucky and Ohio move to end liquor traffic within four months. Saloons breweries and distilleries are being converted into industries and facilities. Saloons playhouses and related businesses face closures and closures may hit thousands of workers.
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Chicago
Mar
Central West
Wiesoostr
Missouri
Nemrucne
America
Ness Hine
Wiseenmin
Pepe Bis
Wiscomsin
Clinogis
SPS
Obie
Minnesota
Kentucky
Ohie
Cafe Levine
Cifes
Rootion Picture Theatres
County Engineers Bill Fails to Pass on Final Vote
In Indianapolis the County Engineers measure stalled as a key vote failed on third reading. The bill faced questions about qualifications for civil engineers and lacked the needed support to advance. Representative Walker defended the proposal noting it required no qualifications beyond voting ability. The matter could be revisited by the author at a later session.
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Indianapoeles
Otto
Moothee
Dodgers May Be Barred from Citizenship
Fragmentary text blocks imply a report about Dodgers facing possible barring from citizenship or related civic status. Names and places are garbled, but the piece notes a decision timeline and references individuals connected to the matter.
New Industry in Fort Wayne Led by Jacob Agnes
Fort Wayne gains a new industry with Agne Lithographing as its home. Jacob Agnes, a prominent Democrat in the city, heads the venture.
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Agne Lithographing Company
Fort Wayne
Jacob Agnes
City
Sharp Instructions Given at Township Assessors Meeting
The meeting featured guidance from G. Bryant of the agricultural department on using Jun 1 as the start for agricultural statistics reports rather than March 1, 1918. County Assessor Road read state board instructions to township officers as Elkhart Township named deputies to assist appraisal work.
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G. Bryant
E. G. Agricultural Department
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Elkhart
A. &. Menaugh
Elkhart Township
Giperce BE. Bowser
Charles P. Fritley
Allen Sheets
A. J. Pickering
Travid Barringer
Azre Copeland
Government Seeks Tax on 2000 Gals of Booze in South Bend
Federal action brings Internal Revenue Collector Hess to South Bend to seize 2000 gallons of liquor held at city hall. Higher courts may be affected as 840 tax per gallon faces liquor cases on appeal. Chief of Police Kline served notice. government may auction seized liquor to cover tax.
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George Hess
Internal Revenue
South Bend City Hall
Vno
Benedeaty Court
Kline
Hess
Internal Revenue Tax
Widow Sues Non-Resident Over Late Husband Note
Norah Wayero files in circuit court alleging Jacob M. Cover of La Junta owed her late husband Jacob Wayer a promissory note dated March 21 and that the note remains unpaid though the will left her the property. She seeks $108 in full settlement and names Orlande Mangus as garnishee claiming control of property in township 36.
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Deahlt & Deahl
Jacob M. Cover
Goshen
la Junta
Col
Jacob Wayer
Norah Wayero
Orlande Mangus
Orluande Maungus
Township Teachers Hold Their Regular Institute
Township teachers from Elkhart County towns gathered at Elkhart High School for the regular institute. Sessions covered routine county school matters and teaching methods with emphasis on reconstruction details and state board scrutiny.
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A. BE. Weaver
Elkhart
Elkhart High School
Tae Phong
Bes
Tee State Board of
Esmreatied
Tost
Peoun
Funeral in Elk Hart for Mary Conklin Hassler
Rev HL Ho Wohtford dictated remarks at the Walley chapel service in Elk Hart this afternoon at 3 o clock for the late Mary Conklin Hassler.
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HL Ho Wohtford
Mary Conklin Hassler
Walley Chapel
Elkhart
World War Death Toll Totals 7.04 Million, Gen March Reports
General March releases war death estimates showing 7.04 million killed in action or dying of wounds among nations. Russia leads with about 1.70 million, Germany 1.60 million, United States 50,000, with other nations including France 1.385 million and England 706,700.
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Uist
Germany
United States
France
England
Italy
Belgium
Roumania
Serbia
Montenegro
Austria-Plungary
Nar row Escape on Nap panee R R Crossing
Wyatt Man and Burling cross the railway 1 mile west of Nappanee as a Tobton passes. A front wheel is struck by a train at the crossing and Mr Alby narrowly escapes serious injury though he suffers minor bruises. The cowcatcher is bent and the locomotive twists the cart into kindling. Alby is shaken but not seriously harmed.
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Doc Alby
Wyatt
Nappanee
Alby
Mr. Alby
Three Smallpox Cases In South Bend Family
Sundgapex attacked three members of a South Bend family. Victims include Mrs. Rose Opett and daughters Vern 10 and Juanita Livenar. A third child shows signs of the affliction. Health officials planned vaccination at the Goq edard school attended by the children. a board of health physician visited the school and will return Saturday to administer free vaccination.
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Sundgapex
South Bend
Rose Opett
Vern
Juanita
Board of Health
Goq@edard
Influenza Deaths in State Decline Says Statistician
Indiana influenza deaths fell over 60 percent from December to January with 879 deaths in January compared to 2,900 in December. The state board of health compiled the figures through statistician LH M Wright, noting a downward trend in influenza related fatalities for the period.
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Indianapolis
LH. M. Wright
Statboard of Health
Pfis
Indiana
Toonu
Centos
Contract Signed for Elkhart Paint Distribution Plan
A contract was signed affecting the Eder Atte Company to distribute paints in Elkhart county with exceptions for Elkhart city and portions of Crange and Rosciuske areas. The agreement outlines terms and scope of distribution across the specified regions.
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Eder Atte Company
Elkhart County
Elkhart Eityo
Cacrange
Rosciuske
County Board Considers Bridges Roads and Hospital Plans
County commissioners will vote on bridge projects in Harrison township and Elkhart, and on Bristol and Gaston Road spans. Road petitions tied to Lincoln Highway are expected, with alternate routes under study. A major tuberculosis hospital matter faces decision, alongside reconstruction matters and farm reports.
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Yellow Creek
Harrison Township
Simonton Lake Ditch
Baldwin Street
Elkhart
Bristol Street
Gaston Road
Middlebury
Lincoln Highway
aMrost
Township Trustees to Meet Monday Next
Township trustees will meet Monday next with AL EFL Weaver county superintendent of schools in the courthouse. Topics include building of new schools, petitions for improvements, road and drainage matters, and discussions on centralization of school control with the county board of Commissioners.
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Towenship
AL Efl Weaver
Court House
County Board of Commissioners
Nthe
State Association of Trustees
Elkhart Woman Accuses Raymond Vorhis of Assault
An Elkhart woman charges Raymond Vorhis with assault and battery in Elkhart city court. She alleges Vorhis grabbed her arm and attempted to walk away with her as she returned home, causing her to flee and report the incident to police.
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Elkhart
Raymond Vorhis
Ravirot Voriis
Battery Deoche
Fikhare
William Nihrt
Nihatrt
Verkis
Slack Freight Behind Layoffs Hits Rail Crews
Railroads the New York Central and the Dis Pour report a month of reduced through freight, trimming extra crews and leaving many men on the stow board. Inquiries indicate activity will resume between Chicago and New York, with those waiting on the list likely to be recalled soon.
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Fe New York Central
Chicago
New York
Whiskey found in grease box of South Bend interurban car
Light quarts of whiskey recovered from a grease box under the front tracks of the South Bend interurban car were traced to Chicago rather than St Joseph. The findings pertain to the Wk South Shore car on a route from Chicago to St Joseph, with prior reports noting the same.
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South Bend
Chicago
So Joseph
South Shore
St Joseph
Daal Bec
Sugar Beet Meeting in Nappanee Town Hall
A sugar beet meeting will be held at Nappanee town hall at 3 oclock on Saturday March 5th. J A Brock of the sugar division of the National Food Administration will deliver an address.
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Nappanee Town Hall
J. A. Brock
Th Sugar Division
The
National Food Administration
Bavarian Diet Adjourned as Army and Workers Council Act
Munich turmoil deepens as the Bavarian diet adjourns amid a soldiers and workers council step toward a provisional nation council. Government troops face scattered resistance while strikes disrupt rail and communications, threatening Weimar with possible wider conflict.
Tobacco Dealers Warned Exemption Misunderstood
A notice from Internal Revenue Collector J. Kruger clarifies that no exemption exists for tobacco dealers under the federal door tax. The information circulating suggesting a tax-free allowance for stock quantities is incorrect, and dealers are urged to rely on the law as written.
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Tobaacco
Pewr J. Kruger
Internal Revenue
Tacati
Eauy
Fall Break at Prison Fort Collapse Causes Injuries
A floor collapsed at the Nash County penitentiary fort during a sale event in Nobleville area. Several people fell through the weak structure and sustained injuries. authorities report multiple serious wounds and are investigating the accident.
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Tueesce
AL Sheibournue
Puimiltem
Countty
South Bend Man Charged With Burglary
John Neitzel is under arrest in South Bend charged with burglary and found with several automobile tires in his possession.
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John Neitzel
South Bend
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