Armed Neutrality Bill Faces Heated Senate Hearings
A tight Senate hearing on the armed neutrality bill draws multiple opposition voices as lawmakers race against time. Senators will hear several long addresses from opponents challenging the measure.
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
1
Armed neutrality bill drives push to end of session
Washington reports Democrats confident but uncertain as armed neutrality legislation edges toward a late session vote. Senate debate looms with amendments from Lafollette and Stone. Republicans aim to limit measures while House approves a $150 million naval bond issue and the naval appropriations bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Congress
Senate
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Stone
Missouri
Wilson
Senate Republicans
Arrests James Grant Near New York Central Depot
James Grant was arrested around 5 am near the New York Central passenger depot by Officer Knapp for intoxication. In municipal court, before Special Judge Ray Deahi, the case was continued to April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Knapp
Ray Deahi
Goshen District M E Church Conference Set for Wolcottville
Goshen District M E church will hold its district conference in Wolcottville from Wednesday through Friday March 7 9. Superintendent Rev R J Wade of Elkhart arranged a program featuring addresses by several high church authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
M. E
Wolcottville
R. J. Wade
Elkhart
Farm sale transfers 110 acres in Jefferson township
Samuel Redigap sold his 110 acre farm in Jefferson township to George Hatfield and Alhoa Hatfield of Edwardsburg Michigan for $11,000. The sale was conducted by W. W. Poyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Redigap
Jefferson Township
George & Alhoa Hatfield
Edwardsburg
Mich
W. W. Poyser
Garden Expert George E. Hooker to Lecture at Elkhart
Chicago garden expert George E. Hooker will deliver a lecture next Monday before the Woman's Civic League in Elkhart. His talk will cover practical gardening tips and seasonal guidance for local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
George E. Hooker
Chicago
Woman’s Civic League
Inspectors to Be Supplied for Goshen Primary Next Tuesday
City Clerk reports inspectors for Goshen primaries will receive needed supplies today from the city clerk’s office.
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Goshen
Fire damages Studebaker plant assemble department
The assembling department of Studebaker Corporation in South Bend was destroyed by a morning fire. The blaze began around 11:30 and officials suspect a defective boiler. A request for Elkhart firefighters at 2:30 was canceled before they could respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker Corporation
Associated Press
South Bend
Mar
Elkhart
German Submarine Toll Dips Below Half of Target
London reports February German submarines destroyed about 490000 tons of merchant shipping, less than half the 1000000 ton German forecast for the first month of wartime. Berlin notes infantry actions along the Ancre with German retirement, raids on Franco Belgian and Russian fronts, and a wireless claim that nine armed Russian steamers were sunk.
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London
Germany
Berlin
Ancre
Teutons
Mexico denies German appeal to ally with Japan against U S
In Guadalajara Mexico on March 3 Gen Aguilar provisional minister of foreign relations denied that the Mexican government had been approached by Germany with the aim of forming an alliance with Japan against the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mes
Aguilar
Germany
Japan
United States
President Wilson signs post office bill to make Washington dry
President Wilson signed the post office appropriation bill in Washington on March 3. The measure effectively makes Washington a dry jurisdiction, reflecting the era’s broader prohibition context and federal action on liquor regulation. The announcement comes from Associated Press reporting.
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Washington
Mar
Wilson
Post Office
Fair Grounds to Replace Grandstand Roof Next Week
Elkhart County Fair Association president Frank F. Yoder says the grandstand roof torn off in last fall's wind storm will be replaced next week if weather holds. Other improvements are planned, with about 1000 dollars to be spent before the next fair. County farmers have subscribed additional stock to enlarge the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Yoder
Elkhart County Fair Association
Sectional basketball tourney at South Bend YMCA
The S. H. 8. A. A. sectional basketball tournament will be held at the South Bend YMCA gymnasium on Friday and Saturday, March 9-10. High school teams from five counties will compete.
School Superintendent Admitted To Bar Title
Oren A. Fleming superintendent of Lagrange Public Schools gains admission to the bar after graduating from Western Normal Kala Mazoo College and taking special work at Chicago University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oren A. Fleming
Lagrange
Western Normal and
Kalamazoo College
Chicago University
Fire damages roof at West Goshen home
A fire stemming from a defective flue caused minor roof damage at the residence of John McKibbin in West Goshen late yesterday afternoon. The fire department quickly extinguished the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKibbin
West Goshen
Ex policeman shoots and kills Spot King at Logansport
Reports say Spot King, owner of the Russ string of horses at the fair grounds here last year, was shot and killed by an ex policeman at Logansport. The incident drew police attention as investigators review the case and motive.
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King
Logansport
Couple from Ligonier Wed in Michigan in 1915
It is learned that Miss Bessie Clawson a Ligonier stenographer and Conrad White a Ligonier resident married at St Joseph Michigan last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Clawson
Ligonier
Conrad White
St. Joseph, Mich
Jail Transfer for Louis Schuhl in Disorderly Conduct Case
Louis Schuhl of Elkhart was brought from that city to the county jail today to serve 30 days for disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schuhl
Elkhart
Live Hogs Sell For 14 Cents Per Pound
Live hog prices reach 14 cents per pound as market activity continues. Buyers and sellers monitor supply as pork markets show modest movement.
Medical School Bill Sparks Dramatic House Clash
A heated session in the House features a clash over a medical school bill. Legislators argue over funding and institutional impact while supporters push for rapid passage and opponents voice concerns about costs and oversight.
Medical School Bill Provokes Shock Reconsideration Threat
In Indianapolis on March 3 the Medical School appropriation bill of 350000 for a new building passed both houses under suspension of the rules. Rep. Gentry of Bloomington asked for reconsideration and announced plans to resign after accusations he helped push the bill with Gov. Goodrich supporters. If reconsidered Monday the measure may be killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Senate
General Assembly
House
Gentry
Bloomington
Gov
Goodrich
Medical School
Humphreys
Mason House
Highway Gravel Road Plan Draws Petition in Marshall County
A petition filed with Marshall county commissioners seeks a gravel road from Breemen Clay Products Co plant southwest of the town west to the Plymouth Gosh en road under the three mile law. Critics say it serves few. no organized opposition yet. The Ligonier Banner notes a regular session next Monday to adopt the engineer's report on Perry and Sparta road projects and to advertise bids. The failed repeal of the three mile law removes a delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall County Commissioners
Bremen Clay Products Co
Plymouth
Goshen
Ligonier
Perry and
Sparta Township
Mrs Oscar Sparrow Dies at Home in Ligonier
Mrs Oscar Sparrow 43 died at her home in Ligonier. She was a daughter of Silas Harper of Noble County and is survived by her husband one daughter and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sparrow
Ligonier
Silas Harper
Noble County
Eighty Fisher Company Autos Headed from Lansing to Indianapolis
Eighty Fisher Company automobiles bound for Indianapolis will be driven from the Lansing Michigan factory next week and parked around the court square for the night.
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Rep
Fisher Co
Indianapolis
Lansing
Mich
Court Square
Actor aboard ship attacked by German submarine
English vaudeville actor Paul Pedrini was aboard a boat attacked by a German submarine while performing in his vicinity. A report notes Pedrini’s presence during the incident and his continued safety.
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Paul Pedrini
Engagement at Green Bay Vaudeville Act
Ethel Sherwin Burt of Chicago formerly of Goshen opens a vaudeville engagement in Green Bay Wisconsin.
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Green Bay
Ethel Sherwin-Burt
Chicago
Goshen
Wis
To Dedicate Church of Christ at Garrett Tomorrow
The church of Christ valued at $25,000 in Garrett will be dedicated tomorrow, marking the completion of its new place of worship and opening for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ At
Garriett
Not Much Interest in Goshen City First Primary
Goshen city voters prepare for the first primary next Tuesday for municipal offices in the November 6 election. Only Democrats and Republicans will participate. socialists may run their ticket. No registration required. women may vote in the city election but not in the primary. Leaders estimate 40 to 60 percent turnout with contests for city clerk treasurer and council seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen City
Indiana
Indiana General Assembly
Hawks Hardware Co Plans Post Office Grounds Landscape
Plans by the Hawks Hardware Co awaiting approval from the treasury department to beautify the post office grounds. The project includes a hedge along the north and east boundaries, shrubbery in several locations, and numerous flower beds to be planted this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawks Hardware Co
United States Treasury Department
Obituary notices from Elkhart county include Minegar McBride Arnold Welkel
A collection of obituaries from Elkhart county records Levi J Minegar a Civil War veteran dies of cancer in Elkhart born August 6 1840 in Springfield O served in Co K Forty eighth Indiana Infantry battles at Shiloh Gettysburg and more survived by four sons and one daughter Harriet Frailey McBride dies in Elkhart at General Hospital after tumor operation funeral tomorrow survived by husband mother three brothers and two sisters Roland J Arnold 13 son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Arnold near New Paris dies of organic heart trouble survived by parents one sister Fay one brother Harold four grandparents and one great grandmother funeral Monday Maple Grove at 10 30 Joseph H Welkel 68 of Elkhart county dies near Bristol complications born Jan 1 1849 survived by wife three sons two brothers two sisters funeral Tuesday at Zion church at 2 pm.
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Minegar
Levi J. Minegar
Elkhart County
Elkhart
Springfield
Goshen
Co. K. Forty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Mbride
Harriet Frailey McBride
Howard McBride
Cleveland Township
General Hospital
Arnold
Roland J. Arnold
Melvin Arnold
New Paris
Fay
Harold
Maple Grove
Weikel
Joseph H. Welkel
Sedgwick Arrested on Intoxication and Assault Charge
Robert Sedgwick was arrested last night at his home south of Goshen by Officer Knapp and Deputy Sheriff Martin on complaint by his wife who accused him of intoxication and assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sedgwick
Goshen
Knapp
Martin
President Wilson Says No War Without Extra Session
President Wilson informs the Senate of pending plans and states he would not enter war without an extra session of Congress. He signals careful deliberation and seeks congressional timing before any major decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Senate
Plan for Late Spring Legislation on Appropriations
The article reports President Wilson may seek an extra session only if needed for appropriation bills after the current spring session ends today. It notes Wilson has no intent to drag the United States into war with Germany without congress first being summoned. It also mentions Senate leaders have been informed of the plan, with potential action late spring barring a crisis. A Reuters dispatch from Berlin via Amsterdam confirms German Foreign Secretary Zimmermann’s instructions to the Mexican minister are substantially correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Mar
Wilson
United States
Germany
United States Senate
London
Reuter
Berlin
Amsterdam
Zimmerman
Mexico
German propose plan to draw Mexico and Japan into war
Overseas News Agency publishes interview with Foreign Secretary Zimmeman. He states that alleged instructions to entice Mexico and Japan to attack the United States align with Germany’s war preparations and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sayville
Overseas News Agency
Official
German News Bureau
Zimmerman
Mexico
Japan
United States
Germany
Elkhart City Bar Association Elects Officers at Banquet
At the Bucklea hotel in Elkhart the Elkhart City Bar association elected officers: President Glenn A Sawyer Vice President James H State Secretary B A Skinner Treasurer Ira H Church. County Clerk George H Rimpler and Judges James S Drake and V W Vanfleet were guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklea
Elkhart
Protest Against Mishawaka St. Joseph River Bridge Plan
Residents protest a proposed Mishawaka bridge over the St. Joseph River costing about 140000. They argue the structure is unnecessary while private interests push it, hoping to gain from anticipated rise in property values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Joseph River
Mishawaka
Syracuse Journal Letter by Former Syracuse Resident
Jesse F. Cory, formerly of Syracuse and now residing in Chester, Montana, writes a letter to the Syracuse Journal. He shares reflections and observations from his move and his ties to the old community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse F. Cory
Syracuse
Chester
Montana
Syracuse: Journal
Gas Leak Near Fatal for Rome City Family
Marion Donat and his family from Rome City faced near death after gas escaped from a coal stove. The accident left them in critical condition, with neighbors reporting the incident and authorities investigating the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Donat
Rome City
Smucker Wins Goshen College Oratorical Contest
J N Smucker won the Goshen college annual oratorical contest defeating rivals such as W A Stoltzfus and others. Smucker's speech titled The Passing of the Dinosaur earned $15 in gold from B F Deahl. Stoltzfus took second with The Last Line of Defense and $10. The event showcased international peace themes and qualifying for the state intercollegiate contest next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Smucker
Goshen College
F. S. Ebersole
Warren Berkey
Irvin Duker
B. F. Deahl
W. A. Stoltzfus
Monthly Meeting of Goshen Men’s Bible Classes
The executive committee of Goshen’s Men's Bible classes will convene at the First Reformed Church on Sunday at 2 30 pm. Attendance in February averaged 70 First Brethren 59 Presbyterian 56 First Christian 51 First Reformed 50 First M E 50 with eight classes unreported and an estimated 400+ in Sunday schools. Do not forget the Sunday afternoon meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
First Reformed Church
First Brethren
Presbyterian
First Christian
First Reformed
First M. E
Goshen Girl Dies from Auto Accident Injuries
Ardetta Alice Bennett 16 of South Bend died at her mother's home from internal injuries suffered in a car crash five weeks earlier. She was in a friend's auto near Notre Dame on Eddy street road when it left the road striking a telephone pole. Born December 15 1900 in Wabash she had lived in South Bend three months. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm from 412 West Indiana avenue with burial in Highland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardetta Alice Bennett
Guy Bennett
Wabash
South Bend
Goshen
Indiana Avenue
Highland Cemetery
Northern Indiana Deaths Report
Edward Erdman 41 unmarried well known died at Michigan City. Nells Schrader 67 died in McDonald Hospital Warsaw of pneumonia. Martha A Paxton 48 dead at South Bend. C Morningstar 77 died at her South Bend home. Joseph Weeks 74 of Marshall county is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Erdman
Michigan City
Nells Schrader
McDonald Hospital
Warsaw
Martha A. Paxton
South Bend
C. Morningstar
Joseph Weeks
Marshall County
To Open at Nappanee With Warley Peffley All-Star Vaudeville
Warley Peffley leads an All-Star Vaudeville company including the Spry Sisters from Muskegon and Oklahoma, Tarsey DeBarnes of Kendallville, Harry Burton of Toledo, Forest Truex, and Peffley himself. They begin a tour next Thursday evening at the Nappanee auditorium. Rehearsals occur at the N Y C cafe owned by Peffley, who is a comedian. The cafe will be managed by the owner's relatives during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nappanee
Warley Peffley
All-Star
Spry Sisters
Muskegon
Okla
Tarsey DeBarnes
Kendallville
Harry Burton
Toledo
Forest Truex
Mr. Peffley
Peffley
Christian Sunday School Invitation
A church notices invites readers to attend Sunday school to study the feeding of the 5 000 from John 6 1 21. It urges bringing a Bible and spending an hour in study and invites friends to join. It closes with a prompt to come and recall the positive memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Sunday School
Jesus
Runaway horses damage none on North Seventh Street
A team of horses pulling a dray owned by Jerry Klase bolted this morning on North Seventh street. The horses escaped without causing property damage or injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Klase
North Seventh Street
Campaign Progressing at Goghen College Fund Drive
A campaign for a $200,000 fund at Goghen College advances with key supporters promoting progress. Officials outline timeline and goals while stressing community impact and fundraising milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Cobain
Goghen College
Fifty Years Ago in Goshen and Nearby Towns
From the 1867 Democrat files, Baptist church meetings drew crowds in Goshen while W Thomas served as U S Express Co agent. Millersburg voted unanimously to incorporate. A 200000 draft for the war was reported from Washington. Elkhart subscriber H Crampton visited town. John D Defrees was elected public printer in the U S Senate. Births occur for J L Kerstetter and Christian Shafer of Goshen, and Abel Randolph, a 30-year Elkhart pioneer, dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Thomas
U. S. Express Co
Goshen
Millersburg
L. J. Croxton
Fifth Street
Washington
H. Crampton
Elkhart
Democrat
Benjamin Handzog
Green County
U. S. Senate
John D. Defrees
Indiana
W. Skelly
Clinton Township
Rhode Island
Paul Kurtz
J. L. Kerstetter
Christian Shafer
Abel Randolph
Goshen Boys Fall To Mishawaka In Regular-Season Finale
Mishawaka’s team defeated Goshen 36 to 8 in a high school basketball game at Mishawaka. Mishawaka star Miller led with several baskets. Goshen’s Statz Lamb and Tehrei scored the local team's points. Goshen heads to the state tournament in South Bend next Friday and Saturday, first appearance in state meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Goshen
Miller
Statz
Lamb
Tehrei
South Bend
Winter Dancing Club Hosts Fourth Evening Social
A large crowd attended the fourth dance in Jefferson hall under the Winter Dancing club. Messick's Orchestra of South Bend provided the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Hall
Messick
South Bend
Spahn Hall
Order of the Moose
Intruder Alarm Wakes 15 Year Old in Elkhart Home
Carl Rees, 15, roused by a man entering his room through a window on the roof. The intruder toppled a lamp, fled onto a roof and jumped to the alley, then vanished. Mrs. Della Morris, who is deaf, suspects the thief hoped to steal money while she slept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rees
Della Morris
Elkhart
Rees
Mrs. Morris
Monuments Featured at McDougall Marble Shop Exhibit
D. C. McDougall presents a specially designed Westerly Rhode Island granite monument for the L. L. Witt lot in Oak Ridge cemetery. The artwork shows a newly introduced original monogram style with carved figures and has drawn notable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Court session to open Monday for March term
The March term of the circuit court will convene here on Monday and run through April 14. Court at Lagrange adjourned for the term today with Judge Drake returning to Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Lagrange
Drake
Goshen
Joseph S. Guy Dies After Prolonged Illness
Joseph S. Guy, 60, died at Anu burn after a long illness. He suffered several strokes of paralysis during his sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph S. Guy
Anuburn
Ford Sold to H Hershberger by The Kelly Garage
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to H Hershberger. No additional buyers or sale details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
H. Hershberger
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