Bank Robbery at Edwardsburg Bank Leaves $12 Looted
Bank of Edwardsburg in Michigan was entered by two robbers who took $12 from the cash register and damaged a safe. President Robert F. Carlisle was bound and gagged during the break in while waiting for his son to join him for a trip to Buchanan. Police in Northern Indiana searched for the suspects after they fled toward Elkhart.
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Edwardsburg
Mich
Elkhart
Indiana
Robert F. Carlisle
Buchanan
Carlisle
Rev Isaac F Cleaver Dies at 69 in Elkhart
Rev Isaac F Cleaver 69 a U B church minister for forty years and Civil War veteran died at his Elkhart home from Brights disease He had served at Syracuse U B church until April Survived by wife one foster daughter two brothers and one sister Funeral services will be held at Castle U B church Elkhart Thursday with bishops and reverends officiating
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac F. Cleaver
U. B
Elkhart
Bright
Syracuse U. B
Castle U. B
W. Like
S. H. Fout
Indianapolis
J. W. Martin
Peru
R. J. Parrett
Elishart
Alienation suit set for trial in Elkhart court
The $25 060 alienation of affections suit brought by Helen Kreager of Cromwell against Dr. Anna G Kreager of Goshen is scheduled for trial in the Elkhart Superior Court before Judge Harman and a jury tomorrow. If it proceeds, lawyers estimate it could take a week. extensive publicity surrounds the case after prior doubts about its likelihood of being tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kreager
Cromwell
Anna G. Kreager
Goshen
Elkhart
Harman
Elkhart Couple Weds in Quiet Elkhart Ceremony
B. C. Godfrey a leading lumber dealer and widow Carrie Scoles Thomas were married in Elkhart at 8:30 pm by Rev. A. A. Ogilvie of the Congregational church. The couple departed for Colorado to spend several months there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
B. C. Godfrey
Carrie *Scoles Thomas
Jacob Thomas
A. A. Ogilvie
Congregational Church
Colorado
High school girls pledge abstinence after revival address
Nearly 200 Brazilian high school girls heard Mrs. Eli J. Forsythe wife of the evangelist who has led union revivals pledge not to receive attention from any young men who smoke cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Eli J. Forsythe
Mrs Harriet Warren 93 Dies After Fall on Icy Pavement
Mrs Harriet Taylor Warren age 93 died at St Joseph hospital Mishawaka after breaking a hip in a fall on an icy street February 20. She had lived in Mishawaka many years and was known in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Taylor Warren
St. Joseph Hospital
Mishawaka
New Indiana Senator Takes Seat as Term Ends 1923
Harry 8 holds a U S senate seat for Indiana and his term expires March 4 1923. Mr New was sworn in yesterday to serve as senator and his term ends in 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
New
U. S
Indiana
Austria Replies To American Note On Submarine War
Vienna responds to U S inquiry on Austria stance toward German unrestricted submarine warfare. Neutrals may bear losses when entering areas where warfare occurs. Austria says it reserves right to reconsider policies as developments require and criticizes the British blockade as illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Reuter
Amsterdam
Austria
Ancona
Persia
Break With Austria Likely Amid Submarine War Policy
Washington reports a likely break in diplomatic relations with Austria over its note supporting Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare. Officials have not released an official view pending study by President Wilson and Secretary Lansing, though general opinion favors a rupture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Wilson
Lansing
United States
Austria
Two Doctors Arrested in New York Over Plots Against India
Police say Dr C Han ador Chakiberty, a Hindoo physician, and Dr Ernest Schunner, 34, a German, conspired to set up military operations against a country allied with the United States. They allegedly confessed to plotting under Wolf von Igel to invade India via China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. Hanador Chakiberty
Ernest Schunner
Wolf von Igel
India
China
Germans Lose Prize Ship in Supreme Court Suit
British claimants to the German prize ship Appam at Newport News Virginia won their suit in the Supreme Court to regain possession of the vessel and its cargo. The court did not announce a decision on the constitutionality of the Adamson railroad law, though a ruling was widely expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Mar
Appam
Newport News
Supreme Court
von Bernstorff to stay aboard ship at shore visit in Copenhagen
Official notice from Copenhagen reports Count J. von Bernstorff, the dismissed German ambassador to the United States, and his party will not disembark at a Norwegian port but will land in Copenhagen to remain a few days before continuing to Berlin aboard the 8S Frederik VIII.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
London
J. von Bernstorff
United States
Frederik VIII
Berlin
Mortuary Notices From Elkhart Detail Turners Anders and Lewis Deaths
Tamar Turner 81 widow of Lyman Turner dies from injuries after a fall at General Hospital Elkhart and leaves grandchildren and two deceased sons. Elizabeth Anders 75 dies at home in Elkhart from complications with one sister and one nephew as survivors. Nellie A. Lewis 35 dies at Elkhart home after prolonged illness leaving husband and two children.
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Turner
Tamar Turner
Lyman Turner
Elkhart
General Hospital
Lewis
Nellie A. Lewis
Indiana General Assembly Ends Quietly After Session
The sixtieth Indiana General Assembly wraps up at 3:28 this morning after finishing business at 2. The enrolled highway commission bill awaits Gov. Goodrich's signature as Lieut. Gov. Bush and Speaker Eschbach consent. Final hours are described as quiet with no spectacular events.
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Indianapolis
Mar
Indiana General Assembly
Highway Commission
Gov. Bush
Eschbach
Goodrich
Peaches Ruined in Northern Indiana
Reports from the state entomologist say northern Indiana peaches are ruined. The notice is dated March 6 from Indianapolis and is labeled special.
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Indianapolis
Mar
Indiana
Ice at Lake Wawasee Reaches Unprecedented Thickness
Ice 26 inches thick surrounds Lake Wawasee as pioneers recall no prior depth. The B. and O. Railway Co. and local residents harvest large ice, while fishermen set up shanties and enjoy fishing. H E F Kidder from the city drove his auto all around the lake, about 30 miles, on the ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Wawasee
B. & O. Railway Co
H. EF. Kidder
Hos Auto
Mrs. John Morris Dies at 66 Near Syracuse
Mrs. John Morris, 66, of four miles southeast of Syracuse, died suddenly last evening at 5 of heart failure. Survived by husband, one son and one daughter, Mrs. Snodgrass of Canada and her husband who arrived weeks ago. Sister Mrs. Alles Ruple died last November.
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John Morris
Syracuse
Snodgrass
Canada
Morris
Alles Ruple
Norman Bane and Miss Montwheler Wed in Elkhart
Norman 8, Bane of Goshen, and Miss Idabelle Montwheler 19 of Elkhart were married at noon today at the bride’s parents’ home in Elkhart by Rev. R. L. Semans of the First M E Church. They honeymoon in Cleveland and will reside in Goshen after returning. Bane works at Banta Furniture Co.
Driver Sought After Hit And Run In Fort Wayne
A driver of a large automobile struck nine year old Hyman Gibson in Fort Wayne and fled the scene. The boy lies in serious condition with witnesses saying the vehicle did not stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyman Gibson
Fort Wayne
Goshen Sees First City Primaries In History
Very light interest marks Goshen's first city primaries held today. Ten precincts opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 6 p.m. with canvassing to follow at city offices. Mayor and council seats are contested only in minor races. turnout expected 40 to 50 percent.
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Goshen
Board of Election Commissioners
L. B. Whippy
Dem
H. BE. Vernon
Goshen City
Gilford Leslie
Charles H. Hewitt
Prohibition
Mrs. Mary Anne Powers Dies at 77 in City Home
Mrs. Mary Anne Powers widow of Walker Powers aged 77 died suddenly at 6 45 PM at her son W Milo Powers residence 964 North Sixth Street Heart trouble and complications caused death A longtime city resident she is survived by four sons Alonzo Sanford Otto and W Milo and five grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 PM tomorrow from the residence with Rev Kimmel officiating burial at Oak Ridge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Anne Powers
Walker Powers
W. Milo Powers
Sixth Street
Alonzo
Charlevoix
Mich
Sanford
Bristol
Otto
Durand
W. Milo
Rev. Kimmel
Oak Ridge
Rockefeller Gifts Highlight Indiana Colleges Aid
The article discusses John D. Rockefeller's 1910 10 million gift to the University of Chicago and argues for endowed support. It lauds Goshen College receiving 200000 endowment and cites Indiana gifts to DePauw Earlham Franklin and Wabash colleges. It outlines endowment benefits and cautions against unconditional giving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
Goshen College
Goshen Coltege
Indiana
General Education Coard
Depauw University
Earlham College
Franklin College
Wabash College
Reo Auto Convoy Heads to Lansing to Goshen Route
Eighty five Reo cars from Lansing will reach Goshen tonight with five allocated to Noel and Waltz local agents. The 80 others belong to Carl G Fisher Auto Co of Indianapolis. Cars will park around the court square and continue to the state capital tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reo
Lansing
Mich
Goshen
Noel & Waltz
Carl G. Fisher Auto Co
Indianapolis
Court Square
Seventh Street Property Sold To J D Hanbury
Effie Bentz-Bolles admx of John Bentz estate sold the old Bentz property at 50 South Seventh to J D Hanbury for 1650 dollars. Hanbury may build a new dwelling facing Seventh street and move the existing house to Cottage Avenue if plans are finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Street
Effie Bentz-Bolles
Admx
John Bentz
Bentz
J. D. Hanbury
Goshengrocer
Senior class selects play for June Jefferson theatre
At a meeting of the high school's senior class the farce What Happened to Jones by George H. Broadhurst was chosen to be staged in June at the Jefferson theatre. Tryouts for the cast will be held within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
George H. Broadhurst
Jefferson Theatre
Shields in Serious Condition at South Seventh Home
Samuel J. Shields remains in a serious condition at his residence 417 South Seventh street with heart trouble and complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Shields
South Seventh Street
Brother Carves Fatal Wrench From Wawaka Woods
Frank Burkett was severely injured after a tree fell on him while working in the woods near Wawaka. His brother Henry Burkett accompanied him at the moment of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wawaka
Frank Burkett
Henry Burkett
In Chicken Business. Latta Engages in Poultry Trade
W. Jack Latta operates a poultry business from the rear of his residence on West Clinton Street. The venture centers on live birds and related supplies.
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W. Jack Latta
West Clinton Street
Doctor Watkins Seeks Mayo Consultation in Rochester
Consulting Drs Mayo Dr. W. E. Watkins of Sturgis has traveled to Rochester Minnesota to consult Mayo Clinic doctors over an eye ailment.
The Kelly Garage Sells Ford to EB Cripe
The Kelly Garage sold a new Ford to EB Cripe of Gosfien, marking a local vehicle exchange reported in today’s business brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
EB. Cripe
Gosfien
Asphyxiation Fatality in Detroit Gas Heater Incident
Elmer Krehl, 33, formerly of Kendallville, died in Detroit from asphyxiation when an unlit gas heater was accidentally turned on and released fumes.
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Detroit
Elmer Krehl
Kendallville
Cleaning Up Indianapolis Nationwide Raids Lead to Arrests
Indianapolis authorities report eight arrests from Sunday raids as part of a crime cleanup effort. Police described the actions as targeted operations across multiple neighborhoods.
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Indianapolis
Coal shipments stream through Goshen on the N Y line
Numerous coal shipments pass through Goshen on the Northern New York route, marking heavy rail traffic. Authorities note sustained freight movement with no immediate disruptions reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
New Senate Opens With Cloture Fight and Armed Neutrality Bill
Washington March 6 The new Senate met at noon as Senator Owen of Oklahoma warned that rules of the old Senate do not bind new colleagues. Senator Lodge reintroduced the armed neutrality bill seeking referral to the foreign relations committee. Senator Thomas ruled the Senate out of session, sustained by Vice President Marshall. Senators Vardaman and Kenyon explained they were not complicit with blocking the bill. Democrats adjourned for caucus at 2 25 p m until Wednesday.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Owen
Oklahoma
Lodge
Massachusetts
Foreign Relations Committee
Thomas
Marshall
Vardaman
Mississippi
Kenyon
Iowa
Bill
President Moves to Arm Ships Amid Submarine Threat
Washington says the president will do all he can to arm U S ships and provide protection in the German submarine campaign. A final ruling on acting without congressional authority is near. An extra congressional session before July 1 to consider appropriations is viewed as likely.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Senate
Military Operations Reported on Franco German Front
London dispatch notes ongoing military actions on the Franco German front with British activity in the Somme. Berlin claims an attack at Bouchevesnes near Peronne was repulsed and a second entry attempt failed. Berlin also reports night actions on the Russian front in Galicia were repelled by German forces.
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Associated Press
London
Somme
Berlin
Bouchevesnes
Peronne
Galicia
Horn Loses Suit Over Vanceboro Bridge Bombing Case
Werner Horn, German reservist lieutenant, failed in a habeas corpus bid in the supreme court to avoid Boston trial for alleged transportation of explosives on a passenger train tied to the 1915 Vanceboro Maine bridge bombing.
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Washington
Mar
Werner Horn
St. Lawrence River
Vanceboro
Supreme Court
Boston
Saloon Free Lunch Abolished in Lafayette
Facing high living costs and a statewide prohibition bill, Lafayette saloonkeepers end free lunch service. They limit meals to pretzels and crackers as one establishment had spent about 3000 dollars annually on free lunches, a profitable though costly practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lafayette
Fire in Studebaker Plant From Bad Circuit
A fire in the Studebaker Corporation assembling room at South Bend caused $25,000 damage by a bad circuit. The incident highlights electrical faults as the blaze origin and authorities investigate the electrical system involved.
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Studebaker Corporation
South Bend
Illness Grips J M Studebaker Sr in South Bend
J M Studebaker Sr aged 84 is very ill at his South Bend home. Physicians do not expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Studebaker, Sr
John M. Studebaker, Sr
South Bend
Couple Re-marry in Goshen After South Bend License
At South Bend a marriage license was issued to Frank D. Foulks, gro cer, and Edith Fausch-Foulks, both of Goshen. They were re-married yester.
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South Bend
Frank D. Foulks
Grocer
Edith Fausch-Foulks
Goshen
Funeral for Samuel Meyers Held at Emer son Street Home
Funeral services for Samuel Meyers were held at 10 this morning from the late residence at 701 Emer son street with Rabbi Weinstein officiating. Burial followed at Sharis Israel cemetery.
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Samuel Meyers
Emerson Street
Rabbi Weinstein
Sharis Israel
Tabernacle to Be Erected at Plymouth
A large tabernacle is planned to be built at Plymouth, signaling a major religious development for the community. The project aims to provide a spacious venue for worship and gatherings, reflecting local faith interest.
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Plymouth
Short Meeting of Common Council on Jones Stokers Workings
A brief common council session discussed the workings of Jones Stokers. A favorable report was presented, noting progress and potential implications for ongoing municipal projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B Cripe
Mr. Manrow
Iron Mains on River Avenue Considered at City Council
The council discussed laying iron water mains on River Avenue to replace aging Weeden mains. Estimated cost is about 1800 dollars with pipe around 42 dollars per ton, reflecting a 16 dollar per ton rise from last year. The session adjourned after about half an hour.
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Harding
River Avenue
Elkhart Youth Among 26 Held by Carrancistas at Jaarez
Arthur Conley of Elkhart, son of O M Conley, was detained with 25 other Americans by Carranza forces in Jaarez on charges of distributing Villa literature. Handbills promoting Villa were found, and Conley, a former New Mexico Military Academy student turned war correspondent, read one slip before capture before his illness sent him north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Conley
O. M. Conley
Elkhart
Jaarez
Conley
New Mexico Military Academy
Texas
Chicago man buys Goshen area farm
Harry Baer of Chicago, brother of Mrs. G M Zimmerman and former Ligonier resident, has purchased a farm near Goshen and will take possession soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Baer
Chicago
Mrs Srma Boahmer Admitted For Appendicitis In Fort Wayne
Miss Srma Boahmer of Scott near Howe entered Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne for an appendicitis operation. She was accompanied by Dr. A A Wade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne Hospital
Srma Boahmer
Scott
Howe
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne
A. A. Wade
Quarantine Sinks at 916 South Eighth Street
The residence of Peter Gross at 916 South Eighth Street is quarantined because his daughter Pauline, age 16, has scarlet fever. The notice informs residents to stay away and follow health orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Gross
South Eighth Streets
Pauline
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TER
Robert F. Car
Lisle
L F. Cleaver
Kreager
von Bernstorff
Mortuary Record
Indiana Assembly
Ture
Commission
Hiram F. Kidder
Mrs. Walker Powers
John, Rockefeller
University OF
Goshen College Advancing
Bear
REO Autos
Horn
Stokers
Scott Thomas
R. R. Kintigh
Neidig Building
South Main Street
Water Works and Light Committee
Hardings
Water and Light Plant
Eighth Street
North Fifth Street
Main Street
College Avenue
Reams
Juarez
Mexico
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