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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
1
Paris reports on March 6 indicate a draft peace treaty will be submitted soon with subcommittees and commissions ready to report. Key questions include postwar borders and reparations as commissioners work to complete negotiations and extreme terms are debated.
A farmer was killed when a Michigan Central train struck his automobile. The incident occurred near a crossing, and authorities reported the crash details as they investigated the wreck in the area.
A fragmented report notes Americans migrate back home after a period abroad. It cites changing patterns in travel and work as people reassess overseas opportunities and return to domestic life. The piece hints at evolving attitudes toward foreign assignments and resumed participation in home markets.
The article reports a late speech by Wison, delayed for Paris papers, with unclear phrasing and scattered names. It mentions press and officials, suggesting a diplomatic or international focus and references to a speech and its handling by media outlets.
A funeral service for Charles Farley was held today at the local church with attendees from the community. Pallbearers carried the casket as mourners paid respects, followed by a brief interment in the cemetery.
Fragmentary obituary notice from Nappanee area mentions Prank Methuen of Eidwardsburg Michigan being sent for burial and Mr SteCuen a longtime resident. It notes a wife and son Hudson living five miles south of Nappanee as survivors.
J Poynter aged 77, a farmer near Shipshewana, allegedly hanged himself in the haymow at the John Dillon farm. His body was found by Mr Dien after evening chores, with locals noting his recent movements and possible distress before the act.
The court in Seait Bed presides as Judge Vanfleet is slated to hear the Peter Tom double murder case involving defendants Peter Pomusel and Mrs. Mishawaka. Proceedings focus on identifying jurors and scheduling further motions in Montgomery County.
Warren Barkey of the Elkhart County bar returned from the Leesburg district conference of the M E delegates. He lauded Bishop Nicholson for an address urging reconstruction by the senate house colleges and industries. The reports highlighted war work sacrifices and progress toward a righteous cause.
Reports from Rupraula Alabama say four people are dead after a tornado swept the town yesterday. The storm damaged homes and a residential area, with property loss estimated in the? thousands. injuries and exact counts were unclear as wire lines were down.
Mrs. Anna Replogle, 45, wife of Perry Replogle, a farmer near Bristol, is dead after being shot by Walter Cunningham, 17, a farm hand said to be half witted. Her daughter Cecil, 20, was slightly wounded as the pair were attacked at their home yesterday afternoon. The husband and son were away at a sale nearby when the crime occurred.
An Associated Press summary notes shifts in representation for smaller powers, with South American states among those seeking greater influence. The piece mentions earlier discussions and a push toward adjusting inter-state representations amid limited interests and evolving regional dynamics.
Washington reports the Rainbow division cannot be brought home to participate in the victory liberty loan campaign. Secretary Baker replied to Secretary Glass that the division cannot be rescheduled to sail earlier than April 26 due to transportation strains and port readiness.
Hilary A. Herbert, secretary of the navy during Grover Cleveland's second term, died in Tampa at age 50 after years of frail health. He had spent the winter there and was preparing to leave for Montgomery, Alabama when he was stricken.
Jackson Township plans a Sunday afternoon Sunday school convention at the Methodist church in New Paris. Rev F L Seiehard pastor. speakers Geese Muste and others will lead the program with reports on officers and singing.
Fragmentary text shows plan for a Democratic banquet at Laporte with names and dates unclear. Content is garbled with multiple unreadable segments, but intent appears to be a party event hosted by local Democrats.
Breeders from Phe Rishart County and Bremen meet to decide on forming a four county organization. They aim to create a stronger statewide body with a shared constitution and closer ties to the existing county group.
A narrative recounts a death as a man was struck by a train while riding a wagon. Investigators believe the victim fell asleep near a crossing after a long drive, with the incident occurring seven years prior.
A March report from the Associated Press quotes the leader of the majority socialists saying the general strike in Germany is failing and will not attract the expected support. The statement reflects early setbacks for the movement amid uncertain momentum.
A report notes that WORSTEENGSTON and Louis W. Fairfield plan to depart for Panama. Fairfield says his office will open with his secretary to Swift after returning, and a congressional election context is referenced with no clear dates.
Died at the home of her daughter Mrs Frank Counts in Nappanee. Born October 24 in Wabash county. Survived by one daughter three sons two brothers and three sisters.
Zurich dispatch reports Marshal von Hindenburg has offered his services to the German government to aid against any fresh invasion of Prussia. The move indicates readiness to assist if the government requests military or political support amid tense prospects.
A partial OCR snippet mentions a place name and a date fragment with unclear context. The readable terms include a location and possible time reference, but core details are missing, yielding an uncertain archival note rather than a complete event.
In the St Joseph circuit court at South Bend John Marks faced testimony on the case accusing him of enslaving Steve Szisosklazi. Szisosklazi testified about events alleged in the charge as the trial proceeded.
Ray Grown of Goshen, previously with Ca. a 8 ALT, visited relatives and friends in town today. He has received an honorable discharge and is noted in the record of ar pest related to Bebriuarss charges.
A Ligonier council member attended a patterned display by merchants in the peer city, observing methods employed by Geshen merchants on Parade Day. The event highlighted collaboration and regional trade patterns between the two communities.
Fragmentary OCR text lacks clear events or entities. Core details are unreadable, with multiple garbled words and broken phrases hindering identification of persons, places, or organizations. No verifiable facts to summarize into a standard news item.
W. C. Hewenstein of Nappanee sells his Central barber shop to Price Mitchell and Cash Silberg who form a partnership to consolidate the shops. The two stores will merge operations at the Nappanee location.
State field examiners report they will finish auditing the counts recorder's books this week with the exception of the township. Miss Marie Hepler of Nanpanee and John Smith near New Paris were married at St. Joseph Michigan on February 20.
Teachers from Jackson, Benton, Clinton, Elkhart, Harrison, Olive, Middlebury and Jefferson townships will extend the institute at Goshen High School Saturday. The program covers Boys Working Reserve, War Savings, Reaching Circle on learning to Learn Citizenship, and school securities directed by Miss Mennel of Waterford. A brief business meeting will be held.
Two firms announce incorporation in March with local notes. The Ames Peupery Company of Pokbart lists Theodore A. Ronvan Richard C. Cutshaw George Wo Fhloning Wilfiam Rough and Fobo Co Rennager as directors. The Goshen Woodworks Company files with capital S1500a and directors Charles J. Redger Vene Letimian and KRerney EF Jrrockm Morton.
A Red Cross meeting is scheduled to be held here on Wednesday. Key organizer Captain Brewster from the local chapter will preside. The event aims to review first aid and relief measures for ongoing relief efforts.
The United States warns Italy to stop delaying relief supplies to the Czecho-Slovak States or risk cutting off American food shipments. The message comes from Washington in an Associated Press report.
Berlin reports volunteers from the marines division and the republican militia backing the government moved toward the Spartacans. An assault on the police headquarters planned for this afternoon was repulsed.
A pastor from the Turret Direthren church spoke at Ard tocore on Tuesday, delivering an epic sermon to the churchgoers about the triumph of their faith.
J B Workmen returned from Spencer where he tended his mother Mrs Spencer who is four years old and ill with pneumonia. Little ope is a entertainer for her and recovers.
Real estate record notes Issac s wife transfers a Goshen lot to Standard Oil Co for $1. The transaction lists the parties and location with minimal other details.
Mrs. Leona AL Mason of Mishawaka seeks divorce from Edward Lo Mason. She asks 825,000 alimony and 825 weekly for child Persephone’s support, alleging cruelty, unpaid electric bills, neglect, and lack of clothing for their daughter. The complaint cites nine years with minimal marriage attire and claims of improper relations. They married July 1919 and separated by March 1919.
Citizens of Nappanee and Union Township oppose the proposed county hospital. Residents circulated petitions asking county commissioners to drop the project after presenting concerns at a board meeting last Tuesday awaiting board action.
A reported sabotage linked to I W W members in Ohio prompts an investigation. The Associated Press dispatch notes no department official confirmation and cites an ongoing inquiry into the incident and related threats as offices scramble to assess the situation.
Wednesday afternoon the Czechosts- Va commission examined questions related to the frontiers of Czecho-Slovakia. The discussion focused on the redrawing of borders and potential consequences for the region.
A large number of people killed in Berlin fighting near police headquarters in Alexander Platz as troops and police clash. The violence subsides after negotiations mediated by authorities.
One patient at the Fustern Indiana hospital for the insane died in a fire that destroyed a hospital cottage. Twenty two bedridden patients were removed before the roof collapsed.
Reports describe a disturbance at the Berlin Police Headquarters with police involvement and government officials responding. Details are unclear due to partial OCR text but indicate a notable confrontation requiring investigation.
Prowse Villeninck of South Pend, described as the budget iator in possession, was fined 80 dollars and 110 dollars costs and sentenced to ten days in St. Joseph county jail for an unlawful act.
The C. W. Johnson & Sons druz store in Nappanee will be enlarged by leasing the vacated room of Rice & Mitchell barbers and connecting it with the existing location. The move expands the firm’s retail space and unites two adjoining sections of their business.
The tax commission weighs a proposed rule aimed at restricting debate on a public measure. Officials say the rule would set boundaries for discussion while opponents warn of reduced input from stakeholders.
The session faces limited debate on the tax measure with fears of an extra session if committees do not finish today. Salaries for state offices and allocations for war losses are among items engrossed and set for action.
A report states an Inter Allied Commission to Poland is to meet German officials to discuss terms. The delegation will convey conditions and seek arrangements on implementation and verification of the terms. The outcome aims to clarify commitments and ensure orderly progress in the postwar context.
Berlin telegraph company staff announce they oppose a general strike. Several personnel state they will not participate, as reported by a Handelsnachrichten dispatch from Berlin yesterday.
Mr and Mrs Stephen Garlot and seven children including a fourteenth old babe are confined to their home in South Bend with scarlet fever.
A brief report notes a two day convention in Indianapolis celebrating a silver tea event. President W. K. Marton of Crasforts ville presided as one of five attendees. The text mentions efforts to advance cords and notes a speaker named Daveard presenting after a keynote.
Lieut Ralph E L Powers of Ravwim Jthonogepheew, Elirrs El Cheene of Nappanee, was killed fighting with American troops in Ras str. Powers formerly practiced medicine at Akron Ohio.
Reports from Goshen hospital indicate two patients quarantined for smallpox at the nurses home are doing well while Robert Miller of 211 North Seventh Street is treated for bronchitis this afternoon.
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