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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1921
Page
1
Court recaps key moments in the Chas Merrine trial as defense and prosecution present arguments. Testimony covers salary not on company books, alleged book destruction, and routine shipping records from Lack & Meturity.
The Edklart court collected 1200 in inheritance tax yesterday, with the amount to be paid over to the state treasury. This figures as a high water mark for a single day’s inheritance tax in the locality.
Lester Kouen purchased the Gold Stein property on South Sixth Street and will reside there.
Public and newspaper men barred as Indiana public service commission and interstate commerce commission join the attorney generals office and railroad officials to probe the February Porter wreck that killed BT people in a secret Porter superior court hearing.
Unclear report states Tinoex of Goshen is jailed in South Bend on charges related to intervention and arrival details, with references to Mr Haney and a celebrated event at a West etelef in South Bend. The text mentions drunken behavior and property abuse, with a fall on a sidewalk and witnesses noting deterred work and activity.
AP reports a major labor dispute as workers threaten a strike over proposed wage reductions. The union secretary voices firm resolve to secure a return to prior pay, with organizers preparing for broader action if demands are not met.
South Bend officials report a strong vote against a daylight saving proposal. Only two members were absent as the committee and full council aligned against the plan, dashing hopes of an immediate ordinance.
Officials say 700 workers at Elkhart will be laid off indefinitely next Saturday though foremen and department heads are spared. The action will last up to nine days, affecting about 3,600 men on the system.
Members of the General Assembly end the session amid disorder with dancing and disruptions as the Lieutenant Governor and officials navigate chaotic final moments.
Indiana lawmakers wrap a stormy closing day with three final bills signed by Governor McCray. The House approved child welfare measures and guardianship reforms while a heated exchange over a lieutenant governor note sparked questions and jokes as both chambers adjourned ahead of the deadline.
Four persons were shot and killed during engagements between crown forces and Sinn Fein detachments in southern Ireland. A motor lorry was ambushed near Ballinrobe. Captain Chiat field and two privates were wounded. At Mullinhoe County Tipperary police auxiliaries fought Sinn Fenners for an hour with three civilians killed and twenty captured. One man was killed at Toames County Cork.
President Harding and his cabinet discussed a long list of subjects in their first formal meeting. Topics included the Panama Costa Rica situation, the withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine, and the legislative program for the coming special session of Congress.
Advices in Copenhagen claim Alexei Korsky Kerensky, premier of Russia’s provisional government, is at Kronstadt directing an offensive against Petrograd from the fortress. Other dispatches say Bolshviks rush cavalry from South Russia toward Moscow as insurgents gain strength amid reports of disloyal infantry units and Chinese mercenaries backing Soviet leaders.
A Helsingfors dispatch reports a British or Allied bombardment targeting workmen quarters in Moscow. Central News says several hundred killed and many wounded as more than 100000 men and women are on strike in the city.
Report from Swatew port states the Hone Moh steamer sank off Laimeck Island on March 3. More than 800 Chinese are believed drowned, with details arriving today. Local coverage notes the tragedy impacting Hong Kong and nearby provinces.
A weather update for Indiana shows showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, followed by much colder air. Wednesday returns to partly cloudy and cooler conditions.
The Goshen common council by unanimous vote granted a petition from 27 industrial concerns asking for daylight saving time in spring summer and fall 1921 with Sunday April 3 set as the marker date. Action depends on nearby cities. Elkhart and Goshen currently on slow time. A special committee urged Goshen Gas to build a taller smoke stack with hoods to direct fumes away from the Chamberlain school area amid long local complaints. Meanwhile a street car dispute looms as Chicago Detroit Bus Co faces decisions on turning interurban cars at Main and Lincoln with possible changes to service and abandonment actions by the city.
Washington March 8 officials awaited Panama's reply to identical notes sent to Panama and Costa Rica. The note from Secretary Hughes and Costa Rica's reply were published last night as Costa Rica said it would comply with U S recommendations to settle the Panama Costa Rica dispute.
The Interstate Commerce Commission approved the Pennsylvania Railroad's plan to issue 600 million of ten year 4 1/2 percent gold bonds. Proceeds will fund the purchase of stock in the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad and the Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad. Bonds are secured by equal mortgage bonds maturing in 1970.
Telegram from Indianapolis confirms House Bill 279 aimed at making public works mandatory in Goshen failed in the Senate on the legislature's 22nd day. Castetter and other Goshen politicians opposed the measure citing consolidation of control. supporters warned of shifts in mayoral nomination dynamics and salaries.
Allied forces advance rapidly through Düsseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort seizing strategic positions as the front line pushes forward. Soldiers report momentum and resolve despite crowded frontline conditions.
British French and Belgian troops entered Duesseldorf today marking the expansion of allied occupation of German territory. Duisburg and Ruhrort were also seized with Rhine flotilla taking Ruhort while Duesseldorf mayor urged calm and the allied command stated aims to compel German obligations and aid economic life.
The mayor of Dueseldorf issues a proclamation warning residents to avoid provocative actions toward allied forces. Citizens are urged to stay peaceful and off the streets, with women and children advised to remain at home.
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