Prison sentence for Walter Cunningham Ham in murder case
Walter Cunningham Ham pleads guilty to first degree murder and is sentenced in Superior Court. The judge informs him of the Michigan City prison term while noting the case's status and details of the confession and proceedings.
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Walter Cunningham
LFE
Nalfea
Geom
Wediesdas Marek
Willeam Hs Fide
Michisan
Ve. Cupningthan
Perel
Toemiiis
Daeet Fost
Distinguished Service Cross for Pvt Dean Smiley
Distinguished Service Cross awarded to Pvt Dean Smiley for extraordinary heroism in combat. The citation notes his gallant actions during a close engagement, including taking prisoners and resisting enemy forces. Details describe his bravery and impact on the battle, with the award presented posthumously in recognition of his sacrifice.
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Distinguished Service
Pvt
Dean Franklin Smiley
Washington
Siethsee
Ross
Gey
Erin
Marices
Toth
Brienne
Prince
Ruskest
Proprietor sued over interference at theatre sale
The proprietor of a laa etleg opera house sued I. Petter, a ticket seller, alleging interference with business duties. The case was heard at 2 o'clock, with witnesses stating the ceremony details and the prearranged access to the venue.
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Opeeture Theatre
I. Petter
Othe
Actress Laurette Tasler Stricken While Touring
Laurette Tasler, star of Happiness, is seriously ill at the Hotel Winton in Cleveland while touring the production. Her husband Hartley Manners accompanies her in the city.
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Laurette ‘Tasler
Hotel Winton
Cleveland
Hartley Manners
Supreme Court to Determine Burleson Telephone Rates Power
The Supreme Court granted Kansas authority to challenge Postmaster General Burleson’s Dec 1 toll-rate order. The case seeks to test the validity of the telephone rate increase nationwide and will be argued at the next term, starting in October.
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Supreme Court
Burleson
Washington
State of Kansas
Postnuster
Minister Reinsch Reports Order Restored at Tientsin
Minister Reinsch said the situation at Tientsin, China has returned to normal after an earlier disturbance. He noted that local authorities restored order and that movement and communications were resuming as normal.
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Reinsch
Tientsin
China
New Jersey Traction Strike May Be Won By 4 500 Employes
Associated Press reports Newark based strike by 4 500 New Jersey Traction Company workers nears possible victory as federal war date approaches and talks continue.
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New Jersey
Newark
Big Conference At St Louis In Mid April
A Savannah style report notes a major conference in St Louis on April 17 and 18 hosted by the Mississippi Valley Waterways Association. Directors plan to discuss foreign trade impact, river navigation, and economic topics with members from several cities and states expected to attend.
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St. Louis
SY Eaves
Mivcet Pate
Danvers
Milasssapp
Vailex
Cael
Tipore
Conineredil
Mi Sippi
Assi Herribory Aeabors
Vie Jartatietdot Siijeet
Teetay Suvelonpyert
Pistah Bistvinees Et
Dreerelmsent Temarite
Atl Utarhes
1 500 Striking R R Clerks Back at Desks
1500 striking railroad clerks returned to desks after a brief nationwide walkout. The stoppage began Friday impacting freight handling and rail operations across several major hubs. officials reported normalizing conditions as workers resumed duties.
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R. R
French Reported in Limits of Frankfort
Associated Press notes French forces advancing their outpost and penetrating toward the corporate limits of Frankfort. Reports mention their bridgeheads at Cobucne and Maing with details from the front lines.
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Frankfort
Barean
Minareh
Tuove
Cobucne
Maing
Prankfert
Young Attorney Praises Wyoming State Wisner J Dirken
A Casper resident reports on a local attorney Wisner J. Dirken praised Wyoming state actions. He reflects on his past casework and notes farmers face reconstruction.
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Wyoming State
Wisner J. Dirken
Porriaat New
Casper
Wyoming
Ondses i Wisner
Tie
Granted patent to Crescent Street inventor for turbine device
A Crescent Street resident employed by the New York Central Railroad has been granted a patent for a new turbine device. The patent awards specify a single inventor and a single approved design term, reflecting progress in rail engineering.
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Crescent Street
New York Central Railrroad
HuTae
To Meet in Washington a National Conference
Seventy eight leading figures from principalities of the United States will attend a business conference to be held in Washington D C in April. The event aims to discuss national economic issues and promote coordination among major regional interests.
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United States
Washington, D. C
Burridge Works On Talking Machine Attachment Patent
Joan W. Burridge of the Art Novelty Co. is developing a talking machine attachment and plans to secure a patent for the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan W. Burridge
The
Art Novelty Co
Pershing bids farewell to Rainbow division troops
General Pershing spoke from the rear of a wagon to about 20 000 Rainbow division soldiers preparing to ship home in early April. He wished them success in peaceful duties and praised their service as German civilians watched from across a river. He presented honors including congressional medals of honor and other decorations to division members.
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Correny
Maria
Smedity
Gen. Pershing
Rainbow
Nouturewell
Evo Io
Atlantic
Pershing
Waren
Ehier
Hhomer
Flooded Elkhart River and Rock Run Creek Cause City Damage
Heavy rain left the Elkhart River and Rock Run Creek at flood stage with low roads submerged. Rogers band bridge area washed away near Pike Street. county and city officials assess damage and estimate repairs between 800 and 1600 dollars as of 4 PM with ongoing rain.
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Elkhart River
Rock Run Creek
Eikhart
Rock Run
Rogers
Pike Street
Board of County Commissioners
Union and Locke Townships Institute Report
The union and Locke Townships held a teachers institute with a round table discussion on school problems. An eight grade examination was held at Middlebury, about 200 to be examined, with plans for remaining exams the third Saturday in April.
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Tle
Trden
Cowie
Dotut Institute
Crade
Helt Et Middlebury
Dietur Institute
Wing of Bridge Damaged in Morning Storm
A storm this morning tore up the south wing of the Pike Street Bridge. Workers found the floor in that spot loose and began repairs.
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Pike Street
Ubon
Council Passes Ordinance Limiting Chickens in Petersburg
The Petersburg Indiana city council enacted an ordinance restricting chicken limit and liberty within town limits, aiming to regulate poultry ownership and behavior.
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Petersburg
Dogs Among Sheep At Hastings Farm Killing One Injuring Several
Doxs invaded the Bert Irvin farm near Hastings, attacking a flock of sheep. One animal was killed and several were injured in the incident. Local authorities investigated the attack and culprits were sought.
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Doxs
Bert Irvin
Hastings
Carter Glass to Speak in Chicago Friday March 21
Will HL Wade announces Indiana county chairmen for Victory Liberty loan meeting in Chicago. Carter Glass, secretary of the treasury, will speak at the LaSalle hotel on Friday with a luncheon and dinner program. Elkhart county sends three representatives to the March 22 event.
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Willi HL Wade
Indiana
F. Deaht
Elkhart
Wade
Federal Reserve District
Chicago
Carter Glass
Treasury
Elkhart County
Lyon
Kolb Pool Room Sold to Garringer Andres Kramer
Charles Garringer Andres Kramer today bought the Kolb pool room at 126 North Main Street from Helen and Isabelle Kolb Dansler. The 35000 sale includes basement through second floors. third floor part of Masonic hall. The new owners occupy 124 North Main with their Savoy pool hall and plan improvements within 90 days. AL M Parsons once owned the room built over 50 years ago.
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Charles ¢Cearringer
Joseph Kramer
Helen Kolb- Dancler
Isabelle Kolb
North Main Street
AL M. Parsons
Uade
Hacky.hanger
Labor Problem at N Y C Shops To Be Decided Soon
Labor dispute at New York Central shops and rewindhouse over layoffs last Wednesday is to be resolved soon. Decision expected on whether laid off workers return to former posts or if working hours are cut across all shop units to restore positions.
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Les
Hikhart
New York Central Railroad
Barnhart to Recuperate At French Lick Springs
Barnhart former representative, whose term ended March 4, plans a several week recuperation at French Lick Springs Rochester after a recent illness. He will return to his Rochester home and resume summer duties once recovered.
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Barnhart
French Lick Springs
Congress
Roch
French Lick
Rochester
Mar
Two False Fire Alarms Reported Yesterday
Two alarms were sent yesterday at 22 20 from box 62 at Madison and Fifth and from box 44 at the Dunksard church West Side. The repeated false alarms have caused annoyance to the department and citizens and prosecutions are likely.
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Madisoo
Fifth Streets
Dunksard Church
West Side
Ana Eitizens Generaly
Armenian Syrian Campaign Under Way
Campaign to secure funds for Syrians has begun this morning with activity under way. Reports indicate Armenian and Syrian involvement and ongoing fundraising efforts.
Y M C A Leader To Speak At Library Meeting
Root Donnan of Indianapolis representing county YMCA groups will lecture at a public library meeting this evening at 7 30. Ministers church workers and high school seniors have been invited to attend.
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Root Donnan
Indianapolis
Herrerzberger Praises President Wilson In Berlin Address
Mathias Erzberger, head of the German armistice commission, told a Berlin meeting that Germany should join a real league of nations and that peace treaty terms must follow Wilson’s points or risk a national referendum. He urged abandonment of a militarist policy and warned bolshevism would rise if terms overextended. He credited Wilson with trust and argued Germany should be admitted promptly to the League, resisting punitive demands.
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Copenhagen
Wilson
Gernan National Assembly
Mathias Frzberger
German Armistice Commission
Berlin
Nao Real League of Nations
Herr Erzberger
Germany
Herr Eurzberger
Herr Erzberges
Building Activity Increases Across States Amid Cost Pressure
Construction work climbs countrywide as governors meet federal officials on industrial conditions. Private experience and rising material and labor costs fuel a belief that prices will not fall soon. Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, and Iowa see many projects advance while freight rate adjustments loom. public works and Construction Developments agencies report increased activity.
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Washington
Tocofiypiete Diuta
Marcel
Solent
Giperitien
Mauch
Indiana
Llineix
Ohio
Towe
Ha-T Wek
Visiting Nurse Begins Her Incumbency Today
Miss Alberta Fergusen of Richmond TiCiater starts her term as visiting nurse after appointment by the county commission. She will work under the school superintendent and oversee cases within the nurse’s jurisdiction, following recommendations from prior theaters.
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Alberta Fergusen
Richmond
Pais Moerniis
Cuatoe
Owello Ous
Barberry Crops Spread in Northern Indiana Counties
Reported widespread barberry growth in northern Indiana, notably Elkhart and St Joseph counties, with extensive AiUbetoh organized fields seen in the crop. Details indicate the plant's expansion across the region.
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Indiana
Elkbart
St. Joseph
Noted magician Frederick LaDelle settles in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne welcomes Frederick LaDelle a renowned magician who toured with several circuses and has now established residence in the city.
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Fort Wayne
Frederick LaDelle
Oldest Goshen resident Nancy Kime reaches 94
Mrs. Nancy Kime, long time North Sixth Street dweller, is identified as Goshen's oldest resident at age 94. Born March 17, 1825 in Per, DiVivanin, she may be slightly older than records show though exact birth date is disputed.
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Nanes Rime
North Sixth Street
Goshen
Rime
Per
DiVivanin
Unclear text fragment about Mrs Albert Whithe... travel request
Fragmentary note mentions Mrs Albert Whithehesl of west of New Paris and a health visit to Grand Rapids Michigan to see her son Joli Rime. other names and places unreadable, seems to be a personal notice or obituary fragment.
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Albert Whritehesl
New Paris
Rand Rapids
Joli Rime
Township Trustees Seek Petition for Co. School Superintendent
Trustees discuss filing a petition to place the county superintendent of schools on an equal basis with county superintendents. The move aims to secure salary parity and petition signatures from freeholders across the eleven counties. The county commission would hear the petition after signatures are gathered. The effort awaits action by County Superintendent ALE Weaver to ensure equal treatment across districts.
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Isiead
Lake
Martear
Mhlem
Vivo
St. Dosepeh
Sears Caige
Samuyede
Board of Education
Ena Rtd
Nagata CIA
Daatanmee
Edueert Gand Gaestien
Pbbout
Ale
Weaver
Fred Sims Emphasizes Short Term Securities
Fred Sims stresses short term securities amid taxpayers doubts about destruction of intangible assets. The state board backs the assessors against fraud. The note mentions examining where individuals part their men and considering non taxable securities just before assessment time.
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Fred Sims
State Board
Odd Fellows Plan Centennial Celebration in Goshen
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodges in the county unite for a centennial celebration to mark the founding of the order in Goshen on April 26. A committee oversees planning. progress is reported on the ceremonial program and related arrangements.
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Alice Unity
Aes Weil
Ode Bellows
Tieve
Goshen
Bodes
New Director Named for Warsaw Military Band
Lieut. C. McConnell elected director of the Warsaw military band to succeed Prof. Lamont Davidson who resigned. Corporal Henry Ameigh of South Bend is cited for heroism in France.
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Lieut. C. McConnell
Warsaw
Prof. Lamont, Davidson
Henry Ameigh
South Bend
France
Military crowd still powerful among Germans says Cor
London correspondent reports views on German politics noting strong influence of military crowds. Ebert and others are mentioned as central figures shaping the scene amid ongoing political tension and public reaction.
Monarchist Uprising Discussed As Berlin Seethes
The Berlin Mail correspondent reports plans for a monarchist rise in Germany and claims President Ebert Chancellor Scheidemann and Noske are puppets. The dispatch notes the military’s reemergence as enforce rs of the new regime and warns of a volatile political climate.
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LanNdruan
Marrel
Chota
Berlin
Jadede
Ebert
Schiedemiann
Noel
Schiedemann
Hissot
County Engineer Seeks Salary Rises as Road Work Drives Need
County Engineer Kinney told the board that 31 road petitions are pending and noted pay setups from two years ago. He urged consideration of a resolution by Attorney Anthons Dean to adjust engineer and two assistants’ per day rates, citing extensive projects this season.
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Suster
Kinney
Clais
Feronesy
Anthons
Ferdius
Selay
Guernsey Breeders Assn Expands Board and Adopts By-Laws
The Elkhart County Guernsey Breeders Association met in the afternoon session on Saturday and raised its board of directors from five to nine. Directors were allocated three for three years, three for two years, and three for one year. By-laws and a new constitution were adopted, dues set at 2 per annum, and S. A. Hoover endorsed as a delegate to the Indianapolis annual stock breeders meeting. A list of portraiture owners will be prepared, and members pledged to work to build membership.
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Elkhart County Guernsey Breedrs Association
S. A. Hoover
Indianapolis
Ty Urs
Car and Milk Truck Collision Damages Main and Seventh
Charles Rok of New Paris owned a Ford driven by his son daceb Rohrer. The vehicle collided with a large milk truck at Main and Seventh streets this morning, damaging hoops fenders and the front axle. The car was towed to the Nol and Walls garage.
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Charles Rok
New Paris
Daceb Rohrer
Main
Seventh Streets
Nol & Walls
Son born to Mr and Mrs Charles Homer of Plymouth
A son was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Charles Homer of Plymouth aver ve.
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Charles Homer
Plymouth Averve
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