27 Mar 1919
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1919
Page
1
Preliminary meeting last night discussed vacancy and aims for a seven member committee to study options. Reported names included local figures and business leaders, with potential state involvement and oversight considerations.
A report notes Indiana officials debate whether German study will be offered in high schools. The article mentions state actions and potential changes, reflecting education policy discussions shaping language offerings across schools.
Ambiguous report notes Tafts suggestions are being considered by Allied leaders at the peace conference. The text is garbled but indicates discussion of terms and potential accommodations among major powers, with references to President Taft and the ongoing negotiations.
Rathbun of Eckhart died at her daughter’s home in Warsaw. Obituary credited C Ho Bennett in Warsiw.
Knox residents stage a fight against higher electric light rates citing burden on households and businesses. Community members gather in local meetings to demand relief and challenge tariff increases from the utility provider.
Associated Press report notes efforts to draft a League of Nations with President Wilson involved. The piece outlines ongoing negotiations and committees forming to examine the international organization’s structure and aims.
State Tax Commissioners are scheduled to meet on April 7. The session will address special tax abatement interests and related fiscal matters, with officials outlining agenda items and anticipated outcomes.
A subcommittee draft titled Recommendations for Road Improvements prepares a report slated for submission next Saturday. The effort outlines proposed repairs and upgrades to city streets and traffic infrastructure.
County engineers outline a plan for paving and surfacing roads under a county unit system. Meetings target next Saturday to approve recommendations, with townships like York and Jefferson pending costs and allocations.
War Department plans to halt casualty reports amid confusion over injuries and deaths. The Associated Press notes shifting procedures could limit details and delay public notices of military losses.
President Wilson spoke at a suffrage meeting today urging passage of constitutional amendments. The Associated Press reports a stand supporting nationwide voting rights and reform measures.
A dispatch from Budapest reports Italian troops occupying a town in southeastern Hungary near Pressburg. The advance appears to be part of a broader push toward the region, with Allied forces consolidating control as of the latest communications.
An unreadable OCR fragment appears to describe a local item with a few readable terms. It references a place and possible names but lacks clear action, outcome, or dates to form a coherent report.
A partial readable line hints at a call for Supreme Court review of Debs case. The text mentions legal action and a request for higher court consideration, with scattered references to dates and officials, though many words are garbled.
Fragmentary OCR note records a public event sequence with unclear names AJ Sinrlos and references to attendance and a 26th invite. Unable to extract full details due to garbled text but preserves event ordering and named individual.
Miss Direstone and Miss Riva from Beuroun arrived today with the Democrat files of the year. Tyrrell shown as resident of Gaositen proved ownership. TB noted as related by marriage. Chamberlain and Stiles listed as holders. paper condition described and stored for posterity.
South Bend police took Stanley Clemank into custody on a bone dry law charge but trial revealed the wrong man was in custody, indicating a mistaken arrest in the case.
A Poland China hog weighing 510 pounds was shown in Rochester, drawing attention as a notable showcase entry.
Local listing notes SYS power free extinguishers are being sold in the Dee region. Shoppers are advised to verify model details and safety certifications before purchase.
The Nuppanee Telephone Co. will increase rates by 1 percent in April.
The State Highway Commission receives a substantial federal allocation to supply armor and concrete tools for road projects. Supervising engineers oversee distribution while officials note large rubber and metal components will aid hundreds of miles of new or improved roadways.
A young girl aged five died in a fire linked to suspicious circumstances. The account describes neighbors and relatives reacting to the tragedy with limited clear details, noting injuries and the surrounding confusion as authorities investigate the blaze and its cause.
An upcoming assembly of the Baptists of Northern Indiana is announced for April 3. The notice outlines the gathering location and general program details, inviting local congregations and members to attend and participate in the event.
Plans for a Goshen Rotary Club organization are under consideration. A dinner at the Alderman hotel is scheduled for tomorrow evening to discuss the proposal.
The death notices honor residents of Elkhart County including Withhaug Ko Begapie who died at age five, and a spouse of Private Beatie Buller. Details mention a long burial, a funeral at Albder, and survivors such as two children, a sister, and a brother. The report cites prior service overseas and notes influenza death in the family, with dated references to the wake and interment.
Hugh Stearn of Syracuse, a member of the regular army, died after several weeks of illness from pneumonia. His death is reported in the local military circle.
Reports indicate a forthcoming observance marking the first anniversary of the dry law in Indiana amid public interest. The ceremony appears tied to church and civic leaders with references to commemorative rites at a capitol temple and burial rites for a local figure, amid debate over prohibition policy.
An Army diary fragment notes Billy Coggan and hints a Highlander unit may return home next month. The item suggests forthcoming reunion plans and military movements without detailing dates.
The document outlines directives for county treasurers including financial procedures and administrative steps. It lists agencies and regions involved, mentions compliance actions, and references fiscal measures and reporting requirements for local government.
A local resident, identified as Le fortmerty of Noy Pesuee, died from tuberculosis. A private funeral was held at Bremen cemetery with a burial service conducted for the deceased.
Report from Wo krrusa notes stray dogs being killed by M Pletches who slaughteve toc of them.
The convention program features leading speakers including Carrie Chapman Catt president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and Miina Park of Washington. Other noted figures Mars. Flofarts Slade of News Work and Mrs Park are listed among participants with plans for public sessions.
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