Peace terms to be read at Versailles as Italy joins
Preparations complete for presenting Germany peace terms at Versailles at 3 15 tomorrow. Italy expected to attend with Premier Orlando and Prime Minister Sonning returning to Paris from Rome. Digest of treaty to be read afternoon. report says Fiume may be neutral for two years before transfer.
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Associated Press
Versailles
Orlando
Sonning
Italy
Paris
Iome
Publie Ap
London
Fiume
Diaby Germab
Seerman
Bern
Nathanagh
Ats
Stephen Hichou
Provisional Organization
Finland
Council of Foreign Ministers
Budapest
Ziesel and Hoffmann to Represent Thirteenth District
The article notes Frank Ziesel and Art J. Honan as delegates from the Thirteenth District to a national conference in St Louis to discuss forming a national organization, with S Springer of Connersville named president of the Indiana state group and Terre Haute’s Liggdiestai among four delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ziesel and
Hoffman
Indlanabpolin Manx
Dadebna
St. Donis
Mas. S
Sonmider
Rasinene Os. Springer
Connersville
Thirtesna Odisciuiet
Frank Ziesel Bikhart
Arta J. Honan
Tae
Vice President Marshall Buys Victory Bonds at Columbia City
Thomas BR Marshall vice president of the United States purchased Victory Liberty bonds in his home town Columbia City. He telegraphed the Provident Trust Co of that city to execute the purchase on his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas BR. Marshall
United States
Victory Liberts Bonds
Columbia City
the Provident Trust Co
War Cross bearer returns home from overseas
Corp. George Shively of South Bend son of U S Senator B F Shively deceased comes home wearing the American Distinguished Service Cross and the French Croix de Guerre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
George Shively
South Bend
U.S
B. F. Shively
Elkhart Memorial Day Speaker Named James E. Watson
James E. Watson of Richmond Indiana, U. S. senator, will be the Memorial day orator in Elkhart. He is a fine speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
James E. Watson
Richmond
Ind
U. S
South Bend Pursues Lower Freight Rates
South Bend officials campaign for reduced shipping costs aiming to lower overall transportation expenses for local businesses and residents. The push focuses on rail and road freight tariff reform to boost regional commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Economic isolation of Germany debated at peace talks
Paris may 6 the council of foreign ministers weighs complete economic isolation of Germany as a possible measure if Germany refuses to sign the peace treaty the move reflects the Allies response to postwar settlement and German compliance conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Germany
Council of Foreign Ministers
Trans-Atlantic flight postponed due to bad weather
New York May 6 the navy department Trans Atlantic flight by way of Halifax was postponed shortly after nine this morning because of adverse weather conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Department
Halifax
Homeward Movement Reaches 10,000 Daily in April
The war department reports 287,505 American troops embarked from France in April, with an estimated maximum of 255,000. The increased rate is linked to faster return transport turnarounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
War Department
Eight Die in Downtown Columbus Fire
Eight persons killed and more than a dozen injured in a six story downtown Columbus apartment fire early today. The blaze damaged multiple units and residents were evacuated as crews fought the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohia
Negro Shot and Killed After Standing Off Mob
Tes PLANG May 6 Tom Embrey, a Black man, barricaded in his home and fired on armed citizens and officers for four hours. He was shot and killed shortly before noon. Nine others were wounded, one probably fatally. The incident began when Embrey attempted to kill his wife.
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Plang
Tes
Tom Embrey
Embres
Train Collides With Auto Killing Two Men at Crossing
In Gary Indiana on May 6 Morgan was instantly killed and Geo Versick fatally wounded when their car from Indians Harbor was struck by a Michigan Central fast train at a street crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary. Ind
Co. Morgan
Geo. Versick
Indians Harbor
Michigan Central
Comedian Joseph Jefferson Ties to Local Stage Cast
Joseph Jefferson the comedian who died in New York acted here in The Rivals with his brother William Winter Jefferson as costar Rip Van Winkle was played here by Thomas Jefferson, Joseph and William Winter Jefferson's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
New York City
William Winter Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
Joseph
Military hospital returnee aids Sawtelle wards
Ty Baal Fe Powers, a prisoner from Michigan City who has served in the United States Army Medical Corps for the past year, has returned to continue duties in the preventive and surgical wards at the Sawtelle military hospital in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty. Baal FE. Powers
Missie Tan
State Penitentiary
Michigan City
United States Army Medical Corps
Sawteile
Cuadit
Enroute Home from Russia
Lieut. Qrvice Richer of Warsaw son of Mr J Richer of that city is en route home from Russia where he served with American forces. The last message received from him was mailed in Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Qrvice Richer
Warsaw
Ur. J
Richer
Japan
Richmond man chosen as Elk Hart High principal
BB. OW. Kelly of Richmond Indiana is named principal of Elk Hart High School by the Elkhart city board of education to fill the vacancy created by H. B. Mc Cracken’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BB. OW. Kelly
Richmond
Ind
Elkhart City
Indiana veteran exemption not applicable this year
Eli Stansbury an Indiana attorney states that the thousand dollar exemption law enacted by the last legislature applies to civil war veterans only in future years not the current year. The attorney clarifies the exemption status amid confusion over eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Stansbury
Indiana
Trucks Pass Through En Route From Chicago to Akron
Government transportation trucks moved through this morning on a route from Chicago to Akron Ohio. The convoy’s movement was observed by local residents and noted for its possible regional logistics impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Akron
County Federation To Meet Next Saturday in Elkhart
The Elk hart County Federation of Women's Clubs plans a convention at the Elkhart Presbyterian church next Saturday. Tickets cost 75 cents and reservations must reach club presidents by tomorrow evening. The program begins at 12 20 a m with a reception, singing, invocations, speeches, reports from clubs and area leaders in Elkhart Goshen Nappanee Rochester and So Send with Miss Jessie Lieb chairing and Mrs A J Dillon as district chair.
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Elkhart County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Presbyterian Church, Elkhart
Fred Seidel
Vine Street
Hart
Luella Clark
Ee Ferrata
Isabelle Wineland
G. W. Spohn
Federation
A. Dillon
Rochester Organization of County Federation
Minnetonka
Cara Roma
Alcine Webster
Chubs Goshen
Harris Oppenheim
Nappanee
Charles Matschler
Elckhart
Women's Council
State Chamber of
Government Loses Millions in Operation of Railroads
Government losses in operating the railroads for the first quarter reached 130 million dollars. The class one lines earned 40 million for the government while obligations under the railroad control act totaled 170 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bureau of Railway Economics
Petition Denied for N Y C Rail Line Detour Viaduct
The Indiana public service commission refused the petition of the N Y C lines for a Lincoln Highway detour at the New Carlisle crossing to aid viaduct construction. The decision leaves St. Joseph county plans in place unless the railroad appeals, potentially delaying the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. C. Lines
New Carlisle
Indiana Public Service Commission
St. Joseph County
Narrow Escape for Elkhart Child Struck by Tile
Eight year old Roman Fern, son of John Fern of Elkhart, was badly hurt when a shard of sharp edged tile struck him in the neck as he led a cow. The injury occurred in Elkhart amid the incident.
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Roman
John Fern
Elkhart
Fern Land
Death of Andrew C. Johnson in South Bend home
Andrew C. Johnson of Bremen died at his son William J. Johnson's home after a 15 week illness. Born in Sweden he had spent 40 years as a resident of South Bend.
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Andrew ¢. Johnson
William J. Johnson
Bremen
Sweden
South Bend
Burglars Hit Laporte Stores Steal $51
Amateur burglars entered the H. R. Klockstein grocery in Laporte and secured $51. They missed $2,000 left in the store cash register. The Laporte Telephone Co. office was also robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Klockstein
Laporte
Laporte Telephone Co
Lightning Strikes Barn on Gardner Farm Near Goshen
A barn on Arthur Gardner's farm four miles north of Goshen was struck by lightning during Sunday night’s storm. The damage was minimal and no further harm reported.
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Arthur Gardner
Goshen
Purchase Dodges From Local Auto Dealer
Ira Marshall bought a Dodge roadster and Joe Neater purchased a Dodge touring car through the E. J. Miller Auto Sales Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Marshall
Joe Neater
E. J. Miller Auto Sales Co
Red Meetings Reported in South Bend
Citizens claim red meetings are taking place in South Bend amid weather updates. Forecasters warn of additional rainfall, with showers likely to continue across the region.
China Appeals to Wilson for Versailles Place
Paris May 6 The Chinese delegation at the peace conference appeals to President Wilson to intervene so China can attend the presentation of the peace treaty to Germany at Versailles tomorrow. China is not on the list of 13 privileged states. The prospective list includes the United States Britain France Italy Japan Belgium Brazil Serbia Greece Poland Portugal Romania Czecho-Slovakia.
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Associated Press
Paris
Wilson
China
Versailles
United States of America
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Brazil
Serbia
Greece
Mennonite Church to Erect $25,000 Building in Goshen
The Mennonite church on South Fifth street has bought the vacant southeast corner lot at Part and Eighth streets and plans a new church costing $25,000. Most funds are raised and bids from contractors are being sought.
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The
Mennonite Church
Crossaic
South Fifth Street
Part and
Eighth Streets
Trustees Deny Sanitarium for County Infirmary
Trustees of Elkheart County Tuberculosis Association meet in Wea ver’s office and vote unanimously against establishing a sanitarium with the county infirmary. Spohn speaks. Cripe re elected attendance officer. Commencement set for June 7 at Jefferson Theatre. Weaver to handle arrangements. A local speaker will address graduates. topic on school children transport to be discussed next meeting.
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A. E. Weaver
Elkhart County Tuberculosis Association
F. Spohn
Frank J. Cripe
Jefferson Theatre
Supt. Weaver
Two Destroyers Reported Aground In Newfoundland
Associated Press from St Johns Newfoundland reports the destroyer Foote ran hard aground early today while part of a flotilla for the trans Atlantic flight. Naval officers say no immediate danger and hope to float at high water as weather improves. The destroyer Maddox drifted ashore but its situation is not serious and flotation is expected soon.
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ST. Johns Newfoundland
Foote
Navy Department
Maddox
County officials view two bridges in Qosolo and Elk Hart
County commissioners and surveyor Kinney visited Qosolo township to inspect a recently petitioned bridge site. They also examined the large bridge under construction on Elk Hart avenue over the St. Joseph river.
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Kinney
Qosolo Township
Elkhart Avenue
St. Joseph River
Mishawaka sees 50-lot addition by Northern Indiana Realty
The Northern Indiana Realty Co. has placed a Mishawaka addition of 50 lots on the market, expanding local housing opportunities. The move adds to the regional real estate activity amid ongoing development.
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Northern Indiana Realty Co
Mishawaka
Welcome Home Day Parade in Indianapolis Draws Massive Crowd
May 6 report from Indianapolis says arrangements are complete for the Welcome Home Day parade at noon. About 150 000 visitors, soldiers sailors marines nurses and welfare workers are expected to participate with 21 bands along a 48 block route. The event features a Victory Arch Court of Honor and Court of the Allies, flowers by Indiana girls, and business closures statewide. The 150th Field Artillery arrives by rail to join the procession.
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Indianapolis
Old Public Library
Ohio
Meridian
Circle
Meridian Street
New York City
Indiana
J. P. Goodrich
150Th Field Artillery
Camp Merritt
N. J
West Shore Railroad
Buffalo
New York Central
Sandusky, O
Wheat Administrator Warns CBOT on Future Trading
Julius Barnes national wheat administrator told Chicago Board of Trade members that the food administration act gives authority to control trading on exchanges and could prohibit future trading if abuse arises. He stressed the act remains in effect and his duty is imperative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Julius Barnes
National Wheat Administrator
Chicago Board of Trade
The
Food Administration
Boxing Championship Set for Toledo on July Fourth
New York May 6 Special The Jess Willard Jack Dempsey heavyweight title bout will be staged in Toledo Ohio on Friday July 4 with a 3:00 p.m. start and 12 rounds unless a knockout ends it early. If it goes the limit a referee to be chosen later will render the decision on points. Promoter Tex Rickard announced the plan last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Toledo
Ohio
Notre Dame honors Chorge Logan Duval with Laetare Medal
The Laetare Medal was awarded at Notre Dame University to Chorge Logan Duval a wealth explorer from New York by Rev John Cavanaush president of the institution The medal honors his philanthropic work aiding the Roman Catholic church advancement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame University
Chorge Logan Duval
New York
John Cavanaush
Mgr. Duval
County Agent Reports Orchard Damage From Cold Weather
County Agent G F Metager surveyed orchards across the county and found most peaches and sweet cherries killed by light cold snap while pears apples plums and sour cherries remained in excellent condition.
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G. F. Metager
Goshen Contractor Advances Copper Bros and Zook Factory Additions
J. W. Miller, a Goshen contractor, reports solid progress on the Copper Bros. and Zook factory additions at Nappanee. The plant’s enlargement reflects the company’s strongest business period to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miller
Goshen
Copper Bros
Zook
Nappanee
Goshen High to Hear Commencement Address by Wabash President
Dr. George L. Meintoch president of Wabash College is chosen to deliver the commencement address to Goshen High School graduates on Wednesday evening May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Meintoch
Wabash College
Goshen High School
Goshen College Leader to Speak at First Presbyterian
President Lape of Goshen College will speak on Sunday before the Men’s Bible class at the First Presbyterian church. This event invites church members and local residents to hear the address.
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Lape
Goshen College
First Presbyterian Church
Disappeared man George Kuhn owes unpaid note
George Kuhn who vanished from Milford home and was believed drowned in Waukee Lake is found to owe a $600 note. Residents doubt the drowning theory and think he absented himself again due to difficulties. No further search is planned.
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George Kuhn
Milford
Waukee Lake
Kuhn
Signal Corps Arrives From Bordeaux On Housatonic
Twelve officers and 414 men of the signal corps of the 113th field battalion 38th division arrive in New York from Bordeaux aboard the steamship Housatonic. The ship also carried 1,399 troops in all.
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Signal Corps
113Th
Housatonic
New York
38Th Division
National Guard of
Indiana
Kentucky
Bordeaux
8000 Men To Be Recruited For Siberia Posts
War department orders recruit 8000 men as replacement troops for American soldiers in Siberia. A replacement detachment will be organized at San Francisco and troops will be sent forward in units of 50 as they become available.
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Washington
War Department
Siberia
San Francisco
Victory Bond Subscriptions Near Two Billion Mark
Washington reports new subscriptions push the Victory Liberty Loan total above 1.9 billion dollars as officials expect the 2 billion mark to be passed before night. The treasury department announced the latest figures on May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wastiington
Treasury Department Today
Health Association To Be Formed in Indiana
A state health association is to be formed with a meeting arranged in Indianapolis. Several prominent persons and county and city health groups support the movement across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Health Association
Indianapolis
Michigan City Firm Robbed of $11 000
Thieves obtained 241004 in currency from the vault of Haskell & Barker in Michigan City after prying open a desk and learning the vault combination. The firm reports no arrests yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
Haskell & Barker Company
Parmaster
Lawyer Buhler sues Fort Wayne Journal Gazette for damages
Fort Wayne lawyer R A Buhler sues the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette for 50000 dollars claiming a March 16 1919 article damaged his good name fame and credit by alleging he represented bootleggers to get them off with light fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A. Buhler
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Journal Gazette
Buhler
Ill Judge Funk Out of Court in South Bend Area
Walter A. Funk of South Bend, judge of the St Joseph circuit court, is ill with a severe cold and confined to his home. Vernon W. Wanfleet of South Bend, formerly of Elkhart and a former judge of the superior court, acts as judge during Funk's illness.
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Funk
Walter A. Funk
South Bend
St. Joseph
Harrison Township
Elkhart County
Vernon W. Wanfleet
Elkhart
Superior Court
Fank
Congregational Meeting at First Reformed Church May 7
The annual congregational meeting will be held Wednesday evening May 7. The event includes a reception for new members election of church officers reports from all organizations and a picnic supper. Full attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Meeting
First Reformed Church
Red Cross Seeks Volunteers for May 15 Deadline
Local American Red Cross chapter calls for more women to report at the courthouse headquarters to assist with urgent relief work due by May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Red Cross
Court House
Butler Students Stage Comedy in Indianapolis
Butler University students performed the comedy Greenstockings in Indianapolis with Switich Margaret Angifn qncee starring in the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Indianapolis
Margaret Angifn Qncee
Nominations for Goshen Chamber officers close soon
Nominations for president vice president treasurer and nine directors close Wednesday with the top three votegetters becoming nominees for the May 6 election. Referendum No 1 mails to members to aid selection of department heads and officers. Three hundred eight are subscribed as the drive continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Goshen
C. Edwin Stent
Goshen Chamber of Commerce
Elkhart County
Will of Isaac Blumberg Leaves Estate to Widow for Life
The will filed in circuit court provides that Isaac Blumberg’s entire estate goes to his widow for her life with remainder to the four children, three daughters and one son, in equal shares. Carl Blumberg will serve as administrator.
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Isaac Blumberg
Real estate exchange involving Wisconsin and Indiana properties
Wendell Young of Honeyville trades 240 acres in Marathon county Wisconsin through Albert Weaver for a house and lot in the Haynes Nallinger addition Elkhart owned by Newton Haines and a house and lot in Marion Indiana owned by Archie Judar of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange of Real Estate
Wendell Young
Honeyville
Marathon County
Wisconsin
Albert Weaver
Haynes & Nallinger
Elkhart
Newton Haines
Marion
Ind
Archie Judar
South Bend City Judge Ousts Punch Boards
Judge Gilmer rules punch boards are injurious to morals and orders removal, signaling a crackdown on local gaming devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmer
South Bend
Pigeons Released At Interurban Station
Three crates of carrier pigeons were released today at the interurban station by the Mishawaka Homing club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
District Meeting of 13th district TB Associations
A meeting of the 13th district Tuberculosis Associations will be held at Plymouth on Thursday May 22. Victory Liberty Bond sales at Elk Hart amount to 317858 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
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Lanze
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N. Y. C. Railroad
Pres. Wilson
Poland
Portugal
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Czecho-Slovakia
Man
Geo. Kuhn
Red Cross
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