Peace Terms Handed to German Plenipotentiaries at Versailles
New York report outlines the Versailles treaty handed to German plenipotentiaries. It details the League of Nations covenant, territorial changes, military restrictions, reparations, and trials for Kaiser etc. The document, about 80 000 words, sets terms affecting Germany and its former allies with occupation and future guarantees.
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Versailles
New York
Paris
Osers
Germany
Aretria
Bulgaria
Turkey
League of Nations
Europe
France
Susgr
Gelenua
Denmark
East Prussia
Woman who knitted for Red Cross aids war effort
A devoted volunteer known as the IR Piloteer of Serpaper Tra has logged over 2,250 hours in Mercy Airs and Red Cross service. She trained pat corps stockinus fier coldiers and contributed substantially to wartime relief efforts.
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Serpaper Tra
Pat Corps
Stockinus Fier Coldiers
Red Cross
Wabash County Opens First Murder Trial in Years
James R Brogden stands as defendant for the March 2, 1919 shooting of A. V. Cook. A large lineup of witnesses was examined before a jury was secured.
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Wabash County
James R Brogden
A. V. Cook
Wilson Calls Extra Session of Congress for May 19
President Wilson issued a cable call for a special session to meet on Monday May 19. Secretary Tumulty stated the president could not be present at the opening of the session, and the announced date surprised Democratic leaders.
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Wilson
Congress
Washington
Tumuity
Supplementary Guarantees For France Reported In Pact
Paris sources say France, the United States, and Great Britain have agreed on supplementary guarantees for France and safety for the peace treaty. Premiers Clemenceau and Lloyd George and President Wilson are to meet and draft the final form in the morning. the pact will be public.
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Associated Press
Paris
Havas
France
United States
Great Britain
Echo de Paris
Clemenceau
Lloyd George
Wilson
Baker Announces All Yanks Will Return by August
Secretary Baker announced that by August the last man of the American expeditionary forces will be withdrawn from France. He based the estimate on a monthly movement of 300,000 troops to the United States.
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Baker
Washington
France
United States
German Delegates Sign Treaty Without Indemnity
Paris May 7 German delegates at the peace conference say they will sign the peace treaty but insist Germany will not pay any indemnity.
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Paris
Germany
Cor corporal Peter Jimnes Pederson dies of tuberculosis abroad
Cor Pederson, son of Niles Pederson of Eihart, contracted tuberculosis while serving in the air service before the war and died in a sanitarium at La Fanta Cad. He left Eikhart for Dia Fanta six weeks earlier. his father, stepmother and sister survive.
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Peter Jimnes Pederson
Niles Pederson
Eihart
Plo
National Air Service
America
Germany
la Fanta
Cad
Eikhart
Dia Fanta
Christler Mrs Eugene Christler Dead at 60
Mortuary record reports Mrs Eugene Christler age 60 of Middlebury area died at home after a long illness. She is survived by husband and three children including Howard Christler of White Pigeon and Mrs Frank Hoover and Addie Christler. Funeral services set Friday from the home with burial at Bethel Cemetery near Langrade.
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Christler
Eugene Christler
Mid- Mebury
Foward Christler
White Pigeon
Mich
Frank Hoover
West of Middlebury
Addie Christler
Lome
Bethel Cemetery
Lagrande
Directors Inspect Interurban Railway
Alfred F. E. Detcieh and son of Tad isnapolis, directors of the CLS. BL & N. 2 By company were in South Bend and with BR. R. Smith, general manager, A. Be. Hollar, transportation superintendent and Harry Wair, lawyer, inspected the road from South Bend to Michigan City. A special car met the directors at Elkhart and conveyed the party to Michigan City.
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Alfred FE. Tdetcieh
Tadisnapolis
CLS. BL & N. 2
South Bend
BR. R. Smith
A. Be. Hollar
Harry Wair
Michigan City
Elkhart
Portrait of Captain Peck in Rainbow Division parade
A photo cutout shows Captain S A teaf troshen of the 10th Regiment Field Artillery Rainbow Division with Regimental Adjutant Captain Peck. The image stems from Camp Merritt Jersey City and today Captain Peck marched in the Indianapolis parade.
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SA Teaf Troshen
10Th Regiment
Field Artillery
Rainbow Division
Peck
Regiumental
Camp Merritt
Jersey City
Indianapolis
New Paris and South Bend Firms Formations and Dissolutions
Secretary of State Roach records show New Paris banker Company with $15,000 capital for building materials and directors Henry I. Isbell Bert P. Sprague Ralph W. Sprague. Meinory Geos Company listed for dissolution in South Bend. South Bend Battery Service Company in South Bend with $10,000 capital for electrical supplies and directors ELA Bennett Delia Woo Shafer Harry W. Brewster.
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New Paris Banker Company
New Paris
Capital
Henry I. Isbell
Bert P. Sprague
Ralph W. Sprague
Meinory Geos Company
South Bend
South Bend Battery Service Company
South Bena
Ela. Bennett
Delia Woo Shafer
Harry W. Brewster
Laporte Lawsuit Over Damages from Paved Madison Street
In Laporte the city admits Win Ahlborn contractor lost 1400 dollars when the Northern Indiana Railway Co laid tracks outside the curb line during Madison street paving. The city engineer testified. Ahlborn sues Laporte for 25000 pounds in damages.
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Laporte
Win
Ahlborn
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Madison Street
Montana War vets Doty family returns home
Frank Doty and his sons Kenneth and Estel, all former World War I servicemen from Montana, have returned to the United States. The father is reported in a New York hospital.
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Frank Doty
Kenneth
Estel
Montana
Warsaw
United States
New York
Shrubbery Memorial Planted by Goshen School Officials
Cham berlain school on North Fifth street honors Mayor Daniel J. Troyer with a memorial shrubbery. Plants donated by Mrs Calista Gortner and Miss Elizabeth Rockwell. Troyer served as principal at the school and earlier in Goshen at Rock Run and Madison Street High School.
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Chamberlain
North Fifth Street
Daniel J. Troyer
Calista Gortner
Elizabeth Rockwell
Treyer
Goshen
Rock Run School
High
Madison Street
Big Crowd in Elkhart for Indiana G A R Encampment Parade
A large crowd gathered in Elkhart to witness the Indiana state G A R encampment parade. Ideal weather prevailed as the event opened yesterday and will continue through tomorrow with high attendance.
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Elkhart
Indiana State
Will of Jacob Swoveland Filed for Probate
The will of Jacob M. Swoveland valuing an estate over $100000 was filed for probate in the circuit court. Executed August 29, 1911 it directs all personal property to his widow Susan Swoveland with the remainder to be split equally among four daughters Elzina Rarick Matrona Stuart Susie Domer and Myra Swoveland. William A Hoover named executor.
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Jacob M. Swoveland
Hiss
Susan Swoveland
Elzina Rarick
Matrona Stuart
Susie Domer
Myra Swoveland
William A. Hoover
Railway officials note delay in New Carlisle gateway project
Two New York Central officials in South Bend said action by Central attorneys is being considered before a public service commission order. The commission requires grade separation and a subway shell work to start by June and finish by December 31.
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New York Central
New Carlisle
South Bend
C. Hubbell
Bergrand Walker
Public Service Commission
County awards wing wall contract for Pike street bridge
The board of county commissioners awarded the wing wall construction for the Pike street bridge to Charles Rock of New Paris for 1250 dollars, with William P. Routsong as the other bidder. Also 22 road petitions were filed with proofs of posting and publication and referred to the county engineer and viewers for report at the May 26 hearing and action on June 3.
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Board of County Commissioners
Pike Street
Charles Rock
New Paris
William P. Routsong
Journalist John B Stoll builds Observed and Noted feature
John B Stoll of South Bend, a long time northern Indiana journalist, has edited papers in Ligonier Elkhart La Porte and South Bend and now writes the Observed and Noted editorial feature in the Kendallville News Sun.
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John B. Stoll
South Bend
Indiana
Ligonier
Elkhart
Laporte
Kendallville
Monument to Henry B Richardson to be unveiled in New Albany
A memorial monument for Henry B Richardson, a New Albany African American sailor who died at sea, is planned for unveiling on Memorial Day. Comrades raised funds to finance the tribute.
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Henry B. Richardson
New Albany
Richardson
Mrs. S. A. Wrigley Very Ill in Albion Home
Mrs. S A Wrigley age 90 of Albion is very ill with rheumatism at her home. Recovery is not expected. Her son is Judge L H Wrigley of the Noble Whitley circuit court.
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S. A. Wrigley
Albion
L. H. Wrigley
Noble-Whitley Circuit Court
Joint Hospital Planned for Four Counties
A joint tuberculosis hospital is planned to serve Marshall Fulton Pulaski and Starke counties. The exact location has not yet been determined.
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Marshall
Fulton
Pulaski
Starke
Marion man dies after nine days unconscious
John A. Hunt died at his Marion home after being unconscious for 213 hours following a collision when his auto was struck by an interurban near Marion.
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John A. Hunt
Marion
Property Sale on Emerson Street Transfer Completed
Melvis Detweiler sold property on South Emerson Street to W. Irwin Duker of South Main Street. The sale was arranged through M. V. Kesler agency.
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Melvis Detweiler
South Emerson Street
W. Irwin Duker
South Main Street
M. V. Kesler
Lewis D Colt Trial At Fond Du Lac For Murder
Former Goshen man Lewis D Colt faces murder charges in Fond du Lac for the death of his wife last December. Prosecutors allege a fatal shooting occurred in their shared residence, with authorities filing formal charges and pursuing a conviction based on forensic and witness evidence.
Murder Trial in Fond du Lac Probes Cost Case
Emery E. Austin of Goshen attends the trial of Lewis D. Cost for the December 21 wife murder in Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Evidence expected by Thursday night as the defense questions the emotional sanity amid the traditional triangle motive.
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Fond DU Lac
Wis
Lewis Cost
Elkhart Woman Among Indiana Civil War Nurses
Mrs Mollie Mott of Elkhart is one of six Indiana women who served as nurses during the Civil War. She attended encampments in doubt and spent nearly three years in hospitals 13 14 and 21 at Nashville with the Army of the Tennessee. She belongs to Shiloh Field Womans Relief Corps.
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Elkhart
Indiana
Mollie Mott
Uistana
Former Russian Bolshevik Ambassador Shot by Polish Forces
Copenhagen May 7 Polish newspapers report Polish forces captured Vilna and shot Adolph Joffe the former Russian Bolshevik ambassador at Berlin.
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Copenhagen
Vilna
Adolph Joffe
Berlin
Deliberate Murder Trial Proceedings Near Jury Return
The case centers on a planned murder as the jury nears selection. Cost sits in a smart suit with his mother sister and neighbors including Emery E. Austin and Harold Cost, a forthcoming state witness. The drawing process extends hours with 12 jurors retained and held by the sheriff before opening defense by I J Fel Rennz.
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Emery E. Austin
Goshen
Harold
Cost
Harold Cost
I. J. Felrenz
St. Page
Former Prison Official Jailed for aiding Escape
Paul Smith, formerly an officer in a Michigan city prison, is jailed in LaPorte awaiting trial on charges he aided life prisoner Firmer Shearer to escape on January 5. Shearer, a trusted warden’s office employee, was supplied a citizen’s suit and allowed to leave.
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Laporte
Ind
Paul Smith
Michigan City
Firmer Shearer
Shearer
Smith
Assessor J F Guthrie Dies by Gunshot at Home
J F Guthrie aged 48 assessor of Washington County Oregon Salem area ended his life at his Lovina home with a shotgun following illness from influenza.
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J. F. Guthrie
Washington County
Salem
Lovina
Meeting Tonight at First English Lutheran Church
A congregational meeting of the First English Lutheran Church will be held at the church this evening starting at 7 30 oclock.
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First English Lutheran Church
Vaudeville Shows at Pucklen Theater Elkhart
Two vaudeville performances were staged at the Pucklen theater in Elkhart with donations totaling 350 dollars for the Y M C A. The event supported the local YMCA while entertaining theatergoers with acts.
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Pucklen
Elkhart
Sherry's to Close as Prohibition Shifts Business
Sherry the owner announces the New York cafe will close due to national prohibition. She plans to reopen as a confectionery store offering sweets and light fare.
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Sherry
New York
Tell
Charles Schmidt 61 Dies in Ann Arbor Hospital
Charles Schmidt age 61 of Niles Michigan died in University of Michigan Hospital Ann Arbor where he had been under treatment for a week.
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Charles Schmidt
Niles, Mich
University of Michigan Hospital
Ann Arbor
Boy Missing in Niles After Shelter from Home
Arthur Canfield a 14 year old resident of Niles Michigan is reported missing from his home. Authorities describe him as pale and slender with short brown hair. He was last seen near his residence while en route to a place called Twele Tom's Cab vF and has not been located despite searches by police and volunteers.
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Arthur Canfield
Niles, Mich
Enroute
Tom's Cab
Laporte Man Arrested for Public Slurs Toward Women
Guy Wehlmar of Laporte is under arrest after standing before a cigar store and making insulting remarks to passing women. The incident occurred in Laporte where he spent much of his time.
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Guy Wehlmar
Laporte
Auburn Plans Purchase of Motor Fire Truck
Auburn officials move to acquire a motor fire truck, aiming to upgrade equipment for citywide fire response and safety. The decision comes amid budget discussions and city timeframes for procurement.
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Auburn
Indianapolis and Marion County Exceed Victory Loan Quota
Indianapolis and Marion County surpassed its Victory Loan quota of 17,605,500 dollars, with subscriptions tallied at 11:45 p.m. last night. The executive committee announced the county had met its allotment earlier, continuing the push before Welcome Home Day.
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Indianapolis
Marion County
Court House News Summary of Local Civil and Family Proceedings
The notice reports Leander Andersen filing in circuit court appealing a district tax dispute claiming 162.54 due on property stated as tax free. seeks 20 judgment. Andersen also acted as administrator for Leonora Andersen with a 700 bond and pending appraisement of personal property. The piece notes Leo Hirsch charged with no statutory offense and Schlotterback divorce from Grover Schlotterback with custody and non remarriage terms.
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Leander Anderson
Carl E. Mishler
Elkhart
Circuit
Leander Andersen
Leonora Andersen
Bridge parties raise funds for state charity drive
The Tri Kappas host a series of bridge events to support the state charity fund. The first gathering is Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs Chas FE Gorham's home. Penns may be paid by phoning YRS or 697 before Monday. Admission 50 cents per person. The Thimble society of Trinity Lutheran church is hosted tomorrow at Mrs Sears Gardner’s home, North Fifth Street, by Mrs Gardner and Mrs Burt Weyburn. The Bible Class of the First Methodist church meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs J E Baker at 421 South Sixth Street. Bring a thimble to sew for the Red Cross.
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Tri-Kappas
Chas
FE. Gorham
Penn
Thimble Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sears Gardner
North Fifth Street
Gardner
Burt Weyburn
First Methodist Church
J. E. Baker
South Sixth Street
The
Red Cross
Local Divorce Case Seeks New Trial in May Term
Leroy A. Conrad through Deah and Deahl filed a motion in the circuit court for a new trial. His wife Louisa C. Conrad was granted a divorce years ago and he was ordered to pay support, which he failed to provide. On April 1 he was arraigned for contempt of court and ordered to pay $100. The motion will be considered in the May term.
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Leroy A. Conrad
Deah & Deahl
Louisa C. Conrad
St Joseph County Council Approves Funds for Road Program
The St Joseph enmey South Bend council appropriated $10,000 to defray expenses of an improved roads program. The money will be used to pay the salary of D. Moomaw county road engineer and to provide him with office furniture and necessary assistance.
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St. Joseph Enmey
South Bend
Indiana blind school closes over funds shortage
The Indiana state blind school in Indianapolis closed due to lack of funds. Classes ended one month earlier than usual as students worked overtime to finish the year.
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Indiana State Blind School
Indianapolis
Cow Drowned After Wabash Flood In Bivffton Pasture
A cow tied in a pasture along the Wabash river at Bivffton was drowned when the stream rose six feet after heavy rainfall, highlighting flood dangers in rural farms.
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Wabash
Bivffton
Great crowd in Indianapolis welcomes troops home
A large, enthusiastic crowd gathered in Indianapolis to greet returning troops during a homecoming celebration. Local officials praised the servicemen and expressed gratitude for their service.
Indianapolis Parade Honors World War Fighters
In Indianapolis on May 7 a five mile parade welcomed fifteen thousand soldiers sailors marines nurses and other uniformed personnel. The procession moved along solid sidewalks lined by crowds while wounded servicemen rode in cars. A treaty of peace abstract for Germany was reported as the wires carried the news.
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Indianapolis
Germany
Indiana
Sons and Daughters
South Shore Threatens to Withdraw From South Bend
The South Shore Traction line threatens to withdraw from South Bend after the city council adopts two ordinances. One would limit the company to two cars per train and another to reduce voltage from 660 to a lower level.
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South Bend
South Shore Traction Line
Pullman Hi
Chicago
Michigan City
Gary
Bend
South Bend Fells
Indiana Deaths Claim Several Residents Across Counties
A rundown of local deaths includes Charles King 5 Elwood plumber who died of heart disease on an Anderson street. Daniel Whittenberger 94 Akron Fulton county survivor of an 1835 colony. Mrs Fred Cone 31 Whitby county after seven hours illness from a ruptured brain vessel. Cyrus Widup a Whitley county former teacher died in Parsons Kansas. Henry Teeders Avilla learned of wife’s death in Ann Arbor Michigan, and collapsed from heart disease. R Parker Smith Fort Wayne pneumonia victim. Jacob Klingel Bend harness maker 74 years old. F A McKinzie Quincy Michigan flour miller died in Pittsburgh hospital. Mrs Avis Brassard 39 South Bend heart ailment, sister of Charles Thornton Elkhart. Claude Ashley 38 South Bend double pneumonia death.
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Daniel Whittenberger
Akron
Fultom
Whittenberger
Fred Cone
Whitby County
R. Parker Smith
Fort Wayne
Jacob Klingel
Bend
F. A. McKinzie
Quincy
Mich
Pittsburg
Avis M. Brassard
So. Bend
Charles Thornton
Elkhart
Claude Ashley
South Bend
No Appropriation For Returnees Homecoming
Whitley county council at Columbia City did not make an appropriation to cover expenses for returned soldiers and sailors attending the 150th field artillery Rainbow Division homecoming in Indianapolis today.
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Whitley County
Columbia City
150Th Field Artillery
Indianapolis
Spohn Sells Dodge in Exchange for Buick Coupe
Samuel F. Spohn sold his Dodge coupe and purchased a Buick coupe in a straightforward vehicle exchange. The transaction transfers ownership and adds the Buick to Spohn’s garage.
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Samuel F. Spohn
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