Germany protests peace terms in terms of impracticable and unbearable
Paris dispatches report Germany will submit a counter proposal for peace based on a lasting pact of nations. President Ebert proclaims in Berlin that the central empire rejects Versailles terms as unbearable. Other notes say Chinese delegates may demand a written Japanese restoration of Shantung before joining the treaty. President Wilson plans to send the understanding with France to the U S Senate.
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Paris
Wiser
Versailles
Gaermanay
Berlin
Hbert
Fom
Freyr
Pitume
Chama
Pita
Etha Tt
Council of Three
Japan
Shantung Peninsula
Kiso Chau
Chin
Wilson
United States Senate
France
Wuld
Germany
Clemenceau
Austrian peace delegation to Paris likely Wednesday
Austrian peace delegates will leave Vienna and reach Paris probably Wednesday after the French foreign office was advised. Earlier messages said they would arrive Monday. In another incident Fred Chamberlain was shot in the arm and two others injured at Wabai during a birthday celebration when Fred Mackner fired on a crowd. he was arrested for assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vienna
Fred Chamberlaain
Wabai
Fred Mackner
Acme factory rider touts high gear bicycle feat
Albert Stillman of the Acme factory rode a $20 year bicycle up Wilden hill in Goshen. The feat appears improbable given the gear and is claimed to be among the highest gear bicycles in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Albert Stillman
Acme
Wilden Hill
Goshen
Winel
Col Studebaker Seeks Lake Survey for Pure Water
Col George M Studebaker of South Bend requests a survey of a nearby lake to assess its suitability as a source of pure water. The move aims to secure a reliable municipal supply for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M
Hotel Project Planned on County Jail Site in Huntington
A $200,000 hotel is projected for Huntington on the site of the county jail. The plan places a new lodging facility on government land to boost local tourism and economic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington
President Wilson Attitude on Fiame Report Wrong
Reports from Paris claimed Wilson supported cession of Fiame to 1925 but White House dispatches called it absolute fiction. Paris advices said he stood opposed to Italy’s claim to the Adriatic port and would address Congress after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Paris
Wilson
Aly
White House
Italy
United States
Congress
Reparation Talks On Austria Hungary Ahead Of Conference
In Paris on Friday May, President Wilson and Premiers Lloyd George and Clemenceau debated the reparation owed by Austria Hungary and the financing for Germany Austria Hungary Poland and other smaller European nations. Financial experts were called in to work out a plan to resolve the financial problem and apportion payments among former empire territories and allied partners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Austria-Hungary
Wilson
Lloyd George
Clemenceau
Germany
Austria- Hungary
Poland
Hydroplanes Resume Transatlantic Cruise From Halifax
Two American hydroair planes resumed their voyage from Rockaway Beach New York heading to Trepassey Newfoundland en route to Portugal. The crews plan to begin a transatlantic crossing next week as part of the exploratory cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haliban
NOS
Enmissiores
N.C
Rockaway Beach
N.Y
Trepasey
Portugal
Agores
Road Dispute Settled in Kosciusko County
The Kosciusko county road dispute near Mentone was settled after commissioners from Kosciusko Fulton and Marshall counties rejected the improvement citing ignored specifications. The five mile western road built by Wm Coin of Frankfort involved about $18 000 with Chas McClamrock Cain's bondsman becoming a party to the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko County
Mentone
Frankfort
Kosciusko
Fulton
Marshall
Chas. McClamrock
Cain
Hebrew Ladies Aid Divides Benefit Funds Across Charities
The society allocated proceeds from a recent picture show to Jewish War Sufferers Goshen Chapter A RK Salvation Army United Local Charities Denver Consumptive Hospital Cleveland Orphans Home.
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Hebrew Ladies’ Aid Society
Goshen
A. RK
Salvation Army
United Local Charities
Denver
Col
Consumptive Hospital
Cleveland, C
Orphans’ Home
Makes His Appearance in English Indiana Man Returns
John Hubbard aged 75 who left English Indiana forty four years ago has reappeared in the mountains of California He was missed when his wife remarried and is now a widow Explanations are to be made by authorities or family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hubbard
California
Farmers contract 12 miles of electric line near Bremen
Thirty two progressive farmers residing southeast of Bremen have contracted with Arthur Keyser of Muncie to build 12 miles of electric line for which they will receive electric current from Bremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremen
Arthur Keyser
Muncie
Breaks in Elkhart Plate Glass Over Hooked Iron Hit
A plate glass pane valued at 100 dollars in Geo Youngs grocery at Elkhart was shattered when an iron hook from a chain attached to a motor truck was thrown at it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Young’s
Elkhart
Would Sell Lot at Jefferson and Lafayette Boulevards
A. Carlisle of South Bend proposes selling a lot at Jefferson and Lafayette boulevards for erecting a Victory building in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Carlisle
South Bend
Jefferson and
Lafayette Boulevards
Gary Lawyer Wins One Cent Jury Verdict
Gary attorney Samuel D. Welcher sued for fees of 450 dollars. Porter County jury awarded the lawyer one cent as full payment, ending the case.
Enlarging Business in Nappanee Confectionery
James Turres, once with the Olympia Candy Kitchen in Goshen, plans to enlarge his Nappanee confectionery business. He aims to expand production and storefront capacity to meet growing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Turres
Olympia Candy Kitchen
Goshen
South Bend Woman Ends Her Life In Front Of Mirror
Mrs. Anthony Kucharski, 66, reportedly planned suicide at her South Bend home. She placed herself on a box before a mirror and cut her throat, dying shortly after transfer to Epworth hospital. Police found bloodstains and evidence of a deliberate act. She is survived by a husband, one sister, and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Kucharski
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Kucharski
Naval Balloon Race Postponed in Akron Weather
Akron Ohio May 10 the naval balloon race slated for this afternoon was postponed at 1 45 o clock due to unfavorable weather heavy rains south and east of Akron affect the balloons route The race will start tomorrow at 4 pm if weather permits
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Naval Air Station
Chamber of Commerce Officers Named by Ballot
B. F. Deahl was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce by ballot. Other officers and board members were chosen from among local business leaders to lead the organization.
Goshen Chamber Elects Officers at Largely Attended Meeting
A large Goshen Chamber of Commerce gathering elected officers for the new term in Knights of Pythias hall. Benjamin F. Deahl was chosen president with a unanimous ballot after initial results. Other officers include James Wilkinson vice president and William H. Charnley director of Public Affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce of
Goshen
Knights of Pythias
Benjamin F. Deahl
James Wilkinson
C. Edwin Stout
Herbert H. Gortner
Samuel F. Spohn
William H. Charnley
Grover E. Metzger
Robert Hudson
Chamber of Commerce
Joseph A. Bewue
J. W. Replegle
J. J. Mixhler
O. M. Kinnison
Rollin Kelly
G. Slate
W. H. Charnley
Samuel F. Spohon
Spohn
Mr. Deahl
List of Children Arranged for Steer Sale at County Fair
A roster of boys and girls who asked to take one of the steers for the Goshen merchants sale to be staged on the streets after the farming annual County Fair. Participants include Elmer Rogers Dwight Smoker Nod ie J Miller Harry Yoder Walter Zoder Clarence Nafsinger Dorathy Marty Foster Gorusch Kenneth Bordner Geo Mishler Paul Warner Dale Acour Dorothy Myers Jemuel Snyder Myers. The Truth Publishing Co Etk Rgrt adds a $100 purse to be awarded in nine prizes from 25 to 2 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Faming
Elmer Rogers
Dwight Smoker
Nodie J. Miller
Harry Yoder
Walter Zoder
Clarence Nafsinger
Dorothy Marty
Foster Gorusch
Kenneth Bordner
Geo. Mishler
Paul Warner
Dale Acour
Fern Hershbarger
Reussell Bordner
Raymond Long
Dorothy Myers
Jemuel Snyder
Myers
the Truth Publishing Co
Etk Rgrt
Victory Liberty Loan Exceeds State Quota In Midwest
Reports from Washington and Indianapolis indicate the Victory Liberty loan has likely passed the top with no official prediction yet. In Indiana’s Seventh District 68 counties reported subscriptions exceeding the $81,552,500 state quota by noon today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Victory Liberty
Indianapolis
Victory Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve District
German Peace Delegates Ready for Berlin Consultation
PARIS May 10 German peace went negotiators are at liberty to return to Berlin for government consultation if they desire. Such a move would not imply breaking off negotiations, according to conference circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Wenipotentiaries
Berlin
Assessed Valuation Figures Rise Under New Indiana Tax Law
The total assessed value of property in Indiana is expected to exceed 5 billion dollars after the first year under the new state tax law. The board reviews will be very busy as assessments average around 2.25 billion dollars under last spring’s basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Presbyterian Service Music Program at Eleven
Morning worship at the Presbyterian church features a program at 11 o clock with solo My Redeemer and My Lord by Mrs Robt Kelly Anthem Zion s Ways do Languish from Gallia by Gounod Quartet My Mother s Prayer Wheedon with Mrs Kelly Mrs Stout and others Organ Prelude Solace by Barbier Miss Kronk The Men s Bible Class will attend Sermon Behold Thy Mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly Wilk
Presbyterian Church
My Redeemer
Dudley Buck
Robt. Kelly
Zion
Gownod
Gallia
Barbier
Miss Kronk
Indiana Wheat Condition Steady At 60 Million Bushel Expectation
The wheat condition in Indiana remains practically the same as last month, indicating a 60,000,000 bushel state crop per a today report by Geo. C. Bryant field agent of the USDA Bureau of Crop Estimates. Hessian fly appears in two northern counties with some plants showing yellowing possibly signaling a damaging disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Geo. C. Bryant
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Stark Sues Eli Paulmer Over Note for $140.35
Superior Court records Henry L. Stark filing suit against Eli and E. T. Paulmer seeking judgment for 140.35 on a note. H. E. Bucklen, receiver for St. Joseph Valley Railroad, reported sale of former company real estate in Angola to E. A. Goodman and Co. for 5500, and the sale was approved.
Cemetery Work Day at Jackson West of Benton
Invitation to a cemetery work event at Jackson cemetery west of Benton on Wednesday May 14. Attendees should bring a rake and grub bing tooth, and ladies should bring baskets as you will get hungry raking leaves. High interest noted in the cemetery activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Cemetery
Benton
Fort Wayne Man Accidentally Shot by Companion
Charles Jorden of Fort Wayne was accidentally shot by George Noll near the city while they rode together. Jorden now at St. Joseph hospital Fort Wayne with doctors stating he will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jorden
Fort Wayne
George Noll
Jordan
St. Joseph Hospital
Indiana Tax Hoard Policy Delays Bond Issues
The Indiana state tax board policy reportedly blocks bond issues and slows many applications. Officials assess impacts on funding and project timelines as applicants face delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Bank of Bremen to Erect New Building
The Union Bank of Bremen plans to erect a five story building, signaling growth for the city’s financial district. Local officials expect increased business activity and improved street-level commerce once construction progresses.
New York Central Bridge Span Knocked Into River
One span of the New York Central bridge at Three Rivers was knocked into the St Joseph River when a freight train backing toward the bridge derailed. The caboose struck the girders, dislodging the end of the span and impeding the structure.
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New York Central
Three Rivers
St. Joseph River
Wheat disease spotted near Granite City spreading concerns
A serious wheat disease resembling a known outbreak has appeared near Granite City and Tit and may be present in Indiana. Early field reports show circular patches five to twenty five feet across with stunted plants, much shorter than surrounding growth, prompting calls for immediate确认.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite City
Indiana
Goshen Men to Enter Oil Business in Queen City
P. R. Zook of South Mainstreet, formerly with Goshen Milk Condensing Co., will depart Monday for Queen City Texas to engage in oil ventures. He has bought substantial stock in Midwest Petroleum Co. and several Goshen men tied to the project will follow in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Zook
South Mainstreet
Goshen Milk Condensing Co
Queen City
Texas
Midwest Petroleum Co
Goshen
South Bend Grocer Released After Habeas Corpus Battle
Ignatz Mittermeyer a South Bend grocer and his wife were arrested for alleged propagandizing meetings with the belyeviki. He secured release from St. Joseph county jail through habeas corpus proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignatz Mittermeyer
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Scarlet fever hits Wabash County with rising cases
Nearly 100 cases reported as Scarlet fever ravages Wabash County. Three Haag children die and three more family members are ill, prompting concern for local families and health officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash County
Andrew Haag
Wabash
Federated Clubs Meet in Elkhart Today
The Elkhart County Federation of Women's Clubs holds a convention at First Presbyterian Church Elkhart with broad county attendance. Mrs. A J Dillon of Rochester chairs the district and delivers the principal address. Goshen attendees include Mrs. W H Rood Mrs. W O Vallette Mrs Harris Oppenberg and Miss Nellie Albright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Ed Frankenstein Plans Home At Seventh Street Corner
Ed Frankenstein arranges construction of a fine home on the southwest corner lot at Seventh Street and Plymouth Avenue, purchased from Nathan Salinger of Gary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Frankenstein
Seventh Street
Plymouth Avenue
Nathan Salinger
Gary
Shelbyville Abandons Sane Fourth of July Plan
Shelbyville will drop the calmer Fourth of July concept this year, returning to the historically noisy celebration that has been largely abandoned in recent times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Tax Hike Blamed by Indianapolis Barbers
Indianapolis barbers raise prices citing a new federal tax on cosmetics and inform customers the increase was necessary. The move affects local shops as they adjust price lists and reassure patrons about service value amid the tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Eight Hour Day Set For American Railways Express Co
Eight hour day for employees of the American Railways Express Co. becomes effective with wage adjustments noted. Officials indicate standard hours and updated pay scales across affected departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railways Express Co. Nw
Elkhart County Seeks Boost to Victory Liberty Loan Quota
County chair B F Deahl announced Elkhart is about 250 000 short of its 1 350 000 quota. Banks report varied progress with Wakarusa Citizens 14 350 of 20 000, Elkhart Citizens Trust 40 000 of 110 000, Bristol 9 000 of 35 000. Need accelerate subscriptions to reach total within days.
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B. F. Deahl
Elkhart County
Victory
Liberty Loan
Stanford Willard Bank
Citizens
Wakarusa
Citizens Trust Co
Elkhart
Bristol Bank
Goshen
Deaht
Citizens’ Trust Co
NC 3 Makes Fresh Start After Propeller Trouble
HALIFAX May 10 The American naval airplane NC 3, forced by propeller trouble to return here after cruising about 50 miles toward Trepassey Newfoundland, prepared for a new takeoff at 12 35 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
N.C. 3
Trepassey
Newfoundand
Elkhart Hosts Eastern Division Oratorical Contest
The Eastern division event of the Northern Indiana association was held in Elkhart last evening. Ruth Lechlitner Mishawaka won the girls division with Dorothy Wablin Laporte second. Lindsey Long South Bend won the boys title. Benjamin Priser Mishawaka was runner up.
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Northern Indiana Association
Elkhart
Ruth Lechlitner
Misha- Wika
Dorothy Wablin
Laporte
Lindsey Long
South Bend
Benjamin Priser
Mishawaka
Bentragin Prise
Dorothy Kablin
Patsy
Ethel Zartuian
Goshen High School
LC. Keller
Goshen
Rust
Bristol
Hare
Conley
Indiana
Congress of Farmers To Meet In October
Jos hua Strange of Marion is chairman of the Farmers' National Congress and has issued the official call for the next annual session to be held October 28 31 at Hagerstown Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress of Farmers
Marion
Joshua Strange
Farmers’ National Congress
Hagerstown
Millersburg High to Hold Commencement in Opera House
The Millersburg High School annual commencement will take place Monday at 8 15 pm in the Millersburg Opera House. State Superintendent L H Hines will deliver the address and Rogers Orchestra will provide music. Graduates are Erma Christman Donald Hollenbaugh Edward Mason Harold Rink Donald Garman Lois Rex Jesse Niles and Fila Kennery.
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Millersburg High School
Millersburg Opera House
L. H. Hines
Rogers Orchestra
Erma Christman
Donald Hollenbaugh
Edward Mason
Harold Rink
Donald Garman
Lois Rex
Jesse Niles
Fila Kennery
First M E Church Tomorrow Program
The program lists morning services with the anthem The Festival Te Deum and solo by Mrs Helen Chariton Blough, vespers with Saviour When Night Involves the Sky and solo by Mr Royal Woolpert, and anthem I Will Never Leave Thee by Philo Ottis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Church
Clough
Helen Chariton Blough
Shelly
Mr. Royal Woolpert
Philo-Ottis
Coldwater man buys local Chicago News Agency
George Bernard of Coldwater Michigan has purchased the local Chicago News Agency from J.H. Vorbis and will take possession at once. He plans to move his family to Coldwater and reside in the Chas. Kutz property on South Third Street. Vorbis will relocate to La Porte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bernard
Coldwater, Mich
J.H. Vorbis
Chicago
Chas. Kutz
South Third Street
Mr. Vorbis
Laporte
Contributions From Indiana and Kentucky Reach 327221.60
Contributions from Indiana and Kentucky to the American Red Cross second war fund in April totaled 327221 dollars and 60 cents, reflecting regional support for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kentucky
Elkhart Boy Scouts Camp at Eagle Lake
Elkhart scouts plan a camp at Eagle Lake. Local troop members will take part in outdoor activities, tying knots, and learning camping skills under supervision. The event emphasizes teamwork and early summer outdoor preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Lake
Elkhart Boy Scouts
Eagie Lake
Demobilization Army Passes Two Million Mark
Demobilization figures reach over two million in milestone as war ends reduce military personnel in the nation. Officials report steady declines across services with prospective closures and reassignment underway.
Demobilization of US Army Tops Two Million
Washington May 10 official word from March chief of staff shows the demobilization of the war army has passed 2,000,000. More than 1,000,000 troops have returned from France and April’s movement totaled 308,178. Forecasts indicate by August 1 the American force in France and Germany will be reduced to about 225,924 officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
France
Germany
Twenty Five Medals Spread Among Liberty Loan Workers
Twenty five medals made from metal taken from captured German helmets were distributed to Liberty Loan workers in Elkhart County by B. Deal county chairman. The medals issued by the U S Treasury are handsome and each of the county's six banks will receive a German helmet. Flags and banners will be awarded later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
2. B. Deal
United States Treasury Department
Horse Kicks Out Boy’s Left Eye In Barn Incident
Joseph Brown 17 son of Mr and Mrs Ira Brown near Wakarusa fed horses in a rear barn when a horse kicked him fracturing his skull and badly injuring his left eye. doctors at General Hospital Elkhart performed the eye removal after rushing him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Ira Brown
Wakarusa
General Hospital
Elkhart
Death of Charles McBride son of Indiana judge
Charles McBride 47 son of Judge R W McBride of Indianapolis formerly Elkhart died in Chicago from influenza complications. He served as adjutant to his father in the 157th Indiana during the Spanish American War. Surviving are his parents a brother and sister. The judge faced a close loss for commander at the Indiana G A R encampment in Elkhart and a hotel room burglary occurred during the same trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McBride
R. W. McBride
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Chicago
McBride
Bucklen
Indiana
Waterloo
Ind
157Th
Geo. M. Studebaker
South Bend
Elkhart Review
Building Tennis Courts On Lincoln Avenue Site
Two tennis courts and a croquet ground are being built on the north end of the Laura Kindiz estate at Lincoln avenue and Sixth street behind the former dwelling now used by the Men’s Bible class of the First Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Kindiz
Lincoln Avenue
Sixth Street
First Presbyterian Church
Guardianship Suit Filed by Troyer Attorney
Jacob C. Troyer by attorney A. Zook files guardianship suit in the circuit court against David Troyer alleging improvidence and deceit in handling affairs. The document seeks court appointment of a guardian to manage the minor’s or protected person’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob C. Troyer
A. 8
Zook
David <. Troyer
Spe
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Belling
Fiame
Division of Funds
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Organi
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Retary
Jos. M. Farrell
Herbert H. Garner
Joseph M. Farrell
Charles A. Aitken
Louis Simon
Samuel F. Spohh
Charles E. Gorham
William H. Charney
Metzger
I. O. Wood
Guy M. Reith
Ignatz Kunevitz
Sam Lewis
Union Bank of Bremes
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Federated Clubs
NC 3
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