Flood Paralyzes Hot Springs and Suits Gas Plant
Goshen city files in circuit court for an injunction against Goshen Gas company to declare the North Jorth street gas plant a nuisance and abate it. Plaintiffs seek five thousand dollars in damages for harms to North Fifth street school buildings caused by gas vapor and smoke from the plant.
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Goshen
Goshen Gas Company
North Jorth Street
North Fifth Street
Schoof
B.D. Burris
Clell Firestone
T'Hesecent Street
Josey Po
Jacob Rorver
Peter RL White
Conancil van
Schaefer
Texas Storm Toll Rises as Tornado Hits Mitchell County
Colorado Texas May 14 15 Associated Press reports the tornado outbreak in Mitchell County left 21 dead about 500 homeless. Seventeen injured seriously many mexicans among victims. property loss and disrupted lines and services nationwide aid mobilizes. Nurses and volunteers mobilize in Sweetwater Big Spring Abilene and surrounding towns to support stricken areas.
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Colorado
Texas
Associated Press
Mitchell County
Jeb Yuries
Associated
TV Pereans
Alent
Gamdoo
Fedk
Big Springs
U S Policy On Mexico Outlined At Opening Session
The Associated Press reports the United States seeks a special advantage in Mexico through recognized negotiation. Secretary Warren stressed cooperation and orderly relations to bridge gaps and avoid interference with Mexico’s internal affairs while supporting mutual trade and peaceful ties between nations.
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Associated Press
Mexico
Washingtony
Warren
Percep
Government Files Appeal In Railroad Mileage Decision
Boston reports the government appeals a federal district court ruling on railroad mileage. officials seek to reverse a commission order for a 10 percent rate cut affecting intercity routes and freight payments.
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Boston
Interstite Eine Pees
Federal District Court
Pestrinusiige
Pla. Commission
Willard to Meet Firpe for Tex Rickard Title Bout
New York May 15 Luis Firpe of Argentina and Jess Willard former heavyweight champion agreed to a July 7 or earlier bout arranged by Tex Rickard near New York. The winner earns a shot at Jack Dempsey for the world title.
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New York
Luis Firpe
Ane
Jess Willard
Work
Sigpagh Artiees
Tex Rickard
Jack Dempsey
Inspector to Make Investigation on City Email Carrier
Fort Wayne post office inspector Pratt is due in a few days to determine the need for an additional city mail carrier. Currently seven carriers are in service.
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W. OR. Pratt
Fort Wayne
Chicago Meeting Draws Goshen Sash Officials
Harry Whitmer and Joseph Farrell of Goshen Sash and Door attend the Wholesale Sash and Door association annual meeting at the Drake hotel in Chicago.
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Chicago
Harry BR
Whitmer
Joseph M. Farrell
The
Goshen Sash and Door Company
Wholesale Sash and Door Association
Drake Hotel
Demand Over Rail Protection In China To Be Enforced
Washington reports a diplomatic demand to China to safeguard principal government railways including the Peking Hankow line. A foreign military commission will study measures to protect railways after recent outrages and threats to foreign captives.
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Washington
Peking
Diplomatic Corps
Qinchheng
Harding Plans West Trip From June Through August
President Harding will start his western voyage from Washington around June 20 and be absent for about 60 days. The White House announced the plan as the president prepares for the long trip through the west.
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Harding
Washington
Associated Press
West Endo O
Abeska
White House
Draw Circuit Court Juries For May Term
The May term circuit court opens next Monday for six weeks with Judge James I. Drake presiding. Grand jurors include Myron J. Miller and RK. W. Wilms. petit jurors cover Elkhart Jefferson Concord Locke Harrison Washington Locke Osole Jefferson Concord Jackson Olive Middlebury townships with names such as John K. Logan B. Blessing Ezra Hoowr Grant Hue s Fred Lamb Amos Hartman Jacob Cotterill A P Roth Clayton Helfrick B P Houseworth A J Rodhbaugh H M Metzier Ames Freeland and others.
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Circuit Court
James I. Drake
Myron J. Miller
RK. W. Wilms
Elkhart
John KM. Logan
Jfferson Township
B. BK. Blessing
Concord
Desar Kronk
Locke
Ezra M. Hoowr
Harrison Township
Petyt—Grant Hhues
Fred Lamb
Elm
Bergenaon
Washington Township
Amos Hartman
Locke Township
Jacob J. Cotterill
Osole
A. PF. Roth
Jefferson Township
C. M. Stiver
Clinton Township
Clayton Helfrick
B. P. Houseworth
A. J. Rodhbaugh
Jackson Township
H. ©. Metzier
Olive Township
Ames Freeland
Middlebury
Palmer seeks divorce from Ora J. Palmer in Elkhart court
Nellie Palmer of Elkhart files for divorce from Ora J. Palmer in superior court. Married April 23, 1905, they separated on the 19th of last month.
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Nellie Palmer
Elkhart
Superior Court
Ora J. Palmer
Settlement in Ruhr faced with diplomatic deadlock
Berlin May 15. Allied replies to Germany’s May 2 reparations offer prompt Reichstag circles to favor a brief note to creditor powers. A commission of international economists could determine obligations, unlocking a settlement based on economic considerations. French troops occupy Ludwigshafen dyestuff and soda works, plus related depots and public buildings. some plants closed, some laborers allowed to leave.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Germany
Reichstag
Maxmch
Baden
Lad- Wigshafen
Laulwigshafen
Foardwipshafen
Limburg
Westphalia
Limbeirg
Frankfort
Landwighafen
Ludwigshafen
France
Belgium
Former Goshen Man Named Y M C A Head
Clarence W. Hyde of South Bend formerly of Goshen has been elected president of the South Bend Y M C A succeeding John J. Shafer, who was also from Goshen. Hyde had served as vice president.
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Goshen
Clarence W. Hyde
South Bend
The
South Bend Y. M. ©. A
John J. Shafer
Mr. Hyde
Indiana Weather: Rain, Colder Tonight Then Clearing
Daily government thermometer report shows rain and cooler conditions tonight in Indiana. Wednesday will be fair with colder temperatures in the eastern and southern portions.
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Indiana
Does It Pay Ask Them Mr and Mrs Trentelman Matrimonial Ad
Mr and Mrs William E Trentelman of Middlebury called on the Democratid office to place a matrimonial advertisement hoping for similar success to a 1919 classified ad that led to their marriage. Trentelman, then a Y secretary in Missouri, sent the ad as a joke and Mrs Trentelman’s friends, daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Llow, replied, leading to an October marriage. He is now connected with Hoosier Cab and Body Co Middlebury.
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William E. Trentelman
Middlebary
Trentelman
Missourian
Democrat
Prentelman
Daniel Low
Trentelaman
Hoosier Cab and Body Company
Middlebury
Warsaw Stands By Its Milk Ordinance
A petition asked Warsaw city council to repeal the pasteurization ordinance effective May 2. Petitioners claim pasteurized milk is inferior and some mothers say babies refuse it. The council refused to repeal or amend the ordinance.
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Warsaw
Cnfe Council
Becae
Bobies
Suit seeks halt on Indiana gas tax law testing fairness
Bruce Gatti of South Bend files suit in St Joseph Superior Court asking for an injunction to stop Robert Bracken the state auditor and Tra Davis the state treasurer from using general fund money to enforce the new Indiana gasoline tax law set to take effect June 1. He argues the law is unfair to auto operators, favors large counties over small, omits equal taxation of all road users and wastes public funds. The case advances to the Indiana Supreme Court and may reach a decision by fall.
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South Bend
Ind
Br Associated Pressi
Bruce Gatti
Sorth Bend
Eff
Feday
St. d Joseph
Robert Bracken
Tra Davis
Indiana
Tren
Supreme Court of Indiana
Lawsuit Filed in Circuit Court for Debts and Foreclosures
Goshen Gas sues Adam B. Keasey for 40 dollars on account. American Security sues Harry W. Chiddister for 350 dollars on two promissory notes and seeks foreclosure of two mortgages on an East Monroe street lot. Deahl and Deahl prepared both complaints.
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Goshen Gas Company
Adam B. Keasey
American Security Company
Harry W. Chiddister
Monroe Street
Deahl & Deahl
Printing Job Estimate Requested by Democrat
A request seeks an estimate for printing tasks at a set job. The message appears to target a Democratic office or representative, asking for cost details and scope. Details on quantities, paper type, and timelines are not provided in the fragment.
Sugar Exchange Plans Protest Meeting In New York
May 15. Protests against government attacks on the sugar trade were discussed at secret meetings on the floor of the New York Sugar Exchange. A protest meeting is expected tomorrow in Wall Street amid excitement as banners and messengers swarm the floor. The raw sugar market remained quiet with Cuba sugar quoted at 6.0 cents per pound C I F for centrifuges.
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New York
Associated
Uss
Florida Ban On Convict Lash Reaches Governor
Florida's Senate final passage bans corporal punishment of convicts in camps. The measure, amended in the House, heads to the governor after a 16 to 1 vote with Rowe flipping to support. Debate centers on recall for reconsideration and potential changes.
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Florida
Rewe
Goshen Girlos Story Accepted by Magazine
A local girl, Miss Pernis Bartholomew, has had a story for youngsters accepted by the Youths' Companion. The piece will appear in an early issue and marks her first contribution to the firm. Her success encourages further literary efforts.
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Pernis Bartholomew
Hospital Board Delays City Tour Over Fund Drive
A Goshen hospital board committee postponed plans for a city tour to gather opinions on a fundraising drive to fund hospital enlargement. The postponement delays action on pursuing public support and financing steps.
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Goshen Hospital
Disaster Strikes Hot Springs in Flood and Fire
Floods and fires wreck Hot Springs Arkansas causing massive property damage and loss of life feared. Marquette hotel ruins and Grand Rapids hotel reported razed as water cuts power and telegraph service. Rescue crews battle blazes while isolated residents seek safety on mountain slopes.
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Ark
Associated Press
Hself
Marquette
Citizens National Bah
Red Cross
St. Louis
James TL. Fieser
Washington
Kansas City
Joylin
Muskogee
Oklahoma City
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Tex
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Lot Springs
Grand Rapids
Arkansas
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