Indiana May Move To Place Marshall On State Ticket
In Indianapolis May 17 reports say Democratic leaders consider a push to nominate Vice President Thomas R Marshall for Indiana governor, replacing Carleton B McCulloch after the primary. Word from Washington says Marshall could lead to an “irresistible movement” for the party, but he would act only if McCulloch withdraws. Thomas Taggart, the recent Democratic Senate nominee, has been consulted but has not stated a position.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
Democratic Partys
Washington
Vicw
Thomas R. Marshalling
Carleton B. McCulloch
Marshall
Indiana
Ois
McCulloch
Thomas Taggart
U.S
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
McCumber
North Dakota
Reed
Missouri
Walsh
Massachusetts
Shields
Tennessee
Gore
Oklahoma
Knox
Sight drafts from Hollis not cashed as investors seek funds
Three Goshen men who received sight drafts from Col. Hollis for stock certificates in the American Fuel Atomizer company report the drafts have not been paid. The drafts were drawn on a Shellsville bank and require approval from company president W A Whitaker, who is reportedly out of town. Goshen Chamber of Commerce warns residents to exercise caution before investing in Hollis backed stock.
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Goshen
Col. Hollis
American Fuel Atomizer Company
Shellsville
W. A. Whitaker
Shellyville
Hollis
Whitaker
Chamber of Commerce
Cie Enterprise
Supreme Court Delays Ruling On Prohibition Amendments
The Supreme Court failed again to decide the validity of the prohibition amendment and the enforcement act and recessed until June 1. Albert Jacobs filed a claim for $56.80 against Robert F. Herrold, executor of the Phoebe A. Herrold estate.
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Supreme Court
Associated Press
Washington
Albert Jacobs
Robert F. Herrold
Phoebe A. Herrold
Elkhart Man Elected First Vice President in Indiana V P B A
Orince White of Elkhart was elected first vice president of the Indiana V P B A during its thirteenth annual convention in Indianapolis.
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Orince White
Elkhart
Indiana v. PB. A.’s
Indianapolis
Chicago Coliseum Ready for Republican Convention
The Chicago Coliseum was turned over to the Republican National Committee today and alterations begin immediately for the big convention in June. Committee offices and convention readers in the Coliseum annex near completion, to be ready May 31 when hearings begin.
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Chicago
Max
Chicago Coliseum
Republican National Committee
Committee Aid Convention
Coliseum
National Committee
Wage demand of two million men heard in Chicago
The Railroad Labor Board holds a public hearing in Chicago to consider a wage demand presented by a large bloc of workers claiming two million members. Officials weigh the impact on rail service and costs as unions press for higher pay.
Baptists Call for Uniform Marriage Law Code
A Southern Baptist committee on temperance and social service blames moving pictures tax laws and other influences for rising divorces and urges enactment of a uniform code of marriage and divorce laws as a remedy. The report was presented to the Southern Baptist convention in Washington. Spokesman for the Association of Railroad Executives argues wage boosts are needed to meet living costs. 2,000,000 railway workers may justify higher pay, per the board hearing in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Comittee of Temperance and Social Service
Southern Baptist Convention
Chicago
Association of Railroad Executives
Railord Labor Board
Pp. T. Whiter
Iagers
Whiter
Doctors unlikely to run Goshen hospital without new board
Physicians doubt city doctors will consent to manage Goshen Hospital if the current board resigns and a doctor-led board is elected. A decision may come next Friday at the City Medical Association meeting. If doctors refuse, the board will continue. Financial strain, nurse shortages, and high rates are blamed for poor service, with possible summer closure despite rising patronage.
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Goshen
Goshen City Hospital
City Medical Assne
Margaret Grismore
Jane Th
Wawasee Hotels Expand As Season Opens
Wawasee season begins with hotels and cottages opening. Vawter Park adds nineteen rooms to be ready next week while Sargent's hotel increases capacity. DPTL Brunjes begins serving meals with strong demand and Waco pavilion to open Saturday night next week. Fishime honors go to Attorney Rappapost of Indianapolis who has received many bets.
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Wawasee
John J. Boyts
Vawter Park Hotel
DPTL
Rappapost
Indianapolis
Buck
Amish Young Men Arraigned for Burglary
Jerry Miller Daniel Bontrager and Tra Mast three Amish boys charged with burglary after an attempt to steal whiskey and hard cider from David P. Lehman home east of Goshen were arraigned this morning before Justice of the Peace Whisler. All pleaded guilty and were bound over to the circuit court. They were released on bonds of 500 dollars each.
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Jerry Miller
Daniel Bontrager
Tra Mast
David PD
Lehman
Goshen
Court of Justice of the Peace
Whisler
Assistant to Pastor Mae Schmid to Join Milwaukee Pastor
Mrs. Mae Schmid of Milwaukee will arrive around September 1 to serve as assistant to Rev. Gielser, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. She is a graduate of the Presbyterian Training school in Chicago.
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Mae Schmid
Milwaukee
Gielser
First Presbyterian Church
Schmid
Presbyterian Training School
Chicago
Railroads urge federal control of freight to ease car shortage
Washington reports railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to assume emergency powers to coordinate food fuel and vital goods transport. The Association of Railway Executives contends car shortages stem from wartime equipment limits repairs and a switchmen strike. Benton memorial committee to meet Wednesday.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trafic
Association of Railway Executives
Commission
Railroad Administration
Thomas de Witt Cuyler
Association of Railway Cutives
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Wall Paper Found in Fetters House Room
Workmen removing wallpaper in a room at the Fetters house south of the city uncovered a wall inscription dated Sept 15, 1898. The note attributes the paper to W. P. Smith and records the room was papered by him.
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Fetters House
Lincoln J. Carter
W. *. P.mith
French Troops Evacuate Frankfort and Darmstadt
Mayenceh dispatch reports French forces evacuated Frankfort Darmstadt and other East bank Rhine cities this morning. The move ends a period of occupation in those German towns.
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Frankfort
Darmstadt
Ger
Mayenceh
Rhine
Daniels Attacks New Navy Plan in Senate Hearing
Secretary Daniels, before a senate committee, accused navy plan advocates of seeking a Prussianize style navy with a rubber-stamp civilian secretary. He argued Rear Admiral Wins’ letter helped trigger the inquiry and curtail civilian control of the navy during wartime.
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Daniels
NEW Navy Plan
Washinton
Navy
Navy Department
Senate
Sins
Wilson Expected to Veto Peace Resolution Promptly
President Wilson is expected to veto the peace resolution promptly as reported in week’s briefing, signaling a firm stance at the White House. The move could shape ongoing diplomatic efforts and provoke reactions from allied nations.
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Wilson
House
Senate
Congress
Conferees to Iron Out Senate and House Knox Peace Text
Senate adopts Knox peace resolution 43 to 38 repealing war declarations against Germany and Austria. House passage anticipated, veto expected, and continued war status until March 4, 1921. Debate split along party lines with limited crossovers. Negotiations aim to reestablish relations and treaties with Germany under Versailles terms.
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Washington
Germany
Senate
Knox
Clermany
Austria
United States
House
Foreign Relations Committee
Thieves Take Truck Carrying Whiskey Worth 18000
In Cleveland on May 17 a motor truck loaded with whiskey valued at 18000 was driven away while its chauffeur Samuel Cohn left it briefly for breakfast. The cargo included 120 cases of bonded whiskey under government permit from a Kentucky distillery to a Brooklynn New York wholesale house.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Samuel Cohn
Cobo
Kentucky
Brook Ivn
N.Y
First of Navy's Dead To Perish Overseas Brought Back
The navy today brought back the first of its dead to perish over seas during World War I. The transport Mercus carried more than 150 coffins, each borne ashore through two lines of sailors and marines in salute.
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Navy
Associated Press
New York
Navy Today
Mercus
Evansville Men Plead Guilty in Reed Amendment Case
Twenty nine Evansville men pleaded guilty to conspiracy to violate the Reed amendment before Judge A B Anderson in Indianapolis. Fourty five defendants entered not guilty pleas, including Edgar Schmidt Evansville police chief and Werbert Males Vanderburgh county sheriff who also pleaded not guilty.
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Indianapolis
Evansville
United States
A B. Anderson
United States District Court
Edgar Schmidt
Werbert
Vanderburgh County
Levi P Morton Dies on Birthday in Rhinebeck New York
Levi P Morton former vice president and former governor of New York died at Ellerslie Rhinebeck on the ninety sixth anniversary of his birth. He served as the nation’s 22nd vice president after 1888 and rose from humble Vermont origins to lead in finance and politics.
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Poughkeeplin
N.Y
Levi? P. Morton
United States
New York State
Ellerslie Rhinebeck
Thidsen
Morton
Benjamin Harrison
Shoreham
George Morton
York
England
America
Frost Damages Fruit Bounty Expected From Cold Snap
Growers report extensive frost damage across fruit crops including cherries peaches plums pears and berries. Earlier forecasts of bumper crops due to the unusually cold weather are now uncertain as growers assess losses.
Rupholdt D S C To Be Presented Here On Memorial Day
A posthumous Rupholdt D S C will be presented to Mr and Mrs Rupholdt of Goshen on Memorial Day at Court Park. The ceremony follows discussions with Goshen officials and local veterans including Commander Renbarger and Sgt Hern.
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Rupholdt
I. (. Rupholdt
Goshen
France
August Rupholdt
Court Park
James Wilkinson
Sergi, Hern
Corporal Gregory
Bikhart
Carlton A. Renbarger
Geoshen
No. 30
American Legion
Rupholat
Bill Aitken's Carnival Fails To Materialize
Bill Aitken's carnival planned for the 6th park this week failed to materialize due to financing troubles. The unit moved from Goshen to Garrett after a partial arrival, with a $150 park rent and $90 license fees arranged for Goshen. Local cities in Indiana are labeling carnivals as undesirable.
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Aitken
6Th Park
Goshen
Garrett
Goshen City
Indiana
Weather forecast showers and fair spell ahead
Occasional showers are indicated for the first half of the week with general fair weather thereafter. Temperatures will average below normal across the period May 17 to 22 inclusive.
Bonds Returned to Washington for Address Errors
Liberty bonds valued at 127150 belonging to 245 ex service men were returned to Washington by the post office department because of incorrect addresses. Veterans not yet receiving bonds should write to the Zone Finance Officer Washington DC with name army serial number organization and address.
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Liberty
Washington
Post Office Department
Mathew C. Smith
Service and Information Branch
War Department
Washington, D. C
Army
Elkhart Couple Plans June Auto Trip to California
Edward Rommel of Elkhart and formerly of Goshen expects to depart June 1 for a multi stage automobile trip to San Diego California. He will be joined by Mrs Rommel and if the weather and surroundings suit them they will establish permanent residence in California.
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Edward Rommel
Elkhart
Goshen
San Diego
Calif
South Bend auto crash claims four lives three injured
A South Bend man and two women died in a wreck, with MR. and MRS. P. McLeLl Lan and MRS. Leo Johnson among the deceased. Police report serious injuries to other passengers as responders treat the scene.
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South Bend
Three Die in Elkhart Auto Interurban Crash
A Ford touring car carrying Pearl McClellan and relatives from South Bend collided with a Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Traction interurban at Indiana avenue and Franklin street in Elkhart. McClellan and his wife Alberta died later at the hospital. his sister Ollie Johnson died the same day. All victims were South Bend residents.
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Pearl McClellan
Alberta McClellan
Ollie Johnson
Leo Johnson
Studebaker Corporation
South Bend
McClellan
Ford
Elkhart
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Traction
Indiana Avenue
Franklin Street
McClelan
G. A. Thomas
Dr. Ernest Richardson Elected Bishop at M E Conference
Des Moines La May 17 Dr Ernest Richardson of Brooklyn was elected bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church at the general conference after votes counted. He is to serve as a church leader following the conference decision announced today.
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Muncie
Fred B. Fisher
Wes Moines
Dr. Richardson
M. E. Conference
Des Moines
Ernest Richardson
Brooklyn
Methodist Episcopal Church
Germany to Pay 120 Billion Marks in Reparations
Paris reports the Hyde Park conference agreed on a total German reparation sum of 120,000,000,000 marks about 30 billion dollars. The figure was considered by official circles as the final settlement after the Anglo French talks concluded yesterday.
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Paris
Hyde
Germany
Razor prices spur surge in safety razor sales
Barbers raising prices have led to a more than doubling in safety razor sales in many communities. Demand remains high as supply struggles to keep pace.
Quote from Job 19 20 about escaping with skin of teeth
A historical note identifies the phrase escaping with the skin of the teeth as a quotation from Job 19 20. It cites the exact wording about bones and flesh and being escaped by the skin of the teeth.
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C. C. Hollis
Railroad Labor Board
Association of Railroad
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Memorial Committee of
Benton
MENT
Levi P. Morton
Bill Aitken
Liberty Bonds
California
MR. and
Mrs. P. M’clel
Lan and
Mrs. Leo
Johnson
Interurban
Elk
Hart
Bend
MccClellan
Chase Valley
General Hospital
South Tend
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