Austrians Deliver Hard Blow Against Italians in Alps
Paris reports Austrian forces massed on a 25 mile Tyrol front striking Italian lines in the Alps marking the war’s most determined offensive. German assaults on Verdun failed to take the redoubt at Avecourt with heavy losses. Berlin notes artillery duels along the Austro Italian front and advances on the Doberdò plateau.
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Amsterdam
Tyrolene Alps
Italy
Paris
Verdun
Avecourt
Berlin
Doberdo
State dept seeks Mexican attitude on punitive expedition
Washington reports the state department aims to obtain firsthand views of Mexican citizens on the American punitive expedition and Northern Mexico conditions. Consul Marion Letcher arrived in El Paso from Chihuahua to confer with Gen. Funston, with other consuls to be summoned.
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Washington
State Department
Mexico
Marion Letcher
el Paso
Chihuahua
Funston
Indiana Democrats Meet in Indianapolis Conference
State Democratic leaders gathered in Indianapolis for a conference starting at the Indiana Democratic Club and moving to the West Shore Club. Senator Thomas Taggart and gubernatorial candidate Rep. John A. M. Adair attended along with state committee members, candidates, county chairs and secretaries. The session resumed Friday morning with a noon closing.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
John A. M. Adair
Indiana Democratic Club
West Shora
Rural Carriers Appointed in Indiana Districts
The fourth assistant postmaster general appoints William F. Gard of Nappanee to Route No. 7 out of Goshen and Don L. Rinehart of Bristol to Route No. 1 out of Goshen to succeed the late Howard Foster. William W. Artley is named rural carrier to fill a Bristol vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willian
F. Gard
Nappanee
Goshen
Don L Rinehart
Bristol
Howard Foster
William
Artley
Earr Trier
Democrats Set to Head to National Convention from Indianapolis
Indiana Democrats plan to depart from Indianapolis on June 13 for the national convention. The May 18 report notes the party’s trip as part of a larger statewide effort ahead of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Wilson to Address Peace League in Washington
President Wilson has accepted an invitation to speak at a League to Enforce Peace meeting in Washington, likely Friday or Saturday next week. Former President Taft heads the league, and the president proposed a postwar global league for peace backed by a common police force.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wilson
League
Taft
All Nations
Railway Tradesmen Convention Highlights In Detroit
Warren F. Stone of Cleveland and W. F. Carter of Peoria headlined the national convention session in Detroit. Stone served as grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Carter as president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, with their addresses forming the day’s feature events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Warren F. Stone
Cleveland
Brotherhood of the Locomotive Engineers
W. F. Carter
Peoria
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
the Brotherhood of Railway Tradsmen
British move against submarine warfare gains Vatican aid
London May 18 Sir Edward Grey announced that Sir Henry Howard at the Vatican reported Germany has been urged to abandon submarine warfare. The Foreign Secretary said the representations were made with Vatican involvement to push a change in policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Edward Grey
Henry Howard
Vatican
Germany
American Soldier Killed Near Juarez Incident
An American soldier who crossed the border east of Juarez was shot by Mexican customs guards after being fired upon by the soldier. Mexicans report the soldier was intoxicated at the time.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Eight Hundred Edison Workers Strike in Chicago
Eight hundred electrical workers from Commonwealth Edison Co plan a walkout in Chicago on May 18 demanding a 30 percent wage increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Commonwealth Edison Co
Italians Fall Back as Austrian Advance Presses Front
London dispatch reports Italian forces retreating in southern Tyrol as Austrian troops press their advance. Vigorous fighting continues along the entire front with indications of growing pressure on Italian positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Tyrol
Abandon Five Year Plan Favored By House Panel
The house naval affairs committee voted to drop the five year building plan and to back the new naval bill proposing five battle cruisers ten dreadnoughts and about 25 submarines. A resolution by Rep Hensley of Missouri invites European nations to join a court of arbitration to settle disputes. An appropriation of $200,600 is requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Oval Committee
Daniels
Hensley
Missouri
Sixth ballot ordered at M E Conference for bishops
At Saratoga New York the May 18 M E conference opened voting for seven bishops. Five ballots produced no choice and the sixth ballot was begun but not completed with a selection. A report denouncing liquor traffic was adopted by the conference.
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M. E
Saratoga, N. Y
Associated _ Press
Saratoga
N. Y
German consuls urged to enforce US laws on all Germans
Germany through Count von Bernstorff orders German consuls in the United States to warn fellow Germans to observe American laws. The move aims to curb alleged violations of American neutrality amid wartime tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Germany
Count von Bernstorff
United States
Plan to Merge Baptist Publishing Society and Home Missions
A proposal is offered to merge the Baptist Publishing Society with the American Baptist Home Missions in a plan presented to the Northern Baptist conference then in session in Minneapolis. The move aims to unify mission and publishing efforts within the denomination.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Baptist Publishing “Society
American Baptist Home. Missions Socity
Northern : Baptist
Earthquake of Great Violence Felt Along Adriatic Coast
A strong earthquake was reported along the Adriatic coast from Rimini to Cesena. In Cesena twelve people were injured by falling buildings during the tremor reported on May 18.
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Adriatic
Rome
Rimini
Cesena
Plans to retire Fletcher and reorganize the navy
The navy will announce plans for a fleet reorganization. Admiral Fletcher will be retired as chief of staff. His successor will be Henry T. Mayo, currently commander of the First division.
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Washington
Nan
Fletcher
Stee
Henry T. Mayo
Berlin's Story Reported French Attacks on Hill 304 Repulsed
Berlin dispatch says three attacks by French forces on German positions at Hill No 304 were repulsed with no further details provided.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hill No. 304
French Steamer Marra Sunk, Lloyds Reports Loss
Lloyds informs the public that the French steamer Marra has sunk. No further details are available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lloyds
Buried in One Grave in Macy Tragedy
Peruvian tragedy at Macy saw one large grave used to bury the victims. The Associated Press reports the scene as investigators search for answers about the Dollar disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Macy
Farm Betterment Picnic with Congressman Barnhart
George A. Gilbert of the Farm Betterment club announced that Congressman Barnhart will attend the club meeting on June 8 to deliver a Memorial Day address. He plans to stay afterward for the event and related activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Betterment
George A. Gilbert
Farm Betterment Club
Congressman Barnhart
Mishawaka Mayor R W Gaylor Reaches Chicago for Wife’s Surgery
Mishawaka mayor R W Gaylor returned from Chicago where he attended his wife who had surgery a week ago. Mrs Gaylor is improving and expected to leave hospital within a week if no complications arise. Gaylor will return to Chicago today and stay until his wife leaves the hospital. Mrs Gaylor was formerly Miss Irene Beyerle of Goshen.
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R.W. Gaylor
Mishawaka
Chicago
Foraker Seeks Reestablished Post Office Status
Residents of Foraker petition the post office department to reopen their local post office. Current mail service comes from rural carrier routes out of the Wakarusa office. Rev. P. J. Kautman was in the city today discussing the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Postoffice’ Department
P. J. Kautman
Charities and Corrections Conference Ends in Indianapolis
The Charities and Corrections conference concluded last night in Indianapolis, wrapping up sessions and discussions on reforms, funding, and community services. Attendees from nonprofit groups and correctional organizations participated in closing remarks and policy briefings.
After World War Talk at Charity Conference
The forty third annual session of the national conference on charities and corrections in Indianapolis ends after seven days of meetings. Frederick Almy of Buffalo notes that postwar costs will raise life’s value and poverty reflects reproach to religion, praising the conference’s religious tolerance and social knowledge.
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Indianapolis
National Conference On Charities and Corrections
Wias
J R. Eastman
Eugene L. Fisk
New York
L. J. Gettger
Terre Haute
Frederick Almy
Buffalo
N. Y
Almy
Bryan Won’t Attend St. Louis Convention as Nebraska Delegate
Nebraska news notes that W. J. Bryan will not attend the Democratic convention in St. Louis as an alternate or delegate for Nebraska. He issued a statement denying any plans or thoughts of serving at the national convention.
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St. Louis
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Democrats Endorse Wilson At Michigan Convention
Michigan state democrats in convention declare full support for President Wilson and his renomination. Gov Harris receives an ovation during the gathering in Lansing.
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Lansing
Michigan
Wilson
Harris
Indiana Centennial Celebrations Urge Public Attendance
All Hoosiers in Exile are being urged to attend the Indiana Centennial celebrations planned across the state. Community leaders promote unity and state pride as events span multiple counties and cities with festival activities and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana
Sumner W. Haynes Urged for Prohibition Nomination
Indianapolis special report notes Sumner W. Haynes of Portland being urged as a candidate for the Prohibition presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Sumner W. Haynes
Portland
Meeting at Cornell School House Report
A meeting was held last night at the Ooeeely school house. Attendees discussed community matters with Evans and the Feading Comity presenting. The agent Meteger and Rev. f were noted in attendance as part of the Betterment club proceedings.
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Cornell School House
Ooeeely School
Evans
Meteger
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Outing At Lake Wawasee
Phi Gamma Delta alumni of the graduate chapter in South Bend plan a picnic at Lake Wawasee next Saturday afternoon. They will depart the Oliver hotel at 12 45 by automobile. Attendees from Goshen Warsaw Niles and surrounding cities are invited. George M Studebaker and Charles Huff head the organizing committee.
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Almuni
Phi-Gamma
Delta
South Bend
Lake Wawasee
Oliver Hotel
Hikhart
Goshen
Warsaw
Niles
George M. Studebaker
Charles Huff
Lincoln Highway Crossing Over N Y C deemed dangerous
Indiana St Joseph county officials and New York Central officials failed to compromise on Lincoln highway crossing near New Carlisle. State public service commission may order a flagman or gates at the crossing. County wants a viaduct to eliminate the danger due to the extreme crossing angle.
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Indianapolis
St. Joseph
New York Central
New Carlisle
State Public Service Commission
Father seeks return of household items from Elkhart daughter
Charles Hipskind of Wabash arrived in Elkhart with a warrant for his daughter Ethelreda Hipskind who left home with her mother taking household effects. The pair had separated months ago and Mrs Hipskind later joined her daughter in Elkhart. After discussions, Mrs Hipskind surrendered the questioned articles.
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Charles Hipskind
Wabash
Elkhart
Ethelreda Hipskind
Hipskind
Hipkind
Hikhart
P K Clark Dead Well Known Elkhart Resident
Phineas Clark of North Main Street Elkhart died at home yesterday afternoon from heart disease after four months of illness. He had worked in groceries and for Lake Shore railway, served six years as justice of the peace, and was a well known pioneer. Survived by wife one daughter Mrs Fred Swinehart and a son H Clark of Oregon.
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Elkhart
Phineas, KK. Clark
Morehouse Place
North Main _ street
Lake Shore Railway
Clark
Fred Swinehart
Lark
Oregon
Great Care For Merchants In Cashing Checks
Goshen merchants urged to show unusual care when cashing checks after a surge of forged and bogus items. City National Bank notes three presented for payment in 48 hours and warns the public to scrutinize checks closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
City National Bank
Bartholomew to Speak to Goshen Students on Local History
Henry H. Bartholomew of Concord township will address Go shen city school children Saturday at 2 PM in the public library auditorium. He will discuss local history with students in the 5th 6th 7th and 8th grades of the Goshen schools.
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Public Library
Henry
K. Bartholomew
Concord Township
Goshen City
Laporte Letter Warns Saloonkeepers on Law Violations
A. J. Stahl of Laporte sends letters to Laporte county saloonists warning of possible actions if law violations persist. Reports say conditions have been running wide open in Laporte and Michigan City.
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A. J. Stahl
Laporte
Laporte County
Michigan City
Mistrial in Paul Troutwein Case and Local Civil Actions
The Elkhart superior court ended in a mistrial as Paul Troutwein pled guilty to contributing to Alida Lake's neglect. He was fined $10 and costs, with six months imprisonment suspended and parole to Robert K. Proctor. Juror William McMahin's omitted enumerations sparked the mis trial. Other actions include Shelbyville’s Shelby Loan Co. suing Harry W. Pavy for $300 in goods and $500 damages, Heaton v Russell verdict for the defendant, Summers v Rose to foreclose a $2,800 brick mortgage, Natchett jailed for stealing $560 from Wells Fargo in Elkhart, and Mary Chapman seeking divorce from Fred Chapman with alimony.
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Paul Troutwein
Elkhart
Troutwein
Alida Lake
Putnamville
Robert K. Proctor
William McMahin
William Goodwin
Shelby Loan Co
Shelbyville
Ind
Harry W. Pavy
Ravy
Charles R. Summers
Daniel G. Rose
So. Bend Brick Co
Isadore Natchett
Wells-Fargo Express Co
State Reformatory
Paul_Troutwine
Mary N. Chapman
Fred Chapman
Chapman
Lawndale
Cc. G. Conn Co. Ltd
Morton obituary: Raymond Carpenter
Raymond Carpenter ten months old, son of Mr and Mrs Isaac Carpenter of 413 North Widith street, died last night at midnight from bowel trouble after a four day illness. He is survived by his parents. His mother was formerly Miss Violet Harwood.
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Carpenter—Raymond
Isaac Carpenter
North Widith Street
Violet Harwood
Elkhart Township road bonds bid by J F Wild Co
County Treasurer Winship awards bid of 697.50 premium on 43,500 highway improvement bonds for Goshen West Lincoln avenue paving. Award held up awaiting bank acceptance. prior issue rejected for alleged technical flaws in proceedings.
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Winship
J. F. Wild & Co
Indianapaolis
Elkhart Township
Goshen City
Lincoln Avenue
Goshen
Council to Debate Ward Seven Sewer Assessments
The council gathers tonight as a committee of the whole to consider petitions for reductions in assessments for the North Seventh Street and South Seventh Street sewers. The meeting is not a continuation of last Monday's session. next regular council meeting is Monday night June 5.
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North Seventh Street
South Seventh Street
Elkhart High Stage Debuts The New Lady Bantock at Orpheum
Elkhart High School presented The New Lady Bantock at the Orpheum last night drawing a large audience. Several Goshen residents were among the attendees.
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Elkhart High School
Lady Bantock
Orpheum
Fropi Goshen
Indiana Post Office Appointments Lead to Local Picks
Knox Edward H. Taylor, Berne E K Shalley, Lynn Daly C Beverly named for soon to be filled posts. Taylor is a Democrat and Starke County chair was endorsed by Rep. Adair.
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Indiana P. M
Knox
Edward H. Taylor
Berne
E. K
Shalley
Lynn
Daly C. Beverly
Taylor
Starke County
Adair
Steam Road Projected for Toledo & Ohio Central Line
Steam railroad extension to Fort Wayne via Decatur from Marys planned after plans are adopted. Plans consider extending the Toledo and Ohio Central line to connect Toledo and Fort Wayne through Decatur as pending approval.
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Toledo & Ohio. Central
Mary' S
Fort Wayne
Decauut
Leased Residence Notice Incomplete Entry
Leased residence entry reads that Gord aeat has leased and references Traut but details are incomplete leaving the notice fragmentary and unclear.
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Gord Aeat
Pageant Postponed Due to Flooded Grounds at Plymouth
Indiana Centennial celebration at Plymouth is postponed because the grounds are flooded. Officials cite weather conditions and need to reschedule public event. Local organizers warn residents to watch for new date announcements.
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Indiana
Plymouth
War on Privy Vaults Begins in Warsaw
Warsaw health officer Burkett announces a campaign against privy vaults as part of public sanitation efforts. He vows inspections and enforcement to improve urban health and curb nuisances.
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We Burkett
Warsaw
Narrow escape on flooded Rochester bridge report
Glen Young of Rochester formerly of Warsaw and Goshen narrowly escaped submersion while crossing a bridge in Rochester as the structure floated on flood waters.
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Glen, Young
Rochester
Warsaw
Goshen
County Board Review Sets Annual Meeting Schedule
The Board of Review Auditor Bemenderfer announces the annual meeting to begin Monday June 5 and continue for 30 days. The notice outlines the county’s official proceeding and scheduling details.
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Board of ‘Review
Bemenderfer
Wollam Kelly Marriage Unites Local Couple in First M E Church
Miss Florence Wollam daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Wollam and Mr Robert Kelly son of Mrs Virginia Kelly were married last night at eight at the First M E church by Rev R L Semans About 500 witnessed the ceremony The bridal party included Miss Mable Morrice Rollin Kelly ring bearer Miss Janet Riley ushers from out of town attended by guests from Chicago Indianapolis Goshen and Los Angeles The couple will reside at 1624 W Adams Chicago and both are noted in local social circles.
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Florence Wollam
John W. Wollam
West Monroe Street
Robert Kelly
Janet Riley
Ethel Dow
Richard Wanglen
Indianapolis
Amos J. Sourbriner
Chicago
Lester Rouen
Elkhart
Kenneth Knox
Goshen
Gretchen Jacobs
Pauline Coversten
Ruth Dreese
Fritz € Ahoon
Los Angeles
Calif
Wollam
Kelly
Henn Bros
Miss Wollam
Indiana
Henry Stephens
H. Runyan
H. Viton
South Bend
Fire damages office of H. E. Bloom at Palm
Fire struck the Independent newspaper office of Harry Bloom editor and publisher yesterday afternoon at 3 o clock. Crossed electric wires started a blaze in the attic causing damage estimated by hundreds of dollars and the flames once threatened to consume the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pal
Harry
Bloom
Santas
Independent
Society Notes From First M. E. Church Event
The Sobium Missionary society hosted a gathering at Mrs. B. M. C. Dow Jr. residence 122 South Sixth Street from 2 30 to 5 30. Miss Bernice Cart and Mr. Chester Unger who plan marriage soon, are both prominent locals with ties to New Paris Goshen and Angola Tri State School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sobium Missionary Society of the First M. E. Church
BM. C. Dow, Jr
South Sixth Street
Bernice Cit
Willam A. Cart
New Paris
Chester Unger
Millie Kane
Goshen
Miss Cart
New Paris High School
Lady McBeth
Unger
Angola Tri State
The
Hawks Electric Co
Laborers Gather as Road Improvements Begin
Residents from surrounding towns note influx of workers with 24 men registered at the Farmers' restaurant and many strangers in local boarding houses as road projects start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Diemas
Doctor Schrock Leaves Nappanee for Goshen Metal Firm
Dr. G Schrock who has lived in Nappanee for three years moved to Goshen today and joined the Goshen Sheet Metal Co He previously worked in the grocery business at Nappanee and later in the N A Lehman family store.
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G. Schrock
Nappanee
Goshen
Goshen Sheet’ Metal Go
N. A. Lehnan Farnitory
Hauffer Thomas Family Reunion Set for June 1 at Bourbon Grounds
The fourth annual Hauffer Thomas reunion will be at Bourbon fair grounds on Thursday June 1. Samuel Huffer serves as president and Mrs A Me ane lin is secretary for the organization.
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Hauffer-Thomas
Bourbon Fair Grounds
Samuel Huffer
A. Me ‘Anelin
Funeral for Mrs Kirkpatrick Held at Trinity Church
Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Kir Kirkpatrick were held this afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Walton officiated with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Kir
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Henry Heaton
Fred E. Russell
J. S. Dodge
Mortuary Record
Wild & Co
Wollam-Kelly
H. E. Bloom
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