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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
Losben Democrat outlines the Democratic ticket with Henry A. Barnhart for Congress Emil Franz for Prosecuting Attorney James L. Harman for Superior Court Judge Anie Clark for Commissioner North District Enos M. Hoover for Coroner Harden D. Markel for Assessor positioned for upcoming election.
War Department notice warns parents of soldiers about a telegraph and wire-money scam alleging a soldier has two furloughs and asking for funds. It also mentions a mail-in request scam and a general delivery money request. Additional local notices: Goshen blacksmith shops close Saturdays starting May 18, and Blosser Park rink skating Sunday afternoon. Daily Democrat ad lists 12 cents weekly.
Washington reports emergency measures moved American manpower quickly to aid France and Britain in repelling the German drive. Pershing’s troops join British lines near Amiens while additional U S units train in British zones and may be released to serve directly under Pershing.
The Southern Presbyterian assembly voted to send a telegram to President Wilson urging God’s guidance in the crisis and expressing confidence in him as the world’s moral spokesman. The message pleads for Christian unity and support for democratic principles amid national hardship.
Russian and US Allied forces claim the port's recapture after tense clashes along the Caspian and near Constantinople. Strong defenses fell back as bolshevik assaults continued, with authorities reporting renewed fighting across regional towns and sea routes.
An official dispatch from Paris cites a Zurich telegram saying the Czech delegation in Vienna via Deputy Stonek declares Bohemia would face blood revolution if Austria installs German METRETS. Yugoslav circles reportedly prepare for conflict.
Philadelphia reports a widening strike by Philadelphia Rapid Transit conductors and totalmen as 1300 to 1800 workers walk off, affecting streetcar service across the city and surrounding areas. Union leaders push for bargaining, while management contends with service disruptions and potential concessions.
National League results show Cincinnati 5 New York 1, Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 7, Chicago 2 Philadelphia 6, St Louis 1 Boston 0. American League games include New York 4 St Louis 2, Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 4, Boston 11 Detroit 5, Washington 1, Chicago 0. Other leagues list Milwaukee 6 Toledo 0, St Paul 7 in 11 innings, Topeka 8 Wichita 1, Joplin 2 Hutchinson 2, Sioux City Des Moines rained out, St Joseph Omaha rained out.
A report based on German sources notes a drop in Germany's birth rate over three years TotS inclusive with a 40 percent fall and a WW percent drop in England and Wales The commission recommends compulsory marriage for Germans under twenty with penalties for non reply and faulted childless households as a remedy
Three men were blown to pieces by a large nitroglycerin blast while transporting it to oil fields. John Huey and his horses were killed. Willan Phelps and his son John were among the other victims.
Washington May 14. Returns from the field show the army subscription to the third Liberty Loan at $20,000,000 and $46,700,000, bringing the total army subscription to the three loans to $120,800,000.
In France near Ypres and Amiens Allied forces prepare for a major clash. American troops arrive within the British fords zone in northern France and join the training of units blocking German advance to channel ports. Artillery combats continue with raids and counterfire across Haines Mesnil-St. Georges and Oise sectors.
The article describes Wilser’s arrival in New York, greeted by Secretary Primathy and others, with a party at a station and a car ride to a hotel. The president attended a theater event last night. An afternoon review of a Red Cross parade and a Red Cross event are noted with plans for an evening concert.
A June 5 registration day is planned for all eligible voters who have reached birth or age requirements since January 4, with President Wilson expected to issue an proclamation next week. Registration will be handled through existing fee boards rather than election boards as in the first registration.
In Berne on May 18 an accord between German and Travian commissioners outlines exchange of sick and crippled prisoners of war and the management of prisoner camps. The pact will be submitted for ratification by both governments.
A fragmented menu of assorted groceries including Blue Bird coffee and Golden Sun coffee by package, eight cans of corn peas and hominy, Buckwheat and Rusks, Grape Nuts, Pink Salmon, and assorted boxed items with several quantities listed. The text appears as a supply list with vendor shorthand and unreadable spaces.
A fragmentary market list cites items such as Evaporated Corn, Soda Crackers, Corn Flakes, Prunes, Peaches, Macaroni, Spaghetti, Oats, Jellos, Shredded Wheat, Baking Powder, and various meats and produce. The text resembles a historical grocery catalog with الأسعار and product names, including corn flour, strawberries, cucumbers, onions, and beef cuts.
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