Judge Anderson blasts Indiana courts over lax duty
Indiana U S district Judge A B Anderson attacked state courts for failing their duty as he sentenced several auto theft offenders. He blamed governors and parole boards for releasing criminals, saying cars are stolen citywide and statewide and the system must change.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
B. Anderson
U.S. District Court
Judge Anderson
Parole Boards
Indiana
Demands of Railroad Workers Grow Massive
May 15 in Chicago the railroad labor board heard wage demands from passenger conductors ticket collectors baggagemen flagmen and brakemen. ER Y Whiter for railroad managers presented figures showing earnings over the last seven years and the proposed increase would cost the roads 276,872,125. The total wage demands of all classes reach about 1 billion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lesaw
Railroad Laber Board
ER. Y. Whiter
Unien
Committee of Rail Men To Visit Goshen For Rate Talks
A railroad men’s committee plans to visit Goshen in the coming days to confer with local businesses and principal shippers about a proposed freight rate increase of 66 percent. Meanwhile a Notre Dame student allegedly wielded a smoking revolver on campus, fleeing after injuring another man in the cafeteria. The injured student is expected to recover. In Elkhart an accident killed Mr. and Mrs. Mclellan and Mrs. Ollie Johnson when a westbound interurban struck their car at Franklin and Indiana Avenues. funerals set for Albion, Ind., Thursday.
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Goshen
Notre Dame
University
Geelock
Pearl Mc €Lellan
Ollie Johnson
Franklin and
Indiana Avenues
Elkhart
Albion
Ind
Minneapolis Man Elected Bishop at Des Moines Conference
C W Burns of Minneapolis Minnesota was elected bishop of the Methodist church at the general conference in Des Moines. His vote tally was 552 and the result was announced today after the meeting held yesterday.
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Minneapolis
Des Moines
Associated Press
C. W. Burns
Minneapolis, Minn
M. EL Church
Soviet Successes Against Poles On Northerly Front
Moscow reports successes against Polish forces on the northern front as Poles are said to have been driven back across the Berezina at one point according to an official Soviet message.
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Associated Press
London
Moscow
BereXina
Cleveland youths arrested in ore-boat pay relay robbery
Robert Corey and Jehan Conley both 19 from Cleveland were arrested as they left an ore boat in Gary harbor. They face charges in the Manieh Gibbon Company robbery of 25,500 at Cleveland on April 10. They waived extradition.
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Robert Corey
Jehan Conley
Cleveland
Gary Har
Manieh Gibbon Company
Red Cross Head Seeks 500 Million for Europe Relief
Henry P. Davison of J P Morgan & Co told the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Des Moines that a vast tragedy unfolds in central and western Europe. He urged immediate congressional appropriation of 500 million dollars and formation of a three man American commission to survey needs and allocate aid without political interference. He proposed leaders like Pershing Hoover and Lane and urged multi country participation including Britain Holland the Scandinavian nations Spain and Japan.
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Des Moines
Henry FP. Davison
J.P. Morgan & Co
League of Red Cross Societies
General Conference of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Battic
Black and Adriatic
Baltic States
Poland
Czecho- Slovakia
Ukraine
Austria
Hungary
Rommania
Montenegro
Albania
Serbia
Air
Davison
Congress
Central
Europe
Cemmission Ien
Genera Pershing
Herbert Hoover
Franklin S. Lane
United States
Great Britain
Holland
Scandinavian
Spain
Japan
France
Belgium
Italy
Democrats of State Convene in Indianapolis for Convention
Democratic leaders arrange the state convention in Indianapolis with Vice President Marshall as temporary chair and Samuel M. Ralston as permanent chair. District meetings set for tomorrow evening to select delegates and state committee members. Benjamin Bosse expected to be reelected as state chairman.
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Indianapolis
Benjamin Bosse
Evansville
Bosse
Marshall
Ute
Samuel M. Ralston
Indiana
Ralston
Claude Bowers
Fort Wayne
Ft. Wayne
State House
T Weleck
Democratic State Committee
Penison Hotel
Orphans' Home Boy Dies After Brother Quarrel
Indianapolis youth Finta Aich aged 20 died after a heat incident believed caused by a quarrel with his brother Albert Aich over a baseball game. The father reportedly lives in Vincennes.
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Indianapolis
Finta Aich
Noreek
Albert Aich
Vincennes
Albert Zich
Sheriff Rupley narrowly escapes crash west of Columbia City
Sheriff Leon Rupley and his family escaped death when the Ford sedan he drove overturned on its side three miles west of Columbia City on the South Whitley road as they traveled toward South Whitley.
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Leon Rupley
Columbia City
Colunia City
Whitley Road
South Whitley
Pierian Phonograph Co of Goshen Incorporated in Indiana
May 18 Indianapolis reports that the Pierian Phonograph Company of Goshen has been incorporated with Secretary of State Ed Jackson. Capital of 100000 dollars. Directors include Joseph M. Farrell William T W Ny meyer and John M Yoder. Also notes crop acreage reductions for potatoes and beans in state reports from the bureau of crop estimates United States department of agriculture.
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Pierian Phonograph Company of
Goshen
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ed. Jackson
Joseph M. Farrell
William TW. Nymeyer
John M. Yoder
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Fort Wayne Battles Tax on Road Bond Debt
Wayne township issues road bonds backed by a tax dispute with Fort Wayne city over whether city property within three miles should be taxed to retire the bonds under the 1913 three mile road law as amended.
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Fort Wayne
Wayne Township
Three Mile Road
Colmahia City seeks higher water and light rates
Colmahia City petitions the Tudiana public service commission for permission to raise charges for water and electricity. The move aims to adjust pricing to cover costs and improve service delivery.
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Colmahia City
Kosciusko County Farmer Arrested for Cow Cruelty
Elmer Thwait reports Charles Haney, a local farmer, was arrested on cruelty charges after accusing him of tying tin cans filled with stones to the tails of Thwaits cows. The incident stems from alleged deliberate abuse.
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Charles Haney
Kosciusko County
Elmer Thwait
Thwait
Haney
Auburn Gas Plant Closes Over Coal Shortage
The Auburn gas plant has been closed due to a lack of coal, halting operations and affecting local energy supply. Officials say continued coal shortages may prolong shutdowns until shipments arrive.
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Auburn
Fort Wayne Teachers Boost Pay Rate
Fort Wayne school teachers receive a wage increase approved by city officials. The raise aims to improve classroom staffing and educator morale for the coming school year.
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Fort Wayne
Sugar Prices To Remain High Despite Softening Hopes
Sugar prices are expected to stay elevated with a near term average around 30 cents per pound. Wholesalers report scarce shipments and prices from 26.67 to 32 cents, while flour remains widely scarce. A railroad tieup is blamed for delayed May 1 flour deliveries, yet famine is not feared and dealers struggle to fill orders. Late quotes show sugar around 16 dollars per hundredweight, though a Minneapolis dispatch notes a 50 cent drop on Darrel to about 15.25 per hundred.
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Minneapolis
Flood survey eyed for Wabash river issue in Congress
A government survey is being debated after AAC Uifl introduced in Congress a measure to study flood risks along the Wabash river. The proposal aims to assess flood control needs and inform future federal action.
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Congress
Watson Opposes Soldier Relief in House and Senate
Representatives report that House Republicans will discuss soldier relief at a caucus while Senator Watson faces opposition from foes in the Senate who fear the bill’s passage this session. Grain futures tax proposals are cited as a complicating factor by grain market representatives.
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Washington
Chicago Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Chamber of Comerce
House
Ways All Means
Investigation Stalls as Senate Probes FTC Infested Claim
Speculation runs high in Washington as a Senate subcommittee planned to investigate the Federal Trade Commission after Senator Watson charged Bolshevik influence. The Privileges and Elections Committee appointed Townsend to lead but has not held public hearings, with only one closed session reported. Counsel for the probe included Charles W. Miller and Clarence Martin of Indianapolis.
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Washington
Senate
Federal Trade Commission
Watson
Indiana
Privileges and Election Committee
Townsend
Michigan
Charles W. Miller
Indianapolis
Goshen
Clarence Martin
Weather: Clearing and warmer midweek
The forecast calls for clearing skies and rising temperatures. Wednesday is expected to be fair and warmer across the region.
Mexico to hold extraordinary session on May 24
Leaders of the liberal revolutionary movement urged Governor De La Huerta to convene an extraordinary congress to name a president ad interim. De La Huerta issued the call and publicized the date of the session set for Monday May 24 at the National Palace in Mexico City.
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Associated Press
Mexico City
National Palace
Liberty bonds slide to new low amid banker forecasts
Bonds fall further as prices hit record lows. Analysts say the 6 percent level might be breached on the current basis, with some securities dipping below the earlier rate.
Delegates Set for Democratic State Convention
Samuel F. Spahn, Benjamin F. Deahl and Joseph A. Beane of Goshen, Richard C. Lake of Elkhart, and William C. T. Harrison of Ligonier depart for Indianapolis this afternoon as delegates to the Democratic state convention.
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Samuel F. Spahn
Benjamin F. Deahl
Joseph A. Beane
Goshen
Richard C. Lake
Elkhart
William C. —T. Harrison
Ligonier
Indianapolis
Relative Informs Of Death In White Pigeon
Mrs Barbara C Miller living five miles east of Goshen received a tefe gram from White Pigeon Michigan stating that Mrs Yoder a relative had died at that place.
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Barbara C. Miller
Goshen
White Pigeon, Mich
Print Paper Inquiry Concludes Hearings In Washington
The state manufacturers sub-committee closed its hearings on the print paper situation and will not call further witnesses. Chairman Reed will lead the meeting tomorrow to draft recommendations for the full committee.
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Washington
Reed s/1
Hungary to Sign Peace Treaty Drawn by Allies
Budapest reports that Hungary is expected to sign the peace treaty presented by the Allies. The government indicated today that Hungary would endorse the terms outlined by the Allies.
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Hungary
Budapest
Indiana G A R to convene 41st encampment in Bloomington
General orders from the headquarters set the 41st annual encampment in Bloomington for May 25 to 27. The G A R Woman s Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R will meet at the Bowles hotel Daughters of Veterans Sons of Veterans at the Tourner hotel.
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Indiana G. A. R
Bloomington
G. A. R. Woman's Relief Corps
Bowles Hotel
Daughters of Veterans, Sons of Veterans
Tourner Hotel
Jitney Bus Ordinance Draws South Bend City Council Fire
Controversy over a jitney bus ordinance grows as council members face strong opposition to the bill in its current form. Community leaders warn of unintended impacts while supporters push for faster transportation options.
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South Bend
Harvey 2B LaSalle dies in Wabash aged 87
Harvey 2B LaSalle, 87, of Wabash, the last member of the city's 1832 club, has died. He was known for his long involvement in local affairs and community clubs.
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Harvey
LaSalle
Wabash
Planned Soviet Rule For France If Strikes Had Been Successful
Paris police claim to have obtained documents proving that Soviet rule in France would have been established if the May Day strikes had succeeded. They say the evidence shows plans and directives intended to replace the existing government.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Manufacturers Seek Quick Influx of Skilled Immigrants
United States Senator Walter J. Edge urged temporary immigration law changes to admit desirable immigrants as laborers to ease America's labor shortage. The address was given in New York on May 18 before the National Manufacturers Association.
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New York
America
United States
Walter J. Edge
New Jersey
Vioan
National Manufacturers Association
Emerson Ballard to Address Wabash Graduates
Crawfordsville figure Emerson Ballard, who gave a noted dry speech in Goshen years ago, will speak to the Wabash High School graduating class on June 2 at Wabash.
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Emerson Ballard
Crawfordsville
Goshen
Wabash High School
Wabash
Palmer gives lie to charge against profiteers
Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Palmer rebutting claims his administration targets labor leaders more than profiteers. He cites 1452 profiteer prosecutions, says no labor leader has been jailed, and defends equal enforcement of law. He names Judge Bonniwell as the main critic, notes a letter from J S Miller of Wilkes-Barre forwarding the attack. Continued on Page Eigh.
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Washington
Palmer
Hur
Bonniwell
Philadelphia
Talmer
Department of Justice
Alexander Howatt
Anderson
Deadlock in Senate and House Conferees Over Army Measure
Conferees from the Senate and House have failed to agree on provisions of a military bill. The stalled process leaves the Army measure unresolved with no immediate path to final passage.
Deadlock in Army Reorganization Talks Despite Senate Offer
Senate and house conferees reached a stalemate on the army reorganization bill. Senate provisions to reorganize the force caused the breach and the dispute will go to the house for a vote. Chairman Wadsworth said the disagreement came despite an offer to strike the voluntary training provision for youths aged 18 to 21.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
House
Wads- Worth
Behrendt Considered for Michigan Governor Nomination
Henry Behrendt of Lansing a brother of Mrs. Dembufsky and Mrs. Nalinger of South Bend is proposed for the Democratic nomination for governor. Behrendt is currently United States marshal. The Detroit Times notes a Democrats conference in Detroit tied to the Belivendt boom.
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Henry Behrendt
Lansing
Mich
Jacob Dembufsky
Rae Nalinger
South Bend
Goshen
Michigan
Behrendt
United States
Detroit Times
Belivendt
Wage settlement near in coal miners dispute
Washington May 9 and officials expect settlement of the prolonged wage dispute of anthracite coal miners within the next day or two. Secretary of Labor Wilson secured concessions from both miners and operators during daily conferences, making a peaceful settlement possible.
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Washington
Department of Labor
Secretary of Labor
Wilson
Tidiana State Sunday School Convention Opens in Crawfordsville
The 66th annual Tidiana state Sunday school convention will be held in Crawfordsville June 22 24 A registration fee of 1 will be charged to cover program expenses Speakers include Dr M A Honline educational director of the International Sunday School association R A Waite Associated Boys secretary of the International Sunday School association Miss Hazel A Lew National Children's Division superintendent for the Disciples of Christ Prof H Augustine Smith professor of hymnology Boston university and Walter A Snow general secretary of the West Virginia Sunday School association
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Crawfordsville
M. A. Honline
International Sunday School Association
R.A. Waite
Associated Boys
Hazel A. Lew
The
Disciples of Christ
H. Augustine Smith
Boston Universty
Walter A. Snow
West Virginia Sunday School Association
St Josephs League Convention Opens in South Bend
The twenty sixth annual St Josephs League convention opened with a pontifical mass at St Marys church in South Bend. A 250 member delegation from across Indiana marched from the Jefferson hotel to the church. The three day gathering concluded today.
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St. Joseph's League of Indiana
South Bend
St. Mary's Church
Indiana
Jefferson Hotel
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