Return of Overseas Forces Accelerated After Chaumont Plan
Plans revised for the return of overseas troops call for sailing from France of all units except regular divisions by June 12. General March said 100,000 sail in May and 200,000 in June with small remnant in July. Chaumont headquarters to be abandoned. Antwerp to supply Coblenz sector directly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
France
March
Sodas
Service of
Chaumont
Coilenz
Antwerp
Aces Vals Alt
Hest
Great Fires and Explosions Rumor in Petrograd
Reports from Helsingfors claim great fires and explosions in and around Petrograd. The Daily Mail correspondent notes machine gun fire and widespread unrest as Bolshevik forces reportedly destroy munitions amid rising population opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrograd
Associated Press
London
Daily Mail
Helsingfors
Congressmen Split Over Wartime Prohibition Repeal
A New York World survey shows most Congressmen oppose committing to repeal of wartime prohibition despite the presidents recommendation. Senate votes show 10 for repeal and 10 against with several noncommittal and absent lawmakers. House tallies display similar division with noncommittal and absent members noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York World
Senate
Mission program at college with four speakers listed
A college mission program will be presented tomorrow afternoon at 2 and 7 o clock. The four speakers from India are Miss Anna Stalter Mrs Maury Burkhard Dr Sh Exch and J Lapp. The public is invited to attend both meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Anna Stalter
Mra
Maury Burkhard
Sh Exch
Haag druggists cleared as perjury charge dropped
In Indianapolis a criminal court jury returned a verdict of not guilty on perjury charges against Julia A. and Louis E. Haag after a second trial lasting one hour and five minutes. A prior trial ended with a hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Secon
Julia A
Louis E. Haag
W C T U to Meet at South Fifth Street Home
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. W. Cunningham on South Fifth Street. Mrs. Croser will be tender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Cunningham
South Fifth Street
Croser
Carl Bloomberg Buys Paige Sport Model via C & Biggie
Carl Bloomberg purchases a Paige sport model through the agency of C. and Biggie. The deal follows the agency arrangement and completes the sale of the sporting model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Bloomberg
Paige
C. & Biggie
Farmer William Pummell Executes 25 Rats Using Wing Gas
William Pummell, a farmer, reportedly killed 25 rats by wing gas in an incident noted for its unusual method. Local authorities documented the event and the method used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pummell
Storms Delay NC-4 Lisbon Flight Start
Weather conditions at Ponta Delgada and the Azores keep the seaplane NC 4 from starting toward Lisbon. Admiral Jackson reported no attempt to fly today as forecasts show continued storms and strong easterly winds through today and tomorrow, delaying the mission until at least Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Ponta Delgada
Lisbon
Navy Department
Admiral Jackson
Azores
Here
Steamship Virginia destroyed by fire off Chesapeake Bay
The steamship Virginia of the Old Bay Line burned to the water's edge off Smith's Point Chesapeake Bay at 10:45 this morning. Survivors were picked up by the steamer bound for Baltimore. Officials say loss of life if any was very slight and the vessel was valued at 700000 dollars. A list of survivors totals the crew aboard last night, but fears persist that some crew were lost.
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Associated Press
Norfolk, Va
Virginia
Old Bay Line
Baltimore
Norfolk
Smith's Point
Chesapeake Bay
The
Steamship Company
Gold Striper Sentenced For Killing His Friend
Hammond reports Joseph Marino a young overseas soldier was convicted of manslaughter for shooting his best friend Carmelo Foote at a welcome party on March 21. The defense said Fonte attacked Marino and the shooting was to save his life. A week later Sam Marino killed his wife Rose and then committed suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond
Joseph Marino
Carmelo Foote
Sam Marino
Fonte
Marino
Rose
Theatre Managers Fear Actors Union
The Producing Managers' Association rejects the Actors Equity form, arguing reforms by English producers threaten the closed shop. The Actors Equity Association reportedly has about 4,000 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actors’ Union
New York
Actors’ Equity Association
Producing Managers’ Association
Denial of Paris peace delegates resigning at Paris
Washington reports an official denial that members of the American delegation at the Paris peace conference have resigned over the treaty terms. The statement says no resignations have occurred and the delegation remains at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Paris
Why The Train Was Late
Eastbound passenger train No. 6 on Clover Leaf was delayed when two colts boarded the track and refused to leave. They rode from Warren to Liberty Center as the engine puffed and snorted, and Bluffton was reached 25 minutes behind schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Leaf Railroad
Warren
Liberty Center
Bluffton
Governor Paroles Hasip Kassoni in Assault Case
Gov Goodrich grants parole to Hasip Kassoni of Elkhart after a March 2 conviction in Elkhart city court for assault and battery on a young woman. He was sentenced to four months at the state farm and fined $25 plus costs. trial judge recommended parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Goodrich
Hasip Kassoni
Elkhart
Willam Seymour Charged With Swindle In Chicago
Willam Seymour a hokster and second hand dealer from Elkhart is under arrest for allegedly swindling August W. Swanson of Chicago out of 50 dollars on May 13. The transaction occurred in Chicago and Seymour posted bond signed by Tom De Shone of Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Seymour
Hokster
Elkhart
Fis
August W. Swanson
Chicago
Seymour
Tom de Shone
Valentian Trebled Unie Real Estate Notice
A garbled OCR fragment mentions real estate and taxation contexts with unclear entities Val entian Trebled Unie and Coen Aenea. Details are ambiguous but imply a property related notice or discussion surrounding valuation, taxation or sale. No precise names, dates, or places are readable.
District Meeting of Franchise League In Elkhart
The Thirteenth district convention of the Women’s Franchise league will be held at the Christiana Country Club in Elkhart on Saturday June 7. Miss Helen Benbridge of Terre Haute new state president will be principal speaker and has accepted the invitation. District chairman Mrs J C Ross announced the plans and expects over 10 women to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Franchise League
Christiana Country
Cub
Elkhart
Helen Benbridge
Terre Haute
J. C. Ross
Five Thousand Dollar Damages Sought Over Car Fare Dispute
Fred Mecomber a cement dealer from Berrien Springs sues Southern Michigan Railway Company for 5000 dollars over a disputed car fare. He claims a conductor named Harta assaulted him at a stop near Berrien Springs in March after disagreement on the exact fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
Fred Mecomber
Berrien Springs
Southern Michigan Railway Company
Berries Springs
Two men plead guilty in Elkhart street car safe theft case
Theron Sweet and Rollo Bash admitted grand larceny for the May 1 1986 safe burglary at the Elkhart Northern Indiana passenger station. Fash, the actual thief, drew one to 1 y years and a $1 fine with disfranchisement. Sweet received 90 days on the penal form and a $1 fine. Sheriff Sanford to remand them to begin sentences. both men are veterans who worked as streetcar conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Sweet
Rollo Bash
Elkhart Northern Indiana
Fash
State Reformatory
St. Louis
Sweet
Izeo
Sanford
National Army
Bash
Injunction Allows War Beer Production Pending ruling
Federal Judge Mayer granted an injunction restraining government interference with the uninterrupted production of beer containing 2.75 percent alcohol while the United States Brewers Association challenge proceeds. The action ensures continuous wartime beer output until the court rules on its intoxicating status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Brewers Association
Mayer
Kahn Endorses Standing Army Plan with Universal Training
Representative Kahn of California supports a standing army of 100000 men aided by universal military training. After returning from Europe he announced he would push the proposal in Congress at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kahn
Washington
California
Europe
Congress
Beimers Incorporate in South Bend for Boot and Shoe Business
George B. Robert L. and Catherine Beimer of South Bend have incorporated Beimer's in that city with capital at 20000 and will conduct a boot and shoe business. The same persons have incorporated the John G. Beimer estate and will sell real estate. Otto F. Strodel Frank E. Bougher and Fred H. Loveless of Fort Wayne have incorporated the American Service Co. capital 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B
Robert L
Catherine Beimer
South Bend
Beimer’s
John G. Beimer
Otto F. Strodel
Frank E. Bougher
Fred H. Loveless
Fort Wayne
American Service Co
Memorial day speech set by Topeka church pastor
Rev. F. A. Vanonuys of the First Presbyterian church will deliver the Memorial day oration in Topeka. An elaborate program has been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Vanonuys
First Presbyterian Church
Topeka
Opened Sense Early Migs Isabel Hardy Wins River Swim
Isabel Hardy of Elkhart opened the swimming season in the St. Joseph river at Elkhart on May 22 despite cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Hardy
Elkhart
St. Joseph River
Fort Wayne Undertaker Henry H. Schoene Dies at 50
Henry H. Schoene a Fort Wayne undertaker aged 50 died at the house he was born in. He led funeral services in the city and was a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Schoene
Fort Wayne
Eleventh Annual BC High School Play Highlights Talent
The Caste-Person Nel of Graduating G H S features exceptional acting from many members in its eleventh annual program. Productions span from Elizabeth Princess of England to The County Chairman with titles like The Men of the Hour and Going Some reflecting a robust drama season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
England
Urwin’ Opera
India
Peggy
Jones
Goshen High presents At the End of the Rainbow play
The eleventh annual senior class production by Goshen High opened at Jefferson theatre with 20 seniors in a three act comedy. Directors May L Powell and Alda K E Henry praised performances by John Hawks Martha Wilden and Katherine Healey along with a large cast including George Davis Eliza Blough Theda Peters Irma Gortner Clarence Lorenz Florence Wagner Helen Brake Donald Alford Cart Bemender fer and Gladys Wysong. Concluded on fifth page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen High School
Jefferson Theatre
May L. Powell
Alda KE. Henry
John A. Hawks
Martha Wilden
Robert Weaver
Katherine Healey
George Davis
Eliza Blough
Theda Peters
Irma Gortner
Clarencé Lorenz
Florence Wagner
Helen Brake
Donald Alford
Cart Bemenderfer
Gladys Wysong
Fol
Robert Preston
Douglas Brown
Dick Preston
John Hawks
Stanley Palmer
Ted Whitney
Dart
Aerial Mail Service Proves Success in First Week
The Chicago Cleveland air mail service completed 28 of 30 trips in its first week, cited by the post office department as evidence of reliability. A perfect record hinged on a usable Bryan landing field.
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Washington
Chicago-Cleveland
Post Office Department
Bryan
Coxey’s Army Leader Pushes Amendment Poll
Senator Pomerene of Ohio introduces a constitutional amendment resolution for nationwide popular vote on constitutional amendments at the request of Jacob Coxey leader of Coxey’s army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jacob 8
Coxey
Police chief receives telegram about unanswered letters
Chief Riblet of Elkhart police reports a telegram from Mrs. Nannie Arthur of Catlettsburg Kentucky. She says no letters receive response and they are directed to her daughter Mrs. D. Goffins, whose last known address is unknown. The message mentions work by New York Central.
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Riblet
Elkhart
Mra
Nannie Arthur
Catlettsburg
Mra D. Goffins
Mew
York Central
Grant Couple Welcomes Son From North Main Street
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Charles Grant of North Main Street confirming a new arrival in the local family.
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Charles Grant
North Main Street
Death details of Pvt Merrill C Bloss June 1919 letter from France
Mrs Adelia Bloss of Goshen received letters from the American Red Cross and military officials detailing Pvt Merrill C Bloss of Battery F 16th Field Artillery death in France on September 28 1918. The report notes he was mortally wounded by a shell near Septsarges in the Argonne and buried at Cuisy military cemetery after brief hospitalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Merrill C. Bloss
Red Cross
Gidelis Bloss
Seventh Street
Goshen
Merritt’ C. Bloss
France
Adelia Bloss
Bloss
W. R. Castie, Jr
16Th Field Artillery
A.D. O
Place de Rivoli
Paris
Merrill C
4Th Division
Cuisy
Septsarges
Argonne
Meid Hosp
Vesle
Joseph Whalen
16Th FP. A
Lakestone Avenue
Williamsburg
Nathan W. Ginette
16Th
F. A
Republicans Admit Women to Membership
The concluding session of a Republican women’s conference with Will Hays approved admitting women to party membership on equality with men and barred separate women’s organizations except for temporary needs. Details will be worked out by state women with the state central committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Party
Will Hf. Hays
Railroad administration asks big extra appropriation
Washington May 24 officials report a heavy operating deficit on railroads has prompted a request for a large additional appropriation for the railroad administration to cover the deficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Railroad Administration
Bishop to Administer Confirmation at St James Church
The Right Reverend John Hazen White will administer the ancient rite of Confirmation to a class born at St James Episcopal Church on Sunday at four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hazen White
Northern
Indiana
St. Jame’s Episcopal Church
Court House Woodwork Decay Prompts Repairs
Officials report window frames and woodwork exposed to the elements are rotting in many areas. Extensive repairs will be undertaken in the near future to address the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Waldron and Schrump Wed by Justice at Elkhart Home
Claude J. Waldron and Miss Delphe Schrump both of Elkhart were married last evening by Justice Whistler at his South Fifth street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice
Delphe Schrump
Elkhart
Whisler
South Fifth Street
Sunday school convention at Lagrange May 28
The Lagrange county Sunday school convention will be held in the Presbyterian church at Lagrange next Wednesday May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange County
Presbyterian Church
Lagrange
Veterans to Meet at G A Tate Hall Tonight
Spanish American War veterans group R plans a gathering at the G A Tate Hall this evening. Organizers cite a short program and a moment of remembrance for comrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.tate
Hal Agaday
Divine Tserviogy
Main Circus Returns to Goshen After 24 Year Gap
The Main circus, nicknamed Fashion Plate Shows, arrives in Goshen from Sturgis aboard 14 cars via the Goshen & Michigan Branch. A noon street parade drew a large crowd, with acts including Cate Bates elephants and the Hollis family. Performances begin at 7:30 pm with doors at 7. Tonight’s show to Niles, Michigan after the display. Winter quarters are at Havre de Grace Maryland.
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Goshen Tlay
Harner-Burris
Eighth
Ninth
Jackson Streets
Sturgis
Mich
Goshen & Michigan
Niles
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Cate Bates
Hollis Family
Melville
Bessie
Flying Cowders
Jo LaFleur
Demotts
Mexico
Dog Tax Law Changes Noted by Township Trustee Kinney
Township Trustee Kinney warns residents of a new dog tax law changes enacted by the last legislature. The assessor must report unpaid dog taxes to the prosecutor by June 2, with a revised schedule eight dollars for a male to spayed female, five dollars for each additional male or spayed female, and five dollars for each female dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinney
Alleged Murderer's Body Recovered in White River
The body of Thomas Washington, accused of killing railroad detective Elmer Robbins, was found in White River near Columbus Indiana by Andy Crandall of Loutaville who was fishing. The body floated supported by a small tree keeping head and shoulders above water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ind
Thomas Washington
Elmer Robbins
Andy Crandall
Loutaville
White River
Mortuary notices: Rosa Frantz and Mary Alice Wogoman
Rosa Frantz 31 of 223 Olive street died at Goshen hospital after cancer surgery. Survived by husband Louis Frantz two sons Hubert Olen and two daughters Esther Ruby parents Alexander and Mrs Hill Frankfort Ind sisters and brothers. Mary Alice Wogoman years Elkhart resident died at home 317 Harrison street of pneumonia. Survived by husband John M Wogoman one brother Chauncey Stouder Bristol. Funeral plans announced for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz
Rosa Frantz
Louis Frantz
Olive Street
Goshen Hospital
Hubert
Olen
Esther
Ruby
Alexander Hill
Frankfort
Ind
Tree Sisters
Ann Jou
Indianapoli
Mary Elizabeth “Till
Aratelia Bill
Geshens Fia Brothers
Sitfiam Hill
Toteds
Jacob
Carl
George Th
Tiacwa
Hill
Denver
Wogoman
Mary Alice Wogoman
John M. Wogoman
Harrison Street
Elkhart
Goshen District Standard Bearer Oratorical Contest Held in Elkhert
The Goshen District Standard Bearer Oratorical contest will be held in Elkhert Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs Maggie Wherley represents the Standard Bearers of the Topeka Methodist church. Misses Della Lantz and Lillian Hartzler will perform a vocal duet. Many from this part of the county plan to attend this cost test.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Elkhert
Maggie Wherley
Topeka
German Peace Terms Framed At Spa Conference
German peace plenipotentiaries after Spa talks near Versailles push counter proposals to reduce the army to 35000 and destroy munitions plants while Austria’s treaty is prepared. The Austro naval force would be swept away and allied discussions over Bulgaria and Turkey projects may extend beyond the signing. American representatives are expected to stay in Paris to discuss remaining subjects after Wilson returns to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Germany
Versailles
Spa
Ncheidemann
Berlin
Austria
Paris
Bulgaria
Turkey
Wilson
United States
Liquor Violator Is Heavily Fined
Mrs Emily DeVuyssere of Mishawaka was fined 250 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months at the state penitentiary after being found guilty of keeping intoxicating liquor for sale by Judge Feig of Mishawaka. The jail sentence was suspended on her promise to surrender all liquor in her possession and stop its sale. She was arrested several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily DeVuyssere
Mishawaka
Fieg
Feig
DeVuyssere
Private Elvin W Phillips Mustered Out at Camp Sherman
Private Elvin W Phillips of Millersburg member of the 103rd ammunition train 28th division was mustered out at Camp Sherman yesterday. He arrived in Philadelphia from France on May 7 aboard the U S Liberator and was at Camp Dix recently. Phillips volunteered in June 1917 served 21 months 12 overseas. He trained before sailing from Fort Benjamin Harrison Camp Shelby and Fort Hancock. He sailed for France May 19 1918 served at the Argonne front from late August until the armistice. En route home from Camp Sherman he will stop for a few days at Indianapolis and Mrs Phillips will meet him there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvin W. Phillips
Millersburg
Camp Sherman
Philadelphia
France
U. S. Liberator
Camp Dix
Phillips
Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Camp Shelby
Fort Hancock
Argonne
Camp Shermaz
Indianapolis
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Coblenz
Werp
Congressmen
Haage
Portugal
Eikkart Anrrested
Valentian
Unie
Tixation Pearpose
Companies Incorporated
B.C High School
Nel
Bishop White
Mortuary Record
Leonard M. Leming
Mans
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