Cadorna Presses Italian Offensive Near Gorizia
General Cadorna shifted operations to the north of Gorizia as Italy reports a major gain. Since May 14, 23,681 Austrian prisoners have been taken along with 36 guns, 15 of them heavy caliber. Berlin notes rising activity on several fronts while stagnation continues in Northern France and Verdun sees renewed heavy fighting. Brazil moves toward active participation as neutrality erodes. Austria-Hungary political conditions remain unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadorna
Gorizia
France
Verdun
Brazil
Senate Finance Committee Wipes Out Tariff Increase
Washington May 29 The Senate Finance Committee voting on the war tax bill unanimously struck the plan to raise 200 000 by a general tariff increase of 2 percent on ad valorem basis Instead it proposes a direct excise tax on consumers of sugar tea coffee and cocoa as the revenue source
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Amer schooner Margaret EB. Rouss sunk by German sub
New York May 20 The American schooner Margaret EB. Rouss, which left St. Andrew's Bay Florida on Feb 4 for Genoa with a pine lumber cargo, was sunk by a German submarine April 7 near the French Italian coast. The crew were robbed, according to Capt Freddy Foot master of the vessel who arrived today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Margaret EB. Rouss
St. Andrew's Bay
Fla
Genoa
Italy
Freddy Foot
Sinking of Three British Ships Reported Officially
London dispatch reports three British vessels sunk officially. The hospital ship Dover Castle was torpedoed and sunk, along with an armed cruiser and a destroyer sunk after a collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dover Castle
Military
Colli
Count Julius Andrassy Named Hungarian Premier
Zurich May 29 An official telegram from Budapest says Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary has appointed Count Julius Andrassy as premier of Hungary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Budapest
Charles of
Austria-Hungary
Julius Andrassy
Hungary
Masked Robbers Strike Lafayette Physician Home
On May 29 three masked bandits entered the home of Dr. C. IL McCay in Lafayette and stole about 150 from him and roughly 150 from guest Claud A. Hedworth assistant cashier of Romney bank. A posse pursued the robbers but failed to capture them. Hedworth was beaten and gagged but freed himself and called the police. Dr. McCay was badly beaten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
C. IL. McCay
Claud A. Hedworth
Romney Bank
McCay
Hedworth
da McCay
Germany planned trouble with GT over US shipments
Secretary Lansing testified before the house commerce committee that Germany sought to create conflict between the United States and Great Britain by financing a U S company to ship cargoes for steamers. The plan aimed to have these shipments seized by Britain while the U S remained neutral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
House Commerce Committee
Lansing
U. S
Germany
Great Britain
Ex-Senator Lorimer Hurt in Saw Mill Accident
Former United States senator from Illinois William Lorimer, a Chicago banker, is recovering at his home after a heavy chain snapped in a sawmill at Jonesville Louisiana, breaking his right arm in three places. He has managed the mill for about five months and his condition is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Worimer
United States
Ilinois
Jonesville
Lorimer
German influence found at Texas sites in draft probes
Washington May 29 German influence to aid resistance to the US army registration and the selective draft has been uncovered at several places in Texas by federal grand jury inquiries. Already 11 indictments have been returned. Agents of the Department of Justice are at work. In some locations opposition to the draft is attributed to other causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Texas
Department of Justice
Guardsman Kills Canal Boat Captain in Self Defense
New York May 26 H P Bind erman a canal boat captain aged 59 was shot and killed by Private Herbert Taylor a 19 year old infantryman of Long Island during guard duty Taylor of Ca K 47th NY Inf fired in self defense after Binderman allegedly raised an iron bar when ordered away from guarded property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. P. Binderman
Herbert Taylor
Long Island
Taylor
Ca. K
N. Y
Binderman
Memorial Day orators in Goshen since 1870
A historical roll of Memorial Day speakers in Goshen lists orators from 1870 to 1916, naming captains, reverends, judges, scholars, and local officials. The list tracks repeated speakers such as Capt. J. A. S. Mitchell and Rev. W. M. Whitehead, with numerous Chicago and Indiana connections and years with no observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
J. A. S. Mitchell
E. W. H. Enis
C. Tl. Murray
Mr. Stanley
J. I. Hawks
Mr. Lemon
Osborn
C. Ll. Murray
Wm. B. Jacobs
Chicago
James Boxer
F. AL S. Mitchell
al SS. Mitchell
Alfred AH. Johnson
Lamport
John W. Irwin
Milo S. Hascall
Hod. Osborn
W. Liveringhouse
A. S. Mitchell
Mis
Jeannette Gortner
Phoimas
M. Whitehead
Anna
John H. Baker
J. M. Whitehead
Dodge
Bristol
David Ward Wood
Sanford
Fitkhart
Isso
C. €. Albertson
Francis I. Baker
Fe, DD
Newhouse
Reyv. S. Light
Perry D. Kreager
W. D. Parr
FE. L. Lemans
Stephen A. Douglas, Jr
B. B. Rover
K. A. Dausman
W. P. Pearce
Issp
A. H. McKee
CL Cissel
Newton W_. Gilbert
Angola
L. L. Burris
J. B. Fitzpatrick
John Prickett
Kokomo
James 8. Dodge
Elk
Knox to contest will of Laura Kindig in $100000 estate
John Granville Knox plans action to contest sister Laura A. Kindig s will alleging she was insane when made in 1905 The will left $840 to each of Knox s three sons and one daughter while most of the estate was bequeathed to the Laura A Kindig seminary Legal counsel L L Burris represents Mr Knox and basis of contest centers on mental incompetence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Granville Knox
Laura A. Kindig
L. L. Burris
Koy
Nindte
May Knox
Laura A. Windig
Farmers See Strange Balloon Near Millersburg
Farmers north of Goshen and near Midgeburg telephoned the Democrat office reporting a strange balloon seen early today. It landed briefly on the Fred Phillips farm four miles northeast of Millersburg but departed before locals reached it. Initial notices say the craft carried no passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Midgeburg
Fish Like
Millersburg
Fred Phillips
Township trustees set meeting to elect new county superintendent
At the regular meeting of township trustees to be held here next Monday a county superintendent to succeed A EK Weaver will be elected. Weave has been superintendent since 1907. He is a candidate for re election and is not opposed. The previous superintendent was George W Ellis, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. EK. Weaver
Weaver
George W. Ellis
Protest Against Rail Freight Rate Increase
Agricultural and livestock interests in Washington protest to the Interstate Commerce Commission against a proposed 15 percent rail freight rate hike. They argue the measure would unjustly burden food producers and hinder the government war food production program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Banks of Elk Hart County Agree on Liberty Bonds
Sixteen Elk Hart County banks approve Liberty Bonds totaling 688000 dollars. The funds are apportioned as fixed officials note, outlining the local outcome of the bond program and institutional cooperation amid the national campaign.
Liberty Loan bonds discussed by Elkhart county banks
A Goshen meeting with eight Elkhart County banks set an allotment of 668000 dollars for Liberty Loan bonds. Subscriptions closed with Goshen and Elkhart totals around 199600. Officials said 60k to 75k in bonds have been sold locally, rate 4 to 5 percent net, 30 year terms with 15-year redemption options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Public Library
I. O. Wood
City National Bank of
United States
Goshen
Elkhart
Diphtheria Closes Elkhart School Ward Four
The Fourth ward school in Elkhart was closed due to diphtheria amid a large scare. Kenneth Rhodes, a pupil, died from the disease as accusations of careless handling arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Kenneth Rhodes
Governor appoints F C Dailey to state defense council
Gov Goodrich announces F C Dailey former Democratic district attorney has accepted the secretary role on the state council of defense. Dailey, noted for Terre Haute election conspiracy and city fraud cases, joins a drive to form county councils of defense across Indiana. The governor asks circuit judges to appoint seven members per county to aid war preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goodrich
F. C. Dailey
State Council of Defense
Daily
Commission
Terre Haute
Indiana
State Council
Training at Ashburn Aviation Field Near Chicago
Chicago May 20 one of the busiest training centers for the U S army is the aviation field at Ashburn a Chicago area station about 12 miles southwest of downtown. At this station 55 men are learning to operate army bi planes. Nine instructors have been detailed. Twenty eight machines each of 100 horsepower are in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ashburn
Elizabeth Crissinger Crissinger obituary in Elkhart
Mortuary notice for Elizabeth S Crissinger aged 86 widow of John Crissinger longtime Bango township farmer. Died Sunday at daughter Mrs Charles Drake in Elkhart after illness since January from a cerebral hemorrhage. Services at Drake home at 4 pm with Rev Herrick officiating. Interment Grace Lawn Cemetery. Six daughters and two sons surviv e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crissinger
Elizabeth S. Crissinger
John Crissinger
Bango
Charles S. Drake
Elkhart
Drake
Rev. Herrick
The
Presbyterian Church
Grace Lawn
Poisoning scare at Chicago-Detroit Bag Co workers
Three girls employed at the Chicago Detroit Bag Co claim they were poisoned by chewing gum. Miss Marie Bowman is confined at home near Parkside while Miss Gertrude Miller and Miss Treva Neterer have returned to work after several days of treatment. A gum sample was sent to Indianapolis for analysis. Weeks earlier a Bauman girl reported an attempted kidnapping on a side street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago-Detroit Bag Co
Marie Bowman
Parkside
Gertrude Miller
Treva Neterer
Indianapolis
Elkhart
School student exhibit on city animal training work displayed
An exhibit of work by city school students in mammal training and other revisions will be displayed Friday and Saturday on the second floor of the former McNaughton building now Spahn block at Lincoln avenue and Fifth street. The public is invited to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNaughton
Spahn Block
Lincoln Avenue
Fifth Street
Chandler School Fifth Grade Track Meet Friday
Friday afternoon the annual track and field meet for students in the fifth to sixth grades will be held in the rear of the Chandler school building on East Eighth Street. High school officials will assist the youngsters by acting as officials and in other capacities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Eighth Street
Arctic Explorers Safe on Coast of Greenland
New York May 29 Donald Mc Millan explorer and Crockerland expedition members from 1913 are safe at Utah on the northwest coast of Greenland per a cablegram received today by the American Museum of Natural History.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Donald McMillan
Crockerland
Arctic
Utah
Greenland
American Museum of Natural History
Jackson Cemetery Decoration Memorial Day Service
Annual services will be held at Jackson cemetery at 2 o clock next Sunday afternoon. Reverend Frank Burns pastor of the Benton MFE church will deliver the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Cemetery
Frank Burns
Benton M. FE
Chamberlain students present concert at St Mark church
Students from Chamberlain school will give a concert Tuesday evening June 5 at St Mark s M F church. Proceeds will fund beautification of the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain School
St Mark's
M. F
New Ford Sold to C Seaman in Goshen
The Kelly Garage sold a Ford to C Seaman of Goshen, marking another recent vehicle sale by the local dealership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
C. Seaman
Goshen
Daylight Saving Plan Sparks Actions in Indiana Cities
South Bend may officially adopt the daylight saving plan while Indianapolis defers, saying the change is not yet ready. The contrast highlights differing timelines for clock changes across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Indianapolis
Gary mayor sued by Gary Building Co over note
R. O. Johnson mayor of Gary is sued by the Gary Building Co for $260 seeking judgment on a note. The case presents a civil action alleging failure to settle a loan obligation and requests court intervention to recover the amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Johnson
Gary
Gary Building Co
Judge Drake to Speak at Elkhart Memorial Day Address
Circuit court Judge Drake will deliver the annual Memorial Day address tomorrow at Elkhart. The event marks a local observance with community leaders expected to attend and security planned by city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Drake
Circuit Court
Conscription Registration Day Notice
Under the provisions of the law, all males between 21 and 30 in the state must register on Tuesday June 5. The notice calls for eligible residents to comply with the conscription requirements and related procedures.
Van Derveen estate and local court actions noted
Efie M Van Derveen of Nappanee inherits all property from Efe Fisher Van Dervee who died May 25 1917 with debts and funeral expenses to be paid and a tenth grave stone. Wives custody and $12 monthly child support for Mabel Rehver Vance and two children Elizabeth and Naomi. Several defaulted divorce and foreclosure cases heard. Probate orders discharge administrators and an inheritance tax hearing set for June 20. John Dee pays 11 for public intoxication. Suspended sentence given to Winters for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Efe Fisher-Van Dervee
Nappanee
John van Derveen
Henry Jt, Wefrees
A. BH. Kauffman
Mabel Rehver-Vance
Millershire
William G. Vance
Elizabeth
Naomi
Whder
Vance
George A. Schuyler
Dora E. Smith-Schuyler
William Shott
Ruth Shott
Eleanor F. Herringet
George N. Clark
George W. Clark
Jacob C. Swihart
George T. Swihart
Elizabeth Dudies
Abraham BR. Yoder
Eva E. Wallace
Allen J. Wallace
John Dee
James Polezoes
James Boureas
Harmon
Elkhart
Winters
Lee
Missionary Society Meeting and Society News Note
The Thoburn Missionary society will meet at 1901 South Fight street on Thursday May 31 at 3 oclock. One American missionary in China will present on Chinese life. The marriage of Grace Mick and Charles F Thayer has been announced. The Woman s Bible class of the 1st Brethren church meets Thursday at 2 50 at 405 Chicago avenue. The Evening Auction club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Jay Rensberger Thursday evening at their South Seventh street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoburn Missionary Society
Grace Mick
Chicago
Barhara Mick
This City
Charles F. Thayer
New York City
1St Brethren Church
Charles Ganger
Chicago Avenue
Jay Rensberger
South Seventh Street
Crow Motor Car Co Buys 26 Acres Near Elkhart Plant
The Crow Motor Car Co of Elkhart purchased 26 acres from Lloyd Simonton near the current factory for 1000 dollars per acre totaling 26000 dollars. Six acres will stay for factory use and the rest will be platted into lots. The company recently added a 20000 dollar extension to its plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Motor Car Co
Elkhart
Lloyd Simonton
Crow Company
Married South Bend man nabbed with 17 year old at Michigan City
A South Bend man living with a housekeeper was arrested after spending the night with a 17 year old girl in Michigan City at the bachelor apartments of a friend. The trio and the housekeeper were detained and an auto license number helped trace their movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Michigan City
South Benders
Damage Not Serious Crops Hit by Recent Storms in Indiana
Reports from across Indiana indicate crop damage from recent storms is not serious. Farmers note localized effects but statewide impact remains limited and minor in scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Memorial Day Closing To Affect Freight Houses
The N C and Big Four freight houses will close tomorrow in observance of Memorial Day, halting freight operations for the holiday. Local business and rail customers should plan shipments accordingly and expect resumed service after the holiday.
Memorial Day Program Tomorrow by Horace Ellis
A Memorial Day and patriotic program is set for tomorrow with Horace Ellis delivering the address. The event highlights local remembrance and community tribute, inviting residents to participate in the ceremony.
Exercises Will Be Held In Court Park
A procession through the business and residence sections will honor soldiers. Decorations of graves will accompany the event, with ceremonies planned in Court Park.
Memorial Day Observance in Goshen Changes Plan
Memorial Day in Goshen will alter longstanding customs due to the U S German war. No Oak Ridge Cemetery procession. exercises move to Court Park. graves will be decorated. parade route through business and residence areas. Horace Ellis of Indianapolis to speak. holiday observed with many businesses closed. amusements including a motion picture and a ball game planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
United States
Germany
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Court Park
Oak Ridge
Horace Ellis
Indianapolis
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Noble county widow dies after cancer operation in Fort Wayne
Mrs. Katie Wade wife of Rev. C. W. Wade aged 50 died in Lutheran hospital Fort Wayne after cancer operation. Mrs Helen Dodez pioneer Fort Wayne resident died after long illness. David W. Hunter 75 formerly of Elkhart died at daughter Mrs. Ralph W. Evans home in Decatur Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Wade
Noble County
Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne
C. W. Wade
Helen Dodez
David W. Hunter
Elkhart
Ralph W. Evans
Decatur
Mich
Hess Child Injured By Horse Kick In Goshen Street Alley
ten year old Wes Hess, son of Mr and Mrs T A Hess of South Tenth street, was kicked in the head by a horse owned by Goshen grocer M Shookman as he led the animal through an alley near South Third street from a blacksmith shop. The wound required several stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
T. A. Hess
South Tenth Street
Wes
M. Shookman
Goshen Grocer
Young Hess
South Third Street
Memorial Day Parade Plan Announced at Royaleon Stand
Veterans from the Spanish American and Philippine Wars are asked to meet at the Royaleon news stand at 1 o clock tomorrow to participate in the annual Memorial Day parade. The assembly follows Howell Post No. 90 G A R led by Joel P Hawks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royaleon News
Howell Post
Joel P. Hawks
Union Trust Co expands bond staff in Indianapolis
Merrill E. Wilson, longtime chief deputy U S marshal for the district of Indiana and formerly of Goshen, has joined the bond department staff at Union Trust Co in Indianapolis after more than 12 years in federal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Trust Co
Merrill E. Wilson
Goshen
U. S. Marshal’s Office
District of Indiana
Indianapolis
Walter Swart Stranded in Canada Over Missing Passports
Walter Swart son of County Recorder and Mrs. John N. Swart, a commercial traveler, cannot leave Canada due to having no passports. The report notes Swart’s travel hold despite attempts to depart, with authorities delaying departure until documents are obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Swart
John N. Swart
Canada
Birth of son to Walter and Mrs Jacobs in Peck home
A son was born this morning at the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles Peck on South Tenth Street to Mr and Mrs Walter Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jacobs
Charles Peck
South Tenth Street
Fall event kickoff set for August nineteenth
The event closes preparations and confirms a start date in August, around the nineteenth, signaling the season's opening for fall activities and vendor participation.
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Berlin
Congress
Amer
Sion
Julius. Andrassy
GT. Gaitain
Ger
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Saies
Goshen, Elkhart Co. Trust Co
City National Bank S
Salem Bank
State Bank
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Citizens Trust Co
First National Bank
First Trust & Savings Co
Total Co
Farmers and Traders Bank
Hilbish Bank
Middlebury
First State Bank
Wakarusa
Exchange Bank
Citizens Bank
New Paris
New
F. E. Berton
John I. Liver
J. G. Wallick
First Trust and Savings Co
Myron Hilbish
Charles and
Harold Hoover
Sylvester Widner
Daniel Fisher
Henry Freed
John Prank
Fred Coppes
Council of Defense
Aviation Field
Mortuary Record
Daily Democrat
Efie M. van Derveen
Circuit Court Record
Society News
Mire
Diers
Weather Forecast
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