17 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1921
Page
1
At Westminster Abbey a high profile ceremony honors General John J. Pershing with the Medal of Honor. Ambassadors and notable figures attend as U S and British representatives recognize shared wartime sacrifice and alliance.
An alleged embezzler from Hanover Union State Bank of Hanover, PAL, faces charges of misappropriating over 120000 of the bank funds. No decision was reached by the Supreme Court today as reports note no opinion was handed down.
Secretary Hughes urges disarmament delegates to convene in a forthcoming conference. He outlines aims for arms reduction, noting international cooperation and readiness for joint sessions. Officials stress broad public and media involvement as the meeting progresses.
A federal style notice reports promoter McGrail of Chicago linked to the failed Elkhart County fair festival. The hearing on alleged mismanagement and financial disputes is scheduled for Saturday November 5 in the local Whisler court.
John De Bond owner of a produce business near West Lincoln avenue appears to have assigned his assets to Elimaein W. Hess for creditors. Hess takes inventory as a schedule filed by Mr. Lord lists property including equity in shipments to Boston and eggs sent to New York City. The business is said to be in bad shape with checks bouncing and insufficient funds. Bond resides in Weer Dnine. Several relatives operate produce houses in Michigan towns and Vermont. Creditors are said to be heavily affected by recent price shifts and diamondization of egg markets.
Markets faced heavy selling as the threat of a nationwide railroad strike pressured stocks and cotton prices. Wheat also declined sharply on expectations the strike would occur, futures sliding amid transportation concerns.
Thirty seven tickets were sold for the WoO excursion to Indianapolis via the Big Four railroad. Ticket holder is listed as tashen yestenbey.
Indiana will see generally fair conditions tonight and Tuesday, with unsettled weather concentrated in the extreme north. Temperatures will be cooler Tuesday, especially in the far north tonight.
Government officials search for ways to prevent a general rail strike as union leaders threaten action from October 30. Postmaster General Hays says the mails will be moved. War and transportation authorities prepare contingencies to keep service running.
Reports describe Washington's concern over a national railroad strike as the railroad labor board and the Interstate Commerce Commission discuss a plan to curb transportation disruptions. The board proposes freight reductions, withdrawal of wage cut requests, and employees delaying strikes pending further action. President Harding coordinates with the agencies while Postmaster General Hays may respond to mail train disruptions.
In Washington on October 17, William J. Simmons head of the Ku Klux Klan clashed with House Rules Chairman Campbell as the Klan leader testified. Simmons denied faking health issues and attacked the New York World for an alleged expose while recounting the order's history and membership near five thousand up to July.
Health Commissioner Copeland said a mobilization of 7 000 trucks could meet New York's daily 500 carloads quota of food if a general strike lasts. Storage is adequate to ration for three weeks, but milk import by truck must start immediately. Coal storage is tighter as early suppliers have little reserve space. Officials push large consumers to fill their bins now.
Morristown declares that the volunteer crew of wealthy businessmen operating the millionaires special on the Delaware lacked wage support. They vow to aid Western railroad commuters to New York during the 1920 railroad strike, stating readiness to serve today.
One thousand coal miners of District No 11 who had been idle since Alexander Howat and August Dorchey were jailed returned to work today. The move follows an announcement at the headquarters of the Operators association.
A residence near Schrock Schoolhouse seven miles northeast of Goshen was robbed by an unknown person. A pocketbook with receipts was taken, found later by Jesse L. Heefner and Fra Bonner near their car in Middlebury woods. Mrs. Yoder, who lives alone, returned to an open door and authorities were notified.
Farmers and Merchants Light and Power of Mongo in Lagrange county faces large stock losses as only 2.5 dollars per 100 dollars of stock may be paid. The situation suggests substantial shareholder damage amid the company’s troubles.
The fire department was last evening called to the corner of Eighth Street and Madison Boulevard where a Black's Overland automobile was involved in an incident.
The second and third groups of railroad carriers may join a nationwide strike affecting all regions. A first group walkout is planned October 30 with a second on November 11 and a third on November 3. Major lines named include New York Central Baltimore and Ohio and Burlington system. Leaders insist the strike plans are unsettled with some unions remaining opposed.
Superintendent J. W. Foreman was summoned to Charleston Alabama after his aunt and uncle died in an automobile accident Saturday night. The fatalities occurred when their vehicle collided with another in a wreck that shocked the community and prompted investigation.
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