Earthquake Strikes Italian Coast Killing Many
Reports from Rome indicate heavy death tolls as towns Barco and Fornaci near Florence suffer severe damage. Sixty five bodies identified in Barco cemetery, with widespread destruction north of Florence. Florence, Modena regions shaken as telegraph and telephone lines fail. Baron Vascoli’s birthplace Barco among affected areas.
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Associated Press
Rome
Barco
Fornaci
Giovanni Vascoli
Earthquake Fatalities Reported at Favizzano
A dispatch to the Tribune from Masse says that several hundred people have died in the Favizzano earthquake and many more were injured.
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Rome
Favizzano
Masse
Victor Emanuel Visits Earthquake Areas in Tuscany
King Victor Emanuel arrived in the city after learning of the quake and set out this morning to tour districts in Tuscany struck by the tremor. He went to inspect affected neighborhoods and assess damage following the seismic event.
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Bisa
Italy
Victor Emanuel
Tuscany
Earthquake toll rises in Italy as reports come in
Messages from the region affected by Tuesday's quake in Italy say damage is heavier than initially thought and that the dead and injured figures are increasing hourly, according to an Anglo Telegraph dispatch from Rome.
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London
Italy
Rome
Death Penalty Sought for Tolleston Bank Robbers
Four young men, accused of killing Tolleston Bank cashier Herman Uecker, face a new trial in Porter county after previously being spared the death sentence by the Indiana supreme court. The defense will decide the court of trial as five additional indictments are presented by the state. The prosecution asks for the death penalty again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Inn
Court of Triil
Herman Uecker
Tolleston Bank
Porter County
Indiana Supreme Court
Askvil
Elkhart Chamber Names Traffic Expert E K Simons
The Elkhart Chamber of Commerce hires E. K. Simons as traffic expert. Simons has deep traffic knowledge and previously served as traffic manager for Shawake Woolen Co and led the department at Miles Med.
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Elkhart
Moses Renominated in N H Senate Race Over Spaulding
Senator George H. Moses, longtime opponent of the League of Nations and woman suffrage, was renominated by the Republicans in Manchester New Hampshire by about 12000 votes over R N Spaulding. Raymond D Stevens of Landaus won the Democratic senatorial nomination. A tragedy nearby reports Harry Katzman son of Morris Katzman drowned at Silver Lake near Laporte while attempting a rescue. He saved a companion before sinking in 15 feet of cold water.
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Associated Press
Manchester
N. HL
George H. Moses
League of Nations
R. N. Spaulding
Raymond D. Stevens
Landaus
Harry Katzman
Morris Katzman
Chicago
Silver Lake
Laporte
Katziman
Kankakee
Cox Narrow Western Swing Begins in Montana
Governor James M. Cox arrives in Montana on his western campaign tour after leaving Minot North Dakota. He will speak in Havre this afternoon and in Great Falls tonight as part of a light schedule with brief platform addresses arranged by Montana committees. The four day trip has included 36 speeches so far, marking his first visit to the far west.
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Associated Press
Havre
Mont
Sept. S
James M. Cox
Montana
Far West
Minot
N. 1
Great Falls
Cox
Goshen Republicans to Attend Harding Rally in Marion
About 20 Goshen area Republicans will travel to Marion Ohio next Saturday to meet Senator Harding. A special New York Central train departs Goshen at 7:49 noon and arrives in Marion at 1:15 p.m. The return train leaves Marion at 5:30 p.m. and arrives back about 11 p.m. Round trip fare is 15.24 dollars.
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Yilly W. Dansaman
Elkhart County Republican Central Committee
Goshen
Harding
Marion
Indiana
New York Central Railroad
Indiana to Announce Home Fuel Prices Soon
The state food and fuel commission will set home coal prices within days under new powers from the special session. Utilities fuel pricing follows, with examiners gathering figures to base charges. The commission has no authority over coal contract prices, but aims to clarify Indiana’s fuel problem.
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Indianapolis
State Food and Fuel Commission
Eschbach
Indiana General Assembly
Indiana
State Commander McBride to Address Elkhart Veterans
Soldiers of Elkhart county hold a Goshen reunion with Indiana G. A. R. commander McBride as speaker. Program includes registration on court park, noon dinner in G. A. R. Hall, 1:30 pm ceremony, invocation by Rev Fryberger, address of welcome by Rev Reichard, response by Hawks, and election of officers.
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Elkhart County
Goshen
McBride
Indiana
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Court Park
G. A. R. Hall
Fryberger
Reichard
F. B.C
Transcontinental Air Mail Inauguration Spreads Coast to Coast
The inaugural air mail flight from New York to San Francisco began in the early hours with pilot R Page, reaching Chicago by 1 17 p.m. and aiming for Des Moines before night. A second flight by H G Age departed Mineola at 6 30 a m carrying 460 pounds of mail to six cities en route to San Francisco.
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Cleveland
Page
New York
San Francisco
Chicago
Towa City
William Hopson
Mineola
N.Y
H. G. Age
Omaha
Nebraska
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Reno
Nev
Cork Lord Mayor Surges on Hunger Strike 27th Day
Terence Mae Swines, lord mayor of Cork, entered the 27th day of a hunger strike begun August 12 after arrest by British authorities. Brixton prison bulletins said he grew weaker, though slightly brighter that morning, with doctors anxious and relatives forbidden to talk with him.
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London
Terence Mae Swines
Cork
Brixton
Alleged Murderer of Pentwater Girl Found in South Bend
Daniel Leggate twenty was arrested in Chicago over the death of Iva Birdsall seventeen of Pentwater Michigan. He registered at the Colfax hotel in South Bend on Wednesday September 1 the night Birdsall is believed to have died according to investigators tracing Leggate movements.
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South Bend
Daniel Leggate
Chicago
Iva Birdsall
Colfax Hotel
Miss Birdsall
Legsale
Milk Producers Meet To Discuss New Plant Outlet
All milk producers are urged to attend a meeting in the courthouse commissioners room at 1 30 Saturday to discuss establishing a whole milk plant as an outlet for their product.
Lithuanian Front Sees Escalation as Polish Forces Advance
Reports from Warsaw say the Lithuanian front is growing more serious with sporadic fighting across the improvised frontier. In a recent action the Poles captured 900 Lithuanian soldiers and officers.
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Associated Press
Warsaw
Sept. S
Indimma Authorities Target Gau Line Dealers Over Short Measure
Indimma authorities pursue gau line dealers for cheating customers with short measures and inflated prices. Regulators pledge strict enforcement to protect consumers and curb deceptive practices.
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Indimma
Gau
McCulloch to Visit Elkhart County September 24
Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch of Indianapolis the Democratic candidate for governor will tour Elkhart County on Friday September 24. He is expected to give the main speech in Elkhart though final arrangements were not confirmed. The county speakers committee chaired by E. Stout met to plan the campaign.
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Carleton B. McCulloch
Indianapolis
Wil
Elkhart County
Elkhart
E. Stout
Ninth Indiana Civil War veterans hold Fort Wayne reunion
The 1921 reunion of the Ninth Indiana regiment known as the Bloody Ninth will be in Fort Wayne during the dedication of the General Henry W. Lawton monument between September 1 and 15. At Bourbon, William Markell of Goshen joined the executive committee.
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Fort Wayne
Henry W. Lawton
William Markell
Goshen
Farm Home Economics Club to Meet at Courthouse Saturday
A meeting of the Farm Home Economics club is set in the county superintendent’s office at the courthouse at two o'clock Saturday. Bell call. A talk by Miss Lucile Shellenberger on why I did or did not register will follow, and Mrs. Jesse Deardorff will complete the program.
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Farm Home Economics Club
A. HK. Weaver
Lucile Shellenberger
Jesse Deardorff
Contortionist Entertains Crowd in Court Park Show
Two itinerant performers performed in court park last evening drawing a crowd large enough to feed. One artist specialized in contortion and the act drew a varied audience amid street theater ambiance.
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Court Park
La Porte County Fair Receipts Named Greatest Ever
Receipts for five days of the La Porte County Fair held last week totaled 12 921 dollars. Association officials call the result the greatest ever and credit strong attendance and favorable weather.
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Laporte County
Chautauqua Pact Signed for 1921 Nappanee Event
Nappanee officials sign a 1921 Chautauqua contract with the Redpath Bureau supplying talent. Over 50 residents have signed as guarantors to back the event.
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Nappanee
Redpath Bureau
No Chance of Women Losing Their Vote
Carrie Chapman Catt assures there is no risk to women's enfranchisement in a Tuesday telegram read at Elkhart headquarters. The message was shared by prominent women including Mrs. Ann Studebaker Carlisle of South Bend. The group adopted resolutions for an education campaign and non endorsement of political candidates, with 18 active chapters reported by Mrs. A. H. Beardsley.
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Carrie Chapman Catt
Elkhart
Ann Studebaker Carlisle
South Bend
League
A. H. Beardsley
Public Condemnation of South Bend Rent Profiteer
A South Bend rent profiteer who imposed on a widow faces public condemnation with mob violence repeatedly in prospect as communities react to exploitation in housing.
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South Bend
Grand Instructor Herbert Graham Visits Goshen Lodge
Herbert Graham state grand instructor for Masonic blue lodges visited Goshen Lodge No.12 F and A M in Goshen Tuesday evening. Work was exemplified and complimented by the visiting official.
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Herbert Graham
Indianapolis
Elkhart
Masonic ‘Blue Lodges
Goshen Lodge No
A. M
Police Crack Down On Concealed Weapons In South Bend
Armed men are targeted in a city campaign by South Bend police against concealed weapons with several arrests reported.
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South Bend
No Early Reduction In Price of Coal Say Goshen Dealers
Goshen coal dealers report prices unlikely to drop before next spring. Current retail coal runs around 17 dollars per ton with higher grades up to 12.50. Freight car shortages and limited labor hours hamper supply, keeping prices high despite increased shipments as conditions slowly improve.
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Goshen
Retail Coal Dealers’ Association of
South Bend
Indiana
Chamber of Commerce
So. Bend
Rt. R. Yeagler
Indianapolis
Indiana Association of Retail Coal Dealers
Coil
Kentucky
Oriental Goods Stolen From Trunks at Winona Lake
Thieves broke into the Winona Lake station and took oriental goods from Miss Minerva Muir’s trunks. Value listed at 1000 dollars for embroideries silks and rugs destined for Florida. A comparison trunk held rare embroideries valued at 8000 dollars. other trunks opened with no reported losses.
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Winona Lake
Minerva Muir
Florida
Prices Reduced at Candy Kitchen in Nappanee
Announcement notes reduced prices at Candy Kitchen located in Nappanee with multiple items discounted. Shoppers are advised to check current prices and available selections during the sale period.
Revised Enrollment In City Schools Shows 1709 Pupils
Enrollment figures reported by Supt. Fore man show 1709 pupils in city schools. The data lists attendance across high, junior high, and elementary levels with multiple district locations and grades. Local schools such as Chandler High and Chamberlain Junior High are included with street references like West Goshen Pike and East Goshen.
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Geshen
Supt
Foreman
Pee
Chamberlain
Loo Lon
Bos South Fifth Street
Goshen
Pike Street
Democrats Nominate Walsh for Governor in Close Boston Primary
Boston State Senator J. J. Walsh won the Democratic nomination for governor by a narrow margin over Richard M. Long after statewide primaries. The result capped a tight contest that featured the closest races in years.
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Boston
Sept
J. J. Walsh
Richard M. Long
Michigan City Chamber marks second anniversary with 20th factory
The Michigan City Chamber of Commerce celebrates its second anniversary by announcing the acquisition of a new factory worth 1 million dollars. The plant will employ 250 workers from the outset, expanding local industry and jobs.
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Michigan City
Seven Die From Poisoned Alcohol At Edgewood Arsenal
The death toll among civilian Edgewood arsenal workers rose to seven with Nelson Lucius of Rochester New York and James Dargis of Salisbury Maryland among the latest victims. Michael O Leary of Baltimore is recovering though too weak to speak. Brig Gen A A Fries visited Edgewood to inspect the deaths amid unconfirmed War Department reports.
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Baltimore
Edgewood Arsenal
Nelson Lucius
Rochester
N. Y
James Dargis
Salisbury
Michael O'Leary
Washington
A. A. Fries
Chemical Warfare Service
Edgewood Arsehaul
Maryland
War Department
Arsenal
Allen to Speak in Indiana and New Jersey in October
Gov Henry J. Allen announced he accepted the Republican National Committee invitation to speak in Indiana and New Jersey from October 10 to 15.
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Topera
Henry J. Allen
Indiana
New Jersey
Elkhart Sets Levy at 96 Cents in Unanimous Vote
The Elkhart common council approved a 96 cent city levy by a unanimous vote of the six members present. The decision was largely ceremonial as the levy had been settled weeks earlier.
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Elkhart
Case Dismissed Against Ralph Betts in Ink Bottle Incident
A case against Ralph Betts of Mentone for throwing an ink bottle at William Fisher town marshal of Mentone was dismissed due to lack of witnesses. No witnesses appeared in court.
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Ralph Betts
Mentone
William Fisher
Stroh Cement to Host Journalists at Indiana Plant
The Stroh Cement company invites newspaper men from northern Indiana cities to tour its large Stroh plant next Friday, showcasing the facility and operations.
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Stroh Cement Company
Stroh
Indiana
Retirement of Goshen District Superintendent Preached in Topeka
Rev Dr R J Wade of Elkhart retired as superintendent of the Goshen district of the M E Church and preached at the Topeka M E Church on Sunday morning.
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R J Wade
Elkhart
Goshen
M. E. Church
Topeka M. E
Treasury Tightens Rules on Still Sales and Tracking
The treasury department moved to tighten regulations on selling distillation stills and added a new check to trace their buyers, aiming to curb illicit liquor production and distribution.
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Treasury Department
Indiana State Fair Draws Large Crowd on Labor Day
Indianapolis reports about 45 000 visitors to the state fair yesterday with 17 000 paid admissions and free entry for children.
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Indianapolis
Lied on Stand Department of Justice Officials Gathering Evidence
Federal officials report they gathered evidence after a witness lied on the stand. The investigation focuses on methods used and potential impact on the case. Authorities emphasize pursuing truth and lawful procedures.
Coxs Quota Figures Substantiated At Senate Hearing
Dudley S. Blossom testified in Cleveland that the Cuyahoga county quota was fixed at 400000 while testimony from Fred Upham set Ohio state goals at 400000 for the national committee and 250000 for state purposes. Georgia pledges totaled about 11000 with 6015.75 paid.
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Gov. Cox
Cleveland
Ohio
National Committee
Georgia
Senate
Dudley S. Blossom
Cuyahoga County
Fred W. Upham
Republican
CG. W. McClure
Atlanta
Upham
F. Taylor
Taylor
McClure
J. G. Stockbridge
Stockbridge
Blossom
Mar. McClure
State of Georgia
Council fails to meet on Labor Day. budget action upcoming
No meeting occurred last night as a quorum did not appear. Monday night Labor Day was set for the regular monthly session, and Friday night the council will meet to take formal action on the 1921 budget and fix the new tax levy.
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Common Council
Gypsy Band Offers Car Bond for Jail Prisoners
A band of gypsies camping near Columbia City offered an automobile as bond for two women held in Whitley County jail on robbery charges against a farmer.
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Columbia City
Whitley County
Fight leads to arrest in Rome City quarrel
John A. Jennings and George Berry of Rome City quarreled and fought. Jennings was arrested and arraigned before Mayor Brouse of Kendallville who fined him five dollars plus costs.
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John A. Jennings
George Berry
Rome City
Jennings
Brouse
Kendallville
New Movie House Planned on South Side of South Bend
A new cinema is to be built on the South Side of South Bend in a move that signals growth for local entertainment. The project outlines a modern theater to serve residents and visitors with film programming and amenities.
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South Bend
School Teachers Resigns From Topeska School
M Ruey Keller, a longtime Topeska school teacher, has resigned after fifteen years of service. The notice reads as a Democratic classified advertisement.
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M. Ruey. Keller
Yars
Topeska
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