Deschanel Resigns as French Republic President
Paul Deschanel formally resigns from the presidency of the French Republic announcing retirement from office.
16 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1920
Page
1
Paul Deschanel formally resigns from the presidency of the French Republic announcing retirement from office.
Premier Millerand to read the resignation to the senate and deputies. National Assembly to convene at Versailles on September 25 to elect a successor to President Paul Deschanel. The president’s letter was delivered from his residence in Paris.
The Adams and Seugents furnishing store robbery in Goshen halted the moonlight lighting plan that left business districts dark. Robbers took stock valued over $1,500 while authorities admit no clue. City officials will require full lighting to prevent future crimes and avoid taxpayer burden.
County Treasurer Fred A. Reed states the second installment of state and county tax receipts are written and ready for payment. Many taxpayers from Elkhart and rural districts have paid early due to pleasant weather. The last day to pay the second installment without penalty is Monday, November 1.
Yesterday afternoon a conference in the Chamber of Commerce rooms failed to produce any action on the Goshen city and Tanks Electric company 10 year contract dispute. Only City Engineer Kinney, H H Gortner of Hawks company, and a few others responded to the call for effect.
Jonathan V. Morrice aged about 80 died at his Goshen home 6118 Third Street after months of illness from flu and pneumonia. He leaves a wide family, survived by wife Cornelia and several children, with funeral at St James Episcopal Church Saturday at 2 30 o clock and burial in Oak Ridge cemetery. He had a long career as a singer and civic leader in Goshen.
Semi official dispatches note a global Bolshevizing plan perfected in Moscow and agents to be sent soon to America, Japan, China and Asia for the campaign. Polish attacks along the Bug River are declared completely successful with Soviet forces defeated near Lemberg and significant prisoner and weapon captures reported. In the Caucasus the anti Bolshevik revolution in the Baku region is said to be gaining strength as Russians retreat.
The 44th Indiana Volunteers Civil War veterans held their annual reunion in Goshen, first since 1890. WS serves as president and Herbert C. Willis of Waterloo Press as secretary treasurer. The program in the G A R hall featured speeches, prayers, readings, and reminiscences, with a dinner by the Ladies of the WAC and a 15 cent weekly carrier demonstration.
Paul Strantz of South Bend died from injuries received at the Springbrook fair grounds when struck by a boat keel. He was taken to St Josephs Hospital after the accident near the fly ing boats. Police and Red Cross nurses aided him at the scene.
Prof Louis Wallis of the Fels Commission urged Rotary members to cut heavy taxes and government interference. He warned that high taxes burden land use and that urban population growth strains labor. He noted Canada, Australia and others shifting taxes to land values and urged similar action in the United States. B K Putnam of New York Central was initiated into the club.
The Studebaker corporation of South Bend presented J. W. Sibrel chief of the South Bend fire department with a specially made automobile designed for use in connection with the chief's official duties.
A West Virginia court issued a temporary injunction against John L. Lewis and other United Mine Workers of America national officers to stop efforts to pressure non union miners to join the union in violation of contracts with coal companies. The order targets national officers and a district president with actions by three judges of the state supreme court of appeals.
London dispatch reports Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork began the 35th day of his hunger strike and was considerably weaker this morning after a poor night, according to Brixton prison physicians via the home office.
Dr. W. O. Sedgewick of Whitehall was taken into custody today in connection with the deaths of his wife and their three year old daughter whose bodies were found in the yard at Whitehall. A news stand was installed in Baker Drug Co. The Democrat will be on sale at that location.
Chicago mayoral faction led by Thompson sweeps Cook County by about 100000 as Illinois Republicans edge toward victory for Thompson allies. Outside Chicago Lowden supporters gain ground though Cook County parity remains uncertain. Renomination results include McKinley and Chipperfield for Senate with Cannon renominated in the 18th district. Hoyne loses Cook County state attorney bid to Loe.
Officials of the Anti Saloon League in Washington reveal a partial list of congressional candidates they will oppose over prohibition. Thomas Taggart of Indiana is named on the list.
Governor Cox of Ohio campaigned in Nevada visiting Elko Winnemucca Lovelock Sparks and Reno with talks on League of Nations progressivism and arid fund reclamation He closed Utah campaigning in Salt Lake City and heads to California before weekend in San Francisco Oakland and southern California. Harding news lists Baltimore Wheeling Ashland appearances. John Baker tried for passing streetcar during passenger discharge.
Vice Governor Platt of the Federal Reserve board said in Charleston on September 16 that the buying public has rebelled against rising prices and has forced a readjustment in values. He cited a drop in demand as evidence, attributing the reluctance to purchase to public sentiment against high prices.
The report says fair conditions across Indiana with cooler air tonight and continuing through Friday.
The Goshen Kiwanis club reopened with a luncheon at the First Brethren Church on West Clinton Street. Plans were made to send a delegation to the state Kiwanis convention in Indianapolis September 29 to 30, with special cars organized from South Bend Elkheart and Goshen on the 28th. The Steimrich trio performed and about 35 members attended.
The Board of Works met in regular session this morning and transacted routine business.
The Goshen post of the American Legion holds its first fall meeting at 8:00 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce rooms.
Guy Kline of Calvet paid a fine of $18.55 in the court of Justice of the Peace S. Whister this morning on a speeding charge.
A Wall Street explosion killed and injured dozens with officials split on whether a bomb or collision caused the blast. Federal authorities planned an investigation as New York, Sept 16, reels from the disaster in Lower Manhattan.
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