The Indicator Publishes on Labor and Citizenship
The Indicator discusses unions and labor in American history, arguing for balanced progress and loyalty to country. It condemns demagogues and praises workers as loyal citizens while questioning recent militant tactics and leadership. The piece cites Samuel Gompers and reflects a Republican, locally focused editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States Congress
Organized Labor
Congress
Commonwealth
Gompers
Tom
Harry
Brotherhood of Man
Dispensed Cheer to the Boys in War Service
Frank Lewis of LaPorte County and former Y M C A staffer toured French landmarks tied to Victor Hugo. The trip impressed thousands of doughboys and soldiers in France who were on leave. Lewis, born in Galena Township, later moved to Puget Sound Washington, volunteered for service, arranged sightseeings for Paris furloughs, and gave a talk to the local Y M C A before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Lewis
Laporte
Victor Hugo
France
Spain
Italy
Mr. Lewis
Galena Township
Puget Sount
Wash
Germany
Red Triangle
Paris
Lewis
Puget Sound
Martial law in Gary and East Chicago declared by Gen Wood
General Wood assumes command of a U S Army provisional regiment as martial law takes effect in Gary and East Chicago Indiana with thousands of troops mobilized from Fort Sheridan and Omaha. Police allow parades only with federal soldiers patrolling near steel mills amid gun restrictions and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
United States
Chicago
Leonard Wood
Gary
Steel City
Omaha
Indiana Harbor
Indiana
Goodrich
Hodges
Gen. Wood
Gov. Goodrich
Fort Sheridan
Lake Shore Drive
Michigan Avenue
Broadway
South Bend District Clergy and Assignments Listed
The South Bend district lists numerous pastors and locations across Indiana including Argos Culver Crown Point East Chicago Gary Hammond Hobart La Porte Michigan City New Carlisle North Judson Plymouth Rolling Prairie Salem Wanatah South Bend etc. Names include Henry L. Davis J. A. Ayling W. G. Seaman Elmer Jones and Theodore C. Abel among many others serving churches such as Epworth Memorial Grace Trinity St. Pauls Memorial and Union Mills listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Davis
South Bend
Indiana
Argos
A. A. Dunking
Chesterton
Burdick
F. R. Briggs
Crown Point
J. A. Ayling
Culver
FE. M Kunneo
DeMotte
Leslie G. Templin
Chicago
G. Th. Jones
Gary
First
W. G. Seaman
G. H. Black
Grace
Buell
Horn
Jamilet
Hammond
J. Bassett
Centenary
W. C. Hinslee
Monnett
Street
D. W. Riddle
Hanna
T. A. McCurdy Lebron
J. Alford
Hobart
A. H Lawrence
Indiana Harbor
Elmer Jones
Knox
A. H. Kenna
Lacrosse
UW. Law
Lakeville
Polen
Laporte
A. T. Briggs
Leroy, Ca
Venue Change in State v Walter Baker and Others
The State faces a venue change in the murder case of Carl Cook. Walter Baker and two co defendants will be tried in a different circuit court than Laporte. Defender appointments were made for Bartak and Gariepy due to lack of funds. C L Rhoade Buys Farm Co. S Rhoade, state official, owns 80 acres near Laporte part of the Henry J Andrew estate administered by Laporte Loan and Trust Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
Hobart
Walter , Baker, Et
St. Joseph County
Carl Cook
Laporte
Steve Bartak
Irnest Gariepy
Poultry Culling Demos Attract Farmers In Porter County
Interest rose among farmers and farm women in recent poultry culling demonstrations in Porter County. Four meetings drew average attendance of 18 with demonstrations led by the instructor and numbers of hens shown including total, good, medium and culled birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter County
Red Cross Grows To 9 400 000 000 in Gifts and Plan
Henry P. Davison announces the War Council has ceased. The Red Cross will transition to a permanent staff led by Dr. Livingston Farrand as chairman, with Davison in Paris coordinating European commissions. Five major societies join a world wide plan to carry on aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Congress
Red Cross
War Council
Farrand
American Red Cross
Army
Navy
Ireland
U. S. Army
Army Medical Corps
France
Germ
England
Red Cross Commission
Archangel
Siberia
Italy
Near East
Belgium
Balkan
Rome
Poland
Washington
Henry P. Davison
War Council of the American Red Cross
Wilson
Central Committee
Paris
Europe
Livingston Farrand
Local notes and town updates from Warsaw and vicinity
Burdick. David Gibson called last Monday. Miss Clara Young walked four miles to the township institute in Jackson Center with a splendid program and good attendance. A A Cotton is painting at the County Line farm while strikes occur at Gary. John Okoniewski issued a public sale bill for October 16 retiring from farming for a while. C G H Miller in Chicago Monday. Ignas Barowski in Gary to discuss a farm deal. Tillapaugh from Chesterton helped catch box car burglars with locals. some fled to Cleveland. Arndt, F A Gust, Esther Nicholson, Kosmatka, Goodwin, Leets involved in various local matters. Mrs Hollar and Mrs M Whetstone visited Chesterton. N Hopkins visited Cory family in Bronson, Mich. Mrs F Linderman returned from Laporte. Albert Girke touring for onions. Find Whit Still. Moonshine stills alleged near Warsaw. Berkey farm raid. federal officers claim trucks ran moonshine to northern Indiana twice weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gibson
Clara Young
Second Township Institute
Jackson Center
Xand
A. A. Cotton
Gary
Bert Cotton
John Okoniewski
CG. H. Miller
Chicago
Ignas Barowski
Tillapaugh
Chesterton
Cleveland
Ohio
John Arndt
South Bend
F. A. Gust
Esther Nicholson
Crisman
John Kosmantka
Walter Goodwin
Roy Leets
John Kosmatka
Hollar
M. Whetstone
N. Hopkins
Bronson
Mich
Mother
Cory
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E. Mark
Westville
Ind
Fliverett, Wash
F. V. Martin
G. G. Bhauer
Chas. Bull
Nong
Vernon Shurr
J. B. Foley
C. W. Carrick
Purdue University Poultry Extension Staff
Link
Cook
War Council On
H. P. Davison
Heads International
American Red Cross Commission
Peace Organization
M. E. Chapman
Prop
H. Goetz
Jefferson Ave
Frank E. Osborn
Lee L. Osborn, Kenneth D. Osborn
Osborn & Osborn
First National Bank B'ld’g Laporte
Darrow
Rowley
Laporte Indiaca
Masonic Temple
J. Vene Dorland
Vite Laporte
India
H. W. Sallwasser
Sir Lincolnway
Court House
Whit Still
Warsaw
Irving Berkey
Berkey
H. B. Hayward
Associated Physicians
Valpara Ind
LaPorte County
E. H. Daley
W. J. Kiff
Paxton Laporte
Westville Lumber & Coal CO
Tel
Moritz & Son
Franklin Street
Michigan City
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