Rhetoric and railings in Nebraska electors scheme
The piece discusses William Jennings Bryan, the Nebraska delegation at the People’s Independent convention, and accusations of attempting to steal electoral votes. It notes editor Rosewater’s demand for repudiation, Bryan’s evasive stance, and commentary on a proposed automobile trust. It argues about the potential social benefits of a broader capital-union for cheap transport and farm needs.
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Nebraska
People's Party
St. Louis
Denver
Rosewater
The
Omaha Bee
Bryan
End of Elkhart Chautauqua Season Marks Mixed Review
The Elkhart Chautauqua closes its fourth season with mixed verdicts. Speakers delivered strong yet uneven addresses, entertainment matched prior years, and some minor talks lagged. The South Bend Times criticizes the tone, urging balance between relaxation and enrichment in future programs.
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Elkhart Chautauqua
Ator
South Bend Times
the Times
Vacation strain and summer lectures debate brainwork versus rest
The excerpt contrasts lively summer assemblies and lectures with vacation hours. It notes boosted energy, intense discussions, and stirring topics as wholesome yet questions their fit during hot months amid American brainstorms and personal crises. The tone mirrors a period voice urging balance.
Royalty in Our Midst Prompts East Elk Hart Visit
The Prince and Princess of Wales are reportedly staying with Mrs. M. B. Llumberson on Goshen Avenue. The man calling himself Dr John DeGuelph claims to be King Edward’s eldest son and seeks to launch sanitariums for disease cure, including tuberculosis, as part of a public benevolence effort.
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East Elkhart
Prince
Princess of Wales
M. B. Llumberson
Goshen Avenue
John DeGuelph
Edward of
England
House of Hanover
Hanover
Charlemagne
Lamberson
DeGuelph
King Edward
America
Joe Darling Hero at Spring Lake Rescue Name
Joe Darling eleven son of W H Darling with sister Mrs Gilbert toerootvelt and Timothy Grootvellt visiting Mrs Anna Mullenberg at Grand Rapids outings at Spring lake. A two year old fell from a bridge into the lake and Joe unhesitatingly jumped in fully clothed and pulled him out. The Grootvelts and Master Darling returned home Saturday.
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Joe
W. H. Darling
Gilbert Terootvelt
Timothy Grootmvelt
Grootvells
Anna Mullenberg
Grand Raids
Spring Lake
Grand Rapids
Grootvelts
Master Darling
Struck Man in Birdsell Factory by Albert Holmes
John Ernsberger remains in serious condition in South Bend after an alleged assault at the Birdsell factory just before quitting time. He suffered a concussion and has been unconscious with a wandering mind. Albert Holmes, facing bond, is accused of striking Ernsberger with an open hand, while authorities describe him as a scab caller.
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Albert Holmes
John Hrnsberger
South Bend
Birdsell
Dime
Holmes
Ernsberger
Bond
Fire destroys two acres of Coldwater property
A serious fire in Coldwater from 11 a m Saturday burned two acres, damaging air structures and flagging several buildings. Old barns and sheds were destroyed, with other valuable property menaced as firefighters fought the blaze that began in a stable heap. Principal losers were Mrs Mae Parker and Scott McLane.
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Coldwater
Mae Parker
Scott McLane
Chautauqua Scene and San Jose Scale Alert
A Chautauqua event ends as crowds help Mr Martin, then a San Jose scale warning urges prompt spraying to save fruit trees. Notes cover orchestra plans, Bishop McDowell visits, and a Sunday mishap where a horsecar crash frightened a couple but caused no injuries. Interurban service disruption follows track blockage near Mishawaka.
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San Jose
United States Department of Agriculture
Oscar Martin
Grace Markham
Chautauqua
Franklin and
Bridge Streets
National Soldiers' Home Expenses Report Reveals Costs
Governor Steele releases figures for the Marion soldiers home showing annual expenditure of 665 611.69 dollars with pensions totaling 355 677.01 dollars. Average member cost 173.35 dollars and daily ration per member 17.3 cents. Nearly 55 499 dollars of pensions went to families while 272 581 dollars went to pensioners. W. D. Wells, assistant superintendent of railway mail service division, dies in Cleveland at sixty, formerly from LaPorte. Interment held in LaPorte.
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National Soldiers
Steele
Marion
W. D. Wells
Railway Mail Service
Cleveland
LaPorte
Bicycle collision victim faces fatal injuries in South Bend
John Hicher of South Bend is expected to die from injuries after his bicycle collided with James Wather's milk wagon. Starlight Chapter of the C. E. S. will meet tomorrow evening.
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John Hicher
South Bend
James Wather
Starlight
Drought Threatens Local Corn Crop Outlook Near Term
A severe lack of rainfall threatens the corn harvest in the area. Sandy soils show extensive damage with no moisture deep below the surface and scorching sun. Clay ground remains critical but could recover with timely rain, after earlier banners prospects.
Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers
Marriage licenses issued in Goshen include Charles Buford Earl and Edna Me Intecr of Nappanee George I Bloss and Myrtle G Star ret of Vis tula Sylvester Fisel and Lulu Loy of Ligonier Calvin E Bainter and Zelda R Mishler of New Paris Walter R Detweiler and Emma Jessup of Harrison township County Clerk Fleming notes a drop in licenses due to hard times Real estate transfers list Adrienna F Church to C W Church for a lot in Elkhart $1 Rachael L Putt to Lola Wise land in Middlebury township $100 Tra A Hoshaw to Charles Robinson land in Jackson township $850 Leanna E Fisher to Callie R Brenner lot in Elkhart $1 E B Zigler to C H Pattison lot in Elkhart $2 000 John Palmer to Gustav Gygi half lot in Leitchs addition to Elkhart $1 060 Albert H Priem to Christian J Plank half lot in James A Smiths addition to Elkhart $1 600 William E Burns to Bya M Boles part lot 28 original plat of Elkhart $5 500 William A Dell to John F Gaylor and Earle A Kiefer part lot in Walkurasa $2 500 William N Zangel to Eli J Miller one acre in Washington township $900 Edith L Sanders to Edward Ivens part lot in Bristol $300
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Charles Buford Earl
Edna MeIntecr
Nappanee
George I. Bloss
Myrtle G. Starret
Vistula
Sylvester Fisel
Lulu Loy
Ligonier
Calvin E. Bainter
Zelda’ R. Mishler
New Paris
Walter R. Detweiler
Emma Jessup
Harrison Township
Goshen
Fleming
Adrienna F. Church
C. W. Church
Elkhart
Rachael L. Putt
Lola Wise
Middlebury Township
Tra A. Hoshaw
Charles Robinson
Jackson Township
Leanna E. Fisher
Callie R. Brenner
E. B. Zigler
C. H. Pattison
John Palmer
Walkarusa
William N. Zangel
Eli J. Miller
Washington Township
Edith L. Sanders
Edward Ivens
Bristol
Two Extra Performances at Majestic Minstrel Co
The Majestic Minstrel and Vaudeville Company adds two shows tonight at Indiana Theatre due to high demand. The program includes the Boys Band and Orchestra with Fred R. McKnight in a featured spot. Tickets remain ten cents, with shows at 7 45 and 9 p.m. Attendance over the three days last week reached 1940 amid adverse weather and Chautauqua competition.
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Majestic Minstrel & Vaudeville Co
Indiana Theatre
Fred R. McKnight
I O F Leader To Speak At G A R Hall August 4
Court Elkhart No 4403 announces that the high chief secretary of state will address members at G A R hall on Tuesday evening August 4. The discussion will cover rates.
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Court Elkhart
G. A. R. Hall
A Dispenser of Smiles at Grand Central
A little girl in a white frock and pink ribbon leaves a subway train at Grand Central. Her simple goodbye prompts a sea of smiles as travelers pause, respond, and bless the child. The moment is described by the New York Press as one of the day's prettiest incidents.
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Grand Central Station
New York Press
Great Sea Serpent Sighted Off Brazil Coast
M J Nicoll describes a sea serpent observed fourteen miles from Brazil, noting a four foot dorsal fin and a six foot eel-like neck. He argues it was a mammal rather than a reptile, while the text also recounts the origin of naval courts martial after shipwreck and the creation of a wartime commission rule.
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Brazil
M. J. Nicoll
Commodore Anson
Chile
Davy Cheap
Washington Writer Finds His Work Reprinted Abroad
A Washington author studying electromagnetism learned that a Berlin science paper translated for him was essentially a German version of his own prior English article. He had paid more for the translation than he earned from the original publishing, causing sharp disappointment.
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Washington
Berlin
Washington Star
A Dream Superstition From a Washington Post Quip
A Virginia woman warns against sharing bad dreams on Saturdays. The speaker recalls a blood curdling nightmare from the night before and notes a local superstition about Friday dreams coming true on Saturday. The Washington Post article frames the tale as a folk belief.
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Virginia
Isaura
Washington Post
Australian Cadets Drill and Training in Schools
All Australian children are drilled while elder boys join the cadet corps linked to the military. Most large schools host cadet bands in khaki uniforms, armed with light rifles. Annual shooting matches show many youths already skilled marksmen.
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Australia
Printing craft legend prompts ironies in discourse
The Washington Star quotes a joking exchange about Chinese origins of printing and the interrogation point, highlighting curiosity about ancient tech and modern questions. The exchange humorously credits China with printing and suggests they invented the question mark long ago.
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Washington Star
Courtroom clash over truth and patience in Chicago arena
A courtroom exchange captures tension as a witness complains the opposing lawyer blocks answers while a judge admonishes the need for truth. The Chicago Tribune quotes the exchange highlighting clashes between courtroom decorum and aggressive questioning.
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Chicago Tribune
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Fir
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Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
A. Metzdorf
Lyceum
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Charles City
Manda Orebaugh
Hnen Toenjes
Esther Campbell
Liza Pickens
Winnifred Haise
Lenora Nichols
Mary Virginia Jones
Loretta Ruprecht
Franklin McGibeny
Metzdorf
Bishop McNowell
Chicago
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W. H. Brightmire
William Lash
John Middleton
J. A. Ga
J. P. Gilbert
Woodlawn Park
Pleasant Plains
Cincinnati
Cathell
Emmitt Godfrey
Marion Street
Wshawaka
Indiana
Mishawaka
Adler Baseball Aggregatione
the Sea Serpent
Main Street
Keene Bros
N. B
Cao
Bell Telephone
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Main and
Franklin Sts
Coit & Co
DeVoe & Raynolds Co
Bell Phone
W. H. Mann Lumber CO
South Main Street
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