Injunction on Elkhart bridge contracts challenged in Goshen
Peter L. Longacire files suit in Goshen city court to halt sixteen bridge and arch construction in Elkhart County. The action targets July 15 awards to National Concrete Co and others, arguing improper steps, lack of plans, and bids not let as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Goshen
J. L. Harman
P. L. Turner
Peter L. Longadire
Frank Brumbaugh
Elkhart Bridge & Iron Co
Brumbaugh
National Concrete Co
Block Bridge
Harman
Turner
Middlebury
Hagadone Construction Co
Indianapolis
Longadire
Hikhart Bridge & Iron Co
Death Comes Sudden to Elkhart Man John Kuszmaul
John Kuszmaul of 1209 West Franklin street died Thursday evening after a heart attack brought on by long illness and a prior factory injury. He had worked 20 years as a basket factory superintendent in Edgerton and Plymouth before moving to Elkhart in 1903. He left a wife Mrs Kuszmaul and two foster sons Joseph Downing and Corliss Kuszmaul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kuszmaul
John Frederick Kuszmaul
West
Franklin Street
Kuszmaul
Plymouth
Ind
Elkhart
Defiance
Ohio
Edgerton
Speedautoist Arrives Here in Cynical Speed Lore
King of the Speeders Barney Oldfield visits with his rival rumored to have set long distance records en route from Cincinnati covering 288 miles in thirteen hours with stops. Moross and the party arrived at Hotel Bucklen Fort Wayne after dining and tire change, while workers’ hours shift for race weekend. The Elkhart Driving Club protests a race with a Lake Shore flyer, fearing harm to the paid exhibition and contract obligations.
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Barney Oldfield
Oldfield
E. W. Moross
Cincinnati
Fort Wayne
Bucklen
Moross
Elkhart
Mr. Moross
Beikhart
Lake Shore
Conn
Indiana Buggy Co
Chicago Telephone Supply Co
Foster-Kimball Co
Noyes Carriage Co
Kelly Foundry
Angldile Seale Co
Strubler Seale Co
Davis Acetylene
Elkhart Driving Club
Democrats call mass convention in Goshen for county offices
Elkhart and neighboring counties plan a joint Democratic convention in Goshen at 10 am to nominate candidates for county offices, including prosecuting attorney for the Thirty fourth judicial circuit, with 760 votes in the county convention and 26 in the joint panel. Delegations show Concord township dominating, and leaders promise enthusiasm while some potential candidates announce intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
R. &. Proctor
Goshen
Lagrange Counties
Concord Township
Elkhart Township
Bango
Benton
Cleveland
Clinton
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Locke
Middlebury
Olive
Osolo
Union
Washington
York
Daniel M. Bechtel
Jacob J. Zollinger
S. A. Hoover
Frank Brown
Wakarusa
John Pence
John Conrad
Jackson Township
Wise W. Showalter
David Kilmer
Robert FE. Proctor
Elkhart
George Milburn
John Hartman
Jacob Hauenstein
Ed M. Elsen
George A. Briggs
W. F. Stanton
Lee Barney
J. A. Snapp
B. F. Teeters
J. C. Mast
Albert Reith
Charles ©. Witt
David D. Rodibaugh
J D. Bristol
William Kray
North District
Adam Smith
Ira Kauffman
Henry Helfrick
Joseph Heck
J. P. Sanders
H. B. App
Elias Fisher
B. F. Stillwell
F. J. Harker
Bridge work again blocked by injunction in county
A county bridge project is halted by a new injunction while local officials seek a resolution. The dispute centers on construction access and funding, delaying repairs and raising concerns about traffic. No further details provided.
Weather forecast signals heat wave and cooling rains
The weather bureau warns of a hot wave from August 14 to 18 moving from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic coast. A rise in temperature with rains will sweep the plains, central valleys, and lake regions, then give way to cooler conditions. Maximum 90, minimum and wind speeds noted.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Coast
Plains
Chase of a Supposed Mad Dog Near Elkhart Ends in Kill
Henry Horning of Oak land avenue near Elkhart pursued a suspected mad dog after it attacked hens and fought his dog. Neighbors joined, peddlers and farmers aided, and the dog was killed two miles south of Horning’s place. The white bird dog with pink ears wore a loose muzzle. Mrs. Horning reported the incident to Supt. Silvers.
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Henry Horning
Elkhart
Oakland Avenue
Horning
Silvers
Balloon Disaster at London Exposition Injures and Kills
A huge balloon at the Franco British exposition in London exploded after a bystander lit a match. Captain Lovelace, an American aeronaut, is in a dangerous condition. Ten killed, about a dozen burned or injured, and many trampled in the panic as the fire consumed the balloon shed. Lovelace’s secretary is missing.
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London
Captain Lovelace
Lovelace
Grape Crop Forecast Boosts Dowagiac Industry
C E Dunham of the Southern Michigan Fruit Association predicts a 3000 car grape harvest with up to 95 carloads shipping daily during peak season. The optimistic note contrasts with a past record 30 carloads, signaling the grape industry’s rising prominence in the state. A Taft campaign letter from Hot Springs comments on his potential victory, joking about an Indian squad backing the Republicans.
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Dowagiac
Mich
C. E. Dunham
Southern Michigan Fruit Association
Hot Springs
Taft
California
Grover Cleveland
Arrest of Man in Possession of Stolen Goods Sparks City Notice
Sheriff Ziesel telephoned from Go shen this morning to report a man under arrest with a large quantity of plunder. Police notified robbery victims not yet identified by name, including Dr. C M Dowell, Dr C P Potter, Dr Frank J Adams, Dr J C Mast, Richard Turnock, and Dr R M Murphy with dates and stolen items. The suspect, C W Burns of Rawhide Nevada, was caught after attempting to purchase stamps cheaply at Shoup Kohler and was found with stamps, fountain pens, and dental office items. post office notified. Also, Robert Swartz, ten, swallowed a ten dollar gold piece and required medical attention.
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Ziesel
Goshen
C. M. Dowell
C. P. Potter
Frank J. Adams
J. C. Mast
Richard Turnock
R. M. Murphy
Shoup & Kohler Clothing
Kohler
Marshal Self
C. W. Burns
Rawhide
Nev
Public Works Board Session Approves Payroll and Street Repairs
The Board of Public Works met in session today and approved the semi monthly payroll and directed the street commissioner regarding street repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Kentugnrians Misled Over Daniel Boone Remains Returns
Montgomery Missouri August 4 1900 Baptist minister Meghure reports a local inquiry into the Bronte cemetery near Martha’sville Warren county Mo. He states Kentucky men who removed graves damaged by misidentification took up the remains of an unrelated stranger who lay near Mrs. Boone.
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Montgomery
Aus
R. Meghure
Civ
Brontevaveyard
Marthasvide
Warren County
Dyinic] Boone
Daniel Boone
Kentucky
Boone
Runaway Grand Trunk Flyer Threatens Passengers
In Battle Creek Michigan on August 14 the Grand Trunk Flyer ran with 3800 passengers aboard after engineer Charles Strang was injured and unable to steer. Fireman worked on the tender as the train sped for miles with no one at the throttle, suspected loss of balance from leaning from the window.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Charles Strang
Grand Trunk Flyer
Caruso Confirms Wife Left Italian Villa Over Incompatibility
London August 14. The tenor Caruso admits his wife fled their Italian villa with an affinity and says the separation is due to incompatibility of temper, expressing satisfaction with the proceedings and stating they cannot live together.
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London
Caruso
Fire in Glenfield destroys warehouse and homes
Six men were burned or cut and bruised while fighting flames that swept through Glenfield near Pittsburg. A warehouse and fire dwellings were destroyed leaving eight families homeless after oil leaked from a Standard Oil line and ignited on a creek, possibly sparked by a locomotive.
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Pittsburg
Aus
Glenfield
Fort Wayne
Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Sewickley Valley
Coraopolis
Dames
Balloonist Edward Moosman Leaves East Elkhart Sky
A statement circulating today says police intervention won’t be needed to stop Sunday balloon ascensions in East Elkhart. It notes Edward Moosman, who made prior ascensions, has folded his tent and silently left town.
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East Elkhart
Edward Moosman
Elkhart Woman Seeks Divorce From Mr. Menton
Mrs. Martin V Menton formerly Miss Katie Clark of Elkhart filed suit in Chicago Superior Court for divorce on desertion grounds. Married in Elkhart in 1897 they separated in 1906 while living in Chicago. The defendant once worked as a Lake Shore train dispatcher and now is with the Chicago Illinois Southern line based in Kankakee. Mrs Menton lives in Chicago and is involved with a milliner school.
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Elkhart
Martin V. Menton
Katie Clark
Chicago
Lake Shore
Chicago, Illinois
Gallantry and Carelessness Cost Two Dollars
A young woman delaying a train departure hires a laundry wagon to rush to the depot. The driver’s cigar touches a laundry bundle, starting a small fire that damages clothing and costs about $2. The incident underscores the perils of hasty actions.
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City
Lake Shore
Hackman
Roscoe Morrison to Open Law Office in Gary
Roscoe Morrison will go to Gary next Monday to open a law office at 608 Broadway. The move sets up a new legal presence in the city with Morrison taking over the storefront location.
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Gary
Roscoe Morrison
Broadway
College Owner Is Missing in Mishawaka
Mishawaka Indiana August 14 Bert C Kelley owner and manager of the Mishawaka Business College has been missing ten days according to his wife who gave out the information last night after futile attempts to locate him Heavy financial obligations are said to be responsible for Kelleys disappearance His wife fears he has been robbed and killed.
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Mishawaka
Ind
Bert C. Kelley
Mishawaka Business College
Kelley
Silver Cups Highlight State Fair Prize Ties
The State Fair will award extensive prizes across departments during the week of Sept. 7. Livestock premiums total 68 603 with largest sums for trotting and poultry events. Be calf, dairy, sheep, swine and fruit classes share substantial offerings plus numerous silver cups for cattle and horse divisions. Virginia Meredith of Cambridge City offers a Shorthorn cup, a legacy from past Indiana fairs.
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Tndutmipets
Ara Ob
Boudwana
Far
Virginia C. Meredith
Cambridge City
Indiana
Meredith
Solomon Meredith
Sos
Warning to Water Towers and Found Dead in Morgantown
In Lawrenceburg Indiana a man named Thomas Moses 51 lost his speech after drinking water on hot days and was treated by Dr George F Smith. In Morgantown Tad Aug 14 John Lewis Sickey 50 a farmer and politician was found dead near his home with a broken neck after a horse ride. He leaves a widow and four children and was the fourth family member to die violently.
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Lawrenceburg
Jud
Ave
Thomas Moses
Indianapolis
Indiana Fair Ct
Broadway
Atom
George F. Smith
Moss
Morgantown
Tad
John Lewis Sickey
Sickey
Colt Dies in Anderson After Post Mortem Finds Extra Heart
David Moore, a farmer near Anderson, reports a four month old colt died suddenly. A post mortem revealed two hearts. one in normal position but enlarged, the second heart normal in size located behind the liver.
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Anderson
Ind
David Moore
Rain Refreshes the Earth in Indiana Fields
Rain fell in generous quantities across Indiana with grain men noting benefits to corn especially on clay ground. It is too early to quantify the impact. In Fort Wayne Thomas Shaughnessy, 57, reportedly a ne er do well, fell from a river embankment and died after muttering Let me alone.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Ind
Thomas Shaughnessy
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T. Longawire
County
Oldfield Party
G. A. Briggs
John F. Kuszmaul
Farmer
Century Train
M. V. Menton
Hillstore
Michigan
Bryan
Harry Thaw
Miles Medical Co
Canine
London Exposition Park
Boy
Robert Swartz
Edward Swartz
White Pigeon
Blue Grass Commonwealth
American
Man
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