Injured in Runaways Melville Sanford in Hospital
Melville Sanford of Osolo township suffered two broken ribs and lung puncture after a runaway near the North Main street bridge. He was rushed to Dr. Turner’s hospital by Jacob Wetzger. The horse escaped to Spaid’s grocery while the buggy was wrecked. Martin J. Milner had a runaway near Oakland and West avenues, was thrown but unhurt apart from minor bruises, and stopped the team after a few hundred yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville Sanford
Osolo Township
Dr. Turner’s Hospital
Mr. Sanford
North Main Street
Beardsley Avenue
Jacob “Wetzger
Spaid's
Willowdale
Martin J. Milner
Oakland
Wost Avenues
Civil War Vet E B Force Visits Duluth Police Station
E B Force a Civil War veteran and police officer received honors for bravery during a riot. He wears a gold medal from Duluth citizens and carries a gold headed cane given at retirement in 1906. He plans a regimental reunion in Adrian and will host breakfast for G A R veterans en route to Toledo encampment with delegations from Minnesota Wisconsin and other states.
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E. B. Force
Howard B. Force
Duluth
Force
Minnesota
Constantine
W. L. Morrison
Marion ‘Street
Adrian
Eighteenth
Michigan Infantry
Elkhart
W. W. Guyer
Depot Hotel
Wisconsin G. A. R
Toledo
Wisconsin
North
South Dakota
Washington
Oregon
Hlihart
Concert Thrills Crowds at Bucklen Balcony
Despite cool weather a large crowd gathered Wednesday evening at the Main and Jackson corner for a Hotel Bucklen balcony concert by the Trumpet Notes Band. Fred Whapham directed in a satisfactory manner and Hobart A. Davis played a saxophone solo "Love Me and the World Is Mine." Concerts at the north end will run into mid September while the south end series ends due to lack of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
City orders nine-foot shade tree clearances on walks
Street Commissioner Williams, under board of public works orders, requires property owners to trim shade trees to nine feet above sidewalks. The editorial urges city weed-cutting along Franklin street fill and across other public grounds in need of attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Williams
Franklin Street
Goshen Man Seeks Quiet Title To 160 Acres
In Circuit Court Haines Egbert of Goshen files against James M. Rohrer and others asking the court to quiet his title to 160 acres of land in Jackson township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines Egbert of
Goshen
James M. Rohrer
Jackson Township
Traction Company Rumored to Plan Simonton Lake Resort
Rumors say the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Co has purchased part of the Nathaniel Newell farm near Simonton Lake to develop a summer and winter recreation area for boating picnicking dancing and skating. Details are scarce as parties wish to keep the matter quiet. The plan echoes long running rumors tied to the interurban line and may involve future extension toward Adamsville lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Co
Simonton Lake
Nathaniel Newell
Nathaniel Newell, Jr
Cassopolis Road
Elkhart
Cassopolis Street
Adamsville Lakes
Regular Council Meeting Skip Leaves Five Members
Mayor Greene presided over a Wednesday night meeting with only five council members present as Burhans Lounsberry Hazelton and Brubaker were absent. The board of public works sought a 500 bridge fund appropriation and approved an ordinance for first and second readings before tabling. Oak replacement planned for the Jackson street bridge, with Mc Naughton Park floor repairs needed. North Main street bridge repair possible with county help. Police salary fund awaiting action and petitions for extra electric lights not yet reported. Westrymite paving noted in Goshen with builders inviting inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Burhans
Lounsberry
Hazelton
Brubaker
Board of Public Works
Jackson Street
McNaughton Park
Arnold
North Main Street
Goshen
Anniversary of the Harvest Queen flour mills founding
Forty years since the Harvest Queen mills began grinding flour in the town. Erected by Norman Sage and his late brother Martin in the 1860s, the mills attracted farmers and spurred local growth. The Sage interests passed to C. G. Conn in 1903 for 20 000, with Burrell & Morgan as current lessees and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Sage
Martin Sage
Messrs. Sage
Sage
C. G. Conn
Mr. Conn
Burrell & Morgan
Republican Meetings Set Across Counties Next Monday
County Chairman Wilson Roose calls meetings of Republican committeemen and workers for next Monday at 1 30 p m in Goshen and at 8 p m in Hoffmans hall Elkhart. The events are for Republicans to discuss campaign progress and future conduct with District Chairman Graham Congressional Candidate Miller and possibly state committee members and state candidates in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Roose
Goshen
Hoffman's Hall
Elkhart
Graham
Miller
Local Lake Shore Injuries Reported After Wednesday Incidents
J F Lynn, a Lake Shore black smith, suffered a two inch forehead gash and burns to eye and nose from a accidental iron hit by a co worker. M G Chapin, machinist apprentice, sprained and bruised left arm in a noon hour scuffle. Henry Wilson and Peter Hill, both intoxicated vagrants, were arrested after begging in the city. Wilson carried forty three cents and Hill fifty three cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Lynn
Lake Shore
M. G. Chapin
Henry Wilson
Peter Hill
Wilson
Hill
Obstruction on Track Foiled Wreck Plot on Lake Shore
A plot to wreck passenger train No. 22 near the Kankakee marsh two miles from LaPorte was thwarted by vigilant Engineer Frank Ligerfoose aboard extra freight No. 5674. The obstruction, tied ties on the eastbound rail, prompted swift alarm, train slowdowns, and a posse as detectives investigate with No. 22 carrying large passenger wealth and twelve coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
LaPorte
Frank Ligerfoose
Ligerfoose
Rolling Prairie
Frank Swartz
South Third Street
H. Doring
Harry Hobson
Indiana Avenue
South Bend
Benglewood
Osceola Cemetery Fire Case: Holden and Martin Found Guilty
In Justice Brumbaugh's court this morning Holden and Martin were found guilty of malicious destruction of shrubbery and tombstones by starting a grass fire in the Osceola cemetery. Proudfit was acquitted while Holden and Martin were each fined the minimum $5 plus costs totaling $30.75. appeal bond posted. The case involved warned intent and damage to timber in nearby Stockberger woods. Prosecutor Joseph Weis led the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
Milton Proudfit
Osceola
Solomon Holden
Bango Township
Justice Brumbaugh
Joseph Weis
Weis
Stockberger’s
Brumbaugh
Holden
Martin
Proudfit
Goshen Health Warns of Rabid Dogs After Bite Incident
Goshen health officers warn residents a dog that bit several animals may be rabid after a mad dog owned by Sidney Mey was shot. The new case prompts the killing of other dogs showing madness signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Sidney Mey
Syracuse Journal Editor John Fancil Visits Elkhart
John Fancil editor of the Syracuse Journal was an Elkhart visitor today, meeting local officials and touring the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fancil
Syracuse Journal
Elkhart
Lake Shore limited thwarted attempt to wreck and rob
Today’s ene ws reports an attempted stop that could have become a wreck and robbery on the Lake Shore limited. It notes New York Central lines pledge readiness to handle all prospective business as local events touch Elkhart players gaining fame abroad and municipal matters like shade tree trimming and a minor city council meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Lake Shore Limited
New York Central Lines
Elkhart
Hanly
Melville Sanford
Farmer Milner
Harvest Queen Mills
Indiana
Simonton Lake
Kendallville
Toledo
Weather Forecast for Indiana Tonight and Friday
Government forecast says generally fair tonight and Friday with warmer conditions on Friday and in northern Indiana. Local conditions show fair skies, furnished daily by Miles Medical Co. Maximum 4. Minimum 5. Wind 15 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Miles Medical Co
Girl runs away to Kendallville depots tale of distress
A twelve year old girl with a suitcase asked the Kendallville depot for Kendallville departure times last Saturday. A woman later learned the girl was her daughter and had bought a ticket to Kendallville. The mother found her in Elkhart after a night search. the girl resisted returning home, claiming she would commit suicide rather than live with a man, hinting at a troubling situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot
Kendallville
John Jones
Kenallville
Elkhart
Joe’ Berhalter
Joe
Labor Day Proclamation Declares Sept 7 a State Holiday
Governor Hanly proclaims Monday September 7 Labor Day as a legal holiday statewide. The proclamation stresses labor as wealth and calls for closure of public offices and suspension of private business where possible. It bans liquor sales to preserve peace and order and urges citizen compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanly
Commonwealth
Explosion Injures Crew On Detroit Drill Vessel
Thirteen men were seriously injured and six probably fatally when a dynamite charge exploded under the drill vessel Destroyer in the lower Detroit river. The blast occurred as the day shift prepared a hole for a blast on the Livingstone channel work. Most injured are from Amherstshore Ontario, with Elmer Carpenter and Fireman John Morey residing in Detroit.
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Detroit
Detroit River
Livingstone
Amhersthore
Ont
Elmer Carpenter
John Morey
Roosevelt Sherman and Hitchcock discuss Hughes at Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt and running mate James Sherman along with National Chairman Hitchcock discuss the Hughes situation. Sherman favors renominating Hughes to help Taft win New York, backed by Cortelyou. Hitchcock plans immediate campaign fundraising.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
James Sherman
Hitchcock
Hughes
Sagamore Hill
Sherman
Taft
Cortelyou
New York
Platt
Bryan
Il Am
Wadsworth
Death of a Heroic Mother in Michigan Fire
Coldwater Michigan August 20 Mrs Erwin Salisbury aged twenty seven died at home west of Coldwater from burns received when a gasoline stove exploded while she cared for her ten month old daughter She extinguished the flames on herself poured milk on her garments and rang the dinner bell to alert neighbors before collapsing Neighbors saved the baby but the mother did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coldwater, Mich
Erwin Salisbury
Coldwater
Burns
Mys. Salisbury
Bucolic Boy Rescues Crowd From Rampaging Bull
John Bright, hailed as village hero, calmly faced a fleeing bull that charged through the crowd. He dodged the animal, grabbed its tail, and used a telephone pole to gain leverage, finally choking the beast by its nostrils to avert injury to women and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourbon
dJohn Bright
Bright
Dividend of 30 Per Cent Ordered for Kosciusko Bank
Warren Darst of Oxford Ohio as trustee for Kosciusko County Bank closed two months ago by state auditor declares a first dividend of thirty percent with payments to begin at once. He and Mrs Darst and daughter say depositors will be paid in full within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Warren Darst
Oxford
Ohio
Kosciusko County Bank
Darst
Telephonist Dies From Brass Poisoning In Whiting
Miss Mae Quinn a 23 year old telephone operator is near death after handling brass plugs at the switchboard. She suffered minor scratches that became poisoned by brass causing critical injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiting
Ind
Mae Quinn
Ready for Reconciliation In Haines Case
New York reports Captain Peter Haines could receive help from his wife in his defense as she is said ready to reconcile. Counsel John McIntyre notes she signed a confession and may testify to justify the army officer’s killing of William Annis if slayer consents to the reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haines
New York
John MccIntyre
Peter Haines
Annis
Deserters Recaptured After Daring Escape
Two oilers from the battleship New Hampshire were arrested and placed in irons on their vessel after escaping. They swam ashore while manacled together, had irons filed off in the Bowery, and were recaptured within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Hampshire
Bowery
Nine dine on seventy cents at Indiana school
In Warsaw Indiana Aug 20 a Winona Normal School domestic science class proved nine people can feast for seventy cents The menu included tomato soup wafers breaded pork chops potatoes in white sauce celery baking powder biscuits apple pie cheese and coffee President Jonathan Rigdon joined as a guest at the dinner
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Warsaw
Ind
Indiana
Winona Normal School
Jonathan Rigdon
Twenty Philadelphia Women Dressed in Directoire Gowns
The state board of agriculture says twenty young Philadelphia women will stroll the state fair grounds during the fair in directoire gowns. They will be under the direction of Miss Anne Delaney and wear genuine article split up to the knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldfield
Columbus
State Board of Agriculture
Philadelphia
Directoire
Anne Delaney
Quieting Down at Springfield
Only 800 soldiers remained in Springfield at noon as 3,900 troops had departed. The grand jury resumed with fifty witnesses awaiting hearing, and all military patrol had been withdrawn from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
President Roosevelt to sail for Madeira on Celtic March 7
The President will sail for Madeira aboard the White Star liner Celtic on March 7, accompanied by about a dozen companions. Upon arrival at Madeira he will transfer to a Castle line steamer for Capetown.
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New York
Roosevelt
Maderra
Celtic
Castle Line
Capetown
Forest Fires Threaten Vancouver as Smoke Grimly Closes In
A heavy pall of smoke hangs over Vancouver as forest fires menace the city. The blazes are the worst in a decade, with Canadian Pacific Railway sending large squads of men to battle the flames.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway
Woman killed by trap gun in chicken thief chase
In Richmond Indiana on August 19 Mrs Oliver Christman of Eaton Ohio was accidentally killed by a trap gun set for chicken thieves. The discharge occurred while locals were pursuing suspected thieves. A coroner investigation is planned to determine details of the accident.
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Richmond
Ind
Oliver Christman
Eaton
Ohio
Secret high tech hitch in Sydney sailors procession
A Sydney dispatch reports a sensational and unspecified high tech hitch surrounding the ceremonial procession of American sailors through Sydney streets on Friday. The US fleet arrived early in the morning, led by the Connecticut with Rear Admiral Sperry aboard, greeted by vast crowds and salutes as it neared Sydney harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Chronicle
Sydney
Chronicle
United States
Sydney Harbor
Connecticut
Sperry
Sydney Heads
Strikers Still Heep in Rank
Toronto dispatch reports no break in the ranks of striking Canadian railway mechanics as of August 20. The sustained opposition indicates continued labor action with union cohesion and unresolved grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Canadian Railway
Indiana miners dispute stalls talks at Terre Haute
Union officials from the United Mine Workers and the Indiana Bituminous Coal Operators association failed to reach a settlement on the Indiana field strike that has halted 7000 miners. A proposed return to work with a review at the Hudson mine was rejected by District No. 11, delaying any immediate resumption of operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Indiana Bituminous Coat Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers
National Miners’ Headquarters
Indiana
Lewis
Justices No. 11
Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Reeh
District No. 11
Terreante
Thomas J. Lewis
Qipers
Terre Minute
Hady
Thudson
Downfall of a Raffles in Elwood Ind
Ernest Williams, nineteen, posed as Bates and robbed multiple stores in Elwood with a chisel and pennies gained from theft. He stole a four pound shad at a fish market, tearing his pants on a nail during escape. Detected by a detective, Williams confessed and faces two years in the Indiana Reformatory. Also, a lightning strike on a Sunman barn killed a 16 year old girl milking and badly shocked another daughter amid a severe storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood
Ind
Ernest Willams
Bates
Charles Cox
Williams
Will
Indiana Reformatory
Sunman
Adi Salim, Sr
Cotteringham Returning to Lipton in Custody
Ottawa dispatch reports Edward Cotteringham, charged with embezzling 5000 dollars from the Union Traction Co of Lipton Indiana where he served as treasurer, has left Ottawa for Lipton in Detective Devaults custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotteringham
Indianapolis
Ottawa
Ont
Edward Cotteringham
Union Traction Company
Lipton, Ind
Lipton
Devault
Oldest Indiana woman Mary Wilkins dies at 108
Mrs. Mary Wilkins known as Granny Wilkins dies at home in Remington Indiana. She was 108 years old, ten months and nineteen days, and regarded herself the state's oldest woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington, Ind
Mary Wilkins
Granny” Wilkins
Explosion Burns a Home in Princeton
Explosion from coal oil lamp destroys the home of Abram Gudgel, farmer, in Princeton Indiana as fire results from the blast. No further details on injuries or casualties are provided in the readable text.
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Princeton
Ind
Abram Gudgel
Earl King and Mia Visit Relatives in Clyde Ohio
Mr and Mia Earl King and mother traveled to Clyde Ohio for a two weeks visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Earl King
Clyde
Ohio
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