Concord township Republicans to name candidates tonight
One hundred twenty delegates and spectators meet on an island to pick candidates for township trustee and assessor. H. W. Godfrey and William J. Sigerfoos seek trustee, Eber Darling Jr. for assessor, while GC. E. VanAlstine withdrew last Saturday. E. G. Machan denied nominating for trustee, citing business commitments.
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Concord Township
O. C. Puterbaugh
J. EB. Martin
J. D. Braden
FE. C. Rice
H. W. Godfrey
William J. Sigerfoos
GC. E. VanAlstine
Fire in a cuspidor raises scare in city offices
An incipient fire started by a lit match ignited a cuspidor in the junk room between the city treasurer and city clerk offices. The vessel burst into flame but caused no further ignition. disinfectant poured in made the contents highly inflammable. Other cuspidors reportedly set alight similarly.
Old Boys Enthusiastic on Moody Avenue Reorganization
Eighteen members of the old Boys' Brigade attended the first reorganization meeting at 608 Moody Avenue. They drilled and expressed strong enthusiasm for forming a new company, with prospects for one or two additional companies. The next meeting is scheduled at the same venue next Tuesday with expected large turnout.
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Boys’ Brigade
Moody Avenue
Remains of 5 W. Shumard May Arrive Saturday
Uncertainty lingers over whether the remains of 5 W. Shumard will reach here before Sunday after leaving Salt Lake City at noon Thursday. Northwestern agents in Chicago say the train will arrive by noon Saturday, supporting the initial Saturday estimate. Local Elks have been informed of this timetable.
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5. W. Shumard
Salt Lake City
Elks
Northwestern
Chicago
Officials Told to Clear Lake Shore Grounds by July First
The Review reports that local officials have been instructed to clear the newly purchased Lake Shore grounds by July 1 to prepare for the start of constructing new shops.
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Lake Shore
Sensational rumors ripple with assassination claims
The Review office received many early morning calls about a rumor that Secretary Taft was assassinated and later rumored that President Roose was killed by an assassin. The spread of unverified tips prompted rapid clarification.
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Review Office
Taft
Roose
Work Resumed on Gossard Factory Project
Contractor Peter Longadire returned his crew to the Gossard factory site today after a brief halt last Monday over a financing misunderstanding. Delays have been resolved and work resumes with all parties noting improved clarity on costs and scheduling.
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Gossard
Peter Longadire
Signalman Named in Circus Related Train Delay
Lake Shore train crew at Lydick at 1 a m uncovered a sleeping signalman William Brock who had been on duty since 11 p m He allegedly caused a circus train delay of over an hour after spending the day at a South Bend circus A station affidavit charges intoxication and delay of the United States mails Brock reportedly left for South Bend after the incident.
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Lake Shore
Lydick
William Brock
St. Joseph
South Bend
Brock
J. W. Warner
United States
Appeal Prospects In Wickwire Liquor Case From Marshall Circuit
The fate of an appeal by F. W. Wickwire and William Harper to the supreme or appellate court from the Marshall circuit court remains undecided. Judge Kellison ruled the Third ward remonstrance valid with one signature and left open the question of appeal timing. No further action can be taken before September term, as legal rules differ for decisions at term end versus during term.
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Wickwire
F. W. Wickwire
William Harper
Supreme Or
Kellison
William Golden
Epworth League Elects Officers at Mishawaka Meeting
At the Goshen district Epworth League gathering in Mishawaka on Thursday the election of officers was held. New officers include President W H Brightmire Elkhart first vice president A J Holderman Middlebury second vice Angie Wilkes Goshen third vice Lara C Burns Albion fourth vice Mahe Geddes New Paris secretary Fremont Fribley Bourbon treasurer Almond B Ford LaGrange junior superintendent C L DeBow Wakafusa. A banner from the Mishawaka chapter was awarded to St Mark's church Goshen. banner presented to president D L May after a brief response. Mishawaka placed second and New Paris third.
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Epworth League
Goshen
Mishawaka
W. H. Brightmire
Elkhart
A. J. Holderman
Middlebury
Angie Wilkes
Lara C. Burns
Albion
Mahe
St Vincent’s Annual Commencement at Bucklen House
St Vincent’s school presents an annual commencement tonight at the Bucklen opera house. The program begins at 7 30 with music drills and a dress rehearsal deemed excellent. Proceeds go to the school building fund and the public is invited to attend.
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St. Vincent's
Bucklen Opera House
St. Vincent's School
Opera House
Motor Cyclist Injured in Fall Near Yellow Creek
Ernest Smellenbarger of the Reich blacksmith shop sustained a deep six inch gash in the left ankle and a badly bruised left knee when thrown from his motorcycle Tuesday evening. He was riding home from Goshen near Yellow Creek, paused to adjust the spark plug, the bike struck a root and hit a fence, tossing him about five feet.
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Ernest Smellenbarger
Reich
Goshen
Yellow Creek
Snellen‘barger
Long Suppressed Treasurer of Carpenters Union Admit Defalcation
A carpenters union treasurer allegedly fled with 208 of the union funds and later admitted the theft at his mother in law's home near Coldwater. He promised to repay as soon as he could earn the money, and the union declined prosecution to recover funds. Also, Isaac Meddling, an Italian, reported a hold up on Lake Shore freight No. 5677 between here and Chicago, claiming the brakeman robbed him of money in his shoe. Police will investigate, following a prior similar theft that led to the recovery of stolen property.
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Carpenter's Union
Coldwater
Belause
Lake Shore
Isaac Meddling
Here
Chicago
Disturbances Reported On City Streets And Park
Police logs note a burning wire alarm near Johnson Street with no damage. a man sleeping under a Studebaker Park tree frightened visiting girls. a man allegedly abusing his wife in Middlebury Street prompted no arrest. a Main Street alley fire extinguished. a crowd dispersed at 121 St Joseph Street. one intoxicated man and eight who were homeless taken into custody Thursday night.
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Johnson Street
Studebaker Park
Middlebury Street
Pearce
No. 121
St. Joseph Steet
Beer Barrel Used in Dry Claypool Suspect Scheme
In Claypool a barrel of beer directed to dead William Worley was unloaded from a train. A keyholder entered the freight house and took the barrel. Agent H D Forney alerted officials. a former Warsaw man now in Claypool acted as go-between for local youths. Arrests are threatened.
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William Worley
Claypool
H. D. Forney
Band Concerts for Business Push Evening Showings
Merchants funding band concerts argue evening performances would boost store traffic while shops stay open. The idea relies on aligning entertainment with extended shopping hours to maximize customer turnout and sales.
Bristol Postmaster Oversleeps. Sheriff Probes Saturday
County news reports Bristol postmaster Greenan failed to open the office on a Saturday. A carrier investigated and found him asleep believing it was Saturday night. William Method of Goshen is charged with stealing a sheep from David Lehman. George Alderman of Goshen sustains a gasoline stove burn. D M Hoover of Harrison Township admitted to practice before Elkhart county bar.
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Greenan
Bristol
William Method
Goshen
David Lehman
George F. Alderman
Lake Shore shops begin prep work next month
Today reports show preliminary work on new Lake Shore shops to start the first of next month. Also noted are a township convention tonight and Elkharian elected president of the district Epworth League. Gossard factory work resumes and local fears rise over fake Roosevelt Taft assassination reports.
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Big Lake Shore
Elkharian
District Epworth League
Lake Shore
Lydick
Weather forecast summary for local area
Government forecast expects generally fair weather with possible local thunderstorms tonight or Saturday. Warm temperatures with a daily forecast furnished by Miles Medical Co. Mentioned are partly cloudy conditions and light rain or trace precipitation. Wind speeds noted as mph.
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Miles Medical Co
Railroads trim crews while boosting labor ahead of fall tonnage
The article notes the dismissal of two train crew members tied to a criminal case involving an Italian tramp and reports broader railroad hires rise as coal and ore lines expand. It also lists several local rail workers with travel between Elkhart Atlantic City Toledo and Klinker Lake.
Taft and Sherman Nomination at Republican Convention
Taft chosen as presidential candidate and James S Sherman wins vice presidency with 815 votes while Curtis Guild and Franklin Murphy trail. Details include county by county splits, band interruption, and Cannon backing Taft. Taft later resigns as secretary of war effective June 30 with Luke E Wright named successor.
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William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Utica
N. Y
Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Mr. Sherman
Taft
Wright
Washington
Roosevelt
Luke E. Wright
Tennessee
Philippines
Japan
Morning Session Detours to Sherman Nomination for VP
The 1912 convention opens with Lodge signaling Sherman as the vice presidential choice. New York delegates push for Sherman amid talk of a possible acclamation and Curt Guild of Massachusetts discussed if needed. Delaware yields to New York as Tim Woodruff nominates James Sherman amid brief speeches.
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Delaware
New York
Tim Woodruff
James Sherman
Neighborhood News Highlights Local Tragedies and Incidents
Jerome Daniels of Vandalia Michigan, 34, burned to death in a fall from a lamp in her home. Her husband and three daughters survive. A Dowagiac man Charles Smith is arrested on a warrant for an old train wreck attempt and an alleged barn fire, while Indiana Harbor fisherman Joe Muchrowsky reels in a 230 pound sturgeon. A Michigan City child survives a two story fall after landing on a sidewalk. Constantine plans a new hotel named The Ark leased by O K Harvey.
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Jerome Daniels
Vandalia
Mich
Charles Smith
Dowagiac
Michigan Central
August Kriesel
Joe Muchrowsky
Indiana Harbor
Roosevelt congratulates Taft Sherman ticket in telegram
President Roosevelt sent a telegram to Congressman Sherman congratulating Taft and Sherman on their nomination. Secretary Taft also issued a congratulatory message.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Sherman
New York
Taft
Fairbanks Congratulates Taft On Nomination
Vice President Fairbanks, after learning Taft's nomination, dictated a brief message to the secretary of war in Washington. He extends cordial congratulations and best wishes for Taft's administration.
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Fairbanks
Taft
Secretary of War
W. H. Taft
Washington, D. C
C. W. Fairbanks
Indiana and Ohio Leaders Rally At Intercity Reception
An impromptu gathering on the Auditorium Annex parlor floor near the Ohio and Indiana HQs followed a Marion Club marching band concert in Indianapolis. The crowd urged Congressman James E. Watson, Indiana Republican governor nominee, to speak as he likened a plush chair to a democratic platform amid speeches and high enthusiasm.
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Chicago
Auditorium
Ohio
Indiana
Marion Club Marching Band
Indianapolis
James E. Watson
Watson
Coroner's jury finds possible outside killer in Cooper family deaths
Cadillac Michigan June 19 The coroner's jury investigated Daniel Cooper his wife and five children found dead at their home last Saturday and failed to fix responsibility. They stated on Saturday that Mrs Cooper killed herself after the deed but on Monday said there is a possibility the crime was committed by someone outside the family though no suspect is identified.
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Cadillac
Mich
Daniel Cooper
Beautifully Arranged Atmosphere Recalled
In a lively exchange Brown and Well discuss a social setup. The speaker notes the sister is not yet down and promises she will join soon after the initial reveal, with a playful hint that Charley Jones is involved.
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Charley Jones
Not Surprised Skipper Observes Social Nerves
A clipped quotation notes a skipper describing sensitivity to uncongenial surroundings and the instinct to avoid certain people. He adds that few can avoid shrinking from creditors as a social discomfort.
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Skipper
Chipper
Taft Wins Unanimous Nomination at 1908 Republican Convention
The 1908 Republican National Convention ends with William Howard Taft of Ohio chosen on the first ballot by 702 votes, proclaimed the unanimous choice as the convention long session stretched near eight hours. Nomination of the vice president stalls as New York backs Sherman Cummins Guild and others contesting.
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Ohio
Mmleaga, Inc
United States
William Ti. Taft
Taft
New York
Sherman
Cummins
Massachusetts
Guild
Taft Nominated as Convention Roar Echoes Through Hall
The vast amphitheater filled with cheering delegates as Burton urged Taft’s nomination. Ohio and Taft-supporting states rose, banners and megaphones intensifying the uproar. The crowd’s density and long-sustained chant mirrored Roosevelt’s earlier convention frenzy.
Cyclone of Noise Delights Wisconsin Delegates at Convention
As the convention neared its end after seven hours of debate, a thundering La Follette demonstration erupted from the galleries. The deafening roar, familiar from Roosevelt and Taft days, filled the arena and momentarily overwhelmed the floor. Badger partisans surged with excitement while delegates remained seated, the galleries now in control. Continued on Fourth Page.
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LaFollette
Roosevelt
Taft
Wisconsin
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