Wireless test on moving train hailed as historic leap
The Marconi wireless experiment aboard Lake Shore’s 4 Lake Shore Special linked moving train and stationary gear from Elkhart to Cleveland. Messages reached 80 miles away at speed while officials praised the test as a potential railroad communications breakthrough costing about $3,960 at $6 per minute.
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Marconi Wireless Telegraph Co
Lake Shore
Baltimore
Washington
Congress
Morse
Annie Elsworth
W. J. Brooker
Elkhart
Thompson
Mabel
Cleveland
New York
Buffalo
Marconi
Glenmore Davis
Brooker
Frederic Thompson
Polly
Circus
Mabel Taliaferro
Here
Dune Park
Fire damages Y M C A kitchen and prep area
A heater in the YMCA basement sparked a fire that burned a hole in the kitchen floor and charred the ceiling and some tables while spoiling the chicken pie supper preparations. Damage is about 20 dollars. Fire officials investigated smoke rising through a ceiling opening. Women plan another supper that evening. Separately a roof fire on Canary avenue caused minimal damage, likely from chimney sparks.
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John Robbins
Central
No. 2
Canary Avenue
Petition Seeks New East Jackson Bridge Over Elkhart River
County commissioners to view site at 3 p m regarding East Jackson street bridge over the Elkhart river. Petition by chairman BE L Arnold cites inadequate, unsafe structure and weak east abutment. Board requests steel or concrete arch, two spans, and 100 feet longer than the current bridge.
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Board of Public Works
Jackson Street
Elkhart River
BE. L. Arnold
Assessors Start Out Heard By Deputy Appointees
Deputy township assessors, appointed by Assessor Eber Darling, Sr., begin duties as part of the local tax assessment process. The article notes the appointment and the start of their responsibilities within the assessor’s office.
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Eber Darling, Sr
Wheat Prices Rise On Chicago Gambling Tilt
Wheat at 1.17 a bushel is seen as a valued asset with expectations of higher prices by week’s end. Over three weeks prices have climbed about 20 cents to 1.24 or 1.25, driven by Chicago stock market speculation. An Elkhart firm holding 250,000 bushels at 0.98 could net over 47,000 if it sold today.
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Chicago
Elkhart
Horace S Turner Art Exhibit Nets $200 for Central Schools
The Horace S Turner Art Exhibit at the Central school building closed Saturday evening with net proceeds of at least $200 for the schools. Most funds will buy pictures for school rooms at Central, with each building receiving half of its pupils sales. Teachers at Central administered the event and praised the spirit and goodwill shown.
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Horace S. Turner
Sugar Season Brings Plentiful Sap Flow for Elkhart Farmers
Elkhart county maple producers report an unusually favorable season with sap running nearly any time. Some sugar camps opened recently while others have operated for weeks, promising a yield higher than normal this year.
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Elkhart County
Will Extend Valley Line To Pioneer Or Montpelier
Stockholders of the St. Joseph Valley Railway Co met in the city on Saturday afternoon and voted to extend the line from Angola east toward Pioneer or Montpelier Ohio, though no definite target was set.
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St. Joseph Valley Railway Co
Angola
Pioneer
Montpelier
Ohio
Only One Elkhartan Reported to Review
As reported to the Review only Florence McKean is identified as the artan to go to Washington with two ticket agents unaware of any others.
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Florence McKean
Washington
Election on March 25 in Elkhart county local option
County commissioners grant petition for a local option election in Elkhart County setting Thursday March 25 as the election day. The county council will meet March 15 to appropriate funds and plan for the election. A liquor license was granted to Fremont DeGolier of Elkhart Second Ward. Rush County votes against saloons by 2009 in Rushville local option, the largest tally to date, closing sixteen Rushville saloons. Congressman J E Watson’s plurality was 4507 with Marshall in November. total 5633 two-way.
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Elkhart County
Rush County
Rushville
Ind
Rush
J. E. Watson
Quakers Demand Retention of Trueblood at Earlham
Richmond Ind March 1 Prof William Trueblood one of Earlham Colleges oldest professors has been asked to resign for voting in the county option election He defends his stance calling the option crusade political not a temperance drive Many students threaten to leave Earlham if he is dismissed
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Richmond
Ind
William Trueblood
Earlham College
Trueblood
Earlham
Moving train wireless test succeeds and more news
A roundup from today’s news notes a successful wireless test on a moving train, a fire at the Y M C A building spoiling a women’s supper with plans to continue tonight, and police receiving communications about prisoners who may have committed crimes locally. It mentions political shifts, local and national events, and various incidents.
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Shively
Kendallville
Valley Line
Ohio
Hope
Elkhart
Rikhart
Indianapolis
Co. E. Frank
Jackson Street
Elkhar
Dry sentiment grows in Whitley after saloon report
The Columbia City committee report from its North Manchester visit is stirring Whitley county votes this week. Notes from the business men's group and discussions with committee members show men previously undecided now favor the dry stance and express renewed enthusiasm.
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Columbia City Committee
North Manchester
Whitley County
Warsaw
Dry city satisfaction voiced by Rochester and Warsaw merchants
A Rochester special reports merchants in a dry city satisfied with current conditions after last November remonstrance. Sales are not booming but cash business rises as thirteen saloon-keepers switch trades. The Warsaw Union notes business and moral improvement and late January remarks from LaGrange professionals outlining their approval of dry conditions.
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Rochester
Ind
Warsaw Union
Warsaw
Lagrange
A Democratic Paper's Stand in Warsaw Union
The Union endorses temperance and independence, pledging to support legislators from either party who oppose the county option bill and oppose any wet measures. It vows to continue its independent policy under current management.
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Warsaw Union
No Hope of Recovery for Battle Creek Boy
Herbert Fisher of Battle Creek survived eye removal after an automobile garage accident but was greatly weakened and beyond hope of recovery, according to his father EB A Fisher who notified Elkhart friends.
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Herbert Fisher
Battle Creek
EB. A. Fisher
Elkhart Friends
Attorneys Out of Town Short Absence Shifts Court Sessions
Elkhart attorneys traveled to Goshen for a circuit court session, causing a morning hiatus in Elkhart. Several lawyers attended the Goshen proceedings while others remained away from the local docket.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Unsettled Weather With Showers Likely This Week
Government forecast notes unsettled conditions with probable showers tonight or Tuesday, moderate temperatures. Local condition fair. Furnished daily by Miles Medical Co.
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Miles Medical Co
Remarkable health report of city February deaths
The February health report shows sixteen total deaths, with thirteen outside the city. The death rate drops to 7.75 per 1000, while measles lead contagious cases at forty seven and chickenpox at four. quarantine stays at thirteen houses for measles. births total forty three with thirty seven in city. The stork favors girls with twenty eight to fifteen for boys.
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Board of Health
Pratt Street Flat Sold to County Clerk Fleming
Miss Clara Nelson sold a four flat building on Pratt street to County Clerk George W. Fleming who acted for his brother in law B. F. Wells of Benton Harbor for 10000 dollars. The two story building with basement sits on a 51.5 by 66 foot lot and was erected three years ago. The deal was arranged through W. D. Dalton.
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Pratt Street
Clara Nelson
George W. Fleming
B. F. Wells
Benton Harbor
W. D. Dalton
Purchased Electric Car for City Use
C. E. Frank bought a Detroit electric car for personal use by himself and Mrs. Frank to travel around the city. The purchase signals a growing trend toward electric city transportation and reflects the couple’s planned daily mobility enhancements.
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C. E. Frank
Detroit
Mrs. Frank
Roosevelt Dines With Tennis Cabinet At White House
President Roosevelt hosted a luncheon for a powerful group of sportsmen and notable guests at the White House marking the end of an eight year era. The guest list included the French ambassador and famous names like Abernathy the bear hunter and Bullock the steers roper, reflecting a historic gathering.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Ambassdor
Abernathy
Seth” Bullock
Pudge” Heffelfinger
Senate Judiciary Committee Reports Disagreement on Merger
The senate judiciary committee in Washington on March 1 reported a disagreement over the Tennessee Coal and Iron Co merger with United States Steel Corp and the president's responsibility. No further action will be taken in the matter this session.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Tennessee Coal & Iron Co
United States Steel Corporation
Senate
Committee Finds Cook Speech Violates Debate Rules
A Washington select committee reviewing Congressman Cook's last week's House speech denouncing President Roosevelt reported no language violating debate rules. The committee's findings were adopted by a viva voce vote.
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Washington
Congressman Cook
House
Roosevel
Train blast near Findlay kills engineer and injures five
An engine pulling a westbound Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton passenger train exploded ten miles west of Findlay Ohio this morning. The engineer was killed and five others were badly injured in the blast. Passengers reported a loud explosion followed by derailment and fire. Emergency crews rushed to the scene to aid the wounded and investigate the cause.
Fortification Bill Passes for San Pedro Harbor land
In Washington on March 1 the fortification bill approved a $250,000 appropriation to buy 170 acres at San Pedro Harbor near Los Angeles, sending the measure to the House.
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Washington
San Pedro Harbor
Los Angeles
Senate
Longevity Manual of Joseph Raczynski Ends at 103
South Bend resident Joseph Raczynski died aged 103 after a life spanning Poland Calum West Prussia and Chicago. Born 1806 he lived fifty years in one house then moved to America eighteen years ago settling in South Bend eleven years with his daughter. He rarely drank or smoked and credited steady habits for his long health. He was twice married with five children surviving him and his son Father Raczynski predeceased him seven years earlier.
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Joseph Raczynski
South Bend
the Tribune
Poland
Calum
West Prussia
America
Chicago
Raczynski
St. Casimir’s Catholic Church
Mardi Gras Was Big Sight in New Orleans
Mr and Mrs George Berkey returned from a two week honeymoon in New Orleans and speak of the Mardi Gras carnival as a gorgeous spectacle. Four parades featured long columns of marchers and many bands, with about a dozen floats costing 1000 to 5000 dollars each. An estimated 10000 to 15000 visitors crowded the city during carnival week.
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George Berkey
New Orleans
Woman Train Connection Delayed At Schoolcraft
A Girl at the Helm company arrived from Port Huron at 1 55 p m over the Grand Trunk to connect with Lake Shore train No 545 at Schoolcraft, but the Grand Trunk train was late and failed to connect while No 545 waited. A coach was cut off from No 645 and left, and the regular train continued with a baggage car and smoker. The freight engine was taken off No 96 at White Pigeon and sent after the delayed company.
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Helm” Company
Port Huron
Grand Trunk
Lake Shore
Schoolcraft
White Pigeon
Medical meeting reports on obstetric topics in Elkhart
At the Elkhart Academy of Medicine meeting last Friday night Dr J C Menning presented a paper on Ectopic Gestation J A Work Jr spoke on Post partum Hemorrhage and Dr B F Kuhn on Placenta Praevia Dr Frank Randolph discussed a strange eye case observed during the session
Lucky Baldwin Dies in Los Angeles Ends a Storied Career
Elias Jackson Baldwin known as Lucky Baldwin dies at his Los Angeles home after illness. He built vast wealth from Nevada and California ventures, owned 60,000 acres and raced notable horses, and financed San Francisco landmarks. He lived a dramatic life of fortune and resilience spanning over fifty years in California.
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Los Angeles
Lucky” Baldwin
Cal
Elias Jackson Baldwin
Mr. Baldwin
Lake Shora
William Fawcett
Marion Street
Mr. Fawcett
Ohio
Rolling Prairie
Ind
California
Nevada
Comstock
Yolante
Silver Cloud
Emperor of Norfolk
Reyal Santa Anita
Market Street
San Francisco
Baldwin
Mysterious John Doe Linked to 1890s Chicago Crimes
Supt Silvers reports two prisoners elsewhere linked to crimes in the city. A New Hampshire warden identifies a dangerous fugitive known as John Doe as a murderer from Dover now in confinement. Doe may be the shooter of Officer Robbins in 1898 and part of the Slater Allison Roswell gang.
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Silvers
F. K. W. Scott
New Hampshire
Concord
John Doe
Review
Elkhart
Michigan City
Doe
Dover
John Robbins
Lake Shore
Division Street
Robbins
Sergt. Whiteman
Slater-Allison-Roswell
Norton
Slater-Allison
Chicago Tribune
Ray Belding
Indiana
Chicago
Belding
Kurtz
Clark
Sykes
Springfield
Ohio
Supt. Silvers
Indiana Open Session News Forthcoming Changes In State Laws
Indianapolis reports delayed decisions on key bills in the General Assembly as measures on Sunday baseball high license saloon restrictions and public office auditing face votes. The house engrosses the Sunday baseball bill by a 53 to 34 margin awaiting passage. Senate actions include county court bills for Linton Gary Clay and Morgan counties and a high license proposal to raise saloon licenses. The merchants accounting bill survives after republicans back amendments from the house.
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Indianapolis
Goust
Senate
Republican
Linton
Gary
Clay
Morgan
Marshall
Indiana
Byrne
Tomlinson
Gease
Merchants
Cox
House
Indiana senate actions and new bills overview
The report outlines numerous proposed laws from Indiana legislators, including monuments funding for five regiments, campaign finance bans, marriage record duration changes, licensing of life insurance agents, and street railway leases. It notes bills on divorce petitions, public officer duties, jury selection, and wage payments, plus pensions for city firemen, electric road authorizations, and open season extensions for ducks. The piece mentions a failed move to advance all house bills on second reading and Governor Marshall's stance on bills after midnight.
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Indiana
Antietam Battle Field
Wider
Senate
Hanty
Yarling
House
Tomlinson Proctor
Marshall
Assembly
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H. E. Bucklen
Personal Liberty League
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