The Elkhart horse thefts leave police with few clues
In Elkhart area a three year old black horse and buggy belonging to Dr E C Crow was stolen from 409 South Second Street about 7 30 pm The outfit valued at 300 vanished after Mrs Crow saw it leave The driver remains unknown Police investigate noting other missing horses including one from farmer Krider and another from Nate Tibbitts near Christiana Lake
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BE. C. Crow
Frank Moyer
South Main Street
Aman
Pancake
Lake Shore
Dunlaps
Krider
Nate Tibbitts
Christiana Lake
Property Transfers Across Townships in Elkhart County
A series of real estate conveyances records transfers in Goshen Locke Elkhart Union and Middlebury townships. Names include Catherine Fuller Edward Barringer Lorin Culp William Morningstar Harriet Hill Isaiah Flower Emerett Hitchcox Katie Clark John Ferry Henry Rauch and others with parcel details and monetary values ranging from 58 to 3 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fuller
John Smeltzer
Wakarusa
Edward Barringer
J.S. Perfily
Jackson Township
Jacob H. Wenger
William Morningstar
Union Township
Noah S. Yoder
Amos B. Cooper
Middlebury Township
William C. Work
Samuel Kauffman
Elias P. Cripe
Bertha H. Blough
Goshen
Lorin Culp
William H. Stump
David K. Ressler
Harriet M. Hill Et al
Young & Anglin
Locke Township
Isaiah Flower
Young& Anglin
Jacob Deisch
Henry F. Eby
Nappanee
Clinton E. Matthias
George J. Manning
Elkhart
Brigesdale Improvement Company
George E. Compton
Thomas E.A. Beverley
Wolf’s Elkhart
James H. Hitchccox
Emerett A. Hitchcox
Carrie Boon
P. K. Clark
Katie Clark
Joseph Tit’. Weaver
Davis C
Jennie H. Burton
Concord Township
Jacob C. Kantz
Daniel M. Bowser
Charles F. Kidder
Job Lais Mellett
Maivalleth Upham
John S. Ferry
Henry S. Rauch
J. Albert Miller
Abraham L
Funeral service at Castle Ue church Sunday at 2:30 p.m.
The ceremony will be led by Ray Parrett with the church choir providing music. Interment is planned for Grace Lawn Cemetery.
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Castle Ue
Ray
Supreme Court strikes down 1901 minimum wage law
The court held unconstitutional the 1901 minimum wage for unskilled county city and town labor as it interferes with liberty of contract and is class legislation. Several suits in Elkhart circuit court favored petitioners, but the city paid small judgments instead of appealing.
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Supreme Court
Elkhart
van Fleet
Roosevelt Tour Delivers Warm Chicago and Evanston Welcome
President Roosevelt arrived in Chicago for a strenuous day of duties, receiving a massive ovation at the depot. He spoke at Evanston, urging effort and training, then returned to Chicago for a LL D degree and a university cornerstone ceremony. Extra precautions guarded the president amid brief attempts by a crank and a bicycle rider to reach him.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Evanston
America
Auditorium
University of Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of
Mrs Deering Admits Killing Husband In Bangor Home
Mrs Mary Deering of Bangor Maine says she shot her husband at his home on March 16 and intended to kill herself. She claims cancer drove her actions and that a blow to her breast triggered her fatal decision as he spoke calmly of her approaching death.
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Bangor
Mary Deering
President Mitchell predicts Indiana coal miners back to work
Indianapolis April 2 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers returned from Chicago where he conferred with Indiana coal operators and said an amicable agreement would be reached before night. He asserted 10000 bituminous miners in Indiana would be at work tomorrow morning.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Chicago
Indiana
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Benton and Union Townships
Samuel B Short to Russell N Kellogg and wife part of lot in Elkhart. Solomon Mier and wife to Charizer land in Benton township for 9 dollars. Jesse Culp and wife to John F Mishler part of land in Union township for 7b. John F Mishler and wife to Enos and Desoline Mishler part of land in Union township for 2400 dollars. John F Mishler and wife to Valentine Mishler part of land in Union township for 2100 dollars. Rufus Brown and wife to Jesse Culp part of land in Union township.
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Samuel. B. Short
Russell N. Kellogg
Elkhart
Solomon Mier
Chariezer
Benton Township
Jesse Culp
John F. Mishlr
Union Township
John F. Mishler
Enos
Desoline Mishler
Valentine
Mishler
Pate
Rufus Brown
Jesse’ Culp
Union i
Divorce suit in Western Union case with cross complaint
Mrs Karl Nast the wife of Professor Karl Nast filed a cross complaint in the divorce case against her husband from the Western Union Telegraph Company. She denies the allegations of the plaintiff and accuses him of striking thrashing eye blocking, throwing her down, name calling, withholding medical care and payment of bills. She asks for $3 000 alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Nast
Divorce Granted to Mrs Mary Hanson in Elkhart Suit
A divorce was granted today to Mrs Mary Hanson of Elkhart in her suit against William Hanson alleging drunkenness and abandonment. The plaintiff says she was abandoned in 1399.
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Mary Hanson
Elkhart
William
Western Union suit against Swan heads to Elkhart trial
The Western Union Telegraph Company sues Mary A. Swan of Elkhart seeking about $600 on alleged misappropriated funds. Trial slated for Monday in the Elkhart circuit court.
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Western Union Telegraph Company
Mary A. Swan
Elkhart
Refusal to Appoint Deahl in Swearingen Murder Case
Attorney Slick of South Bend asked Judge Ferrall to appoint Attorney Deahl to assist in the Swearingen murder case. Judge Ferrall refused the request. The trial is set for next week.
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Deahl
Slick
South Bend
Funk
St. Joseph
Swearingen
Ferrall
Wisler Suit Opens Over Care of Deceased Father
David Wisler sues John C. Hunsberger administrator for $2,500 for care of Wisler who died last September. The heir claims other heirs would pay a reasonable amount. administrator offered $100. The case began at Goshen with 30 witnesses subpoenaed and a large portion of the township emptied.
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David Wisler
John C. Hunsberger
D. Wisler
Goshen
Wakarusa
Wisler
Eaton will filed in probate court widow to receive life estate
The will of William R. Eaton was filed in the probate commissioner s court yesterday. The widow Lucretia Eaton receives all personal property and a life estate in all realty. There are no debts. The will dated December 9, 1897 was witnessed by Attorneys Benjamin and Anthony Deahl. Deceased lived in Benton township and died March 28, 1903.
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William R. Eaton
Lucretia Eaton
Benjamin and
Anthony Deahl
Benton Township
Brothers in Damage Suit Battle Across Counties
Green and Green, brothers, face a damage suit moved from LaGrange to Elkhart County. The litigation stems from a fight in which one brother severely beat the other. Plaintiff seeks $5,000 in damages.
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Green
Lagrange
Elkhart County
Ex County Clerk Dennett Files Winona Ceres Inventory
Ex County Clerk L A Dennett as receiver for the Winona Ceres Company of Elkhart filed an inventory showing assets valued at 615.70 dollars. The company’s peony stock was described but the text ends before a complete statement of value.
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L. A. Dennett
Winona Ceres Company of
Elkhart
Guardian Kiefer files inventory for Henry Reif snyder
J F Kiefer as guardian presents an inventory valuing the estate of Henry Reifsnyder at 617 dollars 37 cents. The listing details property items and total value as of today.
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J. F .Kiefer
Henry Reifsnyder
Western Rubber Company v Middleton case ends by agreement
The Western Rubber Company files suit against H. A. Middleton and others with attachment and garnishment. The action is dismissed by agreement at the costs of the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Rubber Company
H. A. Middleton
Estate decision in Rough case names Mollie Rough elected
In the estate of Samuel Rough deceased, administrator Harvey W. Kantz and widow Mollie Rough filed her election to take under the law, signaling a formal step in settlement.
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Samuel Rough
Harvey W. Kantz
Mollie Rough
Estate executor reports sale of personal property
Chauncey Myers as executor of John Myers estate reports sale of personal property totaling 709.70 dollars.
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Chauncey. Myers
John Myers
Court cases set for next week by Judge Ferrall
Judge Ferrall scheduled a group of court cases for the coming week and closed the issues in several matters. The announcements outline dates and participating parties, marking a transition in the docket.
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Ferrall
Walter Hazelton Sells Real Estate of Sage Estate
Walter Hazelton as executor of the Martin G Sage estate sold realty for 650 dollars. The transaction confirms the distribution of assets from the deceased’s holdings.
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Walter
Ss. Hazelton
Martin
G. Sage
Baumgartner Reassigned as Presiding Elder
Rev. Baumgartner has been reassigned and will no longer preside as elder. The reassignment affects church leadership structure and duties within the district.
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Baumgartner
H. Baumgartner
Lgnertalg
Elkhart Terminal Site Near Hotel Buckien Details
Fragmentary notes describe a western terminal near the Hotel Buckien in Elkhart. The speaker mentions a system and territory context with Buckien eager to develop or expand the project.
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Elkhart
Buckien
Indiana March crop report lauds wheat prospects and fruit damage
The Indiana crop report for March notes wheat in excellent condition by month’s end after winter snow, with rye and clover similarly strong. Some river bottom fields were ruined by March floods, peach buds largely killed, but apples pears plums and grapes largely uninjured. Planting and fieldwork are limited by wet ground and focus shifts to repairs and spring prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Organized Gangs of Horse Thieves Reported in Midwest
A letter to Rinard Statsman from son Loran reports rising horse thefts in northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Sheriff at Centerville holds two suspects while others are tracked from Coon Hollow to Eowards burg. Dr. Grow's missing horse linked to a sighting near Claypool as investigators press on.
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Indiana
Michigan
Rinard Statsman
Loran
Centerville
Claypool
Dr. Crow
Report of the Treasurer March 1903 cash transactions
Treasurer submits March 31 1903 cash report for Elkhart County listing on hand receipts of 20335.29 current taxes 27076.94 delinquent taxes 2570.73 and license revenue 500.00.
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Elkhart County
Smallpox scare fuels medical officials in Eau Claire
Dr Thomas reports confirmed measles cases and rising quarantines as Eau Claire health authorities track a Miss Hoard linked to a recent smallpox scare. The Dormitory on Marion Street figures in the case while two quarantines were lifted, one at 1031 Cemetery Street and another at 307 Division Street for two young boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board, of Health
Hoard
Eau Claire
Mich
Hilhart
Marion Street
Thomas
Board of Health
W. H. Quaife
President Roosevelt Delivers Ten Speeches In LaCrosse Visit
The president's special train reached LaCrosse Wisconsin at 8 30 p m from Milwaukee after a day of a record heat and ten speeches with three receptions. He joined Milwaukee Press Club and warned that future mercy from local committees could tire him into a physical wreck in two weeks. He praised foreign born citizens for patriotism and urged lessons of war and peace for citizens.
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Roosevelt
LaCrosse
Wis
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Press’ Club
Lipton Plans Final Cup Trial Races
Glasgow April 4 Shamrock S T left for southern waters for trial races with Shamrock I giving ten minute handicap in all thirty mile races Lipton said this will be his last effort to lift the cup and that another trial will not be necessary.
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Lipton
Glasgow
Shamrock ST
Plymouth
Shamrock I
Fire Claims Two Tenants After Warning Others
A West Side apartment house fire in Kansas City on April 4 killed John Hugh and William Ridgeley, two four floor tenants. Both died after warning other residents, likely saving others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
West Side
John Hugh
William Ridgeley
Pope selects cardinals for next consistory
The pope has decided the list to be created at the upcoming consistory. Archbishop Ireland is not named among the cardinals.
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Ireland
Rome
Steamer Barbara Missing After Atlantic Voyage
At Marseilles fear grows over the Barbara missing since Saturday voyage to Senegal with 80 000 pounds of gunpowder and two dynamite packages aboard. A violent submarine explosion reported Tuesday raises concerns the vessel was blown up. Thirty five officers and men were aboard. passenger count unknown.
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Marseilles
Barbara
Senegal
Balkan Upheavals Top London Cabinet Meeting
London reports that on April 4 the cabinet held a lengthy session to assess the seriousness of the Balkan upheavals and the risk of international complications. Government circles described the issues as grave and under close consideration.
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London
Grand et investment report from St Louis April 4
St Louis report notes an April 4 event concerning a grand et investment. The brief item highlights financial activity and regional context without detailing outcomes or parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis, Mo
the Grand Et Investment
Bold Oklahoma bank heist nets 8000 dollars
Three men robbed Leger bank twenty five miles west of Lawton forced doors drilled vault blew it open and escaped during a gun battle. One citizen W F Robert was fatally wounded. Officials report about eight thousand dollars seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
W. F. Robert
Altonia Halts Whale After Cleaving It In Two
The big steamer Altonia 350 miles from port halted after a whale was cut in two by the ship. The whaleship came up directly in her path and rested. The vessel moved at full speed ahead and the whale split without causing any shock to the ship, its two sections drifting astern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Altonia
Last pupil of Chopin dies in Denver at age sixty seven
Frederick Boscovitz eminent Hungarian pianist dies in Denver Colorado from general debility at sixty seven. He was the last pupil of Chopin born in Budapest Hungary and had lived in America twenty three years.
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Chopin
Denver
Col
Frederick Boscovitz
Mr. Boscovitz
Budapest
Hungary
America
Wreck of Santa Fe Limited at Strong City injures several
The Santa Fe east bound California Limited wrecked at Strong City Kansas on March 31. A stock car attached to the freight train was crushed and most of the cattle were killed. Several persons were injured in the collision.
Gambling at Nome halted by notices to gamblers
Ad vices from Nome Alaska report gambling has been stopped. Notices were served on all gamblers to close. The action followed instructions from Washington received by the last mail.
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Nome
Tacoma
Wash
Alaska
Washington
Earthquake Ravages Jerusalem Stringent Panic
A violent earthquake shock hit Jerusalem on March 31 causing widespread panic though overall damage was slight. Residents fled homes as tremors rattled buildings and stoked fears of aftershocks. Officials reported no major injuries or collapses, with streets returning to normal by evening.
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Jerusalem
Aged Man Dies in New York Blaze After Heroic Efforts
In New York a fire trapped an elderly man who perished despite neighbors and a child hero attempting to rescue him. Harris Roth is named in reports as the person who dragged him up stairs before both were overcome by smoke as tenants, about 100 in number, were forced to flee.
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New York
Avril
Harris
Roth
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