Narrow Escape From Death at Clark Hospital
Pearl Shriner, patient at Clark hospital, narrowly escaped death from a fire started by leaves. Harry Loomis, nearby hospital worker, rushed to her aid, burning his forearm while rolling her on the dirt to extinguish flames. The girl survived with burns on the limbs and torso and a facial burn, amid a scene of neighborhood alarm and brave rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Shriner
Clark Hospital
Harry Loomis
Loomis
Jose
Mr. Loomis
Prison Punishment Details Revealed at Michigan City Cellhouse
A delegation of newspaper men toured the prison punishment ward with E. H. Nebeker of the prison board. Prisoners stand shackled for hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with two hours for bread and water, while officials deny hands are raised above belt level. The room houses a death cell and hangman’s chair, and punishment length can be extended by the deputy warden if inmates fail to reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
E. H. Nebeker
Prison Board of Control
Nebeker
Sewell
Horne
Farmer Claus Anderson Apprehended After Assaulting Woman
Elkhart authorities detain Claus Anderson a farmer from near the city after he hitched his team to a wagon on Jackson street and assaulted a woman. Bystanders intervened and police removed him to the station, with Sergeant White man placing him in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Anderson
Elkhart
Jackson Street
Main
Second
Whiel
Brown
Anderson
Weaver’s
Whiteman
Cushman Attacks Speaker Henderson in Cuban Reciprocity Debate
Washington April 17 Cushman republican from Washington denounced Speaker Henderson during the Cuban reciprocity bill debate. He claimed business in the house requires terms with the speaker and derided the office as corrupt and theater like comparisons to Solomon's temple. The remarks drew uproarious laughter and tempestuous applause from multiple sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Washington
Cushman
House
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Indiana Towns
Transfer entries show Constant B Grove selling to Susanna Arnold a lot in Ogden for 30 dollars and J E Shively selling to Daniel Wysong a lot in Nappanee for 600 dollars. Other deeds include D S Miller to Daniel Miller 51 percent acres in Union for 2500 dollars and J M Hartrauft to E M Basset et al a Bristol lot for 500. An array of parcels across Elkhart Wakarusa Middlebury and Osceola with prices from 300 to 5000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constant B. Grove
Susanna Arnold
Ogshen
J. E. Shively
Daniel Wysong
Nappanee
D. S. Miller
Daniel Miller
Union
J. M. Hartrauft
E. M. Basset Et al
Bristol
Mary M. Lochmier
G. E. Miller
Wakarusa
D. S. Segner
L. BE. Randolph
Belgium Premier Sees End To Crisis In Chamber
Brussels April 17 the premier proposed a plan in the chamber accepted by the opposition and it is believed to end the crisis for now. He criticized the strike movement and universal suffrage arguing the current agitation is riotous and pledged to wait for a serious peaceful reform before acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brussels
Buller Blames Warren Over Spion Kop Reversal
Dispatches from London reveal Gen Buller accusing Gen Warren of slowness that cost the British a tactical opportunity at Spion Kop. Buller says he should have assumed command, in a report to Lord Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buller
Warren
London
Lord Roberts
Spion Kop
Palma Heads Home Aboard Admiral Farragut From Norfolk
The steamer Admiral Farragut carried President-elect Palma to Cuba this morning from Norfolk Virginia. Palma spoke briefly to cheering crowds at the pier before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor
Palma
Norfolk
Farragut
Cuba
Senor Palma
Will of Gustave Gushe filed for probate in Elkhart
The will, dated September 4 1901 and witnessed by William Theis and F Wilhelm Meyer, leaves an executor Emil G Krienke. Fern and Florence receive $1000 life policies split equally after debts are paid from another policy. Fern remains with August Gushe until adulthood while Florence stays with Fred Gushe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustave Gushe
Elkhart
William Theis
F. Wilhelm Meyer
Emil G. Krienke
Fern
Florence
Fern Gushe
August Gushe
Florence Gushe
Fred Gushe
Democrats Meet Tonight for City Nomination Convention
Democrats of the city convene at the court house to nominate city officers. The gathering is expected to be one of the largest for the party here, with most nominations by acclamation though some contests are anticipated for a few positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Elkhart County Medical Society to Meet This Evening
The Elkhart County Medical Society will meet this evening at 8 o clock at the office of Dr. J A Snapp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County Medical: Society
Snapp
Bucklen Sited Opposed By City Merchants
Dispute over post office location in Elkhart fixes on Bucklen owned Main street sites. Merchants favor current post office site or Pratt street corner to keep traffic south of Main while others back Jackson and Main for revitalizing north side commerce. Public interest seeks a center near library, Central school, and Presbyterian church at Second and High, with Ogle corner as alternative. Reports note Indiana omnibus bill competition among Elkhart Vincennes Logansport and Richmond for federal buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E B. Bucklen
Pratt Street
Main Street
Jackson
Main Streets
Bucklen
Second and
High Streets
Howard G. Ogle
Library
Central School
Presbyterian Church
Senate
Indiana
Elkhart
Vincennes
Logansport
Richmond
Hammond
Muncie
Anderson
House
Goshen Democrats Nominate City Ticket At Convention
Democrats held a city convention last night in Goshen and nominated a full slate: Mayor George F. Alderman, Clerk George A. Beck, Treasurer C. B. Silver, Marshal Edgar Vesey, Judge Lawrence M. R. Hoover. A large crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Alderman
George A. Beck
C. B. Silver
Edgar Vesey
Lawrence M. R. Hoover
Ante-nuptial Contract Between Mr and Mr EssigFiled
A contract filed today based on a September 21 1900 drafting date shows Mrs Hackman now Mrs Essig receives 700 dollars and releases all claim on her husband estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Essig
Essig
Jane Hackman
Attorney seeks release for Otto Sherbondy on bastardy charge
Perry Turner urged the court to free Otto Sherbondy citing his earning capacity of $2.50 daily to support his wife. The motion argues release is warranted while the case proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Turner
Otto Sherbondy
Mortgage exemptions filing deadline looms for homeowners
Many mortgage exemptions are being filed. Persons with mortgages on their property have two weeks left to file descriptions. About the same number as last year will be filed.
Court Adjourns as Judge Ferrall Opens LaGrange Session
The court was adjourned today for the term and Judge Ferrall went to LaGrange to open court. The next term of court opens in Elkhart county May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferrall
LaGrange
Elkhart County
Compton files partition suit against Grimes heirs in Elkhart
George E. Compton of Elkhart has started partition proceedings against Eben E. Grimes Edna BE Grimes and Hazel K. Grimes to determine division of real property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Compton
Elkhart
Eben E., Edna BE
Hazel K. Grimes
Death of Swede Foputh E Hansen at age 41
Foputh E Hansen a 41 year old Swede died this morning. He leaves a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foputh E. Hansen
War Feared as Traction Franchises Clash in Logansport
Logansport Indiana April 18 police prepare for a clash between rival interurban forces and the police. The city council revoked franchise grants of the Northern Traction company and Wabash River Traction company. A restraining order appeal in Indianapolis could trigger battles on High street. Union Traction allegedly mobilizes 150 teams at Fifth and Erie ready to seize High street or Worth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Northern Traction Company
Wabash River Traction Company
High Street
Baker
Indianapolis
Fifth and
Erie Avenue
Union ‘Traction
High Stree -Wirth Street
Union Traction. Company
Ygansport
Newlyweds Mr and Mrs Love Gazette Elkhart Home
The wedding on North Main street was performed by Rev. B. H. Flora with the bride's immediate family present. The couple will reside in Elkhart where the groom is a Lake Shore storekeeper. Many friends send best wishes for their future prosperity and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
B. H. Flora
Love
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Napanee News
Davis Ordered to Appear in U S Court at Indianapolis
Richard C. Davis former bank cashier is directed to appear before Judge Baker in Indianapolis May 8 as his U S court case may be disposed. Matthew Kelley files a schedule and seeks a $600 exemption on his saloon stock. Kelley is among gamblers Davis has a $9,000 judgment against and the sheriff may sell about $1,000 of Kelley liquor stock unless the exemption is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Davis
Washington
Ind
Richard C. Davis
Davis
Baker
Indianapolis
United States Court
Matthew Kelley
Kelley
Preferred Prison to Army Deserter Reported in Indiana
Marion Indiana April 18 Wryatt Leatherland of Evansville surrenders to police as a desertion from the regular army He is twenty eight years old served two years in the Philippines and deserted April 4 after enlisting at the Columbus Ohio barracks He says he would rather spend six months in a government prison than three years in the army
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Marion
Ind
Wryatt Leatherland
Evansville
Regular Army
Philippines
Leatherland
Columbus
Coast Guards
Improvements at French Lick Health Resort
French Lick Springs Indiana reports progress on a valley health resort plan. Improvements at French Lick and West Baden, with sanatoriums rising between them, total investments exceed one million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Lick
French Lick Springs
Ind
West Baden
Deserter Surrenders in Marion Indiana
Hyatt Leatherland of Evansville surrenders to police as a deserter from the regular army. He enlisted August 29 1901 at Evansville, served in Virginia with the Forty seventh Coast Battery, deserted April 4 and traveled west. Son of Mrs Angeline Poehline of Evansville, Leatherland enlisted while intoxicated and now resolves to serve his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Ind
Hyatt Leatherland
Evansville
Virginia
Forty-seventh Coast Battery
Leatherland
Angeline Poehline
German grocer saves 19700 pennies in bank
Indianapolis reports Boyce a German grocer from Goshen has saved pennies for two decades. The 19700 coins filled his home and had to be moved to a bank on a dray due to storage limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Herman Boyce
Goshen
Boyce
Philippine Soldier Home Returns After Two Years Service
Harley Thomas of the 106th artillery in the Philippine service is home after two years and one month of active duty. A former member of Co I, 157th I.V.I., he intends to reenlist for three years at Ft. Thomas Kentucky. He fought in eleven skirmishes and battles and was wounded twice, in the head and in both hips. He says the army life is hard but irreplaceable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Thomas
106Th Artillery
Co. I
157Th
Ft. Thomas
Democratic Congressmen Jubilant Over Cuban Reciprocity Vote
Washington April 19 Republicans claim Cuban reciprocity is dead after the house vote removing differential rates on refined sugar. They predict the bill will not pass the senate. Insurgent Republicans and Democrats celebrate widening rifts in the party. Speaker Henderson faces a possible contest for the gavel. Maine’s Littlefield surfaces as possible successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Henderson
Littlefield
Maine
Blue Laws in Boston Hit By Strict Orders
Boston plans to enforce old blue laws tomorrow with bans on candy soda and fruit sales and no Sunday hotel shaving. Bakeries close by 10 pm, meats cannot be sold, drugstores shut, and Chinese laundries barred from delivering clean shirts. Authorities push for repeal of these antiquated laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Congress to Split Week Over Philippine Bill and Appropriations
In Washington the Philippine civil government bill and the sundry civil appropriation bill will divide Senate time next week. Final vote on the Philippine bill may be delayed by the appropriations measures. The House will handle oleomargarine bill and possible statehood for Oklahoma, Arizona, and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Senate
House
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Boy Murderer Given Twenty Years
In Toledo on April 19, twelve year old Dannie Rosenberger pleaded guilty to manslaughter for killing Arthur Shanteau and mutilating the body by removing the tongue ears jaws and other parts because Arthur had called him names. He received a twenty year sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Dannie Rosenberger
Arthur Shanteau
Arthur
Queen Wilhelmina’s Health Update Reported
An archival note records Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands in slightly worse health this morning in Amsterdam in April, with a brief report on her condition and devotion noted in the palace circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelmina
Amsterdam
Attorney general race in Indiana offers six way scramble
Indianapolis April 19 six candidates contend for the attorney general nomination with Charles W. Miller expected to lead early but face field opposition. Griffithy Dean Martin W. Fields and James Bingham loom as strongest rivals while Merrill Moores and Ward Watson are seen weaker. If Miller falters Dean or Fields could rally the needed votes amid shifting district loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Charles W. Miller
Miller
Merrill Moores
Ward Watson
Griffithy Dean
Marion
Martin W. Fields
Princeton
James Bingham
Muncie
Bingham
McCulloch-Hanly
Dean
Fields
Nusbaum Divorce Suit Filed for Cruelty and Conduct
Lonetta Nusbaum files for divorce from Alvin J Nusbaum citing cruelty and improper conduct. Married September 30 1899 and separated May 1901. Plaintiff in Elkhart. defendant employed in South Bend earning nine dollars weekly. Wife seeks $150 to cover costs and $1 000 alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonetta Nusbaum
Alvin J. Nusbaum
Elkhart
South Bend
Goshen Angola Electric Road Survey Reaches La Grange
The surveying party arrived in La Grange on Wednesday and is setting grade stakes through the town. They are surveying 3 to 4 miles per day and expect about a week more to finish at Goshen. The work determines the route profile and grading, with grading to begin soon on part of the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen- Angola
Miller predicts nomination on second ballot at state convention
Advance guard for Charley Miller from Goshen to Indianapolis to work for Miller interests at the state convention. Miller said he expected his nomination on the second ballot. An estimated 30 to 40 Miller workers are expected from Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Miller
Cozen
Goshen
Indianapolis
Miller
Elkhart County Medical Society Meets In Regular Session
The Elkhart County Medical Society met in regular session at Dr. J. A. Snapp's office. Hosts Dr. Hall of Millersburg and Dr. Work of Elkhart presented papers on Pneumonia. The next session will be at Dr. G. W. Spohn's office in Elkhart on May 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Sheriff Receives Letters On Burt Heissman Threat
Letters to the sheriff regarding Burt Heissman indicate a bad record in Wabash and Fulton counties. He is wanted for robbing a post office and several stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Heissman
Wabash
Fulton
Ada Blough Granted Divorce From John Blough
Ada R Blough receives divorce from John W Blough on abandonment and cruel treatment with $300 alimony. Berkey and Zigler attorneys. Special Judge A S Ook presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada R. Blough
John W. Blough
Berkey & Zigler
A.s.ook
Divorce Papers Served In Elkhart Court Case
Sheriff Elliott went to Elkhart to day to serve papers on the defendant in a divorce suit filed yesterday by attorney Perry L. Turner by number. It is said the defendant is preparing to skip the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Elkhart
Perry L. Turner
Death of Goshen Resident Hansen From Tuberculosis
Sophus Carl Martin Hansen of Goshen died at 7 30 yesterday morning at his home on North Main Street from tuberculosis of the cervical gland. He had been a resident of the area for the past fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophus Carl Martin Hansen
Goshen
Heaton Divorce Award Grants Pension and Home
Elizabeth A Heaton received a divorce from James A Heaton. The plaintiff was granted alimony or pension support of 12 dollars per month and ownership of a home valued at 300 dollars assigned to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth A. Heaton
James’a
Elkhart Paper and Bag Works Case Seeks First Ruling
A damaged OCR fragment references Consolidated Paper and Bag Iron Works in Elkhart and an initial judgment or ruling. No further context or details are clear from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Paper’ & Bag
Elkhart
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