Fire on English bridge sparks gun battle with desperadoes
In English Indiana four armed men attempted to wreck a Southern railway train by setting a bridge on fire. Marshal Cummings was fatally wounded while pursuing suspects and a fourth man was arrested as bloodhounds hunted the others. The operator halted the train and warned locals before the blaze was quenched.
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Southern
Marshal Cummings
Cummins
Emple
Temple
Tie
Bryan thrown from carriage in runaway near Morrisville
William Jennings Bryan was thrown from a carriage during a runaway in Morrisville Virginia on April 25. The frightened team bolted as he was being driven to the station and was halted by bystanders at the curb.
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Garria
Morrisville
William Jennings Bryan
Kidnapped boy returns home after fifteen years
Marcus Katowitz, kidnapped from Cleveland fifteen years ago at age ten by a beggar, returned today to greet his father and mother at home in Cleveland Ohio.
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Cleveland, O
Marcus Katowitz
Katowitz
Thomas F. Ryan Aims for Senate Seat From Oak Ridge
Richmond April 25 Information shows Thomas F. Ryan plotting to win a senate seat from the state. He has long kept a residence at Oak Ridge Nelson county.
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Richmond
Thomas F. Ryan
Senate
Oak Ridge
Nelson— County
Freight Bureau Alleges Discrimination Claims
Complaints were filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleging discrimination by the Indianapolis freight bureau in a matter opened on an April date in Washington.
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Freight Bureau
Washington
interstate commerce _ commission today
Indianapolis
Pittsburg Packing Co Faces Unclear Financial Claim
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Pittsburg and a packing company with figures like thousand dollars and pounds. The text is incomplete but signals a financial or contractual dispute or estimate related to packing operations and a possible spectacular event.
Elkhart Traction Talks With Board on Thirty Year Franchise
General Manager S T Mur dock of South Bend met Elkhart Board of Works seeking terms for a new thirty year franchise. The present grant to Elkhart's first street car company expires in 29 years and is questioned by city and Murdock Dietrich syndicate. No conclusion reached. next meeting set for mid May to finalize adjustments. Buckien and Kalamazoo line plans noted with limited progress.
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Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway
ST. Murdock
South Bend
Elkhart
Board of Works
Murdock-Dietrich Syndicate
Ehkhart
Forence
Musterdock
St. Joseph
Kalamazoo Road
Murdock
Main Street
Louis Kenyon Dies in Denver After Brief Illness
Former Elkhart Knitting Company superintendent Louis Kenyon died in Denver at 9 o clock after a brief pneumonia illness. His wife Mrs A D Kenyon and daughter, a Central building teacher, survive along with two sons Maxon Kenyon of Montana and Emme Kenyon of Dunkirk N Y. He was 51, born on the Kenyon farm later part of Kenwood and Kenyon additions.
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Montana
Emme -Ju-Kenyon
Dunkirk
N.Y
Kenyon
B.F .Kenyon
Kenwood
Avas
J You
Heney
Willmett, NL
Denver
Russian Sorrelled Politics Lead to Court Fine
Five former subjects of the czar linked to political factions were involved in a clash at the Ang idle Scale works. John Gaska and Leo Merczynski argued before Judge Hughes, resulting in a $1 fine plus costs for assault and battery. An interpreter aided the language barrier as Gaska, father of five, agreed to weekly payments until the debt is settled.
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Petween
Hughes
Russia
John Gaska
Tem
Leo Merczymski
Gaska
City Firemen Praised for Efficient Freight Station Fire Response
Elkhart's fire department has been commended for prompt and effective work extinguishing a large freight house fire. Chief Leader received a letter from Superintendent Sasad of Wabash praising the department’s decisive actions and safety measures during the incident at the company’s freight station.
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Elkhart’s
Ludwig's Defense Knocked Out in Murder Trial
A trial in Mishawaka centers on Ludwig accused of murdering Mrs. Kidwig after a house fire. Dr. Stroupe testified on Mrs. Kidwig's remains and Ludwig’s condition. prosecutors challenge Ludwig's self defense claim and question the fire origin and sequence.
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Wig Santos
Hudwis
Charles Stroupe
Tadwig
Ludwig
Haehinic
Ludwig -Fron
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Threats of poisoning at Horseshoe Saloon spur restraint
James Compton declared he would end his troubles by pouring chloroform into a bowl at the Horseshoe saloon this afternoon. Proprietor S H Joseph prevented the act and police were notified. Officer Slimp restrained Compton who was taken home by Willis Barker. Compton, son of Riv Compton, is about 30, from three miles northwest of the city. He claimed quarrel with his father and threatened return to prison. After the phial was taken, he tried to buy more poison but was stopped and sent to Michigan City prison. previously convicted of stealing a team from Collis livery and paroled about a year ago.
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James Compton
S.H. Joseph
Comipton
Slimp
Compton
Deny
Willis Barker
Houseworth Drug
Barker
Bentz
Michigan City
A.team
Collis
Elks Present Charm to Minstrel Director
In recognition of valued service, the Elks honored the minstrel committee chairman and director last night. The event cited his leadership and contributions to the lodge activities.
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Elks
Charm
Minst Directo
Court Case Tangles Elkhart Jurisdiction to Supreme Court
Report on Elkhart County efforts to establish a Superior Court and the Goshen crowd’s opposition. The case of Farry Lo Turner, receiver for the Indiana National Bank, vs Henry A Valliman was granted appeal with potential speedy action by the Supreme Court.
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Funk
South Bend
Dantosset
Coirl House
Chiat
Isl
Supreme Court
Farry Lo Turner
Indig National Bank
Henry A. Vallinan
Whielss Oan
Aled
Supreme. Court
Supreme Courl
Grenarcsd
Supreme c
Uession
Bhat
St. Joseph
General Assembly
Errhart
Supreme “Insparfad
Wunes
Dridge
Elkhart
Eirenit
Lins
Waltere A. Funk
Altormmneys
Supreme: Court
Annual Meeting of Northern Indiana Thirty‑Second Degree Club
Northern Indiana Thirty‑second degree Masons held their annual meeting in Elkhart with nearly thirty visitors from South Bend Goshen Kendallville and Rochester. Banquet followed by toasts spoke of country and perseverance with Charles W. Miller serving as toastmaster and honors awarded to Mrs Crockett and Mrs Hosford among others. Next meeting designated for South Bend with Charles A. Carlisle elected president and Dudley M. Shively secretary.
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Arshine Solewin
South ‘Bend
Indiana
Tve
Tich
Elmer Crockett
South Bend
Thase
Joseph Valley
Crockett
W. B. Hosford
Mishawaka
Hostard
Dodge
Charles
A. _ Carlisle
South End
M. Shively
Tandiwana
Americ
William Geake
Lustrious
United States
Fort Wayne
South’ Bend
Charles A. Carlisle
Dudley
Svote
G. M. White
Ann, OE Sykes
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KLAW
Erlanger
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Tribunal Outwits County
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Elkhart’s Entertainment of the
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Goshen
Kendallville
Chester, Ind
Elab
Charles. W. Miller
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