Mysterious Death of Ed Maroney At Benton Harbor
Coroner to investigate a drowned man found in a pond near a Big Four railroad mill race. Ed Maroney, 27, a trusted grading contractor, disappeared after requesting a day off last Sunday. Moeist, his employer, praises him but notes no known enemies. authorities consider drowning vs possible murder amid drinking rumors and a watch stopped at 9:20 p.m.
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Big Four
Sam Moist
Moist
Ed Maroney
Big Four Railroad
Maroney
Bento Harbor
Stephens
Con
Fae
Ligonier
Byers
Benton
Arrival of Guest Stuns Depot Crowd in Local Scene
An interurban arrival from Niles via South Bend at 2 o clock confounded depot crowds. Reception committee J A Bell John Williams and R E Proctor planned to greet him but failed to meet. Tonight at 7 30 p m a concert by the Whitney Brothers and Mrs Whitney is scheduled at Lake Shore.
Tillman Speaks as Park Crowd Fills Chautauqua Grounds
A large crowd gathered at McNaughton Park to hear Ben Tillman of South Carolina on the Race Problem. The tent filled by 1 o'clock and hundreds stood as Tillman spoke after arriving from Chicago aboard the interurban.
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McNaughton Park
Benj. R. Tillman
South Carolina
Tillman
Chicago
J .A. Bell
John Williams
R. ‘E. “Pector
Lake Shore
Chautauqua
Elishart
J. A. Bell
Amshbury
Wallace Brunce Ansbary
James Whitcomb Riley
Mr. Amsbary
Chesney
Anna Chesney
Werk
Runyan Bros Offer Exciting Experience at Klinger Lake
Unclear draft notes Runyan brothers feature a new attraction at Klinger Lake brought by DETSONS. Details are fragmentary and not fully legible.
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Runyan
BROS
Klinger- Lake
Detsons
Salvation Army clash with Volunteers over music in town
Report describes a contest between the Voluntiéers and the Salvation Army on street performances. Nellie Stockwell, daughter of Capt James, offers to sing against the Volunteers, who plan robust activity with saloon support. Separate notes cover a coroner matter, a baby placed in care, and Judge Dodge issuing a child support decree while Robert remains under county ward.
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America
Salvation Army
Elizabeth Stockwell
Salvationists
Nellie
James
Nora Tung
Arms
Pugh
Little Robert
Selby Spotted On Train Despite Silence
William M. White of Tipton based Farmers and Citizens Livestock Insurance says he met John L. Selby, former solicitor for the company, in Michigan City while Selby was allegedly married to Miss Lamberson of Elkhart and still living with a second wife on the scene.
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Selby
William M. White
The
Farmers’ and Citizens’ Livestock Insurance Company of
Tipton
Michigan City
John L. Selby
Miss Lamberson
Elkhart
Davis Elks leader dies after long illness in city
Roy Edward Davis a prominent Elks member and longtime machinist died last evening at 6 at his home 1318 Eden street after a long illness He was 65 April 23 1871 birth date survived by wife mother and sister Mrs E D Miller He held Esteemed Leading Knight and led the initiator team for years Funeral services set for 2 30 Sunday at 1218 Eden street with Rev Becks officiating
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Roy
Edward
Davis
Tocal Diks
Eden’ Street
E. D. Miller
The
Elks’ Lodge
the Elks
Eden “Street
Becks
Quelling a Riot in Lodz Underway
Troops move to suppress a riot in Lodz on August 1 amid reports of at least 80 dead or wounded, with casualties rising as authorities act to restore order.
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Lodz
Unclear fragment about John White in Illinois
A fragmentary report references John White and a claim about his location or occupation, mentioning Indianapolis proximity and Illinois involvement. Details are unreadable, leaving ambiguity about identity, status, and current activity.
Pleasure trip ends in wedding in quiet Mississippi city
Fragmentary OCR notes tell of Miss Margaret ad Rolere and a companion visiting Chicago then marrying on return. The text repeats phrases about a pleasure trip leading to a wedding and mentions bonding words, but lacks coherent dates or locations.
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Margaret Ad
Hooker Iyester
Salt
Chicago
Eels Down Stairs Accident On Marion Street
Mrs H Ritter of 941 Marion Street fell while going down cellar stairs last evening. She was overcome by dizziness and struck the cement bottom injuring her left temple shoulder and arm. Her daughter summoned help and assisted Mrs Ritter upstairs until aid arrived.
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Marion Street
Fishermen Catch Many Turtles For Vacation Fund
Report describes fishermen catching numerous turtles to fund their vacation. They plan to dispose of some catches at hotels and restaurants tomorrow morning, using proceeds to cover travel costs.
Judgment on Framing Street Railway Contract Questioned
Council debate over the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway franchise heated as Councilman Lounsberry attacked the Board of Works and the proposed fifty year exclusive city franchise. A special meeting was set to discuss alleged defects and possible amendments to the contract amid calls for faster action to aid railway improvements and extensions.
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Board of Works
Lounsberry
Boards of ,Works
Nstead
Hazelton
Board’ ‘of Works
Chicago
South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway Company
Arnold
New England
Jlaunsberry
Sidway Mercantile Company
Sidway
Sidway Company
Lake Shore
Bane ” Jackaoit
Beardsley Avenue
Middlebury Street
East Jackson Stret
Riverside
Elliston
Elkhart
South Bend
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Niles
John Wil
Liams
R. E. Proctor
Him
Whitney Brothers
Mrs. Whitney
R. S. Mclintyre
Lion and the Mouse
Aptaine Shrek
Bath Beach
Freaks
Indianapolis
John‘ L
White
Railway
Elchart
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