New Law Stands Trolley Wires Must Come Down
Twin Branch Dam Power Co accuses Walter Brown of instigating persecution as city moves to remove trolley wires. Indiana Railway Co would bear costs to convert power lines if law enforced. Counsel allege hurried special session and political motives drive action against them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Branch Dam Power Co
Indiana Railway Co
Twin Branch Company
Twin Branch Dam Co
Walter Brown
Twin
Eye to be removed after steel sliver injury
Alfred Anderson who was wounded by a steel sliver in the Lake Shore shops two weeks ago will have his left eye removed by Dr. Murphy at the Elkhart Sanitarium tomorrow morning. Dr. Murphy consulted Dr. Dodd of Chicago yesterday and the latter confirmed the diagnosis and agreed surgery is the only method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Anderson
Lake Shore
Murphy
Elkhart Sanitarium
Dodd
Chicago
Camp Meeting Planned Near Osceola This August
An Osceola district camp meeting is set for August 13 to 23 on grounds east of Osceola. District Elder Wade presided at a Free Methodist meeting on Princeton Street. Rev S H Mathews leaves today to arrange the grounds with speakers including Prof Jones of Spring Arbor Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
Princeton Street
Wade
Osceola
S. H. Mathews
Prof. Jones
Spring Arbor Seminary
Old Resident Elizabeth Middleton Dies at 81
Mrs Elizabeth Middleton 81 widow of James Middleton died Saturday night at 8 at her granddaughter Mrs Livengoods home one and a half miles south of the city after a three week illness. Choking from coughing caused her death. She leaves three children Jacob William and Mary Huggins. Funeral Tuesday with services at the Livengood residence and Elkhart Valley church led by Rev Felthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Middleton
James Middleton
Mrs. Livengood
William
Mishawaka
Jacob
Mary Huggins
Washington
Elkhart Valley
Felthouse
Mrs James Harvey Near Death After Illness
Mrs James Harvey, gravely ill since March, was moved from her home north of the city to Clark hospital a week ago. She lies at the point of death, with a few hours expected to remain. She suffers from a complication of diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Harvey
Clark Hospital
Bucklen Opera House Opens August 11 with A Little Outcast
The Bucklen Opera House will throw open its doors on August 11 with the attraction A Little Outcast. The opening marks the return of live entertainment at the venue as patrons await the curtain rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart County Ledger
Transactions include David K. Mann to Cyrug Miller for a lot in Allendale addition Elkhart worth 500 dollars. Eliza A. Benham and husband to Geo E Compton for a lot in Oak Park Elk hart 700 dollars. Ida M. Bowers to Leroy L. Beck and wife Janet Washington Jr 950 dollars. F M Croop and wife to Chas A Croop for lot O P Waterford 1 dollar. Chas A Croop and wife to Frances M Croop for lot O P Waterford 1 dollar. David K Mann to Cyrus Miller for a lot in Allendale addition Elkhart 500 dollars. Geo A Compton for a lot in Oak Park Elk hart 950 dollars. M Croop and wife to Chas A Croop for lot O P Waterford 2 dollars. M Croop lot O P Waterford 31 dollars.
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David K. Mann
Cyrug Miller
Allendale
Add
Elkhart
Eliza A. Benham
Geo. E.compton
Oak Park
Ida. M. Bowers
Leroy L. Beck
Janet Washington Jr
F. M. Croop
Chas. A. Groop
O. P. Waterford
Chas. A. Croop
Frances M. Croop
Cyrus Miller
Allendale Add
Geo. A. Compton
Ida M. Bowers
Washington
M. Croop
Chas. A
Fifth Ballot Fails to Produce New Pope in Rome
The fifth ballot of the cardinals conclave in Rome ends without a pope as smoke from the Sistine chapel again signals no decision. Fewer onlookers gather near St. Peter's Square while Vatican business halts amid speculation of votes scattering to outsiders. A sixth ballot at 6 22 p m also yields no result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter’s Square
Vatican
Labor Riot in Buffalo Over Non-Union Workers
A riot at the Buffalo Union Furnace plant injured several and led to the arrest of fifty Italians. About a hundred shots were fired as non-union workers clashed with strikers after the taunt scab. Senator Hanna is named as principal owner of the furnace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Buffalo Union Furnace Company
Hanna
Lockout Halts Pittsburg Building Trades
The Pittsburg building trades lockout took effect this morning leaving about 20 000 workers idle. Iron workers carpenters bricklayers painters decorators and plumbers are affected and many public buildings including several schools are left unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Prosecution Nears End in Ky Murder Trial
In Cynthiana Kentucky on August 83 the prosecution in the Jett and White assassination trial of Marcum is nearing a close. Eight witnesses remain to be examined before the defense opens. J B Little testified about White's arrest at his home twenty five miles from Jackson this morning.
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Cynthiana
Jett
White
Marcum
J. B. Little
Jackson
Powers Faces Third Trial Over Goebel Assassination
Georgetown Ky Aug 3 The commonwealth is ready to retry Caleb Powers former secretary of state for the Goebel assassination. A conference between counsels is under way and trial is expected to begin today Powers has previously been sentenced to life twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Powers
Georgetown
Commonwealth
Gov. Goebel
Powers
Hfe
Head on Collision Near Hartford City Injures Nine Teens
Hartford City Ind Aug 3 nine teen people were injured in a head on collision on the Panhandle road last night near here when the east bound passenger train ran into a west bound freight which had broken in two. The engineer Geo Howe was most seriously hurt. A fog prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Panhandle
Geo. Howe
Turckofsky Executed for Williamsburg Saloonkeeper Murder
Tony Turckofsky, convicted of killing his employer Saloonkeeper John Schagowski in Williamsburg last June, was electrocuted at Ossining Prison after protesting his innocence as the current was turned on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ossining
N. Y
Tony Turckofsky
John Schagowski
Williamsburg
Helen Gould Asked to Arbitrate in Springfield Strike
Helen Gould was asked to act as arbitrator in the strike at the paper mills by Miss Nellie Roland, head of the striking cutter girls in Springfield Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Gould
Springfield
Mass
Nellie Roland
Worcester Murders Yield Two Bodies Found At Door
The bodies of F. H. Egan and Mrs. Sadie Booth were found in the door yard of T. F. Sawyer in Worcester on August 3. Both had throats cut. Police suspect murder and suicide. The woman had separated from her husband.
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Worcester
Mass
F. H. Egan
Sadie Booth
T. F. Sawyer
Gen Miles May Seek Grand Army Commander Post
San Francisco reports Gen Miles may run for commander of the Grand Army upon retirement August 8. Early encampment delegates reportedly reject him for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Miles
Grand Army
Unhealthy Engleh. Death rates in English counties
Unhealthy Engleh reports Warwickshire Lancashire Northumberland and Durham counties with the heaviest death rates in England. The fragment notes high mortality across several counties.
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Engleh
Warwickshire
Lancashire
Urham
Northumberland
Donkey Pet of Sailors Highlighted in Review
A fragment notes a donkey as a pet of sailors in a recent review, mentioning a maritime setting and informal commentary on animal companionship aboard ships.
Thunderstorms Hit Elkhart and Simonton Lake
Elkhart and surrounding areas endured two electrical storms with heavy rainfall. Lightning struck Simonton Lake twice in the afternoon, creating a loud crack like glass and causing widespread alarm as phone lines blinked and bells rang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Simonton Lake
Grocer Claims Thunderstorm Made His Clothes Move
J. M. Schooley, a grocer on Middlebury Street, describes feeling an intense electrical surge before hearing the thunderclap and seeing the lightning during an afternoon storm. He says his clothing shifted on his body just before the crack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Schooley
Middlebury Street
Collision Involving Street Car On South Main Street
Motorman William Norris of a street car collided with an ice wagon owned by St. Joe Ice Company on South Main Street around 6 30 last evening. Fred Whittig was thrown from the wagon but escaped injury. Ed Caton drove the wagon and argued with Norris over blame. No damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Norris
St. Joe Ice Company
South Main Street
Fred Whittig
Ed Caton
Norris
Florist Narrowly Escapes Lightning Strike
Mr Hill the florist faced a close call during a thunderstorm when a tree behind his greenhouse on Prairie street was struck and lightning hit near him as he stepped outside. He was lightly shocked but not seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Hill
Prairie Street
Lightning Frightens Earl Weaver at Division Street Home
A storm struck near J. H. Weaver's house at 313 Division Street last evening. Earl Weaver, newly retired, was suddenly blown from bed by lightning and found himself on the floor, then dressed and headed downtown until the storm passed.
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J. H. Weaver
Division Street
Earl Weaver
Queer Prank of Lightning on Elk Hart Avenue
Lightning struck the fenced property of Wm Spaulding on Elk hart avenue last night. The bolt traveled along the barb wire and split 27 fence posts, Mr Spaulding reported the odd damage to his two fenced lots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Spaulding
Elkhart Avenue
Barn Struck by Lightning in Storm Near Hubbard Avenue
A barn owned by Elizabeth Schimpff at 1010 Hubbard Avenue was struck by lightning during the storm last evening. The barn did not catch fire and damage is expected to be light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Schimpff
Hubbard Avenue
Fireball Seen On Middlebury Street In Crash
Mrs Lena Riddle of Middlebury street reported a ball of fire in the street near her home when a heavy crash occurred. Wires inside the house of Mrs Specht at 411 Middlebury street were burned out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Riddle
Middlebury Street
Specht
Fire Alarm Box Struck Again by Lightning
The fire alarm box at Grove and Crawford streets was struck by lightning last night marking a second strike on the same box. Local officials warn residents to check nearby alarms after the incident.
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Grove and
Crawford Street
The World Still Young Age Figures Considered
The article argues for an approximate 250 000 year figure for human age and a 3 000 000 year span for possible animal life on earth. It suggests combining these estimates to claim humanity has completed only about one thirteenth of the span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnd
Indiana Public Buildings Planned For Ten Cities
A Washington telegram reports ten Indiana public buildings planned in addition to the Indianapolis project. Work on Anderson and Elkhart will start next spring with other sites under study. Condemnation and site reports proceed in several cities as architects submit plans under the Tarpey act.
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Elkhart Federal Building
Washington
Indiana
Indianapolis
Anderson
Elkhart
Hammond
Logansport
Richmond
Vincennes
Muncie
Anderson and Elkhart
Bucklen seeks franchise for new line into Angolo region
LaGrange telegram reports St Joseph Valley Traction, backed by H E Bucklen of Elkheart patent medicine fame, petitioning for a franchise to cross LaGrange county toward Angolo. Rights of way secured from LaGrange to Middlebury and most of the stretch to Elkhart. Middlebury town board to consider franchise Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaGrange
St. Joseph
Pius X Born in 1835 and Elevated Cardinal in 1893
Pius X was born in 1835 in Riese and later became a cardinal in 1893. The notes mark his early life and rise within the church hierarchy.
Cardinal Sarto Elected Pope Pius X
Rome reports Cardinal Joseph Sarto patriarch of Venice has been elected pope to succeed Leo XIII. Born June 2, 1835 at Riese he became cardinal on June 12, 1893 and will take the name Pius X.
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Rome
Joseph Sarto
Venice
Leo XIII
Riese
Pius X
Papal Election Named Pius X Sarto Ascends as Pope
The processional election of Cardinal Sarto concluded with the Sistine Chapel doors opening after two thirds of votes. The new pope, Pius X, received the fishermans ring and benediction, then appeared on the Vatican balcony to bless the crowd. Sarto, from Veneto, rose through church ranks to bishop of Mantova, patriarch of Venice, and cardinal before his election.
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Pius X
Rome
Sistine Chapel
Cardinal Macchi
Apostolic Briefs
Vatican
Cardinal Sarto
Sarto
Castel-Franco
Tombolo
Trevis
Mantova
Venice
Sarto Election Sparks Broad Hope for Peace
Rome reports widespread belief that Sarto's election signals peace between church and state. Public enthusiasm grows as expectations rise for calmer relations and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sarto
Venice Hails Sarto’s Election With Citywide Illumination
Venice reports overwhelming public celebration after Sarto’s election. The city will be illuminated tonight as crowds cheer the new leader and reflect on the historic outcome for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Sarto
Senator Davis Widow Remarries to Knoxville Merchant
Washington July 29 Mrs Anna A Davis widow of the late Minnesota Senator married this morning to William Hunter Doll a wealthy Knoxville merchant. The union was unexpected and surprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Davis
Washington
Anna A. Davis
Minnesota
William Hunter Doll
Knoxville
London Failures Announced
London reports the failure of A. S. G. Graves & Co. brokers and P. M. Ker jorkers announced at the stock exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. S. G. Graves & Co
P. M. Ker Jorkers
The
Stock Exchange
Market opens with slight hesitation in New York
The New York stock market showed only mild hesitation at the opening on July 28 as London failures worried investors. A stronger tone later emerged, shifting sentiment among traders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Senator Washburn Visits Sagamore Hill
The single visitor to Sagamore Hill today was Senator Washburn of Minnesota. In Glasgow, July 29 the Scottish harvest is expected to be nearly a total failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
Senator Washburn
Minnesota
Glasgow
State v Sullivan case on baking powder bribe charged
The state case against Senator Sullivan of Christian County was called in Jefferson City on July 30. He is charged with soliciting a bribe of 4500 dollars related to baking powder during the legislature's recent session.
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Jefferson City
Sullivan of
Christian
Robbery hits National Express Co office in Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana the National Express Co office was robbed last night of 550 dollars in cash and other valuables. No clue was found by investigators. London recorded a separate fire destroying storage sheds this morning with losses totaling about one hundred thousand pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
The
National Express Co
London
Minnesota Court Lets Northern Securities Merger Stand
In St Paul on August 1 Judge Lochren ruled for Northern Securities Co in the Minnesota case. The state’s anti trust challenge failed on all points, finding the securities firm a holding company and not a railroad, with no party linked to the Great Northern or Northern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Northern Securities Co
Lochren
United States ‘Circuit Court
Securities Company
Union Pacific
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
The
Northern Securities Shares Rise After Court Ruling
New York August 1 Northern Securities advanced from the opening to 93.14 gaining four points on the strength of the St Paul decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Securities
New York
St. Paul
Mitchell Begins First Vacation After Twenty Years
John Mitchell left Indianapolis to take a one month vacation granted by the Mine Workers executive board. He began his trip home to Illinois to be with his children and rest in the ham mock for a solid month after twenty years as a breaker boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John Mitchell
Illinois
Mitchell
Woman Attempted Suicide Twice, Believing Husband Unloving
Chicago August report states Mrs N Allegretti wife of State street candy maker tried twice to end her life this morning after believing her husband did not love her. She stabbed herself and was taken to hospital. She will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
N. Allegretti
State Street
Bellaire Fire Department Resigns Over Civil Service Exam
Bellaire Ohio fired up when the entire fire department resigned this morning in protest of a civil service examination that had been ordered. The mass resignation leaves the town without firefighting coverage as authorities seek a replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Ohio
Convict Escapes After Gunfire Near Folsom
A man believed to be Sears, a black convict, was shot by the posse near Folsom. He escaped into brush as militia return to Placerville after the incident.
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Folsom
Cal
Sears
Bosse
Placerville
Secured Prize in Boer War Chair of Ebony Jolobert's
Prize noted as secured in the Boer War era, described as a chair named Joubert’s chair made of ebony and valued as a notable collectible.
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Joubert
Plain English and Pins Amid Quiet Domestic Tension
A wife fusses over a blouse and pins while her husband reads. She speaks in a garbled phonetic voice asking for more light and a window blind raised. He calmly replies that it looks fine and resumes his paper, understanding her but choosing peaceful silence.
Sheep Dog Tram Decorated By Paris Society
Tram the large sheep dog owned by a suburban resident, was decorated with a splendid collar for his lifesaving actions. The Paris Society for the Protection of Animals announced his services at the winter circus meeting chaired by the Minister of Agriculture. He saved people from drowning, dragged children from traffic, and found missing objects for his owner. Proceeds included awards to policemen for stopping cruelty to horses and recognition for cabmen who treated animals well.
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Parle
Tram
Paris Society For the Protection of Animals
Society
Paris
London Telegr
Power of Tobacco Quotes From Portuguese Queen
A historic remark attributed to the Queen of Portugal praises tobacco and outlines how she influences King Edward, then Prince of Wales, using pipes cigars and cigarettes to adjust his mood and actions. The anecdote illustrates early royal attitudes toward smoking and personal influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portugal
Edward
Prince of Wales
Boiling Test for Edible Fish Warns Against Tainted Catch
Sailors describe a simple method: place a bright silver coin in the water with the fish before boiling. If the coin keeps its natural color, the fish is considered good to eat. if it darkens, the catch is rejected.
National Museum Funds Support Egyptian Explorations
The National Museum in Washington aids Egyptian explorations led by Dr. Flinders Petrie. This year it received ten papyrus manuscripts dating from around the birth of Christ. The items include canal train bills of lading and receipts for goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Museum
Washington
Egypt
Flinders Petrie
Christ
Slavery in Central Africa
The piece notes that about ninety percent of Western and Central African inhabitants are Muslims and that notable men in Central Africa own slaves, ranking status by slave count and wives. It adds that girls are typically married around age thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Western
Wedding journey mix up over railway ticket confusion
An exchange notes a humorous misunderstanding at a wedding when the bridegroom expects the bride’s father to pay for rail tickets. The father-in-law misreads the arrangement leading to a lighthearted domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Climate Effect on Imported Sheep Fleece in West Indies
Report notes that fleece of European sheep imported to the West Indies is severely affected. After the third generation, wool disappears from most of the body except the loins. The animal then appears goat-like with a dirty, uneven back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Indies
Consolation Note From a Patient Family
Fragmented lines reveal a caregiver asking a doctor to visit at home. A wary spouse comments on the baby’s looks, while the speaker offers reassurance that ugly ducklings can become fine in time. The exchange hints at domestic worry and hope.
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Simonton
Washington Telegram
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Cretoni
Langenieux
Couille
Mocenni
Svaypa
H. E. Bucklen
Rid
Pius X Was
Olen Is
Jooks
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