Canadian Pacific Strike Paralyzes System Prompting Talks
Winnipeg August report says 12 000 workers have walked out on Canadian Pacific shutting shops and threatening a system wide tie up. William White vice president will fly in to press for a compromise as conductors engineers and firemen plan to quit across the line. The dispute centers on shifts overtime and wage classifications under a conciliation board ruling. If prolonged the strike could disrupt crops and national commerce.
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Sbig
William White
Conciliation Board
Ecampars
Winnipes
Montreal
Bbut
Sirhomas Shaughnessy
Democrats organize in Goshen to back Bryan and Kern
In Goshen on August 6 the Democratic club Bryan Kern Marshall was formed with Benjamin P. Deahl as president. Officers include Geo Bowser vice president L B Noble secretary Sol Denwhusks treasurer. Marshall support strong while Watson’s Republican candidacy faces lukewarm reception as county conventions loom August 15.
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Goshen
Council Chamber
Bryan and Kern and Marksall Club
Benjamin FP. Deahl
Geo. I. Bowser
L. B. Noble
Sol M. Denwhsks
Robert &. Proctor
Elkhart
Thomas R.marshall
Watson
Mysterious fire damages a house
At 1020 South Second Street the McMinnis residence suffered a closet fire started last night around 9 o clock. Neighbors saw smoke and called the fire department at 8 55. Central and No 2 companies responded and found flames in a downstairs closet beneath the stairway. The house was unoccupied. damage is about $100.
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William McMinnis
South Second Street
Central
No. 2
Murdock Railway to New Carlisle Opens Soon
New Carlisle witnessed a demonstration Tuesday as the Murdock line advances. A large force works from Main Street near Lake Erie toward Michigan Avenue, with regular service expected within days and cars soon traversing the highway to Port. Progress is steady as two blocks of right of way near readiness for ties and rails.
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Murdock
TiaPorte
ToPorteward
Main Street
Erie Crossing
Michigan Avenue
Progres
Confiant
LaPorte
Rafiv
Eash Given Another Chance After arraignment
Grover Eash, held on intoxication charges under a suspended six month sentence and a $1090 fine for murderous assault, was arraigned yesterday afternoon before Judge Dodge. He was released as the suspended sentence was continued and he proceeded to Peru.
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Eash
Grover Eash
Stone Yard
Dodge mm Chambers
Peru
Irwin Vaudeville in Goshen Closes Again
Goshen residents learn the Irwin vaudeville theatre has shut its doors once more. Manager Frank I. Gale who runs a Goshen house and a second in Elkhart has abandoned plans for a successful popular price show.
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Goshen
Irwin
Llhey
Frank I. Gale
Elkhart
Goshen Churches Hold Annual Island Park Picnic
About 500 members from two Goshen Brethren churches joined for a joint picnic at Island Park led by Rev. G W Rench and Rev. J A Garber. Special cars paid by 25 cent admissions funded the outing with surplus funds noted.
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Firs Brethren Church
Goshen
Goshen Avenue
Wirick
Marion
Reach
al [Sland Park
Distillers Win In Plea Before Baker
Judge Francis E. Baker of the United States Circuit Court granted a temporary restraining order in the case of Commercial Distilling Co of Terre Haute versus Bonnell, withholding labeling of products from six distilleries as alcohol until the court decides the matter. The affected distilleries include Commercial Distilling Co and Merchants Distilling Co of Terre Haute Hammond Distilling Co Glendale Distilling Co Hammond and James Walsh & Co of Lawrenceburg.
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Francis Be.baker
United States Circuit Court
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Goghen
Baker
Company of Terre Haute
Bonnell
United States Revenue Collector
Commercial Distilling Co
Merchants - ‘Distilling Co
Terre Haute
Hammond, ‘Distilling Co
Glendale: Distilling Co
Ham
Ard
James - ‘Walsh & CE
Tawrenceburg
Sea
Bucklen faces franchise extension concerns for city railway
Indications say H. Bucklen will seek extension of his street railway grants in Jeik fort as farmers and citizens are approached for right of way donations. The franchise calls for operation from Middebury to Weeshart by September 19, or the rights may be forfeited if no tracks are built. city may enforce or concede extensions.
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H. 4
Bucklen
Jackywon Street
Third Street
Third
Sherman
Bower
Bower Street
Danish Expedition Lost on Ice Peaks Greenland
News from Copenhagen reports the Danish expedition that left two years ago to explore unknown Greenland territory has been wiped out. Details are scarce but it is believed the party died while crossing the ice peaks.
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Copenhagen
Aus
Greenland
Boltinghouse Arrested on Contempt Charge Near Elkhart
Joseph H Boltinghouse recently returned from California was arrested north of Elkhart by Officer James Gowing on contempt of court. His wife Mrs Boltinghouse, a South Bend clerk, had a six year old son and won $500 alimony plus $2 weekly child support in a prior Elkhart circuit court divorce but says she has received nothing. Boltinghouse was arraigned before Judge Dodge in the sheriff's office and placed under $300 bond.
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California
Elkhart
James Gowing
Judge Dodge
Salvation Army Camp Meeting In Indiana July August
Cant. and Mrs Ayers of the Jark Hart Salvation Army corps attend the annual state camp meeting at Meador Park Anderson Indiana from August 14 to 24. Ayers says the local corps plans a large rummage sale this fall to fund holy work. Donations of clothing and other items may be left at Captain’s residence 110 Corona Street.
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Ayers
Jarkhart Salvation Army Corps
Army
Meador “Park
Anderson
Ind
Texas man heads Knights of Pythias
Henry Parrish Brown of Claybourne Texas was selected supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in the United States. He is currently supreme vice chancellor and was elected without opposition. Neltie B Merriam of Muskogee was named supreme chief of Sisters without opposition.
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Boston
Henry
Hydrophobia Dangers From Dog Bites Warned By Local Doctor
A local physician warns that hydrophobia cases rise in hot weather due to rapid germ growth. He notes bites from dogs in cafes and urges urgent wound cauterization and Pasteur treatment for those bitten by potentially rabid animals.
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Pasteur
Louis Pasteur
Mrs Sage Plans Gift Island Site for Military Schools
New York August 6 It was learned today that Mrs Russell Sage intends to present to the government the purchase of a five island along the Hudson opposite West Point as a site for military preparatory schools.
Farm Hand Shocked as Lightning Fires Barn
A farm near the city experienced a lightning strike that set fire to a barn. Samuel Dobbs and Geo. I. Williams were among those near the scene. The injured hand of a farm worker was reported, with hopes for recovery.
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Barin
Williams
Niles
Samuel Dobbs
Hand
Poe
Williams Barn
Paving South Main Street Considered by Public Works
The board of public works moves toward paving South Main Street with mineral rubber asphalt macadam. A public hearing is set for August 21. plans include a six inch concrete base, two inch asphalt layer, and a skin coat, with no current double tracking by the street railway anticipated.
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Board of Public Works
South Main Street
Chicago
Lake Shore Drive
Board of Works
Explosion at Enameling Plant Kills Three Workers
A boiler explosion at the National Enameling and Stamping Co plant in St Louis today killed three workers and seriously injured several others. Fifteen escaped death by narrow margins as the blast shook the factory. In Valencian a separate boiler explosion killed five workers and injured many, some fatally, at an iron factory.
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Éfleet
National Enameling and Stamping. Co
Through Trolley Cars to Laporte Limited service
The Murdock company interurban line will extend to Laporte and operate limited cars from Warsaw to Laporte with Elkhart as the current terminal. A South Bend to Laporte division will run locals between the two cities, while reports of Laporte to South Bend limited cars are denied by officials. Laporte expects completion by August 95 coinciding with the fair.
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Murdock Company
LaPortte
Warsaw
LaPorte
Elkhart
Bend
Sparties
Belles
Bridge wreckage spotted after dynamite blast in Illinois
An explosion damaged the Calumet River bridge in Illinois today. Investigators are examining the scene and seeking clues about the charged device used in the blast.
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Chicago
Taft Addresses Delays of Litigation in Virginia
Republican candidate William H. Taft spoke before the Virginia Bar Association on delays in private and public litigation. He argued the system aims for peace despite flaws and noted delays and costs burden the poor, saying a federal bench experience shows the defects.
Protests By Council Over Police Commission Power
City Council clashed with Metropolis Police Commissioners over adding two detectives without consent. City Attorney Turner urged the board's authority to appoint officers and set pay, while council members argued over legality and potential recalls.
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Turner
Chas. A. Crank
Enywer
Geraghty
Specile
Ada
Drenix
Drenk
Hazelton
Orson J
Wilkinson
Ibnard
Metropollian Police
Metropolitan Police Commissioners
Metropolitan Police Law
Board of Metropolitan Policy- Commissioners
Parker on stump for W. J. Bryan in Nebraska
William Parker reports from Lincoln Nebraska that Alton B Parker spoke to back Bryan. Bryan prepares speeches for later August in several cities as the campaign moves forward.
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Jennings Bryan
Los Angeles
Alton B. Parker
Bryan
Fire Damages Car When Gasoline Ignites
Excitement rose about four o clock as Central fire department responded to a gasoline ignition in Mrs Green s barn area near High street and West Lexington Avenue. F T Brown washing Dr J B Porter s car stepped on a match head igniting gasoline. flames were quelled before major damage. The front end paint was scorched but the car was not seriously damaged and Brown escaped injury. Previously Brown narrowly escaped harm when Porter s car was struck by a switch engine at Lake Shore yards.
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Central Fire Department
Green
Aller
High Street
West
Lexington Avenue
J. B. Porter
F. T. Brown
Brown
Free Harness Matinees At Elkhart Driving Park
Members of the Elkhart Driving Club announce a series of free harness matinees each Saturday afternoon for the next two months. Several fast horses are training on the local track and livery. Races follow the usual regulations and provide free sport to attendees.
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Elkhart Driving Club
Police Seek Suspect After Theft in Mishawaka
Police received a description of a thief believed to have stolen a ladies watch and chain yesterday in Mishawaka. The case involves the maker’s number and a hunting case watch. authorities request any information leading to the suspect.
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Thesperson
Mishawaka
Pune
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