Downey Arrested in Toledo for Robbing Mail Pouches
D. L. Downey, a 36 year old Lake Shore brakeman once living in Elkhart, was arrested in Toledo after being caught in the act of slitting mail bags on a depot platform. He swam Swan Creek to escape but was chased by a policeman and Inspector, overtaken, and jailed. Letters with possible cash were found on his person. Downey, previously trusted, faced debt and possible long-term prison. He lived locally near the Y M C A and had a history of limited drinking.
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D. L. Downey
Lake Shore
Elkhart
Toledo
Sile Thuy
L. Downey
Tagvedi
Spector
Eaway
Downey
Policy Headquarters
Ee ‘Truth
Damage Suit Forthcoming After Train Accident Injures Doctor
The Truth reports a likely heavy damages suit by Dr. Criswell’s relatives against the railway company as he lies in Clark hospital in critical condition. Family members, including his brother and wife, wait by his bedside in Vicksburg and nearby locations as investigators prepare to fix blame for the incident at Marion and Franklin streets.
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Criswell
Dre-M
Crigwell
Truth
Marion and
Franklin
Gaffney
South Bend
Aggent Walters
Death on a Fast Train Ends Brave Effort at Jonesville
Abraham Bierman a Chicago merchant traveling to visit his married daughter at Jonesville Mich attempted to leap from a fast Lake Shore train near Jonesville. Brakeman Kansas Smith restrained him then Bierman fell beneath the wheels and died shortly after at the depot with his daughter by his side. Train crew said they tried to stop him and were not responsible for the accident.
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Kansas
Smith
Elkhart
Abraham Bierman
Chicago
Jonesville, Mich
Aris
Atlack
Bierman
Jonesville
Nan
Lake Shore
Orphaned Russian Youth Slashes Throat Then Seeks Help
A well dressed young Russian, believed to be Isaac Reichenstein of Elyria Ohio, slashed his throat while traveling and sought aid at the Henry Clark Home near West Indiana Ave in Elkhart. He is described as about 24 to 25, well educated and financially able, with letters found on him detailing his struggles and a plan to reach Salt Lake City. Doctors fear the injury may prove fatal but he requested notification of metallurgist Albert Genter as he awaits care.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Henry Clark
Banksy
America
Reichenstein
National Tube Company
Loriian
Trui Hhim
Elyria
Dea
Side Truss
Mr. Clark
Walley
Reichinstein
Clark Hospital
Albert Ti. O
Genter
Freda Granite
Detroit
iMich
Joseph Levine
South Main Street
Aman
Salt Lake
bReichenstein
Gi.Olio
Iglyria
Saalt
Lake City
Clark
Taylor
Wikhart
Kane’lodge
Blue Lodge
Lodge
Vistula’ Street
Mary H.) Taylor
George W
J. Warren Taylor
E. T. Date
Englewood, Ill
Indiana
Jacob
Mish
Joseph Blackburn
Joseph * Shackman
Shackman
Nader
Meade
Essex County
Virginia
Washington
Sp.c
West
Indianapolis street violence breaks up preachings at parade site
At Thirteenth Street and Senate Avenue a crowd confronted white preachers led by Harvey Parker near 714 North West Street. Officers Hall and Radamacher urged the marchers to disperse as Parker denounced Rev. James Morton, prompting threats of violence from the crowd.
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Jrndianapolis
Harvey‘ Parker
West Street
Thirteenth Street
Senate Avenue
James ‘M. Marton
Parker
Bilder Morton
James Mitchell
A.cok
Hall
Radamacher
Ray
Christ
Tod
White Car Dominates California Racing Events
In California events on a Lake County course, the White car with thirty horsepower tied for first in a sealed bon hetru through the county mountains. Other Whites posted perfect scores, including wins in the climb and free-for-all short races.
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California
Chicago
National
Suspects Seek Freedom in Habeas Corpus Proceeding
August noon proceedings began for release from jail of Harry Jacob and Bertha Karkowitz after the murder of their sister Anna Sunday night. The case centers on habeas corpus as the men seek liberty following the crime in Dayton.
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Dayton
Harry
Jacob
Bertha
Karkowitz
Smurder
Anna
Bus Foarsuago Area Updates Amid Abroad Stints
Local notice reports area residents cited as abroad or abroad linked to ongoing changes. Authorities seek clarity on naming, affecting area projects and community planning. No further details provided.
OHer University Lawyer Identified in Brief Note
A brief OCR fragment mentions a person linked to a university and describes them as a lawyer by profession. The text is incomplete but indicates a professional identity connected to a university context.
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Oe Oher University
Enasion
Kentucky-born slave child jailed after wife-beating case in Elkhart
Walker Wills, a 49 year old Black man born in Old Kentucky and married in Elkhart, was jailed after his wife Hannah Wills accused him of striking her. He denied the charge, faced Judge Hughes, and paid a $15 fine to be released after a brief hearing at the police station.
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Old Kentucky
Elkhart
Walker Wills
Wills
Stamp
Hannah Wills
Tudge Hughes
Behal
Frightened Horse Ruins Rigs In Central Street Runaway
A frightened horse hit a passing street car on East Lexington Avenue near the Priem grocery and ran through West Franklin to Commercial Street. It struck a buggy driven by Casper Lipschitz at Hast Jackson, injuring him and wrecking the buggy while the horse was later captured. The Fisher livery rig suffered broken shafts and its horse was skinned and bruised. The horse had been tied in front of the Priem grocery before escaping.
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Fisher
Lexington Avenue
Priem
Franklin Street
Ani
Lipschitz
Byon ‘Grocery
Priem Grocery
Laggard Lover Still Missing After Train Stop
Report notes Jules from Bronson Michigan as passenger aboard the Lake Shore depot train today. No one from the group alighted shows up and the promised marriage did not occur.
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ioMyra
Jules
Bronson
Mich
Lake Shore
Seithout
Romise
Elkhart Franchise Vote Linked to 150000 Appropriation
The Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway has set aside about 150000 for Elkhart street and cay service improvements if a new franchise is granted. Officials say materials are ready for extensions to Billston and Buggsdale and other upgrades, with completion deadlines looming by September 1 and January 1. If the council delays, funds may be diverted to Goshen South Bend or Mishawaka projects.
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Chicago, South Bend and Northern’Indiana Railway Company
Elkhart
Billston
Buggsdale
Goshen
South Bend
Mishawaka
Samuel T. Murdock
Chicago, South Bend
Indiana Line
Wue
Elkhart Teacher Applicant in Illinois Examined
Miss Mary A Murphy of Elkhart was among twenty three applicants for a state teacher license at the examination held in Springfield Illinois on Saturday.
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Elkhart
Illinois
Springfield
Ill
Heir Denies Report Of Inheritance In England
A Chicago correspondent quotes Al D Beaty formerly of Ifkaat denying a London news report claiming he inherited 2 million pounds from a relative. Beaty insists he has not that sum and seeks a correction to set Elkhart friends straight.
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al’ D. Beaty
Ifkaat
Chicago
England
Avith
Elkhart
Canoe Upsets Set for Sunday Afternoon Match
Unclear fragmentary notes indicate a canoe event Sunday afternoon with participants including Clarence Biesel and Charlie Wi Bachen. Details on location or results are not provided in readable text.
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Clarence Biesel
Charlie Wi Bachen
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