Michigan Central shifts to telephone dispatching service
Officials report a smooth transition as trains switch from telegraph to telephone dispatching between Jackson and Barroit and plan to extend the system to all stations by October 1. Private car No.202 with General Manager D C Moon aboard travels on No.9 for settlement related to the new station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Gentralavill
Jackson
Barroit
Generals
D. C. Moon
Ji Porle
Uniforms move from point to Grand Rapids braid inspection
The uniformed unit has been stationed overnight at the point and left this morning for Grand Rapids braid to inspect the uniforms. It will depart tomorrow for raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Road
Michigan
Isluf
Grand Rapids
Visual examiner's ear leaves for the west
An ear keen to test railroad workers eyes departed from the area yesterday morning heading west. The unique locator had resided here for some time assisting in eye tests for railroad men.
Street Car Repair Shops Planned in South Bend
The Chicago South Bend Northern Indiana Railway company seeks bids for new repair shops to be built on the site of its power station in South Bend. Once power is transferred from Indiana Michigan Electric, the current station will be dismantled and the shops constructed, aiming to be among the nation’s best street car repair facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Indiana & Michigan Electric Company
Railroad Personalities Highlight Shifts and Vacations
Assistant engine inspector Clinton Glase left yesterday evening for a month long vacation trip through the coast. Machinist 1 1 Monschein returns to work after a short vacation. Albaugh quits work due to illness. Assistant Master Mechanic A R Ayers in Chicago. Machinist apprentice Percy Fields on vacation. New York City consumes more fuel than London or Paris, about 780,000 pounds daily.
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Clinton Glase
the Roundhouse
New York City
London
Paris
War strikes and investigations informants cited
Report notes General Manager James KJengthy says the investigation is a formality. Strikers rely on secondhand tales from those dissatisfied with the war and fearful due to warlike conditions, as the only evidence available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece
James Kjengthy
Bicycle Rider Struck by Auto in Downtown Collision
Jack Warner of Main Street collided with a cyclist at Main and Harrison yesterday afternoon. The bicycle was wrecked and a wheel bent, but no one was seriously hurt. The rider was thrown and slid to the ground. the matter was settled amicably, with the cyclist admitting fault.
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Jack Warner
Jac Smith
Main
Harrison Streets
Warner
Main Street
Harrison Street
Th Street
Harrison
Shim
Grease on Streets Causes Annoyance in Local District
Residents in a West Lexington Avenue area report oily streets after a recent grease treatment. Oil dripped from lanterns and fences were removed too early, worsened by rain. Children and mail carriers slip on the slick macadam while pedestrians and cyclists suffer from the slippery surface.
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Lexington
Ast Beardsley
Crawford
Goshen Republicans Set Convention Day
Goshen republicans set September 22 as the date for the city convention. No mayoral candidates announced yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Suits Sponged at Pantorium Cleaning Service
Brief note advertisements describe Pantorium Cleaning Service offering suit cleaning and laundering with home pickup on request. The entry mentions a phone contact and a price hint of 51 per month.
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Pantorium
Striking Televoted Tariff Debate in Congress
The narrative describes intense tariff battles in the house as the anti trust act and Sherman speaker face opposition. Will appears to struggle to control the body while opposing higher duties on oil and protective duties on gloves and hosiery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nieer
Inters Schumeree ‘Commission
Gambing raid on South Bend saloon linked to court case
South Bend authorities raided the Post saloon at 128 West Washington, seizing gambling paraphernalia including a big wheel of fortune, roulette wheels, dice, and poker chips. The action follows the Dr. Oscar Von Barandy case, with warrants issued for re arrest of Edward Rockstroh on assault and liquor after hours charges.
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Bend
EB. M.morris
Cyrus
RH. Patee
A. FE. Cole
William McNulty
R. Beyers
Bert “Hawardson
Dre Oscar von Barandy
Ifsé Post
Aelock
Sullivan
von Barandy
Edward Rockstroh
Post
Eugene Bardas
Hungary
Bardas
Rhulette
von ‘Barandy
Board of Public Safety
Building Strike Ties Chicago Hotels and Utilities
Chicago news reports a mass strike paralyzing the city’s business district as the Building Trades Council protests against major employers. The Blackstone and La Salle hotels halt operations while gas and water workers join in sympathy, signaling a broad labor confrontation.
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Chicago
Blackstone
la Salle
Otis
Ifsis
Rapids at Terre Haute Port Wayne to Wenceling
Fragmentary OCR text mentions places and venues including Terre Haute and Zanesville. No clear event, date, or participants emerge to form a complete news item.
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Ini Grand
Terre Haute
Wayne
Wenceling
Dayton
Zanesville
Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s American and National Leagues
Results list games from the American League and National League with scores and brief outcomes. Highlights include Chicago beating Boston while New York topped Philadelphia. other matchups feature Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, and St. Louis securing wins. Details show scores and completed innings.
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I. Pet
le Ewe Wees
Philadelphia
Bostoni
Cleveland Ener
Yal Stare
Ahir Shruupu
St. “Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
Zanesville
Wayne
South
Bend
Grand Rapids
Terre
Haute
Dayton
Byansville
Chicago
St. ‘Lewis
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
S. Washington
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Evansville
South Bend
Terre Haute
Grand ‘Rapids
Wheeling
Fort Wayne
Labor Day racing cards at Goshen and Elkhart track meet
Three events listed for Labor Day matinee will be run at the Elkhart Driving Park September with purses totaling 2005 dollars. A 1000 purse trot and a 2725 purse pace headline a large field. The Goshen county fair note suggests many speedsters may come, with Goshen entries expected for the Labor Day events.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Canadian bid tops 100000 for Jeff Johnson bout
New York wired an offer of 100000 for a Johnson Jeffries fight to be held in Canada within a year. Jack Munroe, former heavyweight now mayor of Hulk Lake Ontario, announced the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
al Be
Jack “Munroe
Hulk Lake
Ont
Wired
Canada
Greece King George Said to Plan Abdication
Constantinople August 26 reports indicate King George of Greece wishes to abdicate. Turkish pressure over Crete worsens the situation, and Greece may seek escape from the throne with foreign aid viewed as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
George of
Greece
Russia
France
Turkey
Insurance Writen by D M Best at 115 Lexington Ave
Fragmentary OCR note asks if household goods are insured and mentions Best at 115 Lexington Ave. The garbled text references fire and season with unclear details. No clear event or names beyond D M Best and address.
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Aes
D.M
Best
Lexington Ave
Wanted Men For St Joseph Val Wey Election
A distressed OCR fragment lists men sought for St Joseph Val Wey election. It mentions names and locations including Jackson street Hartison street and a crossing at Bie Rour. The text is incomplete but indicates a police or election related recruitment notice.
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St. Joseph
Val- Wey
Jin
Bie Rour Crossing
Jackson Street
Fels-Naptha Promoted For Delicate Laundering
The copy urges homemakers to wash delicate fabrics at home using Fels-Naptha. It claims the soap protects colors in cold water, prevents running, and avoids hot water damage. It also notes the product dissolves dirt without heavy rubbing and cites over a million users.
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Kalamazoo
Monschein
Ims I. Albaugh
A. Or. Ayers
Percy Fields
Jeft-Johnson
George
Reney
Geakdnghouse
Tisqh
Hartison Street
Belles Ae
Lake Shore
Southern Lo
Dr. Pidge
Dr. Fuidge
Timmins’ Stationery Store
Opera
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