Elkhart Leads in Democratic Mass Convention Nominations
At Goshen the Democratic mass convention drew large crowds despite rain with city interurban cars packed. Delegates heard candidates for state senator two state representatives sheriff treasurer surveyor coroner and county officials. A runoff session produced nominates including Anthony Dewhirt for state senator George Swarts for sheriff Henry Fluegel treasurer and more. A runaway accident near Goshen injured George Kinzel of Adrian and threatened to injure Mrs Kinzel and a child.
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Goshen
Go Ny
Yaru
Ocork
Col Rom. Johnson
Permant
W.E B. Mijer
Onte
Anthony Dewhirt Goshen
Walter Wier
Ikhart
Frank W. Brown
Wankarouse
John Cook
Elkhart
George Kinzel
Adrian, Mich
Joshen
J. A Winzel
Babe
Emel Kieth
Surrey
Kinzel
Robbery Report From Metamore Hoboes Take Gold Watch
Harry Barrett of Metamore Ohio told police he was robbed of a gold watch by hoboes after sleeping in a railroad yard near Wawaka. Barrett chased the gang as trains moved, then met officers in Elkhart who pursued more suspects, but the transient group vanished into a cornfield. The case was under further investigation through the day.
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Harry Barrett
Metamore
Ohio
Barrett
Ile
Wawaka
Bobies
Ife
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Sergeant Whiteman
Offficer Miller
West Yards
Whiteman
Miller
Goshen Woman Receives Letter From Missionary Daughter
Mrs. Cooper of Goshen reports a July 17 letter from her daughter Miss Ellie Cooper a missionary in China stating she is safe and could be moved aboard transports if danger threatens, despite rumors of her being killed.
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Cooper
Goshen
Ellie Cooper
China
Cause of Resignation by City Engineer Cordrey
City Engineer D IY Cordrey resigned from the city service and will leave for Salt Lake City early next month. His wife Mrs Cordrey has been in failing health and hopes the move will help her condition.
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D. IY. Cordrey
Salt Lake City
Cordrey
Local marriages and a mix of incidents in Alexandria area
Marriage licenses issued in Elkhart and Goshen for Detweiler Crawford Clark Albright. Incendiary fire suspected at a mam moth Kelly ax works after planned timing. A trust offer of 950000 was refused from a major anti trust factory. A Cass county boy aged three is treated after a yellow jacket sting. Advert copy promotes Dr Thurmay Eclectric Oil for burns cuts and sprains.
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Denmert
Joseph W. Detweiler
Blanche L. Crawford
Elkhart
J. Artley Clark
South Lend
Estella Albright
Goshen
Alexandria
Kelly Ax-Works
Anti-Trust
Trust
Dr. Thurmay
Thief Foiled At Lafayette Street Home Robbery
William Walker of 1129 Lafayette street reported a break in during last night. A thief entered through a rear window and stole $2 cash and a $174 deposit slip while the family slept. The incident mirrors a recent nearby robbery and suggests a home talent thief knowing bank deposits.
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Wiliam Walker
Lafayette Street
Mr Walker
Fever and Ague Recurs in Benton Harbor
After an absence of twenty years a fever and ague epidemic reaches Benton Harbor. Doctors report the contagion widespread across the city. Citizens suffer sudden chills followed by fever, yet most patients continue work and require no medical services.
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Benton Harbor
Settlement to Lake Shore clerk after wreck at Bay Bridge
Wm. Perkiy of Goshen the mail clerk on the Lake Shore was slightly injured and nearly drowned in the Bay Bridge wreck a few days ago. He received 70 in settlement from the Lakeshore railroad company. John L. Davis a pioneer Auburn hardware merchant is dead after months of illness. He led several secret societies and once ran a bank and hardware stores at Auburn Garrett but faced bankruptcy and creditor losses.
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Wm. Perkiy
Goshen
Lake Shore
Bay Bridge
Ohio
Lakeshore Railroad Company
John L. Davis
Auburn
Garrett
Fort Wayne Daughters Rescued from Lake Near Rome City
Two young women, daughters of John Streicher of Fort Wayne, nearly drowned while bathing in a Rome City lake. They slipped beyond their depth and were rescued in an exhausted state by Herman Durneil, who happened to be in a boat nearby.
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John Streicher
Fort Wayne
Rome City
Herman Durneil
Mrs. Dutton Praises Foley’s Honey and Tar For Cough
Mrs. O. E. Dutton of Danville Illinois writes that both her children suffered from whooping cough. A small bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar gave relief and she used a 50 cent bottle which saved her a doctor’s bill. Houseworth Bros.
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O. E. Dutton
Danville
Ill
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Fate of Stark: Jailbound for Unserved Term Despite New Charge
Otto Stark, jailed for stealing a wheel and seen throwing a wheel frame into the St Joe River, is to be sent back to Jeffersonville for an unexpired term of two to fourteen years. He previously served two years of a Goshen theft sentence and was paroled for good behavior. Authorities were notified Tuesday of a second offense, and an officer was expected to take custody, though delays kept Stark in limbo. If he serves out the fourteen years before arraignment, the new charge may not enter the record.
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Otto Stark
J. G. Mein
Main Street
St. Joe River
Jeffersoanville
Stark
Jeffersonville
Goshen
Ile
Braden
Labor Day Proclamation by Governor Mountnes
Governor James A Mountnes issues Labor Day proclamation noting Congress and Indiana General Assembly designate the first Monday in September as Labor Day. He urges proper observance through ceremonies and closures of places when labor finds employment. The day should promote recreation and elevate the character and interests of labor for the benefit of all workers and the nation.
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James A Mountnes
Congress of
United States
Indiana
County Clerk Dennert Is Hurt In Interurban Fall
County Clerk Louis A Dennert suffered a sprained ankle and abrasions when a late night interurban car lurched as he alighted after leaving Goshen’s Democratic convention. He blamed the Indiana Railway company for the mishap and remained in a gloomy mood following the incident.
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Louis A Dennert
China
Indiana Railway Company
Dennett
Goshen
Sheea
Riverside Man Discovers Two Stray Pets in Cellar
A Riverside resident returned home after a few days away to find two young Black individuals in his cellar. Described as handsome specimens in good condition, their origin remains unknown and the man plans to keep them as pets.
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Riverside
Secret service crews rush to enforce automatic coupler law
Inspectors travel nationwide to enforce the August one effective rule requiring all railroad cars in interstate traffic to use modern safe couplers. Knapp, head of the Interstate Commerce Commission, says penalties of sixteen dollars per violation may be imposed and that steps will be taken only if warranted.
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Knapp
Intrstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Bond Fixed at 300 in Gardner Paternity Proceeding
Ethany Gardner faced paternity proceedings in Goshen and was bound over to the circuit court in $300 bail. George Gardner signed the bond, and the defendant was released pending further action.
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Ethany Gardner
Goshen
George Gardner
Remedy Brand Details For Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
The note requests information on a remedy equal to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and directs inquiries to Thomas' drug store for particulars.
Narrow escape at Lake Shore depot split train
A Coldwater man visiting Chicago for G A R events narrowly escaped death at a Lake Shore depot when a train divided to clear Main street. He slipped on the rails, crawled free as the front section moved, and was later caught by Yardmaster Ziesl before vanishing into the crowd.
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Cnmve
Chicago
Lake Shore
No. 21
Main Street
Zies 1
Missing rattlesnake spurs gunsmith to hide
Charles Carlton a South Main street gunsmith kept two young rattlesnakes in a box at his shop. One snake disappeared two days ago and since then he has remained concealed, fearing an unexpected encounter while walking. He has no means to capture the missing reptile.
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Charles Carlton
South Main Street
Charles
Lightning Strikes Homes in Go shen Area
The residence of Washington Deffenbaugh, 23 miles north of Elkhart, was struck at 5 30 yesterday morning. His wife was unconscious, the father and child unhurt. Downstairs damage included plastering, picture frames, a lounge fire, and an ignited house later extinguished by the occupant. A barn near Goshen, five miles southeast, was struck at 5 a.m. with siding knocked off and damage to a stone wall.
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Washington Oefenbaugh
Elkhart
Robert Davenport
Goshen
Big Indiana Corn Stock Measured At 12 Feet 66 Inches
Sparklin delivered a remarkable corn stalk to the Truth office this morning. The length measured 12 feet 66 inches and was secured on a farm north of town.
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Will Sparklin
Truth Office
Expensive Experience in Mail Delay Case
Joseph Yeddo of South Bend was taken to Goshen by U S Revenue Officer E O Rose for delaying the mail and faced a preliminary hearing before Commissioner C D Sherwin. He posted $300 bonds and is charged with colliding with a wagon driven by Carrie Wot Ewatt delivering a letter. the incident involved mail damage and compensation.
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Joseph Yeddo
South Bend
Goshen
Uited States Revenue
E. O. Rose
U. S
United States
C D. Sherwin
Yddo
Carrie Wot Ewatt
Wweddo
Physicians And Dentists Meet At City Hospital
Licensed physicians and dentists gathered at the city hospital where Dr Niman discussed regulating illegal practice. Dr Fisher presented on accidents and a committee was formed to draft rules for licensed doctors to follow. A list of uncollectible accounts will be given to each doctor and payment will be on a cash basis.
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Niman
Fisher
Government revenue staff move to Goshen halted at Stonex building
Internal revenue officers are to be relocated from Lawrenceburg and South Bend to Goshen. C W Wallace has chosen the Stonex building at the terminus of the interurban line. Twenty high salaried men will work, covering twelve counties. Also reported are two obituaries: Mrs. John Williams, 25, from Harrison township, and Marion Anclemyer, 17 months, of Foraker. Funeral details follow.
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Internal Revenue
Lawrenceburg
South Bene
Goshen
C. W. Wallace
Stonex
John Williams
Robert Stone
Harrison Township
St. Joseph County
Monroe Street
Edith Knott
Sarah
Mary
Nellie
Maud Stone
Fred
Robert
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Marion Anclemyer
Oliver Angliemyer
Foraker
Union ‘Inter Church
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