Bodies Found Spark Murder Suspicions In Sodus Train Attack
The body of Robert Nedroff was recovered from a hydraulic race fueling murder suspicions. Carl Tildy of Sodus, Mich faced possible arrest after threats linked to Nedroff and Frank Summers. Nedroff’s father warned of action as Tildy fell ill and waited in Keller, Mich.
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Robert Nedroff
Carl Tildy
Sodus
Mich
Nedroff
Frank Summers
Eau Claire
Keller
Swat
Elkheart stores to close for Sam Jones chautauqua
Practically all Elkheart stores will close Friday from noon to 5 PM to allow employees to attend the Sam Jones lecture at the chautauqua grounds. The Lake Shore shops will also close that afternoon, with notices posted. factories are urged to follow suit. The Truth will publish at 1 PM.
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Elkhart
Sam Jones
Lake Shore
Joint Samaritan Picnic Planned At Springbrook Park
The Samaritans held a meeting with talks by E C Arms and former congress president Charles Deitch. Supreme Master A T Cole of South Bend supported the plan for a joint picnic at Springbrook Park on September 9 with a top baseball game and incentives from Indiana Railway Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samaritans
F. E. Hughes
E. Cc. Arms
Charles Deitch
Congress
Supreme Master At
A.T. Cole
South Bend
Springbrook Park
G. S. Boice
B. E. Hayes
F. M. Harris
Indiana Railway Co
Auto Tourists From Chicago Arrive In South Bend
Mr and Mrs Edson Keith and Mrs L Honore of Chicago drove into the city last night in a 51 horsepower Mercedes valued at 7500 dollars. The car weighs 7400 pounds and is part of a sixty car entourage from Chicago to South Bend yesterday. Edson Keith belongs to the firm Edson Keith Co and Honore is Potter Palmer’s brother in law.
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Edson Keith
L. Honore
Chicago
South Bend
Edson Keith Co
Honore
Potter Palmer
Township Teachers Meet in Trustee Puterbaugh Office
Teachers from Concord, Bango, Osolo, and Cleveland townships will gather in Trustee Puterbaugh's office next Thursday for a preliminary institute before the new school year. Township trustees are to attend as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Bango
Osolo
Cleveland
Puterbaugh
Geraghty Baby Dies at Age Two in Virginia Avenue Home
Catherine Mary Geraghty, two years two months and twelve days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Anthony Geraghty of 506 Virginia avenue, died at 8 45 o'clock last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraghty
Catherine Mary Geraghty
Anthony Geraghty
Virginia Avenue
Opera Company Goes Through to Cleveland
The Maid and Mummy Co. played at South Bend last night and traveled this morning in three train cars en route to Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maid and Mummy Co
South ‘Bend
Cleveland
Elkhart Boys Enlist in Navy Marine Service
Three Elkhart youths Louis Bertch Ernest C Emerson and Charles Walters enlisted in the government marine service yesterday as the station’s first recruits. They left for Navy Yard New York to begin a four year term with three to four months training then assigned to a battleship likely the Alabama. They may cruise the West Indies or Europe with starting pay 13 dollars monthly plus rations and clothing.
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Elkhart
Louis Bertch
Ernest C. Emerson
Charles Walters
Government Marine Service
Marine Barracks
Navy Yard
N. Y
Alabama
West Indies
Europe
Uncle Sam
Indies
Pacific
John Shepard
Alfred Sibeck
Stole to Get Revenge From Night Clerk at Merchants Hotel
R. E. Spencer, former night clerk at Merchants Hotel, fled to unknown parts after taking about $7 from the cash register following a reprimand by hotel owner W. H. Riblet. Last seen Sunday night in a semi intoxicated state before failing to report for duty Monday morning. He left behind $25 worth of clothing and is believed to have left voluntarily, though may return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Spencer
Merchants Hotel
W. H. Riblet
Spencer
Riblet
Detective Owen Presses Governor on Schafer Murder
Indianapolis detective Robert Owen, known for persistent pursuit of the Sarah Schafer murder case, filed affidavits against three Bedford citizens and urged Governor Hanly to intervene. The governor refused, stating no authority over county prosecutors to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Indianapolis
Robert Owen
Sarah Schafer
Bedford
Hanly
Fletcher
Lawrence County
Scientific American details on Valley line motor car
The August issue of Scientific American provides an exhaustive description of the Valley line gasoline motor car, the second such vehicle in operation in the United States. A photograph shows H. E. Bucklen and other Valley line officials beside the car.
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Scientific American
H. E. Bucklen
Recognition for Elkhart Poet in current papers
Harry Chester's program on "Dollars" appeared in the Truth earlier and is noted in the Pittsburg Leader with permission. The Chicago Inter Ocean yesterday published a poem by the Burkhart writer titled The Little Town of Bristol, printed elsewhere in today's Truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Harry Chester
Truth
Pittsburg Leader
Chicago
Elkhart Bridge Co Wins County Contract
The county commissioners awarded a contract to Elkhart Bridge company for a new creek crossing between St. Joseph and La Porte counties. The span will cost 278 dollars.
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Elkhart Company
South Bend
Board of County Commissioners
Elkhart Bridge Company
St. Joseph
la Porte
Organizing Eagles Aerie Fans Spread to Michigan City
Bert Overly of Elkhart leads an appeal to form an Eagles Aerie in Michigan City. Harbor City already has 35 Eagles in the LaPorte Aerie, as Overly travels this week to start the local organization effort.
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Aerie of Eagles
Michigan City
Bert Overly
Elkhart
Harbor
LaPorte Aerie
Overly
Banks Seek Financial Condition Report Request
Washington August 29 The Comptroller of the Currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business August 25.
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Washington
Funeral of Daniel E Bigam Attracts Citywide Respect
The funeral of Daniel E Bigam was held Saturday afternoon and drew one of the largest crowds in years. Organizations including the Elks Maccabees and the Ben Hur marchers participated, led by the Trumpet Notes band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bigam
Daniel
E. Bigam
Elks, Maccabees
Ben Hurs
Bryan Draws Largest Chautauqua Crowd at Highland Park
William Jennings Bryan headlined a packed chautauqua at Highland Park with J. B. Stoll and B. F. Shively, after a Cleveland Ladies Orchestra concert. The day featured a series of lectures by Prof. Pearson on James Whitcomb Riley and a strong Sunday program highlighted by Dr. Hershey’s sermon on national conscience and temperance critiques.
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William Jennings Bryan
J. B. Stoll
South Bend
Highland Park
Bryan
Cleveland Ladies Orchestra
B. F. Shively
Messrs
Shively
Elkhart
Bucklen Hotel
George R. Wendling
Warren Hill
W. F. Stanton
Mr. Bryan
Hill Auto
Davis Acetylene Co
Davis
Lincoln
Neb
Chantau‘qua
Hill Automobile
Ee Stantey
Ada Stanon
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Harris
Amsbury
Prof. Pearson
Indiana
James Whitcomb Riley
Riley
Pearson
Ezra House
Studies Orchestra
Jesus
H. W. Sears
United States
Dominion of
Canada
Great Britain
Dr. Hershey
China
State Department
Equitable Assurance Company
France
Gov
Hanly
Folk
Missouri
Douglas
Massachusetts
la Follette
Wisconsin
Bingham
Abbey
Sargeant
Whistler
Ladies’ Orchestra
Prof. Metdorf
Miss Harris
Ralphena Parsons- Metzdorf
Prof. Metzdor
Bronson
Mr. Amshbury
Prof. Parson
Nellie Gray
J. Leon Felgar
Ralph Dunbar
Mr. Dunbar
Dunbar
Trustee Putslerhaugh Seeks City School Transfers
Trustee Puterbaugh stated today he will transfer grade pupils living on Oakland and Indiana avenues and nearby districts to city schools. Previously many children walked a mile or more to country schools because they lived outside the city limits.
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Puterbaugh
Oakland
Indiana
Body Found in Hydraulic Race Identifies Missing Man
The body of Robert Nedroff, who vanished last Thursday from a Big Four excursion train near Jackson Street, was found in the hydraulic race north of the river. Identified by features and clothing, the victim’s belongings include a quarter, peanuts, handkerchiefs with an R, and a stopped Elgin watch at 6:27. The corpse was recovered and prepared for burial as the Nedroff family heads toward Elkhart to confirm details.
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Robert Nedroff
Jackson Street
George Fisher
Elkhart
Fisher
St. Joe
Miller and
Robbins
Stephens
Eau Claire
Silvers
W. S. Ferry
Nedroff
Mich
Governor Hanly Sits Out Vacation for Tax Board Reform
Indianapolis August report says Governor Hanly will stay in the capital to personally push stricter enforcement and lid down violators after a forty five day State Tax Board session. He plans to pursue town and city reforms, reading complaints and tips from citizens as he directs enforcement shifts.
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United Press News Assn
Indianapolis
Hanly
Judge Rabb
Williamsport
State
Death of Miss Esther Gingerich at fifty
Miss Esther Gingerich aged 50 died Sunday in Goshen area from consumption. She was sister of John Gingerich of Elkhart.
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Esther Gingerich
Isouthwest
Goshen
John Gingerich
Elkhart
Veteran railroader goes out as master carpenter
Walter Gravit is appointed Master Carpenter of the Elkhart Carpenter Department effective Sept 1, with headquarters in Elkhart, replacing his father William Gravit who retires from the post. The elder Gravit began in 1849 and served in multiple divisions. the Lake Shore lines have no pension yet but plan a future provision for longtime workers.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
Walter Gravit
Elkhart
William Gravit
Walter
Gravit
Erie
Michigan
Indiana
LaPorte
LaPorte Round House
Chicago
White Pigeon
Air Line
Kalamazoo
Michigan Southern Division
Dennis Brennan
E. S. Hart
Fire in Favorite Barber Shop basement to smoke alarm
A small basement fire at the Favorite barber shop at 8:30 last night filled the building with smoke. Jim the porter alerted the fire department. Fire began near the stove in the basement wood floor and was quickly extinguished with no damage.
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Jim
One Ticket Covers All Privileges At Chautauqua
Gate admission at the chautauqua grants entry to grounds and all attractions inside no separate charges apply. Carnivals have misled patrons into thinking extra fees exist for inside events. The 25 cent ticket covers all privileges per official notice.
Grace Everett Wed William Garver in St Joseph
Miss Grace Everett daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Everett of South Main street wed William H Garver of Goshen. Rev W S Roble officiated at St Joseph Michigan. Garver works for Hawks Electric Co of Goshen and the couple will start housekeeping in their newly furnished Goshen home.
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St. Joe
Grace Everett
B. F. Everett
South Main Street
Mich
William H. Garver
Goshen
W. S. Roble
Congregational Church
Garver
Hawks Electric Co
Baby dies at two months in Saint Joseph street
Babe two months old dies at noon Sunday. Anna L., infant of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Barone of 119 12 St. Joe street, dies. The child leaves a brother Harold, three years old, besides its parents.
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Babe
Anna L
Vernon Barone
St. Joe Street
Harold
Mrs. Ganger of Goshen Dies After Illness
Mrs. John Ganger of two and one half miles west of Goshen died yesterday from a complication of diseases. She was 70 and is survived by her husband and three daughters.
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Ganger
Goshen
John Ganger
New Secret Society Formed in Elkhart
The Elkhart Group of Esperantists organized as a new secret society. Officers include Aline Nopper as president and Dorothy Washburne as secretary. Ten members attend gatherings while social enjoyment and propagation of Esperanto are the aims. Meetings are held every Tuesday evening.
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Elkhart Group of
Esperantists
Aline Nopper
Dorothy Washburne
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Springbrook
NAVY
Ser
Buckien
Errhad
Hammond
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