Brown's Washington visit fuels Plymouth post office feud
A stubborn Plymouth post office dispute surfaces as Walter Brown visits Washington. The Plymouth Republican accuses Brick allies of displacing staff and manipulating post office control to hurt rivals, suggesting Brown sought influence beyond supporting friends and local political aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brick
Plymouth
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Washington
H. E. Buckley
James H. State
A. R. Beardsley
Plymouth Republican
Plymouth Tribune
Marshall County
Tibune
Slavyter
Bir
Slavter
Poust
Postonice
Mrs Campbell Invents Belt from Suspenders Gains Patent Credit
Mrs E M Campbell wife of the city treasurer received notices that a New York firm adopted her idea turning old suspenders into a unisex belt. The belt uses pearl buttons as fasteners and showcases novelty beauty and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Campbell
New York
Crown Manufacturing Company
Suspender Company
Fragmentary technical note on belt buckle modification
A fragment discusses turning suspender products into belts by adding two buttons on each strap. It notes the operation can be readily applied and limited to fastening two buttons.
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Transfers of multiple city lots
Franklin T. Leatherman and wife sell part of lot 158 in Second S W add to Elkhart for 1 650. J C Heck sells lot 77 Beardsley s First add to Elkhart to Ellen A Parmenter and Bernice Parmenter for 5 000. Bernice Parmenter sells lot 77 Beardsley s First add to Elkhart to J C Heck for 35 000. Herbert C Lehman and wife sell parts of lots 529 620 and 531 McNaughton s add to Elkhart for 1 800. Louis M Simpson and wife sell lots 06 108 and 110 Fieldhouse s Third add to Elkhart for 600. Justie W Smith and wife sell north half of lot 71 Benson s Second add to Elkhart for 770.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin T. Leatherman
Charles H. Shutts
Wie
S. W
Elkhart
J. C. Heck
Ellen A. Parmenter
Bernice Parmenter
Beardsley
Herbert C. Lehman
Albert R. Kesler
McNaughton
Louis M. Simpson
Jon Diehl
Fieldhouse
Justie W. Smith
Margaret Barger
Beson
Inheritance Tax Favored by Indiana Attorney General
Indiana November 27 report to the governor by Attorney General W L Taylor urges enacting a collateral inheritance tax on estates over 20000 with a progressive structure. He argues inheritance is artificial, not a natural right, and cites the state's long protection of property and need to repay the public for this care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
W. L. Taylor
Lawsuit Seeks Halt on Twin Branches Dam Construction
Attorney P L Turner sues in Indianapolis federal court to stop the St Joseph and Elkhart Power Co from building a dam on the St Joseph River at Twin Branches. He argues the river is navigable and that river traffic from Mishawaka to St Joseph could be expanded with proper channeling, supporting regional factory and port activity.
Indiana Oil Near Dollar Mark After Two Cent Rise
Indiana oil men push toward the dollar price as Standard Oil raises value by two cents to 68 cents. Supply moves faster as wells are pumped. new wells develop slowly due to labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Intoxicants Kill Horse In Unlucky Incident
A Street Commissioner Poole employee named Danny Richter lost a horse after feeding it cabbage then attempting a crude remedy with beer and whisky. Friends advised care but no veterinarian was consulted. The horse died the following day, while Richter remains involved with another horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny Richter
Poole
Danny
One Million Morpine Users Reported in U S
A statement from the interdenominational committee for the suppression of the drug habit claims about 1,000,000 morpine addicts in the United States. It says most are physicians and the wealthy educated class. The committee, headquartered in the Presbyterian building at 156 Fifth Avenue New York, appeals for funds to support its work and to build a hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Interdenominational Committee Organized For
Presbyterian Building
Fifth Avenue
New York
Court Notes Divorce Suit and Marriage Licenses
Attorneys Zook and Jay have filed for divorce in the circuit court for Wilma Manahan Tuttle against Edward Tuttle charging drunkenness. Harvey Martin 21 of Peru township St. Joe county and Emma Kilmer 22 of Union township have been licensed to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zook& Jay
Wilma Manahan Tuttle
Edward Tuttle
Harvey Martin
Peru Township
St. Joe County
Emma Kilmer
Union Township
Supreme court affirms two Birkhart circuit decisions
The supreme court on Tuesday affirmed two Birkhart circuit court rulings. One concerns the Nappanee saloon case Boomershine v Uline et al. The other involves the damage case Catherine Butts v Lake Shore Railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Birkhart Circuit Court
Boomershine
Uline
Catherine Butts
Lake Shore Railway
Allen's Lung Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
A veterinary style claim urges protection against lung troubles with Allen's Lung Balsam. It warns exposure to cold may lead to consumption and promises loosening of cough and phlegm with a few doses. The copy emphasizes rapid cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sola Hy
Allen
Mystery surrounds Wakarusa oil well visit and test
Reported visits by Elkhart residents to the Wakarusa oil well stir speculation in the area. A test allegedly showed about 35 barrels of oil with potential eight barrels per day, while a Standard Oil engineer reportedly discussed the driller. Officials seek storage barrels as adjacent drilling plans loom with a possible pipeline to Elk hart county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakarusa
Elkhart
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oil
Rochester
North Judson
Elkhart County
St. Joseph
Big Four Flyer Wrecked Near Avon Indiana
Indianapolis November 28 The Exhibition Flyer on the Big Four derailed after a broken rail at 2 AM near Avon Indiana. The train plunged down an embankment injuring twelve people who were all in three sleeper cars. Names include Isaac Bier Rochester NY C F Pair St Louis MO Mrs S A Inglehart Anna Middleport OH A G McQuire St Louis MO Charles Lamb St Louis MO N H Ware New York A C Harris St Louis MO Otto Gresham Chicago Ches ter Wood Los Angeles CA Harry Klein Cleveland Samuel Harris St Louis.
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Indianapolis
Avon
Ind
Isaac Bier
Rochester
N. Y
C. F. Pair
St. Louis
S. A. Inglehart
Anna
Middleport
Ohio
A. G. McQuire
Charles Lamb
N. H. Ware
New York
A. C. Harris
Otto Gresham
Chicago
Chester Wood
Los Banes
Calif
Harry Klein
Cleveland
Samuel Harris
Engineer Killed in Jeffersonville Madison wreck
A passenger train on the Jeffersonville Madison Indianapolis line wrecked at Safford siding last night. Engineer George Frazier was killed, Fireman Lewis Grant Conductor Charles Hornung and several trainmen and six passengers were injured.
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Indianapolis
Jeffersonville
Madison & Indianapolis
Safford
George Frazier
Lewis Grant
Charles Hornung
Purpose of the Dam Suit Involving Navigation Rights
Attorney for the St Joseph River navigation company says the suit aims to secure proper navigation provisions before the Tyin Branch dam is completed. The case could go to Congress if an injunction is granted, but officials favor finishing the dam with locks and gates. An Elkhart Power Co representative decries the move as obstruction while a Chicago confectionery buyer, Arthur Keene, secures a half interest in a store at Chicago and LaSalle avenues.
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Elkhart
Berrie Springs
St. Joseph
Charles H. Tenney
Circuit Court of the United States
Western District of Michigan
Berrie Springs Water Power Company
Board of Supervisors
Berrien County
Michigan
Berrien Springs
Mishawaka
Niles
South Bend
Hikhart
Buchanan
Seid St. Joseph
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Great Lakes
Ion
Henry Krens
George Bh
Luanone
AN En G
Miller
Robert N. Witheris
Jeseth EL Seldon
Thte
Prem Satupideoyv
Bath
St. Joseph River
St. No & Hikhart Power Company
Tyin
P. L. Turner
Truth
Turner
Navigation Company
Messrs. Thompson, Tenney
St. Joseph & Elkhart Power Company
Arthur Keene
Tom Keene
Howland Avenue
Laalle Avenues
Property transfers in Harrison and Union townships and Briggsdale
Property deeds show multiple transfers: William Comstock and wife to Anna Grover Kauffman of lot 47 orig inal plat for 1400 dollars. Warfield Newman to Harry Newman half of lot 108 Beardsley’s addition to Elkhart for 4000 dollars. Christian Pletcher to Elizabeth Christner 60 acres in northwest quarter Harrison township for 3000 dollars. Pletcher to Noah Pletcher Harrison township 80 acres for 4900 dollars. Pletcher to John W. Pletcher 60 acres in Harrison township for 3000 dollars. Daniel S. Miller and wife to Leander Miller 21 acres Union township for 1050 dollars. Thomas J. Prickett and wife to Jacob S. Waiters 30 acres Union township for 1600 dollars. Reuben Trimmer and wife to Lydia Ann Hatfield lot 21 in Trimmer’s subdivision of F D addition to Goshen. Briggsdale Improvement Company to Frank E Bryson and William Reich lot 25 Briggsdale Hi khart 200. William H Dunbar and wife to Frank E Brysonard William Reich lot 58 Dunbar’s addition to Hik hart for 250 dollars.
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William Comstock
Anna Grover Kauffman
Warfield Newman
Harry Newman
Beardsley
Elkhart
Christian Pletcher
Elizabeth Christner
Harrison Township
Noah
John W. Pletcher
Daniel S. Miller
Leander Miller
Union Township
Thomas J. Prickett
Jacob S. Waiters
Reuben Trimmer
Lydia Ann Hatfield
Trimmer
Goshen
Court action filed to foreclose mortgage in Allen v Chapman
Vanfleet and Vanfleet sue L J and Mary Chapman to foreclose a mortgage on a $1,000 note, seeking a judgment of $1,300. The report notes no special items ahead of next Monday’s regular December county commissioners meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanfleet & Vanfleet
Mary Allen
L. J
Mary Chapman
Board of County Commissioners
Weaver Will Settle Tax Dispute at South Bend Bank Deposit
County assessor official this afternoon indicated an amicable settlement of the tax dispute between Deios Weaver and county authorities over the sequestration of a bank deposit in South Bend. Details remain unrevealed, with officials declining to discuss the amount or specifics of the tax issue.
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Puterbatabi
Deios
South Bend
Paterbanzh
RLS
International Behring Sea dispute ruling favors America
The Hague November 23 the international board of arbitration published its judgment on the Russia United States Behring Sea fisheries dispute. The seizure of several American seal fishing vessels by Russian cruisers prompted the case and the decision reportedly favors America though indemnity sums are said to be reduced.
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the Hague
International Board of Arbitration
Russia
United States
America
Krueger Seeks Return to Transvaal From Exile
London November 29 ex president Schalkberger of the Transvaal sailed to South Africa bearing a letter from Paul Krueger to Joseph Chamberlain begging for permission to return to the Transvaal.
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Krueger
London
Schalkberger
Transvaal
South Africa
Paul Krueger
Joseph Chamberlain
Grand Duke Michael in Dying Condition Report Confirmed
Vienna dispatch confirms the Russian Grand Duke Michael, the czar's younger brother and heir apparent, is dying of consumption as of November 29.
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Vienna
Michael
Judge Refuses Permanent Injunction Over Corbett-McGovern Fight
Louisville he court declines to grant a permanent injunction against the Corbett McGovern bout. The ruling allows boxing events to proceed in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Toney
Kentucky
Equipment removed from Bristol electric light plant
The complete equipment for the Bristol electric light plant, installed by Monolith Portland Cement Co, was removed yesterday. Citizens who planned to operate electric lighting faced setbacks after investing in wiring homes and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Portland Cement Company
Astor Offers 10000 Toward New York Chicago Auto Road
Colonel John Jacob Astor contributes 10000 to a proposed New York Chicago automobile road fund. Congress may consider 2000000 for the project but passage is unlikely.
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John Jacob Astor
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brown
Bucklen
A. Campbell
Eastern House
Tion Ofwin Sranch Enterprise
St. Joseph River Navigation Co
Ili
Flknar
May Graham
Twin Springs
Berriend Springs
Physicians
Stangard Oil
Wasarusa
St. Joseph Valley, Gas, Oil & Milling Co
Twin Branch
Furner
Briggsdale Improvement Company
Frank BE. Bryson
William Reich
Briggsdale
William H. Dunbar
William, Reich
Dunbar
Weaver
Ayer
Emma Jane Entsminger
Langsville, O
Royer
J.C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
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