Man Known as Berger Denies Bedford Murder Confession
Frank Berger alias George W Harris, held in Goshen jail, insists he killed Sarah Schafer for pay from Asa White of St Louis. Bedford authorities and Indianapolis News analyst Blodgett question the confession, while prosecutors prepare for possible indictment. case hinges on corroboration and scene details.
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George Berger
George W. Harris
Sarah Schafer
Goshen
Berger
Bedford
Murde
Asa White
St. Louis
Serger
G. Milton Schafer
Fletcher
Blodgett
Indianapolis News
Schafer
Bedford, Lnd
Frank Berger
Prosgentor i Methher
Ion Berger
Erand
Lawrence County
Miss Schafer
New Orleans
Miss Senrfer
Gerizer
Mysterius
Grimes
Grimes Divier
Prurderer
Artes Schafer
Monon
Manter
Desertion of Mrs Daniels in Johnstown Divorce Case
John J. O Shaughnessy represents Mrs Daniels in a Syracuse area divorce action. The husband Bert Myers Daniels, now in Elkhart, admits new affair and refuses to rejoin wife for a year. Petition seeks annulment alleging Mrs Daniels was under legal age at marriage and has not cohabited since age 48. Mother Elizabeth Lent of the city comments.
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Truth
Johnstown
N. Y
J. O'Shaughnessy
Bert Myers Daniel
Elkhart
O'Shaughnessy
John J. O'Shaughnessy
Rome
Onendarra County
Ehear
Daniels
Elizabeth Lent
City finances improve. council funds replenish debt
Elkheart council last night approved a $2,500 appropriation to replenish depleted city funds, bringing public debt to $127,500 within the statutory limit of $129,000. City revenues are expected to rise as valuations are updated next spring, according to Controller J. A. Bell. The overall financial status shows better standing than any time in the past decade with debt reductions over the last two years.
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Elkhart
Ekhart
J. A. Bell
Elks lay corner stone. reception and banquet committees named
At the Elks session the initiatory work was assigned to Charles C. Welty Percy Kenyon Charles H. Wessell William Montaine and J W Rogers. Additional reception committee members were appointed for the corner stone ceremony on New Year’s Eve: F F Rynn Ed Borneman Herman Borneman jr Eber Darling and Ned Miller. An entertainment committee was chosen to arrange the banquet with G C McMillen Jr James Cathcart Fred Lemmon Harry Kramer Jr F A Williamson C Schmidt Ed Dolka George Tyler Harry Wolf Boles Harry Dwight Charles McQuisten James Leicester Charles Vetter and Ollie Sweitzer. Secretary Ole Sawyer reports Victor Trudeau slowly improving at Spworth hospital South Bend after an Elkhart freight engine explosion. Goshen Elks will meet this afternoon at Hotel Hascall to arrange new records charter and supplies.
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Vlks
Charles C. Welty
Percy “Ll. “Kenyon
Charles H. Wessell
William Montaine
J. W. Rogers
FF. Rynn
Ed. Borneman
Herman Borneman, Jr
Eber Darling
Ned Miller
Lake Shore
Victor Trudeau
Elkhart
Spworth Hospital
South Bend
Sawyer
Goshen Elks
Hotel Hascall
Christmas Programs at Public Schools Across the District
Public schools close tomorrow afternoon for a two week vacation. Friday afternoon will feature Christmas programs in schools with declamations, concerts, recitations, songs, and special features. Room 14 shows a Christmas tree, Indian club drill and a Christmas charade while Room 10 includes a draw.
Guardian ad Litem Appointed for Daniels Case in Syracuse
City appoints a guardian ad litem to pursue the action while noting Daniels has not been in Syracuse since last spring. The move aims to maintain the case despite his absence.
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Daniels
Syracuse
Clerical Pedestrian Walks 40 Miles Round Trip
Rev. Father O Neill of Notre Dame walked a long route from South Bend to Elkhart and back along the Lake Shore track. Notre Dame lies three miles from the depot, South Bend 15 miles from Elkhart, totaling about 36 miles plus incidental legs. The day’s total reached around forty miles with additional city walking.
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South Bend
The Bohemian Girl Presented by Standard Opera Company
A small audience enjoyed the Standard Opera Company's staging of The Bohemian Girl at New Bucklen last evening. The production showed merit and benefited the Ladies Aid Society of the Congregational Church, which supported the venture on church land.
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Standard, Opera Co
City adjusts finances and salaries. notes on apportionment
The report notes a nominal tax revenue rise from the last apportionment and promises a larger increase next year. A $22,500 appropriation for replenishing funds was requested, leaving a current credit near $6,000 mainly allocated to street improvement and sinking funds. A $2,500 note borrowings is planned at five percent for five months. Final salary hikes for city firemen and the street commissioner were postponed due to two absent councilors.
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Eliott
Lounsberry’s
Board of Works
Lane
Jackson
Ren H
Gone of lest eee cone Old?
Nah Bock ee.
West on School Rooms Plan Christmas Plays and Displays
In room 7 and 5 at the Weston building pupils present a can tata The Conquest of Santa Claus while rooms 4 and 6 dramatize The Ruggles Family from Dickens. Rooms 3 and 5 join to present the same. Art and writing displays from all schools will be shown. Patrons are invited to attend and inspect the work.
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Weston
Flagman's Shanty Burned at Air Line Crossing
Fire at the Lake Shore crossing Prairie street destroyed the flagman's shanty this morning. Cause cited as woodwork near the stove with $95 loss. Central station notes telephones unable to save structure. Elliott Crull drew attention to water pressure. water company ready to improve pressure.
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Lake ‘Shore
Prairie Street
Elliott Crull
Couple Sealed Union After Quick Civil Ceremony
George Tyler and Miss Clara Smith wed in a rapid event tied to the Parsonage at Second and Franklin after a brief courtship. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Smith of 40 West Beardsley, has worked five years in the Warren Hill cloak department. Tyler, a young businessman, manages Shafer and Sehuli’s north end store. The couple resumed daily work after the ceremony with no public announcement yet.
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George Tyler
Shater & Schull
Warren
Miss Clara
Smith
Miss Smith
Mr. Tyler
Ty M. BE. Parsonage
Second
Franklin Street
J. A. Beeks
Prospect Street
Timothy Smith
West
Beardsley Avenue
Warren Hill Co
Tyler
Shafer & Sehuli
Whiskey Tragedy Strikes Old White Pigeon Mill
Fire leveled the old fanning mill building in White Pigeon on Tuesday night, once the town’s leading industry. Charles Briggs, a photographer, reportedly set the blaze during a three day drinking spree while attempting to photograph, using lamps that ignited the structure. The mill was among the town’s oldest and linked to a once prominent factory.
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Charles Briggs
Thought Robbers Thought in House at 40 Marion Street
Neighbors reported a light on the second floor at 40 Marion Street, suspecting intruders while Frances C. Gillette was away. Police could not enter, watched the house overnight, and found no one molested. Superintendent Silvers concluded the light was left on by Mrs. Gillette.
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Frances C. Gillette
Marion Street
Gillette
Elkhart
Quaife
Sergt. Rinchart
Silvers
Gilletic
Tightening the lid at LaPorte saloons
Saloonkeepers faced police orders from Mayor Darrow to close doors at 11 every weeknight and to draw front curtains for interior inspection after that hour. No one may remain in saloons or use back rooms as blinds, with similar Sunday rules after 6 p.m. The daytime Sunday sale was not addressed.
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LaPorte
Darrow
Motorman Wanted for Passing Bad Checks
James Clayton Neil, formerly a menu for the Northern Indiana Railway company, is wanted in Auburn Indiana for passing bad checks. He swindled merchants and disappeared last week after living in Auburn for a few months and holding various jobs in the town.
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James Clayton
Neil
Northern Indiana Railway Company
Uburn
Ind
Auburn
Elkhart rubber business eyes new local plant
H M Shepherd resigns as head of Elkhart Rubber Works to devote time to a new locally organized rubber plant to be built by Elkhart businessmen. The new company aims to operate with home ownership and expand production notably automobile tires. G N Gyshn succeeds Shepherd as plant superintendent.
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H. M. Shepherd
Despas
Elkhart
Rubber Works
Shepherd
Elkhart Rubber Works
G. N. Gyshn
Goshen to Continue Theatrical entertainment despite fire loss
Goshen will keep theater offerings after the Jefferson opera house was destroyed by fire. An agreement abounds with Crystal circuit managers and Sommers bookings to present weekly acts at the Irwin and Crystal theatre. Goshen aims to retain a ground theater, with officials planning new productions and staffing to bring renowned acts back to town.
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Goshen
Jefferson Opera House
Harry G. Sommers
John JH. Amions
Crystal Circuit
Sommers
Irwin
George Lawing
Crystal Theatre
Harry Guy
Urwin
John Hell
Indiana
Marion
Gil
Phirhouse
Jefferson
Sanders Hav & Neidig Co
Richard Mansfeld
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Bert Myers -Daniels
Council
Donahsu
Cleveland Plain
Miss
Clara
Pany
MR. Shepherd
Head of
Elkhart Rubber
Norning
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