Laura Thamins Escape From Fire Ends in Tragedy
A kerosene stove explosion at the Beers home on Aspenwold Avenue caused a fire that killed Mrs. Dora Beers, about 50, and badly burned Laura Thamins who escaped in her nightdress. Beers witnessed as neighbors tended both women before she died at Filkhart Sanitarium. The home sustained heavy damage. London reports Premier Balfour confirming a Venezuelan waters blockade and continued joint action with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalby
Dora Beers
Aspenwold Avenue
Filkhart Sanitarium
Division Street
Geath
Beers
Laura ‘Uimmins
Fred Rimmins
Madison Street
Stephens & Sons
Miss T
Mrs. Pease
London
Balfour
England
Germany
United States
Real Estate Transfers in Elkhart Area
Martha and Moses Yoder transfer 5 to 16 acres in Elkhart township to Harvey W and Bertha Hawk for 800 dollars. Cyrena Pletcher by heirs sells 16 to 70 acres in Olive township to Jacob Pletcher for 2500 dollars. John W Fieldhouse and wife sell two lots in Allendale Elkhart to Harvey K E Dinehart for 260 dollars. Adam Ludwig and wife transfer lot 46 in Strongs Riverside addition to Elkhart to Harvey Dinehart for 700 dollars. Elias Pegs estate by administrator transfers part of Lot 6 in Millersburg to William A Lantz for 35.70 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha
Moses Yoder
Harvey W
Bertha Hawk
Elkhart Township
Cyrena
Pletcher
Jacob
Olive Township
John W. Fieldhous
Harvey KE. Dinehart
Allendale
Elkhart
Adam Ludwig
Harvey Dinehart
Strong
Riverside
Hikhart
Elias Pegs
William A. Lantz
Millersburg
Dietzel Divorce Suit Filed for Cruel Treatment
Martha E. Dietzel sues in circuit court for divorce from Adam D. Dietzel alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. She claims he refused to pay her medical bills, threw her downstairs, and ordered her from their home without cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Dietzel
Adam D. Dietzel
Indiana Case Dismissed Against William Hunsberger
The Indiana case of state versus William Hunsberger on forgery charges was dismissed by Judge Ferrall yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
William Hunsberger
Ferrall
York township road case remonstrators must file new appeal bond
In the York township road case the court overruled the petitioners motion to dismiss the appeal of the remonstrators from the commissioners court. The remonstrators were required to file a new appeal bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township Road
Commissioners’ Court
Foreclosure Suit Filed in Circuit Court
Attorneys Davis and Davis for Harvey A Hawks filed a foreclosure of chattel mortgage action in the circuit court against Hiram Miltenberger and Bessie J Burris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Davis
Harvey A. Hawks
Hiram Miltenberger
Bessie J. Burris
Goshen arraigns De. Harry Gulmyer on murder charge
De. Harry Gulmyer was brought into court at Goshen this morning to be arraigned on the charge of shooting Miss Lulu Barney with intent to commit murder. He pleaded not guilty when the indictment had been read in. His bond was fixed at $1,506.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gulmyer
Goshen
Lulu Barney
Powers Will Not Arbitrate Pressing Conditions Block Mediation
The state department reported that England Germany and Italy replied to Castro s arbitration proposal. While recognizing the principle of arbitration they deemed the terms unsatisfactory due to specific conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
England
Germany
Italy
Castro
Arbitration Prospects Shaped by Allied Replies
The passage notes Germany favors arbitration but adds many conditions, Italy offers to accept any outcome agreed by the other two, and England signals cautious optimism pending adjustments before arbitration can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Italy
England
Officials see arbitration easing South American crisis in Venezuela
Rome officials believe accepting arbitration via the American minister to Venezuela would practically end the acute South American trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Foreign Office
Venezuela
Irish MP Lynch Indicted for Treason in Beers Fight
London December 19 Colonel Arthur Lynch an Irish member of parliament was indicted for treason today over his fighting with the Beers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Arthur Lynch
The
Beers
Vanderbilts Condition Improves After Night
New York December 19 Cornelius Van derbilt passed a fair night and was no worse this morning. The prominent financier remains under careful observation but shows satisfactory signs of recovery amid close medical supervision.
Apple Plucked in 1873 At Old Farmer Place
Henry Overley keeps an apple said to have been plucked in 1873 from a tree on the old Farmer place north of the Conn farm. The blossom appeared in August and Mrs. Overley placed the fruit on a shelf. The current owner is Mr. Dishon. The apple is now walnut sized, black and very shiny.
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Henry Overley
Conn Farm
Miss Barney Improvements and Ongoing Nervous Symptoms
Miss Lulu Barney shows health improvement and can be out of bed but stays in her room. She continues to suffer nervousness and hallucinations of attempted assaults with occasional side pains and a greatly improved cough. Her appetite is better, but spirits remain low and she remains reticent about her case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barney
Lulu Barney
Rev Elias McDaniel Dies at 76 in Indiana Ave Home
Reverend Elias McDaniel aged 76 died last night at his residence 913 Indiana avenue from complications of diseases. He leaves a widow Aman da and several daughters including Mrs A C Kneppenberger Mrs W M Wygant Mrs George Catters Mrs W M Epperd Mrs L Bertin Mrs J Quick and Mrs Chillers of West Virginia. Funeral services will be at Beulah chapel Wolfs addition at 10 30 Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias McDaniel
Indiana Avenue
Amanda
A. C. Kneppenberger
W. M. Wygant
George Catters
W. M. Epperd
L. Bertin
J. Quick
George McLaughlin
Briffton
L. M. Johnson Dead at 73 in City Home
L. M. Johnson, age 73, died at 622 Harrison street at 8 36 this morning. He leaves two widows and four young children, including Charles of Chicago and Mary E. and Lena Johnson of the city, with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Johnson
Harrison Street
Charles
Chicago
A. B. Anderson
South Bend
Mary E
Lena Johnson
Goshen Postoffice Letter Delays Revealed
Mr. J Oberholtzer reports a letter mailed December 17 at 9 o clock P m from Goshen Postoffice was stamped December 18 at 4 30 P M and received here at 5 30 P M This shows the letter lay at the Goshen postoffice 19 hours before being sent out.
Brakeman Burkett Not Dead Says Yard Office
A message from the yard masters office states initial reports of Brakeman Dan Burkett's death were erroneous. It now says he has a good chance to live following injuries sustained.
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Burkett
Yardmasters Office
Dan Burkett
Bond Pending As Father Expected For Security
Up to 2 30 o clock this afternoon bond had not been furnished though a jail telephone message said the prisoner s father was expected at any time to appear with the needed security.
Zion church to host Christmas tree event
The Zion people will place a Christmas tree at the Zion church for Christmas Eve services. Milton Smith the lockjaw patient attended Zion Sunday School. A stereopticon entertainment is planned at McFarron schoolhouse on Wednesday night December 17 with admission at 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Zion Church
Gust Yohn
William Rine
Trout Creek
Milton Smith
O. T. Brusman
Ed Fisher
Tom Kantz
Sailor, Mich
J. P. Bickel
Elkhart
Myrtle Curtis
Jreaton Lake
Ermin Topping
McFarron
John Hibbish
Jonathan Hibbish
Alice Keeley
Marriage License Issued to Myers and Miller
A marriage license was issued to William H. Myers of Elkhart and Miss D. Miller of Middlebury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Myers
Elkhart
D. Miller
Middlebury
Trial of Gulmyer Set to Begin January 5 in Goshen Jail
In Goshen, Dr. Harry Gulmyer remains jailed with bond set at 1500 as Judge Ferrall's illness may delay proceedings. The indictment stands, with Prosecutor Hile planning to proceed. Miss Barney’s condition is precarious. The case could start the new year if the judge recovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gulmyer
Goshen
Guimyer
Judge Ferrall
Guimiyer
Feral
L. A. Dennett
Dodge
Hile
Miss Barney
Gulmyer
President’s plan to move Rushton body to Indiana
Elkhart circles report strong belief that the late Chas. D. Rushton’s body will be brought to Indiana for burial. Influential locals appealed to President Roosevelt who reportedly took up the matter privately with the Mexican minister and top authorities to secure removal without protest or offense.
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Elckhart
Chas. D. Rushton
Indiana
Elkhart
Roosevelt
Anthracite Strike Commission Convenes in Scranton
The anthracite strike commission met for a likely final Scranton session this morning, then adjourned to reconvene in Philadelphia on January 5. Additional testimony from non union workers covered boycott and assault by the strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Philadelphia
Humbertss Arrested in Madrid in $12 Million Swindle
Paris reports the Humberts were arrested in Madrid on December 20 after allegedly borrowing 12 million dollars on a bogus legacy. The scheme is said to target Paris founders and involved the largest fraudulent operation in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Humberts
Madrid
Five masked robbers raid Loogootee hardware and restaurants
Five masked robbers entered Loogootee Indiana early this morning raiding a hardware shop and holding up two restaurant keepers. After a desperate battle they overpowered the owners and then attempted to rob a private bank but fled without taking any money.
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Loogootee
Ind
Vanderbilt Passes a Comfortable Night
New York December 20 Vanderbilt passed a comfortable night and his condition is favorable this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
New York
Congress Adjourns Until January Fifth
Washington reports Congress adjourned today and will not reconvene until January 5, ending the current session. The move closes debate on outstanding measures as lawmakers depart for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Congress
Death of Mrs Bod ge in Farmington area
Lucinda Dills Bodge aged 75 dies at home 413 Marion Street Farmington Saturday afternoon. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm conducted by Rev Ogilvie at the residence. Burial Grace Lawn cemetery. She was born June 14 1850 in Ssolo township. married August 19 1875 to Farmington A Bodge. She leaves husband two children Edith A and Chester A both living in the city four sisters and three brothers. She was a Congregationalist and member of the Eastern Stars.
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Lucinda
Farmington A. Bodge
Marion Street
Ogilvie
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Lucinda Dills
Ssolo Township
This County
Morris
Margaret Ouderkirk Dills
Edith A
Chester A
Willard Rich
Budge
Congregational Church
Order of Eastern Stars
New Attorney Selected by County Board
Wilson Rose, recently chosen by the county commissioners to succeed James S. Dodge of Elkhart, January 1, has tendered his resignation. J. B. Gottschall was selected to fill the vacancy. The position is valued at about $200 to $250 per year. Rose resigned to accept a lucrative post with a large Columbus, Ohio based manufacturing firm and may relocate there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Rose
James 8. Dodge
Elkhart
J. B. Gottschall
Mr. Rose
Columbus
Ohio
Hudson Anna divorce case settled in court today
The George Clinco Hudson and Anna Hudson divorce was finally settled in court as costs were paid and settlement reached with all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Clinco Hudson
Anna Hudson
Elizabeth Dawson Wins Divorce From Clark Dawson
Elizabeth Dawson is granted a divorce from Clark Dawson in a court decision. The ruling ends their marriage and dissolves the union. The document names Elizabeth and Clark Dawson as the involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dawson
Clark Dawson
Walley Firm Awarded Judgment Against M Walley Estate
C Walley and Son received a court judgment for 60.48 dollars against the M Walley estate. The decision formalizes a debt claim and directs payment to the plaintiffs from the estate assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Walley & Son
M. Walley Estate
Wilma Tuttle Granted Divorce From Edward Tuttle
A divorce was granted to Wilma Tuttle from Edward Tuttle on counts of cruel and inhuman treatment and habitual drunkenness. The plaintiff may resume her maiden name Wilma Manahan.
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Wilma Tuttle
Edward Tuttle
Wilma Manahan
Buying Equipment for New Electric Road
New York Dec. 20 Special H B Bucklen the Chicago patent medicine man was in the city contracting for supplies and equipment of his new electric line running from Elkhart to Chicago through LaPorte South Bend and Valparaiso It is understood the amount contracted for will reach over a million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
H. B. Bucklen
Chicago
Elkhart
LaPorte
South Bend
Valparaiso
Bremen liveryman Benjamin Garver dies in court house corridor
Benjamin Garver a 45 year old Bremen liveryman who leased the vehicle involved in a Mishawaka Lake Shore train collision testified yesterday in Mrs Bowman's suit against the Lake Shore road. He was found dead in the St Joseph county court house corridor at 9 am likely by self inflicted carbolic acid, leaving a wife two children and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Garver
Bremen
Dr. Bowman
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Mishawaka
St. Joseph County Court House
Garver
Bowman
Lake Shore Road
St. Joseph Circuit Court
Funeral Services for Mrs Grants Held in Washington
Funeral services were held this morning in Washington D C for Mrs Grants with brief ceremonies following the return of the remains. The event marked the final rites for the deceased as family and friends gathered for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Grants
Fire Escape Tragedy At Aspenwold Avenue Home
Miss Laura Timmins recounts escaping a blaze at Mrs Beers home on Aspenwold avenue. She suffered blistered fingertips and singed hair while losing most clothing as flames erupted from a gasoline stove and kerosene rushed to quell the fire. Mrs Beers funeral is set for Sunday at the German Evangelical church on Division street with Rev Sundermann officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beers
Aspenwold Avenue
Laura Timmins
C. H. Pease
Mrs. Beers
Germany and England to send arbitration note on Venezuelan claims
Berlin reports Germany and England will today dispatch notes to their ambassadors in America outlining conditions for accepting arbitration of Venezuelan claims. If President Roosevelt accepts, Germany will align with England and avoid harsher terms. The powers aim to cooperate to end the blockade once Castro shows sincere willingness to yield.
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Berlin
Germany
England
America
Roosevelt
Castro
O'Leary Syndicate Offers for Barney Driving Park
Negotiations ongoing for weeks for the sale of the Barney driving park to James O'Leary and associates of Chicago. O'Leary demands 50 000 while Barney heirs want 75 000. Roby crowd led by John Condon controls Harlem track in Chicago and Lakeside track at Roby Inn.
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Barney
James O’leary
Chicago
O’leary
O'Leary
Harlem
Lakeside
Roby, Inn
Roby
John Condon
Long Beach
Lake Shore
Indiana Harbor
Whiting
Roby Syndicate
Survivors Reach Boston From Gale Collision At Sea
The fishing schooner Manhassett brought ten survivors from the Louise Creary and Frank Palmer after a Tuesday collision in a Massachusetts gale. Of 25 aboard the two schooners, ten drowned and five died of exposure. survivors endured extreme cold and thirst before rescue by a Palmer small boat.
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Boston
Manhassett
Louise Creary
Frank Palmer
Massachusetts
Palmer
Await Official Reply From European Allies on Venezuela
Washington December 22. The state department said no formal detailed reply from European allies has been received yet to the administration proposal in the Venezuela matter. Until the reply arrives the president will not send a formal reply to these governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
State Department
Bristol patients to return home for Christmas day
Jacob Bless of Bristol and Mrs. Byron Regless of this city, both patients at Elkhart Sanitarium under Drs. Short and Fleming, are expected to be at home on Christmas day.
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Jacob ,Bless
Bristol
Byron Regless
Elkhart Sanitarium
Drs. Short
Fleming
Princes Attend Durbar as Edward Proclaimed Emperor
Indian princes and chiefs with numerous retainers have begun arriving in Delhi for the durbar to proclaim King Edward emperor of India. The city in effect looks besieged with hundreds of tents on the surrounding plains to house the visiting princes and their followers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Delhi
India
Fire in Knoxville Engulfs Building on December Night
A large fire broke out in Knoxville Tennessee on December 22 destroying a building. Fire crews battled flames for hours with neighborhood residents watching from the street. The incident prompted evacuations and the cause is under investigation.
City's business district hit by major losses in fire
The blaze gutted a large portion of the business district causing about 350000 dollars in losses. The Brown Hardware company R S Payne estate and Broyles McClellan Lackey Liquor company were among the heaviest losers with several other firms also suffering large losses. Two men were reported buried in the ruins of the Broyles McClellan Lackey building. Chicago Dec 22 central committee of the union labor party plans to offer Clarence Darrow the mayoral nomination. Darrow is a former legislator elected on the public ownership ticket as the party's sole returning member.
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Brown Hardware Company
R. S. Payne Estate
Broyles, McClellan & Lackey Liquor Company
Broyles, McClellan & Lackey
Chicago
Central Committee
The
Union Labor Party
Clarence Darrow
Darrow
Italy to participate in Venezuela blockade
Ambassador Meyer in Rome cabled that Italy has official notice from the Italian foreign minister that Italy will take part in the blockade of Venezuelan ports. The move follows ongoing tensions between Italy and Venezuela and signals broad international involvement in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Washington, D. C
Meyer
Rome
State Department
Russian proposal on partition of Turkey eyed in Vienna
Vienna December 22 A local newspaper reports the Russian foreign minister visiting Vienna will present a definite proposal from Moscow about partitioning Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Vienna
British People Congratulated on Marconi Milestone
The Times reports a message via Marconi wireless from Canada's minister of commerce praising Marconi's achievement and sending congratulations to Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times Today
Marconi Wireless
Marconi
Death Toll Rises to 23 in Southern Pacific Wreck
The Byron Station wreck on Saturday leaves 23 dead with four more injured in critical condition. Rescue and recovery efforts continue as authorities identify victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Des
Southern Pacific
Byron Station
Roosevelt Returns to Washington DC
President Roosevelt and his family arrived back in Washington this morning, returning from a trip to the capital. The White House is expected to resume normal activities as supporters greet the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Washington
Washington, D. C
President Roosevelt
Lawyers outline Guimyer assault case bail stance
A defense lawyer for Harry Guimyer says no bail for the accused and notes the firm will not discuss the case. James S. Dodge and C. I. Frank will lead the principal argument, with uncertain testimony from Miss Lulu Barney expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Guimyer
Lulu Barney
Guimyers
Guilmyer
Gulmyer
Jamess. Dodge
C. I. Frank
Miss Barney
Diphtheria Claims Osceola Family Child
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Zeller died Tuesday from diphtheria. Mrs Markle of Elkhart visited here Sunday. Several youths attended the Weiss Albert wedding at Lamark with Rev Herron officiating. Schuyler Sprague is convalescing. Mrs W P Herron left for Canada for about three weeks. The M E church third quarterly meeting will be held at Tamarack next Saturday and Sunday with Rev Simpson from Elkhart in charge. Revival meetings are to continue from the Tamarack church quarterly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamarack Church
Creditors Press Venezuela Over World War Era Debts
British and German railway and harbor interests claim Venezuela defaulted on long due debts tied to war damage and freight. combined claim around 29 million dollars. Castros delays, naval threats, and arrests sparked international pressure. US Secretary Bowen mediated releases. Arbitration hinted with possible neutral custodian for customs to satisfy claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
England
Germany
Castro
Caracas
Bowen
United States
Kaiser
John Bull
Sam
HY Castro
Great Britain
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Laura Thamins
Pat
Lynch
Osoclo News
TRIA
Judge Ferralls
Grant Church
Mr. Rushton
Strike Commission
Bodge
Congregational Church and
Eastern Star
H. E. Bucklen
Court House
Mrs. Grants
Will
Knoxville
Knoxville, Tenn
Britain
Osceola News
Mrs. Zeller
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