Coal Shortage Causes Widespread Hardship in North
A North region coal famine driven by scarce soft coal hits most cities, with Chicago facing severe supply limits. Officials cite car shortages and rail bottlenecks as the primary cause, delaying deliveries from Terre Haute and South Bend while firms scramble for limited reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
I. B. Godfrey
Independent Coal Co
Godfrey
Brusman & Co
H. W. Godfrey
Charles Wright
Garden City Stationery Co
Wright
South Bend
Conn Band Instrument Factory
M. C. Kelly
Kelly Foundry
Noyes Carriage Co
Mr. Kelly
Terre Haute
Acme Cycle Co
A. H. Beardsley
Miles Medical Co
Chicago
Indiana colored man chosen class day orator at Harvard
Roscoe Conkling Bruce, a full-blooded black student from Indiana, was selected as Harvard’s class day orator for June. He is the son of former slave Blanche K Bruce, born in Mississippi, who gained freedom after the war and later graduated from Oberlin College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Conkling Bruce
Indianapolis
Harvard
Bruce
Blanche K
Oberlin College
Cambridge Debater Wins Prizes and Harvard Honor
A Cambridge student has earned the Coolidge prize once and the Couberlain gold medal once, with multiple lesser prizes. He has twice represented Harvard on inter collegiate debating teams and is noted as a remarkable orator and popular for his personal qualities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Harvard
Murder at Noblesville Mill Claims Seay Life
John E. Seay twenty seven a miller for Noblesville milling company was shot at close range through a window and died instantly. William Fodrea twenty three son of ex County Recorder was arrested on the murder charge and held for further investigation. A motive is believed tied to a feud or quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noblesville
Ind
John E. Seay
Noblesville Milling Company
Seay
William Fodrea
Fodrea
Horse and buggy stolen from Goshen farmer at Berkey Church
A horse and buggy were stolen from Samuel Stroup while he attended service at Berkey church near Goshen. Sheriff Elliott pursues the thieves and reports many recovered horses, noting horse theft is rare in Elkhart County.
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Samuel Stroup
Goshen
Berkey Church
Eliott
Elkhart County
Elliott
Workers Leave Glass Trust at Muncie Plants
More than 100 skilled workers at Muncie glass plants plan to quit the trust within two weeks. The exodus will break the link with the trust and pressures the corporation during the season. Breakaway plants are planned at Danville and Centralia Illinois and will begin operation within the fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Trust Window Glass
Danville
Centralia
Ill
Arrest of J. J. Stewart in Michigan Theft Case
Elkhart police arrested J. J. Stewart alias J. H. Evans for stealing a silver plated cornet a gold watch and clothing valued at 200 from John Hamblin in Sturgis Michigan. The seizure included a gold watch recovered by Officer Miller and a demanded return to Michigan for trial. Sheriff Addison arrived to arrange requisition if Stewart refuses.
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J. J. Stewart
J. H. Evans
St. Joseph County
Michigan
John Hamblin
Sturgis
Stamp
Elkhart
Stewart
South Main Street
Miller
Charles Prough
White Front
Addison
Mich
War is Inconsistent with Christianity Debate Outcome
At the McFarren school house last night a debate opposed cold weather with the topic that war is inconsistent with Christianity. William C. Bickel argued the negative and I. H. Welter the affirmative. the negative won the decision. A Santa appearance and a good program followed. The next debate is set for three weeks hence on Carrie Nation’s smashing career. Christmas exercises are planned at Zion church next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarren
William C.‘Bickel
I. H. Welter
Santa
Carrie Nation
Zion Church
Death of Goshen Man Jesse A Benham in Toledo
A Goshen resident, Jesse A. Benham, died Saturday evening in Toledo. The report notes his former ties to Goshen and his impending burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen Restaurant
Jesse A. Benham
Goshen
Toledo
Taken to Durbin Pardons Plew in Kosciusko county case
A petition for executive clemency for Joseph Plew was taken to the governor from Goshen by Melvin Weaver. Plew was convicted in 1887 of murdering Henry Durham and injuring Mrs Lucy Durham. The petition bears the widow’s name, supported by 73 county residents and ten jurors. The case, tied to a brutal 1887 farmstead murder, may proceed to a higher court.
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Goshen
Melvin Weaver
Joseph Plew
Elkhart
Plew
Lucy Hinkle
Henry Durham
Kosciusko County
County Printing Contracts Bid Tally
The county’s printing contracts were opened today with three bidders News Times Printing Co of Goshen Levy Bros of Indianapolis and G W Rule of Goshen Rule’s bid was ruled irregular and the other two bids were reviewed An attempt to reject Levy Bros bid as irregular was not yet resolved at press time
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Times Printing Co
Goshen
Levy Bros
Indianapolis
G. W. Rule
Rule
Jail Dinner Arranged for Four Prisoners
Sheriff Elliott arranged a turkey dinner at the jail for tomorrow. Four inmates from Elkhart are present: Ora Strine held for murder, Dell Ackley and Charles Darling held for larceny, and Sam Bauer serving a term for horse stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Elkhart
Ora Strine
Dell Ackley
Charles Darling
Sam Bauer
Leona Brown Sues for Divorce from Massa Brown
Leona Brown files divorce proceedings claiming marriage began April 30 1898 and separation occurred March 2 1899. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Leona Hardesty. The couple reside in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Brown
Massa Brown
Leona Hardesty
Goshen
Suit Over Six Years Rent on 55 Acre Goshen Farm
John M. Blocher as administrator of Nancy Setters estate filed suit against Catherine Detweiler for six years’ rent on a 55 acre Goshen area farm. The action requests judgment for owed rental payments and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Blocher
Nancy Setters
Catherine Detweiler
Goshen
Jury Fees Unpaid As Treasury Exhausted After Term
Petit jurors discharged for holidays sought their pay but Clerk Dennett said the treasury had no funds because the jury fee appropriation was exhausted at the last court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennett
Man slaying case in Toronto tests faith cure zeal
Rex v Lewis convicting the defendant for her refusal to provide medical care to a sick child led to the child’s death. The trial exposes the fanatical devotion to Christian Science and its deadly consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science
Torontos
Rex
Lewis
Brakeman Jacob Fetterly Injured in Englewood Accident
Jacob Fetterly, 24, a Lake Shore brakeman, was injured when a brake beam trapped his right leg while coupling cars at Englewood around midnight. He was taken to Union Hospital with a badly fractured leg. amputation was reported possible. His parents travel from the city as details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fetterly
George Fetterly
Indiana Avenue
South Sixth Street
Lake Shore
Englewood
G. E. Miller
Union Hospital
A. J. Whitbeck
Firemen’s Brotherhood
Hand Shrapnel Wounds Hunter Near Goshen
Daniel Chubb a 35 year old farmer eight miles east of Goshen had his right hand shot off while hunting Sunday at 9 30. He attempted to scare a rabbit from a brush pile and drew the gun toward him causing the trigger to snag on a twig and discharge a barrel. He nearly died from blood loss before a physician arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Chubb
Goshen
Woman in South Bend Tries Suicide by Carbolic Acid
Mrs. Jacob Pomeranz, wife of a junk peddler, residing at 712 West Monroe, attempted self harm by drinking carbolic acid before dinner Saturday. Her mouth and throat were burned but doctors doubt a fatal dose. she offered no reason for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
Jacob Pomeranz
West Monroe Street
H. A. Fink
Cemetery for gambling victims sparks warning in Elkhart
The Goshen Democrat reports a Monte Carlo style cemetery in Elkhart dedicated to gambling victims. Since 1860 over two dozen graves have been dug for those who commit suicide. Local authorities issue a stern warning to deter further gambling.
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Elkhart
Monte Carlo
Elkharre
Goshen Democrat
Vehicle Ruined At First Thought In Marion Street Car Crash
Mr. B R Myers of 409 Hester street was struck by a Marion street car about 4:50 yesterday afternoon while returning home in a spring wagon. The wagon broke apart and Myers lay semi conscious. A glass shard injured his eye and an artery was cut. He was cared for by Dr. Murphy and later walked to his home. Myers, once a saloon proprietor and later a grocery manager, now runs D H Rohrer & Co with four sons at 516 South Main Street and 403 South Main Street respectively.
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B. R. Myers
Hester Street
Marion
Myers
Grant Brown
Brown
White Front
D. H. Rohrer & Co
Fred Warner Evades Arrest in Elkhart
Constable Coley seeks the trespass suspect Fred Warner who dodged arrest in Elkhart this morning. Warner, from Bristol, is linked to legal actions involving the Menges sisters. The constable custodians the Menges girl to prevent further trespass on the family property.
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Fred Warner
Constable Coley
Elkhart
Warner
Bristol
Menges Sisters
Coley
Menges
Menges Place
Beveridge Denies Pardon Story Involving Ray
Senator Beveridge says a sensational report that he received 2000 to secure George M. Ray's pardon is absolutely false. Governor Durbin denies direct or indirect involvement, noting only the usual pardon or parole petitions or appeals.
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Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
George M. Ray
Health of Goshen jail killer Strine Improves
Strine's health shows improvement while jailed husband killer Ora Strine remains reticent about the crime. Doctors report careful dressing of his injury and a good appetite as he sits in Goshen jail awaiting further developments.
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Strine
Ora
Goshen
David Logan Shows Great Improvement After Train Collision
David Logan, struck by a Big Four freight train at Goshen Thursday, has regained consciousness and is improving at his brother Daniel Logan's North Side home. His recovery seems assured though he is not yet able to talk much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Logan
Goshen
Daniel Logan
Mr. Logan
Masons Helped Him After Trip Trouble Near Ft Wayne
An employee of the Nickel Plate shops in Ft Wayne who left home and drank heavily was put off a Lake Shore passenger train at Goshen for holding only half a return ticket. Friends took charge and he was sent home yesterday.
Portrait of Elkhart businessman in Retailers' Journal
The Retailers' Journal features a brief life history of Mr. Rohrer of Elkhart. It notes compliments on his conduct and character in its latest issue, presenting a concise biographical sketch and acknowledgment from the trade publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rohrer
Elkhart
Switc
Lawyer rebukes modern Elijah in Stevenson-Dowie trial
Attorney Reeves lashes out at the defendant with a scathing comparison to Elijah. He recalls 19th century confidence games and accuses the accused of betraying trust for money. Reeves cites the lake front event and Wolsey to illustrate alleged greed and hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Stevenson-Dowie
Chicago
Lake Front
Elijah
Great White Bar of Justice
Wolsey
God
Mishawaka Thrift Keeps Public Utilities City Owned
Mishawaka, a six thousand resident manufacturing town, upholds municipal ownership of utilities. Water works and electric lighting are city run, housed in one building with separate management. Electric service shows quicker results than the water system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mishawaka
Farmer Suffers Severe Face Burns From Undiluted Carbolic Acid
John Teeters, a farmer living seven miles south of town, applied undiluted carbolic acid to his face after ivy poisoning. He suffered severe blisters and burns. Dr. Short treated the injuries.
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John Teeters
Mr. Teeters
Dr. Short
Army to Cut Ice Harvest Opens in LaPorte Area
Ice packers begin the annual harvest this week with about 500 workers from Knickerbocker and John Hill companies. Swift and Co. will start on Fish Jake. A boarding house for several hundred men has been built on the former mammoth boarding house site, destroyed by fire months ago.
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LaPorte
Ind
Knickerbocker
John Hill
Swift & Co
Chicago Packers
Fish
Polanders to Meet for Sympathies at St Hedwige's Hall
The Polish people of South Bend plan a mass meeting Thursday at 8 o'clock in St Hedwige's hall. Attendees will express sympathies and adopt resolutions supporting students in Wreschen Poland facing alleged troubles with Russian teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
St. Hedwige’s Hall
Wreschen
Poland
Prominent Democrat Otto Herbst Dies After Illness
Otto Herbst, a longtime Ft. Wayne political figure and prominent Democrat, died after a brief pneumonia illness. He recently left politics to enter the insurance business while campaigning for the county clerk nomination.
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Otto Herbst
Ft. Wayne
Jovial County Clerk Discovers Turkey in Office
Lou Dennert of Hikhart County finds a large turkey strutting in his city office. Friends say since the sighting he leaves windows open hoping another turkey will fly in, then freezes waiting for it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennert
S. Find. Lou
Hikhart County
Lou
Iff
Mishawaka Silver Wedding Rites Celebrate Bloomers
A memorable silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs A J Bloomer of East Railroad avenue Mishawaka was celebrated Saturday evening with thirty five guests and a splendid dinner.
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Mishawaka
A. J. Bloomer
Elkhart Institute Closes for Holiday Vacation
Elkhart Institute closes tomorrow for a two week holiday recess. Students will leave for home to spend the holidays. Byers travels to Las Lina Zook and Archbold Fulto are mentioned in the unread portion of the text.
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Elkhart Institute
Byers
Zook
Prec ‘Archbold
Fulto
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