Bank Failure in Indiana Leads to $1.094 Million Liabilities
Elkhart bank collapse triggers receiverships across six local industries. Net liabilities total about $1,093,950 with assets and debts roughly balanced in several firms. Public reaction includes financial strain on stockholders and broader market anxiety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indiana National Bank
Elkhart Paper Co
Capital
Buescher Manufacturing Co
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
National Manufacturing Co
Jewel Furnace Co
Acme Cycle Co
Death of Cass county pioneer David Beardsley
David Beardsley longtime Cass county Michigan farmer and one of the area’s oldest settlers died at his Sailor home at 10 30 this morning aged about 80 He leaves a widow and several children Ada and Clara reside in Elkhart Funeral plans have not been set He was well known in Elkhart and was a first cousin of Rufus Charles and Richard Beardsley all now deceased
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David Beardsley
Cass County
Mich
Sailor
Ada
Clara
Elkhart
Beardsley
Rufus
Charles
Richard Beardsley
Agreement Filed In Elkhart River Water Rights Case
A settlement filed before Special Judge W J Davis in the Demarest receivership suit against Elkhart Iron Works fixes water power ownership. It states Elkhart Iron Works holds 116 water power units, plaintiff 600 inches, and Jones and Burrett own 36 mechanical horsepower as priority rights in the river power.
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W. J. Davis
M. A. Demarest
Consolidated Paper & Bag Co
Elkhart Iron Works
Edmund B. Kerstetter
Abraham Upp
Charles Doty
H. W. Jones
Arthur Burrell
van Fleet & van Fleet
Perry L. Turner
Elkhart River
Jones and Burrett
Life on the Navajo Desert Hell
A vivid verse describes a devil tainting the Navajo desert with thorny trees and dangerous creatures. He enlarges horns on cattle, lengthens jackrabbits ears, and poisons bites of snakes and centipedes as heat reaches extreme highs. The landscape becomes a perilous, hellish realm for men and beasts alike.
Car Barn Bandits arraigned in crowded Chicago court
In a packed criminal court two dozen jurors listen as Marx Van dine Niedermeyer Frank Stewart and Roeski face charges for murder and a saloon hold up. The state seeks immediate trial while the defense requests postponement and separate trials. Continuance granted until tomorrow morning.
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Chicago
Marx
Vandine
Niedermeyer
John Johnson
Frank Stewart
Roeski
Livery Strike Talks Stall as Hearses Go Out Unmolested
Chicago December 28. Peace in the livery strike remains distant as liverymen refuse union arbitration. Several hearses were dispatched without incident, while owners threaten to prosecute anyone interfering with funerals under a state felonious offense law.
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Chicago
Teamsters
Admiralty asks reserve men to confirm telegraph summons address
Portsmouth England December 28 the admiralty issued a request for all reserve men to notify its address from which they can be summoned by telegraph for active service in light of the crisis in the far east.
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Portsmouth
England
Admiralty
Far East
Ice break damages vessels in Cincinnati harbor
A sudden harbor ice break in Cincinnati causes heavy damage to several vessels and destroys coal barges.
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Cincinnati
Special Courier Delivers To Russian Ambassador
A special courier arrived in London from St. Petersburg carrying important official dispatches for the Russian ambassador.
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London
St. Petersburg
Bomb Explosion Kills Eight in Rosinia House
A bomb ripped through a house in Rosinia near Naples this morning, killing eight people and wounding five others. Local authorities investigate the blast and its motives.
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Rome
Rosinia
Naples
Bank President to Turn Over Assets to Aid Depositors
President J L Brodrick of the Indiana National Bank notified Receiver Bosworth he will surrender all property for depositors. Deeds may be executed soon, with no exemption or remaining assets in Mrs Brodrick’s name. Estimated bank assets net about 25700, including Second Street residence, a half interest in Main Street blocks, and other downtown properties.
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J.L. Brodrick
Indiana National ‘Bank
Bosworth
Second Street
Equitable Building & Loan Association
Opera House
Main Street
Lexington
Peltire Hill
Lilly & Sons
Homer Brown & Son
Jackson
Mrs Letitia J. Anderson dies at 68 long-time city settler
Letitia J. Anderson widow of Postmaster Anderson and mother of seven children died at 3 15 pm after a brief illness described as resembling a stroke. Born in England she lived in Lions Iowa New York Michigan and finally the city arriving in the late 1860s. Survived by one son William and several nieces and nephews in England and Ireland. Funeral from 404 North Main Street at 2 pm tomorrow with Rev Light officiating. interment Grace Lawn.
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Letitia J. Anderson
Anderson
John
Sarah Stewart
James
Belfast
Ireland
Mrs. Anderson
England
Liverpool
New York
Lions
Iowa
Michigan
William
North Main Street
Grace Lawn
Inquests Filed by Coroner Dewey on Five Local Deaths
Coroner Dewey filed with the county clerk official reports in four inquests. Angeline Hillery of Goshen died by suicide by hanging. Baby Beckner of Benton died of natural causes without a physician present. Mrs. Bessie Carlson of Elkhart died by swallowing carbolic acid. Emanuel Hochstetler of Nappanee was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio train, with no blame on the company or its workers.
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Dewey
Angeline Hillery
Goshen
Baby Beckner
Benton
Bessie Carlson
Dlkhart
Emanuel Hochstetler
Nappanee
Woman dies amid morphine controversy over gallstone surgery
In Goshen and Millersburg reports, relatives contest the cause of Mrs. Schiddister death stating morphine injections used for gallstone pain led to unconsciousness and death. Officials note inflammation of the stomach and liver as the fatal factors while relatives press for investigation. The patient had expected gallstone surgery and faced possible blindness, leaving a message for her son. Dr Dewey said he had not been notified.
Quiet Indianapolis wedding ties Alberta Hunter and Ralph Evans
Miss Alberta Hunter and Mr. Ralph Evans were quietly married in Indianapolis this morning by Rev. Tomlinson, former pastor of the Christian church. Due to a recent bereavement the couple had no ceremony in Decatur, Illinois, where Evans is in business, and they traveled there after the nuptials. Both are well known and respected in the community.
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Alberta Hunter
Ralph Evans
Indianapolis
Tomlinson
Christian Church
Hunter
Mr. Evans
Decatur
Ill
Evans
Local names and ages listed in Goshen area notice
A readable list presents individuals with ages and towns: Leroy B. Cripe 23 Goshen Emma Annettie Kindle 19 Goshen Arden W. Mertz 26 Van Dyke Pa Anna Mae Benner 21 Elkhart David B. Mervin 25 Cassopolis Mich Catherine M. Brady 19 Cassopolis L. B. Shrener 25 Elkhart Lena L. Parritt 23 Blxhart Snowe Wolf 23 Ligonier Mary Sadie Groff 24 Wilkhart.
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Leroy B. Cripe
Goshen
Emma Annettie Kindle
Arden W. Mertz
van Dyke
Anna Mae Benner
Elkhart
David B. Mervin
Cassopolis
Mich
Catherine M. Brady
L. B. Shrener
Lena L. Parritt
Blxhart
Snowe
Wolf
Ligonier
Mary Sadie Groff
Wilkhart
Runyan Weaver Tie the Knot on Christmas Eve
Harry Runyan and Pearl Weaver united in marriage Christmas Eve at the Evangelical parsonage on Hickory street with Rev. J. O. Mosier officiating. Runyan works as a coppersmith for Lake Shore. Weaver was employed by Mishawaka Knitting Co. They will live with the bride’s parents in Hast Elkhari until spring.
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Harry Runyan
Pearl Weaver
Evangelical Parsonage
Hickory Street
J. O. Mosier
Watch Tower Church
Mr. Runyan
Lake Shore Company
Miss Weaver
Mishawaka Knitting Co
Mrs. Runyan
Hast Elkhari
Raise Rural Carriers Salaries Washington Telegram
A telegram from Washington reports calls to raise salaries for rural carriers. The message attributed to Sayer emphasizes improving pay and terms for postal workers serving rural routes.
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Washington
Sayer Im
Fireman Sues Lake Shore for 5000 Over Knee Injury War
Enoch Z Stalter of Elkhart a Lake Shore fireman filed suit this morning for breach of contract seeking 5000. He was injured September 10 1902 while his engine took water at Pine. The suit names Delos N Weaver and administrator Marion C Proctor as parties in a complex claim involving 8098 50 dollars and inheritance from Nicholas Weaver.
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Enoch Z. Stalter
Elkhart
Lake Shore
Stalter
Pine
Delos N. Weaver
Nicholas’. ‘Weaver
Marion C. Proctor
Lovejoy Moore wed at M. E. Parsonage Christmas Eve
Miss Bertha M. Moore and Edward D. Lovejoy were united in marriage by Rev Light at the Methodist parsonage Christmas Eve at 7 o clock. Lovejoy is employed at the Conn factory and they will reside with Mrs. Moore and Mr. Moore of South Third street.
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Bertha M. Moore
Edward D. Lovejoy
Light
Wealthy Farmer Marries Widow in Sailor Michigan
Uriah Luse a wealthy farmer residing 52 rods from Sailor Michigan wed Grace Alexander 27 formerly Miss Cornell last evening. The groom is 52. The ceremony was performed by Justice Minnich.
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Uriah Luse
Sailor, Mich
Grace Alexander
Sailor
Justice Minnich
Miss Cornell
Quiet Christmas Day Marriage of Miss Horridge and Mr Barton
Miss Mary Horridge and Mr Clarence Barton were quietly united in marriage at the bride’s home on Christmas Day at 10 30 o'clock. The couple plans to establish their future home in Elkhart.
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Mary Horridge
Clarence Barton
Elkhart
Miss Kate Scoles and Mr Samuel Stuart United in Marriage
Miss Kate Scoles and Mr Samuel Stuart were united in marriage yesterday in a small ceremony. The couple received congratulatory wishes from family and friends.
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Kate Scoles
Samuel ‘Stuart
Yester
Elkhart Subscribers Request Equal Courtesy From Home Phone
About a year ago the Wakarusa company built a direct line to Elkhart and offered free service to patrons. They expected the Home Phone company to extend the same courtesy to Elkhart subscribers, as it was understood Wakarusa would have acquiesced.
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Elkhart
Wakarusa ‘ Company
Wakarusa Company
Record Cold Worsens Across Chicago Region
A strong cold wave grips Chicago with subzero readings from 4 to 10 am and forecasts only modest relief. Duluth Minnesota hits 22 below. Medicine Hat oddly shows 26 above as officials note no immediate warmup.
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Chicago
The
Weather Bureau
Mercury
Duluth
Minn
Medicine Hat
Cold Wave Grips New York On December Morning
A cold wave hits New York early this morning with the weather bureau predicting the coldest night of the year. Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across the city as residents bundle up.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Sensational New Document in Dreyfus Case Discussed
Paris December 26. Counsel for Captain Dreyfus stated that documents in the present revision include a new one of sensational character. It is believed the court of cassation is more likely than ever to grant a third trial by court martial.
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Dreyfus
Paris
Insurgents March on San Domingo as German Fleet Lifts Eyes
Washington reports from the state department that dispatches from Minister Powell say insurgents are moving on San Domingo from Marcoris. The gunboat Newport has arrived, and the German fleet is expected tomorrow. Marcoris shows support for Jiminez.
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Washington
State Department
San Domingo
Powell
Marcoris
Newport
Jiminez
China to Aid Japan Alarms Russians in St Petersburg
A St Petersburg paper reports growing alarm that China may aid Japan against Russia. It notes Chinese soldiers at constant target practice, suggesting preparation for active duty.
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China
Japan
St. Petersburg
Russia
Railroaders Burned to Death in Kentucky Caboose Crash
Williamstown Kentucky December 26 Joseph Lux and Florence Crowley trainmen were cremated in their bunks when a red hot stove overturned after a collision in the caboose last night four others were badly hurt in the accident.
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Williamstown
Joseph Lux
Florence Crowley
Democrats in Congress split on presidential choice poll
The Times poll of Democratic members in Congress shows 42 favor Gorman, 31 Parker, 16 Cockrell, 3 Hearst, 3 Gray with others scattering or non-committal.
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New York
the Times
Congress
Gorman
Parker
Cockrell
Hearst
Gray
Hearses Protected as Strikers Pause in Chicago
In Chicago on December 26 funerals with hearses guarded by police proceeded without demonstrations by strikers. Authorities planned another attempt at arbitration to resolve the dispute.
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Chicago
National Bank Building Burns in Marietta Fire
The First National Bank building in Marietta Ohio burned this morning. The loss is 225000 dollars.
Court Orders in D. Ferrall Docket on Wednesday
Judge J D Ferrall docket lists cases including Cleveland Stone Co versus Frank Brumaugh on bond with a $125 finding for the plaintiff Jonathan Chapman foreclosure case awarded $578.67 and B B Stutz versus Elkhart County Loan and Trust Co with a $412 finding for the plaintiff.
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J. D.ferrall
Cleveland Stone Co
Frank Brum‘baugh
C. M. Immel
Jonathan Chapman
B. B. Stutz
Elkhart County
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Longcliff
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Navajo Desert
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Alm Schenck
Miss Seible
Henry Schenck
Mr. Schenck
Alma Schenck
West Milton
W. H. Anderson
Panion
Alma Schenk
Miss "Ae
M. E. Parsonage
Marriagge
St Louis
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