Arbitration proposal rejected in Indiana Railway strike
Strikers offered to arbitrate with five members two chosen by workers and two by the company with a fifth to be named. Indiana Railway officials led by J McM Smith refused there was nothing to arbitrate. Walter Brown Elkhart and Joseph E Williams South Bend were named as arbitrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railway Company
McM. Smith
Walter Brown
Elkhart
Joseph E. Williams
South Bend
National Grocers’ Association
J. McM. Smith
Alfendale
Marion
Third Streets
Conde
Indiana Railway Co
Indiana
Board of Arbitration
Ind
Joseph EB. Williams
RE. G. Buckley
KH. T. Golder
C. B. Herrington
P. A. Miller
Strikers Pledge Support while Guarding Property
Kimbark Employes pledge unanimous support for the strikers in the ongoing strike and refuse to ride street cars until it ends, while condemning any property destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimbark
Tullard Woodard Sued Over 5000 Dollar Damages
Theodore A. Zalaska sues Tullar J. Woodard in circuit court claiming January 30 incident caused lasting injuries to Con stance Zalaska and deprived her husband and six children of her care and services. The suit seeks damages for permanent injuries and related losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tullard Woodard
Theodore A. Zalaska
Tullar J. Woodard
Bilkhart
Constance Zalaska
Appeal Is Filed In Elkhart Knitting Company Case
The American Credit and Indemnity Company sues John W. Ellis and others in the Elkhart circuit court over alleged misrepresentation of Eagle Knitting Company finances. The case, appealed from September term, seeks about 5000 dollars. J. S. Dodge represents the plaintiff. Perry L. Turner the defendants. Court Reporter L. H. Reverle and County Clerk M. H. Kinnaw filed the transcript. The Beargrass Wa alen Mill of Louisville, Kentucky, had been indemnified for a loss of about 4000 dollars related to the Magle Knitting Company insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Credit & Indemnity Company
Old Eagle ‘Knitting Company of
Elkhart
Bearcrass Waalen Mill Company
Louisville
Kentucky
Magle Knitting Company
Beargrass Company
Eagle Knitting Company
L. H. Reverle
M. H. Kinnew
J. S. Dodge
Perry L. Turner
Divorce case continued to March term in county court
Attorneys P L Turner and Judge Clyde Raymer took part in a skirmish before Special Judge A Deahl over the divorce of Elizabeth Long and William Long. Judge Raymer pressed to hear the case this week while witness fees remained unpaid, so the matter was continued to the first day of the March term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. L. Turner
Clyde Raymer
A. Deahl
Elizabeth Long
William Long
Raymer
Ridenhour Divorce Suit Filed in Amelia II Circuit Court
Attorney P. J. Turner filed for divorce in Amelia II circuit court, Ridenhour versus James A Ridenhour, charging abandonment. The Elkhart couple married June 6, 1881 and separated in March 39, with details provided in the suit.
Real estate transfers in Elkhart area parcels and sums
Jacob Rohrer by heirs transfers part of two lots in Jackson township to Mary E. Ryan for 4250 dollars. Fremont Thomas and wife sell lots 21 and 22 in Thomas addition Elkhart to Samuel Hoke and wife Georgiana for 500 dollars. May Thomas and wife sell lot 17 in Thomas addition Elkhart to Samuel Hoke and wife Georgiana for 300 dollars. Thomas Anderson and wife convey part of a lot in East Elkhart to Max D. Ratner and wife Anna for 1600 dollars. Bessie Brothers by guardian to Mary E. Ryan conveys part of a Jackson township lot for 150 dollars. Leonard W. Whitehead by guardian to Mary E. Ryan conveys the same land as last description for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Rohrer
Mary E. Ryan
Jackson Township
Fremont Thomas
Samuel Hoke
Georgiana
Thomas Addition
Elkhart
May Thomas
Sam Hoke
Thomas
Thomas Anderson
Max D. Ratner
Anna
East Elkhart
Bessie Brothers
Leonard W. Whitehead
Toledo Chicago Line Nears Through Electric Railway
Luther Allen of Cleveland and J R Seagrace of Toledo announce a Wall Street backed plan to join Chicago Toledo and Cleveland interests into a through electric railway using the Garrett Auburn Northern, Chicago Indiana Airline and Indiana Railway companies with a community of interest and ample capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Luther Allen
Cleveland
J. R. Seagrace
Toledo
Wall Street
Garrett, Auburn & Northern Railway
Chicago & Indiana
Indiana Railway Company
Diplomatic Note Sent After Bowen Meeting With Ambassadors
Following a conference with the Italian German and English ambassadors a note was dispatched to Italy England and Germany outlining the agreement reached and requesting permission to sign a protocol along these lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bowen
Italy
England
Germany
Explosion at Eckhart Packing Factory Kills Three
A large ammonia tank exploded at the Eckhart Packing factory in Fort Wayne Indiana. The blast wrecked the ice plant and damaged the cold storage building. Three workers Henry Piepen James Voltz and Oliver Matthews were killed in the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Amonia
Eckhart
Henry Piepen
James Voltz
Oliver Matthews
Morocco Pretender Retreat Reported in Dispatches
Telegrams from Madrid dated January 29 report the pretender in full retreat according to Morocco dispatches. The brief item notes movement and status without further detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Morocco
Philadelphia cases closed as strike probe opens on rail mine
Philadelphia January 29 independence operators cases closed before the coal strike commission. The Philadelphia and Reading railroad case opened with testimony from John Beith general superintendent of the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Coal Strike Commission
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad
John Beith
Henry Norman Granted Divorce From Wife for Misconduct
London reports Henry Norman author and member of parliament was granted a divorce today on grounds of misconduct with Edward Fitzgerald author and traveler. Norman long served as Washington correspondent for a London newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Henry Norman
Edward Fitzgerald
Norman
Washington
Bandits slain by villagers near Keiff after siege
Twenty robbers terrorizing the area near Keiff were surrounded in a cab by villagers this morning and beaten to death. Their bodies were afterward burned in Moscow on January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Keiff
Engineer Davis Dead After Express Collision
Plainfield New Jersey January 29 engineer James Davis of the Philadelphia River who was aboard the eastern express when it crashed Tuesday night killing twenty died this morning. the accident occurred when the train struck a buffer or obstacle on the track and the engineer perished from injuries sustained in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Engineer Davis
Plainfield
N. J
James Davis
Philadelphia Fiver
Eastern Express
Death notice of Charles Funk of Edwardsburg
Mrs Porter receives telegram announcing the death of her cousin Charles Funk of Edwardsburg. Funk was known for an accident years ago at Mishawaka that cost him both legs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter. Turner
Edwardsburg
Charles. Funk
Mishawaka
Union Labor Will Lend Financial Aid to Striking Workers
The Indiana Railway Company strike continues as officials face slow car service and public reluctance to ride. Union locals in Elkhart Goshen South Bend Mishawaka plan a February benefit at Hoffmans hall to support strikers while possible arbitration delays loom. A cowardly assault on 17 year old Delbert Cole near a foundry adds tension amid negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Railway Company
Elkhart
Main Street
Goshen
South Bend
Mishawaka
Hoffman’s Hall
Delbert Cole
G. B. Cole
Allendale
Trian
Pinkerton
Young Cole
Kelly Foundry
Billy
Cole
Strikers Rally in Goshen Over Car Strike
J McM Smith states slugging not by company employee and that strike may be over. Strikers accuse a Main Street restaurateur of scab activity while Goshen residents distribute hand bills and plan a citizens meeting with speakers including Rezin Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. McM. Smith
Riverside
Goshen
Rezin
Orr
Sees Danger to Passengers in Local Car Strike
An Elkhart letter warns residents to avoid cars run by scab labor amid a strike. The writer labels the motorman as inexperienced and a track greaser and blames unsafe service on scab workers and strike tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Court Brevities: Smiths Divorce Suit Alleges Desertion
Catherine Smith sues John Smith for divorce alleging desertion. The court is asked to require administrator James H. McGowan to pay money into court for the plaintiff s support. Defendant now resides in Benton Harbor while Mrs Smith lives in LaGrange County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Smith
John Smith
John
James H. McGowan
Benton Harbor
Leander Anderson Files Exceptions in Guardian Case
Leander Anderson has filed exceptions to the report of James L. Harmon, guardian of James Mather. The case was set for March 7 for hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leander Anderson
James L. Harmon
James Mather
Estate of Lucy E Crane Closed After Filing
The report of Charles E. Crane as administrator of Lucy E Crane is filed today and the estate is closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Crane
Lucy E. Crane
Court Adjourns. Next Term Starts March 2
The court adjourned today and announced the next term will begin on March 2. Legal proceedings resume with schedules to be set by the court clerk.
Land Transfers Reported in Union and Goshen Areas
Property deeds show multiple transfers including David H Anglemeyer and wife to Milton Mishler for lots in Union Township at 1680 dollars. Solomon Hier and wife to Jacob F Baker for NW Section 29 in Jackson Township at 8800 dollars. Eli D Housouer and wife to Emanuel H Yoder for part of Hetzlers 3rd in Nappanee at 600 dollars. Minnie K Wilden to Mariane Van Der Maas for 162 East Goshen at 300 dollars. Lydia A Foster and husband to Ira and Cora B Noel for a part lot in Goshen at 3600 dollars. David H Rohrer and wife to Earl G C Rice for part lot 58 in North Elkhart at 1 dollar. Earl C Rice to David H Rohrer and Mary E his wife for part lot 58 in North Elkhart at 1 dollar. Reuben Trimmer and wife to D F Wert and Elizabeth his wife for lots 16 and 17 in Trimmer's subdivision Goshen at 650 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Anglemeyer
Milton Mishler
Union
Solomon Hier
Jacob F. Baker
Jackson Tp
Eli D. Housouer
Emanuel H. Yoder
Hetzler
Minnie K. Wilden
Mariane van der Maas
East Goshen
Lydia A. Foster
Ira
Cora B. Noel
Goshen
David H. Rohrer
Earl GC. Rice
North Elkhart
Earl C. Rice
Mary E
Reuben
Trimmer
D. F. Wert
Hlizabeth
Greatest baby medicine marketed by Houseworth Bros
A description notes baby sleeps and grows while mam ma rests if Rocky Mountain Tea is given. It proclaims the product as the greatest baby medicine offered by Houseworth Bros, priced at 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Compton Sentenced to Prison for Grand Larceny
Kenyon Compton, 65, of Elkhart, convicted by a South Bend jury of stealing cattle from a St. Joseph farm, was escorted to Michigan City prison yesterday by Sheriff Schuyler Robertson to begin a sentence of from one to fourteen years for grand larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Kenyon Compton
Elkhart
South Bend
St. Joseph
Michigan City
Schuyler Robertson
Divorce Granted to Husband in Elkhart Case
John Hultin was granted a divorce from Wilhelmina Hultin on his cross complaint. The divorce followed a prior denial by Judge Ferrall. The case involved accusations of cruelty and infidelity and featured sensational testimony, including an Elkhart police officer being named in the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hultin
Wilhelmina Hultin
Elkhart
Hustin
Deah
Ferrall
Elkhart man released after jail for alimony violation
Alvin Nusbaum of Elk Hart was freed after eighty days in jail for nonpayment of court ordered alimony. He paid 48 dollars provided by his brother, then was immediately taken by the St Joseph County sheriff to South Bend where he faces a rape charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Nusbaum
Elkhart
St. Joseph County
South Bend
Brandon Divorce Granted
Ada Brandon was granted a divorce today from Harry Brandon in a court action. The ruling ends their marriage and transfers any related relief as ordered by the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon
Ada Brandon
Harry
Weaver mortgage foreclosure suit filed by Himebaugh agency
Harley Himebaugh through Hughes and Arnold files suit to foreclose a mortgage on David and Levina Weaver. Judgement demanded for four hundred dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Himebaugh
Hughes & Arnold
David Weaver
Levina Weaver
Attorneys file final reports for estate discharge
Attorneys Hughes and Arnold for the administrators of the estate of Pene lope Erb and Homer G. Watson have filed final reports and the administrators have been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes & Arnold
Penelope Erb
Homer G. Watson
Death of Lewis Pickering One of Elkhart County's Oldest Residents
Lewis W. Pickering died at his home near the city at age 72 from kidney trouble. Born in Frankfort Pennsylvania in 1832, he settled in the area in 1852 and farmed the last 20 years. A Civil War veteran, he kept a flag sewn by Elkhart women and served as clerk to Sutler S. S. Strong of the 148th Indiana. Survived by a son Samuel W. Pickering of South Bend, plus a brother and sister in Philadelphia. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Monday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis W. Pickering
Eilkhart County
Mr. Pickering
Frankfort
Maria E. Davis
Frances E. Strong
Receiver Sought for Chicago Rock Island & Pacific
J Hamilton Lewis, a Rock Island stockholder, petitions Jan 31 requesting a receiver to seize the road stock and bonds of the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific and halt an alleged illegal reorganization scheme. Defendants listed include Marshall Field R R Cable William H Moore William Leeds Daniel Reid Henry Frick Ogden Mills James Moore Central Trust Co of NY and other company directors. The petition alleges a public swindle through overvalued stock sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Chicago
J. Hamilton Lewis
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
Marshall Field
R. R. Cable
William H. Moore
William Leeds
Daniel Reid
Henry Frick
Ogden Mills
James Moore
The
Central Trust Company of New York
Lewis
British cruiser Pioneer collides with torpedo destroyer near Corfu
In the Mediterranean off Corfu a collision between the British cruiser Pioneer and a torpedo boat destroyer left two sailors dead and thirteen missing. Official reports say casualties are not yet definite, with two bodies recovered among the injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corfu
Pioneer
Mediterranean
Torpedo boat destroys crew aboard sinking ship
The account describes a destroyer rammed and tipped over, sending crew into the sea. Some were rescued while others remained trapped below the hatches and presumably drowned. The torpedo boat destroyer carried about sixty men.
Lucania Sighted After Earlier Anxiety Over Arrival
Queenstown January 31 reports the Cunard liner Lucania from New York was overdue but later sighted off Fastnet at seven o clock. Cunard officials said they felt no anxiety about the ship’s safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Cunard
Lucania
New York
Fastnet
Senate set to tackle Hood bill and key measures
In Washington on January 31 the senate may end the vexatious statehood bill then move to the immigration bill in the house. The Lessler bribery report and the anti trust bill are also expected to come up this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Lessler
Big Mine Robbery Revealed
Baker City Oregon January 31 A giant mine robbery was revealed by the arrest of Peter Peterson an employee of the Columbia who confessed that 100000 dollars worth of ore was stolen in the past few months from the Columbia White Fawn Golconda Bonanza North Pole and other mines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker City
Oregon
Peter Peterson
Columbia
White Fawn
Golconda
Bonanza
North Pole
Chamberblain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberblain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse and invigorate the stomach regulate bowels restore appetite and promote a positive view of life. Sold by Houseworth stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberblain
Houseworth Sros
Senator Hanna Stricken Ill in Washington
Senator Hanna remains confined to his Washington apartments with grippe. His doctor orders absolute quiet for several days and no callers are to be admitted this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Washington, D. C
Grippe
Pain Balm Promises Quick Healing for Wounds
The ad urges prompt use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm to prevent blood poisoning after cuts bruises and burns. It markets an antiseptic liniment for wounds and notes availability from Houseworth Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
Pope's Close Friend Killed in Fall
Rome January 31 Archbishop Necker secretary of St Peter's church was killed instantly by a fall from stairs at his home. The Pope who was close to Necker was greatly shocked by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Rome
Archbishop Neckers
St. Peter’s Church
Necker
$100 Dr E Detchon Anti Diuretic
Advertisement promotes Dr E Detchon's Anti Diuretic claiming it helps children who bed wet and sleep through it. states price at $1 and lists C H Leonard druggist Elkhart Indiana as seller.
Street Car Strike Threatened in San Francisco
San Francisco street car workers threaten another strike on January 31 demanding a change in how conductors’ cash is counted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Offered at 75 Cents
An advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It says the treatment removes the cause and the disease promptly, with immediate relief after the first dose. Sold by Chas. D. Rushton, druggist, 225 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. D. Rushton
South Main Street
Cape Rebel Visser to Be Hung for Treason
Capetown reports the punishment for Cape rebels remains unfinished and confirms that Visser, named as a rebel, will be hanged for treason and murder committed during the Boer War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capetown
Jan
Visser
Servian Government Plans Maced Campaign
Belgrade reports the Servian government plans an expected Macedonian campaign. Officials anticipate military operations and mobilization to address rising tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
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