Conductor James Connolly Killed In Osceola Crash
A freight collision east of Osceola injures Brakeman John Lauby and fatally harms Conductor James Connolly. Connolly dies at home after describing blame on engine 544 crew engineer John Goldsworthy and fireman W J Stevens. Lauby survives with injuries. both men were brought to Elkhart for care.
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Vnday
Jas. Connolly
John Lauby
Lauby
Connolly
Hickory Street
Short
Holland
Hoors
Osceola
Goldsworthy
Oscesin
Dnt
Becare Wanker
Death ends suffering of Mrs Mary Ann Peasecker
Mrs Mary Ann Peasecker aged 57 died yesterday at the home of her daughter Mrs R R Hauenstein on West Franklin street after a five month illness and five operations. She formerly lived near Elkhart and is survived by husband and five children: Mrs R R Hauenstein Mrs Minnie Fergi son William Milo and Charles. Funeral at 10 30 tomorrow from the Hauenstein home with Rev S J Tomlinson officiating.
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Mary Ann Peasecker
R. R. Hauenstein
West Franklin Street
Elkhart
Minnie Fergison
William
Milo
Charles
Hauenstein
J. Tomlinson
Indian Chief Among Eight Drunks Arrested Saturday Night
Police rounded up eight intoxicated individuals, including Charles Pokagan, chief of the Pottawatomie Indians, who allegedly obtained liquor from Enkhart saloonkeepers. He faced a $10 fine but, with two others, went to jail due to lack of funds. one payer covered a share and three others paid their fines.
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Charles Pokagan
Pottawatomie
Two Goshen Deaths and a Prize for Dr Peck
Mrs Katherine Baker aged 76 died at Goshen of erysipelas leaving a husband and four children after 57 years in the county. Mrs David Berkey aged 76 also died at Goshen. Surviving are a husband and four children. Dr M Eva Peck of Goshen, noted woman physician, has won a $500 puzzle prize from the Brown Book Publishing Company of Boston.
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Katherine Baker
Goshen
David Berkey
M. Eva Peck
Brown’ Book Publishing
Boston
Men Deny Knowledge of Caldwell Attack in Ohio Case
Cleveland report states Dan Hanna and companion Winder deny involvement in the Caldwell assault. They claim they were never off the car during the incident Saturday morning. Charleston dispatch notes Caldwell remains bedbound and will not drop the case, with suspects named Hanna and Winder.
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Cleveland
Dan Hanna
Winder
Caldwell
Charleston
W. Va
Hanna
Unprecedented Tide Recedes Fast Drags Venice Canals Dry
For two days the tide in Venice surged seaward so rapidly that canals including the grand canal nearly dried. Steamers and gondolas were stranded in mud until water returned. Foundations of palaces and houses stood exposed due to the drying channels.
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Venice
Grand Canal
Roosevelt Nominates Cortelyou for Commerce and Labor
President Roosevelt sent to the senate the nomination of Secretary Cortelyou to head the new Department of Commerce and Labor. It is reported that James Garfield son of the martyr and current civil service commissioner will be appointed commissioner of corporations in the department.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Senate
Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
James Garfield
Collier Alexander Shaft Breaks 300 Miles East of Bahamas
The navy department received a dispatch from the Delaware breakwater collier at Alexanders stating the shaft broke on February 10, 300 miles east of the Bahamas. Signed by Adamson the first officer who was aboard the steamship Schley, the Alexander was completing a trip around the horn from the Pacific coast.
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Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Alexanders
Bahamas
Adamson
Schley
Alexander
Horn
Pacific Coast
Will Adjust American Claims in Venezuela Protocol
Washington February 16. Minister Bowen and Venezuelan representatives met the state department solicitor to arrange terms of a protocol establishing a commission to adjust American citizen claims in Venezuela.
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Washington, D. C
Bowen
Venezuela
State Department
Miners Blown to Atoms in Waubaska Mine Explosion
In Neno Nevada on February 16 a group of miners thawing powder in a Waubaska mine were killed in a massive explosion. The blast was so severe that officials cannot yet determine the death toll and will conduct an investigation.
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Neno
Nevada
Waubaska
Veteran Chicago Fire Chief Dennis Sweeney Dies
Chicago resident Dennis Sweeney a longtime fireman aged veteran served fifty years in the department and led as chief for twenty two years until his 1901 retirement. He died this morning at Chicago hospital from kidney disease.
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Chicago, Ill
Dennis Swenie
Chicago
Weathering Sleet Halts Lines and Trains in Columbus
Sleet cut all communication with Columbus Ohio on February 16. Wires are down and trains run slow or are abandoned as railway wires fail.
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Columbus
Ohio
Roof Caves at Republic Iron Plant in Alexandria
A snow laden roof collapsed at the Republic Iron and Steel mill in Alexandria Indiana early today causing heavy damage and leaving about four hundred workers idle.
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Alexandria
Ind
Republic Iron & Steel
Blizzard Paralyses New York Streets and Wires
The blizzard continues in New York on February 16 blocking street traffic and severely interfering with all wire communication. Some directions are cut off, leaving the city in a state of disrupted services and limited movement.
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New York
Storm Sweeps Kentucky Amid Fears of Suffering
The heaviest storm in years is sweeping Kentucky with Bowling Green reporting severe conditions and officials fearing widespread suffering and loss across the state.
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Kentucky
Bowling Green
Four sailors remanded again in Veronica piracy case
Four sailors of the barque Veronica were remanded again today for eight days on piracy charges in Liverpool.
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Liverpool
Veronica
Baer Improves After Illness From Speech
Philadelphia report states Baer, previously ill with the grip after addressing the commission, is better today. The brief update notes his condition has improved since the illness began following the speech.
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Philadelphia
Baer
Commission
Condensed Hysleriaris: Feb activity in Constantinople
Reports from Constantinople indicate rising fear of a Balean uprising. Authorities have ordered preparations for a six month campaign as tensions mount.
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Constantinople
Henderson Not Giving Bond in Bigamage Suit
Richard Murphy seeks 10000 damages against Goshen Rubber Co in a general court news item. The plaintiff asserts injuries and requests bond status update as the case proceeds.
Turner to defend ex City Judge Henderson in jail
Tuesday's Daily Attorney P L reports Turner visited ex City Judge Charles Henderson at the county jail this morning and announced he will represent the accused. Henderson has not posted bail and is expected to stay in jail until the trial date.
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P. L
Turner
Charles Henderson
Henderson
Murphy Sues Goshen Rubber for 19090 Damages
Richard Murphy sues Goshen Rubber Company for 19090 dollars claiming personal injuries after losing a left hand while operating machinery in the defendant's employ last spring.
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Dodge & Dodge Today
Richard Murphy
Goshen Rubber Company
Murphy
Rev Cassius C Cissell sues Kauffman for accounting
Berker and Zigler file suit in circuit court seeking $600 judgment for money had and received with an attachment affidavit. Amended complaint will allege Cissell bought stock in the Syracuse Woman Telephone Co misrepresented by Kauffman now of Zion City. Kuhn also sues for $550.
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Berker & Zigler
Cassius C. Cissell
John F. B. Kauffman
Zion City
Rev. Cissell
Wome Telephone Company
Syracuse
Rev. D. A. Kuhn
Fire guts Elkhart home of Holly Miller in Allendale addition
Fire at 4 AM Sunday gutted the Allendale addition residence of Holly Miller formerly of Goshen now in Ringlets. Miller escaped in a night shirt after flames consumed beds and clothing. Loss about 1 000 with a 490 policy on goods. building insured by W D Mann. Mrs Miller visiting Goshen. J N Ferry absent.
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Goshen Democrat
Elkhart
Holly Miller
Goshen
Rilkinset
IfRler
Kelly Foundry
Allendale Addition
Miller
W.D. Mann
Sunday Ball Killed in Indiana Senate
The Indiana senate killed a Sunday baseball bill amid betrayal claims. Senator Kittinger led the opposition while Fortune voted for postponement to allow a reconsideration. Six supporters were absent, and the judiciary committee had urged passage before the measure fell to its enemies.
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Indiana
Senate
Senators
Kittinger
Judiciary Committee
Fortune
Dam Bill Approved by House Committee in D C
Washington February 17 The house committee on interstate and foreign commerce has reported favorably the bill relating to dams and river systems. The measure seeks to regulate construction and safety standards for dam projects with potential interstate implications. The action indicates progression toward a fuller house vote.
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Washington, D. C
House
Tensions Rise Over Dams on St. Joseph River
Commercial interests along the St. Joseph river have long been at odds over dam and bridge projects. The dispute spans several years as local industry seeks favorable access while opponents cite environmental and public-works concerns.
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St. Joseph River
Lake Shore switches push for conductor dismissals
The Lake Shore company launched a campaign targeting conductors with ten set for dismissal for ticket scalping and other alleged misconduct. Four have already been removed, including Wash Brown of Elkhart and Fort Wayne, Dave Myers and Lester Reed of Toledo.
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Lake Shore Company
Severe Cold Hits Midwest and South With Widespread Damage
Chicago reports temperatures ten below zero as stock trains stall on routes and cattle die in transit. Sheep perish in transit and two passenger trains are snowed in near Near and Hutchinson, Kansas. Mobile, Alabama sees ten degrees below freezing threatening orange crops and early fruit.
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Chicago
Northwest
Hutchison, Kan
Mobile
Alabama
Winter storm tightens grip on New England region
The storm concentrates in the New England area with telegraph lines down, trains abandoned or delayed, a heavy snowfall continuing, and hardships growing for the poor amid freezing conditions.
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New England
Winter Storm Paralyzes Ohio Rail and Wires
Columbus reports a fierce storm with temperatures two degrees below zero. Trains are halted and only a few telegraph wires operate as Ohio endures the harshest winter weather yet.
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Columbus
Ohio
Six Below at St Louis Storm Keeps City Snowbound
A severe winter storm hits St Louis Missouri with six inches expected, closing schools and delaying travel as residents brace for heavy snowfall and cold conditions. Authorities warn of slick roads and power outages in the February weather bulletin.
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St. Louis
Monongahela Flood Impacts Pittsburg Steel Mills
The De-Wees' wood mill of the American Sheet Steel Company in Pittsburg is flooded by rising Monongahela waters. About 20,000 men are thrown out of employment as thousands of dollars in damage and ruined steel result. The river continues to rise and other mills may close soon.
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Pittsburg
de- Wees
American Sheet Steel Company
Monongahela
River Flood Surges Near Maysville and Ohio River
Snow blankets the area as the Ohio River rises five feet overnight in Maysville and nearby Moearsville Kentucky. Residents report the river climbing at about four inches per hour and anticipate further increases as conditions persist.
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Maysville
Moearsville
Ohio River
River crest threatens Chis as merchants move goods
Cincinnati officials warn the Chi River will exceed flood danger levels within hours. Merchants begin removing goods as the weather remains clear and cold.
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Cincinnati
Chis River
King Edward Opens Parliament in London Speech
King Edward opened parliament at 1 30 pm addressing Alaska boundary dispute satisfaction with a treaty and Venezuelan blockade withdrawal. He warned on Turkey to reforms in the Sultan and noted Aden tribunal boundary settlement regret. He cited Somaliland with Italy and called South Africa progress most satisfactory.
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Edward
London
Alaska
Turkey
Aden Tribunal
Italy
South Africa
Fire in Congress Hall Subdues Quickly in Washington
A fire was found in the northeast corridor of the House of Representatives building shortly after noon. Crossed wires burned insulation and produced smoke but the water brigade quickly extinguished the flames. Damage was practically nothing.
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Congress Hall
Washington, D. C
Hall
House of Representatives
Water Brigade
Creatore’s Career in Doubt After Illness
Cincinnati February 17 doctors fear Italian bandmaster Creatore may lose his hearing due to Sunday illness. If his hearing fails his career could end, as physicians express grave concerns about his prognosis and future performances.
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Creatores
Cincinnati
Creatore
Butte Men Admit Burlington Train Heist In County Case
George Cole and George Howard confess to the recovery of the Burlington train loot and plan to plead guilty. The bullion was valued at 75 dollars in the early report.
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Butte City
Mont
George Cole
George Howard
Will
Washington Compunisation Report Delays Communique
Washington DC February 170. For hours there has been no wire communication in any direction as a storm and sleet rage.
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Washington
Washington, D. C
State Senator Burns Remembered as Labor Champion and Bravery
The Indianapolis based Republican state senator died Saturday while serving his second term. He was hailed as a friend of labor and a foe of the garnishee bill and urged passage of a city charter school board change. A Civil War act of bravery earned him a first lieutenant's commission after swimming a river to destroy a pontoon bridge.
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Burns
Indianapolis
State Senate
Barlow
South Bend
Hendricks County
Senate
Senator Burns
Senator Fairbanks
United States Senate
Senator Barlow
Tenth Wisconsin Regiment
Chattahoochie River
Burne
Wisconsin Regiment
Community Notes From Osolo Area Social Visits
Osolo News reports a group at Ed Riggles home near Goshen for an oyster supper last Thursday. Local educators and pupils visited nearby schools, including Ulery and Willowdale, on Friday evening. Mervin Dills of the Lake Shore railroad is listed as ill at his Genio Township home. Frank Brusman and family joined Will Neu and family in Elkhart for Sunday. Miss Mabel Hilbish returned from Chicago where she studied at the Musical College. Myrtie Curtis, visiting Elkhart, came home Saturday. Lewis Berth and family spent Sunday with his parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Bertch of Zion.
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F. P. Curtis
O. F. Brusman
Ed Riggles
Goshen
Benden
Ulery School
Dig
Lake Shore
Genio Township
Frank Brusman
Will Neu
Elkhart
Mabel Hilbish
Chicago
Uesday
The
Musical College
Myrtie Curtis
Lewis Berth
Ahd
Thomas
Bertch
Zion
Real Estate Transfers Listed For Susie Ray and Others
Real estate transfers appear with Susie Ray Beardsley Chamberlain and grantors grant Scarer and wife to Mary Ne Heeter for land in 2000. Names and property details reflect typical transfers in the notices.
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Susie
Ray
Beardsley, Chamberlain
Jois Ine EY Grant Scarer
Mary
Ne Heeter
Land
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Front Navy Yard
Wallace Randolph
Littlefield
Sulzer
Mary Ann Beasecker
Carrie’ Bishop
Wells
Carrie . “Bis
Swenie
Perry L. Turner
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Joseph River
Pittsburo
LABOR
Fairbanks
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