Taggart Triumphs in Indiana Democratic State Committee Battle
Indianapolis January reports Taggart wins 7 to 6 over Jackson for state committee chair with Jackson a Bryan ally. After forty ballots the anti-Taggart forces fail to unite, Storen switches from Heimberger to Jackson, while Taggart’s camp gains despite Bryan sentiment in the party.
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Indianapolis
Jan
National Democratic
Taggart
Stokes Jackson
State Committee
Jackson
Mark Storin
Thira
Adam Heimberger
Storen
Heimberger
Pliun
Bryan
Targeart
Indiana
Irwin
Bamphart
Erwin
Batphart
W. ST. O’brien
Aged Man Struck by Train Near Dunlaps on Lake Shore Road
Jacob Leer, 73, of Dunlaps, was killed when a Lake Shore freight struck him as he picked coal on the tracks near the electric railway power station. His body was found by neighbor W. J. Besecker after the westbound fast mail passed. no witnesses or train crew saw the accident.
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Dunlaps
Lake Shore
W. J. Besecker
Remodeling the Middlebury Street Bridge Work Starts
Work began this afternoon on the remodeling of the Middlebury street bridge. New plank flooring and 80 feet steel cross arms will be installed, with three weeks expected for completion. Streetcar service will be halted or rerouted, causing inconvenience.
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Middlebury Street
Statesmen Declare For Peace In House Dispute
In the House on the eve of Christmas adjournment, Representatives Williams of Mississippi and Permand of Missouri engaged in a physical encounter on the floor. The incident drew broad attention and is viewed as signaling their intentions regarding potential dissent or discharge.
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Washington
Williams
Mississippi
Missouri
Republican governor candidates set up HQ in Wabash
Charles W. Miller of Goshen and other Republican hopefuls have engaged rooms in Wabash to serve as headquarters during the Indiana Lincoln League meeting on February 12 to 13. It is expected that 1,000 or more people will attend.
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Charles W. Miller
Goshen
Wabash
Indiana Lincoln League
Divorce suit claims husband infidelity in court
Mrs. Iva Witham sues John Witham for divorce alleging infidelity. Papers filed in Superior Court by O. M. Conley name Rosy Nebro as a partner of Witham in guilt. She has one child seventeen months old and asks restoration of her former name Sechrist.
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Iva Witham
John Witham
O. M. Conley
Rosy Nebro
Witham
Preacher to Conduct Funeral Sermon for Mrs Bowlinger
Rev W C Brightmire traveled to Huntington to deliver the funeral sermon at the request of Mrs Mary Bowlinger an old friend and neighbor. Bowlinger died Tuesday in South Bend and Brightmire joined the funeral party in Huntington where he had known her since boyhood.
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W. CH. ‘Brightmire
Huntington
Mary Bowlinger
Funeral of Mr. Evans Arrives for Service in City
The remains of George Evans who died in Peru Wednesday morning will be brought to the city tomorrow arriving over the Big Four at 12 30 and taken to the home of A N Chamberlain 329 North Main Street where the funeral will be held at 3 20 o clock Rev Lewis S Hall of the Presbyterian church will officiate
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MR. Evans
George Evans
Peru
Tomoorrow
A. N. Chamberlain
North Main Street
Lewis S. Hall
The
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Trende Dies at 71 in South Main Home
Mrs. Mary Trende aged 71 died at 1 am from old age weakness at her daughter Mrs. Hackleman’s residence 122 South Main St. German born widow Longbrein leaves two daughters Mrs. Hackerman of Elkhart and Mrs. Ida Seifert of South Bend.
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Mary * Trende
Hackleman
South Main Street
Longbrein
Germany
Hackerman
Elkhart
Ida Seifert
South Bend
Revival at First Dimber Brethren Church Draws Attentive Faithful
Revival services at the First Dimber Brethren Church report strong attendance and spiritual interest. The pastor will preach tonight at 7:30 on the subject warming at the Devil's Fire, with services each evening including Saturday.
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Hastor
First Caucuses Set for Republican Precinct Meetings
Republicans plan the first precinct caucuses for 1908 tomorrow evening at 7 50. District meetings will elect committeemen and choose an alternate and a delegate to the district convention at South Bend. Concord township caucus at Elkhart city hall. Ten delegates to the Thirteenth district convention at South Bend on the 14th. Committeemen to meet Monday afternoon in Goshen to name a county chairman. Wilson Roose of Elkhart expected to be county central chair. John L. Moorman of Knox seen as district chairman with likely reelection and no opposition detected.
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South Bend
Concord Township
Wilson Roose
Elkhart
John L. Moorman
Knox
Philippine Based Divorce Sues Abandoning Husband
Mrs. Rosa Stuckman seeks divorce from William Stuckman alleging abandonment and cruelty in the Philippines. She claims lack of support over several years and is represented by Hughes & Arnold.
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Rosa Stuckman
William Stuckman
Philippines
Stuckman
Hughes & Arnold
U M Town Day Spaulding Plea at Ann Arbor Meeting
University of Michigan President Jas. BR Angell urged moral voting to support anti saloon laws at University Hall. He warned that mere legal bans fail without electing candidates who will enforce prohibition. Audience composed of townspeople discussed making Ann Arbor a dry town and debated the social impact of drink.
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U. OF M
Annn Arbor
Mich
Jas. BR. Angell
University Hall
Ann Arbor
Hearing Halted in Dotson Saloon License Plea Remonstrance Upheld
The board of county commissioners refused to hear further pleadings on George B. Dotson's saloon license request, upholding the Third ward remonstrance. County Attorney Gattshall argued against remonstrants using Gerster case rulings. The decision, awaiting appeal to the superior court, ends further hearings and spares months of legal fight. many local officials and civic leaders attended.
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Gerster
J H. State
R. &. Proctor
B. F. Deah
Gaktshall
W. Co. T. Oh
Wreck and Fire Hit Chicago Trains at Leavitt Street
One man killed and six injured as inbound and outbound Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul trains collided on Pennsylvania tracks at Leavitt Street. In Minneapolis a seven story Hartman Furnishing Company warehouse burned today with nearby buildings imperiled and the full fire department called out.
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Chicago
Minneapolis
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Leavitt Street
Plans for East Beardsley viaduct and grade crossing removal
City Engineer Smith drafts plans to open East Beardsley avenue to Johnson street and connect with Elkhart avenue. A viaduct over Big Four tracks and a tail race from power plants are included to achieve 21 feet clearance. The Board of Public Works urges timely completion as spring work begins.
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Beardsley Avenue
Johnson Street
Elkhart Avenue
Smith
Board of Public Works
Riverside
Iludiana
Michigan
Electric Company
Christiana Creek
Elkhart and Western
Elkhart
Elkhart Delegates to Water Congress
Elkhart will be represented at the National River and Harbor Congress in Indianapolis on January 21 and 22. Mayor C. T. Greene invited the city and appointed James A. Bell C. M. Lounsberry and H. A Arnold to attend to press Indiana's claim for a proportional share of national waterway funding.
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Elkhart
National River and Harbor Congress
Indianapolis
C. T. Greene
James A. Bell
C. M. Lounsberry
BH. A.arnold
Insanity case unresolved woman records call to police
A disorder case involves a woman whose situation prompts police involvement after an ambiguous telephone call. Details remain unclear as investigators review the incident.
Explosion in Oil Tool House Kills Worker in 1900s Incident
A laborer carrying a lit torch entered a lubricant room to fetch crude oil when a flash ignited, causing a massive fire that damaged sixteen locomotives and two Lake Shore roundhouses. William Schemberger, 18, died from his burns. several workers were injured. Estimated property loss exceeds $500,000 with substantial engine damage including three Twentieth Century Limited locomotives. Firefighters from city and Lake Shore crews fought the blaze for hours, limiting spread to two sections.
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Lake Shore
William Schemberger
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Jacob Leer
Mr. Leer
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Dotson
Board of County Com
George B. Dotson
Third Ward
County
Gattshall
Coffman
Boston Herald
Engineer Smith
William Reed
Division Street
Wilcox
James Monks
Charles Mentzer
William J. McDonelly
Polock Bill
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