Unfortunate Insane Man Is Taken to Jail After Violent Outburst
Police respond to Peter Payne at 821 Indiana Avenue as son David Payne 30 is found armed with a chair and swinging at imaginary foes. He is placed in jail under watch, with concerns about self harm and the lack of a padded cell. His mother’s fragile mind complicates possible removal to an asylum. The report also notes local political meeting plans and other brief items from Elkhart county.
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Peter Payne
Indiana Avenue
David
Sergt. Whiteman
Miller
Foc
Indianapolis
Sll
David Payne
Democratic Convention Chooses Delegates for Plymouth Meet
A large Democratic gathering at the county courthouse chose delegates for the Plymouth congressional convention to be held tomorrow. Names from Elkhart and other areas were selected, with Pierce Swart presiding and James Freeland present. The meeting debated township chairmen and postponed their election to a later session. Leaders including Col R M Johnson Hon L W Warner and Mayor Deahl urged selecting capable committeemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Plymouth
Elkhart
Pierce Swart
Democratic Central
James Freeland
Concord
T. Barney
James A. Bell
R. M. Johnson
H. 8
Chester
J. O. Beck
W. A. Miller
Lew Warner
Clinton
S. A. Hoover
J.J. Zollinger
Benton
W. H. Culp
Middlebury
W. W. Wise
York
B. M. Winegar
Washington
Frank Adams
Jefferson
A. Zigler
Jackson
J. W. Whitehead
Union
Gordon N. Murray
Garrison
John Skinner
Osolo
John H. Smith
Cleveland
Eix
Straub
Bango
John Cook
Olive
B. F. Melvin
Locke
John Hartman
Ex Deputy Recorder A E Salathie Dies in Wakarusa
Former deputy under Recorder Kronk, A E Salathie, aged about 72, died in Wakarusa Thursday night after paralysis. He was well known in the county and served years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Salathie
Kronk Soms
Wakarusa
Elkhart to Publish City History Memorial
The Daily Truth announces a project to compile a comprehensive history of Elkhart. Clarence W. Lee of Grand Rapids will direct the volume with support from local industrial leaders and citizens, with updates to follow in the newspaper.
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Truth
New England
Middle West
West
City of the Forks
Elkhart
Hikhart
Clarence W. Lee
Grand Rapids
Lee
Indiana
Daily Truth
Died of Injuries after Beardsley Grave Tree Fall
Henry Smith died from injuries after a tree fell near Beardsley’s grave Friday evening. Witnesses from FE& W train crew assisted and moved him to 800 Cassopolis street. he died at 12:05 AM. Born December 28, 1810 in Clermont County Ohio, he lived in Elk Hart since 1866 and left a long line of paper industry work. Survived by wife Sarah A. and seven children. Funeral at Trinity M. E. Church Thursday at 2:30 PM with Rev. O H Brown officiating.
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Henry
Whatree
Cassopolis Street
Mr. Smith
Clermont County
Ohio
John Smith
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Richmond
Ind
Hamilton
Dayton
Columbus
Perrysburg
Elkhart
Smith
Sarah A
Mary Sheaf
Matilda Bearup
Jennie Smith
Lucy Brownell
Clly
Albert Smith
South Haven
Mich
Frank Smith
Daisy Enger
Rochester
N. Y
Trinity M. BE
O.H. Brown
Foreman Discharged for Breach of Faith at Riverside Factory
A Kimbark factory foreman on Riverside was fired last Saturday for misappropriating 27 dollars raised by workers for an injured colleague two weeks after the accident. He kept 14 dollars of the funds and gave 12.50 to the beneficiary, returning with 14.59 after a two hour deadline, and was not rehired.
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Kimbark
Riverside
Three Vagrants Arrested by Officers on Harrison Street
Officers Yoder detained three men on Harrison Street after they could not justify their actions. One man proved to be a known crook while the other two are believed to be tough. Vagrancy charges were filed.
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Yoder
Harrison Street
Conn Band Instrument Factory to Close for Sixty Days
The Conn band instrument factory will shut down this Saturday for a sixty day period to implement changes in the building. Machines will be introduced in the engraving department and fewer workers will be needed there after.
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Conn Band Instrument
Factory to Shut Down Temporarily Amid Dull Season
Eighteen employees will be dismissed as the band instrument factory announces a complete shutdown for the first time since the 1890s. Management cites a dull season and reduced demand, noting prior periods of overtime despite earlier continuous operation. The temporary closure ends a period of steady activity across several departments.
Reporter editor J E Sutton found dead in St Paul
J E Sutton editor of the Logansport Reporter was found dead in a chair at the top of a stairway in St Paul Minnesota. A revolver lay in his hand and a bullet wound was in his head. Authorities say business trouble likely drove the act. A card on his back spoke of inability to die and a hopeful message about living and being something. He had been returning from a trip to Portland Oregon when he reached St Paul Saturday.
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J. E. Sutton
the Reporter
Logansport
Ind
St. Paul
Minn
atSp.m
Sutton
Portland
Ore
Leginsport
St. Paul Saturdsay
Russell in Jeopardy From Consumptive Prisoner Doom
Charles Russell, jailed in Elxhart on complicity charges in the Vander lip diamond robbery, is deemed terminal by jail physician Dr. William N. Ash. The doctor warns his life could end within months if kept in confinement, though exposure could extend his years.
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Russell
Goshen
Charles Russell
Vanderlip
Elxhart
William N. Ash
Ash
Verdict in American Publishing Co. v Knuevels sets $26.33
Special Judge Anthony Deahl presided as the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff American Publishing Co. against Howard A. Knuevels for $26.33. The case, four trials in, ends with the plaintiff awarded judgment again after previous defendant win. Costs are now several hundred dollars and a motion for a new trial has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Deahl
American Publishing Company
Howard A. Knuevels
Warner Released and Re-Arrested on Rape Charge
Jed Warner raised his fine at noon but was re arrested on a rape charge by Matilda Lockwood. Trial set for tomorrow at 10. The Menges sisters return home and an officer will travel to Bristol to inform them of the trial time. The city faces expenses as witnesses are subpoenaed.
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Fred Warner
Stone Yard
Matilda Lockwood
Warner
Anna Menges
Jed Warner
Menges
Bristol
Insane man David Payne taken home after police custody
David Payne, described as insane, was collected by police yesterday and returned to his parents last night. Mrs Payne appealed tearfully at the station, and Supt Braden yielded. Payne has shown no violence since Saturday and is very weak, with life apparently fading.
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David Payne
Irregularities Alleged in Elkhart County Bids
County commissioners threw out bids for stationery supplies citing irregularities. The bid from BE J Marsh of Portland and the combined bid from News Printing and Burt Terry of Lafayette were discarded. New bids will be advertised for.
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Elkhart County
BE. J. Marsh
Portland
Ind
News Printing Company
Burt-Terry Company
Lafayette
Fire alarm at 207 State street ends quickly
A small fire alarm from box 28 at 11:45 a.m. sent the central fire department to the home of George Co. McMiller at 207 State Street. Sparks from the chimney set fire to the kitchen roof but the blaze was extinguished with a Babcock and caused very slight damage.
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Central Department
George Co. McMiller
State Street
Circuit Court Decision Reversed in Michigan Case
The Branch County Savings Bank of Michigan obtained a judgment against Alexander Pope in Birkhart circuit court. The appellate court ruled Friday, in a decision by Judge Comstock, to overturn the lower court ruling.
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Branch County Savings Bank
Michigan
Alexander Pope
Birkhart
Comstock
Expensive Fire Damages John Masson House
A gasoline stove explosion at 423 West Jefferson street caused a major house fire at 8 30 this morning. Mrs Masson suffered severe burns while neighbors helped, and firefighters battled flames to save the dwelling. Roof and second floor were ruined with substantial loss. insurance covers the structure but furniture is uninsured.
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John Masson
West
Jefferson Street
H. Danwell
Dru
Fleming
Bowman
Masson
Plymouth district convention elects Kruyer chairman
The 13th congressional district convention met at Kuhlen's hall Plymouth Indiana on January 9 1900 to choose a chairman and district state committee member. Results show Kruyer winning the chair after ballots and applause followed by his acceptance speech.
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Daniel MacDonald
Plymouth Democrat
State Central
B. F. Shively
George F. Barney
E. A. Carpenter
James A. Bell
Elkhart
13Th Congressional District
State Central Committee
Kuhlen’s Hall
Plymouth
Indiana
P. J. Krayer
Valentine Zimmerman
Fulton County
Julius Rowley
Same County
Zimmerman
O'Neal
Mishawaka
Ruel M. Johnson
Elkhart County
J. ©. Fletcher
Starke County
Peter J. Kruyer
Marshall County
Johnson
Fletcher
Kruyer
Kruger
S. N. Stevens
Unnatural Father Accused After Assault on Miss Barett
Miss Barett 17 was struck with a sugar bowl at breakfast by her father Edward Baret. He allegedly assaulted her and kissed her as she lay injured, prompting a police warrant for assault and battery. Neighbors condemn the act. Miss Barett will miss school due to a head wound. she may seek divorce.
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Lessie Karet
Old
Washington Street
Baret
Edward Baret
Death of Mrs Rowe at 57 in Bristol burial details
Mrs Rebecca Rowe of 616 Harrison street died yesterday at 1 30 pm from paralysis aged about 57. She was a widow with two deceased children, survived by brothers Guy Lemon of this city A D Lemon of Brazil Indiana and J A Lemon of Port Dover Canada. Her parents and children are buried at Bristol and her remains will be interred there. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 9 30 am at her house with Rev William Galpin officiating.
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Mary Tolerton
Alexander Tolerton
Kiszie Street
F. A. Pack
F. T. Beck
Ft. Wayne
C. H. Brown
Rebecca Rowe
Harrison Street
Ains
Guy Lemon
A. D. Lemon
Brazil
Ind
J.A. Lemon
Port Dover
Canada
Bristol
William Galpin
Indiana Railway Purchases Farm for Power Plant Site
The Indiana Railway company has bought a farm near the St. Joseph Elkhart county line. Surveyors work on plans for a large power station to be built by the Indiana Power company recently organized. The plant will act as a central point with extensive car barns and repair shops. All cars are proposed to start from the new station.
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Indiana Railway Company
St. Joseph- Elkhart County Line
Indiana Power Company
Becomes a Citizen
Yesterday afternoon an elderly man applied for final naturalization papers at the County Clerk office. Samuel Date of Hillhart, born in Plymouth England eighty three years ago, came to Elkhart in 1882 and said he wished to die an American citizen.
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Goshen
Bristol Prosecutor Dismisses Warmer Rape Case
An officer arrived yesterday to find the Lockwood woman recanted her claim of rape against Fred Warner. The case was dismissed and Warner discharged last night. He plans to return home tomorrow.
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Bristol
Lockwood
Fred Warner
Divorce Decree Granted for Harry Ort and Wife in Goshen
Judge Wilson granted a divorce to Harry Ort from his wife with custody of their child. The case was under advisement over Sunday. The Orts lived on the North Side in Goshen and their domestic disputes were aired publicly.
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Harry Ort
Wilson
Orts
Goshen
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Charles Walley
David Frankfort
Eagle Lake
Ply
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