Thaw Murder Trial Jury-Selection Proceeds in New York
In New York on January 24 two talesmen faced questioning as the Thaw murder trial moved toward jury selection. Josiah Thaw and Edward Thaw attended, while District Attorney Jerome led the prosecution amid debates over insanity defenses and the unwritten law.
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New York
Talesmen
Harry Thaw
Josiah Thaw
Thaw
Edward
Harry
Jerome
Garvan
Stanford White
New ° York State
Clieford
Hartridge
John W
Gleason
Justice Fitzgerald
Sidway Mercantile Co Urges Water Bid for Fire Protection
In an interview Sidway Mercantile Co. owner C A Sidway criticizes Elkhart’s water system and fire protection. He cites a 350 worker factory, $259,800 invested in machinery and buildings, and a fire last year where hydrant placement and pressure failed to prevent damage despite prompt fire response. He argues the existing utility franchise has not delivered adequate protection in 28 years and backs Chicago company proposals to improve water and fire services citywide.
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Truth
C. A. Sidway
Sidway Mercantile Co
Elkhart
Chicago
Elliston
Increas
Pespecacy
Frank Flynn Named Manager of Elkhart Gas Co
Frank Flynn becomes manager of Elkhart Gas Co succeeding D F Johnson after a period of transition. Treasury official BE Conger arrived from Grand Rapids to formalize the change. Flynn, 26, is a Ottawa IL native with prior experience at Ottawa Street Railway and eight years with Elkhart Gas Co.
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Frank Flynn
Offic Elkhart Gas. Co
D.F. Johnson
BE. 1D
Conger
Mauneis
Readite
Astel
Oliver H. Rucker
Johanson
J. B. Alaynard
Gperze Ti Murdecek
Wyoming
Johnson
Flynn
Ottawa
Cape
Giradeau College
Giradeau
Ottawa Street Railway,Co
Elkhart’ Gas. Co
Bucket Shops Have Branches here
A local report warns that bucket shops operate in Elkhart and Goshen with risks to small town investors. The piece cautions against trusting Chicago brokers and urges readers to inquire about operators to avoid losses from these alleged sharpers.
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Chicago
Elkhart
Brakeman's Narrow Escape From Death
Brakeman Minnis narrowly escaped serious injury last night near the Lake Shore coal dock. A brake chain failure caused him to be thrown onto a rail just ahead of a moving car, but his quick reflexes and presence of mind allowed him to dive off the rail and flee unharmed. Foreman B W Wiser was struck on the back by a wrench, receiving a severe bruise.
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Ray
Minnis
Poilérmaker
Board Works Debates Water Company Bids In Chicago
The Board of Works plans to compare terms from Hik art Water Co and Clark and Trainer of Chicago for Monday evening’s meeting with bidders and citizens. The decision on the best bid may be announced days later as a sine die draft is prepared with the successful bidder. The council may accept or reject the draft, with outside companies unlikely to submit further proposals.
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Hikart Water Company
Clark & Trainer
Chicago
Board of Works
Carpenter Files Receivers Report in Gamp Case
E A Carpenter as receiver in the case of Alford Marshall vs Robert D Gamp filed a receivers report showing a balance of 1916.68. He receives 41.60 for services. Attorney fees amount to 62.50. Circuit Court notes include a divorce granted to Alice Method of Elkharié from George Pale Method and Tillie M Eckleburger divorced from George Eckleburger. The Swartzell case with Stockler and W was continued.
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A. Carpenter
Alford
Marshall
Robert D. Gamp
Circuit
Alice
Elkharié
George
Tillie M.eckleburger
Ee ‘Eckleburger
John Swartzell
Rasme Albert Stockler
Citizens Plan Campaign at Mass Meeting for Court House Fight
Mass meeting at Bucklen Opera House rallies Elkhart citizens to back a state Superior Court bill. Residents argue savings exceed annual costs, while Goshen influence is countered by broader support. Resolutions urge Governor and legislature to pass the measure, with letters to Indianapolis and local leaders.
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Hanly
Gosken Court House
Fang
Elkhart
Tudianapolis
Goshen
Hikhart
Buckien Opera House
Warren Hill
Century ‘Club
Elishist
Mtione
Indiana
Lake Shore carpenter Valentine Gephart dies in Grand Rapids
Valentine Gephart a Goshen based Lake Shore carpenter and father of Mrs A D Frank of 129 North Sixth street was killed falling from the roof of the Grand Rapids Lake Shore round house. His body arriving this evening will be taken to Goshen for burial. He survived by his wife and four children and one son Joseph was killed by a freight train in Goshen two years ago.
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Valentine Gephart
Lake Shore
A.D. Frank
North Sixth Street
Grand Rapids
Walter Gravit
Goshen
Ketcham Speaks for Old Soldiers on Pension Bill
William A. Ketcham of Indianapolis spoke yesterday before the House Pension Committee in support of the McCumber service pension bill. He argued the measure is just and would provide the same pension for a musket man as for a major general, noting $20 a month is crucial to many veterans and their wives.
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Army
William A. ‘Ketcham
Indianapolis
House
McCumber
Northern Indiana Co annual meeting elects officers
The Northern Indiana Co annual election selected directors including Keny New York Walter Lyon Pittsbore Pat W Le Stonex Goshen Jes McMe Smith and Jims McCance South Bend. After the election the directors met and elected officers for the ensuing year with Brest Arthur Kennedy as secretary and manager.
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Indiana
Denen
Anthat Keny sNew
York
Walter- ‘Lyon
Pittsbore
Pat
W.le Stonex
Goshen
Jes McMe
Smith
Jims McCance
South’ Bend
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