Congressional Ballinger Pinchot clash sizzles in Seattle panel
Washington January 27 Special dispute over Judge Hanford ruling returning 1024 acres of coal land to the Wilson family fuels the Ballinger Pinchot inquiry. J R R Clavis presses that Ballinger aided an escrow for the claim while Ballinger recalls 1905 1908 ties to Watson Allen and pledges full cooperation.
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United States
Hanford
Washington
Fh. S
Glavis
Ballinger
Allinger
Wilson
Watson Allen
Ming
Seattle
Allen
Clash of Authority in Beef Trust Case
Chicago January 27 Special tension gripped the federal building as the federal grand jury resumed witness examinations in the beef packing industry probe. Assistant Attorney General Wade Ellis arrives to take charge amid uncertainty, while Judge Landis and United States District Attorney Sims navigate a potential executive judicial clash and maintain strict secrecy. Oliver F Pagan accompanies Ellis on the mission.
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Chicago
Federal
Federal Grand Jury
Une
Wade Felsis
Washington
Feiss
Landis
Elis
United States
Sims
Wade His
Beef Trust
Oliver F. Pagan
Buster
Cleveland
Ellis
Mrs Ford in Court on Warriner Charge
Cincinnati report states Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford faces trial before Judge James B Swing on charges of blackmailing Charles L Warriner former Big Four Railroad treasurer. The defense demurrer was overruled yesterday opening the case this afternoon.
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Mrs. Ford
Warriner
Cincinnati
Charles L. Warriner
Big Four Railroad
Jeanette Sttewart-Ford
James B. Swing
Swing
Industrial Association pushes new city cleanliness ordinance
Elkhart industrial group seeks a city ordinance to beautify streets with stricter cleaning of premises and penalties for untidy public areas. A vehicle tax proposal could fund pavement wear repair, while merchants blamed for debris may face arrests. The plan targets the business district and extends to residential areas including streetcar waiting rooms.
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Elkhart Industrial Association
Industrial Association
Theusiness
Chester
Kikbare
Young Man Testifies in Sensational Hubbard Case
In St Joseph Michigan the Hubbard trial draws crowds as Laura Devereaux testifies about an extended correspondence with an alias Marie Gilmore and a trip to Elkhart. Robert Fe ler, the Elkhari youth, appears as a witness but is not called to the stand. The case unfolds with cross examination by defense attorney Riford and attention from local societies.
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Ilkhari Voung
Robert Feler
Hubbard
St. Joseph
Mich
Laura Devereaux
kNer
Marie Gilmore
Lim
Elkhart
Devereaux
Riford
Banker Surrenders Over Large Bank Shortage
Wr Webster Mass Jan 27 John A Hall treasurer of Southbridge Savings bank surrendered to state police at Worcester. He is charged with stealing 21000 and a total shortage estimated to exceed 1,000,000. He was released on 50,000 bond.
Van Norden Paid $28 000 for Act of Courtesy
Warner M. Van Norden head of the Van Norden Trust of New York was robbed of $28,000 after stooping to pick up a handbag dropped by a woman. Her companion jostled him and later two women admitted meeting him but denied taking the money. Police found the two suspects.
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Warner M. van Norden
van Norden Trust Company
New York
Waldorf Astoria
van Norden
Paris Flood Devastates City as Seine Rises
Paris endures a brutal flood with the Seine surging higher and buildings collapsing. Troops rush to assist, while half a million peasants flee to the city and hunger threatens thousands as government relief faces bureaucratic delays. Estimated Paris losses reach 200 million dollars, with total French damage near a half billion.
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Paris
France
Work Resumed on St Joe Valley Line
Buckeye Valley traction crews resume work in Bristol despite frozen ground. Poles are being set and holes dug as the Elkhart to Angola line nears Bristol. The line connects with the east end now active from Middlebury to Angola and will extend east from Elkhart when weather allows.
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Bucklea Valley Traction Company
Bristol
Elkhart
Angola
Middlebury
Shipshewana
Yoder
la Grange
Pleasant
Hilk
McCally
Mongo
Custer
Orland
Lake Gage
Inverness
Crooked Lake i
Angola Junction
Pikhart
William D Ferris Arrested For Public Intoxication
William D Ferris of Elkhart was charged with being found in the business district of South Bend in a helpless condition due to intoxication. He was arraigned in Judge Farnbaughs court and released after Elkhart friends agreed to pay his fine.
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William D. Ferris
South Bend
Elkhart
G. A. Farnbaugh
Eisenbeiss Slated for Another Term as Elkhart Postmaster
A confidential source reports Dr. Chas M. Eisenbeiss likely to win a four year postmaster term in Elkhart. Beve ridge backed plan aims to keep Beveridge loyalists in office and send his renomination to the senate early February.
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Elkhart
Iisenbeiss
Senate
Beveridge
Post Office Department
Hisenbeiss
Goshen
Love-East
South Bend
Washington
Taft
Bickel
James Lennon
Geo. W. Huntley
Lake Shore Railroad
Paft
Miller-Beveridge
Kction
Republian
Fighting Bob Evans to Leave Active Naval Service
Rear Admiral Fighting Bob Evans today begins a new phase after being relieved of active duty. The 50 year naval career ends as he enters a literary pursuit, marking his first day without active service since joining the academy.
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Washington
Jax
Bob” Evanstody
Bob
Naval Academy
Socialists to aid Cherry Mine widows in Indiana
Elkhart Socialism plans a bene fit entertainment for Cherry Mine sufferers on Sunday January 30 at 2 30 in Shiloh Post hall. No admission charged. A musical and literary program will be offered with literature for sale and a collection taken. Fifty percent of proceeds go to Cherry Mine widows and orphans.
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Elkhart
Shiloh Post. Hall
Reed
Qgherry
Peary Receives Geographic Medal in Chicago
American explorer Robert E Peary was awarded the Geographic Society medal in Chicago on January 27. The ceremony celebrated his polar achievements and featured a reception with distinguished society figures and local officials.
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Chicago
H.peary
Wrecked car clears track in freak mishap on Lake Snare road
A broken journal on a box car caused a car to tip over and loosen drawbars but the train was not damaged. Engineer L R Miler and Fireman A J Briggs handled the incident as the front part of the train was recoupled and the run resumed with a brief delay. Wreckers cleared the scene and an additional box car derailment near Goshen delayed west bound passenger trains.
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Lake Snare Road
Rolling Prairie
L. R. Miler
Miller
L. R. Miller
A. J. Briggs
Goshen
Father of Nineteen Ends Life Amid Meat Strike
Monroe Louisiana January 27 special Will E Skinner 52 declared meat boycotts would not save him from the poor house. He shot himself through the heart in a saloon as friends tried to intervene. Once a wealthy planter he lost his money in speculation leaving nineteen children.
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Monroe
Adam
Will E. Skinner
Skinner
Fire threat damages Baker City business district
Fire in Baker City Oregon on January 27 damaged the business section, causing losses exceeding 200000 dollars as flames spread across the area. Local reports describe the blaze as threatening further destruction to the downtown area.
Little Anna Johnson Dies of Scarlet Fever
Anna Johnson a five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Oliver Johnson of South Bend formerly of Elkhart died yesterday of scarlet fever. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon. Lillian the eldest daughter has contracted the disease and is in a serious condition.
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Anna
Grecian Cabinet Resigns, Notifies King George
The Greek cabinet informed King George of its decision to resign, signaling a major political shift as of today. The move leaves Greece seeking a new government and potential early elections amid a period of unrest and uncertainty.
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Athens
George
Quarantine Extends to Two Elkhart Homes Over Contagious Diseases
Two Elkhart houses remain under quarantine due to contagious illness. The Friedman residence at 601 Wolfe Avenue had diphtheria and the related cases include scarlet fever in a second home. A third case appeared near the city line in the Rummel home. Doctor calls followed and authorities note improved conditions compared to prior weeks.
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Elkhart
Friedman
Wolfe Avenue
Bee
Corporation
John Foltz
Wikhart
Local Elkhart judge contest narrows to two candidates
Gov. Marshall defers to Mayor Chester and city council for the Elkhart city judge vacancy caused by William A. Allen's death. The race narrows to C. C. Raymer and C. A. Lee with Sawyer effectively sidelined. A forthcoming council resolution and official communication are awaited as the governor signals he will follow local recommendations.
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Gov
Marshall
Elkhart
Chester
Indianapolis
Gov. Marshall
Glen R. Sawyer
C. C. Raymer
C. A. Lee
Lee
Truth
Spotless Town Ambition Aims To Clean Osceola
Osceola proclaims the village will rename itself Spotless Town and enforce decorum for visitors from Elkhart County. Constable Minninger warns of a coming crowd to “clean up” his force. His brothers and friends joined patrols as trains arrived. some visitors were halted at the depot. A participant, George Washington Weaver, pleaded guilty in Mishawaka and paid $12.30 total. Andrew Jackson Hook failed to appear and forfeited a $25 bond posted by Benjamin Franklin Eggleston.
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Fred Minninger
Osceola
Elkhart County
Mishawaka
Elkhart
Minninger
Whoare
Eckhart
George Washington “Weaver
Justice Blier
Andrew Jackson Hook
Benjamin Franklin Eggleston
Directory Companies Seek Settlement Over City Directory
Polk Directory company of Detroit plans to settle with W. G. Finney local directory compiler after a dispute over profits from a proposed new city directory. Detroit branch withdrew its solicitors while Indianapolis branch had earlier bargained for profits and then tried to break the contract. A Polk representative will visit to negotiate a settlement.
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Polk Directory Company
Detroit
W. G. Finney
Finney
The
Directory Company
Indianapolis
Directory
New
Polk People
Albany Forms Junior League AWOWS Chapter
The New York State Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage forms a junior league in Albany with Mrs. E. H. Henry as president. The membership includes young women from various social backgrounds in Albany.
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New York State Association
Albany
E. H. Henry
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