Thaw Jury Selection Progress and Defendant's Confidence
District Attorney and defense comments color the Thaw trial as jurors are chosen. Harry Thaw expresses calm and confidence in the jury's quality as Oscar A. Pink and Wilbur F L Steele are seated among new jurors amid ongoing court action and a call for 100 more salesmen to appear tomorrow.
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New York
Harry Thaw
Court
Justi Fitzgerald
Harry
Oscar A. Pink
Walker
Wilbur FL Steele
Rail line owners file largest ever Elkhart county mortgage
Chicago, South Bend and Northern Railway, newly owning the Indiana lines, filed a 5 million dollar first mortgage gold bond trust deed in favor of Central Trust Co of New York. The $7.5 million company formation, dated January 28, seeks funds for expansion, power facilities, and bond retentions.
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Elkhart County
Chicago, South Bend and Northern Railway
Northern Indiana Lines
Central Trust Co
New York
Knights Templars Confer Temple Degree at Three Rivers
Elkhart Commandery witnessed the conferring of the Temple degree by Three Rivers Commandery No 29 at Three Rivers Grand Sword Bearer led the lodge ceremony in a pageant of ritual observance.
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Elkhart
Samuel Miracle Named General Manager for Chico End Line
Samuel Miracle of LaFayette will assume general manager duties for the Chico end line on February 10 and will base the office in South Bend. SAM Murdock J McM Smith will shift to oversee the Michigan line from South Bend to Sir Joseph, while Goshen to South Bend work remains. The Northern Indiana interurban extension from St Joseph to Grand Rapids is planned with no changes in station agents conductors or other staff.
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Smith
Samuel Miracle
LaFayette
Chico Uth
Daerthern
Tadiana
South Bend
Indiana
Goshen
Bend
Michigan
Sir Joseph
Dieterich-Murdock
St. Joseph
Grand Rapids
Em- Bend
Injuries Fatal To John M Tavernier at Clarke Hospital
John M Tavernier of 1109 Marion Street died at 6 this morning in Clarke Hospital after a fall injured his spine. He had previously dislocated both ankles last April and never fully recovered. He is survived by his wife Ocelia, son Oscar, three daughters Anna Ellen and Catherine, five brothers Martin Henry Lewis Ed and George, and sister Mrs Tena Lantz. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday.
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John
Repeal of Metropolitan Police Law Gains House Support
A majority of the House Committee on Cities and Towns favored repealing the metropolitan police law via a bill by Representative McCullough of Madison County. The measure shifts police commissioner appointment from the governor to city mayors in affected towns with populations 10 000 to 45 000, while Thornton proposes cutting fourth class city officers salaries and abolishing the Board of Works.
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House Committee On
Carmichael
House
Sioners
Thornton
New
Albany
Disbarment Proceedings Against Geo Kurtz Initiated in South Bend
A sensational disbarment suit was begun in South Bend circuit court yesterday by attorney Fred Gabriel against George A. Kurtz formerly of Eikhart. The affidavit awaits public filing and will be held up until an investigation by a panel appointed by A Funk proceeds to reveal the case details.
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South ‘Bend
Fred Gabriel
George
A. Kurtz
Eikhart
Sis
Funk
Elmer Post Leads Funeral for Capt John Cummins
Capt John Cummins died suddenly and his funeral was held at St John s Episcopal with Elmer Post G A R in charge. Members from LP C Hils lodge Knights of Pythias B of L E Wahien organizations attended as escorts. Rev Charles W Champlin led the service at Grace Lawn cemetery with G A R ritual. Trumpet Notes band headed the funeral procession.
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John We ‘Cummins
St. John's Episcopal Church
Elmer Post
Meéraoers
LP. C. Hils Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Wahien
Menper
Charles
Wd. Champlin
Grace Lawn Cemetery
Elmer
The
Elks Lodge
Elizabeth Saunders Dies from Pneumonia
Elizabeth Saunders died of pneumonia after a brief illness. The report notes her longtime residence and family details, reflecting a local obituary notice in concise terms.
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Elizabeth
Saunders
Elkhart Superior Court Likely To Convene In April
Governor Hanly signs the Elkhart Superior Court bill making it a law and sets the first term for the fourth Monday in April. The act creates a district judge for Eckhart and St. Joseph counties with a four yearly election cycle starting in 1908.
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Elkhart
Hang
Perior Court
Eckhart
St. Joseph
Hanly
Fire Chief Warns Water Pressure Limits Fire Response
Fire Chief Leader and Assistant Chief Wilcox said a big blaze would overwhelm the department if hydrants are too far apart and water pressure fails. They cited eight streams from Second Street as insufficient for large fires and warned bids for a new water supply must consider reliability over promises.
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Main Street
Wilcox
Elkhart Water Co
Ernst
Bikhart
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