Bond money tangled in Webb Co fire engine purchase
Webb County funds diverted to other uses prompt city council inquiry and demand for investigation. A resolution to sue Elkhart Water Co over an $8,500 Webb auto fire engine purchase triggers scrutiny of appropriations and a deferral of two budgets as the council probes past misallocations from the Barret era and the former treasurer Abel.
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Elkhart Water Company
Webb
Common Council
Bridge Fund
Improvement Bond Fund
Second Street
Lexington Avenue
Whch
PL. PL
Abel
Gildea
Trolley roads to run through cars between Goshen and Indianapolis
Interurban cars named the Winona Flyer will operate daily between Goshen and Indianapolis starting next Sunday. The schedule shows a trip time about half an hour faster than the Big Four, with cars leaving Goshen at 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and arriving in Indianapolis at 11:40 a.m. and 10 p.m. In the reverse direction, departures from Indianapolis are 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. arriving Goshen at 12 noon and 9:10 p.m. Good connections with Northern Indiana at Goshen are noted.
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Goshen
Indianapolis
Winona Flyer
Indiana
Elkhart
South Bead
MISS ROWE MAKES LEAD BID IN CONTEST
Miss Zoa Rowe, popular at the Miles Medical Co lab, rises from sixteenth to second with 277230 votes. She is daughter of Mrs. Frank Rowe of Middlebury street and a Castle United Brethren church member who teaches in Sunday school. The contest grows tighter with many candidates boosting votes and bonus offers.
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Zoa Rowe
Miles Medical Co. Laboratory
Miss Rowe
Frank Rowe
Middlebury — Street
Castle United Brethren Church
Confessed Burglar Goes to County Jail
John Burk, captured after firing on officers at the People's store, pleaded guilty to burglary and was taken to the county jail by Deputy Sheriff Ghatten. Authorities feared an escape attempt and Burk’s transfer may lead to Jesse Schlabaugh’s return, as both men faced a joint plot to break free.
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John Burk
People’s Store
Withers
Leachman
Lee
Ghatten
Burk
Rinehart
Jesse Schlabaugh
Mayor appoints sinking fund commission for city
Mayor Chester names Edward Walley and Elmer Helfrick to a two and four year sinking fund commission. The city clerk serves as ex officio clerk. Each member must post a $5,000 bond. positions carry no salary beyond council-set compensation. The panel advances plans to meet bonded indebtedness.
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Chester
Edward Walley
Elmer Uedlfinck
Common Council
Montague Resigns Amid Church Dissension
The Rev. J. Y. Montague resigned as pastor of LaSalle Avenue Baptist Church after an executive council meeting held at the church on LasSalle avenue and Division street. Internal strife within the congregation centered on complaints that Montague preached too little of Jesus and too much politics and socialism.
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J. Y. Montague
LaSalle Avenue Baptist Church
Baptist Executive Council
LasSalle Avenue
Division Street
Dr. Montague
Kenosha Water Plant Aims to Eliminate Debts
Kenosha city officials expect the municipal water plant to be free of indebtedness soon as banks are instructed to call in $72,000 in outstanding bonds. The plant’s treasury holds enough to pay debts and maintain working capital. Over fourteen years the investment more than tripled and water rates have fallen to 6 cents per thousand gallons.
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Kenosha, Wis
Kenosha
City Attorney Ordered to Proceed in Courts to Terminate Grant
City officials unanimously support legal action to revoke the Elkhart Water franchise after claims of inefficient service and contract violations. The suit seeks forfeiture of the franchise based on alleged breach of contract and inadequate service, aiming for ultimate city benefit.
Elkhart Pursues Lake Shore Shop Project Amid Water Fight
City council adopts resolution to prosecute Lake Shore shop site plans with a $3,000,000 project. Work may begin in summer as crews lay track and prepare the site while battles over the water utility contract move through courts.
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Twenty-First Street
Lake Shore Company
Elkhart
Mishawaka
R. D. Files
Lake Shore Road
Files
Collinwood
American Locomotive Works
Providence
R. Tf
Fight Picture Crusade Spurs Debate Over Prize Fight Films
A campaign to ban vaudeville appearances of Johnson Jeffries prize fight films gains momentum after early suppressions. Cities show shifting attitudes as critics equate films with newspaper fight coverage. Memphis minister Winchester calls Johnson's win a lesson to whites and plans to seek Tennessee film ban.
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Boston
Jack Johnson
Memphis
Tenn
James C. Winchester
Jim Jeffries
Winchester
Patterson
Tennessee
Motor to Detroit for Elks Meeting Heads North
Delegations to the Elks National Convention head to Detroit with a first party passing through at noon led by G A Davis and Helen Rosenthal. A Studebaker tour car bore B P O 1 on its sides. Another Chicago linked group followed, with Tom Cross of National Packing Company. About a hundred autos expected Saturday and a special Lake Shore train leaves Monday at 10:30 for Wilks members attending the convention.
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Detroit
E Elks' National Association
G. A. Davis
Helen Rosenthal
Ben Rosenthal
Chitege
Studebaker
Pena
Lima
Ind
Tom Cross
Johnson Aims for Council Seat With Broad Political Drive
Johnson pursues a council run and broader political ambitions, likened to historical figures as he laments limited opportunities and future worlds.
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Johnson
Alexander of Old
Simeral Creditors Secure Judgments
Judgment rendered against John S. Simeral, former restaurant proprietor, by Justice Brumbaugh’s court. Creditors recover against all property except a loaned counter. business place appraised at $98.90. Claims include Lulu Love 6.75, Ziesel Bros. rent 23.20, William Wilkinson 10.50, John Yantz 6.07, Leonore Higby 14.75, Shick Bros. 15, total 76.37.
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John S. Simeral
Lulu ‘Love
Ziesel Bros
Walliam ‘Wilkinson
John Yantz
Leonore Higby
Shick Bros
Frannie Commens Seeks Second Divorce From Henry Commens
In superior court this afternoon Frannie Commens files for a second divorce from Henry Commens alleging cruel and inhuman treatment including assault and vile names. A prior assault charge against Commens is pending in municipal court. They first married in 1890, separated 1907, remarried 1908. three children from the first union. custody sought for them along with a restraining order and suit money. Attorney E B Zigler represents Frannie Commens.
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Henry
Frannie Commens
Henry Commens
Commens
Idcal
Millionaire Killed in Runaway in Huntington
In Huntington West Virginia a buggy collision with a street car killed Kirk Wolmer a wealthy Ashland Kentucky magnate and his employee John Duty instantly. The incident occurred July 7 as the two were riding in a buggy through the city.
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Wheeling
W.va
Kirk Wolmer
Ashland
John Duty
Huntington
W. Va
Leaps From Track to Escape Freight Train
Twelve year old Fred Leighton son of Mr and Mrs J H Leighton escaped death near the Indiana avenue crossing of the Lake Shore railroad when a fast freight bore down on the track he stood on. He leaped to safety leaving his bicycle, which was crushed beyond repair. No injuries reported.
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Fred Leighton
J. H. Leighton
Indiana - Avenue
Lake Shore Railroad
Strudebaker
Eastpound
Young
Leighton
Petroleum Butter Soon on Market in Whiting
Whiting Indiana July 7 butter made from petroleum will soon be on the market in this state. John D Rockefeller is erecting a million dollar plant at this place for the manufacture of petroleum butter which is said to excel in richness over cream butter.
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Whiting
Ind
John D. Rockefeller
Utter
Equitable Company Closes Its Affairs
The Elkhart Equitable Building Savings & Loan Co closes its affairs today with a two and a half percent dividend declared, marking the dissolution begun March 1, 37906. During its life the company declared dividends totaling 714 percent, considered profitable and beneficial to all concerned.
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Elkhart Equitable
Savings & Loan Co
Ventire
Elkhart Council Orders City Attorney to Sue Water Company
The Elkhart Indiana common council unanimously adopts a resolution instructing the city attorney to file and pursue a lawsuit against the Elkhart Water Company for forfeiture of its franchise granted April 7, 1909, and to take necessary legal steps on behalf of the city. The action is dated at the regular Wednesday meeting with Mayor in agreement.
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Gildéa
Finance Committee
Teshelman and
Albers
Board of Works
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