Engineer W J Potter Crushed On Bridge Causes Death
W J Potter a Lake Shore railroad engineer was killed instantly when leaning from the cab on a hot Toledo area bridge. The train at about thirty miles an hour struck an iron girder, crushing his skull. The body was taken to Toledo and then shipped to Elkhart for burial, Potter having many friends there. He had previously worked on the Elkhart division and was regarded as a careful veteran avoided accidents.
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Potter
Toledo
Elkhart
Fort Wayne and South Bend Electric Line Plans Revived
Promoters of the Fort Wayne and South Bend electric line arrived in Nappanee Indiana to seek another vote on a $30 000 subsidy. Citizens call a meeting with C A Shorb of Fort Wayne the company president. Goshen capital backs the project to link Nappanee to Milford Junction and Elkhart is preferred though delays worry residents. The line aims to connect Lake Wawasee to South Bend with a later extension to Fort Wayne.
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Nappanee
C. A. Shorb
Fort Wayne
Shorb
Lake Wawasee
South Bend
Goshen Capital
Goshen
Milford Junction
Fort Wayne and
Moyer Stands Under Fire in Cross Examination
Boise Idaho July 11 under fierce cross examination President Charles H Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners maintained his yesterday defense of Haywood. He testified his union did not countenance violence, aiming to counter prosecution claims.
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Moyer
Boise
Idaho
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Haywood
Chicago Selected as Site for Knights Templars Conclave
Saratoga dispatch reports Chicago was chosen as the meeting place for the next Knights Templars convention. Announcement notes the decision was reached on July 11.
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Saratoga
Chicago
The
Knights Templars
Romantic girl weds hero of the pits
Providence July 11 A romance tied to the stock market saga ends today as Bertha Sully daughter of a former cotton king marries Jarwes Douglas Fairbanks the actor famed for his role in The Pits. The couple met as she watched him perform the part that mirrored her father's life and fate.
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Providence
Lightning Sets Big Oil Tanks on Fire in Bridgeport
Vincennes Ind July 11 Three more oil tanks at Bridgeport were set fire by an electrical storm today. They contained 7000 barrels of oil. The loss will be 106000.
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Vincennes
Ind
Bridgeport
Warsaw banks face higher local tax assessments
Warsaw Indiana July 11 the county board raised the assessments on local banks ninety percent on the understanding with the state tax board that all banks in the state are to be raised.
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Warsaw
Ind
County Board
Ite
State Tax Board
Elkhart Man Appointed Circuit Court Stenographer
James S. Dodge of the Elkhart LaGrange circuit appointed GC I Nelson of Elkhart as circuit court stenographer to replace L Beyerle who resigned for a post with Judge Van Fleet. Nelson, a six year Elkhart resident, came from New Hampshire to work for Samuel Bates at Lake Shore and will move to Goshen by September and start at the next circuit term.
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Elkhart-LaGrange Judicial Circuit
GC. I. Nelson
V. W. VanFleet
Elkhart-St. Toseah Superior Court
Nelson
Circuit Court
Elkhart
Frm
New Hampshire
Samuel Bates
Lake Shore
Goshen
La Porte Grading Contract Extension Let
Contract awarding body extends the La Porte grading contract with an immediate extension noted for railroad work in Illinois. Authorities confirm action and related procurement details for the project.
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Laporte
All-Around Club Backs Anti-Saloon Merchants Movement
Elkhart women’s groups move to patronize merchants who oppose saloons. The All-Around Club, with 15 members, plans to direct patronage to anti‑saloon businesses and pressure others to join. Authorities note about 400 women belong to local clubs and could expand the effort.
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Oal
Elkhart
Home Coming Week Planned in Elkhart
A fragment outlines plans for a Home Coming week in Elkhart with events and a meeting. Details are incomplete but indicate community activities and gatherings surrounding the event.
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Elkhart
Elkhart Woman in Divorce Suit In South Bend Court
Emma Schafer wife of Edward A Schafer the well known insurance solicitor was granted divorce in the circuit court at South Bend. She testified of letters and a confessed affection leading to the split after 22 years of marriage. The Elkhart woman identity remains undisclosed.
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Elkhart Cosna
South Bend
Emma Schafer
Edward A. Schafer
A. Schafer
Elkhart
Schafer
W. Scott, Thurber
Chicago
Death in Elkhart: Adam Whitmyer Found Dead in Woodshed
Elkhart resident Adam Whitmyer aged about 72 was found dead in the woodshed at his son Frank Whitmyer’s home on South Holland Avenue. Police and coroner were notified. death is attributed to alcoholism with inquest held. Funeral plans announced for Michael Whitmyer at 403 Michigan Street with interment at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
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Frank Whitmyer
Holland Avenue
Adam Whitmyer
Dewey
Elkhart
Michael A
Arthur Whitmyer
O. Weiver
Polly Schock
Birkhart
Whitmyer
Stephens
Hile. & Baker
Michael
Wwhitmver
Michiga Street
Grace
Lawn
Springbrook trumpet band to perform Sunday concerts
The spring edition notes report a trumpet band will play at Springbrook with a four piece program. Director Grigs has arranged a trip departing Elkhart station at 6:30 Sunday evening and a second concert is planned for Island Park Sunday afternoon.
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Springbrook
Banil
Ndireztor Grigs
Intel Urban Car
Elkhart
Islanil -Perk
Directors of Business Men's Association To Meet Gossard
Directors of the Business Men's Association and H W Gossard will discuss final terms this evening or tomorrow for the Gossard Corset company's Elkhart factory plan. A temporary quarters site will house training for about 200 workers as the project aims to start immediately with a 250 000 plus cost structure and a 500 employee capacity.
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Gossard Corset Company
Elkhert
Business Men's Association
H. W. Gossard
Mr.Gossard
Messrs
Sterling
Frank
Chicago
Elkhart
Dixon
Fil
Gossard Company
Pierce Specialty Company
Cmpany
Gossard
Elkhart Committee
Belvidere
Astantia
Escration
Pierce
Sterling-Hudson
Elkhart Electric Company
Ots
Enlain
Ain Control
Elkhart Real Estate Boom Seen Amid Citywide Growth
Real estate dealers report a strong citywide boom in Elkhart with a housing shortage and rising demand. Builders and workers invest amid thrifty living while strangers relocate daily and find work or business space.
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Elkhart
A. Carpenter
Carpenter & Zook
the Inquirer
Ikhart
Indianapolis
Indiana
Stévenson & Son
Hichart
Shere
Henry Ward Causes Fear Among Neighbors
Manners broken by confusion as Henry Ward frightens neighbors with a raucous outburst and medical scare. Report notes a near fainting and concerns over health. Authorities respond to ensure safety and calm in the neighborhood.
Portland Seaitna Saan Report Reveals Local Event
In Portland reports a Seaitna event unfolds with community interest. Participants and local organizations engage as details surface about schedules and participation. The piece notes regional involvement and anticipated outcomes for attendees.
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Toledo, C
Jay
Lake Shore Railroad
S. B
Nappanee, Ind
Wayne and South Tend
Impa
W. M. Ellwood
Woodshed
Directors of Business Men’s
Bie
Henry
Ward
Hetty Fumi
Neighn Yorhand
Naktes
Ti Et Font
Portland
Seaitna A Eke Saan
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