Indiana Officials Seek Criminal Initiative Against Gambling
French Lick and West Baden, and Chicago gamblers operating in Indiana, may face new criminal-initiative power as Attorney General Miller and Governor Hanly push the next legislature to empower action beyond local authorities. The move aims to curb gambling run by a powerful clique influencing local law enforcement.
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French Lick
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Miller
Hanly
West Baden
Chicago
Indiana
Taggart Refuses to Testify in Indiana Suit
National Democratic Chairman Taggart stalls under examination in French Lick as part of a receivership case to be heard Friday. Attorneys argue over compelment. disclosures reveal Casino lease history and large rents. Ed Ballard reportedly handles leases at both French Lick and West Baden, with Sinclair of the West Baden Hotel Company declining to answer.
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French Lick
Ind
National Democratic
Taggart
Miller
John W. Kern
Alroway
Ballard
West Baden
Lee Sinclair
Cabinet Resigns After Baltic Fleet Commander Dies
St. Petersburg july 12 Vice Admiral Choukin who led the Baltic fleet died today after being shot yesterday. The entire Russian cabinet has resigned following the incident.
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St. Petersburg
Choukin
Baltic
Ice Trust Indicted by Federal Grand Jury
Washington July 12 the local federal grand jury returned an indictment against the ice trust alleging conspiracy. It is done under the Sherman anti trust law.
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Washington, D.C
Federal Grand. Jury
The
Ice Trust
Dreyfus Freed as Court Clears Case
Paris July reports the court of cassation annulled the Dreyfus verdict without retrial. Premier Sarrien announced the council of ministers will reinstate Captain Alfred Dreyfus to the army with the rank of major. Colonel Picquart, expelled for defending Dreyfus, will be reinstated as brigadier general.
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Alfred Dreyfus
Germany
Court of Cassation
Sarrien
Council of Ministers
Dreyfus
Piquart
Seek Train Wreckers Signaled In Heavy Rain
A garbled report from Petersborg recounts a train wreck near Southern eavey caused by severe weather. The incident cost three lives and resulted in property losses worth thousands of dollars. Rain slowed travel to about thirty miles per hour.
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Suly
Eavey
Fort Wayne Husband Grants Vengeful Beating in Hotel Corridor
W N Ainsworth traveled from Fort Wayne to Elkheart to confront W E Peterson a Lodge Deputy for the Court of Honor. Ainsworth assaulted Peterson in the Golden Hotel lobby with swift, brutal blows fracturing his lip and injuring his face. Peterson’s condition improved after a physician treated him. Ainsworth remained at large. Police reports indicate Ainsworth’s wife is involved in the case.
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Golden Hotel
W. E. Peterson
Court of Honor
W. N. Ainsworth
Ainsworth
Peterson
Big Four Agent Probes Hilo Car Crash Details
W F Cox, a Big Four special agent from Cincinnati, investigates last Monday evening’s crossing accident on Middlebury Street. He questions residents while Mr Hile also inspects conditions. Mrs Hile remains confined by injuries as consideration of action against the company is postponed.
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W. F. Cox
Big Four Railroad
Cincinnati
Hilo
Middlebury Street
Hile
Sleuth Machan Bids Paoli Court Witness in Casino Case
Robert D. Machan, who aided Attorney General Miller in gathering evidence against West Baden and French Lick casinos, left the city after visiting his parents and will testify tomorrow in the Orange county circuit court at Paoli.
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Robert D. Machan
Miller
West Baden
French Lick
A.G. Machan
Indianapolis
Paoli
Orange County
Escape Suspect Fled With Stolen Horse and Rig
G. T. Greffon, accused of stealing a horse and buggy valued at 500 dollars from Wabash, is believed to have escaped. He was last seen headed toward Goshen and officers there were alerted. The rig reportedly sold for 200 dollars in Warsaw and he is thought to have departed by train.
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G. T.’ Greffon
Wabash
Goshen
Warsaw
Greffon
Directors Resign and Court Dismisses Receivership Bid
Four directors of the Elkhart Mining and Dredge Co resign at a meeting with successors named. The circuit court dismisses President Proctor's receivership suit as directors keep stock and business proceeds. Salaries of 100 dollars were voted, with 25 dollars each for eight months. Offices moved to Proctor's Main street store amid ongoing stockholders' dispute and impending books and assets case.
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Elkhart Mining and Dredge Co
Marc L. Proctor
Louis A. Vanderlip
William J. Stamp
Fred E. Becker
George T. Blanchard
Presiden Proctor
W.at
S.mcmears
S. C. Kindy
DuBlisses
Vanderlip
Proctor
Marc.l. Proctor
Main Street
M. L. Proctor
Apd
Dr George B Chester Elkhart Dentist Dies After Prolonged Illness
Dr George B Chester a longtime Elkhart dentist and prominent local figure died at 5:30 this morning after a four year illness. He was born in Westfield Massachusetts November 17 39 years ago and came to Elkhart with his parents in the eighties. He studied at the University of Michigan and practiced first in the Dr Bowmar building before moving to 315 South Street. Surviving are his wife two brothers Ellis M and Richard G Chester of Elkhart and a niece Mrs Dodge of New Jersey. Burial arrangements to be announced upon the body’s arrival in Elkhart.
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George B. Chester
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Ellis M. Chester
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Ellis M
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Tland
Dodge
Jessie. Sweatland
New ‘Jersey
Massachusetts
Dr. Chester
Westfield Mass
Severa
South Street
Chester
Aiken
S. C
Waynesville
S C
Thomasville
Hipoer
South
Postmaster Grants Rural Route Carrier Reassignments
Change orders authorize July 16 reassignment of rural route carriers after July 2 route renumbering. Fred J. Foster moves from route 2 to 4, Vernon A. Yoder 3 to 6, Paul D. Farley 4 to 3, Charles C. Weatherhead 5 to 7, Eugene G. Dinehart 6 to 2, David H. Huffman 7 to 5. Salaries remain $750 annually.
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P. ‘ yeGraw
Eugene
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Thatorn
Fred J. Foster
Vernon A. Yoder
Paul D. Farley
Charles C. Weatherhead
Eugene G. Dinehart
David H. Huffman
Court House: Work Nears Completion After Repairs
The court house reconstruction is nearly finished as contractors prepare to remove tools. Decorators and marble tile workers expect completion in a few days. Total repairs cost about $76,000 not counting a new roof and dome. Clarence Harris of Goshen was hired to supervise at $65 a month and has served 18 months.
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Ae ‘Aarauig Ing
Clarence
Harris
Goshen
Contractor Yost plans new house on Jefferson Street lot
Yost expects to build a $3,000 to $4,000 house on the lot he recently bought from Harry Zigler on Jefferson Street, west of Second. He has drafted foundation plans and related specifications for the project.
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Yost
Harry Zigler
Jefferson
Rill Oeain
Hadarn SoupIent
Sale Was Given The Order Of
A damaged notice states the sale was given the order of. The fragment mentions a public sale directive but provides no further specifics or names.
Mysterious assault leaves tramp with serious wounds
Tony Stoutt a tramp is in the city jail with two deep cuts on his side and shoulder inflicted by two unknown negroes west of the Lake Shore line last night at about 11 o clock. He gave variations of his name but is identified as Stoutt. Police fear infection. he is kept under guard. A negro suspect was seen boarding a Lake Shore freight train eastbound. Kendallville police alerted. Stoutt's condition remained critical. arrangements were made to move him to infirmary when able. He claimed to have been in South Bend buying items for his father in Romeo Michigan.
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Tony Stoutt
Lake Shore
Stoutt
Charles Clark
Sagain
Thomas Clark
Thomas
Seret
Rinehart
Kendallville
Stott
Puterbaugh
En Nuity
Silvers
South’ Bend
Bluv
Romeo, Mich
St Joseph County urged to support Elkhart Chautauqua
Stoll editorial in Bend Times commends Elkhart Chautauqua efforts and urges broad St Joseph County attendance. He notes low admission for locals, calls for generous support, and highlights ease of access by car from nearby towns to ensure a strong, continuous assembly.
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J. B. Stoll
Bend Times
South
Bend
City Council Debates Franchises for Electric Railways
City leaders in Kalamazoo discuss granting short and simple franchises to the Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend line and the Valley line. They abandon future contingency clauses, plan a condensed draft, and prefer action at a later meeting to preserve city control.
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Valley Line
Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend Street Railway Companys
Board of Works
Bell
Turner
Greene
Kalamazoo
Michart & South Bend
Rev Light Delivers Two Strong Sermons at First Methodist
Rev Somerville Light, formerly of Trinity M E Church, preached two sermons at the First Methodist Church. Morning message on Worldliness stressed good citizenship and social conduct. Evening sermon explored Jesus Christ as both human and divine.
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Trinity M. E. Church
Marion
Somarville Light
Christ
Island Park Resort Draws South Bend Visitors
South Bend residents flock to Island Park described as an attractive cool shady resort with inviting breezes within easy reach of the city. The report highlights its shade, breezes, and family-friendly appeal for Sunday School attendees and Presbyterians.
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Tikhart
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