Receiver Appointed for Winona Warsaw Elkhart & South Bend Traction
Judge Ferrall appoints A. R. Beardsley as receiver on motion by James S. Dodge at the request of principal creditor Maj. S. A. Collins. The road, tied to Central Indiana railway lines, has assets over 100000 with indebtedness around 16000. Chicago financiers Hicks and Yuille had pledged funds but did not finance construction by the 1904 deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winona, Warsaw, Elkhart & South Bend Traction Company
A. R. Beardsley
Ferrall
James S. Dodge
Maj
S. A. Collins
Hervey B. Hicks
George A. Yuille
Chicago
Collins
Messrs. Hicks and
Yuille
Central Indiana Railway System
Elkhart
Toledo
Need of Patrol Emphasized on South Main Street
A citizen letter criticizes Elkhart for lacking a patrol wagon after a police officer arrested a severely intoxicated woman. The writer urges city action to provide transportation and prevent public comment, saying the officer was simply performing his duty under poor conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Jackson
High Streets
Elkhart
Elkhart Institute Building Sold to Mennonite Group
The Elkhart Institute association sold its former college building in Elkhart for six thousand dollars to the Mennonite Brethren in Christ. Elder Daniel Breneman of Goshen is president and Rev. A J Aunties is pastor of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Institute Association
Elkhart
Mennonite Brethren In Christ
Daniel.Breneman
Near Goshen
Rev
A. J. Aunties
Pope Nearing End As Cardinal Warns Time May Come
Rome reports July 13. The pope has slipped into a semiconscious state and Cardinal Mattelli said the end might come almost at once. He judged the pope in worse condition than before the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mattel
Pope Nears Dying. Conclave Preparations Accelerate
In Rome on July 18 the pope remains semi conscious as uric acid poisoning from kidney failure threatens his life. Cardinal conclave preparations continue rapidly while doctors treat him. The pope, awakening briefly, asked for his valet and predicted he might die on Thursday, the Carmelite Madonna feast day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Pio
Lapponi
Pope's condition noted as agitation after midnight
An official bulletin reports the pope remained tranquil before midnight but grew agitated afterward. A physical exam shows no thoracic change since the day before, kidneys function is scarce, and his Holiness is in somewhat low spirits with a pulse of 82 and respiration 32. Honolulu reports Judge Wilcox died after an operation from blood poisoning. his earlier revolts and pardon are noted.
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Rome
Honolulu
Robert A. Wilcox
Dole
Liliuokalani
Congress
Floods devastate Silesia and Posen provinces
From Berlin the floods report widespread devastation across Silesia and Posen. Langenbrook lost thirty houses while Weiss suffered nineteen and Ziegenfall seven. Arnoldsdorf church and graveyard were wiped out. Fifteen thousand acres submerged, many drowned, twenty killed by lightning, and crops severely damaged.
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Berlin
Silesia
Posen
Langenbrook
Weiss
Ziegenfall
Arnoldsdorf
Rampolli Urges Prayers for Illustrious Patient
Washington July 13. A cablegram from Cardinal Rampolla in Rome to the papal legation reports that the improvement of the illustrious patient is not progressing. Prayers are recommended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cardinal Rampolla
Rome
Czar Struggles With Illness and Exhaustion in War Times
Manchester report says the czar is ill and deeply depressed from an effort to grasp burdens beyond his powers. He is not confined to his room but remains worn and unable to cope with the demanding details of leadership.
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Czar
Manchester
Minnie Cummings Found Guilty in Husband Murder
Mrs. Minnie Cummings was found guilty this morning of murdering her husband Dennis in April and received a ten year sentence. She was also indicted for the murder of a previous husband, Edgar Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Minnie Cummings
Dennis
Edgar Harris
Frey, Former Santa Fe Manager, Dies in Topeka
J. J. Frey, once general manager of the Santa Fe, died in Topeka today from aneurysm of the heart. He had been planning a railroad across Alaska to join with the Trans-Siberian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
J. J. Frey
The
Santa Fe
Alaska
Trans-Siberian
New York Stock Market Slips to New Lows
New York reports a semi-panicky morning as stocks fall further with new records set. Pennsylvania shares drop to 120, the lowest since 1898, signaling continued weakness in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pennsylvania
Prince of Wales Guests Breakfast Aboard Kearsarge
Portsmouth July 13 The Prince of Wales Ambassador Choate and several English notables breakfasted with Admiral Cotton aboard the Kearsarge this morning.
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Portsmouth
Prince of ‘Wales
Ambassador Choate
Admiral Cotton
Kearsarge
President and secretary hold talks on army affairs
Oyster Bay reports the president and secretary conducting a consultation over army affairs today with the country awaiting updates on policy and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Army
Osolo Farmers Push Health Board Nuisance Probe
Osolo township farmers seek state board of health action over the Caspar Lipschitz slaughter house nuisance. Dr Eisenheiss, recently named then resigned coroner, is urged to bring the issue to Indianapolis at the board’s quarterly meeting. Neighbors report ongoing odor and health risks, despite arrests and fines, as the nuisance lies outside city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caspar Lipschitz
Osolo Township
State Board of Health
Eisenheiss
State Board
Hisenbeiss
Eisenbeiss
Gotwalt
Church
Osolo
Pope Recovery Prayers Call Across Churches
Citizens prepare for a new pope as prayers rise in churches nationwide seeking recovery and guidance. Clergy urge unity and continued devotion while awaiting announcements from the conclave.
Pope’s health worsens after pleural drainage plan
Rome reports the pope’s condition deteriorated with cyanosis of the fingertips. The planned puncture of the pleura to drain fluid by a pravaz syringe at noon was postponed due to his weakness, officials saying the operation could not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Disease Complications for His Holiness in Rome
An official bulletin from Rome at 9 20 this morning states the pneumonia affecting His Holiness is now complicated by pleurisy and paralysis of the fingers. The pontiff had a restless sleepless night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican telegram notes pope near death in July report
An official Vatican telegram at 11 A M July 7 says the pope's end is very near and his condition is most serious, stating he is almost in extremis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vatican
Runaway Horse Strikes Woman in Prairie Street Incident
Melvin Clipp of the Indiana Railway Company power house drove with Miss Gertrude Longaker of Trustee Grosh’s home when a frightened mare reared on Prairie street and toppled the carriage. The horse broke free but Longaker escaped serious harm, though shaken. The horse was found next morning at Charles Dinehart’s residence.
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Melvin Clipp
Indiana Railway Company Power House
Gertrude Longaker
Trustee Grosh
Prairie Street
Charles Dinehart
Marriage Licenses List Includes Stauffer Sala Reiff Cripe Strycker
Emanuel L Stauffer of Dunlaps and Esta M Sala of Harrison 23. John G C Reiff of Goshen and Bertha Cripe of Goshen 26. Noah Strycker of Foraker and Mary Miller of Foraker 25. John H Strickler of Elkhart and Ida Strickler of Goshen 26. Emil J Shrank of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Martha Rodewald of Elkhart 19.
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Emanuel L Stauffer
Dunlaps
Esta M. Sala
Harrison To
John GC. Reiff
Goshen
Bertha Cripe
Sesee
Noah Strycker
Foraker
Mary Miller
John .H. Strickler
Elkhart
Ida Strickler
Emil J. Shrank
Milwaukee
Wison
Martha Rodewald
Telegrams Crowding Vatican as Pope Worsens
Rome July 7 Telegrams pour into the Vatican over the pope condition with rulers among those expressing concern His Holiness shows satisfaction at interest while doctors report no hopeful signs Oxygen and reviving gas used as the pontiff alternates between deep sleep and exhaustion Dr Lapponi says no hopes yet Pope sustains nourishment but cannot take larger amounts due to frail state and lingering weakness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Lapponi
Americans Welcomed by Portsmouth with Naval Salutes
The American squadron arrived at Portsmouth on July 7 and was greeted with salutes from British warships. After the Kearsarge berthed, Portsmouth’s mayor extended a welcome and Admiral Cotton replied. Later the king's representatives delivered a formal welcome to the Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
England
Cotton
King Oscar of Sweden Faces Rare Internal Ailment
Reported in Manchester that King Oscar of Sweden is suffering from an incurable internal trouble and a very serious operation is likely soon. The notice notes the anticipated procedure and the potential impact on royal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Oscar of
Sweden
Futuer
Pratt's Condition Improves, Frederick V Pratt Reported
Mr. Frederick V Pratt's medical condition today was described as somewhat improved at the hospital, with officials noting steady signs of recovery and continued treatment plans ongoing.
Rampolla Appeals For Prayers Over Pope Illness
Paris dispatch reports Cardinal Rampolla sending a Vatican note asking for prayers as the pope’s illness is described as more marked. The nuncio in Paris transmitted the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rampolla
Paris
Cardinal Rampolla
Mazzoni Informed He Is Resigned Amid Painful Illness
A terse note to Dr. Mazzoni states he has no illusion about his position and resigns. The fragment suggests an impending operation and a meditation on death as life declines. The text includes a poem or verse reflecting on mortality and the soul awaiting burial.
Papal Patient Undergoes Pleura Puncture
Official bulletin from the pope's physicians reports a pleural puncture with eight hundred drams of matter removed. The patient endured the operation courageously, shows improved general condition and rests well, though his mind remains slightly confused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Tragedy Flares in Evansville Jail District After Night Battle
Crowds gathered at the court house square in Evansville after a night of violence. Ropes were set to bar access to the sheriff's residence and blood stained streets surrounded the jail area as calm returned this morning.
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Evansville
House Square
Sheriff's
Elkhart Plans Cement Plant At Marl Deposits
Outside capitalists and Goshen interests plan a cement works using marl deposits near Cooley Mud and Heaton lakes. A company would own 560 acres around the lakes with Elkhart as a distribution point. Location undecided as plans remain preliminary.
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Goshen
Cooley
Mud
Heaton Lakes
Eilkhart County
Elkhart
Webster
Heaton
Pennsylvania Picnic Arrangements Discussed At Society Meeting
The Pennsylvania society held a meeting last evening to arrange for the Pennsylvania picnic. Another meeting will be held next Tuesday to complete the arrangements.
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Pennsylvania Society
Pennsylvania
Died of Heart Trouble Harold Holty
Harold Holty eleven son of Mr and Mrs Alonzo Holty of 403 Sherman street died this morning at 1 30 due to heart trouble He had heart problems since age one After a coughing spell last night he drank water then died A funeral is set for Sunday at 3 pm with Rev Rice officiating
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Harold Holty
Alonzo Holty
Sherman Street
Rev. Rice
Social Notices From Cassopolis and Nearby Towns
Miss Lillian Warner of Cassopolis visits her aunt Mrs Rhinehart and Mrs J J Minnich spends time with relatives in Elkhart. Mrs Aiken visits Redfields Mill. Mrs Stangle of Elkhart and Mrs D B Kindig visit Carlton Rhinehart. Wallace Shaffer and Donald Graham spend weekend in Niles. Patrician lodge Union to meet in new Sailor hall. Mrs Emma Aikens travels to Three Rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Warner
Cassopolis
C. W. Rhinehart
J. J. Minnich
Elkhart
Stangle
Kindig
Carlton Rhinehart
the Patrician Lodge of Union
Sailor Hall
Emma Aikens
Three Rivers
Daily Notes Mention Visits and Medical Rumor
Rev. L A Stangle spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs S A Minnich NAB N N N N Rome July A medical friend of Dr Mazzoni says that no doubt Dr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Stangle
S. A. Minnich
Rome
Mazzoni
Pope's Health Said Steady. Doctor Sees Slight Improvement
In an interview Dr Lapponi stated the pope is not worse than a week ago and may last another week. The general condition shows some amelioration though irregularities persist since yesterday.
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Lapponi
Pope may move to Vatican villa for pure air
A Rome dispatch says the pope may be moved soon to his villa in the Vatican gardens to enjoy cleaner air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rome Associates
Vatican Gardens
Pope Awakens After Prolonged Sleep In Rome
The pope woke at 4 this afternoon after a long sleep causing fears of an unnatural sleep and possible coma. Officials monitored his condition as doctors evaluated the situation in Rome.
Desert Rail Yard Battle Between Japanese and Mexican Workers
In California between Victorville and Barstow a five day clash pitting 150 Japanese and 150 Mexican railroad workers left four dead and about fifty wounded. The fight began after a Japanese insulted a Mexican, escalating to stone and tool assaults with earthworks built by the Japanese on the riverbank. Mexicans later stormed the earthworks, killing two more, as state troops potentially move to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Victorville
Barstow
Americans win Palma trophy at Bisley match
The American team captured the Palma trophy at Bisley England on July 11 as international shooters from England Norway Canada Natal Australia and France competed for honors.
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Bisley
England
Norway
Canada
Natal
Australia
France
Elkhart County Assessed Values Adjusted by Board of Review
The county board of review cut the Elkhart Water Co. assessment by 15000 to 85000 and reduced Elkhart Carriage & Harness Co. from 69000 to 59000. Foremen orders included 10 percent cuts on Goshen city improvements and 5 to 20 percent increases on lands and improvements across townships and towns. Elkhart county land and improvement values rose by 850000 versus 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart Water Co
County Board of Review
Elkhart Carriage & Harness Co
Goshen City
Elkhart Township
Clinton Township
Jackson Township
Wakarusa Corporation
Jefferson Township
Elkhart County
Price Paid for Eggs in 1901 per Dozen
A historical note records the price paid for eggs in 1901 per dozen. The figure reflects early 20th century market values and offers context for consumer costs and agricultural economics of the era.
Egg Prices Change on Sputter Per Tb For Eggs
Markets report price fluctuations with a sputter per terabit measure for eggs sold per dozen. Traders note limited supply and regional variation in cost.
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Winona
Electric Road
Mas
Gollins
Elkhart Insitute
Lege
Pope
Pope Leo
Rampolli
Elwood
William Griffith
State “Health Board
Leo
Lake
Pires
Mrs. Aiken
Redfields Mill
Wallace Shaffer
Donald Graham
Niles
Warren Hill Co
Meek
Doz
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