Elkhart Strike Halts 61 Workers at New York Central Shops
About twelve hundred boilermakers along the New York Central system walked out this morning. In Elkhart 61 Hope lodge No 192 members joined the stoppage at Franklin and Main streets. Officials say several engines need repairs but pledge a peaceful, orderly dispute resolution as talks with McCarthy and system officials continue.
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New -York Central
Elkhart
Ithe -Uilions
Meghantes
Tribunal Anid
Thomas
King
Buffalo
Hope Lodge No
Franklin and
Jarkesmaent Reichanadter
McCarthy
Lake Shore
Wrightshow
Useti
Laughec Grauid
Gulick Arrested After Revolver Fire In Lunch Car
A man named Gulick, an agent for Baldwin locomotive works, was arrested after a revolver fired in a Twentieth Century lunch car following a night out in Minneapolis. Witnesses say Gulick threatened patrons. a gun with one empty chamber was found on his person. Pahl, a Lake Shore brakeman, had $95 in a pocketbook and testified to the events before Gulick’s arrest.
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John L. ‘Gulick
Baldwin
Philadelphia
Guelith
Minnéapolis
Great Northerny
G. I. Pahl
Lake
Gulick
Pahl
Rinehart
Damages Awarded in Lever Brothers Suit Over Editorials
British papers London News and London Mail faced damages after initial pleas that editorials were fair comments. Lever Brothers, the large soap maker, was awarded a quarter million pounds by the judge after the papers withdrew the plea and offered an apology.
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Liverpool
Inng
Lever Bros
London ‘News
London Mail
Pupil of Prof NAST Charlotte Carter Dies in Mobile
Charlotte Carter, 15, longtime pupil of Prof Karl Nast in this city, died recently in Mobile Alabama from appendicitis. She was buried at her home in White Pigeon. Friends in Elkhart mourn her passing as a bright, well liked girl.
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iGharlotte- Carter
Karl Nast
Mobile
White Pigeon
Elkhart
Personal notes: moves and visits across towns
Dr Frink moves his office to 124 West Lexington Avenue. Miss Nellie Roche of Chicago visits this city. Mrs O Z Hubbell of California visits Elkhart. M B Fast returns from Pacific coast. Mrs BE Schafer of South Bend visits Mrs G Milton Schaffer. Henry Rosenthal and daughter of LaPorte visit relatives. Controller Bell travels to Chicago for Mennonite Publishing. Dr A Gronkwright of Three Rivers visits Mrs A Mi-Smith of South Second street. Mrs Allen Rogers of Benton Harbor visits Mr and Mrs Clayton Frederick of Marion street. Carl Bierman accompanied Crystal Theatre performances yesterday. Miss Hellopeters guest of Rev Simpson spends evening with Goshen friends. McBilwood leaves for Milwaukee. Denny returns to Portland, Ind., after visiting friends and relatives.
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Allen Rogers
Benton Harbor ’S
The
Clayton Frederick
Marion -Street
Bresnahan Injured in Cincinnati Game
Giants catcher Roger Bresnahan was struck in the head by a ball during a game with Cincinnati. He was unconscious for about ten minutes, then carried to the club house where four physicians treated him for twenty minutes before he regained consciousness. He began professional play as a pitcher in Lima and Toledo, later joining Washington and Baltimore before becoming a renowned catcher under John McGraw.
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Roger
Bregsnahan
McGraw
Giants
Goakley
Cincinnati
Bresnahan
Lima
Charley Strobel
Toledo
Washington
Baltimore
Orioles
Robby” Robison
West End of
Debating Amateur Golf Qualifying at Sandwich Meeting
Delegates at Sandwich gather during the amateur championship to vote on two proposals for amateur golf. One favors a scratch entry limit, the other a qualifying medal round. The outcome will shape the 1909 championship as 206 entries at St Andrews and expected at Sandwich show the need to weed entrants.
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Etheae
America
Ianaaianta Aetet U
Ee Ound
Holyoke
Amarteur
Champi
Dbrodd
Petit
Str Nctren
Sandwich
St. Andrew’ S
Y. Heebner
Philadelphia
Otis Clymer Sought as Outfielder for Washington Americans
Otis E Clymer recently signed by Cantillon for the Washington Americans. A former Pittsburg National League member, he began at Williamsport independent club in 1902 and progressed to Buffalo in 1904 with a fall sale to Pittsburg. He impressed as a standout outfielder in 1904 and 1905, suffered a broken leg in 1906, and has since returned to form, delivering solid ball in field and at the plate.
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Otis E. Clymer
Cantillon
Washington
Pittsburg
Williamsport
Buffalo
Stallings
Clymer “Wasther
Solld
Regarded Slugging Surges Mark Baseball Season
The piece notes high scoring and frequent double figure hits in both major leagues. It cites the foul strike rule and quotes Pittsburg club secretary Locke arguing the rule does not reduce batting. It compares National and American league totals on ten hit games and runs scored.
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Tate
Phas
Locke
Pittsburg
A. Little
Severs
Jeagte
Spitter Pitching Rules Amid Technical Notes
The text outlines spitter pitch rules focusing on finger position and arm motion. It warns hitters must not touch seams when throwing and stresses a short shoulder action with a wrist snap. It notes two fingers on the ball reduce spin and life, causing the ball to speed away without drag.
One of Season's Finds Kiddo Known as Wil
A brief note identifies a youth nicknamed Kiddo Wil as one of the season's notable finds. The item highlights potential talent and local interest without further details about events or affiliations.
How It Would Work Toward Unionized Sport
A fragmented piece outlines imagined rules for a league system. It suggests standardized batting averages at 250, strict penalties for high or low performers, and limited errors per game. It mixes labor ideas with sports tweaks and odd trivia about boxes and animal products.
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Bec Tuba
A Aan
A ‘Jong
Weimy
ATL
Anders
Sfor
Sayings and sages from ancient voices
A fragment collection of famous maxims and quotes from Shakespeare Martial Cicero and others. It pairs moral reflections with cautions on virtue fate and action. The excerpt references virtue and folly along with a note on governance and popular rule.
Deserted Wife Aims Self Destruction After Husband’s Affair
A neglected wife in a Toledo area apartment, driven by her husband’s pursuit of Gertie Shively, attempts suicide with chloroform and a handkerchief. Neighbors intervene as the husband refuses to visit. she remains seriously ill under neighbor care while the community commends her virtue despite the marital strife.
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Gartié Shively
Billy Ornt
Néikhledtine
Pebrijary
Toledo
Eikhart
Gertie Shivele
Shiveley
Neig’ Bors
Platz Confesses Failing Wife in Public Letter
A damaged note from Joe Platz alleges marital strife and infidelity. He claims his wife left with permission and was later chastised for an alleged unauthorized action at Kendallville. The missive references spying and a scandalous setup.
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Joe’ Platz
Brya
Rob GA Ryan
Kendallville
Sunda
Wile
Joh Platz
Elkhart May Get New Auto Factor As Automobile Firm
In Elkhart a six member party accompanies Alfred Menges to Grand Rapids Michigan to establish a new auto factor. The group travels via SokebIon Avenue for the proposed venture, with Mrs. E Bist noted among those involved.
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Elkhart
Alfred
iMenges
The
Menges
Automobile - Wwat
Grand: Rapids
Mich
E Bist
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