Two Park Employees Plead Not Guilty on Sabbath Desecration
Al Blum and A C Stifler, workers at the Highland Park merry go round, were arrested for desecrating the Sabbath. Both pleaded not guilty before Judge Raymer and demand jury trial. Stifler reported about 375 dollars taken in that evening. Two junior workers were also present. action planned against them.
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Highland Park
al. Blum
A. C. Stifler
Nhe
Stifler
Raymer
State board to enforce sleeping car conduct rules
Indianapolis June 5. The state board of health will enforce new rules for sleeping cars and railway coaches. Conductors will carry polite cards warning passengers who spit in cars, with arrest possible on a repeat offense. A meeting with railroad superintendents will set practical rules next week at the state house.
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United Press News Assn
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
the Health Board
Harry
State House
Hurty
Valuable Jewels Lost at Klinger Lake Dance
Mrs. C. H. Wright formerly of Elkhart now of Kalamazoo reports a chamois bag with jewelry vanished from the platform outside the dance pavilion Saturday night. The bag contained about 250 dollars in pieces with a pearl pin given 30 years ago by Mr. Wright. A liberal reward is offered.
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C. H. Wright
Elkhart
Kalamazoo
Klinger Lake
Wright
Elkhart Farmers Forecast Big Hay Crop
Farmers in Elkhart county say the hay crop this year will be the largest in many years and possibly a record breaker. Conditions on farms are satisfactory with prospects for a fine wheat crop after last year’s near total failure.
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Elkhart County
Defiant Man Arrested After Words for Chief
Daniel Steiman of Elkhart was arrested Saturday in South Bend for telling Chief McWeeny to jump in the lake. He was ordered to move on while standing in the street with a buggy. The case was continued until Saturday.
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Daniel Steiman
Elkhart
South Bend
McWeeny
Osler Denies Statement About Trollope Quote
In Indianapolis on June 6 Dr. Hurty of the State Health board, a personal friend of Dr. Osler, said Osler denied making any such statement and claimed he was quoting a novelist Trollope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osler
Indianapolis
Dr. Hurty
State Health Board
Stranger Improves After Found Near Six Span Bridge
R H Crampton the man found near the Six Span bridge Saturday with checks for 2400 in his pockets is at Clarke hospital and much improved this afternoon.
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R. H. Crampton
Clarke Hospital
Burial of Mrs Henry Holtsinger Near Waterford
Mrs Henry Holtsinger of Waterford was buried Saturday afternoon about 4 1 2 miles south of Waterford. She was well known locally and left a husband two daughters one son and one sister to mourn her loss.
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Henry Holtsinger
Waterford
Holtsinger
Sam Hunt Vanishes Then Reappears in Albuquerque Report
In Elkhart last winter Sam Hunt vanished for weeks before resurfacing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Local authorities confirm Hunt was heard from yesterday in the city, ending weeks of uncertainty.
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Sam Hunt
Sam ”Hunt
Elkhart
Albuquerque
New
Herrea
Walle
Prisoner Escapes With Coppy Silvers' Wheel
James Smith, a vagrant prisoner, slipped from the city jail Saturday afternoon and rode away on Coppy Silvers' bicycle. He was last seen heading to Klinger Lake, with officers puzzled by the escape and potential plans unknown.
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Klinger Lake
James Smith
Platt Hougland
Sergt. Whiteman
Main Street
Officer Stamp
Silvers
Grover Cleveland
Erie County
N. Y
Smith
Grosh Arrested on Embezzlement Indictment Bond Posted
Ex trustee Joseph H. Grosh indicted for embezzlement was arrested by Sheriff Manning and released on bond of 1000. His brothers Samuel E. Grosh and Levi W. Ulrich acted as bondsmen. Grand jury found new irregularities in railroad land tax receipts linked to road supervisors W. P. Courtney D. W. Granger J. W. Smith and A. H. Sloat totaling 821.46.
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Joseph H. Grosh
Manning
Samuel E. Grosh
Levi W. Ulrich
Mr. Grosh
Flower Mission Day Observed by W C T U
Flower Mission Day will be observed by the W C T U tomorrow at 3 PM at 123 North Sixth Street the home of Mrs. Millard. Mrs O V Wheeler will give an address on Flower Missions and Mrs Holler state superintendent and national Sabbath Observance assistant will present a chart talk on the Bible. Men and women of Elkhart are invited and refreshments will follow the social hour.
Signing the Court House Bonds
County Commissioners opened the June session and signed bonds for court house improvement. Each bond is worth 500 dollars.
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Court House
Court House Improvement
Caterer Struck by Golf Ball at Kenwood Club
A. F. Jahn, a caterer, was hurt Saturday afternoon when a hard-hit golf ball struck his calf at the Kenwood Golf Club. The injury left him hobbling about with great difficulty after the incident involving Rev. R. R. Graham.
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A. F. Jahn
Kenwood Golf Club
R. R. Graham
Jahn
Anonymous letter alleges Goshen resident violations of Michigan fish laws
A communication received by the Truth accuses a Goshen citizen of violating state fishing laws. The letter cannot be published due to obvious reasons.
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Goshen
Michigan
Green Peerless Automobile Arrives for Beardsley
A. H. Beardsley receives a green Peerless automobile this morning. The four wheel vehicle runs on 24 to 30 horsepower and seats five persons.
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A. H. Beardsley
Vote on Traction Subsidy Election in Elkhart Township
Elkhart township voters go to the polls on Tuesday to decide on a subsidy for the Huntington Columbia City North Western company. The measure asks for a $25,000 appropriation to support traction service.
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Elkhart Township
Huntington, Columbia City & Northwestern Company
Goshen Woman's Death
Miss Emma Preston formerly of Goshen died in Chicago on May 30 at age 50 from tumor and dropsy. She was once known as Mrs. James Sullivan.
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James Sullivan
Emma Preston
Goshen
Chicago
Independent telephone men plan Fort Wayne clash with Bell
A meeting in Fort Wayne gathers independent telephone men aiming to oppose the Bell company in a heated confrontation. The plan signals a bitter fight with threats of war-like action against the dominant carrier.
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Fort Wayne
E Bell Company
Epworth League District Meeting Convened
The 16th annual convention of the Epworth League district met to discuss program plans and activities. Leaders outlined upcoming events and community service efforts.
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Epworth League
Wealthy Elkhart farmer dies after fall from tree
T A Hitchcox of Union Michigan father of Mrs H A Graham and William Hitchcox died early today after falling from a tree while driving out a swarm of bees. He was about 70, survived by a wife and several children, two of whom live in the city. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
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T. A. Hitchcox
Union
Mich
H. A. Graham
William Hitchcox
Brees
Whitechcox
Elkhart
Crofoot Arrested After 1905 Swindle Case
Henry E. Crofoot, a St. Joseph County farmer swindled in 1905 by Thomas Edward Clark, alias Red Austin, alias Patrick Henry Davis, was arrested by Sheriff D B J Schafer on aiding and abetting a felony. He posted a $1,000 bond and returned home for the first time since Jan. 2 disappearance.
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Henry E. Crofoot
St. Joseph County
Thomas Edward Clark
Big damage suit grows from Schafer murder case
Bedford Indiana June 6 Special suit filed in Lawrence circuit court by S B Lowe against Col A G Voris Bedford banker for ten thousand dollars damages for slander. Lowe says Voris stated he was with Miss Eva Lowe near Cross Lanes south of Bedford on night before the Schafer murder and that rumors have circulated for six months harming his reputation. Voris is out of town and could not be seen.
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United Press News Assn
Bedford
Ind
Lawrence
S. B. Lowe
Col. A. GC. Voris
Col. Voris
Lowe
Eva Lowe
Cross Lanes
Sarah Schafer
Miss Schafer
Voris
Schafer
Paoli Courthouse Photo Links Dr Frazer's Early Bar Admission
An Indianapolis News photo of the Paoli Indiana courthouse recalls Dr. W Frazer being admitted to the bar there prior to his decision to enter the ministry.
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Frazer
Paoli
Ind
Indianapolis News
Western Union Installs Vetman Transmitting Typewriter
The local Western Union office has installed a Vetman Transmitting Typewriter enabling telegrams to be sent by simply striking the keys of the machine.
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Western Union
Funeral for Albert Clement Crushed in Lumber Car
The body of Albert Clement known as a tramp was buried in a morning service at Stephens' undertaking rooms. The widow, living in Pennsylvania, had threatened shipping the body but declined after a letter to Coroner Dewey indicating inability to cover burial expenses.
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Albert Clement
Stephens’ Undertaking Rooms
Pennsylvania
Dewey
Clement
Prominent Catholic Priest Rev Father Duehmizg Dies
Reverend Father Domuiwic Duehmizg, pastor of St Marys, dies leaving a void in the local Catholic community. Parishioners and city leaders mourn the longtime clergyman known for service and charity.
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Domuiwic’ Duehmizg
SBE Mary's
Eniiren
Oth . F
Flavor of Heathenism in Message of Togo
A critique argues that Japanese leaders are praised as Christians while actions in Manchuria show secular motives. It notes Studebaker wagons copied in Japan and cites Emperor worship and the Mikado as driving forces behind battlefield successes. The piece contrasts Togo’s silence with Western praise for providence.
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Togo
Young Men’s Christian Association
Manchuria
Russia
Studebaker -Wagon-Works
Sunrise Kingdom
Japan
Studebaker
Francis
Indianapolis
Napoleon
Alexander
the Silent
von Moltke
Rojestvensky
Cronstadt
Japan Sea
Elkhart Chautauqua Directors Hear Details of Planned Event
Enthusiastic Bucklea Hotel meeting reviews a 3700 seat large tent and 800 to 1,000 reserved seats for Elkhart chautauqua. Charles L. Wagner of Slayton Lyceum Bureau praises the program as best in twenty years and cites $4000 cost. The convention of the International Lyceum Association will bring acclaim and entertainers. Rev. O V Wheeler to arrange joint ministerial discussion.
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Elkhart Chautauqua
Charles L. Wagner
Slayton Lyroeum Bureau
Chautauqua
Bucklea Hotel
Elkhart
Slayton
Slayton Bureau
Wagner
Warsaw
International Lyceum Association
St. Joseph
Hope for Large Attendance at Carnegie Library Meeting
Ladies of the Clark hospital auxiliary seek a large turnout tomorrow at 3 p.m. at the Carnegie Library to arrange for the second tag day. A report on disbursements and funds on hand will follow in a few days.
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Clark Hospital
Carnegie Library
Young Child Falls From Window During Building Move
Mr and Mrs A C Amidon rushed home after Neva Amidon five fell from a second story window of an old building in transit. The five year old suffered back injuries and a broken collar bone and endured a restless night.
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A. C. Amidon
Neva
City Ownership of a Water Plant Discussed Tomorrow
City ownership of a water plant will be the subject for discussion at the Square Deal League meeting in Truth Hall tomorrow evening. Citizens are invited to attend and participate in the discussion and vote.
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Square “Deal League
Truth Hall
Funeral Held for Henry Smith Newsboy at First Evangelical
The funeral for Henry Smith the newsboy was held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at the First Evangelical church on Hickory Street. Rev. Fisher conducted the services.
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Henry
Henry Smith
First Evangelical Church
Hickory ~ Street
Rev. Fisher
Dayhuff Takes Over Barber Shop in 202 South Mali Street
C E Dayhuff of Co E purchased the barber shop at 202 South Mali Street from John Fremont this morning. Dayhuff has eight years of experience in the trade.
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E. Dayhuff
South Mali
John Fremont
Big cock fights headline in Bertrand Michigan event
The South Bend Tribune reports the largest cock fight series in this region, held Sunday in Bertrand Michigan. Over fifty birds entered with strong showings from South Bend Elkhart Niles and Kalamazoo participants winning most events.
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Elkhart
South Bend
Bertrand
Mich
South.Bend
South Bend Elkhart
Niles
Kalamazoo
South Bend Wide Open Grasped Firm Position
Fragmentary OCR notes reference South Bend as wide open and mention Elkhart and Goshen with uncertain phrases about grasp and hold. No clear event or outcome is available.
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South ‘Bend
Elkhart
Goshen
South “Bend
Elkhart pioneer Christopher J. Gillette dies at 78
Christopher J. Gillette of 409 Marion street died at 2 45 this morning from heart trouble. A longtime Elkhart merchant and former sheriff, he helped build the city, owned property in Elkhart and Chicago, served in Masonic ranks, and was survived by son LaMar Gillette of Goshen, sister Mrs Helen Morgan of Geneva, Ohio, and three grandchildren. Funeral pending Friday afternoon.
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Elkhart
Christopher J. Gillette
Marion Street
Gillette
LaMar Gillette
Goshen
City National Bank
Helen Morgan
Geneva
Ohio
Mr. Gillette
Genesee County
New York
Henry Gillette
Ashtabula
Christopher
Ashtabula County
Camanche
Clinton County
Iowa
Mishawaka
Masonic Fraternity
Mary Palmer
Frances Bates
Lower Michigan Storm Leaves Multiple Fatalities
A severe electric storm swept lower Michigan causing at least six deaths and widespread destruction in the Thumb district and Saginaw valley. Homes, barns and schools were blown down. lightning killed residents and injured others in Urban Sanilac Cass City Central Lake and nearby areas.
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Detroit
Lower Michigan
Thumb
Saginaw Valley
John Smith
Urban
Sanilac County
Edward Philpotts
William Hutchinson
William Dosser
Post Office Front Missing Pillars Halted Work
Builders report no guidance on two misplaced pillars at the post office. Four weeks pass without front work, while about half the concrete roof is done and interior prep proceeds for plastering.
Timber land dispute in ten year petit jury case
The petit jury reported in circuit court this morning. John Gorsuch and Jesse Rush of Concord township were appointed to fill vacancies. The first case is Anthony Zolker vs Ader over timber land, a dispute pending ten years.
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Petit Jury
John Gorsuch
Jesse Rush
Concord Township
Anthony Zolker
Adered
Act
Pickerel Abound in St. Joseph River
The Goshen Democrat reports the St. Joseph River is lively with pickerel and over one hundred fish were caught last week. The capture underscores a strong run of the species as anglers reel in good numbers.
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St. Joseph
Goshen’Democrat
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Grosh
Union, Mich
Crofoot
Charles, L. Wagner
Lyceum Bureau
Christopher Gillette
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