Freese v B & O court ruling and county contracts
The court ruled for the B and O in Freese vs. B & C, noting a contract basis for the suit. Prosecutor Hile filed information against Shapin for larceny and Calkins for assaulting Ella Newman. County commissioners let infirmary supply contracts and requested $2,500 for heating repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hile
Joseph Shapin
William A. Calkins
Shapin
Lake Shore
Calkins
Ella Newman
William Newman
Board of County Commissioners
M. A. Cornell
Louis Simon & Company
Shoup & Kohler
Weaver Settles Tax Case in Elkhart Courthouse
Delos N. Weaver of Elkhart settles with the state after Judge Ferrall assesses 50 dollars for sequestering taxable personal property. Weaver pays, choosing settlement over extended challenge. Guardian Susie Ray Beardsley authorized to sell realty appraised at 786 dollars and furnish a 1,600 dollar pond, funded by Fidelity and Guaranty Company of Baltimore. Land appraised by J. D. Devor and E. C. Bickle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Delos N. Weaver
Elkhart
Hile
J. D. Ferrall
Susie Ray Beardsley
James R. Beardsley
Fidelity & Guaranty Company
Baltimore
J. D. Devor
E. C. Bickle
Guardian Discharges After Final Distribution in Shelly Ward
J. M. VanFleet, guardian of the heir of the late James M. Shelly, made final distribution and is discharged as the ward has reached majority. In a separate matter, Charles G. Conn versus Alfred Clark et al. was tried before Judge Ferrall with a verdict for the plaintiff. The case concerned lot 27 in Leitch's addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. VanFleet
James M. Shelly
Charles G. Conn
Alfred Clark
Ferrall
Leitch
State of Indiana v Shick finds defendant guilty in assault case
Judge convicts John V. Shick of assault and battery and imposes a $5 fine plus costs. Hattie Thompson is divorced from Lenius Thompson and had been Mrs. S. Beach, living in Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
John V. Shick
Hattie Thompson
Lenius Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
S. Beach
Goshen
Manning heir files inventory showing 170 dollars on hand
Ebenezer F. Manning, heir of the Manning estate, has filed an inventory listing cash on hand at 170 dollars. The filing records the estate's liquid assets and identifies Manning as claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer F. Manning
Manning
Electric Bitters touted as cure for nervousness and stomach upsets
A claim that nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets signal revolt and trouble is followed by promotion of Electric Bitters. The ad asserts it tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels stimulates the liver and purifies the blood, benefiting run down systems with aches fading. 50 cents guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. Drugists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houseworth Bros
Elkhart Name List Mixed With Incomplete Reads
Fragmentary OCR shows several Elkhart residents with ages including Wiley Lerne 29 Laura E Longacher 27 Edwin Lutz 20 Nellie Partridge 20 Orrin M Sellers 29 Myrtle Brown 22 Otto H Helfrick 25 Laura Timmins with unclear spellings and scattered punctuation. No clear event or narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Lerne
Elkhart
Laura E. Longacher
Elhart
Edwin
Lutz
Nellie ‘Partridge
Orrin M. Sellers
Myrtle Brown
Otto H. Helfrick
Laura Timmins
Bikhart
Relief Train From Walla Walla Brings Coffins to Heppner
Heppner Oregon reports the relief train from Walla Walla bringing food and coffins to aid survivors after the wreck. Coffins are scarce with splintered boards repurposed for caskets. Debris line Willow Creek for twelve miles, many presumed bodies. Efforts focus on clearing the town as rescue teams work along the creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heppner
Ore
Walla Walla
Willow Creek
Trains wrecked near Lexington with four drowned
A relief train from Pendleton to Heppner was cut in two by a broken bridge crossing a creek thirty miles north of Lexington Oregon. Four people drowned as the front portion crossed the creek while the rear remained behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Ore
Pendleton
Heppner
Here
Tie in Jackson court heated by clash between lawyers
In Jackson Kentucky on June 17 during the Jett White trial Judge French and County Attorney Blanton argued intensely. French called Blanton a liar and Blanton charged, but the sheriff intervened to separate them. No guns were drawn and no injuries reported.
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Jackson, Ky
Jett-White
French
Blanton
Ew en principal witness flees Jackson with militia guards
Lexington June 17 B J Ewen the principal witness in the Jett White trial arrived and left Jackson secretly, escorted by militia due to fears of assassination if he stayed.
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Lexington
B. J. Ewen
Jett- White
Jackson
Three Die in Elmira Collision of Fast Express and Gravel Train
In Davenport Iowa three men were killed and several others injured in a head end collision early this morning between the north bound St Louis and Minneapolis fast express and a gravel train at Elmira on the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern. The dead are Fred Eisler Davenport Eldon Perring Liston and one unknown man all union carpenters riding on the blind baggage.
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Davenport
Iowa
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Elmira
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Northern
Fred Eisler
Eldon Perring
Liston
Union
New Discovery for Consumption Praised by Beall Spouse
Beall Mississippi resident T. R. Beall reports his wife showed rapid improvement from consumption after using Dr. King's New Discovery. He claims she was "entirely cured" after trying other remedies failed. Sold by Houseworth Bros. Druggists, 50 cents and 1 dollar with a free trial bottle available.
Riots Halt Dubuque Street Car Service
Riots last night stopped street car operation in Dubuque Iowa today. City officials report no cars run until soldiers arrive and there is no word yet from the governor on sending five more companies. The city is quiet this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Striking Restaurant Workers Plan Arbitration Effort
Chicago cooks and waiters will propose another arbitration plan to hotel and restaurant keepers today. If refused they may urge elevator men janitors and teamsters who handle hotel supplies along with firemen and engineers to join a sympathetic strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ills
A Frightened Horse Prompts Street Scene Ad
A frightened horse runs wild through the street causing fear as riders are dumped. The advertisement urges carrying Bucklen's Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles noting quick relief under its soothing action. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros. Drug Store
Sultan Warns Milan Amid Plot in Servia Throne Fight
London dispatch says the Sultan warned Milan, legitimized half brother of the late King Alexander, to guard himself as a plot to murder Milan to clear the Servian throne title exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Constantinople
Milan
Alexander of
Servia
New Life Pills for Dyspepsia Ad at Houseworth Bros Drug
An old advertisement touts New Life Pills by Dr King for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. The copy claims gentle yet thorough relief and lists a 25 cent price at Houseworth Bros Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King’s
New Life
Houseworth.Bros
Celebrating Battle Anniversary
Boston notes the anniversary of a historic battle with a brief ceremony and public observance. Local officials and residents gather to honor veterans and reflect on the event’s significance in city history.
Decrease in Oleomargarine Output From New Tax Rules
Washington reports a sharp drop in oleomargarine production after a 10 cent per pound tax on imitation butter coloring and mandatory labeling. Ten months ending April 30 saw 64 511 181 pounds sold, down from 99 362 803 the prior year, with 62 295 440 pounds uncolored taxed and 2 215 741 pounds colored taxed. The government notes many consumers avoid substitutes when fully informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Congress
Morton Monument Nears Completion in Nebraska City
The Arbor Day Memorial association reports nearly enough funds to build the J Sterling Morton memorial in Morton park Nebraska City father of Arbor Day. Rudolph Evans of New York won the contract for the monument design chosen after Chicago Art Institute review. Unveiling planned as a national event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Arbor Day Memorial Association
J. Sterling Morton
Morton Park
Nebraska City
Arbor Day
Results of Baseball Games American League
Chicago defeats Washington 11 to 12 and Philadelphia beats St Louis 12 to 12 in seasonal play.
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American League
Chicago
Washington Philadelp
Philadelphia
St.Louis
Dentist to the Saxon Court Appointment in Dresden
Dr. Foster Waltz of Chicago is reported named dentist to the Dresden royal court, succeeding W. O'Brien who was banished amid the Crown Princess Louise scandal. Waltz is a son of Dr. and Mrs. A. S. Waltz of Decatur Illinois, and the appointment is tied to Dresden in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Foster Waltz
Chicago
W. O’brien
Dresden
Decatur, Ill
Foster Waltz
Saxony
Louise
A. S. Waltz
Decatur
Harrison Will Nullified Against Stepmother
In Indianapolis on June 13 the circuit court ruled Colonel Russell B. Harrison as trustee for his children won a suit against Mrs. Benjamin Harrison widow of ex president and the Union Trust Company as executor under Benjamin Harrison's will. Judge Allen ordered the property sold and proceeds distributed to the heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Russell B. Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Union Trust Company
Allen
Bay City Baptist Association Deposes Minister
Bay City Michigan reports the Sag naw Valley Baptist association at its annual meeting deposed Rev. J. J. Spouse from the ministry and declared his ordination null and void. Spouse, formerly connected with a Saginaw church, is accused of abandoning the Baptist faith and preaching Socialistic doctrines.
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Bay City
Mich
Sagnaw Valley
Murderer Batson to Hang in New Orleans August 14
Governor Heard signed the death warrant for A. B. Batson of Missouri who was convicted of killing seven members of the Earl family. The execution is set for August 14 in New Orleans.
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New Orleans
Grand Opera House Moving in Pittsburg Major Project
The Grand Opera House in Pittsburg is being moved to widen Diamond Alley in a project costing about 250000 dollars. Work is described as of gigantic proportions and set for completion under city plans.
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Pittsburg
Grand Opera House
Diamond Alley
Stalled Text: Steamer Musicus Near Rostov Drowning Report
Fragmentary report notes Rostov on the Don Russia in June with a steamer named Musicus involved and possible drowning incident. The readable lines offer scarce details and lack a complete account.
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Russia
Rostov-on-the-Don
Musicus
Right to Privacy Centered Invasion Case Cited
The case Robertson v Rochester Folding Box Co holds that unauthorized publication of a likeness for advertising does not, on its theory, grant a right to injunction or damages as an invasion of the right to privacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson
Rochester Folding Box Co
N. Y
Ma bry v City Electric Railroad Co damages for feelings
The Georgia case Ma bry v City Electric Railroad Co holds a railroad liable for damages to a passenger’s feelings and sensibilities from wrongful expulsion from a car, even without any physical injury.
Insurance policy voids if mechanics work over fifteen days
The court holds that a provision voids the policy if mechanics are employed on building altering or repairing the premises for more than fifteen days at any one time without insurer consent. Outcome applies regardless of the reasonableness of the repairs in German Insurance Co. vs Hearne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Insurance Co
Hearne
C. C. App
Ballot Ban Regarded Reasonable Regulation in McCarthy v Moore
In State ex rel. McCarthy vs. Moore the court held that prohibiting placing an official ballot of an unsuccessful contestant for a party nomination at the primary is a reasonable regulation and does not violate the constitutional provision granting any eligible voter the right to hold elective office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Moore
Minn. J
L. R
Justice vs State Ga. refutes claim on child sustenance offense
The record notes a father who refused medicine for a sick minor is not convicted of depriving the child of necessary sustenance under a state statute, as held in Justice vs State Ga. 59 S. R. A. 601.
Railroad company held not obligated to protect riders at stations
In Houston and Texas Central Ry Co v Philip the court notes the railroad has no obligation to protect persons who resort to its stations from assaults by loungers. The duty to aid departure of friends becoming passengers is denied, though protections may exist for intending travelers.
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Houston & T
Survivorship required for mutual benefit fund when beneficiary dies first
In Meid deke v Balder II 59 LRA 653 the court holds that if a mutual benefit member dies and the named beneficiary dies before the member, the beneficiary’s representatives must prove survivorship. without survivorship, the fund eschews to the heirs of the member rather than the beneficiary’s heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiddeke
Chinatown Chinaman Makes Escape Plan as Police Raid
In Manhattan Chinatown a raid on a fan tan game yields eleven prisoners. Detective Drennan guards them in a third story front room while a prisoner proposes a risky escape top floor roof to a China friend outside. The plan involves swapping captives to defeat guard counts.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Manhattan
Chinatown
Drennan
John
Pen PH
Chinaman
Chinama
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Delos Weaver
Freese
Boston
Dodge & Dodge
Rose
Portland
Mass
Cheviots Madras and
Pereales
Optimo
Panama
Oan
Both
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Kansas City
Colorado Springs
Denver
St. Joseph
Peoria
Des Moines
Rock Island
Springfield
Rockford
Bloomington
Grove Vs. State
Tians
Chicago Union Traction Company
Ill
Morton Monument
Harrison Will
J. J
Baptist ‘Church
Mabry Vs. City Electric Railroad Co
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