Telegraphers Strike Averts. Western Union Concedes Raises
New York and Boise reports confirm a peace settlement after a labor conference. Western Union agrees to wage increases and standard pay while abolishing a dated eight hour proposal, safeguarding against discrimination and offering reinstatement for aggrieved operators. Prosecutors in Idaho anticipate finishing Haywood case soon as defense remains confident.
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Clowry
Western Union
Commercial ‘Telegraphers Union
Boise
Idaho
Haywood
Fire Chief Escapes Injury Amid City Hall Lightning Strike
A severe electrical storm damaged the city fire alarm circuit at city hall when lightning struck circuit No 2 as Chief Leader adjusted a fuse in circuit No 4. He escaped unharmed but was dazed. Goshen experienced a strong storm with telephone outages and a half hour of intense rain and lightning.
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Goshen
Grover Cleveland Better Today Reportedly
Princeton sources say former president Grover Cleveland is better today after a minor illness. The report notes no complications and cites routine medical checks as the cause for the improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Cley
Sewer Contract Forms Yearlong Indiana Avenue Project
Contractor Berkey of Northern Construction Co. won the Indiana avenue trunk line sewer job. Estimated to take a year to complete, the city contract requires ten months if weather is favorable. Work to start when sheeted lumber arrives and continue through the winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkey
Northern Construction Co
Indiana Avenue
Fine lecture at Castle U B Church
Mrs. Don P. Blaine spoke on Temperance Victories and Opportunities at Castle U B Church. The decor reflected national colors, the lecture was logical and convincing, and the small audience praised her engaging presence. Music by a male quartet and a solo capped the evening. attendees thanked contributors.
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Castle U. B. Church
Don P. Blaine
Castle
Young Ladlies
Hagenbeck-Wallace Will Show in Elkhart Vi July 6
Freed, advance agent for Hagenbeck-Wallace shows, was in the city yesterday making contracts for two exhibitions here July 20 and July 6. The advance advertising brigade followed today. car No 1 will be here July 6, and the second car labeled circus will appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagenbeck-Wallace
Advance Advertisingrigade
Iablbed
Bend and Southern Michigan Lines Improve Steam Service
The Chicago South Bend and Indiana routes between Goshen and Soull Bend and the South reap improved timetable. Bend and Southern Michigan now offer faster rates and more convenient steam line service.
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Chicago
South Bend
Revival of electric railway project gains interest
Elkhart and Nappanee rail proposal attracts local attention with promoters and backers hopeful for feasibility. Those involved in the Winona Warsaw Elkhart South Bend traction plan have shared prospects and data from initial surveys with engaged citizens.
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Elkhart Lo- Nappanee
Winona
Warsaw
Elkhart
South Bend
Horse and buggy struck by Lake Shore train at Middlebury crossing
Warren Livergood of near Ilkhart was driving a horse hitched buggy when a Lake Shore passenger train struck at the Middlebury street crossing last night at 5 40. The buggy overturned the driver escaped injury the horse was badly hurt and taken to Dr Shaffer veterinary with uncertain fate. The train reportedly was moving fifteen miles an hour and did not stop in time.
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Warren Livengood
Lake Shore
Middlebury
Warren Livergood
Ilkhart
Middlebury ‘Street
Livet
Trai Wotil
vShaffer
Crossing Speed Sparks City Complaint
Residents complain to city officials that Lake Shore passenger trains exceed the speed limit at a railroad crossing where several people have been killed or injured. The issue centers on safety and calls for enforcement action.
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Lake Shore
Ten injured in B and O wreck in Bedford tunnel
A passenger train wreck in the east tunnel at mid tunnel town near Mitchell injures ten. The tender jumped the track on a down grade curve and five cars including mail and sleeping cars piled up. Rescuers faced foul air and debris as they pulled survivors from the wreckage.
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Bedford
Ind
Tunneltown
Mitchell
Lake Shore Band Program Highlights
Readable fragments show a Lake Shore band program listing items such as Weather permitting March Sox Dress Parade and a concert sequence including Overture Inspiration Intermezzo Waltzes and a March, with indications of direction and routes. The text is incomplete.
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Lake Shore
Lake
Symphia
Directo
Lake Shore to Expand Elkhart Locomotive Shops
The Lake Shore Railway will open larger car and locomotive shops at Elkhart, bigger than Collinwood Ohio. Construction began April 1901 and finished December 1904 at a cost of 1 771 014.17 dollars. The project employs about 1 200 workers with an annual payroll exceeding 1 500 000 dollars.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Tikchart
Mrs. Anna B. Oakes Dies in Elkhart at 80
Anna B. Oakes longtime Elkhart resident born February 26 1827 in Pennsylvania died at the home of her daughter Mrs Co H Ball 713 West Lexington avenue Funeral services will be held Friday at 4 oclock at Mrs Ball hom e Rev Beeks and Rev Bright to conduct interment Grace Lawn Cemetery. She was widow of Henry Oakes died 1881 survived by three children Mrs Mary High Rev John A Oakes and a daughter in Morlton O. and last survivor of the Stephens family
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Anna B. Oakes
Elithart
Co. H. Ball
Lexington Avenue
Pennsylvania
Anna
Stephens
Oakes
Elkhart
Remeevania
Andrew Stephen
Shewas
Mary
John A. Oakes
Morlton
Resi‘dence
Ball
Lexinton Avenue
Beeks
Bright
Grace Lawn
Mrs Nellie White Entered Yesterday and Marital Arrests Reported
A report notes the arrest of several individuals after an incident yesterday afternoon involving Mrs Nellie Mother White, with arrests connected to a public disturbance and related charges. The article outlines the events leading to custody and subsequent legal actions.
Raid on 209 Main Street leads to two guilty pleas
Police swooped on the apartment of Mother White at 209 South Main Street and arrested two visitors. A man and a woman pleaded guilty to fornication and conducting a house of assignation, paying fines plus costs. The proprietress faced a separate charge and fine and the incident drew attention to Mrs. White’s connections in Elkhart society. Names given by visitors are thought fictitious.
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Pulice
Yehe
Hughes
A. E Catlins
Nellie Splade
Havner
Elkhart’s
kKhatt
Eauak
Doks
Sof
White
Bilkhart
Motor Carriages to Be Built Here
Reports indicate local plans to manufacture motor carriages at the site. Authorities say the project aims to expand industry, create jobs, and strengthen the region's transportation production capacity.
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O.neill
Kennencamp
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Sion
Amandus
M. Smith
Elkhartnappanee
Board of Public Works
East Beardsley Avenue
Nuany
Collinwood
Blas
Nellie
Charlie Silvers
Main Street
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Tors
RS A
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