Elkhart Lighting Bid Fight Over City Contract
Local dispute over street lighting bids in Elkhart pits James DuShane against The Elkhart Power Company. The council awarded the contract to the lower bidder, despite claims of possible savings, while DuShane accuses rivals of suppressing competition and harming taxpayers.
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James DuShane
South Bend
Elkhart
DuShane
Elkhart Power Company
City Lighting
du Shane
Cit
M DuShane
Hydro-Electro
Indiana and Michigan Electric Company
St. Joseph Valley
Combine
City Officials Respond to Lighting Bid Controversy
Mayor Greene and council members defend Conn Electric after Indiana & Michigan Power and Hen Island contend they were cheated. They contrast Conn bidding 65 dollars per light with 67.50 from Hen Island and say competition kept prices from rising and taxpayers from a higher holdup.
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Indiana & Michigan Power Co
Elkhart
J. DuShane
Conn
Elkhart Power Co
Greene
Gotwalt
DuShane
Gotwailt
Hen Island
Mr. Conn
South Bend
Hazelton
Walter Hazelton
Messers
Japanese Steamer Attacked Near Fukuyama
Three Russian warships appeared off Fukuyama as Japanese vessels moved north. A Japanese steamer was attacked but escaped to Fukuyama harbor. The Sakomaru was overhauled but Russians avoided approaching. A Japanese warship returned with the steamer.
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Tokio
Fukuyma
Fukuyama
Wounded Returning From Vafangow Retreat
An ambulance train from the battlefield at Vafangow brought nine officers and 464 wounded and two horses. A later train added 29 officers and 270 wounded. The wounded say the retreat from Vafangow was effected in perfect order.
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Mukden
Vafangow
Osaka Bank Failure Shocks Japanese Markets
In Tokio on June 18 a major Osaka bank announced its failure, signaling a severe financial setback for Japan. Reports indicate the institution had wide dealings with other banks, and the collapse raised fears for regional stability and economic prospects.
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Tokio
Osaka
Japan
Finanace
Officer Magnuson Wins Voting Contest for City Official
The voting contest for the most popular city official was won by Officer Magnuson with 1487 votes, followed by Patrolman Stamp 1451 and Supt. Silvers 1056. Magnuson will receive a silver star. The Monarch Carnival Co folded after a week in Elkhart, with shows moving to Bloomington and LaPorte. City issued 36 stand licenses, bringing in $99. Eagles will net roughly $300 to $400 from the week.
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Monarch Carnival Co
Elkhart
Officer Magnuson
Patrolman
Rosa Wyland Injures Face on Barbed Wire Fence
Rosa Wyland of three miles southeast of the city ran into a barbed wire fence while playing Saturday afternoon at a neighbor’s home. She suffered severe facial cuts including a torn eyelid and deep gashes. Wounds are feared to be serious as rusted wire caused severe injuries. Dr Short attended.
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Rosa Wyland
Tom Burton
Dr. Short
Elkhart Boy Wins Top Indiana University Scholar Prize
Kenneth Winegardner, son of Mr and Mrs G M Winegardner of 1510 Hudson street and brother of A W Winegardner of Ward street, has been named best first year student at Indiana University Bloomington. He wins the Bobbs Merrill Co prize, notified by letter, while pursuing the law course at IU. He did not finish seventh grade and left grammar school to work at Conn's factory and later at Buescher's. The prize is expected to be a set of law books.
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Kenneth Winegardner
G. M. Winegardner
Hudson Street
A. W. Winegardner
Ward ~ Street
Indiana University
Bloomington
Bobbs- Merrill Co
Indianapolis
Young Winegardner
ILU
Kenneth
Conn’s
Buescher’s
Visits by Mrs Brown Highlight Hospital Ties in Leavenworth
Mrs Walter Brown visits her husband in Leavenworth daily while he leads the hospital gardens. He is to become a nurse and chief clerk in the hospital department. Prison staff changes include Brodrick replacing Collins as warden office timekeeper, Jardine’s release freeing Chief Clerk Macey’s post, with McCrady and Parker awaiting transfer to the new prison when the northwest cell house opens.
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Leavenworth
Kas
Walter Brown
Brown
Brodrick
Collins
Jardine
Denver
Macey
McCrady
Parker
Bedford
Seymour
Ind
Parsonage Construction Advances at Castle U B Church
Foundation completed and carpenters proceed with frame work at the Castle U B parish parsonage. Work will continue at a rapid pace to finish the project as soon as possible.
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U.B
Minnesota Seeks VanSant for Vice President Nomination
Chicago reports on June 20 that Minnesota's delegation favors Governor Van Sant for the vice presidency and expects Iowa to second the nomination.
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Minnesota
VanSant
Chicago
van Sant
Iowa
Ammonia Tank Explosion at Block Syrup Plant
An ammonia tank exploded on the second floor of the Block Syrup and Preserving Company's building in Kansas City causing partial collapse. Viola Baker and Martha Fister were badly burned, eight other girls injured, and Mrs. Mary Bolen, Claude Chambers, and Bert Bowlen were trapped and later rescued from the debris as fire was put out and ruins searched.
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Kansas City
Block Syrup and Preserving Company
Viola Baker
Martha Fister
Mary Bolen
Claude Chambers
Bert Bowlen
Coroner Probing Slocum Disaster in New York
Slocum disaster deaths rise as seven bodies recovered this morning bringing total to 627. Victims arriving ashore hourly with thirty funerals held. Relief fund at 35000 seeks 160000. Coroner inquest begins today with over two hundred witnesses summoned.
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Slocum Horror
New York
Well Known Chicagoan Dies After Operation
Chicago widow owner of the Boston store and one of the citys wealthiest merchants Charles Netcher died this morning from complications after a recent appendicitis operation. His life was insured for over a half million.
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Chicago
Charles Netcher
Boston
Leiter Leaves No Charity Bequests In Will
Washington June 21 The will of the late Levi Z Leiter probated today leaves twenty five or thirty million dollars to the family. There are no bequests to charity.
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Leiter
Washington
Levi Z Leiter
Release of Perdicaris Expected in Tangier
Admiral Chadwick cables the Navy Department from Tangier that Perdicaris and Varley will probably be released tomorrow. The report notes a possible reinstatement of prisoner exchanges and suggests heightened diplomatic activity in the area.
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Perdicardis
Washington
Chadwick
Navy Department
Tangier
Perdicaris
Varley
Pennsylvania Delegation Backs Fairbanks for VP
Unofficial reports indicate Pennsylvania's delegation will support Senator Fairbanks as vice president at the Chicago convention. The move signals party unity behind Fairbanks ahead of the nomination.
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Pennsylvania
Fairbanks
Chicago
Senator Fairbanks
Illinois Congressman Hill Reported Much Better
Illinois Representative Hill was reported much better this morning after health concerns. The update comes from Washington where officials provided a brief recovery note.
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Llinois
Washington
Hill
Illinois
Japanese: Have Better Guns
Brief language notes on firearm policy suggesting improved weapons as a stance. Limited readable text provides no clear event, date, or actors beyond the generic claim.
Thieves Lounge at Dining Room Window After Robbery
Two men robbed Warren Wall of 8 dollars and a silver watch and chain worth heirloom value. They sat at a dining room table, smoked Havana cigars, and ate left over food while tracks showed entry attempts through a locked dining room window.
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Warren Wall
Havana
Cassopolis’ Street
Robert Wall
Jake Thomas
Goldman
Wall
Cassopolis Street
County Financial Report Shows May Cash Transactions
County Treasurer E E Drake releases May cash ledger with receipts totaling 199 645 80 and disbursements of 26 137 23 for warrants redeemed and 7 214 61 for road expenses. Balance on hand 166 293 96 is deposited across several banks including State Bank Salem Bank and Farmers Traders Exchange.
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E. E. Drake
Congressional School
State Bank
City National
Salem Bank
St. Joseph Valley
Farmers & Traders
Exchange
Middlebury
Gordon Bennett race runs at Hamburg mile a minute
The Gordon Bennett motorcup event in Hamburg began at 8:58 am with 18 starters. Emperor William and Empress attended with royals and suites. 25,000 spectators watched Jenatzy lead through the second round before Thery, the French driver in the Richard Blazer, took the lead by the end of the third round. The race averaged nearly a mile per minute.
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Hamburg
Emperor William
Jenatzy
Thery
Germany
New York June Time Noted Aspects
Fragmentary note from New York mentions a time 8 30 and a reference to June with unclear context. No clear event or named entities beyond New York and June appear readable.
Plan for a Republican party organ in Indianapolis
Prominent Republicans discuss establishing a party organ in Indianapolis. George Hill, former Journal business manager, has been consulted. Backers reportedly have ample capital and a paper is expected to be started.
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Indianapolis
George Hill
Brakeman Homer Slusser Dies of Consumption
Homer Justin Slusser, 26, brakeman on the Lake Shore, died at his home 713 Blaine Avenue at 5:20 yesterday afternoon from consumption. He is survived by his wife, mother Mrs. David H. Slusser, brother Robert H. Slusser of Elkhart, and sister Mrs. Callie H. Stuckey of Bloomville. Funeral from the residence at 2 tomorrow. Rev. Fisher to conduct, burial in Grace Lawn cemetery.
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Homer Justin Slusser
Blaine’ Avenue
Mr. Slusser
Lake Shore
David H. Slusser
Robert H. Slusser
Elkhart
Callie H
Hoosiers at the Fair Registered at Indiana Building
The Indiana building lists attendees including Mrs. Francis Shafer Mr and Mrs B Ragless Elithart Mrs C R Leas Goshen Mr and Mrs George H Thayer Jr Paul M Thayer Plymouth Dr Ethan H Smith Mr Edward Bacon Mrs D S Scoffern Edith L Baumberger Niles Mrs E S Light Miss Sibyl Jackson Margaret K Stretch E D Smith Mr and Mrs C F Brown R R Elliott Elizabeth Blake J F Behmer H B Behmer South Bend.
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Indiana
Francis Shafer
B. Ragless
Elithart
C. R. Leas
Goshen
George H. Thayer, Jr
Paul M. Thayer
Plymouth
Ethan H. Smith
Edward Bacon
D. S.scoffern
Edith L. Baumberger
Niles
E. S. Light
Sibyl. Jackson
Margaret K. Stretch
E. D. Smith
C. F. Brown
R. R. Elliott
Elizabeth Blake
J.F. Behmer
H. B. Behmer
South Bend
Cruisers Reach Port Arthur in Fog Battle
Wireless dispatch from Shanghai dated June reports the Viadivostock squadron of four cruisers reached Port Arthur under fog last night after outwitting Japanese forces, per German advices.
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Port Arthur
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Governor Yates Commutes Murderers Death Sentences
Governor Yates commutes to life imprisonment the death sentences of James Sammons and John Lynch two Chicago youths who were to be hanged for killing a saloonkeeper. Frank Lewandowski receives a reprieve until August 26 after killing his wife pending execution in Chicago.
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Yates
Springfield
Fil
James Sammons
John Lynch
Chicago
Frank Lewandowski
Payne Improves After Collapse at Auditorium Annex
Postmaster General Payne, who collapsed yesterday, is greatly improved. He joined breakfast this morning and plans to attend the meeting of the national Republican committee, of which he is chairman.
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Payne
Chicago
National Republican Committee
Moroccans Likely to Agree to Raisuli Demands
Washington dispatches from Consul Gummere in Tangier report that the Moroccan government will in all probability assent to further demands of the bandit Raisuli. This move is expected to secure the release of Perdicaris and Varley.
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Morocco
Washington
Gummere
Tangier
Raisuli
Perdicaris
Varley
Dean of Chicago Doctors Dead
Dr. N. S. Davis aged 87 and dean of Chicago physicians died this morning in Chicago.
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Chicago Doctors
Chicago
N. S. Davis
The
Chicago Physicians
Transport Hinéo Maru Encounters Russian Squadron
Tokio reports the transport Hinéo Maru returned to Moji after an 11 20 a m encounter with a Russian squadron 20 miles west of Shamahira. Three transports escaped while Hitachi Maru and Sdidtaru surrendered. their fate and numbers unknown, fears of heavy loss of life.
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Tokio
Moji
Japan
Shamahira
Japanese Loss Confirmed in Transport Sinkings
Tokio reports the sinking of the transports Hitachi and Sado by the Russians. Hitachi has 395 survivors arriving at Moji while 153 survivors from Sado reach Kukura. Further details are unavailable.
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Tokio
Moji
Kukura
Japanese Capture Telissi After Fierce Fight
Tokio dispatch reports Japanese forces captured Telissi between Kai chou and Seulantien after a fierce yesterday battle. Russians suffered the loss of six guns and many regimental colors.
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Telissi
London
Central News
Tokio
Kaichou
Seulantien
Russians Suffer Heavy Losses in Telisea Fight
London June 16 Reuters reports from Telisea near Founchew that Russian forces suffered about 500 killed and 300 captured in battle. Japanese casualties are listed at about 4,000.
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London
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Drake
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