Rockefeller Faces Subpoena In Standard Oil Probe
Chicago broadcasts that Federal Judge Landis ordered subpoenas for July 6 to compel testimony from Standard Oil officials including John D Rockefeller and others such as J A Moffett W P Gowan William Rockefeller G W Stahl H S Rogers John D Archibald W W Tilford C N Pratt Charles White H E Felton and Fred Wann Felton is Union Tank Line president and Wann was once linked to the Alton railroad.
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Union Tank Line
Wann
Alton Railroad
Judge Van Fleet to Name Elkhart Bailiff for Superior Court
After eight years in the police force William J. Stamp will quit to become the first bailiff of the Superior Court appointed by Judge V W Van Fleet at the September term opening. Salary cited at 75 dollars monthly. Other court appointments to follow as the new tribunal is organized.
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William J. Stamp
Kikhart
van Fleet
Stamp
Superior Cour
Ziesel
Elkhart
Superior Court
Circuit Court
Widening Indictments Hit Standard Oil Case
Chicago June 27 District Attorney Sims announced Standard Oil faces five additional indictments totaling 4 066 counts beyond the earlier convictions.
Convicts Hanged for Murder of Guards in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo June 27 The triple hanging of Vaughn Ryam and Raymond convicts occurred at 9 45 am They seized Captain Zoa in his office used him as shield and were shot to death Guard Clay was murdered in the same manner An explosion opened an entry for escape including a fourth prisoner Blake who was killed The men were executed within the hour without incident
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Vaughn
Ryam
Raymond
Zoa
Clay
Scotland Yard Men Here to Seek Thieves
Four detectives from Scotland Yard arrived in New York on the Oceanic and began work on undisclosed crews to arrest the person who stole the Ascot cup from the Ascot race track a few days before the trophy was won.
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Scotland Yard
Tives
Fines Paid In Immoral Housing Cases In St Joseph
Owners of buildings at 612 South Main and 205 South Main faced fines after tenants Eva Russell and "Mother" White were linked to immoral enterprises. Hazelton and Sage paid 20 dollars each, while Jacob Zook was fined 10 dollars plus costs after pleading not guilty. Judge Hughes presided with Supt. Silvers filing complaints and Zouk as a witness.
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White
Eva Russell
Hughes
Walter S. Hazelton
St. Joseph Valley Bank
Frank Sage
First State Bank
South Main Street
Jacob Zook
Perry L Turner
Supt
Silvers
Lake Shore Band Concert Tonight at Main and Marion
The Lake Shore band under Fred Waters offers a program tonight at the corner of Main and Marion streets. Selections include Colossus of Columbia poem, Alexander Medley, Overture What the Brass Band Played, Won't You Come Over to My House, Somebody's Waiting For You, Wonalstyne and Gumble Paes Wenrich or Oof Pilsen, Urban Independence March. Performance titled with traditional band pieces and novelties.
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Lake Shore
Fred
Waters
Maiion
Colossus. of Columbia
Alexander
Wonalstyne
Gumble Paes
Wenrich
Pilsen
Lider
Crban
Henninger
Girl Is Gone Reported Elopement of Hayes and VanLue
Lee Weaver reports the disappearance of his stepdaughter Mabel L Hayes aged fourteen and his son-in-law Frank VanLue aged twenty, believed to have left together this morning after being seen in the streets. Police alerted in several cities to apprehend the pair.
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Lee Weaver
Cedar Street
Mabel L. Hayes
Frank VanLue
VanLue
Mr. Weaver
Chicago
South Bend
VanLite
Can Superior Court Call Grand Jury
State's Attorney Joseph F. Talbot of South Bend plans to ask Judge Van Fleet of the superior court to convene a special grand jury. The move tests whether a superior court judge has power to call a grand jury as a circuit judge, a question not answered by law. If a call is issued the issue may go to the Supreme Court before the September term.
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Joseph FE. Talbot
South Bend
van Fleet
Superior Court
Wear and Jury
Saima
Geac
Supreme Eatert
Preacher Knocked Off Bike by Auto
Rev. W. H. Brightmyer was bruised when an automobile knocked him from his bicycle at 9 o clock last night at Beardsley avenue and Race street. He was riding to a Baptist church meeting of city ministers. though stiff and sore, he proceeded to the gathering.
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W. H. Brightmyer
Beardsley Avenue
Race Street
Brightmyer
Baptist Church
Hiss
Tegret
Haywood Trial Witness Recalled In Morning Session
Davis testified again this morning in the Haywood trial. Senator Borha presided as the witness recalled a key moment. The proceedings continued with references to Big Bill Davis and the disputed testimony.
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Haywood’s
Jannot
Bigg _ Bill
Davis
Triak
Borha
Dime Novel Students Try to Loot Store
Three youths from the neighborhood attempted to loot the Fishley grocery at 321 Sherman Street last night. One drew a gun on contractor Mike Fishley. the weapon was seized, and the trio fled before Officer Thomas arrived. No arrests were made, names unavailable, and the incident followed a nearby disturbance tied to a local wedding.
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Fishley
Sherman Street
Mike Fishley
A. J. Fishley
Thomas
Tishley
BE. Kuhlman
Prospect Street
Metta Prosser
Fred
Timmins
Rival Band Concerts Spark Downtown Entertainment Rivalry
A spirited business rivalry erupts between the Lake Shore band and North End merchants. The Lake Shore opened with an open air concert at Pratt and South Main streets. The North End organized hotel veranda concerts, with Trumpet Notes performing last evening. Crowds filled sidewalks near the post office as tunes ranging from marches to ragtime drew attendees until 10 PM, and the Hotel Bucklen trio was scheduled to play tonight in the hotel lobby.
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Lake Shore
Pratt and
South Mainstreets
North End
Bucklen Veranda
Trumpet Notes
Bucklen
Officials say fifteen minute streetcar service years away
An official from South Bend told visitors in the city that true fifteen minute service on the local streetcar line is not imminent. He explained that double tracking Main Street building switches and adding more cars are needed before such service can begin.
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Lo¢A
South Bend
Eagles Take Charge of F E Ghrist Funeral
Funeral notice shows Eagles organization handling arrangements for F E Ghrist with service planned tomorrow between 1 and 2 PM. Location details and exact house or venue not fully legible.
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Eagles
F. E. Ghrist
Timmins Wedding Hijack Attempt Ends With Wagon Escape
A staged wedding night plot turned real as Fred Timmins and his bride faced an armed outnumbered capture attempt during a Riverside ceremony. The conspirators used a rickety wagon and a guard line, but Timmins escaped with quick thinking as pursuers closed in and a dramatic chase ensued to Simonton lake.
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Fred Timmins
Fred
Mrs. Timmins
Shaw
Elmer Helfrick
Harry Wolf
Elmer Hilfrick
Thierman Borneman, Jr
Ed Borneman
Riverside
Timmins
Kuhiman
Shearman
Simonton Lake
Elkhart ministers demand removal of police chief Silvers
Elkhart ministers filed charges with Gov. Frank Hanly seeking the ouster of Police Superintendent Charles Silvers. They accuse lax law enforcement and allege police inaction against vice, citing Governor Hanly's call to close saloons and vice hubs. The ministers mailed a unified communication to the governor, with more details promised. Seventeen known houses of prostitution were reported to Rev. Bachmann of the Rescue Home.
Anti-Saloon Fight Hangs in Balance in Third Ward
Remonstrators seek signatures to bar saloons, while liquor interests fail to secure withdrawals. Alleged intimidation by liquor dealers is noted as the canvass resumes and filings near. Leaders say the movement targets not a single saloon, and funds cover campaign costs.
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L. M. Simpson
Pabst Brewing Company
Simpson
Brewing Company
Clyde Weaver
Blue Front
Saloon Keepers’. Protective Association
Unions Weigh Excursion Offer Amid Participation Query
Union leaders consider offering an excursion to members as a potential incentive amid uncertain participation. The plan faces questions about cost, logistics, and expected turnout.
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