Engineer Lifted Through Cab Window In Chicago Yard Blast
Engineer L. S. Wilson of the Lake Shore was hurled ten feet from his engine cab when a steam pipe burst in the Chicago yards. He sustained injuries to his right side face and back and may have internal injuries. He was brought home to Kinzie Street after the 12 30 pm accident and seen by Dr. Short. he later arrived in Elkhart at 4 35 pm awaiting further treatment.
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L. S. Wilson
Lake Shore
Chicago
Short
Wilson
Inigneer Wilson
Elkhart
New Rural Route Planned From Elkhart to Sailor Mich
Washington telegram confirms a new rural route will start July 1 from Elkhart extending beyond Lawndale to Sailor Michigan with as many as ten thousand routes planned nationally next year. Indiana projects five hundred additional routes in the middle division and full state coverage within two years.
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Elkhart
Sailor
Mich
Washington
Middle Division
Indianapolis
Indiana
Machen
Anderson
Brick
Mr. Conn
Lawndale
Sailor, Mich
Simonton Lake Road
Court actions in Goshen lead cases against Riley Brown and Charles Henderson
Riley Brown stands trial in circuit court for stealing an overcoat from the Chicago Fair store in Goshen. Next, ex Elkhart city judge Charles S. Henderson faces embezzlement charges, with Perry J L Turner defending. Henderson has been jailed since his arrest and has prior trouble, including a recent compromise.
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Riley Brown
Goshen
Brown
Charles S. Henderson
Elkhart
Perry JL. Turner
Henderson
Elkhart Man Sentenced for Furnace Theft
Melvin Johnson was taken to Jeffersonville reformatory by Sheriff Manning after stealing a furnace from Attorney General Miller. He must serve from one to three years.
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Melvin Johnson
Elkhart
Miller
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Manning
Johnson
County Commissioners Meeting Sitting Saturday
The board of county commissioners met in the jury room on Saturday as recorded in the fragmented OCR note.
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Board of County
Mee
Eady Receives Noted Benefit Amid Witnesses
Fragmentary text indicates Eady receiving a $50 account amid mentions of witnesses DMM Best and Stephen Perkins.
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Eady
Dmm ‘Best
Stephen Perkins
Case Transcript in Artley vs Hazel Secor Appeal
The circuit court records an appeal by Perry Secor on behalf of Hazel Secor against Robert HE Artley. Case originated from Justice E D Foster of Elkhart. The core dispute concerns possession of valuable farming implements.
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Robert HE
Artley
Hazel’ Secor
Perry Secor
Geo. A. Coby
E.D. Foster
Elkhart
Culp v Case Appeal Overruled in December Term
Melcher P Culp sues Ferdinand Case for damages after a collision of hacks during the December term. Both parties are Elkhart residents. In a separate case John Berth v St Joseph Ice Company damages awarded about 150.00 with defendant filing a bill of exceptions.
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Melcher P. Culp
Ferdinand Case
Culp
Case
Elkhart
John Berth
St. Joseph Ice Company
Mrs Beardsley Touring Old World Receives Flower Carnival Souvenirs
Mrs Archie Barney reports Mrs Elizabeth Beardsley in Nice France writes of a flower carnival underway there. Beardsleys are touring Europe and exchanging souvenirs from the event.
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Archie Barney
Elizabeth Beardsley
Nice
France
Mrs. Beardsley
Canal treaty threatened as railroad interests oppose
Washington reports railroad groups are doing their utmost to defeat the Panama canal treaty ahead of the vote. They boast of securing enough democratic votes and several republican votes from central and Pacific states to block ratification. Anti canal lobby is tied to Southern Pacific Union Pacific and Gould Harriman interests.
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Washington, D. C
Central and Pacific States
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Gould- Ha
Murder Factory case grips Philadelphia detectives
Philadelphia detectives flood the Hussey murder factory case as they plan exhumations of two alleged victims within days. Investigators seek to confirm if a voodoo doctor aided in killings potentially numbering fifty to one hundred, with over seventy Philadelphia homes under surveillance.
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Philadelphia
Hussey
Democrats Back Panama Treaty Amendments In Caucus
Washington March 16 The democratic caucus endorsed two amendments to the Panama canal treaty one to insure U S police control of the canal and another to include Mexico with the Central American republics in the treaty declaration the United States does not seek to acquire their territory It is unlikely democrats will oppose ratification if these amendments fail
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Washington, D. C
United States
Mexico
Central America
Mississippi River rises over danger line near Memphis
River levels surge at an appalling rate in Memphis Tennessee with the Mississippi over a foot above record high and six feet above the danger line. Levee strain grows as thousands flee between New Madrid Missouri and Memphis while many seek shelter in the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi River
New Madrid
Chicago Democrat nominates Harrison for fourth time
Chicago Democrats nominate Carter H Harrison for mayor for the fourth straight time matching his father’s record. The formal action occurred this afternoon as the party solidified its backing for Harrison’s bid in the race.
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Chicago
Mar
Democrats of
Carter H. Harrison
Five Die in Cardiff Mine Second Fire Damp Explosion
Kankakee Illinois reports five men killed in a Cardiff mine accident last night. Two died underground and three in the shaft. Cardiff is a remote area with few details available. A prior blast last week killed several others.
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Kankakee
Ill
Cardiff
Levee Breach Floods 100 Square Miles Near Endsley
In New Orleans on March 16 the Endsley levee burst this morning flooding about 100 square miles. River traffic was halted as boats caused waves to wash over the levees while sunshine returned for the first time in ten days.
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New Orleans
Endsley
First National Bank of Jacksonville Closes
Washington March 26 reports the First National Bank of Jacksonville Florida was closed today by the Comptroller of the Currency citing financial trouble and regulatory action at the federal level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
National Bank
Jacksonville, Fla
Border
Burglary at Felt's Store Likely Chicago Thieves Suspected
A theft at Felt's store on South Main involved breaking the front door and occurred between 3 AM and daylight. Goods valued at 600 to 700 dollars vanished, with two gold watches and numerous rings and trinkets missing. Police suspect professional thieves, though Felt suspects the prior year’s burglar. Local officers investigate.
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Norris
Felt
Chicago
Felt’s
Indiana veterans hold Shiloh monument ceremony
An Indiana Civil War veterans event will be held at Shiloh Tennessee on April 6 and 7 to unveil monuments to Indiana regiments. An excursion will depart Indianapolis on April 4 to transport Indiana veterans to the battlefield.
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Indiana
Shiloh
Tennessee
Indianapolis
Granger Oil Company Incorporation in South Bend
The Granger Oil company of South Bend has filed articles of incorporation with a capitalization of 100000 dollars. Directors named are James A. Judie C R Saltshiver John Lerner H H Alford J H Pickers George Beyler and Charles Slaughterbeck.
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Granger Oil Company of
South Bend
James A. Judie
C.R. Saltshiver
John Lerner
H. H. Alford
J. H. Pickers
George Beyler
Charles Slaughterbeck
Brooklyn Postmaster Receives Tip on Free Pianos
A Brooklyn telegram reports Postmaster Roberts received a letter from a Goshen Indiana girl claiming two Brooklyn women would give away new pianos to poor families. The postmaster says he knows no such charitable women and urges caution.
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Brooklyn
Roberts
Goshen
Ind
Dedication of St Pauls Memorial Church at South Bend
St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Memorial Church was dedicated at LaPorte and Colfax in South Bend. Built at a cost of 150000 by Clem Studebaker s widow and children, the stone edifice seats thousands and features mahogany interiors. Memorial and dedicatory services drew large crowds with Rev H A Gobin delivering the sermon and speakers including Dr E A Scholl and Marvin Campbell.
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St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Memorial Church
South Bend
LaPorte and
Colfax Avenue
Clem, Studebaker
Indiana
United States
Milburn Memorial Chapel
Clem Studebaker
Pennell Murder Link Claims Divorce Case Motive
Buffalo report says Edwin L. Burdick’s death was the work of Arthur R. Pennell or a hired killer. Former partner Charles Parke testifies Pennell threatened to kill Burdick and himself if the divorce suit against Mrs. Burdick was not dropped. Witnesses to be called include Mrs. Burdick, Lizzie Romance, and Pennell’s furnace man.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Edwin L. Burdick
Charles S. Parke
Burdick
Arthur R. Pennell
Mr. Parke
Pennell
Gehre
Murphy
Parke
Death by Lightning Strikes Young Farmer Near Osceola
John Sims 30, farmer of about forty acres near Osceola, was killed by a lightning bolt while in the kitchen preparing breakfast during a thunderstorm. His wife and three children survive. The same storm struck H F Curtis’s Osceola house, damaging the roof but injuring no one.
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Elkhart
John Sims
Osceola
Sims
Mr. Sims
Feaman
Market Gardener Deposits 4000 Nickels at Bank
A market gardener in the city deposited 4,000 nickels with the Equitable Building and Loan Association this morning. Two small sacks weighed forty pounds, reflecting two years of saving to amass a neat sum.
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Equitable Building and Loan Association
Court House Interior Improvements Funded by $500
County council approves a $500 appropriation to pay the architect for designing interior improvements to the court house. A separate $900 is allotted for bridges in Washington township.
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County Council
Court House
Washington Township
Riley Brown Convicted of Overcoat Theft in Chicago Fair Case
In circuit court yesterday Riley Brown was found guilty of stealing a $12 overcoat from the Chicago Fair storefront clothing department. The verdict was delivered at 3:45 PM. age twenty two was stated and a sentence to the reformatory will follow. A motion for new trial will be filed by Attorney A Deahl.
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Riley Brown
W. B. Hile
L. L. Burris
A. Deahl
Brown
Hattie McIver
Reformatory
Deahl
Valparaiso
Manning
Vine Company v Acme Cycle Company filed in circuit court
Attorneys Osborne and Hall filed the case for The Vine Company against Acme Cycle Company seeking a judgment of 500 dollars. The action was docketed in the circuit court today.
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Vine Company
Acme Cycle Company
Osborne & Hall
Lashbaugh Estate Final Report Filed For Hearing
Walter A Lashbaugh administrator of the Bertha Lashbaugh estate filed the final report and set a hearing for April 7. The filing signals closing actions in the probate proceeding and outlines the distribution plan pending court approval.
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Walter A. ‘Lashbaugh
Bertha Lashbaugh
Marriage License Issued to Gonser and Shriver in Nappanee
A marriage license was issued to Harry W. Gonser aged 25 and Minnie Shriver aged 24, both residents of Nappanee.
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Harry W. Gonser
Minnie Shriver
Nappanee
Shamrock III Launched At Dunbarton Amid Festivities
Shamrock III the American Cup challenger was launched at Dunbarton on St Patrick Day. Sir Thomas Lipton and guests attended a tour of inspection despite heavy rain and wind. The Countess of Shaftsbury christened the yacht wishing victory and blessing. Lipton expressed confidence in success.
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Lipton
Break in the Levee Delays Memphis Flood Relief
Owing to a break in the St. Francis levee a few miles above Memphis on Monday afternoon the river fell slightly during the night. The crest of the flood is not yet past but temporary relief is afforded through spreading waters. Weak points reported across the levee system and water topping banks in several areas. Water works and gas plant partially flooded. The Illinois Central main line abandoned. North Memphis business practically suspended.
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Memphis
Tenn
St. Francis
St. Francis Levee
Illinois Central
Brothers Die by Their Own Hands in Edwardsville
In Edwardsville Illinois on March 17 Dr Edward McKee and his brother Charles both died by morphine overdoses. A servant girl had recently leveled serious charges against Dr McKee, which is believed to have driven his suicide. Charles's death remains a mystery, though separation from his brother may have been a motive.
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Edwardsville
Edward McKee
Charles
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations in London Town
St Patrick's Day is celebrated across the British Isles with shamrocks worn by Irish and British alike. The queer today sent a supply of shamrocks for distribution among the members of the Irish guard.
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London
Mar
British Isles
Irish Guard
Collision in Dense Fog Injures Sixteen on Monon Trains
In Cyclone Indiana a fog bound collision occurred between fast passenger trains Nos 35 and 86 at 3 am. Two sleepers and a chair car of No 35 were ditched. Sixteen people were injured, none fatally.
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Ind
Monon
North to direct census as Merriam resigns
Washington March 17 The president offered S N D North of Massachusetts the director post of the census bureau to succeed W R Merriam who has resigned North accepted and will assume duties in May He is currently chief statistician of the census bureau
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Washington, D C
S. N. D. North
Massachusetts
W. R. Merriam
North
Census Bureau
Flood Update From New Orleans Stationery Crevasses Reported
Flood station in New Orleans reports a crevasse below Baton Rouge and another near Fort Phillip. City prepared for all emergencies as of March 17 with conditions stationary this morning.
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New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Fort St. Phillipps
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Jeffersonville
Harrison
Goshen Democrat
Dead Man
Paine
Gertrude B. Paine
Seth T. Payne
Pennells
Burdicks
Atorney
George Hussey
Catherine Danse
Hossey
Danse
Shamrock Ill
Wabash
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