Postponed Conviction Delay Tied to Campaign Thunder
Elkhart court postpones the Abel trial until after the May city election to avoid boosting Republican opponents. Prosecutor Hile and attorney Dodge confirm the delay serves political interests, saying a conviction before the election would fuel Democratic campaigning. The public ends of justice are questioned amid political maneuvering.
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Abel
Elkhart
Hile
E. L .Burns
Messrs
James Dodge
State
Goshen
South Dakota
Burns
City Judge Curtails Lawyers as Bondsmen in Bail Appeals
Judge Blake ruled that lawyers cannot be accepted as bondsmen in bail appeals in police court. The decision ends the longstanding practice of attorneys offering themselves as bondsmen for defendants, addressing concerns over payment forfeitures and coercion. The ruling marks a major shift in court procedure and attorney duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Circuit Court
Twelfth Night Shines at Notre Dame University
Notre Dame University students presented Shakespeare's Twelfth Night in Notre Dame Indiana on March 18. Orin White of Chicago played Olivia to cheers with Louis Wagner also from Chicago as Viola. Daniel Crumley and Joseph Sullivan earned applause as Sir Andrew Aguecheek and Malvolio while James O Neill and party attended, praising the troupe's effort on a demanding piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
Ind
Notre Dame University
Orin White
Chicago
Olivia
Louis Wagner
Viola
Harry V. Crumley
Andrew Aguecheek
Joseph J. Sullivan
Malvolio
James O’neill
James
Miss Johnson
O’neill
Universtts
Middleton Resigns as Goshen Rubber Manager
H A Middleton, acting manager of the Goshen Rubber works for a year, has severed his connection with the company. Directors accepted his resignation and elected Fred D Zeigler as manager and general superintendent amid reported strained relations with some employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Middleton
Goshen
Middleton
Goshen Rubber Works
H.A. Middleton
Fred D. Zeigler
Horses Driven From Michigan Break at Lake Shore
A pair of matched horses were led from Michigan by Sears Gardner last week. A boy he hired tied one and led the other. Near White Pigeon the pair broke loose and ran into the Lake Shore area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Sears- Gardner
Dallas Woman Seeks Husband for Divorce Notice
Mrs C B Charles of 126 Adolph Street Dallas requests Sheriff Elliott inform her of her husband Charles formerly solicitor for the Interurban Post. She seeks to learn where to serve notice as part of a divorce action while noting there should be no prosecution per the agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
Locke township juror rides wrong car to Osceola
A petit juror from Locke township boarded an interurban for Elkhart last night by mistake. He remained on the car past Elkhart and was helped off at Osceola. He returned to Goshen in time for court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke Township
Eilkhart
Elkhart
Osceola
Goshen
Kate M. Roys Appeals Sewer District Assessment
Mrs. Kate M. Roys filed a circuit court appeal from the sewer district No. 7 assessment. She asserts no benefit from the sewer and would not incur the $200 improvement cost unless required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate M. Roys
Circuit Court
Sam Lewis & Co. Dissolved by Mutual Consent
The firm of Sam Lewis and Co. dissolves by mutual consent with Louie Simon retiring. Sam Lewis will continue the business as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lewis & Co
Sam Lewis
Louie Simon
Simon
Lewis
Davis deemed insane by local commission
A commission of Drs Kreider and Becknell and City Judge Peers declared Harriett M. Davis insane and she will be sent to the asylum once Dr Rogers accepts. In circuit court Joseph Martin went to trial on an indictment for stealing $15 from David Lechlitner.
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Kreider
Becknell
Peers
Harriett M. Davis
Rogers
Joseph Martin
David Lechlitner
Marriage Licenses Issued in Clinton and Elkhart Areas
Marriage licenses issued to Arthur BE Long 23 and Elva Martin 21 both of Clinton Jp. and to William H Van Doren 31 and Mary F Sowards 25 both of Elkhart. Van Buren F Pennett of Fremont, C., was returned there today to face a charge of stealing 300 dollars worth of clover seed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur BE. Long
Elva Martin
Clinton Jp
William H. van Doren
Mary F. Sowards
Elkhart
van Buren F Pennett
Fremont, C
Vast Wyoming Basin Opened by Burlington Line
A western speaker notes large tracts in Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin opened by a Burlington railroad line. The 50 000 square mile area surpasses New York state in size and offers abundant water, rich soil, and major irrigation potential with three big ditches already built. He asserts ample land to support millions and a future not crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Big Horn Basin
Burlington Railroad
New York State
Denmark
Bavaria
Woman Seeks Tax Exemption Plan in Niles
Miss Fannie Lacey a prominent Niles society woman organizes to push for exemption from the personal property tax up to five thousand dollars. A meeting is set for next Wednesday to form a state organization. She denies seeking the voting franchise while arguing lack of representation requires action before the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
Fannie Lacey
Niles Society
Wheels of a Railroad on Burlington System
The Burlington railroad with 8000 miles of track uses over 385000 wheels across passenger, freight, and other cars. About 40000 wheels are bought annually, inspected, and guaranteed to last six cars or 75000 miles. Wheels are numbered, records kept, and failed units returned to the manufacturer for replacement.
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Burlington
Fire chief shot in Montpelier saloon
Granville Shepp former Muncie fire chief was shot in a Montpelier saloon by Clarence Baden who had been ejected. The bullet entered the nose and exited the mouth and was spat out by Shepp who quipped it was a hard pill to swallow. Baden turned himself in and was held for authorities in Hartford City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford City
Ind
Granville Shepp
Muncie
Montpelier
Clarence Baden
Shepp
No Agreement Reached in Brazil Coal Talks
Brazil Ind March 18 blacks coal operators and miners met in delegate convention behind closed doors with no progress toward settlement. Miners demanded weekly pay while operators refused to grant it. It will probably take several days to reach an agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Citizens Bank Rethinks Safer Blower Standards
In Winamac Indiana on March 18 a fragmentary city notice outlines proposed safety standards for blower devices. The brief mentions a Star Attorney and bak t six miles as readable fragments from the local page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prid. Winamac. Ind
Bak T
Star. Atty
Roberts brothers plan Klondike gold claim trip
Dr J H Roberts of Cleveland arrives in Elkhart en route to the Roberts gold claim in the Klondike. Attorney Van Fleet and E D Sawyer will depart next Monday for Alaska, travel via Seattle, then by boat and rowboat with Indian guidance for a two day journey. They will report to stockholders upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
J. H. Roberts
Cleveland
W. H. Roberts
Elkhart
Klondike
van Fleet
E. D. Sawyer
Seattle
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Indiana Properties
Transactions show multiple land and lot transfers in Indiana towns including Union Middlebury Concord Elkhart Eikhart Osolo Harrison Benton Jefferson and Jefferson with sums ranging from 100 to 4 000 dollars. Parties include Mary E Jessup Elizabeth Wambaugh B F Shrock Susan Miller Charlotte Holdeman Catherine Greenawalt Arthur Stutsman C S Cripe J W Fieldhouse Edgar L Clark Mary Beck Flora Stark Luther Graham Milo Stark Peter Bauer James Long Joe Lovering Alfred Cane and L F Barthol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Jessup
Elizabeth Wambaugh
Union
B. F. Shrock
Susan Miller
Middlebury
Charlotte Holdeman
Catherine Greenawalt
Concord
Arthur Stutsman
C. S. Cripe
Elkhart
Edgar L. Clark
J. W. Fieldhouse
Mary E. Beck
Eikhart
Barn burglary case ties Broughton and Streeley
Lyman Broughton and George Streeley face charges at police headquarters as accessories and principals in a barn burglary at Melville Chapman’s St Joseph Street property. Streeley allegedly stole two sets of harness. Brown’s Second Hand Store yielded the finds.
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Lyman Broughton
George Streeley
Melville Chapman
St. Joseph Street
Streeley
Chapman
Brown
Broughton
Streely
Hile
FB. A. Baker
Prince Henry Arrives at Plymouth On Deutschland Voyage
The Deutschland arrived in Plymouth today carrying Prince Henry aboard after an uneventful crossing from New York. All passengers are in good health. In London the mood on the South African war darkens with reports that the Cape Colony rebellion grows and Commandant Maritz has seized two large convoys, the government’s loss reportedly suppressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Plymouth
Eng
Prince Henry Henry
New York
London
Cape Colony
Maritz
Fire at Bryn Mawr Dinhig Hall Fails. Girls Aid Fire Brigade
A blaze swept the east wing of Dinhig Hall at Bryn Mawr College in Philadelphia at 1 am on March 17. The four walls stood after the fire, no injuries reported, though many students fled in scant attire. Some girls formed a makeshift fire brigade in bloomers and pajamas to help fight the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryn Mawr
Philadelphia
Dinhig Hall
Bryn Mawr College
Strikers Back After Union Action
Boston workers resume duties after union meetings lead to reinstatement requests. Most workers will not be rehired immediately, but opportunities will be provided for as many as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Jewelry Robbery Valued at 40000 to 80000 Pounds
Brus sels reports an Englishman and an unnamed woman traveling from London to Vienna were robbed of jewelry worth £40000 to £80000. The theft occurred during the journey, with varying dispatches on the jewelry's total value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eng
A_ Brussels
Vienna
Chicago Postmaster in Trouble Over Political Firings
Washington reports charges against Chicago Postmaster Coyner for discharging postoffice employees for political reasons. The civil service commission will investigate the case and determine if wrongdoing occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Postoffice
Coyner
T. W. Wittner
Civil Service Commission
St Patrick’s Day Parade Promises Record Pageantry
The St Patrick’s Day observance in New York City on March 17 is expected to break records for Irish celebrations as every Irish society plans to join a parade through the principal streets this afternoon.
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New York
Bubonic Plague Case Reported in Berkeley US First Since San Francisco
A Marine Hospital Service bulletin reports one fatal bubonic plague case in Berkeley California, dated February 22, marking the first such case in the United States outside San Francisco. The March 27 dispatch notes the discovery and places it in context with prior San Francisco cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Washington
The
Marine
Hospital Service
Berkeley
Cal
United States
San Francisco
Victory for Honest City Affairs in Municipal Water Vote
The city approved municipal ownership of the water works in a decisive special election. Total votes 1622 for and 448 against with precinct tallies led by 102 yes to 38 no in the fifth ward’s councilman Jones stronghold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truth
Elliott Crull
Crult
Jones
Ho Phedebens
Stebek
Dam Case Settled In Power Company Lands Dispute
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed Judge Hubbard in the St. Joseph circuit court ruling that the St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Company had priority in the St. Joseph river dam project against the Indiana Railway Company. Appraisers valued damages at about 1400 dollars and the matter may proceed to federal appeal or Congress action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Supreme Court
Hubbard
St. Joseph
St. Joseph and Elkhart Power Company
Indiana Railway Company
James DuShane
Andrew Anderson
M. W. Berger
E. R. Saunders
Eastern
St. Joseph River
Indiana Company
Congress
Supreme court allows dam construction by St Joseph Power Co
The supreme court decision recognizing the right of the St Joseph and Elkhart Power Co to build a power dam on the St Joseph River is expected to yield cheap electricity for Elkhart. Elkhart Electric Co manager Hewitt says work will start at Twin Branch near Mishawaka and power will soon be available for industry and lighting.
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Supreme Court
St. Joseph & Elkhart Power Co
St. Joseph River
Hewitt
Elkhart Electric Co
Elkhart
Mishawaka
South Bend
Twin Branch
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Local Property Shackles
H J Beverle transfers land near Osolo to John McNaughton for 100 dollars. J D Myers sells Goshen lot to W S Oswalt for 100 dollars. Walter Eby acquires 119 Luther McCa Res near Harrison for 7000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J
Beverle
John _ “McNaughton
Osolo
J. D. Myers
Kennedy testifies in Northern Pacific holding company case
John Kennedy, director of the Northern Securities Co and major stockholder in Northern Pacific and Great Northern, testifies in Minneapolis in a suit by Peter Powers to block retirement of preferred Northern Pacific shares. He recalls discussing a holding company with James J. Hill, who suggested it last summer to avert a repeat of the famous panic in the Northern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Kennedy
Northern Securities Company
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Peter Powers
United States
Minneapolis
Kennedy
James J. Hill
Samar Rebel Leader to Surrender on Samar Island
General Guevarra, who leads Samar rebels, agrees to surrender his force of about 400 riflemen and all arms to American troops. General Smith of the U S forces on Samar island agrees to a temporary armistice to aid the surrender. General Chaffee believes the move should end the active rebellion in Samar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samar
Manila
Guevarra
Luchan
Smith
United States
Samar Island
Chaffee
Garfield's Sons Remembered Declines Civil Service Post
Washington March 19 Harry Garfield son of the late president declines the civil service commission vacancy left by William Rodenberg It is understood the post will be offered to James A Garfield the younger son of the late president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Washington
Harry Garfield
Civil Service Commission
William Rodenberg
James A. Garfield
Rebels Take New Lands in China Action
Chinese rebels report two more defeats of imperial troops at Popak and Sekshing. Hong Kong dispatch notes victory by rebel forces. Viceroys request reinforcements from Canton as current forces cannot subdue the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Popak
Sekshing
Chili
Canton
Young New Yorker Finds Indianapolis Slow and Homely
A 14 year old New Yorker visits Indianapolis with his father a tailor and quickly declares the city dull and devoid of life. He laments lack of Sunday baseball and movement and plans to return to New York after writing a playful note to a girl he calls his boinch of skoits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Massachusetts Avenue
New York
Skoits
Dis
Skells
A Unique Tunnel Delivers Groundbreaking Wabash Work
The Greentree Wabash tunnel advances with four crews digging from center and ends. A west end cut nears completion as shale is pierced and a controlled drain diverts water. Pneumatic drills, electric lines, and air storage tanks accelerate progress toward a gentle grade and swift service.
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Wabash
Greentree
Carnegie
Record Breaking Longevity in Do wagiac
William Waterman aged 98, oldest resident of Dowagiac, Niles Michigan, dies leaving five brothers over 75, a widow 79, and twelve children born to him with five surviving. His father William Waterman died at Grand Rapids Wisconsin aged 114, a Scottish descendant who married three times, taking his third wife at 112.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niles
Mich
William Waterman
Dowagiac
Waterman
Willliam Waterman
Grand Rapids
Wis
Blizzard Haunts Chicago and Northwest Regions
Reports from Colorado Minnesota the Dakotas Wisconsin and Northwest Territory describe one of the worst snowstorms in years with four to six feet of snow in many points. Railroad traffic is blocked and cattle-range losses will be heavy. The Chicago St Patrick day cold spell serves as the sole reminder of the blizzard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Chicago
St. Patrick’s
Colorado
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wisconsin
Dublin celebrates as authorities draft extra constabulary
In Dublin and across Lurgan Armagh Omagh two hundred fifty extra men were drafted for the constabulary today to restrain celebrants and curb exuberance surrounding Patrick’s day festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Lurgan
Armagh
Omagh
Stewart
Patrick
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MR. Hile
Fold
Judge Blake
William, Corner
Keondyke
Vernon van Fleet
Sawyer
DuShane Company
Truth’s Market Report
BE. F. Rowland & Co
Chicago Board OF Trade
MessPork OY
Mey
R.sides
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