Disappearance Mystery Hits Elkhart River Shack
Police hunt for "Frenchie" and "Pet" Brown after a fight and a blood stain at a shack near the Elkhart river across Franklin street from Troy Laundry works. Ackley recalls Brown striking Frenchie and both men fleeing town. Brown, an old offender, is sought on murder charges pending Frenchie’s fate.
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Elkhart
Brown
South Bend
Franklin Street
Troy Launary Works
Pet” Brown
Frenchie
Gill Ackley
Kavanagh & Pollard
Ackley
Battle over farm road survey on James R
Surveyors plan to lay out a new road extending South Main street across the Go shen Elkhart line on James R Devor’s farm sparking warnings of trespass arrests. A F Tyler says the route may enhance Devor’s property while Devor threatens legal action and claims dynamite on the farm.
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James R. Devor
James R.devor
South Main Street
Goshen-Elkhart Road
A. F. Tyler
Devor
Tyler
Strike Should Not Affect Elkhart
The article states Elkhart will not be affected by a threatened coal strike with ample coal for local trade until warm weather. Orders to mines were accepted and will be filled as cars become available, while Goshen faces a soft coal shortage and price increase of one dollar per ton.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Lay Preachers Must Be Better Equipped at Goshen Conference
The Goshen District Conference at St Paul M E church Riverside called for four year scriptural study for all lay ministers. About 30 to 35 lay preachers must complete first year studies to be licensed to preach at the next session. Mrs. James Gay of Fopeka delivered a strong sermon closing the conference. Delegates departed for home as out-of-town attendees wrapped up a successful gathering.
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Goshen
St. Paul’s M. FE
Riverside
Methodist Church
Gay
James Gay
Fopeka
Ind
St. Paul Methodist Church
Epworth
Epworth League
Elkhart
J. EB. Coffin
North Manchester
BE. G. Eberhart
Mishawaka
C. A. Wade
Ft. Waymie
A. P. Bartholomew
F. G. Freed
Erwin Whitmer
Ethel Hunter
P. E. Greenwalt
Murder Mystery Deepens as Jury Probes Schafer Case
Bedford Ind March 22 The grand jury continues to speculate on the Sarah Schafer murder with daily witness examinations. William Barnes once held in Denver under suspicion is named among those questioned as officials scour the Brooks Curtis boiler room scene.
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Bedford
Ind
Sarah Schafer
William Barnes
den Ver
Col
Brooks Curtis
Sherrick Faces Trial Echoes in Indianapolis Jail Corridors
Nervous pacing and an emaciated frame mark Sherrick as he endures mental and physical hardship in Indianapolis jail. He attempts a smile while answering questions about the case, showing cautious optimism amid uncertainty.
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Indianapolis
Axious
Mnditor
Ice Men Work Hard At Onion Lake Drilling
Cold weather returns smiles to ice dealers as St. Joe Ice Company dispatches a large crew since yesterday morning. They cut Onion Lake, haul and store ice in private lots, keeping operations busy.
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St. Joe Ice .Company
Onion Lake
City to issue bonds for fifty thousand dollars
The Elkhart city council approved an ordinance authorizing the issue of $50,000 in municipal bonds. Fifty bonds of $1,000 each will be sold at par or higher, with 3 percent interest, to be payable semi annually to Central Trust Co. of Chicago. The sale is by highest bidder after local newspaper ads. Delay urged by Hazelton to September 1.
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Beck
East High Street
High
Main Streets
Central Trust Co
Chicago
Gotwalt
Hazelton
Haz Elton
Elkhart
Elkhart City Talks on Street Car Franchises No Agreement Reached
J McM Smith and Elkhart officials met with Northern Indiana Railway executives to discuss franchise extensions transfers and third car service. No action was taken and further talks planned as city insists on Main Street control and limits on interurban use. company claims 19 cents per car mile and maintenance transparency.
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J. McM. Smith
Elkhart
Board of Works
Northern Indiana Railway Co
Northern
Indiana
Main Street
Northern Indiana
Northern Indiana Railway
Old Burn
Bucklen’s Road
South Bend
Kalamazoo
My. Smith
Goshen
Death of Gertrude M Rowe Aged Three
Continued report notes convulsions caused the death of Gertrude M Rowe three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Rowe of 309 Middlebury Street. She was born December 12 1903. The family is listed in the obituary notice.
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Gertrude. M
George. Rowe
Middlebury Stret
Senaory
Democratic committee seeks peacemaker role in district talks
Indianapolis March 22 The Democratic state committee holds a meeting at the Grand Hotel to settle the congressional controversy in the Third district without angering any side. The committee uses an executive session to pursue a peaceful solution.
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Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Coal Strike Threat Grows More Widespread
A fragment notes the coal strike spreading with mounting threats across regions as workers push for demands. The warning indicates increased tensions and potential disruption to production and supply chains.
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George Compton
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Lexington Avenue
Washington
Frankfort
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Compton
Truth
Bradley
Chicago News
Lake Shore
Jrev
J. Ww.Oborn
Ligdnier
Jesse Stutzman
Concord Township
Ellkhart
Charles L. DeBow
Wakartsa
John’ Groff
Sherrick
Dray
Messrs. Hazelton
CRMC
Morrow
Beil
Martin
Council
City of
Northern Indiana. Railway Co
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