Western railroads near agreement in wage dispute
Striking employees of forty nine Western railroads and Lake Shore and Michigan Southern workers move toward terms. A Cleveland meeting with General Manager Moon aims to settle disputes including switchmen wage raises and a proposed uniform schedule. Some gains for switchmen reported. talks to continue with Chicago discussions and possible further raises.
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Lake Shore
Mianager
DC Moon
Cleveland
Chicago
Charles Myers
Mikhart
I. RR
Tooth
Gdd
Nat Denys
Greir
Roosevelt Receives Grand Cairo Reception During Visit
Theodore Roosevelt and party arrived in Cairo in a special car and were met with monarchlike honors. Troops formed glittering lines as crowds cheered while a heavy guard protected the president amid nationalist tensions sparked by his critic ism of their policies. The day’s main event was the khedive’s reception.
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Cairo
Foypl
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Death of Dr. L. Matthews in Vevay Indiana
Paul Matthews reports his father L. L. Matthews D D former editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel died at home in Vevay Indiana at age about 60. He was first state superintendent of public instruction and a notable figure in Indiana politics. His son Robert Matthews of the Chicago Tribune was among those notified.
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Paul Matthews
Truth
Eit .L. Matthews
Indianapolis Sentinel
Vevay
Ind
Matthews
Indiana
Robert Matthews
Chicago Tribune
Condemnation Action Urged for Elkhart Buildings
Burns and Fire Chief Leader inspect Elkhart business district and urge drastic measures. A dozen plus structures deemed dangerous must be condemned and torn down. Alleys blocked, waste scattered, and unsanitary conditions prompt plans for city to order cleanups and assess costs.
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Uusueela PY
Mikhart
Public Works
Board of Works
Itz
Burns
Yesterary
Jackson Street
Lite Shore
Second Street
Aldrich
Birns
Gowntown
Mrr. Burns
Conident
Elkhart
George Doll
A. Dente
Lake Shore builds four track system from Chicago to Toledo
Lake Shore plans extensive track work for the coming year with over 2 200 tons of steel rails in transit and storage. Preparations target a four track expansion from Chicago to Toledo with work west of Gary and routes between Elkheart South Bend Elkhart to Millersburg and Wintergreen to Line Junction. rails will be repurposed into switches frogs and crossings as crews handle repairs and new installations.
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Lake Snare
Chicago
Toledo
Serious barn fire narrowly averted by quick actions
Tsar Terkow driver for Dr W Short and Ira Sbauchman assisted by Berkey and Kauffman fought a blaze at the Snort barn between Franklin and Marion, west of Second, after a neighbor started burning rubbish. A glass in straw sparked a fire fanned by wind. only the Conley barn was scorched.
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Tsar Terkow
Ho W. Short
Ira Sbauchman
Berkey
Franklin and
Marion Streets
Second Street
Conley
Easter Celebration Planned Across City Churches
Weather prospects threaten a fair Easter as church workers in Protestant and Catholic groups prepare elaborate programs. Choirs rehearse special music and cantatas for services at Con gregational St Johns Episcop al Grace Lutheran Castle United Brethren First Baptist First Evangelical Trinity M I St Pauls A Y E Methodist Protestant and St Vincent s Catholic. Large flower displays ordered for hyacinths tulips daffodils and Easter lilies with carnations and roses also in demand.
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Ile
St. Ahn’s Episcopel
Grace Luthern
Castle United Brethern
First Baptist
First Evangeliial
Trinity M. I
St. Paul’s AY. E
St. Vincent’s Catholic
Drunks and vagrants arraigned in Elkhart court
City Judge Claude A. Lee presided as three drunks and four vagrants were arraigned about 3 am in the Big Four yards. James Weiser and John Driscoll testified as to intoxication and sources of alcohol. One man promised to leave town in minutes. others received similar warnings and were released on condition.
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Oan Oearly
Chiude A. Lee
Skinner
James Weiser
Weiser
John Martin
Martin
John Driscoll
Michigan Way
Thomas Evans
Thomas Burns
Thomas Clark
James Kelley
Shelmadine and
Leachman
Old Soldier Ousted at Goshen Post Office
Theodore Garvin, Civil War veteran and former Goshen deputy postmaster, is removed as part of a Beveridge aligned harmony arrangement. M. V. Starr, editor of the Goshen News-Times, gains the postmaster position, while David Neidig and Edward Neidig secure deputy posts. Starr’s son Chef Starr also lands a county office job.
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AL. Beveridge
Goshen
M. V. Starr
David Neidig
Starr
Beveridge
Chas. W. Miller
Garvin
Chef Starr
News-Times
News Printing Company
Mrs I M Jewitt Returns From Battle Creek Visit
Mrs I M Jewitt and her daughter Mrs kk F Mehnert with little Caroline return from a brief visit at Battle Creek Michigan. The trip followed a short stay and included travel by train.
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I. M. Jewitt
Kk. F. Mehnert
Caroline
Battle Creek
Mich
Mount Etna Eruption Forces Evacuations in Sicily
Mount Etna’s eruption intensifies pushing residents from Nicolosi Castello and Albanelli to flee. Seismic activity shakes Sicily as towns face possible destruction and a new crater forms on Mt Bretu.
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Rome
Mount Etna
Nicolosi
Castello
Albanelli
Sicily
Cabria
Sidway Band Promotes Charity Ball Parade
Pred Waters leads the Sidway band offering its services to advertise a big charity ball. Monday evening the band and dancers will parade along Main Street with a program to publicize the charity project.
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Pred Waters
Blue Law Enforced as Elkhart Closes Sunday Commerce
Elkhart authorities vow strict enforcement of the Sunday observance statute. Police Chief Rinehart warns theatres, shops, and service businesses to stay closed. violators face arrest. Mayor Chester backs impartial application. ministers defend action amid debates on public recreation and charitable needs.
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Ellis M. Chester
Howe
Chester
Skinner
Goshen
Amy Sement
Ths
Afo
Island Park
Ilesstue
Island
Issoime
Leazenby
South Bend
Elkhart
Law and Order League
Liew and Order
Leaszenby
Clement
Ion
J. E. Breish
Ministerial Association
Breish
Turneck
Police Board
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Michiaan
Chern
Moon
Western Railroads
Piremren
Robert J. L. Matthews
Vevay, Ind
1. W. Short
Blaze
Claude A. Lee
Beveridge and Miller Force
Theodore Garvin
Rinehart
Timmins
Bucklen Theatre
Theatrical Managers Association
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