N I Hard Fight Moores A Formidable Enemy
The Indianapolis Daily reports the Republican state convention renominated Daniel Storms for secretary W S Blatchley for geologist B F Johnson for statistician J H Gillette for supreme judge and all appellate judges David Sherrick Noblesville nominated for auditor Nat Hill Bloomington chosen treasurer on the second ballot The platform endorses the administration Cuban policy Philippines matters anti trust tariff revisions and immigration limits Elkhart and other counties split votes and Miller wins the nomination on the third ballot after multiple ballots and withdrawals A fire at the Godfrey lumber yard causes under 2000 dollars in damage with two 50 foot hoses burned and no insurance noted.
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Indianapolis
Daniel Storms
W. S. Blatchley
B. F. Johnson
J. H. Gillette
David Sherrick
Noblesville
Nat Hill
Bloomington
Woodfish
Robinson
William J. Henley
Daniel W. Comstock
James B. Black
Ulrich Z. Wiley
Frank Roby
Sherrick
Martin
Henry
Doran
Nat. A. Hill
Hill
Millikan
Dyer
Joel
Elkhart
Philippines
Isthmian Canal
Charles W. Milled
Bingham
Moores
Fields
Watson
Miller
Marshall County
Dean
Old Buildings Burn Down in Elkhart Fire
Fire started in the Reed blacksmith shop on East Jackson Street and spread to Robinson's grocery destroying both frame structures. Roy Rice notified the alarm, and Mac Dotson with Sergeant Stamp risked their lives to search for occupants, finding none. The blaze caused narrow escapes for the occupants including G W Robinson and his sons and the upstairs occupants, George Parrott and his wife, before the units were reduced to smoking embers.
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Elkhart
East Jackson Street
Reed Blacksmith Shop
Robinson’s Grocery
G. W. Robinson
George Parrott
Bristol
Roy Rice
Hast Elkhart
Main _ street
Dunbar
Sergeant Stamp
Mac Dotson
Whitecappers Visit Ends In Fatal Injuries
In Nashville Indiana, twenty masked men attacked Finley Stretchberry and his wife. Stretchberry and neighbor William Caldwell, both near death, were beaten and whipped. Stretchberry’s wife, recently released from an insane hospital, becomes insane from the ordeal. The two attacks occurred within forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Ind
Finley Stretchberry
Here
William Caldwell
Whitecappers
Stretchberry
Coppers
Caldwell
Filipino Datto Surrenders After Mindanao Fort Fall
Washington reports Gen Chaffee released message from Manila dated April 24 noting Baldwin seized the fort at Pulas Mindanao with no casualties and Canasi yielded the white flag. Datto and followers sought peace as Sultan Ganasi invited Baldwin but he remains to show force then withdraw via multiple trails to avoid wider war. Gen Davis calls the situation favorable.
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Washington
Chaffee
Manila
Baldwin
Pulas
Mindanao
Canasi
Datto
Ganasi
Lake Moros
Davis
Real Estate Transfers Across Indiana Towns
A list of property transfers including deeds from Jas. Herrick heirs to Lottie A Lavender in Elkhart for 1300 dollars and from W. W. Sherling to Mary Hartzler in Goshen for 1100 dollars. Also transfers of 49 acres in Clinton 3400 dollars to B F Schrock and 71 acres in Clinton sold for 4700 dollars to Leah Stormer, among others in Elkhart Bristol Nappanee and Wakarusa towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas
Herrick
Lottie A. Lavender
Elkhart
W. W. Sherling
Mary Hartzler
Goshen
Anna Miller
B. F. Schrock
Clinton
Fiona Myers
Silas Roose
Wakarusa
G. E. Miller
H. A. Miller
C. W. McClintic
Swindle Targets Residents With Faux Rose Bulbs Claim
Complaint notes a swindler roaming city residence areas with an old revamp. He lures women preparing summer flowers by selling so called rose bulbs said to come from the Philippines. One woman found she bought about a dozen lima beans after husband inspection.
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Philippines
Suit Over Wage Garnishment Against Lake Shore
Henry Gilman and others sue Lake Shore and Frank H. Bennett for 445 dollars on a note and an assignment of wages as security. Plaintiffs say the paymaster refuses to honor the order though Bennett has earned over 600 dollars since the note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gilman
Lake Shore
Frank H. Bennett
Bennett
Elkhart Man Sues Fannie Braver in Local Suit
John Braymer of Elkhart filed a lawsuit today against Fannie Braver. The case seeks redress in a local civil action with details remaining incomplete in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Braymer
Elkhart
Fannie
Braver
di- Elkhart
Death of Frank A Weatherwax After Bright's Disease
Friends mourn the death of Frank A Weatherwax at Clark hospital at 1 am after a ten day illness. Doctors cite Bright's disease as the cause while noting a sudden end following months of suffering. A lone lake photo remains the subject of his posed portrait in recent years.
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Frank
Weatherwax
Clark Hospital
Frank A. Weatherwax
Mr. Weatherwax
Porter Turner
Weatherwax dies after sudden illness in Elkhart
John Weatherwax of Elkhart died after a brief illness described as Bright's disease and exhaustion. Born July 10 1859 in Jackson Michigan he moved to Elkhart 24 years ago to run a paper box factory and later engaged in various businesses. He leaves wife Mary and brother Lou with a large circle of friends and a modest estate. Funeral at 1 30 Sunday from his home on South Main with Rev Galpin and Grace Lawn burial.
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Bright
Mr. Weatherwax
Jackson
Mich
Elkhart
Barger
East Jackson Street
Mary
Lou
Ann Arbor University
Dr. Ayers
Sarsaparilla
South Main Street
Rev. Galpin
Grace Lawn
Elkhart Delegation Celebrates Nominee Victory
The Elkhart delegation to the state Republican convention returns triumphant with their candidate, praising the result and expressing rejoicing among supporters. Details of the reception tomorrow night are noted.
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Goshen
Elkhart
Huties
Miller Nomination Sparks Elkhart Victory Rumors
Elkhart supporters celebrate Miller’s nomination amid claims of opposition disarray and behind the scenes backing by Fairbanks allies. The article notes Miller’s ties to Indianapolis bakers and Beveridge's limited influence in the state convention.
Elkhart Sleeper Foils Runaway Wagon Near Hydrant
In Elkhart the local belief in John Ottason as the soundest sleeper is put to the test as his wagon tied to a hydrant near Grace Lawn cemetery drifted away when his horses ran. A Middlebury streetcar struck the team and halted the escape after breaking the double tree. A spectator woke Ottason who found his horses still nearby.
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Elkhart
John
Missing Millersburg medical student Norman Rohrer reported
The family of Norman Rohrer of Millersburg, a medical student missing since February, has been notified. A demented man was seen in Jamestown Boone County and authorities will investigate the report.
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Norman Rohrer
Millersburg
Jamestown
Boone County
Durbin appoints Mummert to national charity and corrections conference
Gov. Durbin selects Mummert as delegate to the national conference of charities and corrections in Detroit from May 28 to June 3. Senator Beveridge invited to give the Fourth of July celebration ovation at Goshen, and his acceptance is anticipated.
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EH. EH. Mummert
Gov. Durbin
National Conference of Charities and Corections
Detroit
Beveridge
Goshen
Middlebury Man Committed to Asylum by Sheriff
William Gebhard aged 55 of Middlebury township was taken to the asylum today by the sheriff in a formal custody transfer.
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William Gebhard
Middlebury
Will Search For Pearls In Indiana Creeks
Charles Green and Grant Warren will tour Indiana and Illinois creeks for fresh water pearls this week. They expect to earn about $25 weekly with a jointed 18 foot rake to gather pearls from mussels in shallow, sandy bottomed creeks. Prices range from $1 to $5, with a $30 pearl last summer. pearls are sold to a New York jeweler, though freshwater pearls lack East Indian luster and size.
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Crawfordsville
Charles Green
Grant Warren
Indiana
Illinois
Green
United States
Green and Warren
New York
Audubon Society Elects Officers for Indiana Chapter
The Indiana Audubon Society elected officers for the coming year. President is Stantly Coulter of Lafay ette. vice presidents include Fannie S. Taylor of Ft Wayne Martha N. McKay of Indianapolis and Julia S. Conklin of Westfield. recording secretary William Watson Woollen. corresponding secretary Willard W. Lannard. press secretary George S. Cottman. treasurer Sylvester Johnson. executive committee A. W. Butler James G. Kingsbury R. W. McBride.
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Aububon Society
Stantly Coulter
Lafayette
Fannie S. Taylor
Ft. Wayne
Martha N. McKay
Indianapolis
Julia S. Conklin
Westfield
William Watson Woollen
Willard W. Lannard
Kokomo
George S. Cottman
Irvington
Sylvester Johnson
A. W. Butler
James G. Kingsbury
R. W. McBride
Indiana Audubon Society
Tragic School Teacher’s Death After Carbolic Acid Intake
Evansville Indiana April 26 A public school recess ends tragically as Miss Anna Voldereur 25 a popular teacher ingests carbolic acid in her classroom. She dies at a hospital after confessing to a colleague and leaving a note to her mother who will not reveal its contents.
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Evansville
Ind
Anna Voldereur
Voldereur
Europe
Smallpox Hits Reform School in Plainfield Indiana
Six cases of smallpox have developed at the Indiana reform school for boys in Plainfield. Officials isolate the afflicted boys and vaccinate the rest, delaying releases until the outbreak is stamped out. The disease was brought by a colored boy named Cannon from Marion about a month ago.
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Reform
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana Reform School For
Plainfield
Cannon
Marion
Terrific Wind Storm Scares Elkhart Residents
A destructive midwestern wind storm swept Elkhart and surrounding areas last night. Telegraph and telephone lines failed, streetcar fuses blew, and bolts of lightning caused fires and injuries. Mrs. Kauffman of Goshen was thrown by a shock while on the phone, while others reported insensible falls and damaged wires across the region.
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Middle States
Elkhart
John Seibert
Chris, Waener, Jr
Seibert
Earl Darling
Porter
Bell ‘Phone Company
Elkhart Telephone Company
Will Ziesel
Lake Shore
South Bend
Chris Wagner
George Upp
Clark Street
Riverside
Rowe Block
Dr. Baumgartner
Middlebury Street
Tees
High Street
Main Street
Anderson’s Hall
L. A .Dennett
James Jones Dead at 84 Believed in Red Era
In Muncie Indiana on April 26 James Henry Jones is reported dead at age 84. The note indicates he insisted on initiating corporal punishment and was linked to the Red era beliefs.
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Muncie
Ind
James
Henry
Jones
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Reed
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Frank A. Wheatherwax
Price Baxina Powder Co
Chicago
Fairbanks
A .R .Beardsley
James. S&s. Dodge
Lee Anderson
Perry Turner
W. H. Anderson
L. A. Dennett
Mr. Miller
William L. Taylor
Goshen Friends of
K. of P. Hall
Indianapolis Sentinel
Tomlinson Hall
Fairbank
Charles W. Miller
Bakers of Indiaapolis
Dr.kauffman Hart
Charles ‘Drake
Franklin Street
Dr. Miles
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