Chicago Financier Walsh Held on Grand Jury Bonds
John R. Walsh, president of the defunct Chicago National Bank, was held on $50,000 bond to answer grand jury charges of misappropriation and banking law violations. He waived examination. bond posted. He reportedly saved about $6,000,000 from the bank’s wreck. Dowie moves against Voliva after death suggestion. Guards surround the apostle as church leaders prepare to judge Voliva’s ouster actions.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Bank
United States
Foote
Walsh
Dowie
Voliva
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
Tabernacle
Anthracite Miners Hold Tri-District Convention
The tri-district convention of anthracite miners met in Scranton Pa this morning with only formalities observed. A decision on extending the strike or securing peace will be announced by week’s end. Mitch Ellill opened the gathering with an address.
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Scranton
Mitchell
Atlantic Fleet Arrives in New York Harbor
The first division of the Atlantic fleet under Admiral Evans arrived in New York this morning. The second division is due tomorrow, bringing as large a battleship fleet to the North River as in Prince Louis of Battenberg's visit.
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Atlantic
New York
Admiral Evans
North River
Prince Louis of Battenberg
Fire Engulfs Illinois Steel Plant in Chicago
A fire at the Illinois Steel Company plant in Chicago today caused an estimated loss of $50,000 and threatened the entire facility. No injuries are reported at this time.
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Illinois Steel CO
Chicago
Iilinois Steel Company
Miners Union Leader Arrested on Arson Charge
Pittsburg May 38 President Chank of the Miners Union Windbere was arrested charged with arson. He is accused of burning the double residence of Berwin White Coal Company amid rising tensions.
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Shank
Berwin-White Coal Company
Frisco Situation Shows Steady Improvement
Oakland May 3 The city relief outlook rises as streetcar work expands and debris clearing continues. Coroner Walsh warns death toll could reach 1500, with 1000 additions likely. Despite fears, San Francisco faces hard times, while over 200 million dollars may fund city rehabilitation within a year from eastern and foreign capitalists.
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Oakland
Walsh “T
San Francisco
Dying Man’s Tragic Attempt Shocks Family at Local Hospital
R H Shellenberger, who used morphine last Saturday, lies dying at Clark hospital as wife and child stay at his bedside. The attending physician says there is no hope. A moving morning scene showed Mrs Shellenberger lifting their child to him. She learned only yesterday that her husband had attempted suicide and had moved between Elkhart and Millersburg before being found. He remained conscious and weak this afternoon, recalling a reconciliation that briefly offered hope. If he recovers, the couple plans to return to Millersburg. if not, she will live with her Quincy relatives. Mayor Do A Freeland, brother-in-law, is also in the city.
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R. H. Shellenberger
Clark Hospital
Elkhart
Millersburg
Quincy
City Bonds: Bush & Co Leads Four Bidders for 350000 Issue
E D Bush & Co of Indianapolis bids 51150.50 premium on 350000 city bonds. Other bids come from J F Wild & Co Cincinnati Breed Harrison and Rudolph Kleybolte. The sealing bid exceeded by 1350.50 but later telegram lowered by 200. Controller Bell opens bids at city hall and moves to issue bonds with no accrued interest.
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Elkhart
E. D. Bush & Co
Iniianapolis
Wild & Co
Indianapolis
Breed &Harrison
Cincinnati
Rudolph Kleybolte
Bush & Co
Bell
Supplies Sent to Mrs Johnson in Santa Rosa Relief Effort
Temporary relief parcels and funds were sent to Mrs Mary Lang Johnson in Santa Rosa California after the San Francisco disaster. Personal friends contributed gifts and cash via registered mail through the local relief committee. Further support will await Mrs Johnson's communication with her brothers in Korea.
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Mary Lang Johnson
Santa Rosa
Cal
Johnson
San Francisco
Korea
Pastor's Pay and District Meeting Planned at Trinity M. H. Church
At the first quarterly conference in Trinity M. H. Church south parlor last evening, plans were made to invite Gosheri district pastors to meet here the day before the Epworth League convention on June 13 and 14. The 35 pastors will confer with the presiding elder as the event is outlined. The beaks salary is $1,800 a year with no wage. The janitor's salary rose $40 from last year. A committee of Clint Bhafer, G. A. Fletcher, and George Lash will apportion church expenses to members. Miss Mary F. Beck, retiring president of Bishop Joyce Chapter, Epworth League, praised the year's work. The Sunday School Superintendent Nelson reported a large increase in attendance over previous years. Additional reports were favorable. W. Bennett and D. Dey of Warngaw district also spoke.
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Gosheri
Beeks
Clint Bhafer
G. A. Fletcher
George Lash
Mary F. Beck
Lightning Strikes Cassopolis Shattering Homes
Severe lightning caused extensive damage Tuesday forenoon in Cassopolis. Homes of Mr Lyle and Mr Dodge suffered shattered windows and a demolished tree. A kitchen was torn apart, doors and windows were destroyed, and gutters melted. Mrs Dodge was stunned and a court house plumber was knocked over. A schoolroom child and others received shocks.
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Lyle
Dodge
Adam Yoder Dead at 72 in Indiana Family Notice
Adam Yoder of Myrtle street died at 11:15 this morning at the home of his son Frank Yoder 701 Myrtle street. He was 72 and a widower. Surviving relatives include daughter Mrs Anna Working Brimfield Ind brothers Gideon John and Joseph Yoder of Topeka Ind Iowa and Ohio sister Mrs Lydia Stutsman of Ohio.
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Myrtle Street
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Brimfield
Ind
Gideon
John Yoder
Topeka
Joseph Yoder
Iowa
Lydia Stutsman
Ohio
Middlebury Team Seeks Decoration Day Game In Middlebury
Word from S A Nusbaum of Middlebury reports Frank Forest asking for a game with a city team to be played in Middlebury on Decoration Day. H Bucklen is in the city.
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Middlebury
Frank
Forest
More Campers Expected at Chautauqua Grounds This Season
Chautauqua grounds anticipate a large increase in campers with many inquiries about tents and accommodations. Officials note last summer saw about ten camping tents and expect many more along the riverbank. St John’s Cadets will guard the grounds by day and night as part of their camp drill.
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Chautauqua Association
St. John’s
Dr Light Spoke at Bluffton Banquet for North Pole Expedition
At Bluffton a banquet honored Dr Walter N Fowler who will join the Walter Wellman expedition to search for the North Pole. Dr Light, one of the speakers, delivered a talk on Religious Doctrines and later decided to join the expedition after a playful exchange with Wellman in Chicago.
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Somerville Light
Bluffton
Walter . N. Fowler
Walter Wellman
North Pole
Light
Wellman
Chicago
Pela
Fowler
Mr. Wellman
D of A Club Presents Last Chance Show at Anderson Hall
The D of A club stages its final seasonal event tonight at Anderson Hall. Local residents are invited to attend the program featuring performances and community activities.
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Anderson Hall
Three Committees Named by Mayor for New Council
Mayor Greene formed three committees for the new council: Finance Claims and Salaries, Ways Means and Ordinance, and Public Safety Improvement and Health. He urged caution on street railway franchises and water works, urged fair pay for firemen, and noted upcoming elections for library and school boards. The old council members largely retired. new members were seated after minutes were approved.
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J. M. Brubaker
C. S. Burhans
C. M. Lounsberry
Otto Hartmann
Anthony Geraghty
James Keely
W. S. Hazelton
C. T.swaffield
Albert Elliott
Evolution of Educational Work Shown
Prof. Myers argues that modern public school methods surpass the old three R s, citing 1846 Springfield exams retested in Goshen and Elkhart. Results show arithmetic and spelling improvements, with Goshen leading in arithmetic and Elkhart in spelling, across unprepared tests.
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BE. B. Myers
Myers
Goshen
Elkhart
Riley
Springfield
Mass
Mr. Hubbard Back ily had departed ravages of fire
A clipped note reports the Hubbard family departed after fire ravages. No additional details available.
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Mr. Hubbard
Ily
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