Railroads plan conference on turning enginemen to motormen
Operating officials from major carriers including Pennsylvania, New York Central, New Haven and Erie prepare for talks on establishing a standing for electric and gasoline locomotive operators. Union leaders anticipate wage parity and job title changes as electrification accelerates across Jersey lines. The move could trigger broader labor discussions and potential engine crew disputes if contracts and pay scales are not aligned.
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New York Central
Pennsylvania
New Haven
Erie
Pittsburg Post
West Jersey and Seashore
New York
Central
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Memphis
Jersey
NS Oy
Will Fight the Steel Trust Over Coke Supply
New York Central officials work to avert coke famine threatening independent steel makers. C W Hotchkiss of the Chicago and Illinois Southern Road seeks large coke shipments from Tennessee fields to Chicago, aiming for about 5.99 tons daily to South Chicago. United States Steel Corp has secured most coal fields, Tennessee fields touted as rich and equal to Connellsville coke. Tennessee development faces railroad resistance amid a traffic maneuver.
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Steel Trust
New York Central
C. W. Hotchkiss
Chicago and
Ilinois Southern Road
New York
Chicago
New Tennessee
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee
Connellsville
Tlinois
Steel Coach Enters Road Test for Pennsylvania Line
The first experimental steel passenger coach built at Altoona for the Pennsylvania Railroad has rolled from the shops and will undergo thorough on road testing. Steel cars are aimed at reducing wreck risks from rear sleeper impact, addressing long urged substitutions for wooden coaches.
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Pennsylvania
Altoona
Nickel Plate Prosperous pamphlet reports gains
A pamphlet on the Nickel Plate shows improved business, noting the road earned 4.69 percent on its total capital stock of 30 million dollars and 4.34 percent on the common stock after provision for an eight percent on both first and second liens.
Lake Shore and Vanderbilt Goulds clash over rail routes
The Lake Shore plans new Detroit to Fort Wayne service via Michigan Central and Hillsdale, while Vanderbilt interests challenge Gould lines at multiple points. A traveling man’s ticket on the Twentieth Century train sells in Elkhart as locals ride less often. Enginemen are told to blow whistles only when needed, and staff changes include Joe Newman heading to Chicago and another engine moved to Dune Park. Dr. Russell reviews eye tests for traffic department workers.
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Lake Shore
Detroit
Fort Wayne
Michigan Central
Ypsilanti
Hillsdale
Vanderbilt
Elkhart
Gotwalt
Epoch Day in History of Russia Hearings on Oil Inquiry
Witnesses summoned at the Standard Oil inquiry reveal a two system spy network within the company. E. H. Wilhoit testifies that Water White Perfection and Headlight oils come from the same tank and that officials directed cheating. He quits to preserve self respect amid the exposure.
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Federal
Standard Oil
Garfield
Moody
Secret Service
Wilkie
E. H. Wilhoit
Standard Oil Company
Lake strikers return to duties on Great Lakes
Cleveland Ohio May 10 shoremen end boycott and return to work on the Great Lakes after weeks of halted labor.
Written confession in Thurman murder trial shocks New Castle
After a five hour court delay, a written confession by Frank Thurman was admitted. He admits poisoning coffee that killed Rue ben Bailey, a revelation that surprised the courtroom today.
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Frank Thurman
New Castle
Ind
Thurman
Rueben Bailey
Explosion at Dupont Powder Mills Kills Two
A premature explosion at the Dupont Powder Mills in Wilmington Delaware on May 10 killed two workers identified as William Rae and Daniel Commak. Rescue operations followed as authorities investigated the cause.
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Wilmington
Del
Dupont Powder Mills
William Rae
Daniel Commak
May Wheat Crop Report Shows Higher Planting Rate
Washington May 10 The crop reporting board of the department of agriculture shows winter wheat at 91 percent on May 1 up from 89 on April 1 and down from 92 percent a year ago.
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Washington
Crop Reporting Board
The
Department of Agriculture
Elkhart County Loan and Trust seeks name change
The Elkhart County Loan and Trust Co filed in Circuit Court for permission to change its name to the Elkhart County Trust Co. The filing outlines the corporate restructuring and seamless transition of branding.
Memorial Services Placed at Island Park by Joint Committees
Island Park chosen for Memorial Day services by joint Shi Loh Field and Elmer posts after a Soldiers and Sailors Club meeting. Col J S Dodge elected chairman with Comrade Towsley as vice chair and Dr Aldrich as secretary to arrange the program and march.
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Island Park
Shiloh
Soldiers:and Sailors Club
J. S. Dodge
Towsley
Aldrich
Criger Battles Illness as Boston Hope Fades
Lou Criger remains bedridden with a mysterious illness, doctors puzzled by his condition and unable to diagnose or treat effectively. He laments suffering on trains and hopes to join the Boston team, while a sick baby and ailing mother add stress at home.
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Hot Springs
Lou
Criger
Job
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues
American League games saw St. Louis defeat Chicago 6 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Boston 9 to 6. Southern League results had Little Rock 6 Nashville 0, Birmingham 4 Shreveport in 10 innings, Memphis 2 Montgomery. U K I T League games: Vincennes & Cairo 4 Malloon 5 Jacksonville 4 Danville 5. A remark on young players chasing pro fame ends with them returning home for a meal.
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Little Rock
Nashville
Birmingham
Shreveport
Memphis
Montgomery
Vincennes & Cairo
Malloon
Jacksonville
Paducah
Danville
Voter Query Card Results On Public Utilities and Railroads
The report shows 1998 responses from 5245 cards mailed with 248 still unanswered. Majority support varied by issue, including public utilities and interstate corporate activity, while a notable 56 voted no on nominating only unfit candidates. Some writers blamed socialism for not answering.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Eastern League Scores Montreal Edge Providence 2
Montreal defeats Providence 2 to 1 in a tense Eastern League game as Toronto beats Baltimore 4 to 2 boosting standings. The night featured two American teams trading chances and late-inning bursts.
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Montreal
Providence
Toronto
Baltimore
Baseball slate features Chicago in St Louis and Cleveland games
In National League action today Chicago plays St Louis and Cleveland, with Washington at New York and Philadelphia at Boston. Cuppys Colts travel to Dowagiac Sunday to face the Dowagiac team. Krumpetz team debuts new suits against Barbers Sunday, players meeting at 1 p.m. at their club rooms.
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National League
Chicago
St. Louis
American League
Cleveland
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Krumpetz
Barbers
Slear Announces Cold Weather Hampers Calumet Baseball
Fred Calkins received a letter from Bo Slear stating weather around Calumet Michigan is very cold and disagreeable and not suited to baseball.
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Fred Calkins
Bo” Slear
Calumet, Mich
Minims of Notre Dame Face St Vincents in City Match
The Minims of Notre Dame contest a ball game with St Vincents of this city this afternoon on the St Vincent diamond.
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Minims
Notre Dame
St. Vincents
St. Vincent Diamond
Cogswell Signs With Evansville River Rats
Former South Bend player Cogswell, sold to Wheeling and released, signs with Evansville and joins the River Rats at once seeking a new berth after dissatisfying stint with Wheeling.
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Cogswell
South Bend
Wheeling
Evansville
River Rats
Krumpetz Giants Prepare for Fray at Elkhart Park
The Krumpetz Giants unveil a lineup led by catcher Tommy Searles and pitcher Tobias with players Searles Fencil Runyan Minegar and others. They face the Barbers next Sunday at the Elkhart Driving Club park, featuring a veteran group known in the region.
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Krumpetz Giants
Tommy Searles
Fencil
Patsy Runyan
Minegar
Tobias
Ligonier
Mason Odell
Pratt
Goshen
Wilson
Funkhouser
Goff
May
Hibsman
Dotson
New Elkhart
Goshen Athletes Training Secretly For Track Meet
Word from Sudan notes Goshen fish school team trains secretly for a track meet. Leaks report about 231 records set. Messick is said to be very speedy in the sprints this year.
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Sudan
Goshen Fish Schopl Tate
Messick
Sai i
Knapp Wins Varsity B Sweater at Bucknell
A report from Bucknell University states Louis Knapp has succeeded in winning a varsity B sweater. OS
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Bucknell University
Louis Knapp
Ramblers Requested On Diamond Friday Night
A cryptic local note requests the Ramblers to be on the diamond Friday night, mentioning a crimped spell and a familiar spot near the launch es.
Franchises to be Considered At Adjourned City Meeting
The city will meet in an adjourned session Saturday night to consider proposed street railway franchises. Officials expect to review proposals from the Indiana company, South Bend Elkhart & Kalamazoo, and Valley Line and plan to make a recommendation to the city council next Wednesday night.
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Hende
Indiana Company
South Bend, Elkhart & Kalamazoo
Valley Line
Knights of the Red Cross
Warsaw
Elkhart
Swords
Grand Commandery
Winona Lake
Sol. C. Dickey
Winona
A. G. Wood
Knights
Cha
Meriea
War
Not a Contestant: An Old Man Recounts Civil War Choice
An aged Atchison resident recalls a Civil War question about sides with a parable about two dogs fighting over a bone. The Kansas City Star notes the reflective tale from a local elder.
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Atchison
Kiusaa
Will of Ralph Shellenberger Probated in Goshen
The will dated April 27 for Ralph Shellenberger of Millersburg, who died in Elkhart from pneumonia after attempting to take morphine, leaves his daughter Mildred the main bequest and an equal share to nephews and nieces if she dies. Curtis A. Freland of Sturgis is named executor. The estate includes life insurance worth about 2000 dollars and the will also bequeaths interest in his father J. J. Shellenberger’s estate. Mrs. Shellenberger retains her dower rights. The deceased was a Lake Shore agent in Millersburg and well known for years.
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Ralph Shellenberger
Millersburg
Elkhart
Goshen
Shellenberger
Mildred
Curtis A. Freland
Sturgis
R. BE. Proctor
Mr. Proctor
J. J. Shellenberger
Vistula
Federal Officials May Get Them
Post Office Inspector A R Burr of Fort Wayne visited Goshen and asked county officers to turn over James Walsh and Jamies Smith, two youths held on $500 bonds for burglaries at Whitehead store New Paris and Gilbert store Millersburg. He said they would face at least five years in federal custody. A diary from 1876 was found with them, likely stolen elsewhere, not from Millersburg or New Paris.
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Post Office
A. R. Burr
Fort Wayne
Goshen
James Walsh
Jamies Smith
Whitehead
New Paris
Gilbert
Millersburg
Robert Chatten
Walsh and Smith
License Notice for Elkhart Liquor Application 1906
Elmer M Bodkin applies to Elkhart County Commissioners for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities less than a quart at 102 North Main Street Elkhart with on premises drinking. The notice describes location boundaries and the selling room size. The public hearing begins first Monday in June 1906 in Goshen Indiana.
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Elkhart
Concorn Township
Elkhart County
State of Indiana
Elmer M. Bodkin
Concord Township
Ellkhart County
Board of County Commissioners
Goshen
Indiana
North Main Street
City of
Main Street
Main and
Jackson Streets
Jackson Street
Ind
Burmese Wives and the Ambition of Domestic Life
A Burmese paper claims the woman aims to be a good wife by supporting her husband’s leisure and wealth. It asserts the highest ambition is sustaining husbandly pursuits including cockfighting and gambling ventures.
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Singapore
Fourth Class Mayors to Meet May 17
Mayor Green received notice of the annual meeting of Indiana fourth class city mayors to be held May 17 in Kokomo. The invitation, signed by Logansport Mayor G. P. McKee, extends to the controller and city attorney, with James Bell and P. L. Turner likely in attendance. A key topic is likely action to abolish the metropolitan police system.
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Green
Indiana
Kokomo
G. P. McKee
Logansport
Messrs
James Bell
P. L. Turner
Knights of Columbus End State Meeting Adjou rns in Logansport
The Indiana Knights of Columbus state convention adjourned in Logansport after electing W. T. Breen Fr. Wayne state deputy, Charles Garbley Madison secretary, EB. J. O'Reilly Indianapolis treasurer, AL. J. Herman Evansville advocate, Charles J. Becker Logansport warden, and Rev. Father T. H. Cronin Terre Haute chaplain. Evansville chosen for next annual meeting. Resolutions of sympathy for Past Grand Knight Terrence Me Govern and thanks to Charles J. Becker were passed. A large attendance was noted.
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Logansport
Ind
the Knights of Columbus
W. T. Breen
Fr. Wayne
Charles Garbley
Madison
EB. J. O’reilly
Indianapolis
AL. J. Herman
Evansville
Charles J. Becker
T. H. Cronin
Terre Haute
Knigh
Terrence
Order’s
Jstate
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of Motors
Joe Newman
Round Houses
Dune Park
Dr. Russell
Russia
Lou Criger
Bostons
Baseball
Cuppy’s Colts
Dowagiac
Eadstrong
S. Will
Ralph. Shellenberger
Foster’s Patent Colt
Ladies Oxfords
Foster’s Gun Metal
Patent Oxfords
Walden Bros
S. Main Street
Homer Brown & Son
New Post Office
Gost
Elkhart Gas CO
High St
Bell Phone
Knights of Columbus
Loganssport
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