Despondent man swallows chloroform in failed suicide attempt
Andrew Klipinger of Beardsley and Michigan avenues attempted to end his life by ingesting one and a half ounces of chloroform at home. He has suffered illness and financial stress, and his daughter Gertrude Clark and wife at the Columbia Hotel were alerted as police were informed. This marks his fourth unsuccessful self harm attempt, with prior laudanum overdoses nine years ago and on two earlier occasions.
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Andrew Klipinger
Beardsley and
Michigan Avenues
Houseworth Brothers
Gertrude Clark
Columbia Hotel
Klipinger
Poole
Boyts Sues Over Alleged Wrongful Imprisonment and Debt
Josiah T. Boyts sues Abraham and Leander Garder for 35000 damages claiming unlawful confinement for 24 hours after an arrest in October on a misrepresentation charge to obtain credit. He states he was in debt to them for 17.45 and was deprived of business in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah T. Boyts
Abraham
Leander Garder
Garders
Boyts
Foreclosure Suit Over North Side Home In Elkhart County
Attorneys Davis and Schaefer filed in the circuit court a foreclosure action by Elkhart County Loan and Savings Association against Charlies H Myers and Julia B Myers. The North Side residence is involved and the mortgage seeks a $300 judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Schaefer
Elkhart County Loan and Savings Association
Charlies H
Julia B. Myers
North Side
Guardian appointment sought for Jones heirs
Application in the circuit court seeks William G. Fluegal to be appointed guardian for Thomas E. Jones and Nettie F. Jones, heirs of the late Sarah Jones. The case assigns guardianship over the minor heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
William G. Fluegal
Thomas E
Nettie F. Jones
Sarah Jones
Mrs Susan Osborne Adjudged Insane in Goshen
Mrs Susan Osborne aged 66 was adjudged insane in Goshen today and ordered sent to Logansport. She has suffered six months from the grippe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Osborne
Goshen
Logansport
Beverle Will Probate Leaves Property to Siblings
Mary Ellen Beverle's will was probated today. She leaves all of her property to her sisters and brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Beverle
Indianapolis Fil es Papers for Chicago Indiana and Michigan Traction
Incorporation papers filed in Indianapolis for the Chicago Indiana and Michigan Traction Company. Capitalization set at 500 000 dollars. Directors include Hugh McGowan Edward I. McKee John F. Wild Lynn B. Martindale and Russell B. Harrison. Line planned Hammond to South Bend via Michigan City and Valparaiso, joining Chicago at Ninety-ninth Street with Illinois Central. Independent of other systems now under construction into Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Chicago, Indiana and Michigan Traction Company
Hugh McGowan
Indianapolis Street Railway Company
Edward I. McKee
John F. Wild
Lynn B. Martindale
Russell B. Harrison
Hammond
South Bend
Michigan City
Valparaiso
Ninety-ninth Street
Chicago
Illinois Central
Public meetings held on electric line project in central townships
S A Collins of Elkhart and local supporters of his electric line project have been holding schoolhouse meetings in rural townships of this region as they consider passing through. The notes highlight community involvement and tentative routes under discussion.
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S.A. Collins
Elkhart
Fort Wayne Visit Promises Warm Reception and Notable Sites
An entertainment feature describes a theater visit in Fort Wayne with attractions and sightseeing including Allen County Court House. Senator Stephen B Fleming and local committee pledge a warm reception and Fort Wayne’s pride on the occasion. Amos Long, about sixty, dies near Syracuse two miles south. Survived by wife and four daughters. funeral at family home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Fort Wayne
Amos Long
Syracuse
Martin Long
Benton Township
Local notes from Edwardsburg and surrounding towns
John Foster becomes night operator at Goodell's. Dr May and family visit Elk hart. Prof McMackin calls on friends in Mendon. J H Myers from South Bend now at Hinton's store. Mrs R D May attends W C T U in Dowagiac. Mrs Addie Harwood returns from Hast Lake for summer. Dr Bryant Werd and Detroit family summering here. Mrs Elias Walters recovering after fall. Reading Club meets at Mrs Schoch's home. Frances Robbins buys B F Parsons corner, to move in. Rev Prentiss reappointed by Presbyterian church. Mrs Edward Hirons dies after years of invalid life. Rev E N Prentiss to Los Angeles for five weeks. Admiral Hod Sampson patrols Pleasant Lake with occasional explosives. Measles epidemic prompts health officer to post signs. Remains of Mrs S A Collins found then buried in village cemetery. Local clubs and social plea: men join in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foster
Goodell’s
May
Elkhart
Professor McMackin
Mendon
J. H. Myers
South Bend
Hinton
R. D. May
Dowagiac
Addie Harwood
Hast Lake
Bryant Werd
Detroit
Elias Walters
Monday Evening Reading Club
J. C. Schoch
Frances Robbins
B. F. Parsons
Presbyterian Church
Prentiss
Edward Hirons
E. N. Prentiss
Southern Michigan Assembly
Los Angeles
Calif
Hod Sampson
Pleasant Lake
HE. B. Criswell
A. Collins
St. Joseph
Engineer Francis L. Davis Dies of Bright's Disease at 62
Francis L. Davis, 62, died this morning at 10:30 at 309 State Street Elkhart after a long illness. Born February 21 1848 in Springfield Vermont he lived in Elkhart since 1866 and ran a clothing business with his brother 1871 to 1876. He worked 26 years for the Lake Shore railroad and belonged to the Maccabee Lodge. He is survived by his wife Emma and son Eugene and a brother Clarence E Davis of Kansas City. Funeral at Castle U B Church Thursday at 2 30 p m with Rev Parrett and Rev Light officiating burial at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
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Francis L. Davis
State Street
Bright
Mr. Davis
Springfield
Windsor County
Vermont
Elkhart
Emma Longley
H. B. Davis
Lake Shore Railroad
Maccabee Lodge
Eugene
Kansas City
Castle U.B
Parrett
Light
U. B. Church
Grace’ Lawn ‘Cemetery
California Students Salute Roosevelt Palo May Day
California students salute Roosevelt and Palo as a new Calif. city holds a May 12 demonstration after a five event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Roosevelt
Palo
New Calif
Constitutional dispute sparks teachers wage suit in Elkhart
Former Elkhart man Claude Lee and six signatories sue W H Sollenberger trustee to collect 1500 under the teachers wage law. The law ties pay to exam grade, raising questions on constitutionality and drawing interest from teachers. Also reports divorce actions, a minor fire near Madison and Aspenwald, and a brush blaze near Chicago Telephone Supply Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge & Dodge
Claude Lee
W. H. Shellenberger
York Township
Lee
Orrie M. Bratton
H. H. Kauffman
Ernest E. Eby
Jacob Hirschberger
Madison
Aspenwald Avenue
L. H. Houghton
Chicago Telephone Supply Company
Fire destroys eight room house on Edwardsburg road
A morning blaze leveled Henry Shanks eight room two story home off Edwardsburg road. About $1,000 in damage to the dwelling, insured with Farmers Mutual. Neighbors saved most contents. cause traced to kitchen range with possible cinder ignition. Shank lit the fire, wife woke to smoke, early alarm and quick response limited further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shank
Edwardsburg
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Promotion Promised Brave Captain
Washington May 12 For the excellent work done in Mindanao in the Philippines Captain John Pershing of the Fifteenth Cavalry who completed a successful expedition against the Moros may be elevated to brigadier general and could retire with a rank no higher than major if promotion follows regular pattern
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Washington, D. C
Mindanao
Philippines
John Pershing
Fifteenth Cavalry
Longest Married Couple in U S Dies at 110 in Ohio
Peter Stansley died in Upper Sandusky Ohio this morning at age 110. He and his 103 year old widow had lived together since 1816 and are described as the longest married couple in the United States. They claim to be offspring of Alaskan parents.
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Upper Sandusky
Ohio
Peter Stansley
United States
Missing Money Found in Cellar in Philadelphia
United States express package containing 20000 dollars, vanished last Wednesday, was recovered in an iron pot buried in a cellar. Only two hundred dollars are missing. Express messenger William Murphy was arrested in connection with the case.
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Philadelphia
United States Express
William Murphy
Kaiser's Visit Interrupted by Severe Chill in St Petersburg
Kaiser WilhelmWhile visiting St Petersburg he suffered a severe chill and the day’s program was canceled. The incident halted planned engagements and left local officials confirming his indisposition.
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St. Petersburg
Kaiser Wilhelm
August Strong Is Found Unwell On South Main
Residents of South Main street report a wandering man with a severely burned looking face. August Strong, taken to his home at 1300 South Main, doctors say erysipelas caused the facial condition. Relatives say he cannot be controlled and may be mentally unbalanced due to pain.
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South Main Street
Whiteman
August Strong
1300 South Main Street
Dr. Short
Liying
Dismissal of Riot Conspiracy Charges in South Bend Power House Raid
The Elkhart man facing riotous conspiracy and root charges linked to Indiana Railway Company power house raids in South Bend had cases dismissed yesterday. Drew Witzkanitz pled guilty to riot and paid a $1 fine plus costs. Several co defendants including A Barnum M Miller Milton Smith Hben Golder Peter Casey Joseph Dobicki Kyeton Buczckowski Clarence Miller E L Wiant B P Davis J F Woodward W F Surls Rodney Bishop Harnest Mathias Noah Yoder Al Syson and Harry Kreigbaum saw their charges dismissed by the prosecutor. The assault and battery case against Wladyslaw Sosinski and Andrew Fitzhanitz was also dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
Andrew Witzkanitz
A. Barnum
M. Miller
Milton ‘Smith
Hben Golder
Peter Casey
Joseph Dobicki
Kyeton Buczckowski
Clarence E .Miller
E. L. Wiant
B. P. Davis
J. F. Woodward
W. F. Surls
Rodney Bishop
Harnest Mathias
Noah Yoder
al. Syson
Harry Kreigbaum
Wladyslaw Sosinski
Andrew Fitzhanitz
Goshen Woman Hurt in Main Street Accident
Mrs. W. H. Charnley of Goshen was struck by a horse and buggy on Main Street near Franklin about 10:30 pm while en route to the interurban depot for a Knights Templar meeting. She suffered two broken ribs but returned home on the 11:50 car after medical care from Dr. Hoppingarner. driver Joseph Herring Jr. aided with camphor from Goldman’s.
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W. H. Charnley
Goshen
Main Street
Franklin
Osolo News Highlights Local Visits and a Funeral
Miss Tena Sayer and niece Thema Shoup stay with grandparents Mr and Mrs Samuel Holtz. West Fetters sprained ankle and rheumatism. William Wholchester family visited J P Bickel. Weddings and travels include Hilbish, Lee, Watts, and Hilbish households. Funeral of Mrs George Inbody held at Zion last Sunday.
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Tena Sayer
Thema Shoup
Samuel Holtz
West Fetters
Zion
William Wholchester
Sailor
J. P. Bickel
Raymond
Rick
Frank Cauffman
Guy Brusman
George Inbody
Property Transfers in Elkhart Area Recorded
Multiple deeds filed in Elkhart and surrounding townships show Patrick Kilday and wife purchasing two lots from Willard and Mary Sterling for 550 dollars, John W Fieldhouse buying six acres from Platt Hoagland for 1200, and other transfers including single lots and parcels in Elkhart town ship and Kraus addition. Equitable Building and Loan involved with John Miller and wife in a partial transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kilday
Willard W
Mary E. Sterling
Elkhart
John W. Fieldhouse
Willard Sterling
Ae Riefsnyder
Guardian
John
Sarah Luke
Mlcharks
Benjamin H. Long
Platt Hoagland
Osolo
James Norwood
Alexander P
Mary Burrows
Krau’s
Equitable
John Miller
Market Report Furnished Exclusively to Truth by Porter Field Co
Market report notes furnished exclusive distribution to Truth by Porter Field Co located at 105 South Main Street. Evidence indicates a promotional arrangement with orderly packaging and standard terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterfield & Co
Labor leaders threaten city wide strike over Kohlsaat waiters
Chicago May 13 labor leaders vow to shut down the city rather than let waiters at the Kohlsaat restaurants be replaced. The 30 000 strong teamsters union offers support by halting bakery and lunchroom deliveries. Governor Yates sends the state board of arbitration as 25 000 workers strike and 800 blacksmiths quit. Radical leaders warn 150 000 could join by summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hls
Employers’ Association
Teamsters’ Union
Kohisaat Company
Yates
State Board of Arbitration
Rock Island
Denver Strike Halts Downtown Businesses Union Call Stirs City
Denver on May 13 reports twelve thousand labor members struck this morning. Downtown shops close early with more closures planned including restaurants and groceries. Railroad workers may join, risking food supply disruption. building trades are unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Trainmen Strike Looms Over Great Northern
In St Paul on May 13 the possibility of a Great Northern railroad strike looms before nightfall. Business leaders tried to mediate but the trainmen insist on their demands and reject further talks with the railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Minn
Great Northern
Riot Strikes Kill Ten In Valparaiso Labor Unrest
In Valparaiso, dock labor riots last night left ten dead and about 200 injured. The Chilean government rejected compromise and vowed firm action, deploying three thousand troops to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Valparaiso
Heavy gale floods Jacksonville waterworks terminal
A heavy gale in Jacksonville Florida since last night has flooded parts of the city and boats are being used for transport. The terminal station of the water works is partly under water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Walser Supporters Claim Innocent Man Targeted Again
Friends of Father Walser, exonerated in Augusta Reichlin murder, suspect a new assault on a woman. Mrs Bowen woke to a man at her bed. she challenged him and fired five shots, all missing. Walser is described by supporters as dangerous toward women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walser
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York
Alleg
Elkhart Institute
Malinda Warner
Peter
Joseph F. Andrews
Sarah
Henry Shank Burns
Charles Shank
Goshen Lady
Osolo News
Market Report
New York
Atchison
Brooklyn
A &N
Metro
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