Ex Senator Chandler eyed for Paris treaty post removal
Washington May 17 reports say President Roosevelt may demand Ex Senator Chandler resign from the Paris treaty claims commission due to the Tillman controversy. Also released without comment is Garfield’s 500 page Standard Oil investigation report sent to Congress today.
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Washington
Chandler
Paris Treaty Claims Commission
Tillman
Roosevelt
Garfield
Standard Oil
Firemen's pay request rejected by City Council
The City Council refused the firemen's plea for a pay raise, citing insufficient city funds for an additional appropriation. A separate move increased janitor R. H. Calvert's salary, while the Board of Works sought ordinances compelling sewer gas and water connections on Harrison Street to support future paving.
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Arhole
Brubaker
Swaffield
Central Fire Station
R. H. Calvert
Campbell
Bell
Finance Committee
Board of Works
Farrison Street
Tt Wag
Franklin
Marion
Arnold
Harrison
George T. Barney
Harrison Street
Indiana Avenue
Eighth Street
Greene
Elkhart
Bide
Miners and Operators Seek Settlement in Illinois District
Springfield May 17 miners and operators in the Illinois district held a final meeting to push a settlement. John Mitchell attended the talks. It is hoped the operators will agree to cover district expenses and settle on the 1903 wage scale.
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Springfield
Illinois
John Mitchell
Gas Explosion Hits Scranton Diamond Mine
A gas explosion at the Diamond mine in Scranton Pennsylvania injures about a dozen miners with severe burns. Initial reports suggested extensive damage and loss of use, but no fatalities are confirmed.
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Scranton
Italians attempt railroad wreck near Tiffin in anger over pay
In Tiffin Ohio on May 17 angry Italians used loaded revolvers daggers and stilettos to tear up a track on the Baltimore and Ohio line in a bid to wreck a train over pay disputes. Timely discovery by time-keeper F J Bell stopped the attempt and the peaceful group subdued the others.
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Tiffin
Baltimore & Ohio Road
F. J. Bell
Bedford City Marshal Kills A Hold Up Man
Bedford Ind May 17 City Marshal Cheek of Mitchell shot and instantly killed an unknown man at Bedford. Cheek had been alerted by Seymour police to three holdup suspects on the midnight B and O train. The three men jumped off when the train arrived, resisted arrest and fled. The man killed drew a revolver but Cheek shot him before he could fire.
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Bedford
Ind
Cheek
Mitchell
Seymour
Another Continuance Granted in Chicago Manslaughter Case
In Chicago on May 17 a continuance was granted in the manslaughter case against Nudge Smith. The delay delays further proceedings and postpones the trial date.
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Chicago
Nudge ‘Smith
Century Club hosts welcome for Cleveland merchants in Elkhart
A Century Club gathering in Elkhart entertained forty three wholesale merchants from Cleveland. War ren Hill welcomed guests, praising their good credit and noting the city’s strong commercial ties. Cyril DesROYs and James H. State provided remarks on trade conditions and the role of business in shaping interstate commerce policy.
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Century ‘Club
Cleveland
Phe
Board
Elkhart
Chamber of Commerce
Century Club
Warren Hill
Roys
Cyril*desroys
City considers court ruling to aid Elliston fire protection
In city limits extension case the council aims for a court decision as early as possible to allow steps for fire protection at Elliston industries. Eight councilmen attended last night with Mr. Hazelton absent.
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Elliston Industries
Hazelton
Elkhart Not Represented at Mayors and Attorneys Meeting
In Logansport this afternoon and evening the fourth class city leaders meet with mayors controllers and city attorneys. Controller Bell regrets being unable to attend while City Attorney Turner is unavailable due to business pressure. Mayor Greene cannot attend. Question on Metro? Indiana concerted effort is noted.
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Elkhart
Will
Logansport
Shooting of South Bend man ends with wife shot
Franci Aldrich of South Bend shot and likely fatally wounded his wife last night after years of separation and alleged abuse. Mrs Aldrich reportedly supported two children by boarding guests while the couple’s troubles escalated. A plan to pipe water to the McNaughton Park chautauqua grounds is discussed despite differing views on feasibility.
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Frank Aldrich
South Bend
Franci
Aldrich
Agi Rich
Chautauqua
McNaughton Park
Dead Body Found of Inmate William Ber ryman
Police report details a mangled body found near Lake Shore track in Dunlaps early morning. The victim, a deaf mute inmate, was struck by a train while returning from infirmary where he had been for five years. Charles Be in Bikhart mentioned.
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William’ Berryman
Lake Shore
George
Charles
Bikhart
Elkhart Angles for Central Indiana Monster Auto Plant
An eastern automobile company plans a central North Central Indiana site uniting its three factories. The 20 acre plant would cost about 300000 and employ 1200 workers with daily output of 17 thousand dollars worth of products. Local negotiations proceed as the firm mulls locating here.
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United States
Hilkhart
Elkhart
Northcentral
Indiana
New Elkhart Insurance Co Files Articles of Incorporation
The Mutual Life Association of Indiana and New Elkhart Insurance Co file incorporation with the Secretary of State. Home office in Pilkhart. Incorporators include Orin G Kibbee C A Weith Edward F Campbell L M Barney L Teachenor and Jacob Hetrick. Business to operate mutual plan with a reserve fund. Policies for those under sixty five after medical exam. Applications for 212000 of insurance.
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Mutual Life Association ‘of
Indiana
Pilkhart
Orin G.”“Kibbee
C. A. Weith
Edward F. Campbell
Chicago Men Favor Local Water System Proposal
Messrs Clark and Trainer from Chicago spent hours in Elkhart evaluating a plan to install a modern water system. They indicated it shows merit and could become one of the best if adopted, with an equitable arrangement and careful review before a definite proposition is made.
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Messrs
Elkhart
Trivier
Hinself
Chicago
Garfield declines aid in trusts prosecutions
Indianapolis May 17 Attorney General Charles W Miller reports a letter from James R Garfield commissioner of corporations stating no immediate action can be taken to assist in prosecutions. Miller noted lack of power to file ouster suits or compel county prosecutors. Trial date June 8 set for case against the ex auditor of state for about 925 000 allegedly improperly taken.
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Indianapolis
Charles W. Miller
James R. Garfield
Garfield
Standard Oil
Congress
Miller
Indiana
AC Ce ‘Daily
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Velt
Council
Will J. Davis
Macauley
New York World
England
America
William Berryman
North
Cen
Tral Indiana
New Elkhart Insurance Co
Messrs. Clark & Trainer
Eulk
Hart
Posal
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