Death at crossing shocks Goshen residents
James R. Devor, 76, an Elkhart area resident, was killed when struck by a westbound limited car at the Northern Indiana railway crossing near the Excelsior school house southeast of Goshen. Motorman Jesse Flora and Conductor Cyrus Miller tried to stop the train but Devor did not heed the warning whistle. He had been living on the Higely farm after selling his Goshen property and previously built a castlelike residence on Lincoln Avenue. He left behind two brothers and two sisters and was a veteran of the Forty fourth Indiana infantry.
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Northern Indiana’ Railway
Wxcelsior
James R. Devor
Jesse Flora
Cyrug Miller
Elkhart
Dever
Flora
Mr. Devor
Cyrus Miller
Mgr. Devor
Seventh
Lincoln Avenue
Higely Farm
Goshen
Cuba
Jamaica
Devor
Joseph D. Devor
Ikchart
John Dert
Reedsburg
Wis
S. Joan H. Rericik
LaGrange
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry
Shiloh
Italian Suspect Is Given His Liberty
An Italian migrant held at Elkhart county jail from Sche nectady was released after authorities determined he was not the noted murderer Tony Tino. The man, naming himself Monica, spoke broken English and claimed to be 21. Prosecuting Attorney Lloyd L. Burris and Deputy Sheriff Robert Chatten conducted the examination. The prisoner asked for money upon release and suggested seeking work in Elkhart.
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Elkhart County
Schenectady
Tony
Tino
Frank Fortino
Lloyd L. Burris
Goshen
Wikhart
George Fortino
Emanuel Papa
Michael Tuetola
Ignazio, Occhiato
Monica
Robert Chatten
Burris
Elkhart
Wlkhart
United States
Talbot details Mason murder attempt and threats
The testimony recounts Mrs Mason urging Talbot to a dinner at her house in 1909. She fired shots in his office after an argument, tearing the door frame and wounding his coat. Talbot links previous shootings to 1904 and 1908, and says Mason threatened to kill his son and wife to force payment of extortionate sums.
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Ainner
Hher
Guy
Talbot
Burke
Kuntz
Alimony Granted After Turbulent Elkhart Court Session
In Elkhart Superior Court Mrs. Fannie Schmelling of South Bend received $50 alimony after a sensational divorce trial against Gustave Schmelling of South Bend. The judge delayed testimony, threats of perjury arose, and Schmelling faced a nondefense ruling as the couple’s disputes played out in court.
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Tottering
Elishart
Superior Court
Fannie _Schmelling
South Bend
Gustave Schmelling
South, Bend
Elkhart
St. Joseph
Schmelling
Schimelling
Mra. Schmelling
South - Bend
Berteling
Ber. “Montgomery
Wakarusa
Drew A.g.galloway
sSchmelling
Léo
Gordon
HE. B. Zigler
Mary Barney
George T. Barney
Deahl
Astate
Orville Puterbaugh
Margaret
Pillarbaugh
Buardian
Guardian
Bilchart
Christiana
Jacobson
Déahl
Va Horn
Drake
South Bend Commerce and Celebration Formal Mischief
In South Bend Indiana a civic celebration faced disruption as a formal event aimed at recognizing local commerce encountered unexpected delays and irregularities. Officials investigated the situation and coordinated a revised schedule with participants and attendees.
Patras Note on tPA Saateee and Hibernia Distance
Fragmentary text references tPA Saateee and Hibernia with a noted 200 miles west of Patras. The readable content lacks clear events or identities to form a full news item.
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Hibernia
Patras
Home will likely be provided in state soon
Resolutions approved by other lodges seek consideration of the subject. It appears certain that a home will be provided at some point in the state in the near future.
Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Report Noted
In Indianapolis delegates heard the grand keeper of records and seal Harry Wade present the fortieth annual report. It details history since the 1860s, Indiana lodge growth to 63 699 members as of June 30 1909, receipts of 694 780 and expenditures of 926 845 18. The Indiana Pythian Building Commission showed receipts 9 015 31 with 50 000 paid on indebtedness among the disbursements of 90 425 46.
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Indianapolis
Grand
Pythias
Harry” Wade
Indiana Pythian Building Commission
Woman's Label League Aids Unions Plans Formed
A five member committee was chosen at the Central Labor union meeting to form a Woman's Label league. Mrs. O P Smith of Logansport, first vice president of the International Label league, may speak soon. General Organizer Ili S of the Brotherhood of Carpenters may visit for an organizing drive. The matter to be discussed at the AFL meeting in Toronto.
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Central Labor Union
O. ‘P. Smith
Logansport
Label League
Ili S
Brotherhood ‘of Carpenters
American Federation of Labor
Toronto
Citizens to Confer on YMCA Project at Century Club
A meeting is set for this evening at 8 o'clock at the Century Club. Citizens interested in the Lake Shore Company's offer through manager D. G. Moon are urged to attend and consider the proposal.
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Lake Shore” _ company
D.g.moon
Warsaw Odd Fellows to Visit Elkhart for Lodge Meeting
A special car chartered by Warsaw Odd Fellows will travel via the Winona Interurban and lines to Elkhart Wednesday evening. The first degree team from Wat SAW lodge and Grand oninion Leesburg, among others, will attend the meeting.
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Warsaw
Winona
Chicago
Sout Bend
Indiana Way
Elkhart
Inion
Leesburg
Death of James Ashbrook and Ellwood Hospitalized in Shock
James Ashbrook dies of heart failure at 9 o'clock this morning in Goshen. Architect AL HE Ellwood suffered a paralytic stroke, was placed in an ambulance, and remains in critical condition. Witnesses describe his agony and possible hip fracture as he was taken home after the incident.
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AL HE
Ellwood
Falls from wagon claim life near Goshen
James Ash Brook of Goshen was riding a lumber wagon with Kirk Roller when Ash Brook toppled from the wagon and died roadside. county coroner ruled heart failure as the cause after examining the victim.
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James
Jn Ashtrook
Goshen
Goshen Lumber Firm Partner Stricken In Office
Daniel M. Sanders of Sanders and Egbert hardwood dealers Goshen suffered a stroke this morning in his east Goshen office and was rushed home by ambulance in extremely critical condition. He had previously endured a similar attack several years ago.
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Daniel’ M. Sanders
Sanders
Egbert
Sunday Baseball Law Held Invalid
A judge ruled a Sunday baseball law invalid amid unclear text and references to Devoe and Turnocka. The decision cites legal ambiguity surrounding enforcement and potential conflicts with existing statutes.
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Canada
Baliwey
Compontegsat
Iliway
Capplysto
Fl Me Traction
Vale Napollasin
Arena
Tony Tino
East
Takortes
South Bend. IN
Woman’s Label League
ODD Fellows
J. Ashbrook
D. A. Sanders
Lasendie
James In
Devoe
Turnocka
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