Elkhart & Western Train Hits Buggy at Jackson Street
A buggy driven by Casper Lipschitz was struck at the Jackson Street grade crossing by an Elkhart and Western locomotive. Mrs Lipschitz suffered a fractured skull and head injuries likely fatal. Mr Lipschitz was bruised but escaped serious harm. Witnesses dispute whether the engine or the horse caused the wreck. crossing safety and lack of a watchman at the crossing are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son Street
Walley
Clark Hospital
Joseph Cannon
Lipschitz
Jackson ‘Street
B. L. Arnold
Board of Works
Lake Shore
Cleo
John Smith
Wagmer
Herman
Jacob Paulus
Pioneer Willam A Shaffer Dies at 83 in Elkhart
Willam A Shaffer, 83, longtime Elkhart resident and veterinary surgeon, died this afternoon at 738 South Main. He came to the county from Ohio as a youth and lived here for nearly seven decades. Survived by three daughters Mrs Clyde Dickerhoof, Mrs John Lear, Mrs Ephriam Sigarfoos, and son C. S. Shaffer of Blaine. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at his home with Odd Fellows in charge and Rev J H Breish officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam A. “Shafter
South Main Street
Shaffer
Ohio
Elkhart
Odd Fellows
Clyde Dickerhoof
Franklin Street
John Lear
East Elckhart
Ephriam Sigarfoos
Bristol
Blaine
Wash
O’clark
South Mein Street
Odd Fellows In Charge
J. H. Breish
Trust dispute over privileged and competitive business groups
George A. Briggs of the Chicago Telephone Supply company defends independent manufacturers against privileged interests tied to tariffs patents and franchises. He argues competitive firms depend on service quality and fair access to raw materials, warning that privileged support harms competition and risks national wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Briggs
Chicago Telephone Supply Company
Elkhart
van Clevé
Manufacturers’ Association
Briggs
United States
Democratic National Committee
P. C. Burns
Manufacturers’ Bureau
Mr. Briggs
Mr. Burns
VanCleve
I National “Association of Manufacturers
Van
Nto A
Politithal
Iuecel
Tesistalty
Watson Attacks Gompers Citizenship at Bucklen Theater
James Watson assailed Samuel Gompers as not a citizen and questioned labor leader ship in an Indiana gubernatorial campaign speech at the Bucklen theater. He claimed credit for labor legislation while rejecting reforms and argued about county option and bank deposits. The event drew a sizable crowd despite smaller marching clubs.
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Mr. Gompers
Labor
The
American Federation
Samuel Gompers
United States
Watson
Republican Party
Republican Congress
Asell
Republican
National Congress
Samuel Goompers
Shermin
Sherman
Hoffman Hall
Bucklen
Watso
Ageain
James S. Sherman
Bryant
Vernon W. van Fleet
Term Near Close Courts In Warsaw As Judge Returns
Judge Royse of Warsaw returns to conclude this week long term. VanFleet is due back tonight to formally close the term tomorrow. Rufus Kenney granted a divorce from Lydia Mary Kenney. Isa L Nelson granted a divorce from George B Nelson with child support set at 1.50 weekly until the youngest reaches 16. Defendant absent but represented by prosecutor f w f Puterbaugh ordered to pay preferred claims: G Danfort 49995, G L Puterbaugh 56.01, Ned W Morrow 24. ia HB Church receiver for the zigan Cigar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royse
Warsaw
VanFleet
Rufus _Kenney
Lydia Mary Kenney
Isa
L. Nelson
George B. Nelson
F. Wim
Puterbaugh
William J. Morrow
G. Danfort
G. L
Putrbaugh
Ned Ww
Morrow
Church
Recall of Bricks and Fairbanks Ring in Thirteenth District
A reader recalls the long running Beveridge Miller faction in Indiana's Thirteenth district. The piece describes Goshen interests and Elkhart leadership using political muscle and treachery to influence nominations and support, citing Roose and Drake Hubbell ties and past campaigns against Brick and Fairbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beveridgs
Chas. W. Miller
James E.watson
James Goodrich
Miller
Sensitor Beveridge
Schuynler C. Hubbell
Beveridge
Mille
Brick and Fairbanks
United States Senate
Givas
W.miller
Goshen
Brick
Tony
Congressay
Elkhart
Wilson Roose
Roose
Miner
Goshen Ring
Miller-Drake
Hubbell
John M. VanFleet
Francis E. Baker
Drake- Hubbell-Roose
Algo
Warsaw
Ft. Wayne
A. Dis
Moorman
John Ly
Meorman
Miler “Aly
South Bend
South Bend Tribune
Elmer ‘Ci
Lake Shore Railroad
Sol W. Goldsmith Dies in Detroit at 48
Sol M. Goldsmith former editor of Truth died Sunday in Detroit Michigan at age forty eight. He leaves a wife and two daughters. Death followed a one week illness from typhoid fever. He had served as managing editor of the Sunday school paper Young Israel and the Jewish American and was once connected with the Washington Times under manager Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol M. Goldsmith
Truth
Detroit
Mich
Jewish American
Goldsmith
The
Washington Times
Dunn
Nanagent Yent
Conductor Dies in Rainy Switchyard Accident in South Bend
Rar D. Beer, 33, conductor in the Vandalian railroad South Bend yards, was killed in a night accident while switching cars in the yards near Ewing Avenue as rain fell and visibility was poor. No details beyond the fatal incident are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rar D. Beer
South Bend
Vandalian Railroad
Ewing Avenue
Clubs Vie for Beautiful Flag at St. Vincent’s Bazaar
The Bryan Kern and Marshall club and the Taft and Sherrmann club compete for a flag in a voting contest at St. Vincent’s bazaar. The flag is on display at Cuppy’s billiard hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan, Kern and Marshall Club
Taft and Shermann Club
St. Vincent’s Bazaar
Cuppy’s ‘Billiard Hall
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Mrs. Casper Lipschitz
Washington Street
Elkhart & Western
Mrs. Lipschitz
Jackson Street
Western Road
Casper Lipschitz
Pioneer
William “A. ‘Shaffer
Date
Gompers
Integrity of
James
American
Imdiane
Mr. Watson
Hanly
Mrr
Wstata
Columbia Club
Tiger
Doe
Patel
City
Bryan
Knickerbocker Trust Company
New York
Watsor
Ofvn
Democratic Platform
Superior Court
Senator Beveridge
Ial
Charles W. Miller
Fairbanks
Elkhart County
Job-Trad
Ing
Bankest
Goodrich
Odnore
Ithe
Sol W. Goldsmith
South Bend Yards
Cern
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