Roosevelt Third Term Debate Rages at White House
Washington dispatch reports a persistent third term push at the White House with Cannon Elkins Beveridge and Grosvener urging another term. If Hearst wins New York governorship he may seek the presidency, prompting Roosevelt to run again despite calling Hearst election a public calamity.
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White House
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Elkins
Beveridge
Grosvener
Hearst
New York
Roosevelt
Ade Explains Rumor Of Engagement
Lafayette Ind Oct 18 George Ade explains the rumor he is engaged to Dorothy Tennant actress star of The College Widw Ade says he bought a sigma chi pin found in a pawn shop and asked Tennant to wear it to show loyalty to his fraternity The pair deny engagement as gossip in college towns continues to spread.
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George
Ade
Dorothy Tennant
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Widw
Sigma Chi
Somebdy
Standard Oil Trial Jurors Kept Idle as Jury Readies
Findlay Ohio October 18 Jurors in the Standard Oil trial were locked in their room until noon for dinner as fatigue spread among the panel. Attorneys for Standard Oil claim a hung jury possible and believe the state cannot beat them.
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Findlay
Bameness
Dannot
Wall Street Fights Over Life Insurance Control
In New York on October 18, voters face a decision through December 18 on whether Wall Street cliques or policy holders will control the billion dollar assets of New York Life and Mutual Life of New York. The struggle centers on who will guide the insurers toward the future.
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Wall Street
New York Life and Mutual Life of
St Louis bankers postpone elastic currency talk for civic program
St Louis bankers in a Thursday convention at the Olympic theater postponed their discussion of elastic currency to attend a civic program labeled as a day to pleasure. The event drew St Louisans away from business to participate in a matinée and related celebrations.
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Bankers In Convention
Olympic Theater
Coal price in Indiana will not be raised
The price of Indiana coal will not be raised. The mines’ price was expected to rise 25 cents, but the increase will not occur.
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Indiana
Birmingham Fire Report From Morning Summary
A fragmented morning report from Birmingham describes a fire incident with unclear details. The incomplete text references location Birmingham Alabama and mentions flames or smoke but lacks specifics on time, cause, or casualties.
Elkhart Council Sets 1906 Tax Levy And Library Funding
The council introduced a 1906 tax levy of 1.80 per $100, with 1.20 general, five cents library, five cents sinking fund, plus a $1 poll tax for males over 21. A $688.44 library balance was approved, plus $3,500 yearly Carnegie library support. An ordinance to place flagmen at the Middlebury Street crossing was read three times and passed. The final reading approved a $102,139.26 city expense appropriation for next year.
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General Fund
Library Fund
Bell
Yeadinges
Andrew Carnegie
Middlebury
Storm Hits Havana and Florida Keys Daily
A cyclone struck Havana with heavy rain and high winds. Cable communications to Cuba were interrupted and reports of damage are unconfirmed. The storm, reaching 72 mph locally, affected the Florida keys and coast later, with warnings issued along the Atlantic coast to Norfolk.
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Cuba
Camp Colombia
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Atlantic
Norfolk
Florida Keys
Prohibitionists Endorse Ballou in Elkhart and LaGrange Regions
Ballou Prohibitionists in Elkhart and LaGrange counties announce support, noting strong sentiment for a prosecutor candidate. The endorsement signals a shift away from Democratic backing and emphasizes a united anti temperance stance.
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Lua- Grange
Toeanal
Alily
Mominge
LaGrange
The
Jcandadsey
Coe Tudge Ballou
Elks Lure Forty Candidates for Tonight's Initiation
The Elks anticipate about forty candidates for initiation at a special meet tonight. In last night’s session five members received degree work. Thirteen candidates were elected to membership and 15 applications were received. The lodge now lists about 700 members. A social session is planned for Friday week, October 26, with a committee named to craft a special program.
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Mark Floyd
J. W. Cummins
Frank Carroll
Charlies Shultz
Lutz
Charles Schmidt
Fred Nopper
James Cathcart
Asa Kintsler
Police to Adopt Guthrie Telegraphic Code
Supt Silvers considers adopting the Guthrie police telegraphic code now used by major cities to reduce telegraphic toll by at least two thirds and to maintain secrecy of police affairs. The code will be tried here for 60 days, then decisions will be made. It was invented by Thomas Guthrie, a Columbus Ohio police sergeant.
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Silvers
Guthrie
Thomas Guthrie
Columbus
Marion McNiel Dies of Bright's Disease
Marion McNiel a farmer living two and one half miles east of Pullman died this morning at 7 15 o'clock after two weeks illness of acute Bright's disease He was 44 years old He is survived by his wife his mother Mrs Martha McNiel five sisters Mrs Addie Mack Mrs Nettie Coffman Mrs M Swain Elkheart Mrs Carrie Gibson Ft Wayne and Mrs Nora Rally of Allegan Mich and one brother Sherman McNiel of Michigan
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Pullman
Bright
MecNiel
Martha McNeil
Addie Mack
Nettie Coffman
M. Swain
Elkhart
Carrie Gibson
Ft. Wayne
Leesburg mill owner injured oiling shaft
Calvin Batenee owner of a Leesburg sawmill was oiling a line shaft when his clothingCaught in the shaft. He was swung upward and held by two nailed 2x4s until released. He suffered a broken rib and extensive bruising but no serious injuries expected.
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Calvin Batenee
Leesburg
Sarrien Resigns Premier Steps Down
Official confirmation reports M. Sarrien, the premier, resigns from the cabinet effective tomorrow. The move follows long scrutiny of his government and reshapes the administration’s leadership.
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M. Sarrien
Police Roundup and Incident Reports
Police report shows officer Northrop arresting Tom Mendenhall for intoxication last night. An officer responded to 184 Pratt Street to settle a family quarrel. Nearby, three stray cows were sighted near the corner of Prairie and State streets. Don, Unit County. Bartender involved.
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Northrop
Tom Mendenhall
Pratt Street
Prairié
Road Case Settled Ends Vacate Battle in Jackson Township
Henry Guatt loses bid to vacate 290 foot highway through Butt's farm as jury verdicts shift from vacating to upholding a claim for damages. Initial awards totaled 300 dollars before appellate reversal and final verdict favoring Iffert. Other local items note Fannie Scott arrested then released over pocketbook theft and Chancey Garver to face forgery trial.
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Henry Guatt
John M. Iffert
Jackson Township
Butt
Iffert
Effert
Fannie Scott
Elkhart
B. S. Boyer
Chancey ‘Garver
Circuit Court
Deahl & Deahl
Sibway. Mercantile Co
Abraham Garver
Dunlaps
Freemyre Case Dismissed After Grand Jury Slams Evidence
Allen W Freemyre faced perjury charges linked to a real estate deal. The grand jury found little evidence against the accused leading to dismissal of the case.
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Freemyre
Allen W. Freemyre
Erand
Flowers Divorce Suit Noted in Historic Records
Caroline Flowers sues Harvey Flowers for divorce. They wed January 11, 1906, separated April 22, 1906. The couple resided in Eli lvart, with the case filed in the local court.
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Flowers
Caroline Flowers
Harvey Flowers
Elilvart
Circuit Court Takes Up Criminal Cases For Trial
The circuit court today took up a number of criminal cases for trial and the criminal docket will be disposed of as soon as possible.
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Circuit Court
Wright Guardianship Case Brought for Elder Father
Henry S Wright, over eighty, resides near Bristol. His daughter Mrs Jennie Virgil petitions for guardianship claiming he cannot manage his property. He owns 160 acres and once gained fame in Elkhart county fighting royalty on a driven well.
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Henry S. Wright
Henry ‘So. Wright
Wright
Bristol
Jennie
Virgil
Elkhart County
Accident report details brakemen injuries on train
Brakeman A G Staples sustained a cut to the back of his left hand and received praise as part of the incident. Brakeman Charles D Salsbury was thrown from his caboose by sudden application of the train's brakes.
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A. G. Staples
Charles D. Salsbury
Hs Caboose
Fraternal News Brief from LaPorte Column
Fraternal notes from LaPorte summarize local fraternal activities. The fragment references a local lodge event and mentions community involvement alongside casual notices of members and meetings.
Controversy Over Football Ends at Local High School
Dispute over officials attitude toward football has been amicably settled with most parents giving written permission for their sons to play. The team will retain its old lineup with minor possible changes and prospects for strong gridiron work are encouraging.
Seed Corn Harvest Day Observed by Indiana Farmers
The Indiana Corn Growers Association named Thursday October 25 Seed Corn Harvest Day to encourage harvesting by that date. Farmers should select the best ears, store them with air flow, and prepare more seed than needed to allow strict selection before planting next spring.
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Indiana Corn Growers’ Association
Corn Growers’ Association
Indiana
Naval Recruit Describes Early Navy Experiences Abroad
A naval recruit, Charles Sever of Elkhart, writes from Naples and Pheleron Greece to his mother Mrs. B. F. Sever detailing shore leave at Vesuvius and Pompeii ruins and noting that American naval life seems agreeable aboard the battleship Pennsylvania.
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B. F. Sever
South Sixth ‘Street
Charles Sever
United States Navy
Pompeii
Pennsylvania
Ludwig Improves in Hospital as Trial Looms
Albin R. Ludwig, accused of murdering his wife, shows rapid improvement at Epworth hospital in South Bend. Doctors say gangrene has subsided and he should be released to county jail within a week or ten days to await trial for the alleged crime.
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Albin R. Ludwig
Epworth
South Bend
al ‘Legréd
New York Central Official Convicted in Elkins Case
Frederick L. Pomeroy and the New York Central were found guilty on six counts each of unlawful rebates to Edgar & Earle of Detroit under the Elkins law. Each faces up to 120000 fine. verdict may prompt maximum penalties. Trial noted as first Elkins law case in the district.
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New York Central Railroad Company
Frederick L. Pomeroy
American Sugar Refining Company
United States
Cifcuit
Sugar Trust
Austin G. Fox
Holt
Henry L. Stimson
United States District Attorney
Elkins
Edgar & Earle
Detroit
Seaboard
Newsies Enjoy Large Turnout at Crystal Theater
Newsies were entertained at the Crystal Theater as Manager Lawrie opened the venue for a second performance. About 300 enthusiastic boys attended, many turned away as the house filled, while the Boys' Brigade band performed outside and inside, earning hearty cheers for their selections.
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Newsboys
Lawrie
Crystal Theatre
Boys’ Brigade
Lawrie’s
Councilman Anthony Geraghty Recalls Convention Experience
Councilman Anthony Geraghty relates his experience at the Ameee convention and an attendant speaks about the mile long event.
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Councilman
Anthony
Local Officials Plan Auto Tour of LaPorte Macadam Highways
La Porte officials led by Mayor Greene and other city leaders will tour the macadam roads around La Porte Michigan City and Valparaiso tomorrow. The trip also probes La Porte water works with Burhans urging officials to gain road building ideas from Elkhart and others.
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Michigan City
Greene
Bell
Board of Work
Burhans
Elkhart
A. H. Beardsley
Valveraise
Controller Bell
la Porte
G. A. Briggs
Prof Aley’s Strong Fight for Election
Indianapolis October 18 Professor Robert Z Aley mathematics at the state university and Democratic candidate for state superintendent is active in urging county superintendents teachers and educators to support him while voting for the Republican ticket and scratching his race on the sample ballot as a demonstration of easy ticket scratching.
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Robert Z. Aley
The
State University
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Bryan Praises La Follette Work in Wisconsin
In Madison on October 18, William J. Bryan lauded La Follette’s work and urged self government through popular election of senators. He credited Depew with representing New York in Washington and supported constitutional changes for direct senatorial ballots.
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William J. Bryan
Symnasium
Depew
Washington
Pees Central
Rollete
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