Spelling Reform Gains College Support Nationwide
The Simplified Spelling Board reports 825 college presidents professors and university officials nationwide have joined the movement led by President Roosevelt. About 150 from New York institutions have enrolled with strong regional signups in New Jersey Massachusetts California Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania Connecticut Indiana and Maryland among others.
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Roosevelt
New York State
New Jersey
Massachusetts
California
Michigan
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Indiana
Maryland
Spelling Reform Talk At Naval Review
During a Monday naval review President and Admiral Evans discussed spelling reform. Evans argued for simplified spelling noting it will be worn with one I and two Es, while the President appeared to understand the proposal.
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Oyster Bay
Naval Review
Bob”Evans
Evans
Bryan Welcomed at Lincoln Nebraska Homecoming
In Lincoln Nebraska on September 5 W J Bryan was welcomed home by about 60000 people. Gov Mickey a Republican delivered the principal address. The city showcased a neighborly welcome with decorated fronts and lithographs of Bryan in residences amid national colors, reflecting a nonpartisan tone.
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Indiana Firms Had Adulterated Seed
Washington reports seed testing under a congressional act found adulterated alfalfa seed from suppliers W. S. Galbreath & Company of Indianapolis and Huntington and Page of Indianapolis. Thirty two percent of the tested samples from various dealers were flagged as adulterated.
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Washington
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W. S. Galbreath & Company
Indianapolis
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Page
Factory Collapse at Garford Saddle Plant Hurts Dozens
Elyria Ohio September 6 The Garford Saddle factory collapsed this morning trapping many workers in the rubble. One man is dead, three injured and several others feared buried under the debris as rescue crews search the ruins.
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Elyria
Garford
Segal Accused of Taking the Money in Philadelphia Case
The Philadelphia report alleges Segal as president of the Real Wheat-Bean Company took all the money. The article states no one else is to blame and cites Sept remarks from Wharton Hip.
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Wharton
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GOP Rules Change for Primaries in Cities Over Five Thousand
Republican State Committee meets in Indianapolis to revise May 1895 nominating rules. New system allows direct primaries in counties where the largest city exceeds 5 000 population with delegates elected by township ward and precinct. Contests go to county executive committee with final appeal to state chairman.
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Republican State Committee
Indianapolis
Congressional Committee
Mrs. Vena Becker Dies After Seven Months Illness
Mrs. Vena Becker, wife of Fred Becker, head of the machine department at Chicago Telephone Supply, died in Chicago last evening at 5 o'clock after a seven month illness. Survived by her husband and three daughters, eldest 17, twins four. The Beckers moved here four years ago from Chicago when the company relocated. They lived at 301 East Crawford street. Funeral services will be in Chicago on Saturday with interment there.
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Vena Becker
Fred Becker
Chicago Telephone Supply Company
Chicago
Beckers
Telephone Supply Company
East
Crawford Street
Becker
Council Deliberations Spark Tiny Frivolities In City Hall
Last night the city council endured lengthy franchise drafts read aloud by City Clerk Wilkinson. Councilman Keeley delivered a polished speech that won praise while several attendees in the lobby whispered and a few heads nodded, a snooze briefly revealing the human side of local government.
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Keeley
Council Votes for Flagman at Middlebury Crossing
At the Big Four crossing on Middlebury Street the council chose a flagman over operating gates. The gate ordinance was tabled and a new draft ordinance will be prepared for the next meeting, with Keeley noting nearby residents prefer a flagman.
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Middlebury Street
Keeley
Panama shake up in canal affairs discharges several officials
Panama on September 6 reported a shake up in canal affairs with Chief Engineer Steveng ordering the dismissal of several subordinates after investigating departments. Graft was intimated as a possibility.
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Panama
Isthmus
Steveng
Marblehead Boat Race Winner Declared
Marblehead Massachusetts reports Wim won today’s boat race with Tilly close behind as spectators noted a 20 geet finish this afternoon.
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Mass
Wim
Tilly
A. M. Plumb Dies Suddenly in West
A. M. Plumb died suddenly Monday in Cody Wyoming while living on his ranch near Cody with his wife Miss Frances Davenport whom he married a year ago at Yellowstone Park. Relatives here expect the remains to be brought for interment with funeral arrangements not yet advised. He had lived in the Well since boyhood, coming from Illinois with his parents.
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Florence Davenport
W. S. Holland
Denver
Col
Illinois
Remarkable Sale of Gary Lots by United States Steel
A Gary sale offers nearly 3,500 platted lots with an average value around 600 dollars, total value over 2 million if initial figures hold. Buyers place 33 thousand dollars in applications. contracts require building plans, fireproofing, and construction within 18 months with staged payments. Applications come from across the United States.
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United ‘States Steel
United States
Wrights and families travel overland to North Dakota
Melvin Bowser and James Wrights with their families passed through the city this afternoon in canvas covered wagons on their way to North Dakota where they expect to settle homesteads. The families lived near Bristol for several years. There were seven in the party. Hart Baner has engaged in the real estate business. Attocohd Hoover also owns property in the same locality.
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Farmer John Culler Dies by Own Action
Despondent over ill health farmer John Culler of Goshen area hanged himself in his barn after a prior failed throat-cutting attempt. His wife found the body about 6 am while neighbors had stayed with him overnight. He leaves a wife and five children, coroner Dewey from Elkhart to handle the case.
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Goshen
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Lves
Elkhart
Dewey
Wholesale Grocer Co to Open Goshen Branch
Wholesale Grocer Co plans a Goshen branch to expand its operation in the Twin City area. Isaac H. Simmons will run the Goshen unit. remodeling on 222 South Main Street is underway with first and second floors in use or option for future expansion. B. E. Linkenhelt to head shipping, moving from Plymouth to Beardsley Avenue residence.
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Twin City
Grocer Recently Incorporated
Goshen
Isaac H. Simmons. A
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Intock
B. E. Linkenhelt
Plymouth
Beardsley Avenue
Corbett Nominated for Will County Judge
Attorney H. E. Corbett, former Elkhart practitioner, now Joliet resident, named Democratic nominee for Will County judge. Supporters say his background and political activity ensure a competent administration if chosen.
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H. E. Corbett
Elkhart
Atttorney
C. C. Raymer
Will County
Corbett
Plan to secure auto factory discussed at Warren Hill banquet
A Warren Hill hosted banquet drew 15 to 20 local leaders to discuss negotiations with Maxwell-Briscoe for relocating an auto factory. Attendees praised the social handling of press statements and financing plans, with Bucklen and Creek traveling for ongoing talks while Williams noted a rival city proposal offering a $60,000 cash bonus.
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Maxwell-Briscoe Company
H.E. Bucklen
Chicago
Briscoe
John Williams
The
Anderson News
Maxwell-Briscoe Co
Williams
New York
Lake Shore
Big Four
City council revises fire hydrant plan to eighteen
The council decides to raise the number of fire hydrants to eighteen, replacing an ordinance for twelve and six thousand feet of new water mains. Councilman Geraghty explains the original twelve aimed to cut costs, but immediate needs on other streets justify the increase. The measure was referred back to committee for further action.
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Géraghty
City approves two railway franchises for 30 years
City council passed unanimously the first two readings for contracts with St Joseph Valley Traction Co and Kalamazoo Elkhart South Bend Traction Co granting 30 year franchises with street tracks on Jackson and Main, freight on streets at night, limits on fares, and obligations on transfers and street maintenance. Final action due in two weeks. Northern Indiana Railway not submitting terms.
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Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend Traction. Railroad Co
Northern Indiana Railway
Board of Works
Indiana
Jackson
Third
Sherman
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