Richard Walton Seeks Escape as Summit Hill Siege Continues
Chicago dispatch reports inspector Vereve and Lieut O'Brien pursue Richard Walton the negro charged with murdering schoolteacher Nellie Grant at Summit Hill. Walton barricades a barn with two revolvers and food for days as 25 sharpshooters and city officers prepare to assault if a chance arises.
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Chicago
Inspector Revere
Lieut
O'Brien
Richard Walton
Nellie Grant
Summit Hill
Walton
Shippy
Schuettier
Mrs. Robert Wilson Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Robert Wilson aged 48 died at the family home in Nappanee after a long cancer illness. The remains were sent to Claypool for interment with a prayer service at the house conducted by Rev. Albright. Regular funeral services were held at Claypool. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.
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Robert Wilson
Nappanee
Claypool
Albright
Bridal pair seized at the church in Wabash Ind
Mr and Mrs Fierman Kesler were seized by wedding guests as they left the church after their ceremony in Wabash Indiana. They were handcuffed and forced to parade the business district entering stores and shaking hands with proprietors before returning to the bride Marie Hipskind in her home for the reception.
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Wabash
Six Japanese Adults Seek Admission to Chicago Public Schools
Six Japanese men over 21 presented themselves for admission to Chicago public schools. The scene occurred as the meeting opened, signaling a potential challenge to the district's enrollment policy.
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Chicago
Refusal to Accept Yacht Challenge Still Open for Negotiations
London September 26 The New York Yacht Club declines the challenge for the cup race with P B Footer but signals ongoing talks. The Royal Yacht Club has opened negotiations with New Yorkers to modify the rules.
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London
New York Yacht ‘Club
Royal Yacht.club
New Agricultural Study Introduced in Public Schools
The state board of education promotes agriculture and nature study in lower grades. Elkhart districts begin a six year plan teaching birds insects soil and crops with six six week periods per year. Superintendent Drake urges bird protection and education to combat pests and improve future generations.
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State Board of Education
Elkhart
Drake
Elikhart Schools
George Hug Dead A well known Elkhart resident dies at 72
George Hug died at 3 20 this morning at 500 Journal Court after months of mouth and throat cancer. He had lived in Elkhart 35 years and drove the sprinkling wagon for years. Born in Germany September 22 1835 he came to America at age 30 and married Lena Hage in Allegheny City Virginia. Surviving children are George Charles Henry Ulrich Clara Lena. Funeral from his home Saturday at 2 30 with Rev Bachman and Rev Funk officiating. Burial Grace Lawn.
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George Hug
Journal Court
Elkhart
Hug
Europe
Germany
Agra
Allegheny City
Lena Hage
George
Charles Hug
South Bend
Henry
Ulrich Hug
Clara Kohler
Lena Kesler
M. EH. Bachman
Methodist Protestant Church
J. F. Funk
Mennonite Church
Grace Lawn
Deserted wife case unsettles Central Paving worker
In Nappanes Wilhelm Stockberger, recently employed as a finisher for the Central Paving company, vanished with his wife and 28 month old child. The wife, seeking work in Chicago, left the baby ill with a contagious disease at Cook County hospital.
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Cook County
Ellis Finds A Position In Elkhart Schools
George W. Ellis, long time superintendent of Elkhart county schools, was defeated for re election last June and now takes a new role connected with the school system.
Newspaper War Ends Affected Agents Reappointed
Arthur Keene, local news agent, is reappointed for the Tribune as the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Examiner end their costly price and agency fight. The Milwaukee fight areas consolidate, Sunday papers drop to five cents, and agent commissions shift as papers settle terms with mutual concessions.
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Arthur Keene
Chicago Tribune
Chicago Examiner
Kééne
Tribune
Tupaee
Examiner
Milwaukee
Chicago
al J. Foster
South Bend
Keene
Elkhart
LaPorte Brewery Seeks Access to Saloon Network
LaPorte business context shows a brewing company attempting to expand by leasing several saloons. The initiative aims to broaden its footprint amid a cluster of saloons in the area.
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LaPorteans
Intention Brewing Company
LaPorte
Boss Sons Co Expands Brick Yard Capacity Near City
The John K Boss Sons Co quietly expands brick yard west of the city at a $25 000 outlay to triple capacity and enable year round operation. Six million Elkheart bricks were used last year with Boss yard supplying less than half this demand locally. New machinery a patent kiln and an artificial dryer will improve quality to cream colored brick and revolutionize local industry. About 28 to 30 men employed with seasonal work depending on weather. yard expected to produce about a saillion bricks annually.
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John K. Boss Sons Co
Elkhart
Boss Brick Yard
Boss Yard
Saillion
Goshen Bridge Request Denied by County Council
Goshen was refused funds by the county council to erect a bridge on First Street, a project opened recently. The same request has been rejected several times for the same reason that it is too late to start work this year. the council will reconsider at the January meeting.
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Goshen
County Council
Jury verdict finds Zook guilty in immorality case
In Superior Court the jury returned a guilty verdict against Jacob Zook on a charge of immoral tenant in a Main Street building. City Court affirmed the ruling on appeal.
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Jacob Zook
White
Forrest Kreps
Mr. Zook
Hughes
Kreps
State Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Kraps
Extradition Fight Looms As Baker Arrested Here
Alonzo Baker, wanted in Lansing on cruelty charges involving his stepdaughter Edna Baker, was arrested at a local factory. Lansing authorities may press more serious charges. the girl’s whereabouts remain undisclosed amid efforts to secure her appearance in court.
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Michigan
Alonzo Baker
Lansing
Hocker
Sergt. Rinehart
Baker
Elkhart
Edna Baker
May
South Main Street
Truth
Alkhart
G. A. Brady
Humane Society
Mich
Ira C. Corner
Johnson Street
Sdna Baker
Lansing Cours
Brady
Henry Behrendt
Wold
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