Wabash Freight Depot and Yards at Harrison and Grand
The Sentinel shows the new Wabash freight depot at Harrison and Grand streets with four team tracks, two driveways, three house tracks, and total yard capacity of 105 cars. The 500 by 40 foot freight house has two story offices, electric lighting, steam heat, and a 190 by 40 foot platform.
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The
Sentinel
Wabash
Harrison and
Grand Streets
Henry Miller
Harrison
Grand
Grand Street
Kansas Street
A. A. Gilbert
C. P. Porter
Harrison Street
Pennsylvania
Beers-Offutt Construction Company
Appellants Seek Rehearing in Indiana Constitution Case
Petition for rehearing filed in Indianapolis cites sixteen errors in the Indiana Supreme Court decision against Governor Marshall secretary of state Batchelder and Roemler regarding placing the proposed new constitution on the ballot for ratification. Arguments center on jurisdiction and power of courts over legislative acts and voter rights in the constitutional process.
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Indianapolis
Supreme Court of Indiana
Marshall
L. G. Ellingham
M. M. Batchelder
Charles C. Roemler
Supreme Court
Charles E. Cox
Judicial Branch
Indiana
Charles Remster
Marion
General Assembly
Marion ‘Trcuit Court
Thomas R. Marshall
Ees
Court Finds 1911 Indiana Law Void on Constitution Claim
The court held the act of March 4, 1911 chapter 118 violates the Indiana constitution. The opinion notes the sixteenth error was affirming the Marion circuit court’s judgment. A brief supporting alleged errors was filed with the list of errors as the rehearing petition proceeds. Attorneys Honan McCulloch Roby & Watson Stotsenberg & Weathers Salsbury and Hammond & Sims signed the petition. The supreme court will reconvene after summer vacation on October 1 to consider the petition.
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General Assembly
Indiana
Marion Circuit Court
Thomas M. Honan
James E. McCulloch
Roby & Watson
Stotsenberg & Weathers
Elias D. Salsbury
Stuart
Hammond & Sims
Supreme Court
Now Free Under Bond
Riley Hostetter of Albion was freed from jail Monday after his mother and grandmother posted 400 bond set by Justice Rays for wife desertion. He arrived in Kendallville and will stay here indefinitely.
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Kendallville
Ind
Riley Hostetter
Albion
Justice Rays
Hostetter
Lightning Strike Kills Plowman in Indiana Storm
Goshen Ind Aug 29 Isaiah Christophel of Wakarusa aged 60 was struck by lightning while plowing in a morning storm. He fell in a lane en route to his home and was found later dead.
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Goshen
Ind
Isaiah Christophel
Wakarusa
Kellogg Elected President of American Bar Association
Frank B. Kellogg of St. Paul was chosen president of the American Bar association at Milwaukee on August 29. Officers were re elected. Speakers blamed judges for delays in lawsuits and said underpay contributes to the problem, not the judges, at the meeting.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank B. Kellogg
St. Paul
American Bar Association
Critics Cite Court Delay in Judge Recall Movement
Charles Bloodsmith of Kansas argues recall talk stems from slow court procedures not judge faults and says improvement is underway. Henry Esta brook of New York urges limiting patronage and paying judges salaries worthy of their position to ensure probity.
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Charles Bloodsmith
Kansas
Henry D. Estabrook
New York
Auto race trip ends in tragedy near Elgin
In Wheaton on August 31 a car carrying three men to auto races at Elgin was struck by an interurban electric line. one man was killed and two injured, likely fatally. The report names H. B. Landon of South Wheaton among the injured.
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Wheaton, Tit
Elgin
Wheaton
South
Banks Urged Not to Contribute to Political Campaigns
Washington officials warned that national banks may not donate to campaigns under the 1907 law. Acting Comptroller Kane said banks face fines up to 5000 dollars and officers up to 1000 dollars plus imprisonment for violations. The Washington Post cited a suspected 25 dollar request from FE H Hooker to a local bank.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Thomas P. Kane
Washington Post Today
FE. H. Hooker
Progressive Party
Kane
Congress
Lucky Escape as Barn Falls on Hospital Site
Ten laborers aiding excavation for the boiler house of the new St. Josephs hospital escaped injury when a large brick barn behind the Huffman property collapsed into the work area. Contractor Busching had reinforced the foundations but the supports failed. The loss is about $1000.
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St. Joseph’s Hospital
Huffian
Busching
Milford Day Campaign Promotes September 5 Event
About forty Milford residents led by the Milford band and ten young ladies spent a day touring in autos to advertise Milford day. They performed open air concerts at Gravelton Nappanee Wakarusa Go shen New Paris Ligonier Cromwell Syracuse North Webster Pierceton Warsaw and Leesburg as part of the promotional effort.
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Milford
Duri
Gravelton
Nappanee
Wakarusa
Go‘shen
New Paris
Ligonier
Cromwell
Yracuse
North Webster
Pierceton
Arsaw
Leeaburg
Auburn Ind August 28 Teachers Appointed
In Auburn Indiana on August 28 mids. Gladys Z Sedants employed as teacher at public schools per local notice.
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Serachss
Auburn
Ind
Gladys Z Sedants
The
Heen
Death of Dr. Walter A. Hendrickson Typhoid Dips Fort Wayne Dentist
Dr. Walter A. Hendrickson, a Fort Wayne dentist for six years, died of typhoid fever at Hope hospital at age 35. Born June 16, 1877 in Churubusco, he was educated at Indianapolis dental college and had a large local practice. Survived by parents, widow, and several siblings, with funeral set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. service at First Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Walter A. Hendrickson
Hope Hospital
Lakeside
Hendrickson
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Churubusco
George Hendrickson
Elmer
Arthur
Fred
Celeste
Florence Hendrickson
D. Kock
Butte, Mont
B Miller
Pr. Hendrickson
Wayne Street
Indiana records vast data on rural schools and consolidation
Indianapolis reports state superintendent Charles A. Greathouse releasing John Y. Hoffman's compilation detailing Indiana's rural schools from 1910 to 1912. It covers costs for consolidated and district schools, transportation, wagon fleets, attendance figures, and progress in consolidation across 417 townships with varying centralization levels.
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Indianapolis
Charles A. Greathouse
Indiana
John Y. Hoffman
Greathouse
Hoffman
Marshall Urges Humane View of Trusts in Maine Campaign
Governor Thomas R. Marshall of Indiana spoke in Lewiston urging a humanitarian view of trusts. He warned large capital may crush opportunity and personal happiness, saying democracy declines if young men cannot pursue independent business. He concluded his Maine tour and continued home to Indiana.
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Lewiston
Thomas R. Marshall
Indiana
Maine
Plaisted
Marshall
Republic
Richea
Becker 10 Ask Change of Venue
New York August 31. Beckers defense seeks to move police lieutenant Charles Becker's murder trial of Herman Rosenthal to another county. District Attorney Whitman plans to try Becker September 11 before Justice Goff, while John F. McIntyre vows to fight delay and venue change. McIntyre calls for delay due to prejudicial clamor and hints at conspiracy defenses. A youth, claiming to have information aiding Becker, was held on $1500 bail after attempting to extort Mrs. Helen Becker for $260. he gave the name John Smith.
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New York
Charles Becker
Herman Rosenthal
Becker
Whitman
Goff
John F. McIntyre
McIntyre
Trisk
Titus Oates
Helen Tecker
Hatchet Attacks End In Tragedy At Central City
In Central City Ey Aug 31 tailor C C Dussinger learned his bride planned to file for divorce. He attacked both wife and lawyer James Stroud with a hatchet inflicting fatal wounds on his wife. He wrecked a shop, set fire to the building, and attempted suicide before firefighters intervened.
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Central City
C. C. Dussinger
James Stroud
Seton
Pythian Sisters Plan Jubilee at New EK of P Home
Rathbone temple No 31 Pythian Sisters announce a Jubilee celebration and class initiation to be held Saturday at the new Knights of Pythias home on West Washington street. Grand officers will attend to assist in degree work.
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Rathbone Temple No
Pythian
Knights of Pythias
West Washington Street
Montana Rancher Becomes British Peer After Death
London reports a Montana rancher inherits the title after the death of Baron Grey de Ruthyn in his 54th year. The new baron Cecil Talbot Chiton, of Northfield’s ranch, Montana, becomes 25th holder. the line dates back to 1324 with the gold spurs at the king’s coronation.
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London
Montana
Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Cecil Talbot Chiton
Northfield
Mortana
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Tom Marshall
Derlying
Kellogg
National Association
New
American Bar
Association
New St. Joseph’s Hospital
DR. Hendrickson
Cov
Pythian Sisters Meeting
New EK. of
P. Home
Klaewn & Melching
West Main
Egan
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