Arrested Innocent Man Freddie Keim Contends Mistake
Frank Woodworth, about 30 and married a year, was arrested in Millersburg on larceny charges tied to a junk shop robbery and the Keim check. Key witnesses Isaac Blumberg and J Albert Snyder dispute found identity. Freddie Keim had identified Woodworth but others say he is not the man. Woodworth pleads not guilty claiming innocence and likely release on recognition as juries wrap March term. The court adjourns with April docket to hear new cases. Commissioners meet next Monday for April session.
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Frank Woodworth
Millersburg
Chatten
Goshen
John Mason
Harrie Freeman
Blumberg & Tobias
Freddie Keim
Drayman
Woodworth
Ferrall
Keim
Sheriff Elliott
Isaac Blumberg
J. Albert Snyder
Joe Mick's Profit and Politicking at Indianapolis
The piece recounts a dispute between Mummert and opponents over Joe Mick's influence and a $30 transaction. Mick, called the mayor of the fourth ward, sought a clerkship via Senator Dausman, received pay and lodging, and later pressed for repayment. Mummert defends the deal as legitimate, notes Mick's receipt as a donation, and hints opponents exploit the tale to attack him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mummert
Joe Mick
Fourth Ward
Mick
Dausman
Joe
Indianapolis
Elkhart County
Walter Brown
Dog Kills Sheep Sparks Claim With Township Trustee
Farmer Yoder, resident west of Goshen, reported to Trustee Cobb that a neighbor’s dog entered his premises and killed one sheep with several others maimed. Efforts to identify the dog’s owner have failed.
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Yoder
Goshen
Cobb
Convention at Warsaw church draws regional church women
The Christian Endeavor and the Home and Foreign Missionary societies held a convention today at the First Presbyterian church in Warsaw. Representatives arrived from surrounding towns including Goshen with Mesdames E. W. Walker H. H. Grier Luther Swinehart Harry Dewey F B Leaming Herbert Gortner and Mrs Loomis and Misses Mary Zook and Ruby Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
The
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
First Presbyterian Church
Warsaw
Goshen
E. W. Walker
H. H. Grier
Luther Swinehart
Harry Dewey
F. B. Leaming
Herbert Gortner
Loomis
Mary Zook
Ruby Abbott
Delightful Easter Dance at McNaughton Hall
Mr and Mrs Harry L Arnold hosted a dancing party at McNaughton hall last evening with about 60 couples in attendance. Sack s full orchestra of Ligonier played a fine program of popular numbers, and several out of town guests joined on the floor. Democrats to Plymouth include Will Dick George M Swank Arthur Schilling William H Miller Jacob Hattle Christian Hinderer J A Beane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Arnold
McNaughton Hall
Sack
Ligonier
Plymouth
Will Dick
George M. Swank
Arthur Schilling
Wm. HH. Miller
Jacob Hattle
Christian Hinderer
J. W. Maier
L. Burr Whippy
Anthony Deah
J. A. Beane
Sturgis Merchant Fight Against Standard Oil Trust
P. E. Holp of the Independent Oil company declares he will oppose the Standard Oil trust in Sturgis if local merchants show strong interest. The headline notes Holp writes The Democrat asserting anti trust action and mobilization at the town level.
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Holp
Sturgis
P. E. Holp
Independent Oil Company
THE
Democrat
Standard Oil Trust
Sam Lewis Named Treasurer by County Democratic Committee
Sam Lewis of Goshen was chosen treasurer by Corbett and Secretary Jay of the county Democratic Committee. The selection was well received. The Ladies Mite Society of the First M E church will meet with Mrs Bell at 307 First Street Thursday afternoon.
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Corbett
Jay
County Democratic Committee
Sam Lewis
Goshen
Ladies’ Mite Society of the First M. E. Church
8. C. Bell
First Street
Not Missing A Statement Stirs Local Inquiries
Not Missing A statement published in last evening s News Times claims Jacob Hazel is missing from his home. Henry Hazel denies the report saying there is no truth to the story and notes his brother left only recently on a business mission and his whereabouts are known. Nearby residents include Drs W B Kreider and M K Kreider J A Snapp C C Sparklin B F Whitmer Anna Kaufman J Albert Cook S M Edmonds Co W Merrill I J Becknell J M Bowser A C Jackson and Eulalia Clay among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Times
Jacob Hazel
Henry Hazel
Democrat
Harry Zimmerman
Lincoln Avenue
Doctors’ Row
Dre. W. B. and
M. K. Kreider
J. A. Snapp
C. C. Sparklin
B. F. Whitmer
Anna Grover Kaufman
J. Albert Cook
S. M. Edmonds
Co. W. Merrill
I. J. Becknell
J. M. Bowser
A. C. Jackson
Eulalia Claygone
Digging Cellar For Hawke Warehouse Foundation
Workmen began excavating the basement of the Hawke warehouse today. William Smith holds the contract to build the foundation and will perform the stone work for the Kohler houses on the North Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawke Warehouse
William Smith
Kohler
Dog in the Basket startles residents on Purl Street veranda
A front door discovery on Purl Street revealed a basket containing a puppy mistaken for an orphan baby. In Colorado Springs Cyrus C. Schaffer returns home after a ten day visit with relatives and reports Mrs. Schaffer’s health improving since moving west.
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Purl Street
Colorado
Cyrus C. Schaffer
Colorado Springs
West
Weavers Leave for Oregon Gold Mine Venture
Mr and Mrs Amos Weaver and Joseph Weaver departed for Sumpter Oregon where the men plan to prospect a placer gold mine and seek fortune in the frontier diggings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Amos Weaver
Joseph Weaver
Sumpter
Prof Hering Named At Plymouth Democratic Convention Enthusiastic
The Plymouth Indiana Democratic congressional convention drew large crowds with delegates from St Joseph, Elkhart, Kosciusko, Starke, Fulton, Pulaski and Marshall counties. Prof F E Hering of Notre Dame led a law class of about 200 students and the gathering showed unprecedented enthusiasm with counties sending large delegations to cast full votes.
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Pulymouth
Ind
St. Joe
Elkhart
Kosciusko
Starke
Fulton
Pulaski
Marshall
South Bend Times
Elkhart Truth
Warsaw Union
Starke County
Knox
Rochester Sentinel
Goshen Democrat
Winamac Democrat-Journal
Plymouth Independent
Democrat
F. E. Hering
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame Prof F E Hering Nominated for District Campaign
The thirteenth district convention elected Hon B F Shively as permanent chair and Harley Logan as secretary. Prof F E Hering of Notre Dame was nominated by acclamation and pledged active campaigning. Hering, 28, spoke for half an hour and will tour the district with possible joint debate with Republican nominee Congressman Brick. He has studied economics languages and law and can read seven languages.
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B. F. Shively
Notre Dame
Brick
Washington
J. C. Fletcher
Knox
Thirteenth District Committee
South Bend
Harley Logan
Plymouth
F. E. Hering
Hering
Williamsport
University of Chicago
University of Michigan
Bucknell University
Dickenson College
Washington Hall
ANOTHER STRIKE AT SOUTH BEND DEMANDS FOR HIGHER WAGES
Bricklayers plasterers and masons walked out in South Bend to demand 50 cents more per hour under the national scale starting today and an eight hour day. Most work halted except at Oliver works and Singer plant as city hall completion is delayed due to the walkout. Contractors largely accept higher pay but oppose the eight hour rule. Thomas I Kidd of Chicago and State Labor Commissioner McCormack plan to visit to resolve disputes.
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South Bend
Oliver Works
Singer
Thomas I. Kidd
Chicago
McCormack
Indianapolis
Friction in Prison as Doctor Files 15 Charges
Doctor Bruce Horne, a prison physician, filed 15 charges against Northern Prison in Michigan City. The accusations target Deputy Warden Barnhart and broader management for malfeasance and brutality to prisoners. Horne resigned after presenting the charges following his recent dismissal and reinstatement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Horne
Barnhart
Horne
Reid
Indiana Company Books Sold For Line Patrons And Families
The Fort Wayne and Southwestern Traction company offers transport books for line use between points on the road. Prices range from seven fifty to ten dollars, with varying day limits. Family-use books and district meetings tied to Indiana Prohibition State convention are noted, including temporary chairman Wilson Dean and organizer events.
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Indiana Company
Fort Wayne & Southwestern Traction Company
Elkhart
Prohibition
Wilson
Dean
Irvington
State House
Congress
W. H. Boies
Illinois
Indiana
Goshen Firms Clash Over Stationery Copy Dispute
Goshen Manufacturing Co complains its stationery was copied by Goshen Novelty & Brush Co but should have named Goshen Churn & Ladder Co. Attorneys Mummert Jay consult with Fred E. Chappel on the patent dispute as local officials weigh action. Louis B Noble, Goshen cornetist and composer, wowed Hall Opera House last night with standout solo parts. Labor troubles linger as McCormack plans return to South Bend to try to end the Singer Sewing Machine strike amid two months of idle workers. Political reform urged, stressing active participation at primaries over rhetoric.
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Democrat
Goshen Manufacturing Co
Goshen Novelty & Brush Co
Goshen Churn & Ladder Co
Mummert & Jay
A. P. Boyer
Fred E. Chappel
Kalamazoo
L. B Noble
LaPorte Argus Bulletin
Louis B. Noble
Goshen
Hall Opera House
Anxious Over Hawks Mayor Candidacy in Goshen
The Democratic city convention mulls F. E. C. Hawks as a potential mayoral candidate. Hawks, a Goshen resident and businessman, says he cannot commit due to time constraints, while supporters urge reconsideration. Other names and ward-by-ward talks for council and city offices fill the political chatter as conventions slid to April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. C. Hawks
Hawks
Goshen
Citizens
Alfred Lowry
Lowry
Fourth Ward
Charley Lockwood Leaves Circus for Logansport Journal
Charley Lockwood resigns as press agent for the Wallace shows and joins the Logansport Journal as city editor. He made many friends among newspaper men during his travels with the troupe and his Elkhart visit last June is noted as part of his lively career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Lockwood
Charles W. Lockwood
Wallace
Hoosier
Logansport
Lockwood
Elkhart
Plumber C E Katz Expands Space in Werner Building
C E Katz, the plumber, has outgrown his basement quarters under Beesons drug store and leased half of the first floor and basement of the Werner building. Also noted guests include Congressman A L Brick of South Bend visiting Secretary Root in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Katz
Beeson
Werner
Root
A. L. Brick
South Bend
War Root
Washington
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Frank,Woodworth
Cary
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Dog
Prof. Hering
Frank E. Hering
Michigan City
South Ben
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Mr.hawks
Peter Palmer
Marshal
L. B. Noble
George H. Rimpler
George I. Smith
George Mutschler
Jacob Wogeman
A. B. Witt
Vinton Knapp
Wm. H. Burkett
Augustus Heerner
C. O. Charlton
W. Batchelor
John Werner
Leonard Smith
Simon Flickinger
George H. Michael
Samuel Stutaman
Ed D. Currier
Jos. Gallagher
Conrad Wambaugh
W. H. Miller
J.W. Maier
Oscar Jay
L. B. Whippy
George F. Alderman
Alderman
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