Campaign Plans Stir Indiana Politics On Eve Of 1916
Indiana Democrats announce a big campaign planning meeting in Indianapolis with state committee members and candidates to attend. The Progressive national conference also meets in Indianapolis the same day amid talk of possible endorsements and second national competition. Republicans reveal the state executive committee with members Artes Irwin Power Riley and Vernon W. Vanfleet.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Progressive Party
Republican
Republican State Committee
Charles F. Artes
Evansville
Will G. Irwin
Columbus
Edward C. Power
Anderson
Walter L. Riley
J. Chicago
Vernon W. Vanfleet
South Bend
Investigation of Fire Insurance Firms Promised by Governor
Attorney General Stotsenburg pledged an inquiry into an alleged cartel of fire insurance firms operating under the Indiana Insurance Society. He aims to determine if antitrust laws are violated as merchants in Indianapolis and elites across the state complain about excessive rate increases.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Stotsenburg
Indiana Insurance Society
Geers Recovered and Returns to Race in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo welcomes Ed Geers, famed horse driver, who has fully recovered from illness that kept him in a Cleveland hospital for almost three weeks. He resumes driving at the grand circuit meet in Kalamazoo today.
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Kalamazoo
Ed Geers
Cleveland
Motorcycle crash kills two teens in Evansville
Evansville reports two riders dead after their motorcycle is struck by a Rockport traction car. Shirley Walton, 18, of Owensboro Kentucky, and Herbert Childress, 16, of Evansville, were the victims in this accident on August 1.
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Evansville
Shirley Walton
Owensboro
Herbert Childress
Rockport Traction Cay
Two East Teachers Ride Motorcycles Through Goshen
Two women riding motorcycles passed through Goshen en route from New York to San Francisco. They are school teachers in the east and expect to reach home for the fall semester. They report dusty roads and progress toward their cross country trip.
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Goshen
New York
San Francisco
Death of Herman Kohlback in Milwaukee Sunstroke
Herman Kohlback formerly of Fort Wayne died in Milwaukee Wisconsin from sunstroke. He was 40 years old and employed as a clerk.
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Herman Kohlback
Fort Wayne
Milwaukee
Wis
Deaths rise as heat blamed for infantile paralysis
In Greater New York during a 34 hour period ending at 10 am today 54 children died of infantile paralysis and 155 new cases were reported the largest total since the outbreak began officials attribute the toll to the heat in the city and suburbs
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Associated Press
New York
Germanys Deutschland Preparing to Sail Home
Strong indications the German merchant submarine Deutschland is preparing to leave for home. Captain Paul Koenig has asked for a pilot to the Virginia capes. Semi official word says the Deutschland would depart this afternoon or tonight.
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Paul Koening
Virginia Capes
Evangelist William Sunday Converter Harry Monroe Dies
Harry Monroe OS, credited with converting famed evangelist William A Sunday, dies at his Chicago home from injuries suffered in a streetcar crash last November.
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Chicago
Harry Monroe
William A. Sunday
Canadian High Pressure Relieves Heat Across U S
A Canadian high pressure area swept from the northwest, cooling the northern United States and easing a heat wave not seen in 15 years. The Bermuda high weakened as temperatures fell by up to 25 degrees in many locales, with 90s to 100s easing and humidity declining.
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Washington
United States
New York
Bermuda
Atlanta Seaboard
Hudson Bay
Weather Bureau
Great Central
Atlantic Seaboard
Engineer takes first vacation after 45 years on New York Central
Joseph P. Bean of Chicago, long time engineer for the New York Central, is now on his first vacation after 45 years of continuous service and retirement on pension.
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Chicago
New York Central Lines
Joseph PY. Bean
Hughes Declares for Woman Suffrage in Letter
Charles K. Hughes, Republican presidential candidate, declares for woman suffrage in a letter to Senator Sutherland of Utah. The dated message signals Hughes endorses federal voting rights for women amid national debate.
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Associated Pressy
New York
Senator Sutherland
Utah
Charles Kk. Hughes
Two Bombs Explode at Chicago Jewish Daily Press Office
Two bombs exploded at the Jewish Daily Press in Chicago causing little damage. The publisher had previously testified against labor leaders.
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Chicago
Jewish Daily Press
Fugitive Arrested After 14 Years on Run
William J Gallagher, once a Chicago fugitive for fourteen years, was captured at Finshing New York, ending a long chase. Local authorities say the arrest closes a long chase and returns Gallagher to Chicago for questioning.
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Chicago
William J. Gallagher
Finshing
New York
Nine Chicks Hatching Early From Imported Eggs
At Beyer Bros packing house in Rochester workers inspecting a fresh egg case from Mentoie found nine chicks that had hatched inside shells and six more eggs near hatching. Extreme heat, up to 100 to 105 degrees, caused the premature hatching phenomenon observed after two hot weeks.
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Rochester
Beyer Bros
Mentoie
Eight New Fans Placed at Jefferson Theater
Manager Reynolds of the Jefferson theater has installed eight new fans, enhancing auditorium comfort and airflow for patrons and staff.
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Reynolds
The
Jefferson Theater
Oxford scholar Milo March returns home for vacation
Milo March, who earned an Oxford scholarship two years ago, is spending his vacation with his aunt Miss Helen March of South Sixth Street. He recalls many Oxford students joining the European war as Red Cross aids but says Americans were barred. March, a 1911 Jocal High School graduate, had attended Goshen College and later Princeton University in Trenton, New Jersey.
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Milo March
Oxford
England
Helen March
South Sixth Street
Red Cross
March
France
America
Jocal High School
Goshen College
Princeton University
Trenton
N. J
Elkhart Police Enforce Dimmer Law Starting August First
Elkhart police announce strict enforcement of the automobile dimmer law beginning today August 1st. Violators will be prosecuted. The city has already seen several cases where drivers operate without proper lights, with local residents identified as victims of such charges.
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Elkhart
Adjustment Made After Studebaker Timber Injury
Anthony Miller, whose arm was fractured by a flying timber at the Studebaker factory in South Bend on March 8, was granted total disability until next Monday. He will then be assigned work requiring only one hand. Palear A. Perkins of the Indiana Industrial Commission presented the ruling. six doctors testified.
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Anthony Miller
Studebaker
South Bend
Palear A. Perkins
Tudiana Industrial Commission
Diver Injured In River Pool Incident
John Bartlett of Wheeling West Virginia was found unconscious in the St Joseph river at South Bend after diving in shallow water struck a sharp stone. He was taken to Epworth hospital where doctors say he will recover.
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John Bartlett
Wheeling
West Va
St. Joseph River
South Bend
Epworth Hospital
Camp to Syracuse Lake Under Reverend Smith Guidance
The following days will go to Syracuse Lake next week under the direction of Rev. Luther Smith formerly pastor of the English Lutheran church here now in Cleveland Ohio. They will camp for a week with Dean Smiley Earl Blough Herbert McDougall Harold Swanberg and Forest Mew.
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Syracuse Lake
Rev
Luther Smith
Cleveland, O
Dean Smiley
Earl Blough
Herbert McDougall
Harold Swanberg
Forest Mew
Injured swimmer Ralph Page Recovers After Fall
Ralph Page son of Dr and Mrs W J Page of East Lincoln avenue received a severe scalp wound and other injuries when he fell while bathing in the race yesterday afternoon. Several stitches were required to close the injury.
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Ralph Page
W. J. Page
East, Lincoln Avenue
Quarantine Breach Traced From Hudson to Elkhart
Several individuals under smallpox quarantine in Hudson Michigan traveled to Elkhart. Authorities were notified and steps were taken to address the breach.
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Hudson, Mich
Elkhart
Rumor of Arrests Tells of Delinquency Conspiracy
Rumor claims several Greek individuals will be arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a young American girl. No official confirmation, details unspecified, and no names released.
Blosser Park Open to Public on Thursdays
Blosser Park remains open to the public every Thursday, inviting visitors to enjoy the facilities and programming available on that day.
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Blosser Park
Judgment for $25 in Sherwin v Saxton court case
Chauncey D. Sherwin obtained a $25 judgment plus costs against Samuel S. Saxton in Justice John F. Scott's court. Saxton did not defend. an appeal was expected. The suit cited legal services rendered. The article frames a broader controversy over Third street paving and related injunctions.
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John F. Scott
C. D. Sherwin
Goshen Iawyer
Samuel S. Siaxton
S. S. Saxton Company
Chicago
Seventh Street Fere
Saxton
Sherwin
Alaim
Elkhart
W. W. Hatch & Sons Co
Gosenen
Third Street
County Line Bridges discussed at Mishawaka conference
County commissioners W. W. Showalter W. E. Griner and T. E. B Fisher met Aten R Bemenderfer county auditor with St. Joseph county officials at Hotel Mishawaka to authorize repairs on county line bridges and share Elkhart county’s cost. Osceola road matters continued indefinitely. Proposal for a new north side highway from Osceola into Elkhart would cost St. Joseph County for a large fill and bridge.
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W. W. Showalter
W. E. Griner
T. EB. Fisher
Aten R. Bemenderfer
Mishawaka
St. Joseph County
Hotel Mishawaka
Elkhart County
Osceola
Elkhart
Elkhart Man Hit By Car On State Street
Pat O'Brien of Elkhart was crossing State Street at Main when a car driven by Martha Bollinger of Millersburg struck him. O'Brien was badly bruised but not seriously hurt and taken to General Hospital.
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Pat O'Brien
Elkhart
State Street
Main Street
Martha Bollinger
Millersburg
O'Brien
General Hospital
Local Cement Contractor Wins Washington Street Curb Job
Mervin Chiddister, a well known cement contractor, is awarded the curb laying contract by S. S. Saxton for Washington street paving between Seventh and Eighth streets. He has been laying sidewalks on South Seventh street with property owners’ consent, and his son Willard will lead the sidewalk crew.
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Mervin Chiddister
S. S. Saxton
Washington Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Chiddister
South Seventh Street
Willard
Local couple takes over Mansion House furnishings sale
Mr and Mrs Charles Leer recently purchased the Mansion house furnishings from Mrs Lou Ogle and took possession today. They plan to cater to local patrons entirely with Mrs Ogle continuing to serve meals to railway train men from the UW P Latta residence on Fast Lincoln avenue.
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Charles Leer
Mansion House
Lou Ogle
Five deaths and eighteen births reported in Go shen for July
City Health Officer G A Whippy notes five deaths and 18 births in Go shen during July. No contagious diseases are present at the time of the report.
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G. A. Whippy
Goshen
Attempted suicide by Paris Green proves insufficient
Henry Aker, 65, of between Columbia City and Arcola, tried to end his life by taking a double handful of Paris Green. The dose was not lethal and the incident remains under medical care and investigation.
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Henry Aker
Columbia City
Arcola
Carnival Opening Delayed By Derailment Near Chicago
The opening of the Thomas W. Allen carnival at South Bend was postponed after seven cars of the show train derailed near Chicago, delaying the event.
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South Bend
Chicago
Elkhart Moose Carnival Net $100 From Car Sale
Elkhart Moose Club cleared $100 through a car carnival fundraiser. Proceeds support community activities and club projects.
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Elkhart
Indianapolis lauds centennial plans with $75,000 budget
The Indianapolis centennial committee met to outline the statehood celebration in October. They expect a $75,000 price tag to finance events, including three operas by the Boston Grand Opera Company with a $20,000 guaranteed appearance. Andrea Charnier is slated to open on October 13. Additional $20,000 is allocated to public health topics. Street and hall decorations will be expanded to surpass prior displays.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Boston Grand Opera Company
Andrea Charnier
Beheaded Butler Man Identified After Train Collision
Paul J. Horner believed from Detroit was killed when the wheels of a New York Central Co. train crushed him two and a half miles west of Butler. The body, found in good clothing, was taken to an undertaker in Butler. letters in his pockets and a Detroit carpenters union card helped identify him. The body will be held pending relatives' word.
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Butler
Aue
Paul J. Horner
Detroit
Carpenters’ Union
Girl Assaulted Near Disko Found By Searchers
Lena Busse a 14 year old daughter of farmer Hiram B Busse was found in a garden near her Disko home after a 12 hour search by hundreds of farmers. She showed numerous cuts and bruises and was said to have been carried to a corn crib by an unknown man. The discovery occurred at four o clock in the morning.
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Lena Busse
Hiram B. Busse
Disko
Waabash-Fulton County
Picnic quarrel ends with weapon discovery in Elkhart
At a Yellow Creek picnic UL L Shirley and Leo W Stein helper drank heavily and quarrelled. Steinhelper was found on Shirley’s porch armed with a flashlight and a revolver, turning a daytime gathering into a tense confrontation.
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UL. L. Shirley
Leo W. Steinhelper
Elkhart
Yellow Creek
Steinhelper
Shirley
Fire threats on South Eighth Street force two fire calls
Gass fires along a Big Four rail line on South Eighth street grew so dangerous that firefighters were summoned twice this morning. Several trees burned but no property damage occurred.
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South Eighth Street
Swartz and Marrow Obtain South Bend Marriage License
David N. Swartz, 30, an Elkhart dray man, and Laura J. Marrow, 32, a St. Joseph, Mich., domestic, procured a marriage license at South Bend.
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David N. Swartz
Laura J. Marrow
St. Joseph, Mich
South Bend
Letter from Llano Grande Soldier Describes Border Visit
Sam Peck son of Abe Peck of this city serving with the Indiana National Guard writes from Llano Grande Texas on July 26 describing hot but ideal weather. He and a quartermaster sergeant rode to the border near Mexico, captured photos, and reported a long camp stay with improved facilities. The letter lists detailed daily calls and shows Peck plans to mail home the undeveloped film.
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Sam Peck
Abe Peck
Indiana National Guard
Indianapolis
Llano Grande
Tex
Mexico
Addition Work Begins at National Dairy Machine Co
The National Dairy Machine Co plans a new rear addition with a labor force more than doubled. Manager Leroy Baker recently bought 8 000 worth of drill presses in Chicago. Due to crowding, many workers are housed in the George A Riley building beside the lateral railway.
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National Dairy Machine Co
Leroy Baker
Chicago
George A. Riley
Looking for His Wife at Crippe Gate Heights Resort
J. D. Lyon of Marion searched Crippe Gate Heights in a state of high excitement for his wife who had disappeared last January. He reported she had been seen at the resort, but she was not located despite the rumor.
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J. D. Lyon
Marion
Crippe Gate Heights
Tippecanoe
Wheat Crop Report Updated After Initial Ruin Outlook
Wheat in good condition according to reliable sources, countering earlier ruin reports. Farmers note crop health remains favorable despite prior fears.
Lynn Meadows Dies in Prison After Heat Blame
Lynn Meadows 38 colored inmate in Indianapolis city jail died after injuring head on wall during extreme heat blamed for incident. Authorities note conditions may have contributed to the fatal accident.
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Lynn Meadows
Indianapolis City
Blumberg and Hershfield Near Finish Junk Shop Near Tracks
The new junk shop of Blumberg and Hershfield near the Big Four railroad tracks on Fast Madison is nearing completion and will soon be finished.
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Blumberg & Hershfield
Fast Madison
Frances Roose Dies at 60 in Michigan City
Mrs Frances Roose 60 formerly of Elkhart died at Michigan City. The body was interred at Elkhart.
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Michigan City
Frances Roose
Elkhart
Aged Man Missing From South Bend Home
William Daub, 86, is missing from his South Bend residence. He was believed to have headed toward Elkhart to reach relatives.
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William Daub
South Bend
Elkhart
Drowning Escape by Two Women at Pine Lake
Miss Gertrude Willette and Miss Pearl Clouse barely escaped drowning while bathing in Pine Lake Warsaw.
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Gertrude Willette
Pearl Clouse
Pine Lake
Warsaw
Indiana Governor Explains State Highway Commission Need
Gov. Ralston writes to Washington saying Indiana lacks a state highway commission and cannot receive federal aid for roads. He notes no constitutional prohibition on creation of such a body and outlines how current county township road control blocks federal funds. Indiana is among a few states unable to accept the five year aid totaling over two million dollars.
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Indianapolis
Ralston
Lec'y Houston
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Indiana
State Highway Commission
Congress
Hoosier
South Carolina
Mississippi
Texas
Union
Divorce Suit Filed in Elkhart by Whitehead
Carrie G. Whitehead of Goshen sues Moses S. Whitehead in superior court at Elkhart for divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks custody of two daughters and alleges the defendant allows his 17 year old son by a former wife to act disgracefully.
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Elkhart
Carrie G. Whitehead
South of Goshen
Moses S. Whitehead
Pianist Miss Addie Spangle To Return Here Next Week
Former Jefferson pianist Miss Addie R. Spangle will come back to resume her previous role. John Reynolds took over theater management yesterday succeeding Mrs. Tt. P. J. Cropp. Noble Mays stays on as operator and secretary.
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Addie R. Spangle
the Jefferson
Ormsby
John Reynolds
Tt. P. J. Cropp
Noble Mays
Dennis Shea Faces Shortfall After Election Fraud Term
Dennis Shea former sheriff of Vizo county is short 7482 dollars while serving a five year term in federal prison at Leavenworth Kansas for his role in election frauds.
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Dennis Shea
Vizo County
Leavenworth
Kas
Death of John Reeder in Michigan City Heat Tracement
John Reeder aged 21 died in Michigan City from heat prostration. Authorities report a heat-related fatality affecting a young resident in the coastal town during a period of high temperatures.
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John Reeder
Michigan City
Widespread Grass Fires Fanned by Heat
Ongoing hot spell sparks numerous grass fires across the area. Fire crews battled multiple blazes as wind and parched fields raised danger levels. No injuries reported as residents were urged to remove dry debris and exercise caution with flames.
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Joseph Gallagher
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Pat O’brien
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