Shively Confident On Caucus Eve For Senate Nomination
Indiana political scene centers on the Democratic caucus to pick a U S senator. John W Kern backers predict victory by fourth ballot while Lamb and Menzies plan early withdrawals. Shively Hoffmann and Slack hover in contention with rumors of bribery dismissed. major supporters include South Bend leaders and city editors.
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Joan W. Kern
John E. Lamb
Major Menzies
Lamb
Kern
Christney
Shively
Slack
Hoffman
S. D. Clark
Marion County
E. Vol. Bingham
St. Joseph County
L. B. Clare
Johnson Coun
Ty. Lamb
Samuel Royse
Vigo County
Stephen A. Powers
DeKalb County
Menzies
Thomas Chrisney
Spencer
B. F. Shively
Indianapolis Star
Kbs Bee
Bey
LD Menzies Wee
AEC of
Teta
Ker
Fae Pee
Ake
Wee Ee Hoffman
Wee Eee
Kern and Lamb
Taggart
Pixty
Edward Fogarty
South Bend
Lemuel Darrow
Laporte
J. B. Stoll
South Bend Times
Patrick O’brien
Indiana State Prison
E. J. Twomey
O’brien
Indiana
United States Senate
B. G. Hoffman
Fort Wayne
John Wixern
Death by Own Action Found In Goshen City
Rice Thompson previously of Goshen was found dead at the George Ireland boarding house in Goshen. A note requested burial by Mr Culp and notification of Dr I W Short and attorney Bb B Zigler. Inhalation of illuminating gas tied to a gas jet confirms suicide. interment planned at Oak Ridge cemetery beside his wife.
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Rice Thompson
Widertaker Culp
South Bend
T O'Elock
George Ireland
North Main Street
Mr. Thompson
South Seventh Street
Goshen
Goshemn
Thompson
Elkhart
Chicago
Culp
I. W. Short
Bb. B. Zigler
Brother Assault Trial in Kosciusko County
William Gunter of Kosciusko county stands trial at Warsaw charged with assault and battery on his brother Zachariah with intent to kill. Evidence shows long standing ill will and a fight on a public road near the defendant's home. William testified his wife held a bucket between the brothers during the confrontation.
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William Gunter
Kosciusko County
Warsaw
Zachariah Gunter
Beauchamp Charms Jefferson Audience With Sunny Side
Lou J. Beauchamp, a humorist, drew a capacity crowd at Jefferson theatre for the People's Lecture Course, delivering nearly two hours of cheerful stories and lively humor. The audience roared with laughter as he praised the course and endorsed Germain the magician and S. A. Long, with Elbert Hubbard slated as the star next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jefferson Theatre
Lou J. Beauchamp
Mr. Beauchamp
D. L. Miller
Peauchamp
Goshen
Beauchamp
Elbert Hubbard
Germain
Magician
S. A. Long
London
Alexander Hermann
Kellar
Star Booking
Fra Albertus
The
Philistine
East Aurora
N. Y
Hubbard
Charles C. Albertson
M. EB
Pittsburg
Barbers Change as Two Shops Reassign Roles
Wayne Shaffer arrives from Chicago to join Fryberger and McKibben replacing Mel Vesey, who plans a new shop. Anan Miller moves from North Main Street to the David Peffley Building, Vesey to furnish a new room vacated by Miller.
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Wayne Shaffer
Cromwell
Chicago
Fryberger and McKibben
Mel Vesey
Anan Miller
Wogoman
North Main Street
North Side
David Peffley
Middlebury Street
Mr. Vesey
Miller
Beckner Denies Embezzlement in Vandalia Rail Trial
Thomas W. Beckner testified in South Bend superior court denying guilt in the alleged embezzlement of Vandalia railroad funds. He asserted any discrepancies were caused by rebating transactions rather than shortages in his accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Beckner
South Bend
Vandalia Railroad
Circus Adjuster Joins Sells-Flo To Circuits
Fred J. Warrell of South Bend who spent two seasons with Gollmar Bros circus joins Sells-Floto shows and will begin with the organization in Denver, Colorado in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egal Adjuster
Fred J. Warrell
South Bend
Gollmar Bros. Circus
Denver
Col
Sick List Shows Recovery Of Local Residents
Floyd Culp continues to improve and can sit up for several hours daily. Mrs. Lovina Hoffmann, afflicted with typhoid fever while caring for the family of Samuel Ganger, is also improving.
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Floyd Culp
Lovina Hoffmann
Samuel Ganger
Eagles lodge initiates 40 tonight in Warsaw event
A class of 40 will be initiated into the Eagles lodge here tonight with Mayor Rigdon of Warsaw and F E Hering of South Bend in attendance. Anthony Deahl will be toastmaster at the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles Lodge
Mayor Rigdon
Warsaw
F. E. Hering
South Bend
Anthony Deahl
McDaniel Sues North Manchester and King Bros for $1000
Elmer McDaniel files a $1000 damage suit against the town of North Manchester and contractor King Bros. He alleges he was walking at night when he fell into an open sewer trench, tearing knee ligaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer McDaniel
North Manchester
King Bros
McDaniel
Sixth grade at Chamberlain builds perfect attendance
The Cham berlain building sixth grade class taught by Miss Millington reports 100 percent attendance with only one tardy. The class has 32 pupils under Miss Millington's instruction.
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Chamberlain Building
Miss Millington
Lodge Officers Installed at Calan Lodge of Pythians
Newly elected Calan Lodge K of P officers were installed last night. Speeches followed the ceremony and members enjoyed a smoker.
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Calan
K. of P
Rochester widow of S W Walters sister dies at home
Mrs. George Beehler, sister of Dr. S W Walters of New Paris, died last night at her Rochester home. The note on Buffalo all wool blankets announces colors with a price of 4 dollars for 36 values at The Economy.
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George Beehler
S. W. Walters
New Paris
Rochester
Undertaking new equipment for Smith Clark Co
Smith Clark Company announces acquisition of new equipment. Phone 871 and residence 671 listed for contact. The notice implies expansion or upgrade in services without detailing items or dates.
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Smith-Clark. Co
Marshall's Advice Highlighted in House Session
In the halted session the House discussed thirty three bills, focusing on procedural matters and committee referrals as Marshall offered guidance on legislative paths and priorities.
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Marshall
Senate fights over metropolitan police law and economy drive
In Indianapolis the Senate opens a fight on the metropolitan police law while the House passes an economy oriented appropriation bill totaling 115000. McCullough leads the police reform push as mayoral appointment powers threaten gubernatorial control, with further economy measures and postage stamp limitations debated. Senator Proctor receives 31 travel dollars for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCullough
Senate
Indianapolis
House
Marshall
Rep. Strickland
Gov. Marshall
Madison County
Honan
Garrard
Knox County
John Sweeney
Tell City
Proctor
Elkhart
Air Line to Link La Porte and Gary in 14 Miles
Announcement reveals 14 miles more of the Chicago New York Air Line to connect La Porte with Gary. Cars will run from Gary to La Porte and through traffic will transfer at La Porte into the Calumet district. A 50 year East Gary franchise aids the plan, with 126000 tickets sold in 1908.
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Air Line
Laporte
Gary
Chicago-New York Air Line
Jane
Gov Marshall to Sign Vincennes University Bonds
Gov Marshall announced plans to sign bonds issued by the state to reimburse Vincennes for ground seized from the old Vincennes University. Governor Hanly opposed the measure, vetoed the bill, and the legislature overrode the veto. Marshall will wait 30 days before signing, during which taxpayers may sue to stop him.
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Indianapolis
Marshall
Vincennes University
Vincennes
Hanly
Fred Smith Thanks Neighbors for Help After Death
Fred Smith expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during his wife’s illness and after her death and for the floral tributes.
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Fred Smith
Sixtieth Chicago Appearance By Lou Beauchamp
Lou Beauchamp humorous lecturer arrived in Chicago this morning to deliver his sixtieth appearance in the city tonight marking a long and celebrated engagement with local audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lou. J. Beauchamp
Woman attempts suicide after domestic troubles in Lake Shore District
Mrs. Frank Kurtz of North Side swallowed poison in a bid to end her life. She fell ill but was saved by a physician. Following weeks of domestic strife and a desertion suit, reconciliation occurred. Neighbor Mrs. George Roe saved her by forcefully administering coffee, preventing tragedy.
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Lake Shore Station
Frank Kurtz
North Side
Revolver Stolen After Sleeper Slips at Depot
A stranger bound for Denver slept with his overcoat folded on a seat at the depot and awoke to find his revolver missing. Two Goshen men seen nearby are suspected, but no prosecution occurred as the owner did not stay to pursue recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Lake Shore Station
Goshen
Italian Opera Company Takes Stage At Jefferson Tonight
The Italian company from the International Theatre Chicago arrived from South Bend at noon and will perform Il Trovatore at the Jefferson tonight. The South Bend Morning News praises the company’s rendition at the Auditorium last night and lauds Sig. Russo Mme Bertossi Liz Arcangeli Mme Shayne and Sig. Nosia. The South Bend audience is enthusiastic.
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International Theatre
Chicago
South Bend
Jefferson
Sig. Russo
Mme. Bertossi
Liz. Arcangeli
Mme. Shayne
Sig
Married in Elgin Ties Goshen Widow to Elgin Man
Alma Weyburn widow of William H. Weyburn of Goshen wed Randall Stevens of Elgin Illinois on January 2. They arrived in Goshen Monday and will remain at Mrs Stevens home. Stevens is brother of Mrs Judson Peasley wife of the former five and ten cent store man here. The marriage came as a surprise.
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Elgin
Alma Weyburn
William H.weyburn
Goshen
Randall Stevens
Ill
Simmons to be Returned to Indianapolis
George Simmons, a South Bend Black man jailed on a charge of passing counterfeit money, will be taken to Indianapolis by Chief of Police McWeeny. He is accused of passing a $50 counterfeit bill and is said to have admitted guilt, with arraignment planned before federal authorities. no hearing before the federal commissioner of this district.
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Simmons
George Simmons
South Bend
Indianapolis
McWeeny
Azo
Schmeling custody case heard in St Joseph Circuit Court
The famed Gustav Schmel ing versus Fanny Schmeling for custody of a baby girl and separate maintenance was brought before the St Joseph circuit court yesterday.
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Gustav Schmeling
Fanny Schmeling
Exchanged Residences Trade Between Balyeat and Hartzler
John Balyeat exchanged his residence at 306 South Seventh Street for Aaron Hartzler s home at 624 North Main Street. The record notes a straightforward swap of properties between the two individuals.
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John Balyeat
Seventh Street
Aaron ‘Hartzler
Main Street
Beck's Stop that Cough for Sale at Owl Drugstore
Fragmentary OCR item notes a cough remedy sale location at Owl Drugstore. Names and full details are unclear, but reference shows a medicine advertisement or notice about Beck's cough remedy being sold at a local drugstore.
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Beck’s
Owl Drug
Syracuse woman sues for divorce with custody fight
Addie Myers of Syracuse sues Isaac Myers for divorce in Kosciusko circuit court with request for custody of their daughter Ruth aged five. She also accuses him of forgery while Isaac files habeas corpus to gain access to Ruth, alleging he has been denied visits and treated冷coldly by the mother.
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Bowser
Kosciusko
Addie Myers
Syracuse
Ruth
Isaac Myers
State Bank annual meeting reelects directors and officers
The State Bank held its annual meeting last evening with the re-election of directors D W Neidig Charles W Miller H F Bania Frank P Abbott George A Riley Joe H Lesh and B G Schaefer for the coming year. Directors then reappointed President Joe H Lesh Vice President Frank P Abbott Cashier D W Neidig Assistant Cashier C A Estes Auditor Edgar O Lehman. The bank enters its year under favorable conditions with experienced leadership and a welcoming staff offering public privileges.
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State Bank
D. W. Neidig
Charles W. Miller
H. F. Bania
Frank P. Abbott
George A. Riley
Joe H. Lesh
B. G. Schaefer
Cc. A. Estes
Edgar O. Lehman
Court News Dissolution Suit Versus Wean News Co
Suit for dissolution of partnership filed against H L Wean in the circuit court claims Earl Long joined June 26 1908 sold out and its books denied to the successor. Receivership sought. original partners were H L Wean Earl Long and B G Schaefer later Long sold to Schaefer. The firm was known as the Wean News company. Also notes Butt Iffert case reversed in supreme court after multiple trials. matters involve road closure/open status. Marriage licenses list William D Albright and Alma Steahly.
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H. L. Wean
Earl Long
Mr. Wean
B. G. Schaefer
Long
Schaefer
The
Wean News Company
Butt-Iffert
Supreme Court
Commissioners Court
Circuit Court
Henry Butt
John Iffert
City National Bank Elects Officers for 1909
City National Bank held its annual meeting in the bank parlors yesterday afternoon and elected officers for 1909. Directors named D. A. Sanders F. E. C. Hawks I. O. Wood Haines Egbert S. C. Hubbell and C. J. Garvin. Daniel Sanders was chosen president with F. E. C. Hawks as vice president. C. J. Garvin became cashier and Lamar Gillette assistant cashier.
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City National Bank
D. A. Sanders
F. E. C. Hawks
I.0. Wood
Haines Egbert
S.C. Hubbell
C. J. Garvin
Daniel Sanders
Tramp Walter Everett Sought for Watch Theft in Van Wert Ohio
Walter Everett a tramp printer once employed in Elkhart vanished around January 4 after leaving unpaid board at the Golden hotel. He is wanted in Van Wert Ohio for stealing a watch and is linked to an oil coat borrowed from Frank Boville the hotel night clerk.
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Walter Everett
Elkhart
Golden Hotel
Frank Boville
van Wert, O
Dance at K of P Rooms by Imperial Orchestra
The K of P Club Room committee will host another dance Thursday evening with music by the Imperial orchestra. All holding former invitations are invited. no new invitations issued.
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K. of P
K. of P. Club
Imperial Orchestra
Bonfield Couple Welcome A Son
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Peter Bonfield in a local birth notice. The family announces the arrival and welcomes the new member to the household.
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Peter Bonfield
Invitation to sing rehearsal urged at library
Readers who mailed acceptance replies to the chorus invitation for the Lecture Course Concert are urged to attend the rehearsal tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock at the library. The note emphasizes timely attendance and participation in the chorus.
Lonsdale Bleached Mouslin Economy Tomorrow
Fragmentary note notes a sale or promotion titled Economy tomorrow connected to Lonsdale Bleached Mouslin. Details are unreadable. event unclear beyond impending mention of tomorrow.
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Lonsdale
Local residents travel and meetings noted across Goshen area
James S. Drake rides as a second passenger to Indianapolis while Dr. W O Vallette and George Mutschler Jr depart for Chicago. Syracuse and Goshen visitors arrive for business and family visits. Indiana Lumbermen and medical society meetings occur, with governors inaugural ball attendance and planned Texas Del Rio trip for Mr Gilmore and Mrs Crary.
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James S. Drake
Indianapolis
W.O. Vallette
Chicago
George Mutschler Jr
W. H. Connolly
Syracuse
W. H. Charnley
Charles Poole
A. Wyland
Hikhart
Warsaw
Sadie Hollowell
South Bend
Chas
Zuellers
Jeannette Harter
Hugh
Anderson
Vern Balyeat
Imlay City
Mich
John Balyeat
George P. Rowell
Battle Creek
I O. Wood and
Littlerandson
J. B. Roberds
Joseph M. Farrell
Indiana Lumbermen’s Association
Nappanene News
Isaac Miller
Coones-Stoops- Newbold
Goshen
H. R. Whitmer
Lowise Beané
Martin Snyder
Henry Stauffer
Woodland
Charles Hollister
Detroit
Ira Shively
Will Blackport
Psco
N. M
Canadian Northwest
Homestead
W. J. Armour
Indianapalis
Toledo
Thomas A. Gilmore
Caroline Crary
del Rio
Texas
Wesley Crary
Gilmore
New Orleans
Traffic on the Lake Shore Increases Train Deployments
Traffic on the Lake Shore keeps rising in both freight and passenger divisions. Some passenger trains run with two engines or split into two sections. Fast freights are numerous, including eight solid stock trains, and several other fast freights pass Elkhart Monday night. Engine crews work long hours, with new firemen hired daily and veterans placed at throttles. Shop departments operate overtime, while officials plan to meet the heavy demand on the line.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Elkhart Senator Proctor Plans New County Bill
South Bend News reports Senator Robert Proctor of Elkhart advocates a bill to form a new county from four townships near Elkhart. Goshen locals mock the idea while Elkhart views it seriously. South Bend questions the proposal’s feasibility as a regional expansion.
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South Bend
Robert Proctor
Elkhart
Girl Sent to School by Court for Incorrigible Behavior
Miss Mabel Young sixteen year old daughter of Mrs Enos Duker from near Milford was today sentenced to the girls' school in Indianapolis and will be taken there tomorrow by Probation Officer Bigelow. The girl, reportedly incorrigible, has been staying with her sister near Nappanee and her age has been disputed in court for some time.
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Mabel Young
Enos Duker
Milford
Indianapolis
Bigelow
Miss Young
Nappanee
Queen Quality Shoes Promotion Across Stock Range
Queen Quality offers regular stock with a complete range of sizes from 3 to 4 dollars, prices reduced to 2 65 in the economy sale.
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John W. Kern
United States
BILLS
Metropolitan Police
Democratic
Esson
the State Bank
Court News
William D. Albright
Tishikiwa, NL
Alma Steahly
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