14 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
1
Reports detail John B. Reed's brutal murder in Seattle after a Portland fortune scheme. The article recounts Reed's $400 hoard, a missing partner, and a mysterious crime without arrests. It also covers Peter Westbrook's shoe theft case in Elkhart and a courthouse dispute over recovered footwear.
Transcript of the Asa Miller case from Elkhart city court filed in justice court. Miller held on a $50 bond for stealing a $5 shotgun. Marriage licenses issued to Geo E Doke Elkhart 23 Albertia E Himber Elkhart 22 Wm H Fox Goshen 23 Cora H Sherman Cass Co Mich 21. Mrs Minnie Gilbert Laird seeks divorce from Wo Laird for lack of support. Clerk Dennert stacks 1000 Old legs papers for reference amid cases involving Jonas A Hoover now in Chicago. Justice Young considers a writ for Riley Brown in assault case. Brown guilty of enchantment on John L Waters, Showalter appeals. costs debated. Petty on Brown bond.
The South Bend Times notes Elkhart physician Clem Bower was chosen by the Democratic convention as the party’s nominee for Congress in Indiana’s Thirteenth District. A longtime Democrat with local influence, Bower is praised for honesty, civic service, and organizational ability.
Water works committee defer pump contract report to August meeting. E P Allis and Hawley pumps favored. Als cost about 10000 more. No firm will install within eight months. some want a year. Motion to table for three weeks. next regular meeting August h. Died of tetanus Frank Stump 17 son of Rev. Stump of Gravelton, died from lockjaw after Fourth of July accident. funeral held at 9 this morning.
A local observer notes that Germans in Goshen will likely back Brgan and Stevenson, citing strong anti imperialism sentiment. He predicts most Germans will cast ballots for the Democratic ticket this fall, arguing Republicans cannot win their support.
The Bunch ball team will meet the Soaptown Cosmos at the Tonawanda end on next Saturday afternoon. An interesting game is expected. Work on the Williams Bros and Charbonneau salting works near the lateral railway is progressing rapidly. the building measures 150 by 8 feet.
John Winter, manager of the Goshen Eyelet Company, sustained severe burns to both arms in a factory explosion on West Washington street around 9:15 AM. He received treatment from Dr. C L Dreese and is expected to miss work for several days as the oven suffered minor damage.
Joan W. Morrison, held by Justice Whitcomb on charges tied to the Morrison hotel fire, was discharged from custody by Judge Abbard in habeas corpus proceedings. The evidence was minimal and insurance companies now face settlement actions for the Morrison loss.
Howell Post No 9 G A R makes arrangements to attend the National Encampment in Chicago in August. The Big Four will offer a lake rate and L M S M will likely run a special from Goshen. Co L Landgreaver of Union Sumter Co returned from Montrose Ark and will not return until fall due to heat. he notes Arkansas is Democrat-dominated while the Union Company reports thriving business.
The thermometer rose again today signaling a return to last week's heat. Two men robbed William Heersche's saloon at Wallace and Lafayette in Fort Wayne at noon yesterday, taking $700. W. C. B. Harrison arrived home from Indianapolis this afternoon.
The Indianapolis Press reports without staff correspondent E I Lewis that Adam S Wise is the chosen nominee after debate and advance notice to the paper. The piece notes the paper’s reliance on staff correspondents to confirm the result.
Charles Crary, longtime Republican and staunch party defender, has told friends he will break with his old ties this year and support Bryan and Stevenson. He will join the Democratic ranks and displays Bryan's picture at home.
Harry Arndt, four year third baseman of the South Bend Greens, signs to play third for Toledo in the Interstate League at $100 per month. Experts see a bright future as he joins Toledo at Dayton, Ohio tomorrow. He is a fast fielder and a good batter.
Charles Craig of Columbia City was arrested for public intoxication Thursday night at Warsaw by Night Officers Winebrenner and Douglas and jailed. He was released yesterday morning and sent to Goshen. At the State Epworth League meeting in South Bend Geo. W. Rhodee of Goshen was named on constitution committees. Rev. C. C. Diesell of Goshen and Margaret S. Wilson of Elkhart joined the committee to nominate officers for Monday’s Losa-Roose & Lint.
Engineer H. Cook leads a plan to dredge Lake Wawasee creating 1400 to 1500 feet of marsh land near the Baltimore and Ohio station to place about 35 desirable lots on the market. Contractor Brumbaugh and Indianapolis businessman Jos Lilly back the project with estimates and expect a quick contract. a deep water channel will allow steamer landings and Sunset Lane will straighten the wagon road toward the bath houses. There is anticipation of an electric line from Fort Wayne or Goshen, signaling broader investment interest.
A society dancing party at McNaughton Hall drew about twenty couples with pianist Ethel B. Croop performing twenty numbers into the early hours. Later, Mrs J B Cornell hosted a pedro party on East Washington Street with ten games and guests from multiple local households. Mr and Mrs Edward Gardner hosted a six o'clock dinner for married couples, while Mrs J M Dale and Mrs Edward Owings Towne attended a dinner at Mrs John Cook’s in Elkhart. Wo H Fox and Cora Sherman announced their marriage planned for Bristol with expected residence in Goshen.
The Middlebury Independent reports a close fall presidential race with Hrgan seen as stronger than four years ago and McKinley weaker. The paper notes Goshen’s A S Zook urged as a judge candidate, possible Dodge nomination at Shipshewana GOP convention, and a protest planned by prohibitionists after August 15. A water nozzle injury occurs at Hotel Hascall, celery shipments from East Goshen rise to Kansas Iowa New York and Pennsylvania, Brother Augustus Poignant dies at Notre Dame, and Capt. W B Boss dies of Bright’s disease after serving in Hatch’s Battalion.
Notre Dame plans substantial improvements including Mt. St. Vincent's Hall nearing completion after three months of work. A four story office building will be finished before September and a 70 by 30 foot plunge bath and 16 showers added to the bathhouse. An artesian well will have two Worthington pumps for halls and fire protection. Dr. C C Bower, Democrat, longtime Elhart county political figure, is nominated for the 13th district.
Reports from multiple papers converge on Dr. Clement C. Bower as the Plymouth district candidate though spellings vary. Local Democrats express strong enthusiasm and the opposition to empire and trusts is cited as uniting voters across the county.
W C B Harrison, special examiner in the North Dakota Department of Insurance, in Bismarck, reports that a wheat crop shortage could boost Bryan across the Northwest. He notes North Dakota's Republican edge may be eroded, South Dakota staying Democratic, and the labor and railcar effects translating into votes for Bryan.
Marvin Kuhns, jailed for the Campau murder in Seneca County Ohio, had his pardon application denied by the board of pardons yesterday. He remains confined in the Ohio State Prison and will not be released to mingle with people outside prison walls.
J J Lantz and John Nusbaum praise Adlai Stevenson and his Democratic credentials. Nusbaum recalls Stevenson’s courteous service as a former pension official. The notice also reports Big Four trains Nos 22 and 24 adjusting arrival times, shortening travel between Wabash and Niles to improve connections.
The oats crop has developed rapidly in two to three weeks and looks unusually good. Writers urge cutting oats before straw fully ripens to preserve nutrients and curing them like clover hay for feed. They argue threshing is unnecessary when the crop is handled as hay.
Agent Ober of the Big Four arranging an Indianapolis excursion for Goshen residents. Date not set but likely Sunday July 22. Articles filed for Union Canning company of Napanee Elkhart county with capital 8400. Directors include Frank Coppen Barney Uline Tobias Hartman F E Berlin and Chas Mutehler.
W J Bryan wore a fedora sent by M Phillipson and Son of Warsaw who had a hat made to order after he visited their store last summer.
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