Judge Baker Denies Injunction in Elwood Strike Case
Judge F E Baker of the United States circuit court in Goshen denied the petition for an injunction by American Sheet and Tin Plate company of Elwood Indiana against striking workers. He stressed rights of employer and employee in labor disputes, affirmed legality of picketing when not coercive, and ruled that no specific acts by named defendants were proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American ‘Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Elwood
Ind
F. E. ‘Baker
United States Circuit ‘Court
Goshen
Baker
England
Iron Moulders Union
Allis-Chalmers Co
Call
Wilkie
United States
News Brings Joy in Elwood as Injunction Denied
Joy spreads through Elwood as Judge Baker denied an injunction against striking workers at the American Sheet and Tin Plate Mills. The city reports no new arrivals, gates guarded, and some workers returning to duty. Labor World vs Wheeling Majority dispute noted with no further trouble reported.
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EL. F. Wilkie
Board of Police Commissioners
O'Brien
Tin Pirate Workers’ Association
Labor World
Powell
C. E. Sawyer
Collision damages two trains. Dr. Lewis injured slightly
In a South Bend accident of the Northern Indiana railway, two cars collided. Dr. R L Lewis, the sole passenger on the south bound car, was slightly hurt by falling glass. The north bound car carried twelve passengers, none injured, and both cars sustained damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Indiana Railway Company
South Bend
R. L. Lewis
Indiana guardsmen gather for state rifle shoot at Fort Harrison
At Fort Harrison Indiana two hundred thirty National Guard marksmen assemble at the rifle range to choose twelve to compete at Camp Perry Ohio in August with several Goshen marksmen noted among attendees.
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Fort Harrison
National Guard of
Indiana
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Camp Perry
Home of Recluse Becomes Site of Mishawaka Hotel
The South Bend Times recounts how the elegant Mishawaka hotel site was secured from Albert Leslie, a reclusive longtime resident whose unkempt, seed-grown yard bordered the property for years.
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South Bend Times
Mishawaka
Albert Leslie
Hayes Found After Running Away From Home
George Hayes son of C. E. Hayes formerly of Elkhart and now in Pontiac Michigan was found at Kalamazoo Michigan after running away from home.
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Hayes
George Hayes
C. E. Hayes
Elkhart
Pontiac, Mich
Kalamazoo
Mich
Forty Two Work Trains Move Through Hikhart
The Lake Shore company reports 42 work trains in and out of Hikhart, the highest number in four years, reflecting growing activity and transit needs for the area.
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Lake Shore Company
Hikhart
Palmist Edward Noonan Missing From Peru, Widow Short on Ten
Edward Noonan a palmist and clairvoyant has vanished in Peru leaving a widow who is ten dollars short, sparking local concern as authorities investigate the disappearance and seek clues to his fate.
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Edward Noonan
Peru
Make Slot Machines
A South Bend company has organized at manufacture lots of machines for vending purposes.
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South ‘Bend Company
Stricken Blind Former Northern Indiana Motorman in Kentucky
Ellis White once a South Bend police patrolman and later a motorman on the Northern Indiana line became blind after a rest stop. He lives in Kentucky where his eyesight rapidly declined from partial sight to total blindness. It is unclear if the condition is permanent.
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Indiana
Kentucky
Ellis White
South Bend
Police
White
Radical track change brings over 700 men to work on western division
The western division was diverted from left to right hand tracks in a sweeping operation Sunday. Over 700 workers including 120 in the track department, 350 in signals, and others in section and switch duties, completed the shift without incident as trains adapted to the new running method.
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Lake Shore
Burris Holds Milford Postmaster Office Despite Petition
A Milford petition urged Senator Beveridge to appoint James J. Brones as postmaster. Rumor claimed W. H. Burris would not seek reappointment after three terms, but Burris stated his term still has a year and a half to run and he has not said he does not want reappointment.
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Milford
Beveridge
James J. Brones
W. H. Burris
Burris
City clerks issue bold baseball challenge to amateurs
Clerks issue a defiant call inviting any amateur team within city limits to prove their mettle against professionals. The piece suggests residents will respond by taking up the sport, while a physician named Pike Donovan offers prescriptions to those ready to face the music.
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Pike Donovan
Postoffice Leased Space as Site for Future Building
The postoffice department leases the Leidner Building at Wabash from Louis Leidner for the Wabash postoffice until a new building is completed. The vacated room will be remodeled for a bank use once the new postoffice structure is ready.
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Leidner
Wabash
Postoffice Department
Louis Leidner
Big Four engineers assess lakes near Warsaw
Four engineers from the Big Four visited Warsaw and found Pine lake's surface about one foot higher than Center lake. The firm oversees a drainage system that damps water levels at Warsaw.
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Big Four
Warsaw
Pine Lake
Center Lake
Mislaid Diamonds Frighten Mrs Osgood Before Found
Mrs Jack Osgood of Hilchart reported missing diamonds after mislaying them. Police were alerted amid much excitement before the jewels were recovered, ending the scare.
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Jack Osgood
Hilchart
Mishawaka Ex-Mayor Arrested For Speeding In Elkhart
Elkhart authorities arrested Melville W. Mix former mayor of Mishawaka for speeding his automobile through the city. He will be given a hearing tonight.
1500 South Bend Grocers Board Train Picnic
Fifteen hundred grocers and butchers from South Bend boarded a Lake Shore train for a picnic at Bawheese lake. The group traveled together, enjoying the outing and the day’s weather.
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South Bend
Lake Shore
Bawheese Lake
Steamer Roosevelt Incident Damages Piano On Board
An excursionist damaged a piano on the steamer Roosevelt during a trip between Michigan City and Chicago. The incident left substantial harm to the instrument aboard the vessel.
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Roosevelt
Michigan
City
Chicago
Motorcycle purchase by Lester Schrock via Lawrence Bigler agency
Lester Schrock of Middlebury purchases an Excelsior motorcycle through the Lawrence Bigler agency. The item is noted among other buys, including fine white mohair skirts, sold in the same listing.
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Lawrence Bigler
Lester Schrock
Middlebury
Excelsior
Opposes State Board in Returns as Made
Wide difference of opinion on tax payments for Adams Express Co. Judge Baker heard arguments for a permanent injunction to stop Auditor Billheimer from certifying taxes to 30 counties. State contends $239.40 per mile ($7,500 total). Adams seeks $15.75 or $500. Board bases value on earnings and dividends. stock reportedly valued at $190 with $36,000,000 in bonds. Case continued to Sept 1 to allow new complaint. court ruled funds set aside for investment cannot be taxed as part of the company.
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Baker
United States Circuit Court
Miller, Drake & Hubbell
Billheimer
State Tax Commission
Adams Express Company
Bingham
William H. Thompson
Lawrence Maxwell, Jr
Cincinnati
Adams Express Co
State Tax Board
Bingham, Thompson
Maxwell
Express Company
State Board
Tight Place for Beveridge in Indiana Campaign
Senator Albert Jeremiah Beveridge faces a tight political spot in Indiana over the Aldrich tariff bill. On the eve of his re election campaign the Republican leaders weigh the risk of his vote for or against the tariff measure.
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Beveridge
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge
Indiana
Republican Party
Pierceton Man Survives Train Throw Escape
Charles Miller of Pierceton narrowly escaped death after being thrown from a Pennsylvania freight train near the Pierceton depot. He sustained bruises and cuts but was not dangerously injured, coming from a group of three companions who attempted to board as the train passed.
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Charles Miller
Pierceton
Pennsylvania
Miller
Alleged Illegal Session by Kosciusko County Board
The Warsaw Times accuses Kosciusko county commissioners of illegal actions by meeting in secret session. The report questions the legality and advisability of private meetings by public officials and highlights concerns over transparency.
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Ilegal
Warsaw Times
Kosciusko County
Mishier Family Reunion Set For August 24 Near Whitely Grove
The Mishier family plans a reunion on Tuesday August 24 at the Lewis Mishier grove located about two and a half miles west of South Whit ley. All descendants and relatives are invited to attend for a day of shared memories and fellowship.
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Mishier
Aupbust
Lewis; Mishier Grove
South
Whitley
Sudden Breakin Reported at Brice House
Local authorities report a break in at a Brice residence with evidence of forced entry. Investigation underway as residents describe unusual late night noises and disrupted routines.
Safety fixes on Wilnona Line after fatal wreck
After the War saw Goshen interurban collision at Arnold's station ten days ago in which Motorman Bert Larkin died, the Wilnona Line implements switch changes to prevent future crashes. All switches will point south, northbound trains use the siding and back to main, southbound trains gain main track right of way, making collisions on the side track impossible even if a switch is left open.
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Wilnona
Goshen
Arnold’s
Bert Larkin
County Option Law Praised by Indiana Attorney General
Indiana Attorney General Bingham spoke at Plymouth to temperance supporters backing county civic efforts to enforce liquor laws. He asserted the county option law remains on the statute books and pledged continued vigilance, noting his Goshen appearance in the Adams Express case before Judge F E Baker.
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Indiana
Thall
Marshall County
Bingham
Indianapolis
Plymouth
Goshen
Adams Express Company
F. E. Baker
Court releases suspect in Goshen assault case
Louie Blender was freed after evidence failed to convict in the alleged assault on 14 year old Elsie Wysong by the Hik hart river bank. Roy Foster and Harvey Yonkers remain absent, with statute limits anticipated before their return. The Wysong girl is uninjured and to be sent to Indianapolis girls' school. Melinda Zimmerman, 13, committed to Indianapolis Girls' School until age 21. William Snook arrested for gaming at a pool room near the interurban station. Marriage licenses issued to Amos Freeland and Marjorie Frederick.
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Louie Blender
Elsie Wysong
Hikhart
Roy Foster
Harvey Yonkers
Goshen
Wysong
Indianapolis
Maria Zimmerman
Elkhart
Melinda Zimmerman
Dodge
New Lightning System Aims for Elkhart Businesses
A movement to install a new electric lighting system nicknamed goose neck lightning seeks city approval in Elkhart. Business leaders plan to petition officials after demonstrations in Mishawaka South Bend and Aurora Illinois.
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Goose Neck
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Bend
Aurora
Ill
Hazel Gehring Dies After Fire From Gas Stove
Hazel Gehring six months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gehring of two miles west of Corunna, died from burns when her clothing caught fire from a gasoline stove. The family do not know exactly how the accident happened.
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Hazel. Gehring
John Gehring
Corunna
Henry Heilsmaith Formerly of Oregon
The record notes Henry Heilsmaith formerly resided in Oregon and is identified by the alias Henry Heilsmaith formerly of the state. The notice references a personnel change and location shift with no additional context or dates provided.
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Oregon
Henry Heilsmaith
Or “Mil
Will Build Bleachers at Island Park Grounds
Greys manager Dresch orders a force to enlarge Island Park grand stand by 108 feet on the west end tripling seating capacity. Construction aims to finish before the Napa nee Goshen game next Sunday. Nusbaum of Elkhart returns as umpire for island park games starting next Sunday.
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Dresch
The
Greys
Sland Park
Nusbaum
Elkhart
Island Park
Lambrigger Show Brings New Animal Acts to Town
The Lambrigger Wild Animal Show opened a week on the Cunningham lot drawing crowds for a fourth visit to Goshen. Promoted as clean and honest, the act features curiosities such as Master Tony the educated chimpanzee Baby Gorilla Baby Hybrid River Nile animals and other creatures including God's Birds and Jerry the sacred monkey of Japan. The Democrat recommends the show as all right in every particular.
Lowry Loses Sheep To Stray Dog Attack
Ex mayor Lowry reports a stray dog killed 12 sheep and mauled 24 from his flock Sunday night. Harry Fradenburger witnessed the attack and shot at the dog but did not kill it. Damages totaling 125 dollars were appraised by Ike Reed and Charles Bryner and will be paid to Lowry by Jefferson township trustee.
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Lowry
Harry Fradenburger
Ike Reed
Charles Bryner
Mr. Lowry
Jefferson Township
Resignation shakes Hawks Electric construction unit
Arthur Ernest, head of the Hawks Electric Co construction gang, resigns to take a similar post with Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Co in Hammond. Mervin Cregier named to fill vacancy, with six years at the firm. Evelyn Prahl becomes office bookkeeper.
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Arthur Ernest
Hawks Electric Co
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Co
Hammond
Mervin Cregier
Ernest
Evelyn Prah
Modern View of the Bible sermon at Elkhart church
The Rev A A Ogilvie of the First Congregational church in Elkhart argues the modern view of the Bible is largely misunderstood in a Sunday sermon. He cites teaching from Chicago University professor Foster and Harvard ex-president Elliot among others to illustrate contemporary misinterpretations.
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Foster
Chicago University
Elliot
Harvard
A. A. Ogilvie
First Congregational Church
Elkhart
Pulse Equals World Record Pitching at Harvard Sunday
Joe Pulse of Waukegan formerly of Goshen pitched for Kenosha Sand and tied the world record by striking out 20 with only 27 batters faced. No batter reached first base as the game ended Kenosha 7 to 0 over the opponent at Harvard.
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Pulse
Harvard
Joe Pulse
Waukegan
Goshen
Kenosha
Aed
Fight at Kendallville Prompts Police Action Appeal
A disturbance centered on Sunday Amusements in Kendallville drew police attention as planners sought city council intervention. An appeal was sent requesting decisive action to curb the dispute and prevent further unrest.
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Kendallville
Died in Chicago. Elkhart interment planned
A 45 year old resident of Chicago passed away. The body will be shipped to Elkhart for interment.
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Chicago
Alkhart
Elkhart
Lake Shore to Build Fourth Track Between Elkhart and Goshen
Lake Shore plans a fourth track along the line between Elkhart and Goshen with work this year. Officials reviewed moving telegraph poles to the north side of the track to fit the new line near the Lake Shore and Big Four roads. Buildings in local yards may need relocation and depot plans at Sixth Street remain unsure. Two tracks will handle freight and two for passengers after completion to accommodate heavy Goshen and Elkhart shipments.
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Lake Shore
Elkhart
Goshen
J. H. Hilbert
Western Union
C. H. Wagner
Big Four
Sixth Street
Governor Must Pay for 1909 Legislature Shortfalls
The state board of accounts will cover the deficit from the governor's contingent fund as lawmakers provided funds only for salaries and omitted office fixtures stationery stamps and other incidentals. The governor has been compelled to allocate part of his contingent fund to fix the defect.
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General Assembly
State Board of Accounts
Board of Accounts
Theft Charge At South Bend Boarding House
William Shamory, 41, arrested for larceny of $50 cash and a $1006 negotiable note from Fred Abhl at a boarding house in South Bend. He was released on his own recognizance to appear in police court this morning.
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Fred Abhl
South’ Bend
William Shamory
Post Office Advances Reported for Elkhart Carriers
Elkhart post office pay raises reported include advances from 1000 to 1100 dollars for several carriers and from 800 to 900 dollars for one. One clerk increased from 1100 to 1200 dollars, with three others rising from 1000 to 1100 and two from 900 to 1000 dollars per year.
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Elkhart
Kosciusko County Wheat Production Falters in State
Kosciusko County lags behind neighboring counties in wheat crop according to current reports, though it has historically been among the top wheat producing counties in the state.
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Kosciusko County
Death Claims Prisoner in Valparaiso Jail
George French aged 28 arrested at Valparaiso for horse stealing fell ill in jail with appendicitis and died shortly after at the hospital. His home was in Dexter Michigan.
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George French
Valparaiso
Dexter
Mich
Post office relocates to Main Street in Wakarusa
The Wakarusa post office has moved to its new location on Main Street with updated fixtures, aiming to improve accessibility and service. The move highlights a more desirable site and enhanced facilities for patrons and staff.
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Wakarusa
Make
Licensed at St. Joseph marriage notices arise
Licensed at St Joseph for Thomas Cogley and Myrtle Woodesek both of Warsaw to marry at St Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Ewes Thomas
Cogley
Myrtle Woodesek
Warsaw
St. Joseph, M
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Brice
Lambrigger
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