Eastland Disaster Inquest Names Six Held for Indictment
Chicago July 29 Special Deputy Coroner Kennedy issued warrants for the arrest of six men held to the county grand jury investigating the Eastland disaster. Secretary Redfield summoned experts to testify as the inquiry proceeds. The coroner’s jury indicted six company officials for manslaughter while reserving further probes into negligence by others.
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Chicago
Kennedy
Secretary of Commerce
Redfield
Washington D. C
Taylor
Dn Progress
Chicago Jnly
William TH. Hull
Chicaie and St. Joseph Steamship Company
Eastland
Clarry Tedersom
Wmistand
W. OK. Greevebaum
Indiana Transportation Company
W. A. Vivans
Col
Henry A. Allen
Warryn Heir
J. S. Keough
Eugene Beifeld
W. I. Bode
Wets Win Lakeville Saloon Election Outcome
Lakeville in St. Joseph county voted wet by 79 with 988 for saloons and 209 against in Union township. South Bend reported strong wets celebrations as Elkhart previously held the closest dry vote. A petition for a local option vote in Lincoln township, Walkerton area, was filed by 138 residents led by Stephen Gromman, Essel Snyder and Charlies W. Northam.
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South Bend
Lakeville
St. Joseph County
Union Township
Elkhart
Lincoln Township
Stephen Gromman
Essel Snyder
Charlies W. Northam
Walkerton
Hoboes Fined and Sentenced in Elkhart Fight
Frank W. Wilson and Neal MeIsaac hoboes fought in Elkhart. Each was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to Putnamville penal farm for six months. Police took them into custody after tench difficulty.
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Frank W. Wilson
Neal MeIsaac
Elkhart
Putnamville
Ten days camp meeting closes in Kalamazoo district
The Kalamazoo district Free Methodist church camp meeting at South Bend ended after ten days with eighty four conversions and twenty four converts baptized in the St Joseph River.
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Kalamazoo
Free Methodist Church
South Lend
Highty
St. Joseph River
Noble County to award gravel road contract
Noble county commissioners will next Monday award a contract for a four mile stretch of gravel road extending south from Albion. The estimated cost is $24,109.80.
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Noble County Commissioners
Albion
Creature Band Engagement Ends at Winona Lake
The Creature band engagement at Winona Lake concluded today and was successful with a favorable audience reception and completion of the scheduled performances.
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Creature
Winona Lake
Oil Inspection Department Highlighted in Indiana
Indianapolis July 20 Special details the Indiana oil inspection system housed in room 105 at the State House. It outlines the oil supervisor secretary and about 60 deputy inspectors who inspect coal oil and gasoline, collect fees, and turn over half the revenue to the state while the rest covers inspector expenses.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State House
State Board of Accounts Warns Township Trustees
The Indiana state board of accounts issued a warning to township trustees and school boards, declaring that any collusion between architects and contractors on public works must stop immediately or face action. The letter emphasizes zero tolerance for fraud and promises strict enforcement.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Accounts
Iuwn
Steamers Laid Up After Eastland Disaster
Indiana Transportation Co. ends season as steamers Theodore Roosevelt and United States are laid up in Michigan City. The Eastland disaster has wrecked the excursion business and space is cleared for the off season.
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Michigan City
Indiana Transportation Co
Theodore Qroosevelt
United States
Peeping Tom Shot In Valparaiso Police Action
Valparaiso July 29 Special Harry Poncher aged 18 a Peeping Tom is dying from a shot fired when Patrolmen Brown and Wright caught him peeping in a window His companion Floyd Schroeder is in jail The incident occurred during the attempted peeping operation by the two youths under arrest and detention follows in the case
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Valparaiso
Harry Poncher
Brown
Wright
Floyd Schroeder
Neck Broken Near Kokomo Bridge Tragedy
Special report from Kokomo on July 29 details the death of 15 year old Lau rel Dick who leaped from a bridge into Wildcat creek sustaining a broken neck. Authorities expect the youth died instantly.
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Kokomo
Laurel Dick
Wildcat Creek
Robins Doing Time At Jeffersonville Reformatory
Goshen police say Cornelius Robins, a Black man and former local shoe shiner, is currently serving a sentence at Jeffersonville Reformatory following recent statements by officers present at the facility.
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Goshen
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Cornelius Robbins
Observance of Jewish Temple Destruction Anniversary
Orthodox Jews observed the annual fast and recited dirges in memory of Jerusalem's temple destruction, marking the solemn anniversary with traditional rites.
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Temple
Jerusalem
Replogle Reunion Held at Cowan Grove in Roaring Springs
The second annual Replogle family reunion was held today at Cowan Grove in Roaring Springs Pennsylvania. Attendance was described as good.
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Replogle
Cowan Grove
Roaring Springs
Investigating Robbery Report Stirs Jefferson Township
Sheriff Thomas answered a call to Elmer Steele's Jefferson township home to investigate a suspected robbery. No further details provided on suspects or outcomes.
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Thomas
Elmer Steele
Jefferson Township
William Moore Held for Desertion and Check Fraud
William Moore, a former Goshen stone cutter, is under arrest in Allegan Michigan and will be brought to the city to answer charges of deserting his wife and two children who stay with the D Brenneman family. He is also accused of passing a 40 dollar bad check on a Valparaiso merchant.
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William Moore
Goshen
Allegan
Mich
D. Brenneman
Moore
Brenneman
Valparaiso
Thomas
Four Generations Reunion Held in Millersburg
Biennial Four Generations Reunion arranged for Millersburg on the last Thursday in August, moved from September due to Gosh en fair. A big dinner will be served along with speeches music and field sports for youth education. Officers: Henry Long president GW Mason vice president W BR Barnard secretary S A Waidner treasurer.
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Millersburg
Association
Henry Long
GW. Mason
Bata Furniture Co. Lands Major Contract Growth Expected
The Bata Furniture Company announces a contract with If L Banta for at least 75000. The order, for material to produce Tausic boxes, will likely double the firm’s workforce in the coming years as production expands.
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Bata Furniture Co
L Banta
Cncern
Missing Elkhart man tied to Swift & Co accounts
James Rich, an Elkhart man who represented Swift and Company at Elkhart and La Porte, is reported missing and $5,000 short in his accounts. Packing house representatives are in Laporte and Elkhart reviewing Rich's ledgers while his relatives dispute the shortage claim.
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Elkhart
Swift & Co
Laporte
James Rich
Elhart
Chicage Packers
Rich
Society Notes Open House Luncheon Hosts Guests
Mrs. Frank Cramer entertained the Woodmen Circle ladies at 208 South Ninth street with 28 attendees and a luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. J. Weaver plan a 6 o'clock dinner for Nev. Mathes of Dayton. Twenty-five Pythian Sisters visited Mrs. Rufus Minnich at Stone Lake. Mrs. Levi Shrock hosted games at her home yesterday afternoon.
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Frank Cramer
Woodmen Circle
South Ninth Street
Mrs. J. Weaver
Nev. Mathes
Dayton
Rufus Minnich
Stone Lake
Wabash division point shift boosts Ashley rail status
Ownership of the Wabash railway reportedly transfers to Canadian Pacific, elevating Ashley to a division point for local freights. The change centers Ashley as the hub for handling traffic to Adrian Michigan and North Liberty, signaling a boost in regional rail activity.
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Ashley
Wabash Railway
Canadian Pacific
Adrian
Mich
North Liberty
Life Guard Employed at Kosciusko Lodge Beach
Olie Horn has been employed by Winona Lake officials to act as a life guard at Kosciusko Lodge beach. He previously served at Cedar Point, providing protection for hundreds of bathers including many children.
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Olie Horn
Winona Lake
Kosciusko Lodge
Horn
Cedar Point
Elkhart Man Arrested on Larceny Charge
Acting for Sheriff Thomas, Special Agent Gardner of the New York City police arrested Earl Troutwein of Elkhart at Mentone. He is now at Elkhart where a charge of larceny has been made against him.
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Thomas
Gardner
Earl Troutwein
Elkhart
Mentone
Eikhart
Rumored Merchant Leaves Goshen After Marriage Promises
A former Goshen merchant is said to have departed the city after promising to wed more than one woman. His destination is unknown and he has reportedly disposed of his remaining interests in Goshen.
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Goshen
Glass Replaced in Tony Grove Bil liard Ball Window
A window at the Tony Grove billiard hall was replaced after a glass panel or plate was missing. The report notes the missing pane was identified as a large glass plate and has now been installed to restore the window.
Dixie Highway Formed at Wabash by Boosters
J Wood Wilson of Grant County is selected as president as numerous boosters form the Dixie Highway chapter at Wabash. The move unites local leaders to promote roadway construction and regional improvement.
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Dixie Highway
Wabash
Dixie Highway group forms at Wabash meeting
Elkhart and Goshen delegates attend the Dixie Highway association gathering in Wabash on July 29. Officers named include President J Wood Wilson of Grant county and Secretary Tom Morgan of Grant county. Plans discussed for extension of Lincoln Highway from Elkhart to Detroit to link Michigan and Indianapolis routes.
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Wabash
Dixie Highway Association
J. Wood Wilson
Grant County
Spohn
BF. Tr. Arnold
Eikhart
Sugimay
Elkhart
Arnold
Detroit
Michigan
Indianapolis
Warsaw
Claypool
Anderson
Fairmount
Marion
Cincinnati-Chicago
Tom Morgan
Marion Association
Silver Lake
Cornet Band
Kosciusko County
Laketon
Pleasant Township
Manchster
Opening Session Draws 160 Attendees at Winona Conference
The first day of the Winona Lake Winona Conference of the Young Friends of America enrolled 160 participants from across the United States. Thomas I. Jones and J.T. Hollingsworth Wood led a discussion on the function of the Society of Friends, emphasizing spiritual endeavor and righteousness. Mary Meyers Harold delivered a lecture on the Worth of a Man, stressing education of the human soul in the way of righteousness.
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Winona
Young Friends of America
Winona Lake
United States
Society of Friends
Thomas I. Jones
JT. Hollingsworth Wood
New York City
Jones
Holling
Great advance in agriculture tractors to be demonstrated
The operation of field machinery by traction power is hailed as the most distinct advance since the self binder. From August 3 to 6 at Champaign Illinois more than 50 000 corn belt farmers will witness the first large practical tractor demonstration in the middle states. Over 1 000 acres will be plowed by 20 or more engine models.
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Champaign
Middle States
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Missouri
Ford Car To Place Safety First Signs On Lincoln Highway
A Ford car, equipped for a continental trek, leaves Jackson to Elkhart and then toward San Francisco to place seven to ten thousand Safety First Lincoln highway signs along the route. The Signs, steel and marked with the Lincoln highway emblem, will be carried in a trailer. Two University of Michigan students will install the signs over the next two months.
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Lincoln Highway
Ford
Jackson
Mid
Elkhart
Wong
Pacific Coast
Sparks-Withington Company
San Francisco
Lincoln Highway Association
University of Michigan
Deputy Assessors Challenge 1915 Pay Law in Vigo County
Deputy assessors of Harrison township Vigo county who served in 1914 and 1915 sue to establish constitutionality of the 1915 legislature act fixing deputies pay at 3 per day instead of 2. The law took effect March 17 1918. those employed March 1 earned 5 per day thereafter. In 1921 the state board of accounts ruled against the law. pay dropped to 2 per day. 44 men are affected and if successful back pay could reach as high as 139.
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Harrison Township
Vigo County
State Board of Acecouits
Tramp Fell From Lake Shore Limited Train
A tramp named Pat Me Keown reportedly fell onto New York railway tracks last night between Elkhart and Dunlups after riding a west bound freight to the Elkhart hump. Initial reports of death were corrected by investigation. he survived with minor injuries.
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Lake Shore Limited
Pat Me Keown
N.Y
Elkhart
Dunlups
Mortuary notices for Rita Pox and Mary Reynolds
Rita Pox died yesterday at 102 Olive Street after six months illness aged 74. She leaves four children, five brothers, one sister, 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. funeral at First Methodist Church with interment at Oak Ridge. Mary Reynolds, 70, died in Elkhart General Hospital from pneumonia after gallstone surgery. survivors include two daughters and four grandchildren.
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Fox
Rita Pox
Olive Street
David Cobburm
Fratm &Ilii
Seymour Hess
John C. Houseworth
Milo Myers
Elkhart
Burglar Tries Tin Roof Entry At New Street Home
A burglar attempted to enter the V. D. Eckenrode residence at 212 New Street by walking over a tin roof at 2:80 this morning. The noise woke Mrs. Eckenrode who alerted her husband, but the thief had already fled by the time they investigated.
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V. D. Eckenrode
New Street
State Band of Goshen Advertisement Promotes Depositors Bond
Readers are directed to an advertisement on page four describing the Depositors Indemnifying bond backed by the American Guaranty Co. of Columbus Ohio. The feature explains how the bond protects bank patrons and should be read by everyone with a bank account.
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The
Democrat
State Band
Goshen
American Guaranty Co
Columbus
Ohio
Third Band Concert in Ames at Washington and Main
The City band presents its third concert of the season this evening at the corner of Washington and Main. Featured are March Iron Grip from Ames, March Envoy from Rosenkrans, Waltz Echoes of the Forest, March Cracker Jack, Overture The Golden Crescent, Schottische Bright Eyes, and March Our Nation's Pride from Miller.
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Washington and
Main Street
Ames
Envoy
Rosenkrans
Cramling
Billings
Miller
Schottische
Beir
Two New Babies Born to Local Families This Morning
This morning a son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Orren McBride of 146 Crescent Street. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stauffer on the Fort Wayne road. A daughter blessed Mr. and Mrs. George Candy of 127 Crescent Street.
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Orren McBride
Crescent Street
Charles Stauffer
Fort Wayne Road
George Candy
Irwin Goshen Theater screens Eastland Disaster film
The Irwin in Goshen shows the Eastland Disaster on Saturday night only. Specially booked and attracting audiences from across the country as footage of the boat tipping is captured by the camera.
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Irwin
Goshen
Eastland
Circus Employee Dies On Train In Dowagiac
William Banks age 19, a Denver resident and circus worker with the Sells-Fleso Buffalo Bill show, died aboard the train as it reached Dowagiac. He had few relatives. the circus paid for burial in Dowagiac.
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Circus
William Banks
Denver
Dowagiac
Banks
Dowagiuc
Brady and Hoffman Seem Gravely Ill at Home
Charles O. Brady is sick at his Wilson avenue home while Kenneth Hoffman, son of Lavina Hoffman, is at the point of death, prompting concern for the two residents and potential medical care.
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Charles O. Brady
Wilson Avenue
Kenneth Hoffman
Lavina Hoffman
Funeral services held for Clayton Garber at Riverside home and Brick church
Funeral services for Clayton Garber were held this afternoon at his parents' Riverside Boulevard home and at the Brick Church in Clinton Township where burial followed. Rev. J. E. Martzler of Roshen College officiated.
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Clayton Garber
Riverside Boulevard
Clinton Township
J. E. Martzler
Roshen College
Graustark at the Lyric Goshen stars Bushman and Bane
Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bane will appear in Graustark at the Lyric. See them in what is touted as Goshen's finest picture.
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Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bane
Throckmorton Addresses Goshen on Workmen's Comp Law
H N Throckmorton of Aetna Insurance Company Indianapolis spoke to Goshen manufacturers and retailers at the library auditorium this morning about the workmen's compensation law.
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Aetna Ins., Co
Indianapolis
Library
Contradictory Reports On 1915 Indiana Apple Crop
Reports conflict over 1915 Indiana apple yields with the latest information suggesting a large crop. Observers note varying forecasts as farmers await official estimates and market implications.
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Indiana
Wanted experienced machinists apply Hoosier Motor Co Goshen
Help wanted notice for experienced machinists to operate milling machines engine lathes planers and turret lathes at Hoosier Motor Co in Goshen. Arkansas or Indiana? No location beyond Goshen in the ad.
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Hoosier. Motor Co
Goshen
Hoffmans bid for national committeeman alarms taggart foes
Indianapolis dispatch reports Ed G. Hoffman of Fort Wayne plans to run for national committeeman, a move that could position the 12th district to influence state party control. The piece also notes State Senator Van Nuys of Anderson may run for governor, with Reed and auditor Crittenberger cited as possible contenders for lieutenant governor and intraparty plans centering on William H. O'Brien and Evans Woollen.
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Indianapolis
Ed G. Hoffman
Fort Wayne
Mayghe
Tom Tageart
Tadjina
Reece
Tacevart
TotYman
Ith
Hoffiai
Hoffursunr
Taggart
Red van Nuys
En Reed
Trieath
Dale 4
Crittenberger
van Nuys
William H. O'Brien
Evans Woollen
O'Brien
Frank €. Dailey
Miller suit seeks forecloses lien on Laughlin Bros Co
Arthur T and Lenis Miller of Napanee sue Laughlin Bros Co in circuit court for 725 dollars in foreclosure of a mechanic 's lien, citing the company 's financial involvement as context for the action.
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Arthur T
Lenis Miller
Nappanee
Laughlin Bros. Co
Sheriff Seizes Forler Liquor Stock In Goshen Suit
The William S. Forler stock of whiskey wine and beer now held by Sheriff Thomas on attachment by Thixton Millett Co will be stored at 132 North Main Street in the White Front saloon building owned by Lee Flint of La Grange after Saturday night. The stock will later be turned over to the plaintiffs upon indemnifying bond. Goshen will soon be a saloonless town and Flint asks when the building will be vacated. Many legal points are involved in the pending suit.
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William S. Forler
Thomas
Thixton, Millett & Co
Louisville
White Front
North Main Street
Lee Flint
Lagrange
Goshen
Midnight at Maxims cabaret comes to Jefferson tonight
Jefferson presents Midnight at Maxims a four act cabaret show described as spectacular with music written for the feature to be performed by the Jefferson orchestra. The publicity from New York cabarets raises local interest and Goshen residents are promised a grand entertainment with a new white way spectacle.
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Maxims
Jefferson
Goshen
New York
Jefferson Orchestra
Elkhart company files articles of incorporation
The Indiana Auto Sales Co. has filed articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State Cook. It will be located in Elkhart.
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Elkhart Company
Indiana Auto Sales Co
Cook
Elkhart
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