Bunko men tied to grand jury probe in Goshen
Grand jury investigates bunko schemes and local attorney misconduct as Sheriff Elliott pursues Chicago suspects. Talbott Reynolds and McNulty face arrest, extradition papers delay, and a Springfield fight looms as judges hear demurrers.
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Difines
Banko Steering
Chicago Record
Charles McKern
Charles McNulta
John Talbot
Brentano
L. A. Gilmore
Bunko
Springfield
Talbott
Reynolds
Elliott
Chicago
Ogle
Durbin
Yates
Brill Bond Reduced. Waives Exam While Held for Grand Jury
Joseph W. Brill’s bond was reduced to 10000 at LaPorte. He waived examination and was held to await the next circuit court grand jury. Mrs Brill sues in Cleveland for maintenance claiming he is disposing of realty to avoid alimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Brill
LaPorte
Flynn Wabash wreck victim improves, Benton doctors say
T A Flynn of Bradford Pa injured in a Wabash wreck a week ago today is expected to recover. He can sit up today and Dr Baker believes there is no doubt about his recovery. The latest Benton report notes his positive progress.
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Benton
T. A. Flynn
Bradford
Lake Shore to Spend on Main Line Bridges Between Cleveland and Chicago
The Lake Shore plans hundreds of dollars for new bridges on the main line between Cleveland and Chicago. After completion, heavy express and freight engines will run over that section of the road.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
Chicago
Miller children sent to Mishawaia Orphans Home
The three Miller children were taken to the Mishawaia Orphans Home yesterday after Mrs. Miller, freshly divorced from her soldier husband in the Philippines, could not support them.
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Vern Miller
Mishawaia
Attorney William A Charnley Opens New Office Space
William A Charnley formerly with Z Ok and Charnley has leased rooms above Hollinga worth harness store and will open an office soon. He is described as a successful attorney.
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William A. Charnley
Z.ok & Charnley
Hollingaworth
Charnley
Miller Seeks Divorce Over Wisconsin Marriage Claim
Susan E Miller of South Bend files for divorce from Charles B Miller claiming he already has a wife and child in Wisconsin and has never been legally divorced. Shoup and Kohler advertise as tailors offering superior workmanship and correct styles.
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Susan E. Miller
South Bend
Charles B Miller
Wisconsin
Shoup & Kohler
the People’s Tailors
City approves arc light plant ownership in special election
In a special election on March 5, voters decided the city shall own its arc light plant, beating the required two thirds by 443 votes or more. Bonds totaling 12 000 will be issued. Col Worth Bean, who sought the franchise, is disappointed as he controls the street railway and threatens biased treatment toward St Joe in favor of Benton Harbor.
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St For
Arc Light
Col. W. Worth Bean
Fikha
Tandshen
Col. Bean
St. Joe
Benton Harbor
Indiana Senate Rejects Stamp Law and Town Elections Bill
The senate killed the anti trading stamp bill and the bill legalizing elections in all incorporated towns back to 1881. The house passed the codily mining law and defeated the bill giving the attorney general 20 percent of all sequestered taxes he could collect. A sharp debate followed.
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Senate
House
Mill belt accident claims life of Albert Salt
Special Albert Salt a paper mill employee was seriously injured in the basement when his clothing was caught in a pulley. Both legs and one arm were torn off and his lifeless body was later found at the far end of the room. He came from Starke County to South Pend leaving a wife and three children.
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South Beno
Albert Salt
Sult
South Pend
Starke County
Heating Ordinances Read As City Considers Hot Water Plant
City council session featured discussion of hot water heating licensing and a potential city owned plant. Mr. Stahl of LaPorte highlighted profits and payback for Goshen while officers approved licenses and debated contractor payments and street sweeping changes.
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New Street
Beck
Wilson
Harrison Named Democrats' Candidate For Third Term
CuicaGo reports on March 5 that Mayor Harrison was nominated by the Democrats for a third term.
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CuicaGo
Specia
Harrison
MOURTUARY RECORDS FOR THOMAS BRANT AND KAUFFMAN FAMILY
Thomas William A Thomas age 67 of Clinton Township died at his Millerburg home after paralysis attacks. Survived by four sons one daughter and wife. Funeral at Millersburg Lutheran Thursday 10 am burial Thomas cemetery four miles northwest. Brant age 66 died at home southeast of Nappanee after asthma. Survives wife four sons and three daughters. Funeral at Gravelton Dunkard Church with Rev Stump and Pete Stuckman. Interment Brumbaugh cemetery. Two month old son of Mr and Mrs John Kauffman died at 507 Center Street. Funeral at Mennonite Church 2 pm Wednesday burial Oak Ridge Cemetery.
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Thomas
William A. Thomas
Clinton Township
Milleraburg
W. L Thomas
Millersburg
W. S. Thomas
Thomas Cemetery
Brant
Nappanee
Dunkard
Gravelton
Ben Stump
Pete Stuckman
Brumbaugh
Kzurrm Maxs
John Z. Kauffman
Center Street
Mennonite Church
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Exhibit of School Work at Northern Indiana Teachers’ Meeting
Superintendent J F Rieman arranged an exhibit of drawing pen manship and other public school work at the Northern Indiana Teachers Association meeting in Anderson on April 4 5 6 The Goshen schools will close the last Friday in March and teachers are expected to attend during vacation week The vacation shift from March to align with the meeting dates is noted.
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J. F. Rieman
Northern Indiana Teachers’ Association
Anderson
Goshen
Teachers’ Association
Durbin vetoes library bill overturning safeguards
Governor Durbin vetoed a bill by Representative Mummert to repeal seven sections of the state library law. The veto message says the protections surrounding the library should not be removed and the safeguards should remain in place.
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Indianapolis Journal
Durbin
Hsa
Mummert
Indiansapolis Press
Fire alarm at Kaatz & Goldstein tailoring shop
A fire was detected last night in the tailoring department of Kaatz and Goldstein clothing store. The blaze started from electrical wires on the ceiling and threatened serious damage before being controlled.
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Kaatz & Goldstein’s
Scandal at Winamac Involving School Professor
Miss Pearl Le Masters, a Winamac high school student, charges Prof. H T Reid with improper conduct. The school board dismisses Reid and he plans to file a lawsuit.
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Winamsac
Robbery at Muncie Home Reported
Thieves entered Carl Spilker’s home in Muncie and took $700. Police urged a sharp lockout for the suspect and to report any information quickly.
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Muncie
Carl Spilker
Council Adopts Tight Explanation Session For Testimony
Cooper and Superintendent Dill sought permission for travel to Fort Wayne to testify but questioned loose methods. Explanations were provided by several directors and at 10 o'clock the council adjourned.
Pension Plea From Civil War Substitute Seeker
A Indiana constituent asks Congressman Brick for a pension or refund after paying $330 to hire a substitute in the Civil War. He claims he is old and likely to die soon but needs money, and urges action on others who hired substitutes now receiving pensions. Residence Flooded in Judge Baker’s absence. pipes froze bursting ceilings, carpets ruined, plaster fallen, roof damaged, losses totaling several hundred dollars.
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Brick
Washington
Indiana
F. E. Baker
Indianapolis
Fifth Street
Judge Baker
County Orders Law Signed by Governor Durbin
The bill for paying outstanding county orders becomes law after Governor Durbin's signature. This measure ends a long debated issue of great interest to residents across many counties in the state.
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Durbin
Death of Chas Elmer in Marion Soldiers Home Barrack
Chas Elmer formerly of LaPorte and 147th New York regiment died in barrack 11 at Marion Iod Soldiers Home at 7 am Saturday. He had been drinking and rumors say morphine was taken in a personal crisis. Elkhart police commissioners hired ex-Sergeant Dunbar as patrolman at 50 dollars monthly. he had previously earned 60 dollars as sergeant and was ousted after quarrels with officers.
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Chas. Elmer
147Th New York Regiment
LaPorte
Marion
Jon
Elkhart
Dunbar
Recital by Mrs. Roach at Berry Home
Music teacher Mrs. Mary E. Roach will present a students recital Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs George W Berry on East Lincoln Avenue. Seventeen pupils and several amateurs will participate. An excellent program has been arranged. Hotel Burned at Cape Noma in November reaches Portland reports. Mor ton Stevens formerly of Goshen may have been residing there. E H Stevens has not heard from his son since last November.
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W. H. Sims
Fifth Street
W.B Kreider
Frankfort
Sims
Mary E. Roach
George W. Berry
East
Lincoln Avenue
Riverside
Cape Noma
Portland
Oregon
Morton Stevens
Goshen
E. H. Stevens
Fort Wayne Seeks 1902 G A R Encampment
At the Indiana G A R state encampment meeting to be held in Logansport in May Fort Wayne will push to secure the 1902 encampment. Fort Wayne soldiers say they have strong support to win the prize.
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Indiana
G. A. BR
Logansport
Fort Wayne
Mrs Blicks Costume at Washington Inaugural Ball
The Chicago Record notes Mrs A L Brick of South Bend wore light blue satin brocade with lace and pearl embroidery. The robin returns despite March storms as the sparrow chases it, leaving red breasts cold in tree tops. Indiana Associated Dukes hold first annual meeting at the Danison House Indianapolis with W H Ragan of Goshen Times on the program.
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Washington
Chicago Record
A. L. Brick
South Bend
Indiana Associated Dukies
Danison House
Indianapolis
Pspere
W. H. Ragan
Goshen Times
Fort Wayne Man Missing With 12000 Found in Nebraska Ranch
Israel Measler of Fort Wayne reported missing and thought murdered for twelve thousand dollars he carried. He was located in Nebraska where he owns a ranch and had taken the money with him. A meeting of Op. 11 U. R. E. P. is set for Wednesday evening March 6 at 7 30. Members urged to attend.
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Hamilton
Water and Light
West Side
C. E. Katz
Garvin
Troyer
Kronk
Kohler
Finance and Claims
City National Bank
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Chariton
Bberly
Leasons
Fobes
Israel Measler
Fort Wayne
Nebraska
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Court House
Jesutor
Ferrall
Sheriff Elliott
Banko
Briggs House
Gov. Durbin
Indian Spolls
Wm. Reynolds
Charles McNulty
John Talbott
Harrison Street
Eliott
Allen
Lake Lore
McNulty
Riley
Hilcott
Hoosierdam
Bunky Allen
Allott
Third Street
Wilson Roose
Justice Farrell
L. F. Shhenk
Fred Vallance
Henry Hazel
Nicholas J. Goodman
Lucinda Goodman
Commissioners’ Court
Morrow Road
Lantz
Court Park
George Marksell
Ed McClaren
Wauseon
Ohio
Bikbart
Sims Dytoz
Flynn
Eikhart County
Pseumonia
Ifllaerts
Mishawaka
Wabash
Orpheus
Indianapo
Pecin
A. J. Stahl
Council
Water Works and Light Committee
Stahl
Daahlel
Maurice Barkey
Wolfe
Barkey
Chr
Busse
John Snobarger
Noah Rensberger
Geo. F. Alderman
Abram Peck
Moses D. Hartman
Geo. R Bungay
Eberly
Charton
Mesers. Slate, Troyer
Kenosha
Belvidere
Waukegan
Evanston
P D Harding
Guowshee
Zera
Messrs. Kohler
Bsck
A. Powers
Isabelle Croxton
Angola
Black
Ft. Wayne Electric Co
Goshen Heat & Power Co
Kobler
Stonex
Miller & Drake
Drake
Barrison
Ned By Fire
Winamac
Ft. Wayne
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