Indicted ex City Clerk Wolfe faces four counts in embezzlement
Grand jury returns a four count indictment charging ex City Clerk Israel D. Wolfe with embezzling 1590.37 in public funds. Wolfe is jailed awaiting counsel as Judge Ferrall sets a Monday 9 AM deadline for legal representation. Local court actions also note divorce filings, quiet title action, dam overflow land seizure, and criminal cases set for trial.
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Israel D. Wolfe
Wilson
George A. Beck
Ferrall
James MS. Dodge
Wolfe
Dodge
Walfe
Narrow escape in Winchester Flats fire in New York
M Batchelor of New York writes his father in this city describing a near fatal smoke event in the Winchester sixteens fire on Monday morning. Tenants fled seven story Tenants scrambled to the fire escape as smoke filled the building from a delicatessen shop. All escaped unharmed though several women needed help. Damages to the block and shops total about 15000 dollars. James B R Keene owner. this is the fourth fire in the building's history.
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W. N. Batchelor
New York
W. Batchelor
Mr. Batchelor
Mr. Chase
New York Sun
Fifty-seventh Street
Ninth Avenue
Winchester
Windermere
James BR. Keene
Filth at Court Square Sparks Filibuster Over Racks
South, west and north side residents threaten legal action over horse hitching racks and filth in court square. They claim health hazards and demand removal unless cleanliness improves, while farmers argue removal would hurt rural trade. Council to consider in Session St Neppanee.
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Court Square
Johnson Cashier Plotted Bank Raid At First National
Nrts Michigan March 14. Fever heat over the First National bank failure centers on cashier Johnson who allegedly forged T L Williamson of St Joseph for 20000 and E S Badger of the Niles Milling Co for a sum. He transferred all property to evade capture and is said to have lost 40000 on the race track. Depositors fear losses and officials worry of a panic as arrest efforts press on with reports Johnson fled with Fred Stevens. President Lacey of the wrecked bank has gone to Chicago and several Niles businesses may fail due to the collapse.
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Nrts
Mich
Specia
First National Bank
Johnson
T. L. Williamson
St. Joseph
E. 8. Badger
Niles Miling Co
Selden
Fred Stevens
South Dakota
Lacey
Chicago
Niles
Crusade Filed Against Applicants in LaGrange
Remonstrances have been filed against Jos. M. Archer and Geo. Calvin formerly of Ligonier as part of a campaign in LaGrange on March 14. The item notes a crusade against sessionkeepers and lists the two named individuals.
Goshen Man Loses Domestic Ties After Second Marriage
Joseph F. Andrews a Goshen widower who married Sarah Camp in Elkhart faced family strife as stepchildren clashed with him. He was authorized to remove his belongings from the Camp Andrews home and now lives on Middlebury street in Elkhart. He cites late marriages and stepchildren as undesirable amid creditor troubles.
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Joseph F. Andrews
Sarah Camp
Elkhart
Frank
Frank and Then Justice Brumbaugh
Andrews
Wolfe
Middlebury Street
Elbart
Goshen
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Wilson in Pittsburg hospital
Telegram reports the death of Mrs Elizabeth Wilson aged 60 after an operation in a Pittsburg hospital. She lived in Goshen 24 years after coming from Cassopolis Michigan. Survivors include daughters Mrs Arthur Smith of Pittsburg and Mrs Herbert Breininger of Chicago and son Merrill E Wilson of Elkhart. Her husband the late Presbyterian minister George Wilson died in 1876.
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Elizabeth Wilson
Pitteburg
Arthur H. Smith
Pittaburg
George Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
Smith
Pittsburg
Herbert Breininger
Chicago
Merrill E. Wilson
Elkhart
Verna Lima Wins Curiously 111 at Local Event
Last evening Verna daughter of Mrs W H Lima won curiously 111 while a doctor was summoned as she fell on the steps of a bank. Reports note Bias attends school regularly this week and the item requires confirmation before publication.
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Verna
W. H. Lima
Tragic Death of William Bender in Elkhart
William E Bender died suddenly in a rear room of the Schmidt saloon in Elkhart after drinking at the Commercial Cafe. Bartender James Geyer and H M Loomis found him in pain. Dr Thomas and Coroner Eisenbeiss attended. An inquest was held with no verdict released. apoplexy is suspected.
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William E. Bender
Chas
Schmidt
Elkhart
James Geyer
Schmidt Saloo
Bender
Mr. Geyer
Mr. Bender
H. M. Loomis
Dr. Thomas
Eisenbeins
Walley & Son
Bikhbart
Hotel Golden
Chicago
Eisenbeiss
Indianapolis News
Bohrer
Philippines
William Bohrer
Malallos Hil
Maallos
Cealing
Robrer
Rohrer
Lake Shore freight blockade broken after heavy traffic
The Lake Shore line ends a months long freight blockade as 500 new furniture cars arrive from Michigan City and shipments move in earnest. Officials report freight traffic at unprecedented levels with double the past lengths and frequent double header runs through Goshen, marking a significant system-wide improvement.
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Michigan City
Lake Shore
Goshen
Death of Mrs. Norman Shoup at Middlebury
Mrs. Norman Shoup aged 69 died at her home two miles north of Middlebury at 6 30 this morning from inflammation of the spinal cord. She leaves a husband and several siblings. The report also notes military matters with Thirtieth regiment deployment to the Presidio and various local anecdotes including a bullet from the battle of Chicamauga and health news from Chicago.
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Shoup
Norman Shoup
Middlebury
Presidio
San Francisco
Hencock
Indianapoli News
Tyler
Illness Update at South Seventh Street Home
Mrs. Judeon D. Oberholt is in critical condition at her home on South Seventh street. The attending physician doubts her recovery. War Library reports free light and water will be provided for the public library buildings in Mikhart.
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Judeon D. Oberholt
South Seventh Street
Mikhart
North Indiana M B Conference meets in Biwood next month
The North Indiana M B Conference with over 50 000 members covers Fort Wayne Goshen Kokomo Richmond Muncie and Warsaw districts. A prohibition reading circle will meet Friday evening March 15 in the council chamber to discuss Analogy Between the Abolition Movement and Prohibition Reform. Members who finished reading are urged to bring books and all temperance supporters are invited. Girl wanted immediately at 98 dollars.
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M. B. Converente
Biwood
Fort Wayne
Goshen
Kokomo
Richmond
Muncie
Warsaw
Prohibition
Council Chamber
Notable Local and National Dots in One Report
The piece lists U S totals for deaf mutes and the blind, a Logansport drayman named Wallace Gideon set to inherit 75 000 from a Nashville uncle, Qlem Studebaker a South Bend figure marking 70 and 50 years in town with a dinner for 200, Niles saloon crusade led by esbons rounds, Acting Mayor Sheehan ordering closing of slot machines gambling devices and poker rooms, Jaquith murder case defendant Louis Jequith set for trial in LaPorte county with Hugh McMuhen offering to defend, and Gov Nye informed of the attorney's voluntary services.
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United States
Wallace Gideon
Logansport
Nashville
Tenn
Qlem Studebaker
South Bend
Tippecanoe
Niles
Sheehen
Louis Jequith
Cooper
Trie
LaPorte County
Hugh McMuhen
Aurora
Ind
Jaquith
Nye
Indianapolis
Excursion season boosts trips by Big Four and Lake Shore
The summer schedule sees Big Four launching earlier Sunday excursions to St Joe and Benton Harbor with a 75 cent rate likely. Last year Sunday resort trips were strong and Indianapolis runs are planned. Lake Shore competes on St Joe routes via Warren and the Three with Chautauqua and Niagara Falls trips, plus Buffalo Pan American exposition tours. If travel signs hold, this summer will be a record breaker.
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Big Four
Lake Shore
St. Joe
Benton Harbor
Michigan
Indianapolis
Warren
Chautauqua
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
The Dukes Jester at Bucklen Delights Elkhart Crowd
Frederick Warde and company presented The Duke's Jester at the Bucklen in Elkhart drawing a large audience though critics noted uneven talent among cast including Elihu R. Spencer and Isabel Pengra seen last in Romeo. James J. Jaffries is slated for Friday and Black Patti next week. Stuart Robson plans She Stoops to Conquer at the Irwin on March 21 with strong advance audiences reported.
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Frederick Warde
Bucklen
Elkhart
Goshen
Mr. Warde
Elihu R. Spencer
Isabel Pengra
Carpenter
James J. Jaffries
Stuart Robson
the Irwin
Goldsmith
Robson
Stern
Excellent Prospects For Wheat In Indiana Region
Wheat conditions in northern Indiana show exceptional potential with aow covering the ground for weeks keeping fields in fine shape. Rye fares similarly and experts expect low risk from the wheat fly due to prolonged snow expected to kill eggs.
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Indiana
After July 1 stamp tax to be removed on many financial items
The article notes that after July 1 stamps will no longer be required on bank checks money orders telegraph and telephone receipts promissory notes cash certificates of deposit conveyances below 7500 mortgages and related financial and consumer items formerly burdened by the war tax.
New Laws Passed and Pending Bills Summary
At noon yesterday 259 bills were deposited with the secretary of state and many became acts. Seven remain in the governor's hands and likely will be decided after he returns from Anderson. In 1899 the state enacted 358 laws and approved large resolutions.
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Anderson
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Zoider
Court House Grist
Theodore J. Cripe
Edith May Merritt
Mocerry Divorce
Miller & Drake
St. Joesph & Elkhart Power Co
Herbert E. Bucklen
Mary Zitler
Anne Zaitler
Henry Zaitler
Longcliff
Henry Zeitler
Tomorro
Continental Fraterne! Union and Brash L. 8. & M
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Patit
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Grand Jury
Ita
Tuller J. Woot Ward
Cath
Sime
Harper
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E A. Dausman
Court House
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M. Batchelor
Winchester Flats
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Mennonite Brethren In Christ Converence
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McKinney Times
McKinley Times
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Eddie Jackson
Eddie Hea
Awee
Polices
la Grange
Chicago Amusement Co
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Mre
Isaae Oloseen
Milford
Bowser & Becknell Hospital
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L. Wuan
Geo'v
D. J. Miller
Andrew
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Gongra
Rosanna Ratz
Jacob Ratz
Gosaben
Boesing
Floyd Clawson
Hinton J. Peabody
Columumbia City
Koadueko
Will Matzdorf
Grand Radide
Wil- Yew Alwine
Goshen Lodge No. 12
Blero
Malatios Hill
Isaac Bender
Lake Shore Road
Toledo
Harry C. Dangler
Clover Leaf
Knights of Pythias and
Masons
Elka
Oliver Bender
Frank Bender
West Crawford Street
Louisa Bird
Beardeley Avenue
William Swinehart
Mary Bender
Water Street
John Watkins
Weat Water Street
Goshen Lodge No
Watkins
Mortuabry Record
Clyde Poyser
Thomas Graham
Grahem
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Mr. Lane
Jane Coombs
Royal ‘Alford
Royal Alford
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