Eleven Die In Fort Wayne Hotel Fire at New Aveline
Fort Wayne fire early Sunday morning killed eleven known dead and left many missing with eighteen injured When the New Aveline burned witnesses described helpless victims as flames and smoke filled the wooden hotel Rescue squads and Indiana National Guard aided the search for bodies Identification hinges on a room case owner Fred N Stevens says should be found intact Among the dead are J E Bilis Carson Pirie Scott Chicago J W Deviney Crawford Lehman Philadelphia and Mary Burkett Mishawaka Orphans Home Other victims include R B Trible Dallas and Frank Baxter Auburn with numerous guests and staff unaccounted for
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bilis
Carson, Pirie Scott & Coe
Goshen
Elkhart
Lyman Campbell
Eilkhart Lodge of Elks
Clarence Snoak
Studebaker Company
South Bend
Mrs. S
Aveline
Ft. Wayne
Ankenbruck
R. B. Trible
Dallas
Tex
Frank Baxter
Auburn
Ind
Indiana National Guard
Hanly
Fred N. Stevens
R. 8. Johnson
Pana
Ill
J. B. Miller
Sheboygan
Falls
Wis
J. EB. Bilis
Carson
Pirle, Scott & Co
Chicago
W. A. Pitcher
8. F. Bowser & Co
J. W. Deviney
Crawford & Lehman
Philadelphia
Morris Hirsch
I. Hirach
Howard Club
Mary Burkett
Judge Willis Brown Speaks on Boyville in Goshen at Jefferson Theatre
A large Sunday crowd at the Jefferson Theatre heard Judge Willis Brown of Salt Lake City speak on Boyville in Goshen. The audience, including many boys and parents, filled the lower floor as Brown urged his plan, illustrated the saloon issue, and began a local fund for Bayville Goshen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyville
Jefferson Theatre
Judge Brown
Bayville
Judge Lindsay
Denver
Col
Indianapolis
Brown
Goshen
Railroad Victim Identified Yet Unnamed In Death
The body of an unknown man killed by the Lake Shore railway west of Millersburg on Saturday morning is held at the Silver morgue with no prospects of identification. No clues exist to locate the deceased's relatives. unless identified soon, remains will be interred at the expense of Elkhart township.
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Lake Shore
Millersburg
Silver
Elkhart Township
Thornton Beats Nusbaum In Fast 14 2 Balk Line Match
In Indianapolis at the Board of Trade billiard parlors on Saturday night Ross Thornton defeated W C Nusbaum 200 to 196 in the 14 2 balk line tournament. The match ranks among the fastest games on record and establishes Thornton as a strong amateur cue artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ross Thornton
W. C. Nusbaum
Board of Trade
Recital by Miss Salisbury Pupils at Rogera Wilgon’s
Miss Salisbury’s pupils gave a 16-number musical recital above Rogera Wilgon’s music store on Saturday evening. The event featured a vocal solo by Miss Marietta Meyer. About 100 people attended, and the pupils showed considerable talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Salisbury
Rogera & Wilgon
Marietta Meyer
Miller Visits Plymouth to Rally Veterans Back Congressional Bid
C. W. Miller spoke to a gathering of old soldiers in Plymouth as part of his bid ahead of the upcoming Republican convention. The Plymouth Tribune endorses Miller and highlights his visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Plymouth
Plymouth Tribune
C. W. Miller
Tribune
Springbrook Season Opens With 14-Inning Baseball thriller
Springbrook Park opened its baseball season Sunday afternoon as Evansville faced South Bend. A large crowd witnessed a 14 inning contest won by South Bend 3 to 2, highlighting a dramatic early season clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springbrook
Springbrook Park
Evansville
South Bend
Frank's Condition Unchanged at Epworth Hospital
A telephone message from Epworth hospital in South Bend reports no change in the condition of Charles Edward Frank, with recovery appearing very improbable.
Test Run Fire Alarm Response at Main and Douglas
At 6 30 Sunday evening marshal Self activated a test fire alarm from station 3 at Main and Douglas. The department responded in two minutes.
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Marshal Self
Main and
Douglas Streets
Booming Doll Eikhart Demencrata Vie for County Commissioner
Gen Doll, a former candidate, leads a county commissioner race as Eikhart and Demencrata challenge him. The contest centers on local governance and district support with Doll seeking another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booming Doll
Eikhart Demencrata
Gen. Doll
Goshen Band To Open Air Concerts If Funds Are Raised
Goshen plans a summer series of open air concerts by the Rogers Goshen band if about 500 dollars is raised to cover weekly expenses. Director George W. Roscoe will canvass businessmen tomorrow morning for subscriptions to fund the concerts through next fall. Roscoe says players must be paid and expects to announce the concert plan soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goshen
Rogers Goshen
George W. Roscoe
Businessmen Air Manufacturers
Roscoe
Mishawaka Worker Killed Crossing Lake Shore Tracks
Louis Bosbyn a Mishawaka Woolen Mills employee was struck and killed by passenger train No 20 while attempting to cross the Lake Shore in Mishawaka Saturday night. His companion Emile DeFriese escaped unharmed. The accident occurred near a straight section with no curve, and the coroner's inquiry followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Bosbyn
Lake Shore
Mishawaka
Bosbyn
Hobart & Jones
Mortuary notices from Crescent and nearby deaths
Waterman-Leroy infant dies two weeks old in Crescent as funeral services and Oak Ridge burial follow. John Gale Trumhour aged eight dies at West Side home with funeral set for Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Orville D Miner 20 years 11 months dies at his parents home 418 First Street with Wednesday 2 30 p m funeral. J N Inbody 60 dies near Waterford of consumption with 10 30 a m Wednesday service at Christian church and Violet cemetery burial. Mary C M Pontius widow of Henry Pontius dies at home near Jimtown age 84 with funeral conducted by Rev Brenneman and South Prairie cemetery burial. Advertisers push Star Grocery Club House brand goods with satisfaction guarantee.
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Trumphour
John Gale Trumphour
Freyberger
Oak Ridge Cemetery
Miner
Orville D. Miner
Lugiua P. Miner
Flist Street
Heas
Huber
Violett
Pontius
Mary C. M. Pontius
Henry Pontius
Jimtown
Mishawaka
Edgar H. Pontius
Kokomo
H. Pontius
Dunlaps
H. J. Pontius
Billingham
Wash
Amanda Dodge
Hattie Moore
Daniel Brenneman
Goshen
South Prairie Street
Elkhart
TruAnt Officer Re elected as County Education Board
The county board of education met at the office of County Superintendent Weav er and reelected truant officers. Jesse L. Heefner was re elected without opposition to serve in cities and incorporated towns. O Craig of Harrison township defeated Charles Myers for country districts post. A resolution called for Goshen as the site for the coming county institute in late August. A committee of Learning, Showalter and Blocher will decide the annual county commencement with about 100 expected graduates.
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Weaver
Jesse L. Heefner
Heefner
O. Craig
Harrison Township
Charles Myers
Clinton Township
Craig
Myers
Goshen
Elkhart
Learning
Showalter
Blocher
County court grants saloon licenses in Goshen and Elkhart
May term opens with all commissioners present. Licensees John Snobarger George S. Smith Edward A. Rommel of Goshen and Clarence R. McGraw Charles G. Magley of Elkhart receive licenses without opposition. Mishawaka Orphans Home board asks continued support and opposes a Dunlaps orphanage. Bridges proposed in Elkhart and Concord townships with estimated costs ranging from 450 to 2000 dollars. Marriage licenses issued to Jacob Walter Carter and Minnie Baker after ceremony by S. S. Whisler J. P.
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John Snobarger
George S. Smith
Edward A. Rommel
Goshen
Clarence R. McGraw
Charles G. Magley
Elkhart
Mishawaka
Dunlaps
Learning
Elkhart Township
Rock Run
Puterbaugh
Concord Township
Stauffer Ditch
Jacob Walter Carter
Minnie Baker
South Bend
Promotions Hit Goshen Force On Local Lines
The Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana Railway announces promotions in Goshen with Wilbur Drake named an expressuin and Albert Stage and Albreet Freese promoted on the Goshen city line. Syracuse High graduates three Blanche Keby Jay Gordy Preston Miles. Commencement held at the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, South Bend & Northern Indiana Railway Company
Goshen
Wilbur Drake
Albert Stage
Albreet Freese
Goshen City
Syracuse
Syracuse High School
Blanche &Keby
Jay Gordy
Preston H. Miles
Methodist Church
Auto Police Issue General Order At Heikhart
Authorities in Heikhart issue a general order to drivers directing them to meet the maximum speed limit and observe road rules amid a crackdown on traffic violations. The proclamation emphasizes safety and stricter enforcement.
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Autolats
Heikhart
Talbot petitions rehearing on disbarment appeal
John W Talbot of South Bend with LaPorte Mayor Darrén seeks rehearing in the Indiana appellate court after the Supreme Court reversed Judge Dodge in disbarment proceedings. The court kept LaPorte County jurisdiction despite Talbot not being admitted locally or a resident, and ruled against separate trials and venue changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Talbot
South ‘Bend
Darrén
LaPorte
Indiana
Judge Dodge
Elkhart
Dodge
Dikhart County
Talbot
LaPorte County
Death of Dorothy Evans prompts ban on street skating
Dorothy Evans, daughter of Rev. W. W. Evans, died after a Friday skating accident in Wheaton. Report says she fell while skating on a public thoroughfare, possibly due to a cement defect or broken skate, with bystanders witnessing the fall. Her death spurred immediate calls to stop street skating nationwide.
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Dorothy Evans
W. W. Evans
Goshen
Chicago
Wheaton
How Circus Was Secured in Goshen
The Ringling circus agreed to perform only after bill poster Charles Krutz secured contracts for license fees, rent, and water supply costs. The city license is 25 dollars and the county auditor may charge 5 to 25 dollars per performance, potentially 10 to 50 dollars in this case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Krutz
Ringling Circus
Goshen
Elkhart
Local man Ruskey dies by suicide in LaPorte home
Despondent over ill health Julius Rushkuskey known as Ruskey shoots himself in a LaPorte residence. He dies from a double barrel shotgun blast delivered with the gun pressed to his face in a small bedroom off the kitchen.
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Julius Rushkuskey
of Ruskey
LaPorte
Gift presented to Elkhart County Auditor Ellis portrait
Elkhart county by Auditor Batchelor receives a large framed picture of Dr. E W H Ellis the first Elkhart county auditor who served 1841 to 1850 and 1857 to 1865 The portrait was donated by his daughter Mrs Nettle S Hawks of Toledo Ellis also served as state auditor from 1850 to 1863.
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Elkhart County
Batchelor
E. W. H. Ellis
Nettle S. Hawks
Toledo
Ellis
Council Meeting Tonight to Award Fifth Street Pavement Contract
The common council meets in regular session tonight to award the pavement contract for Fifth Street from the L, 9, & M, 8 tracks to Main Street. Bids will be submitted for asphalt macadam pavement.
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Common Council
Fifth Street
Main Street
Had Big Matinee at Jefferson Par tello stock company
One of the biggest matinees ever given at the Jefferson was the Par tello stock company's aetereene of The College Girl Saturday. The Playhouse was filled with children.
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The
Jefferson
Partello Stock Company
Assessors Finish Work as Board Reviews Assessment
Township assessors are finishing their work while the board of review plans a June meeting to go over the assessment details. The gathering aims to finalize values and resolve any outstanding items before finalization.
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Board of Review
Fisher Loses Milford Saloon License Bid
J W Fisher, Milford saloon license applicant, is defeated in Kosciusko county commissioners court as Milford moves toward temperance. The report notes adverse sentiment and political opposition, with mentions of weather and local advertisements shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisher
J. W. Fisher
Milford
Reymonstrance
Kosciusko County Commissioners
Moorman and Miller Face Early or Late Convention Call
The article notes Moorman and Miller as the only declared candidates for a congressional nomination. Moorman plans to defer the convention date to seven county airmen to sign the call, while Miller expresses confidence in securing the nomination. Some Republicans favor an early convention, others a late one to allow entry by other hopefuls.
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Moorman
Mr. Miller
Mighawaka
Miller
Various Whitley and Noble County Local Items
Huntington counts 2,832 pupils a drop from last year while Pennville faults unsafe school buildings. Portland pioneer William Saunders dies. O Gandy Co to build $8000 grain elevators at South Whitley. Morrse couple of War-saw mark 65th anniversary. J J Brown rises to millionaire in Spokane from Collamer roots. Woman's Board to start Bible school at Angola. Ashley Mfg in receivership after John F. Coss filing. US leases 60 acres near Wabash for militia rifle range. 60 more B&O workers laid off to total ~200. Kendallville school age 1,115 down from 1,129. city population >5,000. Noble county carp lakes dying. health officials asked. Garrett WCTU cleans alleys. treasury exhausted, ladies step in. Garrett claims nation’s largest number of annual births per city. Treta Bracht, 6, dies in Midland explosion caused by 13 lb dynamite thawing oven. mother seriously hurt.
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Huntington
Pennville
William Saunders
Portland
O. Gandy & Co
South Whitley
J. J. Morrse
Warsaw
J. J. Brown
Collamer
Whitley County
Spokane
Wash
Woman's Board of Missions of the Christian Church
Angola
Ashley Mfg. Co
Ashley
John F. Coss
United States
Frank Tobias
Wabash
Garrett
Kendallville
Noble County
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Treta Bracht
Old Horse Dies As Family Mourns In Chicago
Fragmented obituary notes the death of a beloved family horse named Old Horne. It mentions ownership by a Mr. Snyder and attendance at a funeral in North Bal, with several unreadable names and distant locations cited as friends and relatives.
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Horne
Bob
Chicago
John Be
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Fort Wayne
Aveline Hotel
Willis Brown
Nusbaum
Mortuary Record
Telmo
Club House
Star Grocery
J.B. Baker
Shifter & Bon
Flossie Jones
C. C. Craig
Ment
Commissioners’ Court
Justice
Ligonier
Goshen Manufacturing Company
Whisler
J. P
Jacob’ Snyder
Funerar
Mra. A. .C
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