Indiana Politician Appointed Minister to Honduras
The president plans to appoint James F. Statesman of Peru to the rank of minister in the foreign service at a salary of ten thousand dollars yearly. He will be sent to Honduras or Nicaragua. Starke County Democrat notes Kelley of Indianapolis campaigned for Moorman’s GOP congressional nomination. Rochester Sentinel laments lack of Republican action to place print paper on the free list.
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Peru
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Honduras
Nicaragua
Starke County
Indianapolis
Warsaw
Moorman
Congress
A. L. Brick
Tom Marshall
Indiana
Marshall
Jim ‘Watson
Rochester Sentinel
Cannon
Jim Watson
Charlie Landis
Crumpacker
Indianapolis Streets Opened To Provide Jobs
Unemployed crowds in Indianapolis forced city authorities to create street work amid a severe downturn. Only about one in twenty applicants could be employed as panic mood persisted. Republicans offered no comment, contrasting with 1894 when they blamed Democrats for the 1893 tariff panic.
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Indianapolis
Riot and money fuel contests at Chicago Republican convention
The Chicago gathering on June 16 draws more contested delegations than any prior convention. Southern states supply most contenders as Taft Foraker and Fairbanks vie for votes amid reports of large spending and widespread lobbying. Riots and accusations of fraud color the backdrop as parties question the event’s value.
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Chicago
South
Taft
Foraker
Fairbanks
Expensive Proposition in Rival Newspaper Venture
The Elkhart Review notes costly efforts by Frank Glazer, Michigan state treasurer in misfortunes, to promote the Ann Arbor News-Argus as a rival to the established paper. The venture ran up debts of about 18,000 and 3,000 on a press and linotype while selling for 6,275 at auction, showing substantial loss and political incentive.
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Elkhart Review
Frank Glazer
Michigan
Ann Arbor
W News-Argus
Pala
Aera
Horror grows as nine bodies found in Guiness farm mystery
LaPorte Indiana May 7 a grim farm mystery deepens with four more corpses unearthed in a barn yard and traced to trunks consigned to Mrs Belle Guiness of LaPorte. Draymen testify trunks and boxes were hauled to the Guiness home and Chicago police were asked to help identify victims.
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LaPorte
Ind
Guiness Farm
Chicago
Hight
Guiness
Belle Guiness
Nine Cadavers Found at Guiness Farm Trench
Sheriff Smultger and assistants uncovered nine corpses at the Guiness farm after a morning and afternoon search. Three pits yielded a woman and two men, with seven male remains overall. Witnesses report heavy trunks and boxes moved to the house, then carried away after dark, with trunks described as old and heavy.
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Guiness Farm
Cartier
Coses
John A. Welker
Leo Wade
Guiness
HMIG
Clyde Sturgla
Foxter & de Garmo
Wade
Uiness
Sturgis
Guinena
Man Leaves After Warning in Dispute
Witness recounts a confrontation where an individual says they were told to mind their own business and to leave others alone, prompting the person to walk away. No further details on location or parties are provided.
Mrs Guiness Linked to Graves and Trunk Shipments
Police probes tied to Mrs Guiness amid reports of trunks sent from Chicago to her farm and suspicions of murders. Evidence points to a conspiracy involving Lamphere and associates as investigators weigh motives and insurance angles.
Willful hands in Geenti case trigger autopsy findings
Autopsy results in the Geenti case reveal mutilation of multiple bodies by a suspected single assailant. Investigators at the Gilness farm describe extensive digging near the house and yard, with clues pointing to recent disturbance of turf and possible burial remains. A long-running search targets nearby ground as authorities pursue the mystery of a missing family.
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Andres
Ted
Andrew Helgelelu
Ask Helgelelu
Geenti
Hoelgclein
Ty Lg Fe
William Meyer
Fegs
Ber Meyer
Pers
Witke
Gilness Farm
Swen Bikda
Giainess
Swan Sorenson
Harmon for Governor
In Columbus on May 7 the Ohio Democratic convention nominated Judson Harmon of Cincinnati for governor amid fierce factionalism and endorsed Willam J. Bryan for president. A full state ticket was named with ex Governor James E. Campbell named US senator supporter delegates chosen for the national convention.
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Columbus
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
United States
Cleveland
Willam J. Bryan
James E. Campbell
Tom Johnson
Wis Atlee Pomerene
Canton
Harmon
Denver
Phnform
Ad Pted
Endiadeo
Peferendun
Amd Jaen
Emperor Francis Joseph Faces Royal Visit in Vienna
Francis Joseph arrives in Vienna to greet royal personages arriving for the justice ceremonies in two months. The event signals a formal welcome by the emperor amid preparations for a significant royal audience.
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Francis Joseph
Viena
Emperor Francis Joseph Jett Schoombrann
Vienna
Hirst
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the Jefferson Tomorrow Night
Kelley company's bill features the Stevens on adaptation of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde with Richard Mansfield's historic Jefferson debut echoed in Goshen. Special acts include dogs Anna Mar v in's voice and motion pictures. Tickets are 10 20 cents with some front seats at 30.
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Kelley Co
Jefferson
Robert Louis Stevenson
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Kelley Company
Richard Mansfield
Anna Marvin
Bridge repair proposals sought by Elkhart County Indiana
Elkhart County Board of Commissioners announces sealed bids for multiple bridge and arch repairs and new constructions in various townships including Middlebury, Bango, Concord, Benton, Clive, Jefferson, Union, Goshen and Washington. Bids due June 4, 1908 with bonds and affidavits as required. The county reserves right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of Commissioners
Elkhart County
Indiana
Auditor's
Middlebury Township
North Fork
Little Elkhart River
Bango Township
Bango Creek
Jamestown
Concord Township
Yellow Creek
Govhen
Mishawaka
Dunlands Road
Benton Township
Richville Church
Clinton Township
Dry Run
Millersburg
Clive Township
Bargo Township
Paulus
Myron D. Miller
Jefferson Township
Pine Creek
Elkhart Township
Rock Run
Fish Lake
Union Township
Wagner Ditch
Jackson Township
Old Channel
Turkey Reek
Wakarusa
Balmertown
Holland Road
Bristol Road
York Township
Township
Vistula
Middlebury Road
Ulery Ditch
Brown’s Schoolhouse
Phillips’ Corner
Cripe’s
Goshen
D. O. Batchelor
Local Notes and Socials From Our Town
Harry Stutsman visits Chicago and several residents travel nearby. The community reports gatherings, launches, and visitors including Ruth Sudborough in Blissfield and Deley Baker in Goshen. A May Pole dance is planned at the Mosier opera house for May 6.
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Harry Stutsman
Chicago
Edgar Cathcart
Mottville
Mich
John Super
H. F. Roth
South Bend
Frank Adams
Ruth Sudborough
Blissfield
Roy Leist
Goshen
Edna Menges
Elsie Cox
Angola College
A. E. Weaver
Lawrence McTurnan
James Congdon
Finley Nicholson
Elkhart
Clare Hermance
Mosier Opera
J. F. Cathcart
Opera House
Remodeling underway at Express Company building
The building occupied by the America Express Company is undergoing remodeling. Workers update the structure and facilities, aiming to modernize offices and improve accessibility. Local officials note ongoing disruption to nearby traffic and business activity.
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The
America Express Company
Latta Dies One Year Ago Today
Notice marks the first anniversary of the death of Charles C. Latta. The brief notice notes his passing and commemorates the date of his death with a concise remembrance.
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Charles C. Latta
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