Foiled by Bridge Tender in Jersey Kidnap Attempt
Mrs. Thomas H. Watson formerly Madge Wickham Watson tried to abduct her two children from Highland Beach, aided by a revolver threat. A bridge tender and police intervened, the officer arrested Watson, and custody was awarded to her husband Thomas H. Watson.
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New York
Thomas HW Watson
Madge Weitham
W. We Weekham
Watson
Long Branch
Thomas i Watson
Broadway
AL Reilly
New York and
New Jersey Telephone Company
Mrs. Watson
Wormal
Highland Beach
N J
Thomas II Watson
News board sues over paste-board patent claim
Special suit filed in federal court by the National News Board Company of New York against the Elkhart Egg Case Company alleging infringement of a patent procedure for manufacturing paste-board from old newspapers. A perpetual restraining order is sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National News Board Company of
New York
Elkhart Egg Case Company
Runaway Horses End Safe Near Rock Run Bridge
Ora Fuller, a Rogers & Wilson salesman, narrowly escaped injury in a morning runaway. Driving a wagon loaded with planos and organs, two frightened horses bolted eastward across Lincoln avenue and the Rock Run bridge. Fuller clung to the reins until the horses slowed and stopped, suffering blistered hands but no serious harm. The animals later halted near the Rogers & Wilson store without further damage.
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Ora Fuller
Rogers 4
Wilson
Lincoln Avenue
Rock Run Bridge
John Himebaugh
East Gothen
Milford Defeats Tonawandas In Turbulent Ball Game
A chaotic Red Men’s grounds clash ended 3 to 1 with Milford favored despite persistent crowd unrest. Umpire decisions sparked dispute as players clashed after the game, with Tonawandas alleging Milford sought an unfair fight.
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Red Men's Grounds
Tonawandas
Milford
Goshen
Tarawandas
Former Goshen Man Crushed In Harvey Factory Accident
Arthur Reger, a Goshen native formerly employed by Standard Bar company, was crushed between lathes at the Austin Tool Machine Company factory in Harvey Illinois. He suffered multiple broken ribs and severe injuries with poor prospects for recovery. Jerome Schrock reports the incident and adds local musician Chas V. Gowen of Goshen plays at the Park theater amid union staffing tensions in Indianapolis.
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Arthur Reger
Standard Bar Company
Austin Toad Machene Company
Harvey, Ill
Mis Maries
Goshen
Jerome Schrock
Indianapolis
Chas, V. Gowing
Park Theater
County Council Tightens Budgets Amid Reappointments
The county council met in regular session with most members present. They debated budget estimates for the prior year and planned cuts to several county officers' requests. Lou W. Vail was reappointed county attorney for another year at 500 per annum, with no contest. Miscellaneous items included a reward offer for an Anler theft suspect and prompts on recent thefts and the Harry Waters case.
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John Cook
Elkhart
W. Walker
Goshen
Cook
Petoskey
Walker
Milburn
Daniel Zok
Lou W. Vail
Baseball players Vickers and Everett clash led to arrests
In Milford and Tonawanda, Pitcher Vickers and Chas Everett faced Justice Court actions after a dispute outside Ulery's billiard hall. Vickers pleaded guilty to assault and battery and paid $11 in fines. Everett was found guilty in a separate case and also fined $11 with an appeal filed to the circuit court.
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Vickers
Milford
Chas
Everett
Tonawanda
Ulery
Billard Hall
Marshal Self
Jsan
Ferrall-Searer
Justice Young
Jay
Mayor Deah
H. Dalka
Shade trees and pumping engine purchases dominate Goshen council
The Goshen city council approved a shade tree ordinance requiring trees to be planted by May 1 1901 and discussed a 6 000 000 gallon Holly pumping engine at 24000 with contract to be drawn by the city attorney and water works and light committee.
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Deahl
Hrothers
Council Chamber
Black
Supt. Dill
Marshal Self
Sexton Minger
Wolfe
Garfield Avenue
Main Street
Water Works and Light Committee
Gowing
South Ninth Street
Monroe
Purl
Purlani
Troyer
Kohler
Willhulay
Hamilton
Dill
City Furnish Foundation
Helmer
Kronk
Lowry
Garvin
Kobler
Goshen
Butterfield
Ver Joins Democratic Ticket Support in St Joseph County
Hon Jos G Ver of South Bend declares opposition to imperialism and will vote the Democratic ticket in November for the first time. He offers to serve as a speaker in a letter to Mayor Taggart. Frank and Mrs Arnold of this city report a letter from their son Naval Cadet Clarence Arnold at Kobe Japan mentioning his ship Theregon and repairs before sailing for China.
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Jos. G. Ver
South Bend
St. Joe County
Taggart
Frank Arnold
Clarence Arnold
Kobe
Japan
Chins
Mrs Maude Shively Sues for Damages Over Record Publication
Mrs Maude Shively of Kondiusko county sues for 10000 alleging conspiracy against two proprietors Elias Hively and Toby Abora over a Silver Lake Record publication.
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Maude Shively
Kondiusko County
Silver Lake
Whitmer Returns Home Amid Health Improvement
H. R. Whitmer, who had been west for his health, arrived home this afternoon. His condition has improved and he is likely to stay there for some time.
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H. R. Whitmer
West
Hs Health
Repevin Trial Continues Before Justice Redfield
The trial in which Sears Gardner is interested, previously set for hearing yesterday in Michigan before Justice Redfield, was continued to next Monday.
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Sears Gardner
Justice Redfield
Michigan
Vest and spectacles found on Elkhart river bank
I M Carpenter found a vest, pair of spectacles and a box of eye salve on the Elkhart river bank yesterday. No owner has been found. The Vergin Fence Post Co started their factory at full force this morning with many large orders to fill.
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I. M. Carpenter
Elkhart River
Vergin Fence Post Co
Newspaper rancor over political honesty and misrepresentation
The article laments biased coverage of the Bryan meeting in South Bend by Goshen News and Goshen Times, cites alleged lies from rival papers, and notes H C Dodge not seeking independent candidacy for judge while claiming the Democrat published uncertain notices without inquiry.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
South Bend
Goshen News
Goshen Tims
News
The
Times
Newa and Times
Elkhart
H.C. Dodge
Dodge
Tue Democrat
Goshen
Dale Wins Democratic Nomination in Iowa 10th District
Boone Iowa reports Col Robert F Dale is the Democratic nominee for Congress in Iowa 10th district. The scene at his nomination featured a large crowd applauding at his home and a lively band. The piece notes regional political talk and events including Shively Mount debate plans and a minstrel Jubilee in Elkhart.
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Robert F. Dale
Boone
Iowa
Anthony Defrees
Gosaben
Congress
Col
Republicans Hold Township Convention Tonight
A Republican township convention is scheduled tonight with a tendency to nominate Valentine Berkey for trustee amid strong opposition. With about six candidates considered the party has not yet found a suitable man for the trustee post.
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Valentine Berkey
Woman Dies After Rattlesnake Bite in Pear Valley
Mrs Nancy Wesse of Pear Valpar Aiso was bitten by a rattlesnake yesterday and died after five hours of agony. Donovan At Anderson reports: C. W. Donovan of Goshen won bicycle races yesterday at Anderson, placing third in the mile open with a time of 2:21.
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Nancy Wesse
Pear Valparaiso
Anderson
C. W. Donovan
Goshen
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Jersey Coast
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Milefured
Harvey
Dil
Council
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Vail
Moacrage
General Grint
William Heidbrink
Attica
Ind
Nina Bickel
Mr. Vail
Chatten
Mikesell
Longcliff
J. M. Anler
Auburn N.Y
PawPaw, Mich
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Eli French
Nles
Harry Waters
Justice Courts
Marsha Self
Peters
Mortuary Record
Ganger
Issec Ganger
Chicago Avenue
West Side
West Oshen
Cur
Ruth
Loren Culp
Union Township
Yellow Creek
Hostetter
Ira Hostettler
Millersburg
Hostettler
Finance and Claims
Finance and Claims Committee
Awount
Fifth Street
Charlton
W. K. Helmer
Holly Co
Lockport, N. Y
Flity Furnish Foundation
Treasury
Mr. Hamilton
Finance Committee
Dash
Lake Shore
Hesleo
Vo Treasuer
Sexton Cemetery
Ieach
City Board of Health
Bae
Lapeckee
Ih R Worthington CO
Mr. Orr Foc Hryan
Mr. Lodge
Col. Dale
Shively
Democratic State Central Committee
B F. Shively
Gov. Mount
Jen
Packard
Wm. H. Weat
Lew Sully
Billy van
Buckien Opera House
Weat
Arkansas
Vermont
Donovan
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