Doman Held as WV Murder Suspect in Goshen
Sheriff Elliott reports tightening evidence against Newton J. Doman alias Van Wie, held in Goshen jail on murder and robbery links. US Marshal Pauldive to arrive to ID him. Doman denies Virginia presence, while aliases and alibi gaps raise scrutiny. Jail officials vow caution and await full facts before ruling.
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West Virginia
Goshen
Elliott
John T. Pauldive
U.S
Martinsburg
W. Va
Newton J. Doman
van Wie
Syracuse
Riskig
Chatten
Virginia
Dorian
May
Elkhart
Hilcott
Goshen Franchise Debated As Traction Company Plans Rise
The Goshen city council wavering on a franchise for the Goshen and Northern Indiana Traction Company delays persist as promoters refine grant terms. Contractors finish brick paving and plan an electric line east to LeGrang with Hatch expecting work to start in spring. A governor incident involving a corn shredder injury is also noted.
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Goshen and Northern Indiana Traction Company
Electric Railway Company
Hatch
LeGrang
Goshen
Boy of James McCammon Dies After Accident
The little son of James McCammon Sullivan who was accidentally shot by his father on Thursday died on Tuesday.
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James McCammon
Sullivan
Death of H. H. Hutchinson in Goshen Civil War veteran
Harrison A. Hutchinson born February 20 1840 in Stark County Illinois died at 4 AM at 60S Eighth Street Goshen after asthma heart trouble and dropsy. Survived by wife and three children Samar Norma and Edna a brother David and sister Mrs Perks. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at his home conducted by Dr H L Vannuys with Howell Post G A R.
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Goshen
Thursiday
Daily Times
Harrison A. Hutchinson
Eighth Street
Hie
C. &. Rogers
11Th Michigan Cavalry
8Th Cavalry Band
Shiloh
Lydia Smith
Middlebury
LaGrange
J. B. Cobb
Hayvor
Ferria
Rogers’ Band
Howell Post
H. L. Vannuys
G. AR
Warsaw Post Office Robbery Reported by Train Suspects
Three men allegedly boarded a Nickel Plate train west of Warsaw during the early hours and robbed the Warsaw post office. The thieves fled at Claypool Valparaiso and Hammond with stolen tools from a local blacksmith shop. Postoffice officials and detectives pursue leads as investigators tally $1,147.60 in stamps and $357.40 in cash taken.
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Warsaw
Claypool
Valparaiso
Hammond
Ind
Bentley
Moon
Otcye Te
Jimmy
Harry Oramas
Ronch
Mr. Orama
S:fe
Postoffice
W. L. Moore
Cincinnati
Dunkard Denomination Holds Big Meeting in North Manchester
Arrangements for the annual Dunkard gathering are set with Harter's Grove as the site in North Manchester starting May 20. June 2 marks the main day with North Manchester supplying buildings lighting telephones and police services.
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Dunkard
Harter’s Grove
North Manchehester
North Manchester
German Baptist Church
Ellhart County
Mrs Obrecht Injured in Fall at South Main Home
Mrs. Jacob Obrecht of 1006 South Main street suffered a severe fall while laying carpet. She swung to the floor striking her left elbow. the humerus ball and socket were broken. Dr Kreider and Dr Merrill assisted in reduction. she is under fifty and confined to bed for weeks.
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Jacob Obrecht
South Main Street
M. K. Kreider
Nout
C. W. Merrill
County Commissioners to Sign Off as I. W. Kinnison Retires
The county commissioners meet next Friday to sign records marking the last official acts of I. W. Kinnison after two terms. On Monday William Whetten will be inducted as commissioner from the Southern district, bringing business experience and regional wealth to the board. Walley is expected to succeed Kinnison as board president.
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I. W. Kinnison
William Whetten
Kinnison
Walley
Whetten
Manila letters from trenches reveal rough fighting and daily hardships
A soldier writes from Manila to the Times describing landing August 24, joining the Fourteenth Infantry on the front, heavy fighting with insurgents, and long marches through rice paddies. He notes captures, losses, hostile actions from “friends,” high prices for fruits, and the desire to end the war quickly.
Soldier Chauncey Hait Remembers Island Service
In his letter from Manila dated the 14th Infantry, Chauncey Hait of Company E reflects on a voyage that pleased him yet mourned three captains and twenty five privates killed or wounded. He notes staying healthy with no sick days since arrival and bids farewell to all.
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Chauncey Hait
Co. E
Manila
P. I
Silver Republicans Fix 2000-Delegate Convention Minimum
Chicago Nov 30 The national convention of less than 2000 delegates will not satisfy the silver Republicans. A minimum of 2000 is fixed with a flexible maximum. The executive committee discussed methods to secure a convention and extend party organization in states lacking it. They set qualifications for representation to include former Republicans who favor free coinage and oppose a gold standard while opposing greenbacks withdrawal. Corser of Minneapolis named treasurer to coordinate with Democratic and Populist committees.
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Chicago
Bryan
Republican Party
United States
Elwood
Corser
Minneapolis
Samoa Deal Progress Despite Continued Talks
Washington reports indicate British and German ambassadors met with Secretary Hay at the state department to discuss Samoa. Though differences remain minor and not yet settled, only the Britain Germany treaty is signed. It is hoped the United States will soon win assent and the three powers can approve the convention.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Samoa
Great Britain
Germany
United States
Negro Troops May Be Moved
Austin Texas Nov. 30 Adjt Gen Scurry completed his official investigation of the Fort Ringgold clash between United States negro soldiers and Rio Grande City citizens. Testimony shows citizens attacked first and soldiers acted in self defense but Gatling gun usage was unnecessary. Scurry will urge immediate withdrawal of all colored soldiers from frontier Texas posts and redistribution to northern and western posts.
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Austin
Texas
Adjt
Scurry
Fort Ringgold
Rio Grande City
Contested Kentucky Returns to be Certified in Frankfort
A state board of election commissioners will meet in Frankfort to review county returns and certify elections. Democratic contests dominate the state races as Republicans, while filing no formal challenges, allege fraud to offset Democratic proof.
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Kentucky
Louisville
State Board of Election Commissioners
Pryor
W. T. Ellis
C. B. Poyntz
Frankfort
Emperor Seeks 6 Million Florins for Navy and Army
Vienna reports the government asked the reichsrath for an extra 6,000,000 florins. Of this 2,000,000 would fund the army and 4,000,000 the navy. The navy request draws comment as Emperor William is said to claim the Triple Alliance navy power is weak.
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Vienna
Reichsrath
William
Consul Macrum Missing Five Days in Pretoria
Washington reports no word from United States Consul Macrum at Pretoria for five days. The State Department seeks to relieve him per his request and will move to send a replacement through the lines if feasible.
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Macrum
Washington
United States
Pretoria
State Department
Death of Mahdian Rule Reported Near Khartoum
A Seaforth Highlanders detachment led by Col. Egerton sails to Khartum likely to stay through winter. Refugees arrive daily at Omdurman, signaling Mahdism’s demise.
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Cairo
London
Seaforth Highlanders
Col. Egerton
Khartum
Omdurman
Premier Clary May Resign in Austria
Vienna reports rumors that Premier Count Clary has offered his resignation to the emperor after the reichsrat session. No official confirmation yet as political maneuvering continues.
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Clary
Vienna
London
Reichsrath
Count Clary
Four Goshen Youth Tie the Knot in Wedding Ceremony
Four young Goshen residents unite in marriage in a small town ceremony. The wedding brings together families and friends to celebrate the new spouses and their shared future in a community setting.
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Goshen
Two Weddings Celebrate Juncture of Freyberg and Lipsett Couples
The Daily Times reports at 11:00 a.m. at Mrs Isa belle Miller 411 South Main street Minnie May Freyberg wed Wreda C Freyberg with Rev. Asher S Preston officiating. The couple plans a ten day eastern states honeymoon then residence with the bride's mother. In a separate ceremony at St John’s Catholic Church Rev Father Yenn joined May Lipsett and Christian McMahon. they hosted a wedding supper and will reside at the corner of Tenth and Washington. Both brides and grooms are highly regarded in Goshen.
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Isabelle Miller
South Main Street
Minnie May
Wreda C. Freyberg
William Freyberg
South Seventh Street
Myra Neidig
Mendelssohn
Virginia Dreese
Ashers Preston
Comany
the Times
St John’s Catholic Church
Father Yenn
Goshen
May Lipsett
Emily Lipsett
Christian McMahon
Mary McMahon
John
Etta
J. M. Ober
Charles Cline
Tenth and
Washington Street
Felt Boot Company
Mishawaka
Real estate transfers and multiple liens and mortgages listed
A series of property transactions includes three releases and one lien with transfers in Elkhart Goshen and surrounding areas. Notable moves include Geo Compton to Fred Lulman Elkhart lot for 400 and Catherine Fetter to Geo Compton Elkhart lot for 450.
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Geo . Compton
Fred B Lulman
Elkhart
Catherine Fetter
Geo K .Compton
Henry Miller
D. I. Peffley
Goshen
John W Fieldhouse
Josephine E Barlow Et al
Elkhart Improvement Co
William Schultz
Homer S$ Virgel
J D Replugie
Cleveland
Jacob Pletcher
Jonas Culp
Foraker
Kesler
M. W. Kesler
Middlebury
Henry Boyer
Delos E Kiser
Goshen Manufacturing Gives Turkeys to 35 Employees
The Goshen Manufacturing Company presented Thanksgiving turkeys to all thirty five workers last evening. The firm is praised for keeping its laborers busy and employed throughout the year, a point of local pride.
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Goshen Manufacturing Company
Goshen
Thanksgiving Turkey Gift at Kelly Factory Stirs Gratitude
The Kelly factory celebrates workers and families by distributing forty five turkeys after a week’s pay. The gesture underlines prosperity and community support associated with the employer.
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Kelly
Eclectric Oil Claim Aches Cure in One Day
Suffered for months from a sore throat M S Gist of Hawesville Kentucky claims Eclectric Oil cured him in twenty four hours reporting quick relief and return to health in a single day.
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M.S. Gist
Hawesville, Ky
Thanksgiving Services Draw Large Congregations In Irwin
Large crowds gathered across Irwin for Thanksgiving services led by Rev. A H McKee with opening prayer by Rev Mathes and readings from Psalms. The sermon used Deuteronomy and Ecclesiastes to praise national unity and the day as a national Sabbath. Final blessing invoked as services ended.
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Irwin
Vannuys
Mathes
Pearce
A. H. McKee
Irieve
Trinity Lutheran
St. James Episcope
Adams arraigned on bribe charges in Michigan case
Edgar J. Adams of Grand Rapids faced arraignment on two indictments alleging bribes from William A. French and Charles H. Pratt. Drafts totaling 24 000 dollars were reportedly offered but not cashed as the bill failed. Bail set at 3 000 in each case with Grand Rapids capitalists signing. Witnesses Senator J. Helme and Representative J. H. Anderson reviewed last session’s legislation and railroad passes.
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Lansing
Mich
Grand Jury
Edgar J. Adams
Grand Rapids
Tie
William A. French
State Land Office
Charles H. Pratt
Adams
J. Helme
Adrian
J. H. Anderson
Massive fires devastate Philadelphia business district
Two fires in Philadelphia caused about 2 million dollars in damage. The main blaze started at Partridge & Richardson department store on Eighth and Filbert around 6:30 a.m., spreading to nearby properties for an estimated 1.7 million. A second fire at 419 Market Street on the fourth floor added about 110 thousand in losses. all insured.
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Philadelphia
Partridge & Richardson
Eighth
Filbert Streets
Market Street
Key West Pleads Not to Move Maine Victims Remains
Citizens of Key West urge the navy department to leave the Maine victims buried there. They report a cemetery lot iron fence and a monument, to be dedicated this winter, with only two bodies identifiable. The department will not remove those interred locally. About 160 Havana victims will be brought home on the Texas.
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Key West
Washington
Navy Department
Maine
Havana
Texas
Arrest of Harry Ort on abandonment charge posted bond set
Deputy Sheriff Chatten and Marshal Selfon arrested Harry Ort for abandoning his wife and child. Ort remained in jail overnight. Attorney Showalter will defend. Willhide of Thomas Albright Co. to sign bond. Bond fixed at $150.
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Chatten
Marshal Selfon
Harry Ort
Showalter
Ort
Willhide
Thomas Albright Co
Attachment Proceedings Involving John W Parke and William Walters
John W Parke and William Walters bring an attachment suit against George Shultz. Jacob J Hoffman & Sons also attach and garnish the merchant's bank account. Shultz plans to contest the garnishment but says he will pay all debts.
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John W. Parke
William M. Walters
George Shultz
Jacob J. Hoffman
Darling and ex-wife clash over long past divorce
About six years after Chas Darling of this city was granted a divorce by default to Della Darling, he received three summons in Cass county for a divorce suit filed by his former wife who likely hadn’t learned of the prior decree. He went to Cass county with a certified Elkhart decree to contest the action.
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Chas. Darling
Della Darling
Cass County
Elkhart
Hood's Sarsaparius Returns Satisfied Customers
Advertising copy touts Hood's Sarsaparius with claims of proven benefits seen in others. The message urges belief that personal use will yield similar results.
Evansville Man Pleads Insane to Escape Crime
In Evansville a man pleading insanity to dodge a crime is described as "doing the wild man" signaling a defense strategy. The phrase reflects local reaction to an apparent mental health claim used to avoid culpability.
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Evansville
South Bend Considers Electing Competent Woman Street Cleaner
City officials weigh appointing a capable woman to lead street cleaning with a broom, signaling a shift in municipal housekeeping and local gender roles.
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South Bend
Methuen Drives Boers Back at Modder River Clash
British forces under Gen. Methuen claim a hard fought victory after ten hours of battle on the Modder River. Boers retreat from entrenchments with an 8000 strong force, while Kimberley relief prospects and Natal fronts draw attention in dispatches from London and Paris.
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London
Methuen
Modder River
Lord Methuen
Kimberley
Spyrfontein
Col. Kekewick
Natal
Ladysmith
Colenso
Durban
Buller
Gatacre
Molteno
Cape Colony
French
Clery
Open Big Canal Talks Advance in Illinois Conference
A meeting in Springfield involving Gov. Tanner, Chicago sanitary district trustees, and canal commissioners aimed to resolve terms for opening the Chicago drainage canal. Several proposals were offered and a conditional plan was agreed to, with a follow up conference scheduled for Saturday in Chicago.
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Springfield
Tanner
Chicago Sanitary District
Canal Commissioners
Chicago Drainage Canal
Sanitary District
Canal Commission
Chicago
Utah Representative Roberts to Lose House Seat
Washington reports a Republican conference decided Representative Roberts of Utah will lose his seat. House leaders seek a precedent to prevent Roberts from taking the oath of office with broader plans for expulsion looming, as they coordinate with Col Henderson.
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Washington
Roberts
Utah
House
Col. Henderson
Well Known Banker Agnew Dies In New York
John Thomson Agnew longtime vice president of Continental National Bank and longtime merchant and banker in New York died at his home on West Nineteenth Street in his eighty fifth year of apoplexy. The text notes his prior friendship with Samuel J. Tilden.
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New York
John Thomson Agnew
Continental National Bank
Samuel J. Tilden
West Nineteenth Street
Agnew
Armstrong says he will fight Maher in coming clash
Chicago fighter Bob Armstrong declares he is in peak shape after knocking out Jim Jeffords at Hercules Athletic Club. He claims his long reach can keep Peter Maher at bay long enough to strike at body and jaw in a planned contest.
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Peter Maher
New York
Bob Armstrong
Chicago
Jim Jeffords
California
Southern Indiana to Move Offices to Terre Haute
The Southern Indiana railroad will relocate its offices to Terre Haute Indiana after the extension is completed. The treasurer auditor and paymaster offices will stay in Chicago.
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Southern Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Southern Indiana Railroad
Bedford
Chicago
Cherokees Extend the Time for Treaty Ratification
Tahlequah I T November 30 both houses of the Cherokee legislature passed a bill extending to July 1 next the time for congress to ratify the treaty. The measure mirrors the Dawes commission agreement and keeps the same terms.
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Tahlequah
I. T
Congress
Dawes Commission
Cure the cough and save the life
An old remedy by Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup claims to cure coughs and colds and prevent consumption with a strong warning of severe illness if untreated. The ad-style note emphasizes curative power and health protection.
Our Favorite Base Burner Coal Stoves Lead
J. A. Riley and Son promote their base burner coal stoves as the top choice, highlighting efficiency and steady performance for home heating.
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J. A. Riley & Son
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