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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
5
A brief council meeting lasted thirty minutes as socialists read a long protest against the peddlers license. The document, signed by 172 socialists, argued the ordinance benefits only shopkeepers in meats and produce and criticized parties' platforms. The ordinance was not acted on as committee and city attorney were unprepared.
Deputy Prosecutor Darling plans to ask City Judge Hughes to decide the nature of five sixty gallon barrels of home made grape wine seized during a raid on the Wolf's Addition boarding house run by Mrs. Mary Smith. The state seeks destruction of wines deemed intoxicating under the law.
At 6 15 a m John Ort who occupies the old dwelling house at the east end of State street owned by Lake Shore company discovered fire in the roof of the main part. Firemen extinguished the flames before major damage but water ruined many contents. Origin uncertain may be from kitchen stove spark or passing locomotive. The house was built for the pumping station caretaker.
Charles Lewis alias Berry, arrested in Madison county on stealing a charge in Go shen and held for stealing hay, was found guilty of the latter offense and sentenced to from one to ten years. The ruling spares Elkhart county the cost of bringing him for trial.
County Clerk George Fleming reports the office was self sustaining for the three months ending December 31 with total receipts of 1070.25, including 509.40 from the Elkhart superior court. J. M. Brumbaugh traveled to Chicago today on business.
W T Hulsher of Battle Creek arrived to settle verified claims against the Dream Theatre. He showed a five sixths deed from Bijou Amusement Co and a sale to Emma Williams, contending he had right to remove furnishings. Dispute centers on lease terms and October dues. a court summons for $28.05 was served by Constable Bradford for J P Reynolds.
Sergi Blume, veteran with two Cuban and two Philippine medals, opens a recruiting office at Merchants Hotel. He cites higher pay and clothing under a recent congress bill, promising lodging at government expense, five weeks of Columbus training, and potential double pay for double service and sharpshooters.
The high school senate in the assembly room discussed electing U S senators by popular vote. The group voted in favor of the affirmative and planned to convert the next session into a nominating convention. In three weeks the topic will switch to woman suffrage.
A trolley pole on the Marion street car dislodged the trolley wire at the Marion Franklin curve at 9 p m Wednesday. The westbound interurban car followed and pulled the wire down, delaying city cars on that line for about an hour and interrupting the 9 and 10 o'clock interurban services.
A large audience at the Presbyterian Church heard Elkhart County Medical Society leaders and others discuss tuberculosis prevention and cure. Dr. Porter outlined local and national case data, transmission avenues, and urged public health measures including dairy inspections, sanitary laws, compulsory case registration, and education for teachers and children.
In today’s digest: an instructive symposium on tuberculosis prevention led by Dr W T Hulsher. Dream theatre muddle resolves with good faith. new attractions for recruits. White Pigeon to be lit by electricity. a tragic arrest recall of a young couple’s environment. Socialist protests against a peddlers license. Haytien revolution progress via telegraph. Dixon City fire kills five. government reports Indians’ liquor habit suppression. Atlanta elects reform mayor. Burton offered treasury portfolio. two Connecticut chauffeurs jailed for manslaughter. noted Mason dies during address. flood precautions with dynamite in Arkansas. Navy seeks 28 million for next year. Canadian officers detail Indian uprising plot. more Gunness rumors and Gary fire reports.
Local forecast notes fair and warmer tonight with rain or snow expected Friday. Partly cloudy conditions observed with a reported maximum of 32 and minimum around 14. Calm to light winds. Furnished daily by Miles Medical Co.
James Brown and Clara Kehres were arrested on a nonmarried couple warrant at 806 Cone street. They pleaded guilty, each fined $10 and costs and sent to the workhouse for ten days. The case recalls the 1895 Kehres murder scare when Wilton Kehres died by gunshot amid domestic strife.
The eighteenth annual meeting of the State Association of Township Trustees will be held in Indianapolis on December 16 and 17. Trustee O C Puterbaugh of this city serves as vice president and will speak on The Duties of Trustees on Wednesday afternoon. Governor elect Marshall will give a Thursday morning address.
T Jennings prepares to launch a new lunch car on East Lexington avenue behind the Hamilton and Heaton tin shop. The large car was built at Marion street home and drew attention as it was hauled through the streets this morning.
An unknown man called at the Lake Shore depot this morning claiming two grips were left in the waiting room after arriving from South Bend on train No 6 Wednesday morning. He did not report the loss previously and the reason is not stated.
Washington dispatch notes postmasters are not a major political force as claimed. Burton confirms Senate candidacy to succeed Foraker amid cabinet rumors while Aldrich and North dodge tariff quarrels. Mrs Corbin clarifies she was not Taft fund’s heaviest donor, describing ten fellow contributors.
Chicago December meeting of railroad commissioners from Indiana Ohio Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan approved uniform bills to eliminate grade crossings. The proposed measures aim to standardize rules and will be submitted to the respective state legislatures for approval.
Mrs. J Wardell widow of General Wardell dies in the County Hospital from leprosy. Her illness followed her return from Arizona where her husband had died, and her condition had worsened steadily since.
Pine Bluff Arkansas December 3 The Arkansas River remains nearly still and the levee breach that redirected floodwaters toward Pine Bluff has failed. Hope rises for the city though many costly buildings face potential undermining and possible collapse if conditions worsen.
Linden, Dec 3 Carroll Smith was arrested on a charge of threatening to burn farmers barns if they bought or sold peanuts at less than $1 a bushel. He is accused of sending threatening letters of this nature to farmers involved in peanut sales.
Pittsburg December 3 The American Mining Congress was asked to go on record as favoring state laws taxing the coal tonnage of each state to provide funds for relief of victims of mine accidents.
Ice in the Ohio River alarms coal operators at Gallipolis Ohio as thousands of coal barges stand idle awaiting safe passage downriver amid treacherous conditions.
Chicago reports that Illinois marks its ninetieth birthday today with no festivities or public observances. The state appears unaware of the milestone as observers note the lack of celebration.
Three men believed to be tramps were found frozen to death beneath the central bridge over the Ohio River in Cincinnati today. Authorities reported no identification linking the victims to any known individuals.
A typhoon swept Natsu Island in Kawatsu bay drowning 350 fishermen yesterday. The disaster reported from Tokio confirms a devastating storm impact on local fishing communities and coast guard responders mobilize to aid survivors.
The passage discusses a legal fiction that hides changes in law by keeping the letter of the rule the same while altering its effect. It cites Maine’s idea that law appears unchanged even as its operation is modified.
A humorous dialogue depicts Columbus Washington Johnson Smith negotiating watermelon prices with Mr. Jackson and Mr. Smith. The banter centers on cost per piece and completing a bulk purchase, ending with Mr. Smith agreeing to buy all and let others pick.
New York December 3 details from the contest committee of the Automobile Club of America describe an informal luncheon for Savannah race drivers. Speedologists received task awards in canvas bags containing double eagles. Wagner earned the heaviest sack with $4,000, Hemery $2,000, and Nazarro $1,000.
In Indianapolis on December 28 defeated Democratic candidates for state offices held a conference. They stated they would contest the results when the legislature convenes. Cox, defeated for secretary of state, said evidence of fraud is being gathered in many counties.
Philadelphia reports the death of Dr. John B. Taylor former University of Pennsylvania quarter mile champion and the first Black athlete to bear the American flag at Olympic championships. In New York John G. Jenkins Sr once president of Jenkins Trust Co is declared not guilty of larceny in a $50 600 case.
Berlin reports Frank J. Marshall defeated Jacques Mieses in a ten game match. Marshall won decisively with at least one victory, securing the series in the historic competition between American and German players.
A woman with a child boarded at Lake Shore depot this morning leaving her pocketbook in a seat. A man who saw her board the train found the purse, rushed after the departing train, and returned it to her before it pulled away. She forgot to thank the finder due to her happiness.
George Stickler asked the judge for protection during his circuit court trial for alleged criminal neglect of his young child at Muncie. The judge ordered that Stickler be guarded amid busy court proceedings.
T. J. Woodruff of the Lake Shore railroad, depot inspector and train crew chief, was in the city today. A six car horse train en route to Chicago by American Express will pass through Friday.
In 1608 King James issued the Book of Sports urging Sunday football in churchyards. John Loss of Blairgeywrie joined the parishioners in the yard after services but repeatedly missed the ball, tripping players and drawing constant apologies. After weekly mishaps, the games were abandoned, thwarting the royal order.
A couple in the workman’s home wakes at 3 am to a burglar in the house. The husband, roused by a tremulous wife, confronts the intruder and ejects him after a loud crash. The thief had only $4.30 in his clothes, according to the judge in The Daily Review.
Washington reports Haitian capital Port au Prince entered by Gen Simon loyalists with little disorder. President Nord Alexis fled aboard the French ship Du Guay Trouin after a mob threatened the palace. A woman attempted to stab Alexis. troops fired on looters as violence erupted elsewhere.
St. Louis Massachusetts ministers conference of Evangelical Lutheran pastors passed resolutions cordially indorsing New York brethren letter protesting and decrying bigotry toward citizens who refuse to vote for a Roman Catholic president. They await the president's reply.
On December 3 in Brownsville Texas Mr. and Mrs. Bryan arrived back from Mexico after a hunting trip. He then traveled to La Para ranch for several days and at Mission purchased a tract of land to plant fruit trees.
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