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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1908
Page
5
James Tole president of the Big Six Typographical Union says jailed labor leaders for expressing opinions or legal actions will awaken the public to danger. He calls the conviction serious and asserts the imprisonment highlights threats to free speech and labor rights.
In Sydney Nova Scotia on December 26, Jack Johnson defeated Tommy Burns for the world navy weight title after police stopped the fourteenth round. Referee McIntosh awarded the victory on points when interference occurred. Burns suffered a broken eye, swollen mouth, and Johnson dominated with power and reach.
The official forecast covers Illinois Indiana and Iowa Fall Michigan and Wisconsin Clondy with regional outlooks and timing details for precipitation and temperature changes across the listed states.
In a nostalgic column from the St. Louis Republic a speaker laments changing times and money habits. He contrasts past courtship with modern spending from peppermint candy to ice cream and soda, noting son Si spent a dollar on time, while a gala day cost 75 cents, and wonders what lies ahead.
San Francisco December 26 Dr Bruce B Lee was sentenced to five years in San Quentin after being convicted of manslaughter. The physician attacked rival Thomas McCarthy with the steel point of an umbrella during a quarrel over a girl he idolized. McCarthy died from the wounds.
In a sunken roadway crossing Central Park at Highly-sixth street a trolley and car collided. George C G Hurlbut, librarian of the American Geographical Society, and his daughter Miss Iliane Hurlbut were fatally injured. chauffeur William Agg survived by jumping from the wrecked automobile.
Atlanta December 26. While David Schane manager of an Atlanta automobile agency lay on an operating table at Grady hospital giving his blood to save Alfred Smart Grandy eleven, who he had run over, the victim died. The boy had his right leg cut off, left leg fractured and internal injuries.
New Haven December 26 The governor elect of Connecticut Congressman George L Lilley faces corruption charges for alleged improper use of campaign funds. The case is heard by an election court with Chief Justice Baldwin presiding. Counsel for Lilley include Stiles Judson and Lucian Burpee, while Walter C Fleming of New York represents George L Fox.
New Brunswick New Jersey police search for George R Holman after he allegedly shot and killed his wife Margaret moments after a Christmas dinner at his father’s home. The couple had separated weeks earlier and her refusal to resettle with him is blamed for the fatal shooting.
Oklahoma City December 26 Billy Bunch a well known character was killed while resisting arrest by City Marshal Stouse his brother in law. Six shots fired into Bunch and he died instantly after opening fire on Stouse and Constable Kennedy.
A myth explains Ursa Major and Ursa Minor by recounting Callisto transformed by Juno into a bear and her son Arcas nearly killed by her spear. Jupiter intervened, lifting them to the heavens as the Great and Little Bears.
The Elkhart and nearby towns see a flurry of Christmas and holiday movements. Residents such as R. G. Gardner, A. E. Darling, Mrs. Harner, Joseph Barrett, and many others visit relatives in Chicago South Bend Mishawaka Goshen Benton Harbor and Kalama 700. Several families from Collinwood Kirkwood and Mishawaka spend Christmas in Elkhart or travel to join kin.
Charles Laidlaw of Garfield avenue is on the sick list. John McNaughton, illness noted Thursday, is sitting up today. Virginia Brown, two years old of No 59 Milwaukee avenue, is some better after days of illness. Mrs. Ralph Lefevre has been seriously ill since her daughter's birth. Cyrus Roys suffered a bad cold or grip for several days. his wife in Chicago was also ill but both are improving. Russell Spear, Vaccination illness, is recovering. No Angola Indiana report exists contrary to some. Mrs W B Hile returns from Jackson Michigan with her mother Mrs S T Stone, who is in sanitarium there. Mr Hile plans to return with Stone, who has been ill since July and is only slightly improved. Friends may visit in the afternoon and early evening.
Kane Lodge F and A M holds a special meeting this evening with second degree work. Woodman Circle Interurban meets at Odd Fellows Temple Monday December 28 for class initiation. Mennonite Sunday school offers Christmas program on South Prairie Street Sunday at 6 pm. West Camp M W of A No 12078 meets Tuesday December 29 at Red Men's hall. Order of Eagles board to arrange funeral transport for G E Batt in Warsaw Sunday. WCTU attends David Weiser funeral at Trinity Church home Sunday afternoon. Woodmen of the World big class initiation in South Bend Wednesday December 30 with 7 pm departure. Socialist local meets Sunday 2:30 pm Red Men's hall to debate immediate demands in national platforms. YWCA vesper 4 pm Sunday Leta Lickey to read The Christmas Angel with songs by Lillian Smalley and Pearl Shafer. New Year’s Day members’ gathering at No 51014 South Main Street 2:30 to 6 pm with musical program and refreshments. Open to all.
London Answers describes how searchlights counter night battles by flooding the sea with artificial light. A 160000 candle power arc high above can reveal ships miles away, while advanced mirrors and larger beams push visibility farther. The blinding light unsettles sailors, exhausting nerves and testing the bravest attackers.
A boy Willie distressed over a missing dog keeps shouting seen Fido while his mother doubts him. He retorts that his imagination isn’t white behind. In a separate notice, Mrs. Mary Carroll of Middlebury dies at eighty six.
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