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Newspaper

Elkhart Daily Review

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1908

Page

5

Grandmother Dies After Young Woman’s Suicide Attempt

Luzella Green attempted to take acid in a family crisis causing excitement and the death of her grandmother Mrs. Henrietta Judson. Luzella survived. Judson died from heart disease aggravated by the scene. Luzella’s motive cited jealousy toward a man named White. Mrs. Judson, born in Ohio in 1840, lived in the city eighteen years. survived by two daughters, Harriet Green and Rosetta Sawyers, and five grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Chain Lakes chapel under Rev. A. M. Taylor.

Luzella Green Harriet Green Henrietta Judson South Main Street Kingdom Come Rinehart Wooley The Greens Luzella Judson Ohio South Bend Elkhart Rosetta Sawyers A. M. Taylor Chain Lakes Chapel Chain Lakes

Double Wedding at St Pauls M E Church in Elkhart

Miss Elma Yoder and Carl Stripe along with Miss Sylvia Yoder and Raymond Wright were wed by Rev. W H Brightmire in a morning double ceremony at St. Pauls M E parsonage. The Yoder sisters are daughters of Mr and Mrs Frank Yoder of 701 Myrtle street. The newlyweds planned to reside on Myrtle street and with relatives in Mishawaka before returning to Elkhart tonight.

St. Paul’s M. E W. H. Brightmire Elma Yoder Carl V. Stripe Sylvia Yoder Raymond Wright Frank Yoder No. 701 Myrtle Street Yoder Mr. Wright 8. E. Wright Beardsley Avenue Stripe John Stripe Jefferson Street Lake Shore Wright Mishawaka Elkhart

Repute Coming Soon and Local Thefts Reported

Elkhart delegates at Plymouth convention return via Warsaw and interurban. County Chairmen Roose and Thomas handle rebate distribution to South Bend and St. Joseph County delegates. Fred J. Nopper reports a Chicago street hold up for his watch and valuables. E C Rice and M G Schafer search for stolen bicycles without success.

MANY AT COUNTY FAIR AT BICKEL KUHLMAN LAWN

Mayflower Chorus from the Congregational church entertained Tuesday evening on the Bickel and Kuhlman lawn to kick off the county fair. Musicians, a fortune teller, egg and ham sandwiches, and a museum drew crowds as black face numbers by Miss Anderson and Miss Stultz impressed, and Taft satire by Cutler Cannon amused. The event aimed to raise funds for the organ, with another night featuring a seven piece orchestra.

Mayflower Chorus Bickel-Kuhlman Congregational Church E. C. Bickel Etna Kuhlman Bower Prospect Streets Kuhlman Marie Anderson Wilma Stultz Howard Donald Maxon Frances Silkwood Patti Cutler Cannon William H. Taft Schwin

Central School Building May Be Incomplete Says Architect

R A Bradley of Indianapolis, architect who drew the plans and supervised the Central school, visited and said contractor Thomas Foy of Kalamazoo reported the contract finished and ready for final inspection, but Bradley believed the building was not yet completed per contract and planned an afternoon review.

Central School R. A. Bradley Indianapolis Thomas Foy Kalamazoo Bradley

Several Elkhart residents suffer injuries in mishaps

Mrs Julius Querard aged about seventy at 1003 Johnson street sustained multiple injuries after tripping on a carpet including a dislocated wrist a forearm fracture a kneecap fracture and a possible hip fracture. Others include H P Bressler a Lake Shore car cleaner burned on the back of his hand, Hal Small a brakeman who jumped from a train injuring his back, and W H Sweet whose hand sliver swelling led to removal of a stubborn sliver.

Julius Querard Johnson Street H. P. Bressler Lake Shore Hal Small Waterloo W. H. Sweet

Bicycle Outrage Injures Five Year Old in Prospect Street

The five year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J Van Dorsten was knocked down by a bicycle rider in front of their Prospect Street home at 9 am and seriously injured. The rider fled after being thrown and identity not learned. Residents complain of fast bicycle riders and vow to curb scorchers.

J. van Dorsten No. 500 Prospect Street

Boys' Brigade Form New Company to Seek Charter

At an enthusiastic meeting of old Boys Brigade members a new company is formed and plans to send for the charter today.

Boys’ Brigade

Destructive Storm Rips Through Osceola Area

A severe wind storm Tuesday felled telegraph poles from the Elk hart Office toward Osceola with extensive damage. Lightning struck the gate shanty injuring workers and a telegraph operator. Buildings, barns, orchards and a coal bin suffered major damage across Mishawaka and surrounding farms. Henry Andrews, 72, a New Paris resident, died Monday.

Here Osceola Elkhart HE. P. Schwartz Jackson Street J. P. McGee Big Four Elkhart River Big Four Telegraph Office J. W. Tillman Mr. Tillman Schwartz Fred Eby McGee Marion Fortunatus Miller S. W. Shumard Stephens California Allendale Indiana Avenue Franklin Street Union Street Priem Adam Doolittle George Burhans Aaron Dixon Mishawaka Dixon Farm G. W. Bulla O. C. Puterbaugh William Troyer Mr. Shigley Culver

Misses Yoder to Mes dames and Wright names

The article lists names including Misses Yoder and Mes dames Carl Stripe and Raymond Wright. It notes an event on Tuesday storm details in the area.

Taft Yale day and Cleveland death headline mix

Telegraphic summary notes Grover Cleveland's death details, Taft day at Yale, Bryan attacks on the Republican platform, Foraker campaigning in Ohio, Ellis claims Taft allies drafted the injunction plank. Vice Presidential candidate Sherman stable. Commerce and Labor to aid workers. Boston women’s clubs meet. Baseball scores and market reports. Ohio marksman shines in Columbus. Frankfort man expects Sept 4 death. Terre Haute prisoner condition disputed. Murder jury discharged after long deliberation. Ambassador Reid’s daughter to Englishman wed. Salem cruiser sets fast time. Bryan nomination failure predicted by New York Democrat. Yale names Morgan Spooner doctors of laws. Roosevelt and Taft send condolences to Cleveland family. Louisiana passes anti-race track gambling law.

Grover Cleveland Taft Yale College Bryan Foraker Ohio Ellis J. S. Sherman Secretary of Commerce and Labor Boston Illinois Columbus Frankfort Ind Terre Haute Ambassador Reid Salem New York Yale J. P. Morgan Spooner Roosevelt Louisiana

Weather Forecast Summary

The report notes fair local conditions with a maximum temperature of 38 degrees and a minimum not listed. Wind velocity is 38 mph.

Miles Medical Co

Woman Overhauls Thieving Tramps After Farm Sleuthing

Mrs. Charles F. Jacobson and her five year old son found a trio of tramps looting their small farm home south west of the city. They chased the trio to near Oakland avenue cemetery and detained them before releasing after the men claimed they sought food. A cap and necktie of her son were recovered later in a field, but nothing else was taken.

Charles F. Jacobson Oakland Avenue

Zimmerman Mind Questioned in Murder Case at South Bend

Charles Honokey of Harvey Newfoundland brother of Mrs. William Zimmerman who was killed by her husband at South Bend says he cannot believe Zimmerman fired intentionally. Coroner Clark hears evidence and may push for a murder indictment while witnesses depict Zimmerman as erratic and not mentally strong. The case includes testimony about prior family tensions and an alleged assault by a stepson on the couple’s eight year old daughter.

Zimmerman Charles Honokey Harvey William Zimmerman South Bend Clark

Marriage Licenses Issued in Elkhart Today

Raymond Wright and Sylvia A. Yoder received a license with parental consent the bride is sixteen. William S. Gehman and Ellen Kulp also obtained a license. All parties reside in Elkhart.

Raymond Wright Sylvia A. Yoder William S. Gehman Ellen Kulp Elkhart

Ex President Grover Cleveland Dies at 8 40 A M

Grover Cleveland twenty second and twenty fourth president dies at 8 40 A M after a lingering illness. Family physician Dr Bryant announces, Mrs Cleveland present, children in New Hampshire. Funeral arrangements pending. Tributes from Taft and Roosevelt acknowledge his stature and impact.

Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland United States Bryant

Riot After Baseball Game Between Hungarians and Poles

In South Bend on June 24 police arrested members of both teams after a baseball game in the west part of town led to riotous conduct. A Hungarian was struck on the head with a brick and left unconscious as the players clashed amid charges of riot assault battery and highway robbery.

South Bend

Yale Confers Honors On Morgan And Spooner

New Haven June 24 Yale announced honorary degrees and prizes. John Pierpont Morgan received the doctor of laws degree as a descendant of James Pierpont founder of Yale. Former Senator Spooner also received the degree of doctor of laws.

Yale New Haven Conn John Pierpont Morgan Mr. Morgan James Pierpont Spooner

Indiana Supreme Court halts express company delivery law

The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the two year old law forcing express firms to deliver free within cities with 2500 or more population inoperative. The decision holds state courts lack jurisdiction over express companies.

Indianapolis Indiana Supreme Court

Tammany predicts Bryan defeat in Denver

Charls F. Murphy, head of Tammany, says Bryan may be beaten at Denver with only 600 votes and Vermont and North Carolina poised to elect fifty unpledged delegates this week. Tammany vows a hard fight to settle it in Denver.

Bryan New York Charls F. Murphy Tammany Denver Vermont North Carolina

McKinley Home to Become Roman Catholic Hospital

Canton Ohio date June 24 It is announced that the former McKinley home will be a Roman Catholic hospital Felix M Bopp administrator of the Cleveland diocese has ordered remodeling of the building and the project is now definite

McKinley Canton Felix M. Bopp Cleveland Diocese

Congressman Sherman Remains Restful After Illness

In Cleveland on June 24 Congressman Sherman's condition is largely unchanged. He rests quietly with a temperature of 101.3, pulse 92, respiration 28.

Sherman Cleveland Congressman Sherman

Foraker Poised to Campaign in Ohio for Taft Ticket

In Washington reports say Senator Foraker will campaign across Ohio to rally support for the Republican ticket. Some expect Taft and other Ohio leaders to back his bid for the senatorship while Republicans map a strategy around black voters and Twenty-fifth Regiment enlistments. Meanwhile at Waterloo Iowa the Progressives clash with Stand-Patters over Cummins administration indorsement and anti-pass measures in the state primary arena.

Washington Foraker Ohio Taft Sherman Campatan Twenty-ffth Olura Fomiker Waterloo Jane Requesa Toa W.os. Hart Waukon Cummins

Who Wrote the Platform Colmnhus

June 24. The reply of Attorney General Ellis to Bryanton's criticism of the Republican national platform raises how the anti injunction plank was drafted. Ellis states the plank was prepared by Taft's friends and approved by Taft, with others consulted by the president or Taft.

Colmnhus Ellis Bryanton Repiabollican Wade Ellis Taft

Georgia Delegation Opposes Bryan at Denver Convention

Georgia delegates to the Democratic national convention in Denver display unified opposition to William J. Bryan and indicate Georgia’s vote will go to a different candidate, signaling a shift in party support.

Georgia Atlanta Denver William J. Bryan

Dispute Over Trial Conditions Delays McDonald Case

The Henry McDonald murder trial of Detective Dwyer in Terre Haute Indiana is postponed to September after defense cites medical unfitness to stand trial. The judge accepts the continuance as McDonald refuses court-ordered examinations despite gunshot wounds and current hospital care.

Terre Taute Ind Henry McDonald Dwyer AbbeDonald McDonald McDonall

Severe June storm hits southern Indiana causing damage

An intense electrical storm swept southern Indiana with strong winds uprooting trees and destroying fences. Heavy rainfall damaged crops, including wheat, across affected areas in Evansville and nearby communities.

Evansville Ind Indiana

Lightning Storm Kills Cow in Elwood Indiana

During a June 24 electrical storm in Elwood Indiana a cow owned by Peter Dugan near Dundee was struck by lightning first hitting a street car rail and then the cow. the bolt split her spine in a clean, knife like cut.

Elwood Ind Peter Dugan Dundee

Jury Deadlock Ends Patrick Murder Case at 191 Hours

Sullivan Ind June 24 Jurors in the Leonard J. Patrick case, charged with murdering William J. Allen of Gilmore, reported a disagreement after 191 hours of deliberation and were discharged.

Sullivan Ind Leonard J. Patrick William J. Allen Gilmore

Machinist Edward Mathias Cut by Wrench at Roundhouse

Edward Mathias, a machinist at the roundhouse, was cut above the left eye when struck by a wrench on Tuesday.

Edward Mathias Roundhouse

Yale Celebrates Taft Visit With Field Parade and Baseball Win

New Haven Conn June 24 Yale marked Secretary Tafts visit with a campus parade and a private class dinner. Taft witnessed the Yale Harvard baseball game after a walkable march with classmates, praising the high quality play and calling it one of the best games he had seen.

Ledyard Memorial Tuncheon Taft Howard C. Hollister Cincinnati Charlie Taft Yale Field Harvard Bill Vel] and Sone Yale

Taft Receives Ovation With Yale Class of 1870

Secretary Taft leaves the field amid cheers after a Yale celebration. He and the class of 1902 greet President Hadley at his residence then head to Edwards House for greetings and a private class dinner at the New Haven Country Club. Taft plans to visit Water town and New York following the boat race.

Cleveland New Haven Taft Oyster Bay Roosevelt New Traven Conn Yale Woodbridge Hall Yale Corporation Edwards House Cliss Tadley Hadley Alumni Hall Ohio New Haven Country Club Horace D. Taft Watertown New York Luke BE Wright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fred J. Nopper Lake Shore Road Division Street Railr Chicago E. C. Rice Cycilist E. P. Schwartz Henry Andrews New Pariss Carl Stripe Fortune Congregational Jauriet Court Pratt Street F. J. Nopper G. Machan Christiana Street Ohio State Freak of the Eli Erybody the Daily Review
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