29 May 1907
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
1
Indianapolis reports detail a court action defining saloon boundaries and enforcing rules as a city ordinance. A separate case describes a girl fighting with her fiancé on the wedding day and taking poison, with trials and penalties noted. Nearby notes mention a freak kitten with rabbit tail and a fatal lightning strike at a church.
The body of Nicholas de Raylan is found and the case raises questions about the deceased transgender status and the validity of a Chicago marriage. The ongoing dispute since December centers on whether the marriage to a woman constitutes a valid union and estate rights.
Baron Schuppenbach the Russian consul at Chicago and Samuel J. Schaefer visit a scene where a body in a white robe is laid in a casket. Officials question the identity, with doubts over whether the corpse is de Raylan as the inquest proceeds amid estate matters and legal testing.
The court ordered the receiver to take control of all leases and evict Voliva from bank properties after a dispute with rival factions. The bank was told to comply with the receiver’s directives and to notify Voliva to vacate the premises.
A fragmented dispatch from Cleveland and New York covers railway disruptions and legal cases. Reports mention plans to abandon four trains in Ohio, a New York murder justification by a coroners jury, and a Chicago case involving a man found dead in a neighborhood with unclear causes.
Turbulent court scene as lawyers clash over integrity and jail threats. Judge warns of contempt after a contentious exchange involving Attorn ey John Parcrett and assistant prosecutors. Several jurors and officials face remarks, with disruptions and fines noted during the session.
Reported scores show Brooklyn beating Boston 4 to 1 in Boston with multiple games listed across cities including Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York and Washington. The column notes eleven inning action in Philadelphia and a 12 to 3 result between Columbus and Indianapolis with additional stray results and oddities.
The defense and prosecution clashed as Assistant District Attorney Heney claimed police were used to aid Mayor Sehmita in gathering evidence for graft cases. Judge Dunne warned both sides to proceed with proper decorum. Snow fell in Texas near Waxahachie with cold rain following.
A playful scene unfolds as guests joke that a hyena refuses to laugh during twenty minutes of teasing. Ella and Strange engage the crowd while one guest notes continued interest in Ella’s new hat.
A terse court session hears a vague claim about theft by a figure described as his lordship Whatever. Proceedings focus on the nature of the accusation and the status of the alleged theft. No further details are provided in the fragment.
A compact list recalls figures linked to May 29 anniversaries: Patrick Henry born 1736 in Studley Virginia died 1799. Empress Josephine born 1763 in Martinique died 1814 near Fleris Mahnaison. General Winfield Scott born 1786 in Virginia died 1860 at West Point. John Lathrop Morey born 1814 died in Dorchester England. Mordecai L. Hopkins prominent Chicago journalist died 1891.
A snippet recalls stage fright from a Toronto actor with a delayed line and no one recognizing the effort. The text then shifts to a string of Elkhart area real estate transfers, listing buyers, lots, townships, and prices, showing a bustling property market.
A notice states a $5.00 piece will be available at the lot sale Thursday afternoon. Readers are invited to attend and bring a friend, with a stop at Station 19.
My Best Friend Alexander Benton from Fort Edward New York praises Dr King's New Discovery as a cure for asthma and incipient consumption noting a son's wife recovery. Elkhart druggists F H Bentz Co and E D Miller advertise Hindi Po kidney cure and nerve tonic with a money back guarantee and trial offers.
Beginning Sunday June 2 and each Sunday thereafter during the summer the Lake Shore railway will provide special rain service with special low fares similar to last season. Details to follow in posters and newspapers.
G W Cloyd a Plunk Missouri merchant recalls four years ago when a jimson bar nearly bit into his thumb. He refused amputation and used Bucklen's Amica Salve which healed the dangerous wound. Sold for 25 cents at House Worth Bros druggists.
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