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Newspaper

Elkhart Daily Review

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

Page

5

Republican Day Planned in Elkhart with Beveridge Speech

A big Republican event in Elkhart will feature Indiana Senator A J Beveridge at 3 30 PM in Bucklen theatre followed by Hon Chas W Miller later that evening. Organizers anticipate large crowds, a parade of autos and horse units, and involvement from Goshen and South Bend delegations.

Elkhart A. J. Beveridge Hoosier Bucklen Theatre A. R. Beardsley G. B. Pratt C. M. Eisenbeiss Milford Beveridge Lake Shore Indiana State Federation of Woman's Clubs Roose Chas. W. Miller Goshen South Bend Marshall Otto BE Deal Second Street Harrison Second Marshall Deal Franklin Main Streets Main Street Opera House Tyler Avenue Harrison Street F. K. Fernald

Missionary Meeting Opens in Trinity Church Goshen District

The twenty seventh annual convention of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Goshen District begins this afternoon at Trinity church with about sixty delegates expected and a closing evening on Friday. Mrs James Sinester and her late husband, a former Foo Chow China missionary and ex president of the Anglo China College, head the featured program. Proceedings include opening prayer led by Mrs L A Beeks, minutes by Mrs William Smith, and the conference secretary report by Mrs C A Wade. about forty attendees joined the afternoon session and the Indiana State Federation clubs voted to keep State in their title. The treasurer reports funds on hand at $399.80.

Methodist Missionary Meeting Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Goshen North Indiana M. E Trinity Church James Sinester Foo- Chow China Sinester Anglo-China College Foo-Chow L. A. ‘Beeks William’ Smith Nappanee C. A. Wade Fort Wayne

Injured in Runaway in Dunlaps Couple Thrown From Buggy

Mr and Mrs Irvin Price of Dunlaps were injured when their buggy collided with a tree at Main and May streets at 10 p m Wednesday after their horse was frightened by an interurban car. They were found unconscious on the track and taken to the home of Mrs Price's sister. The buggy was damaged and the horse returned home unharmed minus its harness.

Irvin Price Dunlaps Main May Streets May Street Melvin Weaver

Infant trapped in parade crowd at Ned’s jewelry store

A woman with a baby in a cab became blocked in a dense crowd after a parade passing Ned’s jewelry store. The crowd pushed and swayed, risking crushing the infant. Helpers freed the mother and child, with bicycles toppled and one front wheel wrecked. the baby was only slightly injured.

Neds

Train Line Delays Extend Warsaw Peru Extension

Completion on the Warsaw and Peru interurban railway is postponed due to slow construction. The delay will prevent connecting Elkhart with Indianapolis until January 1 and possibly into next spring. Once finished, the Warsaw Peru road will bridge the Louisville Chicago gap via Indianapolis Wabash Peru Warsaw Elkhart South Bend Michigan City and Gary.

Warsaw and Peru Elkhart Indianapolis Indiana Warsaw Louisville Chicago Wabash South Bend Michigan City Gary

Pickpockets Active During Rally Observed

Dr EB Holdeman lost a pocketbook with several dollars and papers near Neds jewelry store and suspects the thief. Engineer William Campbell, of 205 Harrison street, had several dollars in change taken from his left pocket while standing in the crowd Wednesday evening.

EB. Holdeman Neds William Campbell Harrison Street

Buzzard Declared Insane By Local Board

Doctors Kuhn and Lockwood with Justice Brumbaugh ruled John S. Buzzard insane at a Monday inquest. An application for admittance to Long Cliff was filed today following the brother in law Alvin Christopher's complaint that Buzzard threatened bodily harm to his child.

John S. Buzzard

Indiana Osteopathic Society Holds Tenth Annual Meeting

The tenth annual meeting of the Indiana Osteopathic Society was held in Indianapolis on a Wednesday. President Dr. E. C. Crow of Elkhart gave the address, and the convention honored Dr. A. T. Still of Kirksville, founder of osteopathy, who marked his eightieth birthday during the convention.

Indiana Osteopathic Society Indianapolis E. C. Crow Elkhart National Association Kirksville A. T. Still

Dog bite at residence on Middlebury Street

L. EB. Williams was bitten in the leg by a dog at the residence of J. W. Leers, 1128 Middlebury Street, when he went to take the meter reading. Turnkey Coley recalls the Leers saying the dog belongs to a sister in Chicago and they would take care of it.

L. EB. Willams J. W. Leer Middlebury Street Turnkey Coley Leers Chicago

Little Girls Stray From Home In Wolf’s Addition

Gladys Mack aged four and Alvin Weyrick aged five from Wolf's addition wandered away at 9 30 this morning and returned by 10. Parents notified police as search began. A bay mare weighing 1050 pounds owned by Eli Yoder was reported stolen from Goshen streets Wednesday evening. Sheriff Ziesel provided a description to local officers.

Gladys Mack Alvin Weyrick Wolf Goshen Eli Yoder Ziesel

Pioneer Benjamin Oaks Dies After Illness in Cleveland Township

Benjamin F. Oaks longtime Cleveland township resident and former trustee dies at 73 after bronchitis and a fainting spell. Born in Dauphin County Pennsylvania he moved to Ohio in 1850 and taught school in several townships. Survived by wife Bird and children William Edgar Frank Mary and Mrs. Alice Jennings. The piece notes procedures for replacing a candidate after ballots are printed.

Benjamin F. Oaks Cleveland Township Mr. Oaks Dauphin County Concord Osolo Cleveland Oaks

Death of John Raymer After Democratic Parade Overexertion

John Raymer, 1839 born, died this morning after parade participation. He collapsed from heart and stomach pains at 1 am following the democratic parade. Dr. J. C. Mast treated him, found dead at 7:30 am. He worked as janitor for American Express Co. on South Main and other local firms. Widow Abigail died years ago. daughter Eva Haines survives. Funeral arrangements pending.

John Raymer American Express Co South Main Street Raymer J. C. Mast Mast Miller Dewey Mr. Raymer Abigail Eva Haines No. 304 North Third Street Stephens

Clyde Shaum Dies in New Mexico at Twenty Five

George W. Shaum learns by telegram that his son Clyde Shaum died in New Mexico from mountain fever after weeks of illness. Clyde, 25, worked as a blacksmith and clerk in his father’s Garfield avenue store. The body will be brought home for burial. other family members will return from the trip.

Elkharton New Mexico George W. Shaum Garfield Avenue Clyde Shaum Zelotes Lola Ralph

County Attorney responds to accusations against officials

County Attorney Gattshall makes an effective response to Democratic insinuations against county officials. Preparations for Beveridge and Miller meetings are noted. Meth odist women plan annual convention. Pickpockets operate during a parade. A gas meter reader is bitten by a dog. Dr I W Short buys a building at 427 South Main. Sudden death of Benj F Oaks and John Raymer dies from exertion in marching.

Gattshall

Weather notes from Miles Medical Co.

Daily furnish from Miles Medical Co. reports maximum and minimum temperatures and wind speed. Maximum temperature 42 degrees Fahrenheit, minimum 6.5 degrees, wind 12 mph.

Miles Medical Co Neeesdo

Fractured flywheel wrecks Frankfort city plant

The targa flywheel at Frankfort's city electric light plant burst at 6 50 pm near the courthouse, wrecking the plant and causing 12000 to 15000 dollars in damage. The city plant, built for about 80000 dollars, faced widespread outages and high inconvenience as repairs began after a council meeting.

Frankfort City Electric Light Carter Flinders

Pierce to Face Texas Indictment for False Swearing

Henry Clay Pierce will return to Texas to answer an indictment for false swearing in this county. Judge Barclay, who represented the state at Pierce’s hearing, says Pierce will arrive November 9 to stand trial. Pierce, then at his summer home in Massachusetts, cited health as the reason for delaying earlier travel.

Austin Tex Henry Clay Pierce Texas Campbell Barclay St. Louis Pierce St. Louisan Massachusetts Barton

Arkansas Railroads Face Joint Conference Over Tariffs

The Arkansas railroad commission announced a joint conference with the five trunk lines for Saturday to discuss the revised intrastate freight tariffs and decide on actions deemed just and necessary.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Railroad Commission

Wife seeks support and receiver for husband in court

Gertrude Darling files in Superior Court through Attorney J L Harman for herself and two children asking 40 dollars monthly. She seeks a receiver for a property valued at 5000 dollars but encumbered, with the receiver to receive the court allowance. If income is insufficient, a commissioner may be appointed to dispose of the property. She alleges three years of intemperate habits caused failure to support.

Gertrude Darling J. L. Harman Algie Darling

Marshall Rally Draws Large Crowd In Indiana Night Meeting

Vice Presidential candidate Tom Marshall attracted a crowded audience at the Elkhart opera house with a two hour speech amid streets packed with a parade. He touted Democratic themes while denouncing tariffs and Republicans, warning of socialism and promising police and administrative reforms if elected.

Marshall

Taft's Chances Fine After Madison Square Garden Rally

New York reports say Taft and allies see last night's Madison Square Garden demonstration as larger than Bryan's. Andrew Carnegie, stepping from the steamer Adriatic, declares strong belief in Taft's victory based on twenty four hour intelligence. He warns Bryan's election would bring the greatest consequences.

New York Taft Madison Square Garden Bryan Andrew Carnegie

Suspected Murderer Arrested in Kentucky Slaying

The headless body of a white man found in the Covington hills last Sunday leads to the arrest of barber Farris Simpson at Harrodsburg Kentucky. The dead man was identified as Noble who was with Simpson in Covington two months ago and carried $2000 in army money.

Cincinnati Covington Harrodsburg Farris Simpson Noble Simpson

Famous Abolitionist J. W. Hutchinson Dead in Lynn

J W Hutchinson an octogenarian abolitionist and poet famed for Oliton days and a friend of Lincoln, Gar rison, and Wendell Phillips was found by his wife asphyxiated at his Lynn home. He died within an hour after attempting to crawl toward the door.

Lynn Mass J. W. Hutchinson Lincoln Garrison Wendell Phillips

A Marine Disaster Off Harwich Yarmouth Crew Missing

London reports the steamer Yarmouth from Rotterdam to Harwich found wreckage in the North Sea mid channel. Bodies of several crew members were recovered and at least thirty eight were aboard. the fate of the rest is believed grim.

London Yarmouth Rotterdam Harwich North Sea

Fire injures twenty in Neave building blaze panic

A calcium light explosion on the fourth floor of the Neave building in Cincinnati caused a fire this afternoon. Twenty persons, mostly women, were injured by burns or smoke and several were overcome by fumes as panic spread after the alarm.

Cincinnati Neave

His Idea of School. Des Moines Man in Gas Obsession

Des Moines on October 29 reports John Penn, a policeman, barricaded in his room and turning on gas after writing a note claiming he loved one woman yet wished to marry another. He was unconscious when found but may recover.

Des Moines Hell John Penn

Ivernia Struck by Gigantic Tidal Wave Near Queenstown

Twenty persons aboard the Cunard liner Ivernia were injured one day out from Queenstown when the steamer encountered a gigantic tidal wave in Devil's Hold. Six injuries were serious. The ship faced a perilous ordeal as passengers suffered cuts and shock and the crew organized rapid first aid. Lifeboats and medical help were summoned to assist the wounded and ensure safe passage to port.

Boston Cunard Ivernia Devil's Hold Queenstown

Bryan Signs Contingent Address Contract

Bellefontaine Ohio October 29. Bryan contracts with the Chau tauqua for an address next August on condition he fails to be elected president.

Bryan Bellefontaine The Chautauqua

Italian Murderer Hanged in Reading Pa

Salvatore Garritoo, murderer of Policeman Kell ner, was hanged today in Reading Pennsylvania after a year on death row. He protested his innocence as the sentence was carried out.

Reading. Pa Salvatore Garritoo Kellner

Panama Grievance Ties To Isthmian Trade Policy

G Obaldia son of Panama president, en route to London for a Panama consulate, says he lacks official U.S. status but will aid Panamanian merchants protesting what they call canal commission encroachment. He accuses the commission of free trade favors for items like delicacies and clothing, hurting private firms taxed 10 percent on imports, and alleges canal employees loan trading coupons to Panamanian natives.

Washington G. Obaldia Panama Pannama London United States Isthmian Canal Commission Canal

Federation counsels urge immediate ruling in Gompers contempt case

In Washington on October 29, Federation of Labor leaders Mitchell Morrison seek swift court decision in contempt proceedings against President Samuel Gompers tied to alleged Bucks Store and Range boycott. Counsel state no further evidence will be presented and demand an immediate ruling.

Washington Gompers Mitchell Morrison Federation of Labor Bucks Store and Range Company St. Louis Bucks Company

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Senator Beveridge Hon. C. W. Miller Indiana State Federation Clubs Garber Benj. F. Oaks Militant Democracy Marshall and Kern Tom Marshall Mr. Marshall Briggs Machine W. F. Stanton Abe Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Democratic Party Elkhart County Debs Tam Gov Hanly Kuhn Congress Whitley Court Billheimer Dead the Daily Review
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