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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
3
A road near the site plans to load coal dumped weeks ago as the coal strike ends. A large number of loaded cars remain in local yards and a disposal plan is under consideration to release rolling stock. The fourth track between here and Dunlaps is filled with coal cars.
Workers and engineers migrated within the system this morning with checks distributed at noon. A carload of Ematian laborers shifted from No 2 to No 1 en route from Cleago to Monroe Michigan. Two Lake Shore firemen were assigned yesterday. AL Britt joins the Witha maton division. Two work trains Nos 100 and 101 bulletined, the first to ride between Ride Line Jonctson and Pleasant Lake, the second between Air Line die dion and Wendalmith, both for April.
George LaDuke becomes Lake Shore brakeman while Simon Ramsey, a Lake Shore brakeman, was knocked from a running board and thrown into a coal car as a train dumped into a line of cars. He sustained multiple injuries. Harry A. Stenberg, a Marion Street machinist, hurt his left wrist at the Lake Shore shops. The railroad reports a surplus of new and older engines, with ten new passenger engines in local service and plans to sell smaller locomotives to make room for the large newer models.
S Geiberling subject to six months vacation starting tomorrow at the round house near Commmerice. AG Weber of Lake Shore machine shop in Englewood reported an illness described as fossilitis. R H H Southworth, Lake Shore ticket agent at Elkhart, began a trip to New York this morning.
New York stocks opened under pressure with many issues down from fractions to a point. Amalgamated slipped then partially recovered while Steel American Smelting and Anaconda fell about half a point. Railroads weaker. Grains opened lower with May wheat 1.15 to 1.14 and May corn 146 to 149. Hog prices down while cattle rose and sheep steady.
Indiana prohibitionists meet in Indianapolis and draft a platform while denouncing the Anti saloon league. Delegates are startled by three empty whisky bottles found on the hall stage and linked to Republican neglect of a county option plank.
Robert B. Proctor disposes of his stake in the Mikhart baseball club to C. A. Karnell and others. He cites fairness as league president and will dedicate time to league interests. An early next week meeting will set schedules and consider umpire positions.
E P Weston continues his cross state trek recounting sleet and wind from Laporte to Eckhart and Goshen. He chats with locals and photographers while meeting fellow walker Jack Eldridge of Boston who journeys to San Francisco on a 100 day wager. Weston predicts a Democratic tilt in the next presidential election amid GOP displeasure over prices.
Judge Sol A. Wood referee in bankruptcy heard unsettled claims for the American Recording Lock Company. A dividend preparatory to creditor payment will be declared soon and paid in about two weeks.
Chester Hunter sustained a fractured arm last night after striking it on a rock while he and Chester Myers walked along the planks of a new building to their home. A physician was summoned to set the bone.
For sale an Esty organ offered in a Sherman street grocery store. Contact home phone 401 for inquiries.
Help wanted for a delivery position at Pomeroy's Grocery 1201 South Alain Street. Advertises a band appearance by Elfery at Bucklen venue tomorrow afternoon and urges readers to reserve seats.
Swedish sprinter Gusta Ljungstrom wins the S10 000 Afar ather Derby event as he plans exhibition races nationwide. He sets a new record for tag Marathon arte NS reverdig fie tengnye ott indies and 155 yards in two hours 4 minutes 25 seconds. His team partner Tiane Jebausen takes third place in the Yao event.
The Boston Nationals have not played a home game on Labor Day since 107. The note highlights a long standing scheduling quirk and situates the team within seasonal traditions and holiday fixtures.
Multiple teams plan preseason moves including Jimmy Durhant with Wichita, Dode Criss as Browns pinch hitter, and Jack O Can hor o keeping Bobby Wallace at third. Ty Cobb clashes with Hugh stempings over spring training nonattendance. Tommy Sheehan named player manager for San Francisco. Giants target Skidwell at short and Merkin at first. Jeddie Plank shines in first full nine innings for the Athletics. Cubs ink Leslie Nunmaker. Billy the Kid Nance to Jackson Cotton States league. Spaulding named U S B L successor as Andy Lawson resigns. Vane healthy, set for Boston Nationals. Pittsburg first base race between Sharpe and Flynn narrows.
New York April 7 John SF McGraw celebrates his thirty seventh birthday today while piloting the New York Nationals for the eighth year. Fans rally to the longevity of the Giants leader as he reshaped baseball with Keeler and the Orioles in the 1890s and later as manager of the New York Giants since 1962. Under his command the Giants have played 1,120 championship games with 308 pennants and a world championship, finishing runner up three times.
Abe Attell will box Harlem in New York on April 22 with Tommy Murphy scheduled for the same date and city. The announced bouts place both fighters at a major boxing card in the metropolis.
Peter Maher falls in three rounds as rival Jack Smith delivers another knockout victory. Smith dominates early rounds and secures a decisive finish, extending Maher’s loss streak in a prominently billed bout.
Sam Langford is lined up to fight Jack Johnson with promoter Jon Woodman arranging the Labor Day clash. The proposed bout would feature two heavyweight veterans in a marquee showdown if terms are finalized.
A campaign outlines a pardon for Jack Blackburn who is serving fifteen years for manslaughter at Morainensing Pac prison. The item cites a Truth report and a weekly payment referenced as 110c per week.
Elkhart drives park hosts Sunday afternoon game pitting All Stars led by Charles Bocher against Riverviews. Notables Eller Ray Williams Rowley Beck Kollinger Foy Wilkinsons Williams and others prep for season trials with Oshkosh Fond du Lac and Sterling semi pro teams.
Residents push for a sealer for Union City and discuss Lola improvement bonds on Indiana avenue sewer. An adding machine appropriation of 275 dollars was authorized despite council doubt. Gronert and Mrs Carpenter named to library board, with two more retirements anticipated.
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