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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1910

Page

5

Train accident claims life of Powell and bystanders

A passenger train crushed Powell a 40 year old man and several tourists near a station, with one sister Abies Ward from Baxter Springs among the travelers harmed. Conductor Peeters and manager Bliss aboard, investigation by local officers noted.

FL Powell Trombdor Particahir Powell Phe Memiers Omecer Pearce Stipee Powellig Abies Ward Uaxter Springs Arkansas Cerries Enval Tron Moulders Ufes Charese Naei- Teer Bliss Peeters

Concrete resurfacing plans for West Lexington Avenue road work

A damaged description outlines resurfacing of West Lexington Avenue from the West Street area with partial replacement of foundations and extensive asphalt removal. It notes property owner concerns, temporary river bank safety mentions, and bids from private individuals for the paving project.

Lexington Teddy Py Oa Gnember Piledie Wayhs

Dollar Leagueers Plan Church Fund Drive

The Brotherhood of the Christ church votes to build a new fund raising effort with 1259 credited as an initial contribution. Plans aim to use EAoG for recreation within thirty days while a contest between Brotherhood societies may shift the schedule. The winner will host the losers after three months.

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Roosevelt trip and Budapest crowds greet president abroad

Budapest crowds gathered near Roosevelt’s hotel as he rests on a tour with the agriculture minister. The president met others and discussed resources during a public inspection trip while a minor missive and misprints drift through local dispatches.

Jouseens Io Piedietines Pope Resinvision Aus Saeed Roosevelt Budapest Theniinster of Agriculture

Citywide Fire Strikes During Chinese Uprising

Reports from Shanghai and London describe widespread fires and destruction during a Chinese uprising. Missionaries and foreigners face threats as civilians die and infrastructure suffers while authorities seek relief and safety measures.

Sympathy and Rumor Surround Toledo Crime Inquiry

Local police pursue the Willican Choaweryo case tied to a hotel theft and wages dispute. The report paints a troubled figure seen on Che Oia streets, with speculative notes on his fate and future paths after his trial and community reactions.

Knights of Pythias to Hear Building Plan Recommendations

Special invitations go to Fouchart Lodewe Na members to attend the lodge meeting tomorrow evening. The building committee's recommendations, submitted weeks ago, will be heard and may propose changes to by laws. A report on an obstinate site for a new home is expected.

Fouchart Lodewe Na Knights of Pythias Lodgwe Organimaion

Memorial Bay Program 1 to be decided at committee meeting

A joint committee of the Deliner and Shiteor Field tests CG ALR will meet tonight to finalize plans for Memorial day services. The Sekners and Sailors club rooms on West Jackson Street host the session as officials outline the program and select a speaker for the exercises.

West Jackscot Street

Good Roads Booklets To Be Out This Week

A forthcoming booklet by the Industrial Association aims to promote uniform and economical road funding for country and suburban streets. Compiled by L. D. Hall of the association's good roads committee the pamphlet promises valuable information to aid the movement.

Industrial Association L. D. Hall

Woman testifies in suit over wedding postponements

Miss Madslie ACH Wii of Chicago tells of quarrels and late wedding plans with William Stearne, wealthy shoe dealer, as she recounts gifts returned, a late postal visit, and a custom between them amid a sensational Indiana case seeking $25,000 heart balm and damages.

hLaterio Ind Madslie William Steamne Weathy Hoshpauy Steatog Fiat Geserbed Albothe

Insane man dominates tram p rears at police station

A chaotic scene at a police station Saturday night ended with officers overpowering a man known as Pep ferry who caused a disturbance. He resisted, threatened violence, and was placed in solitary confinement. A second man, Strong, sought lodging and headed back toward Buffalo after claims of misfortune.

Tieorege Peferry Diayshiv Lodsias Treaton Ginas Herly Thorly WL AL Neal Wiel Rinehart Flerry Mw OB. Strone Buffalo Rinetfiart Strong Buffaio Dalkhart Jacob Gans Warsaw Elkhart Qanus

Irish Party to Back Budget in Commons Debate

London April 18 Special The Irish party announced before the Commons debate that it would support the budget at all stages. The move is hailed as a triumph for Asquith.

London House of Commons Asquith

Pythians Favor Plan for Building Castle

Elkhart lodge Knights of Pythias, with 7100 members, voted unanimously to adopt building committee recommendations for a new home. Plans and potential sites were discussed, with written propositions expected next Tuesday. Members expressed enthusiasm and several advanced to higher ranks.

Pythians Elkhart Lodge Knights of Pythias

Comet Causes Death After 73 Year Wait

Evansville Indiana April 1 Mrs josephine eterna aged 50 remembered seeing Halley's comet and described it to her family before she collapsed from heart disease while recounting the tale. Halley's comet is about 100,680 miles from Earth today and may pass perihelion tomorrow. If skies are clear it could be visible for several days and will dim after April 25.

Evansville Osephine Eterna Thalley Hallex

Pything Knights See Record Attendance At Meeting

Indications show the Knights of Pything meeting this evening will attract the largest crowd in the history of the local organization. Interest focuses on a new building movement and a probable redesign of interior space. A welfare committee smoker is planned with plans for an entertainment to follow remodeling and access will be via an outside temporary stairway on the river side.

Seooddteb Welfare Committee

Hyde Named Slayer in Swope Murder Trial

In Kansas City on April 18, the murder trial of Dr. Br. Clark Fivde, charged with killing Col. Thomas F. H. Swope, began with opening statements by Special State Attorney James A. Reed. He argued the crime could only be committed by a learned physician.

Kansas City BR. Clark Fivde Thomas FH. Swope

Deserted Boy Finds Friends in Elkhart

Fourteen year old Joe Koster of Champagne Illinois was abandoned by his brother June 28. After a cold night in Toledo they turned back toward Champagne entering Elkhart where West Side residents fed him and police took him to temporary custody. Joe is eager to return home and trustees may aid his journey as authorities doubt the older brother’s willingness to help.

Elkhart Tenth Marion Street Joe Koster Champagne Illinois June Toledo West Side City Cleveland Joe Big Brother

Two Aged Residents Remembered in Elkhart Obituaries

Adam Zentz a Civil War veteran and longtime Elkhart resident died at 66 after four months of illness. Joel Stromquist a former Lake Shore worker and Swedish immigrant who near 71 also passed after a lingering illness. Survivors include spouses, children, and siblings, with services at Swedish Lutheran Church and residence on Franklin Street.

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Local Industry Seeks Stock Sale For Plant Expansion

Industrial association directors met at Bucklen Hotel to discuss stock sale for expansion of a local plant. The board, including former directors, weighed bidding from private parties and considered new plant plans, with a May target under debate and a proposed delegation to represent members.

City Sealer Question To Go Before Council

The Elkhart common council will likely decide tonight whether the city should have a department of weights and measures with a city sealer. The ordinance committee has submitted an updated original ordinance after weeks of recommended changes. Bonds for John Klapp and D A Fleming as metropolitan police commissioners will be submitted for approval. Mr W W Poyser of Goshen is in Elkhart today.

Elkhart Common Council John Klapp D. A. Fleming Metropolitan Police Commission

Noted Humorist Falls Ill Then Rally Emerges

Samuel Clemens known as Mark Twain suffered a sudden illness early this morning. Physicians were summoned and his condition improved later. John F P of Bremen speaks for Mr and Mrs George Warding of Sycamore Street today.

Conan Alark Twain John FP Bremen Ernest George Warding Sycamore Street

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