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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
1
Evansville resident Polly Wood Baker of Newburg aged 68 claims a remarkable marital history, marrying nine times. The report traces divorces, mysterious deaths, suicides, and stories of spouses from Burlington and nearby towns, including a volatile Civil War era sequence and multiple desertions.
In Chicago on April 22 James A. Patten fled his offices amid threats to his life as the wheat market plummeted with prices tumbling further. Reports say the May wheat contract dropped to 1.2134 amid scarce market support, following a wave of letters and public alarm over his involvement in a controversial deal. Patten left due to safety fears and widespread concern over the volatile market environment.
Avette Indiana April 22 Proctor at Lafayette speaks under Tippecanoe county taxpayers league on prohibition from economic and religious angles. He argues county option election and retention of licensed saloons citing facts figures and views. He criticizes President Stone of Purdue Dr Moran and Dr Demetrius farsabik of Trinity M E church Lafayate.
Margaret J. Lee filed for divorce from Lorenzo D. Lee a city fireman stationed at headquarters in superior court. Attorneys Hile Baker cite multiple charges in the case and request relief for Lee's estranged wife.
Anichinson Kansas April 2 1918 Hines A Patten a wheat king passed through en route to Prescott Gal to visit a ranchman friend. Patten refused to see newspaper men and said he is not investigating wheat conditions but running away from publicity.
The yard car shop faces a shortage of workers with six days a week service and a daily hair day schedule. Freight delays and limited repair time burden the department as it catches up on backlog. Car salesmen are asked to help ready vehicles for the fall and winter trade amid a crowded workshop.
Oskaloosa Iowa April 22 William Kirkpatrick just released from the state penitentiary today shot and killed his wife and wounded his brother in law Tom Cooney. He also inflicted a slight bullet wound on Mrs Cooney and injured her baby. Kirkpatrick was arrested.
April 22 report from Sofia records the Turkish detachment seizing the Asiatic side of Constantinople and completing the city’s siege. Martial law proclaimed, oath of troops sworn, and loyalists to the sultan resist Constitutionalists who executed rival guards yesterday. Possible reconciliation with Italy hinted as agitation cools.
Trustees of Oakwood Park Association met under Evangelical oversight to outline summer construction. Officers elected include President Newnan South Bend and Secretary Ray, with a committee led by Rev. Newmany to supervise park upgrades. Water works and fire protection planned before the summer meeting August 4. A dormitory near the lake for visitors was proposed, while three new cottages rise and a highway front project requires land drainage.
Richard Turnock was chosen president of the new Hoard of police commissioners at this morning's district meeting in Chief Silvers ally. The board agreed to hear evidence in the case of K P L Tharp against Officer Frank Lithhe, filed recently, and will hear witnesses on May 4. Tharp alleges Lithhe took $5 from him during a April 10 arrest and failed to return it, while Lithhe allegedly used profane language during interrogation.
Tuesday night's banquet is credited with boosting interest and attracting new members to the Industrial association. Temporary secretary WC Bickel has received several signed membership boards as the group plans a 7 o clock meeting to elect a new board of directors and discuss early matters.
Unclear fragments from a Niagara Buffalo area note describe a tense situation on April 2 involving dynamite or a danger device. Authorities are handling a secured area as the scene remains under scrutiny.
Charles C. Vetter of Elkheart died at 1 am Sunday at his home 610 Jefferson Street Trem. pneumonia and a weakened heart with asthma. He and his wife attended Grace Lutheran services that day and he had been in good health until sudden breathing trouble woke him at midnight. Born near Monroe, Michigan, he was 56 and known as a musician, proficient on several instruments, and long a member and former leader of Grace Lutheran choir. He had worked at the Conk factory and recently resigned from a church position due to health. Continued on page 8.
Fremont Wagner and his brother faced charges of assault and battery against farmer Gardner. Fremont was fined five dollars plus costs by Magistrate Oberholtzer. his brother was acquitted. The case, likely appealable to the superior court, followed a prior incident two weeks earlier when Gardner was beaten.
J W Fieldhouse sparks business interest by urging early action on a Napanee interurban route. Merchants see regional gains from north south line with a special industrial club committee studying the project amid rising capital interest.
City council votes to extend tax payment deadline to May 20 and authorizes retirement of notes totaling 63 500 due within 30 days. New police commissioners Richard Purnack Hoffman and D Meimings are approved with 5 000 bonds each.
Delegates from several leaning cities gathered in Detroit on April 22 for a three day conference. They discuss Canadian reciprocity aimed at boosting reciprocal trade under the current preferential tariff law. The event seeks to influence Congress to act on the matter.
After almost six months of operation the Mishawaka Daily Journal will discontinue. The paper’s entire circulation will be absorbed by the South Bend Daily News beginning Saturday.
Fragmentary OCR notes show references to cuts at Attica on April 22 and a mention of a person named Cees ST welesmne with unclear roles. The text also includes phrases about trust, enjoyment, and a phrase indicating success.
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