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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
4
William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the daily circulation for March 1907 was 3477 copies not counting samples prints or unsold issues. Notary Louis A Dennert acknowledges the oath dated April 2 1907 with commission valid to 1971.
A fragment lists stores including Finehouts drugstore, Timmins Opera house book store Knevels book store and Keene's Inter urban news stand at corner Main and Hickory, indicating merchandise or property sale notices in the district.
The article portrays Secretary Taft as a formidable and morally sound candidate who will be nominated on merit. It praises his size health and tireless industry, noting his swift mind and ability to handle complex foreign and war department matters. It cautions against pushing him and suggests public choice would be fortunate if he is elected.
A Goshen Democrat argues in favor of Democratic cohesion facing the 1808 campaign. He contends Republicans are fractured and Democrats unite on essential issues, predicting a Democratic victory as the race begins.
The speech envisions a future American public man who studies national and world affairs, acts like a practical businessman, and serves with fearless conscience. It warns that present public service varies and fears the dream may remain unattainable, citing mixed examples including Guggenheim’s Senate election.
White House officials announce that the president cannot make any stops in Indiana during the Indianapolis to Lansing trip on the evening and night of May 30. Letters from towns along the route request brief presidential remarks but are deemed impractical due to travel timing. Secretary Loeb notes the train will depart Indianapolis late afternoon and a stop would force a late night schedule.
A rail association plans raising charges for car use to curb shortages. A ballot will decide if a five dollar trip penalty applies to roads using cars for their own business. Officials push maintenance for a Cary clearinghouse to track car movements and end the New England “graveyard” unloading delays.
In financial circles the New York Central faces internal concern and external policy aggressiveness. The Vanderbilt system shows room for improvement yet concentrates effort on main lines. The Nickle Tate and Lake Erie West burden NYC but may improve with equipment and track upgrades.
A new form for each page of a car record is to be kept at every station as part of the shipper bill the legislature passed. The form facilitates car movement and supplies MIS to shippers, with fields for order number size length date ordered and date filled.
The article notes a setback for MU as overtime play yields a loss while the defense struggles. Key moments and player efforts are highlighted in a concise report of the game sequence and outcome.
The Goshen area faces a shift as the superior court is expected to cut circuit court business. The Democrat notes the volume will drop, with at least half as many cases filed locally. Practically all Elkhart cases may switch to the superior court, and Deahl & Deahl filed three circuit cases before adjournment.
Stanley B. Dustman will discontinue the Elkhart County Observer at New Paris with last week's issue. He planned to continue until late summer but changed plans and will serve as agent for the Wisconsin line. Machinery will be disposed of and the subscription list turned over to W. E. Groves of the Milford Mail.
The Independent Order of Foresters plans a meeting in South Bend. Captain W. S. Anderson, 78, marked as a longtime resident of the county, is noted. In Jeffersonville, a will by Professor W. W. Borden left 1,000,000 to the people and other beneficiaries, but a court invalidated it, naming the widow sole beneficiary.
A police report describes a crowd at Goshen Avenue last night and a wary witness who fears paralysis from tea and coffee. The woman says nervous spells, sleepless nights, numbness, and heart trouble followed excessive caffeine exposure described as potent in some individuals.
Miller left Frankfort with a sister in Rossville nearby. A bicycle theft report near his departure caused misplaced suspicion since he was a stranger in town. Local papers later corrected the record as Miller rejoiced in the vindication.
A fragmented note mentions Miller being interrogated about his family while references to a long separated brother and sister and a stomach trouble are noted in the text.
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