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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1909

Page

4

Subpoena Tug in Prize Fighting Probe In Indiana

Governor Marshall faces questions about prize fighting as Prosecutor Pattee of South Bend seeks his grand jury appearance. Marshall says he knows nothing of prize fighting and only forwarded a letter for investigation. If Pattee balks, an executive inquiry may target Pattee for failing to enforce the law.

Indianapolis Pattee South Bend Marshall Eary Éutor Vgn Lew

Fogarty Supporters Hopeful Gov Marshall Responds to Gambling Probe

South Bend reports Prosecutor Pattee subpoenaed Gov Marshall to testify about gambling and prize fighting in South Bend. Elkheart friends say Pattee and city hall Democrats push a political snag break, while Marshall’s letter to the executive cited the issue.

Tikhart Tov Marshall the Tribune Patte Marshall Pattee South Bend Joseph BE. Talbott Fogarty Fogarty Candidate, In Last Fall's Election, Friends of Gov. Marshall Elkhart

One Bid For City Garbage Hauling Awarded

Herbert Wood received the contract for hauling the city garbage for 685.5 dollars. He will begin duties next Saturday and the term runs until December. The board approved the sole bid after reviewing the submission and related maintenance notes.

Herbert Wood Mr. Wood diMittad Bristol Board Company

R F Nickum Visits Warsaw on Business

R F Nickum traveled to Warsaw on business today, meeting local contacts and attending scheduled engagements related to his work.

Warsaw

Mausoleum contract in Goshen and county fair fire scare

The Longacre company of Shelby Ohio contracted with Peter Longacre of Elkhart to build a 200 to 400 crypt mausoleum at Oak Ridge cemetery in Goshen. Fire Chief Snobarger reported a false alarm near the Goshen county fair stalls and grandstand causing widespread alarm before it was learned the fair buildings were safe. Mrs Lloyd Macomber of Elkhart visiting Goshen parents William and Mrs Bowen swallowed a pin and was treated with X rays.

Siby Eee Audocrat Longacre The FF. Gingerich Goshen England Ann ‘Arbor Snobarger Marsh Lloyd Macomber Elkhart William Bowen Ini Goshen

Township Officials Report About 900 Dogs in City

Township Assessor Darling and assistants announce a tax deadline for dog payments by the first of the month with a legal limit of May 15. They estimate about 900 dogs in the city of Burkhart and note figures may be adjusted as final tallies are compiled.

Mangled man loses legs after Osceola rail mishap

A group of six unknown men attempted to board a west bound Lake Shore freight near Osceola. Two fell or failed to board and were injured, with one later identified as William Levibuska of Cleveland. Both legs crushed, right above knee and left below knee, surgery possible. Controversy over who bears medical costs. Dr. Proudsitt attended.

Lake Shore Osceola Clark Hospital Geyer Morrison amMmen Levibuska Cleveland Varisen Nan

Evangelist Grey Leads City Revival Banquet Drive

Dr Ora S Gray headlines a union revival effort with a business men's banquet at First Presbyterian to enlist 100 advisory committee members. The event gathers key local professionals for speeches by Gray and Dr Zartman ahead of continued tent services at Fifth and Franklin.

Union Ora Ss. Gray Fifth Franklin First Presbyterian Church Gray Zartman Winona Lake Gray - At Presbyterian Church Socal Gossard A.R Beardsley Kent Bery Drake

Inspector DeGarmo Struck By Engine A Near Miss

Inspector Joseph DeGarmo was struck by engine 87 at 3:40 AM while crossing the tracks on Marion Street. He was hurled about fifteen feet, revived after unconsciousness, and left with bruises on his right leg and a minor head bruise.

Joseph « DeGarni Marion ‘Street Gary DeGamima

Civil War Veteran James D Braden Celebrates Seventieth Birthday

Major James D Braden of Elkhart marks his 70th birthday. Born April 27, 1839 in Harding County Ohio, he moved to Elkhart in 1844. He learned blacksmithing, served in the Ninth Infantry Company C, first as private then lieutenant and captain, with three months’ service and later re enlistment.

James D. Braden Elkhart Elk Harding Ohio Eiihart Jackson Nes

City of the Trisane and the Demented Care Debate

Fragmentary text discusses sending dangerous people to another settlement or institutions. It notes how ordinary people would scare physicians unfamiliar with the situation. The passage hints at humanitarian concerns and community attitudes toward care.

the Trisane

Horror of Africa Night in Miss Kirkland Book

A reviewer extracts vivid passages from Caroline Kirkland on Africa describing a night of palpable dread. The author notes the red earth no starlight reflection and a dense velvet darkness with a nameless horror. She contrasts African disease with other illnesses and mentions lions attacking unwary mortals as emblematic of the menace.

Caroline Kirkland Ain

Gloves and Boots in Divorce Testimony Across Borders

In a Scottish divorce case a witness described a woman rummaging her maid's trunks and finding 200 pairs of gloves. A dealer noted it is common for fashion-minded women abroad to own many gloves. At the Duchess of Somerset sale over 2,000 pairs were auctioned as good as new with cheap abroad.

Scotland A. Wom Somerset

Fragmented Caption Describes Lost Cat and Hobbyist’s Memory

Disjointed lines recount a yellow haired hostess and a pet cat that died. A wall picture and a table or floor scene hint at grief and a small child’s memory of the animal. The fragment ends with unclear dialogue about kin and husband.

Children Are Victims of Society for Political Turmoil

A fragment notes children as victims amid internal conflicts within the Society for Political Reform. No further context or names are legible, but the reference implies harm to minors connected to organizational disputes.

A. Aa of the Society For’ Polit

Fisherman’s Salmon Prank Sparks Governor’s Council Debate

A chaotic prank at the governor’s residence ends with a salmon wrongly swapped for cod. The fisherman apologizes as the prank is blamed on the governor’s wife, who later replaces the salmon and removes the cod. The incident unfolds amid reflections on faith and civic duty.

Undertaking Firm Plans Expansion and Move

Milford firm owned by Andrew Stephens and Henry E Stephens enlarges business by purchasing half interest from Stephenis and Hellsmith. They lease the southwest corner of Marion Street and begin remodeling after May 15. The firm, long established, continues operations since early years with Henry E Stephens involved until his death.

Decree Granted in Superior Court Case

The record shows a decree granted in a superior court case involving parties with the surname McColley. Details are incomplete but indicate a legal dissolution or settlement proceeding.

Industrial club to elect officers tonight

Directors of the Elkhart Industrial Association will meet at the Bucklen Hotel tonight to elect officers. The meeting, postponed from last night due to many directors being absent, proceeds with the current slate of officers to be chosen.

The Elkhart Industrial Association Bucklen Awas

Maddened dog attacks two others in Jefferson area

A stray dog roamed near the Comstock and Paulus farms early this morning, biting one owned dog severely. A second dog fought back with Paulus and was not known to be injured. Authorities pursued the creature toward the Middlebury road as residents alerted police.

Jefferson Lown John -Comstock John - Paulus Comstock Paulus Middlebury Comstockk Pearce and Robbins Middlebury Street Jook

Incomplete OCR Teases Local Narrative

Fragmentary text from Williamsport Pennsylvania references Mrs L Leisenring and sixth invasion, unclear details hinder full summary.

L. Leisenring Williamsport

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