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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

3

Auto Crash Injures Men as Road Sparks Paralyzing Break

The Fieldhouse car crashed at a railroad crossing as a connecting rod broke the steering gear and high speed made a crash inevitable. Harry Snell rushed for physicians and returned within fifteen minutes with aid. George B. Pratt and others aided the injured in the wreck.

Snell Harry Snell Szeil South Bend Ae Pounder M. R. Simons T. A. Pear Ir. H. Bentz

Car Crash Leaves Three Riders Struck From Rear Seat

Witness Ted Tounder recounts a Fieldhouse car crash at a grade crossing that slammed into a farm wagon. The rear-seat trio were hurled high in the air. Frank and Dr. Eisenbeiss were found on the road, Garison nearby, while Fieldhouse and Stahr escaped injury.medics tended the injured as the car struck a tree and fence then stopped.

Fieldhouse Ted Tounder Snell Party Snell Mr. Frank Dr. Eisenbeiss Dr. Garison Piddhouse Mr. Stahr Mr. Fieldhouse

Injury details from highway incident described

Mr Frank sustained head and facial injuries after a fall from a car on a highway. Mr Pounder and Dr Carltom recount a bruised face a left eye injury and a torn cuticle with a shocked scene. Medical help arrived after initial aid was provided.

Defective Parton Car Causes Accident Near South Bend

A wreck investigation found a broken steering gear connecting rod with a factory flaw caused the collision west of South Bend. Witnesses described the crash scene, injuries to Dr. Misenhbeiss, Dr. Carleton, and BE. Frank, with Frank suffering paralysis in his limbs and facial injuries.

Injured Men Found Along Road After Vehicle Collision

A Fieldhouse car crash left three men injured and lying on the road's south side. Mr Fieldhouse stayed inside, likely due to the steering apparatus. Frank Stahr, seated front left, was thrown when the car struck a farm wagon, not at the initial impact with the railroad switch.

Fieldhouse

Physicians Arrive. Injured Transported to Epworth Hospital

Shortly after the collision Mr Frank was carried to a nearby farm house. Drs Daugherty and Miller joined Mr Snell, who went to South Bend for aid. An ambulance took the injured man to Epworth Hospital. The Fieldhouse car had minor damage with a bent front axle fender and smashed headlights and was towed to a South Bend garage.

Work on Gossard Factory in Allendale continues

At the Gossard corset plant in Allendale workers begin a staged shift as the building’s added story goes up. The shutdown of most staff is due to the construction dust and dirt, not a lack of orders, with a major push to finish the new story planned.

Allendale

Passenger describes being thrown fifty feet after car crash

Dr. Eisenheiss recounts the accident scene as he and two companions in the rear seat were hurled from the Fieldhouse car when it struck a switch and railroad track. He recalls losing consciousness and waking amid wreckage near a wagon and fence, estimating the rear passengers flew at least fifty feet.

Stahr

Dr Carlton Burns Two Ribs In Car Crash

Dr Carlton in the rear seat of the Mieldhouse car sustained two broken ribs on the left side. He was in pain and could not give his account when seen by a Truth representative last night. Dr Wisenbeiss was unconscious after being thrown from the car and had a wrenched right shoulder along with abrasions and bruises.

Carleton Mieldhouse Wisenbeiss

Demolition of Wagon After Car Crash Described

Witnesses recount a Snell automobile strike that crushed a farm wagon loaded with manure. The box spilled, wheels detached, yet the team leader Jacob Witts and horses escaped harm. A Fieldhouse cyclometer noted 48 miles per hour at impact with a tree.

Jacob- ‘-Witts

Mrs Frank Assists After Local Accident Near Epworth Hospital

Mrs Frank, at her home, learned of an accident last evening and traveled to South Bend on a five o'clock interurban car to assist in wiring for Mr Frank at Epworth hospital. Mrs J Fieldhouse was taken to South Bend in a Simplex car after missing the other bus. Mr Fieldhouse remained at his son in law Watt’s bedside near the hospital. At 3 15 this afternoon Mr Frank’s condition was unchanged.

Mr. Frank

Bank Without Capital Runs Onto Shoals

Indianapolis April 30 1930 Attorney General Bingham prepared a complaint for a permanent receiver for the Malone and Son Bank at Cayuga Indiana closed by state bank examiner Charles W Camp. The bank was capitalized at 10000 dollars but no capital stock was paid in and there is a shortage of 18000 dollars in the accounts.

Indianapolis Ind Bingham Bank of Malone& Son Cayuga, Ind Charles W. Camp

Board Reviews Sewer and Street Bid Offers

The board will decide tomorrow on bids for Johnson and McPherson Cassopolis and East Beardsley avenue sewers. Northern Construction offered 2339.75 and 1967.95 and 1086.50 for the three portions while C A Kinney and A E Manning submitted 052.668 and 668. On Cassopolis bids also from M Fishley 2787.68 and 946.10. Street paving bids by Hatch Kinney Manning exceeded prior totals and were rejected. Also notices for Cradle Songs at Bucklen Hall Maypole dance at Hoffmans Hall and ticket sales advertised.

Board of Public Works Johnson and McPherson Cassopolis Beardsey Avenue Northern Construction‘ Company Johnson and” McPherson Street Beardsley” Aves Fishley Beardsley C. A Kinney A.E. Manning C.L. Kinney A. B. ‘Manning Hatch Métropolitan Logan Manning and Kinney Metropolitan

The Value of Manual Work in National Life

A discussion on social reform argues that those in positions of trust should have endured manual labor. It claims such experience builds physical and moral vigor and helps leaders understand the conditions of workers, guiding wealth and national well being.

Persian Shahs New Mascot

The late Shah Nasr ed Din of Persia kept a black Persian cat as a luck charm. When the cat died a relative known as the Wife of the Cat secured a nephew to replace it. The boy saved the Shah’s life during a shooting expedition and was named The Cherished of the Lov foriegn.

Black-Cat Monarch Persia Nasr-ed- Din Amin Agdas Hunt Oreigen Luckbringer

Everyday Heroism in Whitmans Vision for the Young

The passage argues Walt Whitman holds a plain truth that no trade or job narrows heroism. It contends romance is not confined to distant eras and that modern youth can embody exalted virtue and greatness of soul in their own time.

Walt’ Whitman Hhim

London Shabby People and the Forgotten Poor

The Strand Magazine recounts London's shabby people, broken soldiers, pensionless elders, and homeless workers scavenging in lodging houses, garrets, and alleys as they seek casual scraps to quell hunger. The piece notes the vast invisibility of these ordinary unemployed citizens.

London S.B

Sad Lives of Indian Women and the Practice of Immolation

A historical discussion notes that voluntary immolation of wives occurred in India before reforms. It references Lord William Bentinck and the suppression efforts, describing how prevailing thoughts provided impetus for such acts in older times.

India William Bentinck

Prohibition Topic Noted as Presidential Nominee Mention

A fragment notes a prohibitionist being considered as a presidential candidate amid New York chatter. It also reports a fireman, B Wyland of South Second Street Waterloo, suffering severe scalding when a hose detached from a sprinkler on Sunday, burning his left leg.

New York Commreial Joman Ous Chicago South Second Street Waterloo

Gard of Toledo Suffers Eye Injury From Hot Cinder

W A Gard a Toledo brakeman living on Indiana avenue caught a hot cinder in his eye at Porgan on April 19. His eye became inflamed and he requires medical attention.

W. A. Gard Toledo Indiana Avenue Porgan

Workers Recover After Rampage at Round House

Andrew Stavnakes, who sustained a leg sprain and ligament rupture when a heavy tire fell on him at the round house, is sufficiently recovered to leave the hospital. G. W. Leosis, who broke a leg at the same time, is in the hospital but improving.

Andrew Stavnakes Round House

Engineer clipped by cinder at North Sixth Street

Dr Gewis an engineer residing on North Sixth Street caught a cinder in his right eye yesterday A J House of 922 Third Street a fireman at the hump sustained severe burns on his right wrist Sunday when a water glass burst Fred Turner of the master mechanic's office is in Englewood installing the engineers' working card system

Gewis North Sixth A. J Fred Turner Master Mechanic’s Office Englewood

The Rose Maiden Solo and Duet Cast Delights

The solos and duets of the Rose Maiden are beautiful and the quick voices of Mrs Lehrman Mrs Bottorff and Mr Crawford add greatly to their charm. All party are given splendid support by the excellent accompaniments of Mrs McCracken and Miss Leah Drake.

Rose Maiden

Grey Motor Boat Engines at Shat Fer's

A fragment notes grey motorboat engines at Shat Fer's. The brief item mentions engines or inventory but lacks clear actions, dates, or entities beyond the location and item type.

Local Man Rescues Dinner by Strangling Wild Cat

A resident named Frank Snellen living nearby reportedly frightened a wild cat that attacked a Shamo kin. He used his dinner pail as a weapon and strangled the animal by the throat to stop the assault.

Frank Snellen Shamokin

Advice to a Theorist About Stereopticon Views

The idle conversation features an orator asking what kind of views the theorist would pursue. The theorist replies that if he were in the orator’s place he would obtain stereopticon views, reflecting a practical turn of thought amid speculative talk.

Elkhart cigar shop markets Standard line under Key West blend

The retailer touts Standard Cigars as the best line for Elkhart customers. They claim careful selection and a Key West climate blend. Special cases keep cigars fresh and moist, priced at five, ten, and fifteen cents each.

Elkhart Key West

Three Daughters Saved From Fire In West Woodbury

Fire at 231 Street injures three daughters of Joseph Smitsha, residents of West Woodbury. Firefighters arrive quickly and rescue the girls before they are carried away by smoke.

Abe Protests Ledge Ell Three Weeks

Protesters gathered for a three week demonstration around the ledge site asTAF coverage and ads drew attention.

Abe Taf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Pounder Mr. Eisenbeiss J. OW. Wield ‘Runse Columbia C. Snell Ake Shore Misenhbeiss BE. Frank Whisenweiss Rank Resaw Carlton Snell” Automobile Agon Opera Igton Persian Shah’s Timmins’ Store Opera House Bik Ccity Brice H. Reid Truth Office Detroit and Insurance Uul W. H. Thes Bes Bucklen Billia Houseworth Brothers Bette
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