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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1906
Page
1
The Imperial Yacht Polestar lies off Peterhof with steam up as troops move to surround Kronstadt garrison. Reports say mutinous ships arrived, fortress guns trained but no shots fired, and officials fear for vessels and men awaiting royal command.
St. Petersburg reports the Kronstadt mutiny ended late this afternoon. All mutineers at Sveaborg have also surrendered, according to official announcements.
In St. Petersburg on August 2 the crew of the cruiser Pamkoats mutinied, killing the commander and four officers. The battleship Slava has been ordered to engage and sink the mutineers.
Mutiny occurred at Kronstadt near St. Petersburg with serious combat and large casualties. Reported total casualties reach about 100 with Admiral Bekelmoizeff wounded.
Buffalo Aug 2 John W Neff former Erie county auditor was convicted at Warsaw for grand larceny stealing about 33000 in public funds from the North Street cemetery body removal scheme Holland Conover also convicted and testified Neff issued false warrants and split the proceeds with Conover
Lord Sholto Douglas was released by Portland police after being detained for two days when mistaken for a bogus lord. His identity was verified by cablegrams and he agreed not to sue for false arrest. He and Lady Douglas will live in woods near Portland until winter.
Washington reports beer consumption last fiscal year near 55 million barrels, about 160 million gallons more than any prior year. The rise amounts to roughly two and a half gallons per person including men women and children.
International union officials in New York authorized a strike by Indiana lithographers. Workers walked out seeking a 48 hour week instead of 52, reflecting a wage and hour dispute.
A Toledo report notes another oil price cut of three cents with two cents adjustments east and west. Indiana game results show Princeton defeating Indiana 89 to 19.
Indianapolis August reports from Elkhart County blame meat peddlers fordirty slaughter practices. Dr J N Hurty notes 95 percent of county reports show poor sanitation as inspectors classify data from 200 health audits. Proposals urge municipal laws and a public abattoir to ensure clean slaughtering amid ongoing pure food enforcement.
At Island Park yesterday the Larimer Short and Work families reelected officers of their reunion association. The gathering noted the settlers contributions to Elkhart county with descendants from across Indiana and Ohio in attendance. Brice Larimer, eldest son of John Larimer, long attended reunions, died in May at age 87.
Fragmentary copy notes a contract let for a sanitarium valued at ten thousand dollars with references to Dr E C Crow and an apparent schedule or names obscured by OCR errors.
At StrafforMaxon office the Bucklen Opera House Co stockholders elected officers for one year led by President Bucklen and Vice President Fieldhouse with Sage as treasurer. A finance committee was chosen from Fieldhouse and Carpenter. The firm has $60,000 capitalized and has used profits to reduce bonded debt. Harry G. Sommers holds a major stake with Bucklen the largest owner and a five year lease on the opera house with $1,500 annual rent for the first two years.
G. E. Kirkwood B. J. Arisman and Frank Kollar head the cooperative delivery group. They will meet to discuss duties and time for the upcoming delivery project and assess responsibilities.
Four representative city teams unite to form a city league with mutual protection rules. A doubleheader at Driving Park on Saturdays could draw good crowds. Each team must list 15 players and cannot reuse players signed by another league team. Teams are evenly matched and poised for a exciting race for first.
Mrs. Nusbaum aged long time resident dies at 123 Garfield Avenue after more than 50 years of marriage to Peter Nusbaum. Survived by husband five children and several grandchildren. Funeral at Yellow Creek Church after a 9 a.m. house gathering. Reverend John Funk to officiate.
The Michigan peach belt reports harvest at its height with numerous fruit carloads moving through local yards. Strong evidence shows shipments ready for storage and sale as the season peaks.
Ongoing dispute between competing interurban operators shows no near resolution. Officials from both sides report continued talks without breakthrough as tensions rise over routes and fares affecting commuters.
City struggles to adjust interurban interests as Northern Indiana Railway refuses to move its Main street track while Bucklen seeks another line. City Attorney Turner warns of a hopeless attempt to force track relocation. Valley line franchise proposals evolve amid calls for shorter terms and stricter service provisions. Clara Blake, Elkhart girl turned Western novelist, gains recognition to support her ailing father through literature.
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