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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
2
A massive forest blaze in east Kootenay, British Columbia, wiped out Fernie and damaged Hosmer Olson Sparwood Cranbrook and Michel. Five hundred dead, 10,000 homeless, and losses surpassing 20 million dollars. Refugees face starvation as fires threaten rail lines and Montana border.
Newton Shaffer considers sending infected twig samples to the state entomologist to determine remedies for the San Jose scale. Prof Gilbert cites vigorous measures for complete extermination. The pest, likely originating in California, has spread to the east and to Canada, with the life cycle described and lime salt and sulphur wash noted as California’s standard remedy.
The defense presses habeas corpus and demands further examination of Mrs. Gunneiss and her organs to prove the woman who died in the April 28 fire was not the murderer. They seek measurements and the supposed body for analysis.
A Minnesota attorney visits a major Texas dam in a notable regional event, highlighting cross state interest and local infrastructure coverage.
S Maxon says H J Bucklen president of St Joseph Valley Traction and directors will build the Middlebury to city extension if property owners along the route donate a right of way. Proposed 17 mile line runs from Middlebury to Bristol and on to the city crossing Lake Shore at Bristol. Also mentioned is an Angolo to Montpelier Pioneer extension under study and Bucklen company officers are re elected with Bucklen family holding key posts. The St Joseph Valley Railway operates from LaGrange to Angola.
Jeremiah Johnston’s son Jeremiah Lelaid Johnston, a 13 year old farmer’s boy, was riding a wagon hitched to two colts in a field near Union village Porter township Cass county Michigan when the horses bolted. He was crushed and died about an hour later at a nearby farmhouse. He was born June 24 1895 and leaves a father Jeremiah Johnston and sisters Pearl Grace and Ett. Funeral details not fully provided.
An Elkhart event features eight motor vehicles and a notable parade with over 500 cars. Advertised entrants come from various towns as organizers prepare final details with Andrew Lamb and Thomas Wilkinson coordinating logistics. The Red Sider Big Ben and Stearns Bullet are among cars used, and a daylong program includes contests and exhibitions.
A series of injuries includes Mrs. Baer bitten by a cat on Garfield Avenue, Ruby Messenger cut on a wall screw, an eight year old bitten by a water snake in Christiana Creek, Mrs. Gakel bitten last night, J H Krumpetz injured by a bursting seltzer bottle, ten year old Robin Aberly cutting his leg testing a knife, and others from chair lacerations heat exhaustion and a fall on carpet.
A storm wrecked an airship near Stuttgart causing damage and injuries. Several crew members were reported injured as the craft broke apart and disappeared into the sky amid high winds.
Garland Van Horn six years old sues through his father for 1000 damages alleging negligence by the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad. He was injured playing near the roundhouse when a wheel rolled by other children struck his hand, causing severe injury and amputation of fingers. Complaint says the railroad failed to fence Wagner avenue property.
Geneva dispatch reports Sultan Abdul Hamid wounded in the breast Monday night by a minor official. The coat of mail saved his life and the knife broke at the point. The assailant was arrested in the sultan’s room. Constantinople dispatches note a possible replacement Turkish ambassador to Washington, though no confirmation.
A Belleville postoffice was robbed early this morning with about $1000 in stamps and cash taken. The incident occurred as county authorities debate courthouse spending and other local funding after an election, with officials noting the theft amid broader financial concerns.
A physician warns cholera infantum rises in cold months due to impure milk and raw foods. He urges clean milking, immediate cooling of milk on ice, no uncooked meats or fruits, and keeping foods at low temperatures. If symptoms appear, give castor oil and withhold nourishment for hours.
A fragment notes plans to reach the opposite pole within the next year. The terse item mentions Aug and a future date but lacks full details or names.
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