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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1908

Page

8

Split over Hughes in New York politics

New York editors describe a difficult crisis for Republicans in choosing a governor candidate. If Hughes is renominated the party risks losing the state. if not, the national ticket could suffer. The piece notes Hughes as a reformer and moral figure, and highlights the balancing act amid internal party fears and the broader presidential implications.

New York Hughes Scylla Hughes Charybdis Roosevelt Hughes New York State He Hughes Parker Bryan and Kern Wees Norwen. E. Mack Democratic Natonal Aftor Taminziy Charles I. Murphy George Foster “ Peabody

Man seeks justice in dawn chicken coop massacre

Early today two marauders raided a Riverside chicken park owned by B. F. Russell at 4133 Michigan street. Russell shot and killed the two dogs blamed for the raid, then found 43 chickens dead and 29 more killed at Martin Adams’s home at 1121 Michigan street. Police were summoned after the shootings.

B. F. Russell Michigan‘ Street Mr. Russell Coon Bo Miller Stele Russell Chicken Park Riverside Miles Blake Edwardsburg Avenue Russell Russell Park Martin Adams Michigan Street

Car Looters Pursued by the Officers

Two men alleged to have broken into five Lake Shore cars between here and Chicago last night fled the east bound freight when it halted at the yards. Lake Shore detectives search the woods after the train’s arrival. one suspect is described as cross eyed in a black checked suit and derby hat.

Lake Shore Chicago Young Mam

Deaths: Clement R. Grimes former Elkhart painter dies

Clement R. Grimes of 10S Mason street died yesterday afternoon at 4 30 from a seven weeks illness due to apoplexy. He was born December 12 1856 in South Whitley and lived in Elkhart as a painter and paperhanger. Surviving are wife Minnie three children Mary Lawrence and Helen and four brothers Charles Fort Wayne Harry Andrews Walter and William South Whitley. Funeral services will be held at his residence Thursday at 7 30 a m conducted by Rev F A Bonander. Remains will be taken to South Whitley for services at the M E church and interment there. Viewing hours Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 6.

Clement R. Grimes Mason Street Elkhart South Whitley Minnie Mary Lawrence Helen Charles Fort Wayne Harry Andrews Walter William F. A. Bonander Swedish Lutheran Church M. E

Funeral of Frank McClain Infant Held at Home

The funeral of Frank McClain infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McClain of 204 Tibbitts street took place this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the parents home with Rev Li A Beeks officiating. Interment followed in Grace Lawm cem etery.

Frank Joseph McClain Tibbitts Street Li. A. Beeks Grace Lawm Cemetery

Infant Dies at Two Months After Brief Illness

The two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. J H Swanson of 1004 Hudson street died this afternoon after a brief illness of cholera infantum. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

J.H. Swanson Hudson Street

Mrs. Mary McKnight Dies at 67 in Mishawaka

Mrs. Mary McKnight aged 67 died in Mishawaka as reports place her passing in the Michigan neighborhood. Funeral details are to be announced locally.

Mary McKnight Mishawaka

Roosevelt caps West Point hazing case with blunt rebuke

President Roosevelt issued a formal statement at Oyster Bay contradicting earlier public remarks by Secretary of War Wright and Secretary Loeb over the dismissal of eight West Point cadets for hazing. The President placed the onus squarely on the Ananias Loeb, who previously avoided comment while General Wright defended his position, signaling a brewing controversy.

New _ York Roosevelt Oyster Bay War Wright Loeb West Point General Wright

Grain Pit Uproar Shocks Chicago Trading Floor

Chicago August 8 grain traders faced sudden uproar as rumors and unclear reports disrupted prices. Officials attempted to calm pits while speculation swirled about year old rust and its impact on the market.

Bishop McDowell Lectures At St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua

Dr McDowell spoke on Life and the Bible before a large Elkhart assembly as part of the St Joseph Valley Chautauqua. Bishop McDowell's address followed by a sermon and concert drew about 4 000 attendees with Caphells and Gillilan entertaining. organizers hailed a successful close to the fourth annual event.

Dr. “Cathel St. “Joseph Valley Expec

Harriman Blames Teddy for Railroads Wrecking Claims

In Chicago on August 3, E. H. Harriman, after a night on a special train, went by car to Harriman lines headquarters with J. C. Stubbs to confer. He said Roosevelt prosecutions have wrecked the railroads and implied receivership concerns, while planning a trip to his Oregon ranch.

Chicago E. H W. Warriman Harriman Lines J.C. Stubbs Andy

Officials Rush Reconstruction Demands Stir County Hall Debate

Goshen Aug 11 requisitions for appropriations filed with the county auditor total 115964. The county council will act in September on the budget while commissioners push to finish the courthouse reconstruction amid alleged waste and contractor delays.

Court House Hein

Tramp Dies After Lake Shore Freight Accident

A German man known as James Hagen died at Clark hospital after being thrown from a box car ladder while trying to board an eastbound Lake Shore freight at Main street. He was about 27, 5'9", 170 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Police and coroner seek identity. suspected name John Hagen. inquest planned.

Main Street Clark Hospital James Hagen Germany LaSalle Street Chicago Helma Huffman Third Avenue New York City G. H Thankfort A. FI. M Pacific Express Company Milwaukee Wis John Hagen Walley & ‘Son John’ ‘Hagen Dewey Lake Shore Clark Hagen Main ‘Street Hagan Pearce Ruben Haan Walley Hugin Syho

Kidnapped Girl Found Dying After Night of Captivity

Clara Konier an 18 year old girl from Shotsetown was found unconscious in a dying condition after being kidnapped and held for twenty four hours in a lonely hut outside Pittsburg. She had vanished last Monday and her parents led an all night search amid fears of further danger from roaming tramps in the area.

Pittsburg Clara Konier Miss Kenter Michael ‘Kenter Karely

Barney Sues to Quiet Title in Dunbar’s Addition Lot

Catherine A. Barney filed suit in superior court through attorney A. E. Darling against Clark H. Barney Nenis Barney and William Barney to quiet title to the North Main Street lot where the old Barney home sits and to Lot No 45 in Dunbar's addition to Hellhart.

Catherine A. Barney Superior Court A. E. Darling Clark H. Barney NeNis Barney William Barney Barney North Main Street Dunbar Hellhart

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Empire State Mack Campaign Fund Pickle Mr. Hughes COOP CAL NEW WAR Ananias Rehorthwest PES St. Joseph Valley Chautau Qua Association Bishop Dr. McDowell Larg Sembly Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra William, F. McDowell Gladstone McDowell Jesus Lincoln Gettysburg J. Everist Cathed Dr. Cathell Abraham Lincoln Gilbert Cathell God Christ Eternal Father Jesus Christ Gillilan Strickland W. Gillilan Indiana St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua B. A. Baker J. P. Gilbert Ohio State’ Center Iowa Freeport Bishop McDowell E. A. Baker W. H. Brightmire L. A.' Beeks Bend Northern Indiana Harriman Teddy Kendallville Yards Seeri RUSH Goshen Elkhart County Gattshall Manning A. Elmer Astorney Elliott Mac Manning Las King of Guy Reith Rarick Farm Goshen College Theodore Dierdorff Louis M. Simpson Main St. Elkhart
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