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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1906
Page
1
Ella Vansickle a 13 year old of Indianapolis was found this morning bound hand and foot on railroad tracks after being chloroformed by an unknown man. The attack occurred after she left a relative’s home and the terrified family and police searched near and far through the night.
A. E. Darling named receiver by Judge Dodge in Elkhart as insolvency grounds trigger action. Company assets are minimal with $100 cash and two mortgages totaling 750. eight suits are pending. Marquette Mutual Life Insurance Co. of Chicago is cited as having acquired business and goodwill.
Bell authorized borrowing 10000 at 5 percent interest for nine months to cover a 4000 bond payment due September 1 and other bills within six weeks. An itemized school board report showed receipts of 142409.31 and expenditures of 112058.55. Works names streets needing water with sewers on all but two: Sycamore Lexington Ave Bower Mulberry Fremont Thomas Maple Row Lurel.
City officials face a perplexing issue as the Board of Works tries to sort out the surrender of a special contract and the removal of garbage. Limited readable text notes ongoing efforts and lack of clarity.
City officials led by Mayor Greene urge an amicable settlement in the three company street railway franchise dispute. They favor lines expanding service to underserved areas, more cars on busy routes, future extensions, and better interline connections with transfer tickets to avoid extra fares. They warn against letting St Joseph Valley Co. gain a Main Street monopoly and stress city control over future tracks.
The council failed to act on the franchise matter and sent it back to the Board of Works for further consideration. Turner defines duty in relation to the proceeding and responsibilities.
The Elkhart county Democratic convention opened in Goshen with large attendance and spirited nominations. Candidates for assessor, coroner and county council, plus at large nominees, were named amid a tense scene as factions debated franchise matters and party unity while preparations for fall campaigns continued.
The article alleges Gov. Hanly’s metropolitan police board under Elliott Crull used intimidation to press Democrats’ preferred sheriff nominee. Sergt. George Whiteman and Sergt. Albert Rinehart were allegedly threatened with dismissal if they pursued Democratic county sheriff ambitions, contrasting with earlier favorable treatment of Supt. Silvers during the pre convention period. Democrats claim Crull and allies sought to curb opposition by force.
Clifton Smith the 17 year old son of George A. Smith died from the effects of a gunshot wound suffered when a shotgun discharged accidentally while he was working in a field on his father's farm six miles north of Elkhart. He died at 4 PM after remaining conscious until the end. He is survived by his parents two brothers Wesley and Albert and two sisters Mrs. R. G. Manning and Mrs. Dr I W Short. Funeral tomorrow at 2:30 from the Smith street church with Rev Burgen officiating.
City Clerk Anderson received a vote of thanks from the council and Mayor Greene for two terms of service. The mayor expressed regret at his departure and wished him future success as Anderson gracefully acknowledged the honor.
The Means committee submits an ordinance forcing the Big Four to build and operate gates on both sides of their tracks at Middlebury street. Gates must be used daily from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. with penalties from 1 to 100 dollars per violation. The measure passes initial readings. Residents demand gates at Edwardsburg avenue crossing where Charles Maines was killed, labeling it dangerous.
Fragmentary obituary reads Warner, daughter of red, of 106 street, died. Details unclear from OCR text.
In Elkhart a brief item notes soldier lads aged home from the campaign are viewed as old campaigners. Pt. Benjamin Harrison is referenced with a date of Aug. 16 and mentions headquarters and sick, slight ailments reported.
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