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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1909

Page

8

Murder in Elkhart: Tony Tino Kills Frank Fortino at Bottling Works

Tony Tino, 24, allegedly killed Frank Fortino, 38, head of PF Fortino & Co grocery, at the Fortino bottling works in Elkhart. Fortino died from a left breast wound after stepping outside during an argument over family feud linked to the elopement of Fortino's wife. Police, including Chief Whielman, chased Tino who fled toward Third and Franklin. witnesses described Tino changing his revolver, then escaping toward Harrison and Fifth streets. Authorities issued a citywide search with sheriff from Goshen aiding. Fortino’s body removed to his Harrison Street home.

Tony Tino Pasquale Roda Philip Portino Whielman Sergi. Robbins Fortino Harrison Street Tino Frank Fortino Tony Tjino Manly Tony Barcus Scence Emmanuele Papa Papa Peter Cariselli Fortite Place Arthur Meredith Warrison Street Fifth Street George Longley James Lloyd Harrison Fifth Franklin Thire Street Philip Sheens Monel Jetta Agniriows Cleveland Padrones Elkhart Cleland Ting Fortinos Lake Shore Fortina Frank Fortina Mr. Fortino Ziesel Goshen Louis Ventrese George Osiguito Hikhart Jing Frank Park Foundry Ohio Ilkhart

Harriman Consolidates Power as Vanderbilt Holdings Erode

Reports claim Abe Harriman brokers secured an option on most New York Central stock worth about 50 million dollars. If exercised Harriman would gain absolute control of the New York Central system and close to a second transcontinental route linking San Francisco to New York.

Abe Harriman Vanderbilt Napoleon New York Gentral Union Pacific Road Treasury New York Central Securities New -York Central Central Sis West - Shore Patty New ‘York Cetra New ‘York -Central W. H. Newman W. C Brown Vanderbilts New York: Central Board Wall Street Arriman Illinois Central Oedene Pacific Ogden Omaha Chicago Georgia Tidewater Frome Lan Veston

Deliberate Senate Discourse Sparks Regional Jab

Transcribed fragments show Senator Morgan and Senator Hoar debating national policy with a dignified tone. A remark attributed to a Massachusetts senator about dispersing a ten acre lot full of Alabamians appears amid the exchange notes.

United States Massachusetts

Attorney General Dispute Over Court Fees

In Washington a conflict arises as the attorney general calls a ruling intolerable while the comptroller supports the decision that fees from one court cannot defray expenses of another. The debate centers on compensation for C Butler, clerk of the United States district court for Indiana, and the legality of deducting expenses from combined emoluments.

Washington Indiana C. Butler United: ‘States ‘District Ogrey Jlwo Butler Conerned

Hospital Emergency Ward Described as Well Equipped

A text describes an emergency ward facility within a hospital. It notes the room is about forty feet long and fifteen wide, with duplicate ends that can be curtained to form separate wards. Modern equipment is provided and staff ensure sanitary conditions for recovering patients.

Gove Gree Canda

Penitentiary Inquiry Touches Taylor Family

Fragmentary dialogue references a penitentiary, jail question, and remarks about the Taylor brothers political contrasts. One brother a Republican, the other a Democrat, with comments on honesty and public talk.

Tonzet Taylor Messeé

Shown himeelt presidents prophets in 53 01

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a boy and two named figures William and hardt with unclear roles. Context unclear. no verifiable event or details present.

Idest William Hardt

Attorney Le Han Faces Proceedings Over Case Notes

A fragmented OCR item mentions Attorney Le Han in connection with legal proceedings. The readable text hints at official actions or hearings but lacks clear dates, entities, or outcomes.

Washington to Set Example for the Nation

Fragmentary text notes Washington aims to set an example in wartime policy. Mentions advertisements and a design featuring a semi circular shopping area with large plaza like structures. References fiber permits and park removals by commissioners.

Washington Commissioners “Parks

Jefferson Bible Facsimile Publication Highlighted

A fragmentary arcade of notes recalls Congress authorizing a facsimile of Thomas Jefferson's Bible years ago. The excerpt mentions Jefferson and Bible publication amid sparse historical references.

Brownlow -and -Jefferson Congress Thomas Jefferson

Disease outbreak prompts dairy closures in Erie region

The Erie board of health reports a dairy near the Hum area temporarily closed after infections linked to two dairies. One dairy is unaffected. most cases appear from the other, including a family of the owner. Fifteen infected families obtain milk from the affected dairy while a full canvass continues.

Chas Jacobson Board: of Health

School for cooks begins at Winona Technical Institute

Delegates to the International Stewards Association visit Winona Ind to attend ground breaking for a new school for cooks and general hotel service. Cost estimated at a quarter of a million dollars, the school will be a model hotel with students as guests. Adolph Meyer, former czar chef, offered superintendent post.

Indianapolis Ind International Stewards’ Association Tity Winona Winona Technical Institute America Technical Institute Adolph Meyer Russia Knickerbocker ~Club New ‘York

Board of Elkhart General Hospital Seeks Directors

J W Fieldhouse and Mrs Ai Rs Beardsley decline to serve on the hospital board. A board of electors will meet soon to elect replacements and complete the hospital association organization. Trustees will be chosen by the electors’ board once vacancies are filled.

J.W. Fieldhouse Ai Rs Beardsley The Elkhart General Hospital Abe Hospital Association

Will of Late John Warner Sparks Legal Challenge

The widow of John Warner files suit in Elkhart County Indiana to invalidate his will alleging undue influence. The case involves gifts to the Children Society of South Bend and benefits to Presbyterian and Lutheran churches in Goshen among substantial bequests and disrupted funds.

South ‘Bend Goshen Ind Seaments' Friends’association Cleveland Joan “Warner Elkhart

Mr Saind: Is Eon Nosy, Cand a Lie Of

Fragmentary text suggests a claim about a person named Saind and an accusation or rumor about a lie by someone described as Eon Nosy. Details are unclear.

Mr Saind

Fragmented plea for aid amid medical crisis

A distressed speaker seeks urgent humane action to aid a sick friend. The fragmented text references medicine, earnings, and vital signs, suggesting concern over the patient’s deteriorating condition and hope for quick lifesaving intervention.

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Tenome 3 Pf, Fortino & Company — Grocery Sixth Streets Philip Fortino York Central System Harriman’s New “York Sion England Morgan Rose Hoar Prubisles le Han Erie John Warner
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