20 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
1
Springfeld Illinois August 20 Only 80 soldiers remained in the city as the 4 000 strong force departed and the grand jury resumed hearings with fifty witnesses awaiting entry. Civil authorities will assume peace duties amid fears of renewed attacks on the black population.
At Sagamore Hill Roosevelt Sherman and Hitchcock discuss Hughes status. Sherman backs Hughes renomination to secure New York for Taft and Cortelyou aids the effort with swift campaign fundraising plan. Wadsworth is urged for governor as part of the strategy. Aug 20 Oyster Bay scene signals party unity aims.
Hot Springs Virginia August 20. As Taft prepares to deliver his southern keynote speech republican visitors risk unrest if drinks flow. Resort management orders bars closed all day to prevent trouble during the address.
President Roosevelt will sail from New York on the White Star liner Celtic on March 7, 1909. He will transfer at Madeira to an arc coast steamer for Cape Town, South Africa, with a large party aboard.
Dense smoke drifts over Vancouver as forest fires close to the city reach their worst in a decade. The Canadian Pacific railway dispatched large crews of men to battle the flames and protect the area.
Lifay ile reports a Jackson club hosted a gathering where Democratic leaders from Indianapolis Terre Haute Evansville South Bend Bloomington Fort Wayne and others planned a state league modeled on the Lincoln League. The goal is to unite major Democratic clubs across the state.
J G Moore reported to Officer Wooley that he had taken up a horse belonging to Byron Smith. He found the animal loose and placed it in Sanders livery barn for safekeeping.
Detroit maker seeks to move its factory to Elkhart. J C Forster and W L White studied the Kimbark plant and seven acres for possible lease or purchase. Offer to sell grounds, plant, and power equipment at 40000. Company seeks cheaper rent and suitable shipping facilities in a smaller city.
It was learned this morning that a retrial of the case of the State versus Charles A. Smith, South Main street saloonist, resulted in a mistrial before a city court jury and may be set for trial again.
A large rally is planned for September 5 in Bristol to launch the Felkhart county and congressional campaign under the auspices of Democratic clubs in Washington York Middlebury Osolo Jefferson and Cleveland townships. Henry A Barnhart and other leaders discussed campaign plans at Goshen yesterday with county officers and township chairs. The Bristol event will feature Barnhart as a chief speaker and will include other national and local speakers planned for Elkhart county visits.
The common council, delayed by a mayoral absence and several missing members, did not tackle the police appropriation ordi nance. An added $500 for the East Jackson Street bridge was approved on second reading to replace poor planks, citing accident risk and potential liability. Highland Park bridge also needs repairs, while light petitions received no action pending future discussion.
A fragment from a New York advertisement mentions a camping statement connected to John Metatyre. Details are unclear in the OCR, but the item hints at a personal or sales notice involving a wife and a saving context.
Beneta participates in a trade event with AyaG showcasing new products. Attendees report a brisk interest in innovations and press coverage highlights the collaboration between Beneta and AyaG amid a crowded exhibit hall.
Minneapolis Aug. 20 Gov John A Johnson issued a statement accepting the nomination for governor by the Democratic convention. He received a telegram of felicitation from William J Bryan who predicts Democratic victory. The convention marked a dramatic scramble to nominate him for a third term amid strong public enthusiasm.
Detectives probe a near miss on the Lake Shore Limited and the West bound fast mail after fish plates and other obstructions were placed on the track near LaPorte. Railway workers halted the trains, with officials noting possible miscreants or bandits behind the failed wreck.
Lincoln Nebraska August 20 William J Bryan has arranged a one week speech tour after his Denver nomination He will speak in Des Moines at the Iowa state fair tomorrow afternoon then go to Chicago to confer with party leaders From Chicago he goes to Indianapolis for the Kern notification and to deliver a trusts speech before returning to Lincoln for a Topeka appearance.
Otto Déal adjutant of the rs Battalion traveled to Plymouth yesterday afternoon to accompany Ma Freyermuth on his quarterly inspection of Company I at that place.
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