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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1906

Page

8

Speech Rally Planned In Elkhart County For Bryan

Chairman George A Briggs requests a Governor speak er bureau date for a monster rally in Elkhart Indiana with William Jennings Bryan to tour the state and speak at Elliah in October. The Elkhart City Democratic club and county Democrats invite Bryan for a whirlwind campaign and a large rally to energize local politics. A county central committee meeting will nominate a State representative to fill Winship’s vacancy.

William Jennings Bryan Ellhiah Briggs Elkhart City Democratic Club Gilbert Hendren The State Committee Bryan Jeshart Hendren Pureau Bryan Washnl Monster Elkhart County Indiana Union St. Joseph Valley Chautauqua Democratic County Central Committee William H. Winship

Bryan Letter Spurs Delegates at Peoria Convention

Judge Owen Thompson and Rep Henry Rainey arrived with a Bryan letter urging delegates to reject any indorsement of Willian Jennings Bryan by the Illinois Democratic convention meeting at Peoria. Sullivan likely controls the convention with a large majority, while a strong opposition block could block censure resolutions.

Peoria Willian Jennings Bryan Mlingis Owen P Thompson Jacksonville Henry T. Rainey Bryan Robert C. Sullivan Thompson Sullivan

Unveiling of Woodmen of the World Monument Service

The Woodmen of the World will unveil the A. L. Brown monument at Grace Lawn Cemetery tomorrow afternoon with Rev. Fisher delivering a brief address. After the unveiling services the Woodmen will march to Island Park for speeches by State Deputy Cady and others beginning at 3 by the Lake Shore band.

A. L. Brown Grace Lawn “Cemetery Fisher Cady Lake Shore

Cloudburst Causes Flooding and Rail Washouts in Freeport

More than 100000 dollars in damage reported as Freeport awoke to a two phase cloudburst. Streets became streams and several families evacuated by boat. Illinois Central and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul lines suffered washouts, halting Madison division traffic.

Freeport Ill Illinois Central Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Madison

Unprecedented Storm Floods Johnstown Neighborhood

An unprecedented Sunday rainstorm flooded Moxham in Johnstown Pennsylvania, flooding streets two to three feet deep and delaying traffic for hours. The Conemaugh river and Stony creek rose rapidly while the business district remained protected from damage.

Johnstown Moxham Trafe Conemaugh Stony Creek

Noted Horseman Michael F Dwyer Dead in Brooklyn

Michael F Dwyer, a leading figure in American turf, died Sunday at his cottage in Brooklyn near Gravesend race track. His brother Philip Dwyer serves as president of the track.

New York Michael F. Dwyer Brooklyn Gravesend Philip ‘Dwyer

Damage and Casualties Reported in Chilean Quake Fallout

Reports from Valparaiso and Santiago describe widespread destruction. The death toll ranges from 500 to over 1,000 with hundreds more wounded. Rail and water shortages complicate relief as refugees endure famine and exposure.政府正努力提供援助,交通中断使救援受限。

Bana Conti Malparaiso San Francisco Santiago State.department Washington Valparaiso Seaboard Frisca Svia Galveston Aconcagua Chili Talsapuano Alda Thentic

Seven Die as Freight Strikes Work Train in Long Hollow

Johnstown, Aug 20. A Pennsylva nia fast freight crashed into a stopped work train at Long Hollow in a blinding rainstorm killing seven and wounding seven others. The engineer on the freight is said to have exceeded orders to speed to water pans. The crew on the work train slept through the impact. four died on extraction and others died at hospital. The fireman on the freight survived uninjured. New York Nationals beat Chicago in baseball that Sunday.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Long Hollow Fort Wayne Ss. N. Woods

German student of priesthood dies in accident at stage

Atchison Kansas August 20 George Baumgartner 16 from Germany two years in the United States to study for the priesthood accidentally took his own life by stepping off a stage with a rope around his neck. His neck was broken in the accident.

Brum Wins Republican Nomination in Twelfth District

Pottsville Pa Aug 20 former Congressman Charles N Brum defeats former US Subtreasurer W S Leib for the congressional nomination in the Twelfth District primary held Saturday.

Pottsville Charles N. Brum United States W. S. Leib

Former Army Surgeon Dead in Leavenworth

Leavenworth Kansas August 20 Dr W R Van Tuyl a former Army surgeon who served in Taare died yesterday at his home He was widely known for his medical service during his military career and leaves a family he is survived by several children. Funeral arrangements are pending local officials said.

Leavenworth, Kan W. R. van Tuyl Taare

Pleasant Lake trio injured in Auburn automobile crash

Alvin Pasand Miles, Goodwin, and a party from Pleasant Lake Indiana were involved in an Auburn area automobile incident yesterday. Police report injuries but released few details. investigation ongoing.

Pasand Miles Alvin, Goodwin Pleasant Lake,Ind Injan Auburn Automobile

Lightning Beardsley Killed by Bolt in Edwardsburg Barn Fire

James Rufus Beardsley 38, of two miles west of Edwardsburg Michigan, was struck by lightning while in his barn during a 1 PM storm and died instantly. His wife and daughter dragged out the body to prevent further flames as the barn and its hay and grain were burned. The tragedy was reported to A H Beardsley of Miles Medical Co. Beardsley leaves a wife and two daughters Marion and Letta. his father William S Beardsley of Buchanan. The barn loss is about 1200 dollars. A nearby farm tree was also struck with minor shocks.

Washington State Department Valparaiso United States Hicks Santiago Legation Quito Ecuador Iquique Chili Buchanan Pan-American Congress Rio Fiews Adee James Rufus Beardsley Ed Wardsburg Mich Beardsley A. R. Beardsley William S. Beardsley A. H.beardsley Miles Medical Co Marion Letta Edwardsburg Edwardsburge Richard Hicks

Jackson Street Crossing Unguarded On Sundays

Residents complain the city does not require a gateman at Jackson Street crossing on Sundays when passenger trains run more. A frisky horse narrowly escaped being hit as an engine backed up unseen due to obstructed view. Engineer Crowley braked just in time. The ordinance requires gates but does not specify hours, leaving Sunday coverage unclear.

Jackson Street Big Four Crowley

Dead Man from Elkhart Reported in Goshen police notes

Police traced a death to Constantine Michigan where John Lehman 56 lived. Goshen officers learned only one Lehman resided near Elkhart. A local man Daniel Lehman 36 reported as his brother with fits, but ages did not match the deceased. Remains held by a Constantine undertaker.

Elkhart Goshen John Lehman Constantine Mich Lehman Daniel Lehman

Gift Delivery Rules Highlighted by Oberholtzer Court

In Evans and Oberholtzer era notes, a promise alone does not constitute a gift. the giver must deliver the property. The case involved replevin action to obtain possession, with the court decreeing in favor that delivery is essential to create a gift.

Theodore Bliss Quay Evans Oberholtzer

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