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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
1
Government justice officials press peonage charges against Pressed Steel Car president Holfstett as the Schoenville strike area remains tense. Eighty strike-breakers testify none held against. locals allege mass departures and call the probe a whitewash while sharpshooters guard the plant.
Chicago Aug 26 A conference and possible general lockout loom as about 1500 workers walked off the job. The strike pits regular union men against Martin Madden leader of the Building Trades Council which has denounced the walkout as an organizing move against Madden.
A police demonstration by Mr. Conine showed cataleptic relaxation and simple relief methods while two officers sat on a subject’s abdomen. The 15 minute lecture aided officers in handling epilepsy or catalepsy cases and drew praise from the department. Conine departs Friday for Seattle then Spokane hospital duty.
Clark Druckamiller and his son William, noted Syracuse residents, were arrested on a charge of conducting in a blind tiger. Two detectives posed as fishing tackle agents to obtain the evidence and the men posted bond for their appearance.
Mr and Mrs H Willkie of Elkhart hosted a gathering at their brother John Lu Trish and family with attendance noted in local society circles. The event highlighted ties between Warsaw residents and extended relatives.
D Ward King known as the road man has canceled his September speech on road making in Elkhart under the Elkhart Industrial Association. Secretary Bickel received the notice. King is in Chicago giving demonstrations in nearby towns. A directors meeting at the Century Club tonight will discuss lighting plans and a large auto company’s bid to move to Elkhart. The city may also hear an offer from the Elkhart Gas Company to improve Main Street lighting and street illumination.
Thousands fill Berlin to greet the count's new dirigible Zepplin. The 450 mile flight from Friedrichshaven to Berlin will start today after a one day delay. Kaiser requests schoolchildren witness first Berlin appearance.
President Taft advocates postal savings banks as part of a broader financial revision plan. He argues for concurrent passage of postal savings banks with reforms, while opposing a government deposit guarantee. He cites immigrant remittances as a factor in potential capital formation.
A Sunday-school picnic train overturned on an embankment injuring many. two children Ruth Tawcett and Alma Wilder died. The wagon was driven by William Wallace, a wealthy retired farmer, who is grief-stricken.
Mary Manneering Hackett discontinued her divorce action against James Ik Hackett actor and theatrical manager after Justice Amend signed an order of discontinuance on consent of counsel for both sides.
Representative Henry A. Barnhart, now based in Rochester India, accepted the Elkhart Central Labor union committee invitation to speak at the Labor Day celebration in McNaughton Park on September 6. A telegram from Thirteenth District congressman Livengood confirmed the acceptance. Beveridge sent a telegram declining attendance. Shively’s invitation response remains undecided.
Reports say Elitiartana landed a 129 pound tuna with light tackle near Catalina, drawing many inquiries and comments from fishing enthusiasts. Col. Marehous of Pasadena, brother of Mrs. Drake, who once captained the angling boat, also figures in the tale of historic catches.
Helena Mont August 26 thousands head to Blue Cloud gulch after a rich placer mine strike. Prospectors predict millions of dollars taken from the district as the rush continues. Latham breaks record in monoplane Antoinette sets new pace for time and distance in flight of 44 miles at Rheims.
Rheims August 26 Hubert Latham in an Antoinette monoplane broke the previous record for time and distance by flying forty four miles in one hour and one minute. Bleriot meanwhile carried two passengers in his aeroplane for six miles drawing great applause.
In New York on August 26報 news of Harriman's cancerous ailment unsettled stocks. Union Pacific opened lower as did Central Pacific Southern Pacific and Erie with declines over two points. Reports said a grave operation was imminent and the market mood reflected demoralization.
A 2 cent rise in registry fees is approved by Postmaster General Hitchcock to broaden registry charges. The change, backed by a special committee, extends registry fees up to twenty cents and invites officials including James B. Bennett of Chicago to a forthcoming conference.
United States Ambassador Thompson is expected to resign to take the lead of the Panama Railroad. The purchase, reportedly around 10,000,600 dollars, was made by Louis capitalists, signaling a major transition in Panamanian railway control.
A suit contends the defendant denied a life insurance claim. The case seeks a judgment of 15006 dollars plus costs, labeling the denial an error in evaluation and requesting relief for the plaintiff.
A circular from the American Telephone and Telegraph company outlines a plan for broad co operation among telephone systems. It suggests consolidation with Western Union, Postal Telegraph, Bell interests, and independent companies, aiming to eliminate competition and extend universal service.
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