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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
1
Gov Hanly to stump for Watson after an agreement in which Watson pledges to carry on Hanly reforms including insurance laws and county local option. Some Watson advisers opposed Hanly entry over reform talk and liberal replacements, but Hanly's reform appeal secured a campaign role starting early next month.
In Mount Olive Mississippi on August 27 a Black man named Gus Bullock allegedly driven by cocaine attacked two white men fatally wounding them and injuring a third before he was killed by a posse. The incident ends with Bullock dead and two victims confirmed.
Miss Lily Memhard of South Bend recovered a gold watch lost on South Chapin Street days earlier. Edward Matthews of West Beardsley Avenue had picked it up. a traveling man from Niles, Michigan, learned Matthews’ home and alerted Memhard. Officer Robbins identified the piece and returned it to its owner.
Abraham L Heilman a farmer two miles south of the city was arrested this afternoon on a warrant charging assault and battery. He posted cash bond for later appearance in Justice Oberholtzer's court. Warrant sworn by neighbor Charles G Bower. The two have fought over a jointly owned fence following a confrontation yesterday evening.
Washington August 27 after a long visit Mack returned to New York with written assurance that President Gompers and AFL leaders would campaign for Bryan and Kern. Gompers said he would go on the stump as often as possible.
City council and board of public works members plus City Engineer Smith visited Goshen to examine Westrumite asphalt macadam paving by Hatch and Son. Officials plan to study asphalt pavements ahead of a proposed South Main street project amid remonstrances from about 100 property owners to block the move without a two thirds vote.
Warsaw druggist J. J. Lantz was arrested on a bench warrant for selling intoxicants without a license. Len Wilkinson, guilty of public intoxication, is jailed in Kosciusko County. Lantz is the third Warsaw druggist charged in four weeks since the town went dry. The case in Kosciusko Circuit Court hinges on a fine up to 50 dollars, with a justice able to levy up to 25 dollars.
Dr Frank Randolph discusses London's underclass with a focus on poverty and social conditions. He notes irritants in urban districts, noting police challenges and economic pressures affecting residents. The remarks outline perceived crime patterns and social strain in certain neighborhoods.
Mrs. Kate Howard died in the county jail after swallowing a poison dose while in custody following her arrest on murder charges linked to August race riots. The grand jury indicted four counts including murder and rioting as Abe Raymer remained jailed. Judge Creighton issued warrants as the case moves forward.
Elkhart veterans of the Forty fourth Indiana Regiment gathered in Kendallville for a reunion. Attendees included J M Lounsberry of Company D David Gaff of Company F E William Mendahue of Company G and George W Keeley of Company I. The regiment, dubbed the Iron Regiment, earned its nickname after a Civil War battle.
Indianapolis August 27 Claude Andrews kin of Jesse Coe the bandit who killed two Indianapolis policemen two years ago betrayed Coe to Kentucky officers leading to Coe’s death Andrews received 600 dollars for the betrayal He led Coe into a marsh then pretended to spot a squirrel and fled as officers surrounded Coe who was shot while attempting to fire again Andrews warned he would not return to Kentucky fearing relatives of Coe would kill him.
Five leading New York bankers announce plans to curb stock market gambling. After a third secret meeting, they urge immediate drastic measures by the stock exchange to prevent a repeat of the Brown & Co. episode.
Charles A Smith proprietor of a saloon at 200 South Main Street was re arrested on a new warrant charging selling liquor without a license. He was re arraigned before Judge Hughes and fined 50 dollars plus costs after pleading not guilty. The facts were agreed upon and an appeal to the superior court was filed.
Readable fragments indicate broad support for a proposed new hospital building. Supporters include local figures such as Wishart and Acad WW. details on location and timeline are unclear in the OCR.
Police officer George A Cooley returns after a two week fruitless search in New York City for his long lost brother Lewis Cooley to settle their late father’s estate. The inquiry yielded no clue with only a schoolmate innkeeper in New City knowing nothing of Lewis. The father died in 1871 leaving 3000 dollars, with 1000 unpaid. the half brother Gewis Cooley vanished as well and the estate remains unsettled.
Partial resumption of telegraph service today follows floods causing heavy property losses in the eastern portion of South Carolina and Georgia. Early estimates suggest damages will exceed 1888 levels as Union Station remains under ten feet of water.
Gov Fort declares Atlantic City a Saturnalia of vice and states he will order troops if excise laws are not observed and saloons and cafes remain closed next Sunday. He could convene an extraordinary session to enforce compliance.
A north end merchants sponsored concert by Trumpst Notes band drew a large crowd at the Bucklen hotel. Balloons sent aloft carried orders for merchandise. two balloons won by Clarence Kollinger delivered cigars and dance passes. Other prizes went to Thomas Reid and Brice Reid, with assorted store and theater rewards issued.
The county prohibition executive committee met at the courthouse to organize future campaign work. Meetings and speeches were set for cities and towns starting early September. Prohibition candidate for governor S W Hayes is slated to visit the county on October first.
At Hillsdale Michigan stockholders of the Buena Vista Sugar Plantation approve Eugene Atkins plan to extend the remainder of a 250000 bond issue and sell the remaining bonds to lift receivership. The plan would have Atkins oversee the plantation’s salvage with Mercantile Bank of Mexico City continuing as receiver until he takes charge.
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