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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1906
Page
10
Fragments show price ranges for garments including suits overcoats and cravenette. Items mentioned include neckwear and gloves with prices noted between 15 and 18 dollars, indicating a catalog or advertisement listing values.
Three railroad employees were hurt or killed near Osceola. Alec Calhoun of Lake Shore was struck by a fast mail in Butler and killed instantly. Fred Shaw of Elkhart, brakeman, survived with injuries after the accident, with coroner Holsendorff ruling accidental death for Calhoun and the body sent to Ekshart for further handling.
Ww. H. Holland of Hichart No 4 arrived late due to a delay. The notice notes the tardiness and attributes it to unspecified holdups, with no further details provided.
The Goshen and Elkhart lawyers discuss plans to push a superior court for Elkhart when the next legislature convenes. Local lawyers reportedly favor a united effort and expect a favorable bar report at the Goshen meeting on December 17.
Four saloon proprietors settled with city police after Clyde Russell and Elkhart Hackman secured affidavits. Officer John Robbins arrested Pe Nelson at the Mecca Saloon yesterday with beer and whiskey. Tom McGrath faced a complaint issued by Supt Silvers.
A festive note from Santa explains he will be busy until Christmas but will read letters each evening. He invites children to write their wishes to be known by the jolly visitor.
A. R- Calhoun, a conductor for the Take Shore freight, was fatally struck while adjusting switches in Butler yards. Officials say he became bewildered by an eastbound freight and stepped in front of his own moving train, with ten cars passing over him before stop. Remains sent to Toledo for burial. coroner to hold inquest tomorrow.
New York Dec 11 The death of the Shah of Persia was announced by cable today to the shah's commissioner in New York. The cz death occurred four days ago at Teheran and was kept secret. The Shah's son arrived at Teheran today.
J Philliber left yesterday for places including the Sunning South and Alabama. He will make a return trip to reinforce his position and continue travel plans.
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