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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
5
A schoolgirl was severely bitten in the face by a vicious dog while walking to school near West Frank. The animal, owned by the Fedder Brothers, attacked Margaret Stahr, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Stahr, causing injuries.
Seventy members and families held an elaborate banquet at the lodge rooms to mark the twenty fifth anniversary of Elkhart Division No 19 Order of Railway Conductors. The event featured toasts, music, and remarks by visiting conductors from Chicago Toledo and nearby cities.
James J Jeffries, world heavyweight champion, agrees to fight James J Johnson in a world championship bout next July. Sam Fitzpatrick confirms Johnson’s manager. Tex Rickard to finalize terms. Purse expected around 50000 with venue the same arena hosting the Gans Henman lightweight bout.
John Schafer a 17 year old boy was accidentally struck in the left side by a butcher knife while helping his younger brother with farm butchering five miles south of Elkhart. The blade pierced to the heart area and he lost consciousness. local doctors and a neighbor applied a makeshift pressure bandage as grave danger of blood poisoning loomed.
The state moves to drop the embezzlement charge against Richard Carl Barney after a delay and delays in subornation indictments against R C Barney and others. Osborn Colwell loans case is argued as regular, not conversion. defense prepared to contest perjury charges. Trial set for March term. judge halts immediate proceedings to allow defense prep.
Prospective stock buyers from several states seek information on the Arizona firm Lucky Horse Shoe Four Leaf Mining and Oil Co. Elders’ affidavits, unsigned officers, and ambiguous claims prompt scrutiny as promoters push five cent shares.
In Michigan City on December 18 three Central States Theater Company employees faced arrest after Governor Hamy ordered the Sunday closure of the opera house. The city police board, after a three hour session with theater officials, debated lawful options and warned the governor via long distance that any drastic action would invite further government intervention.
Southbound on Edwardsburg avenue at 5:20 PM Dr Neal could not avoid a collision with a farmer’s wagon crossing the bridge over Christiana Creek. The livery wagon was badly damaged with its four intoxicated occupants showing no attempt to help or determine if Dr Neal was hurt. The front wheel was torn off and the harness broken. police will identify the reckless wagon occupants.
Elkhart County Bar Association approves a study for a superior court for Elkhart and South Bend cities, opposing full split from LaGrange. delegates to meet South Bend lawyers to lobby the legislature while weighing costs and functions.
The civil suit between Chu Hoy and Yee Band is settled after intervention by Reverend Chow Le Ung of the Central Baptist Mission in Chicago and the Chinese consul in Goshen. The consul, well educated and affable, described as superior in bearing to most Chinese representatives in the country.
A public lecture drew a large audience, with attendees expressing appreciation for the speaker. The event highlighted the lecturer's engaging style and clear delivery, leaving listeners informed and satisfied.
A compilation of rough estimates on human weight blood and brain size. It cites averages for height and body parts across nationalities and notes numbers of cells in the lungs. The piece reads as an assortment of statistics about the human body.
A new two eslor printing press begins its first trial at the General Manufacturing Co factory where it was designed and built. The company claims the machine represents a distinct step toward greater perfection of printing presses.
In Crossville on the Big Four this morning a rear end collision between a work and freight train killed Fred Hal of Carmi instantly. The incident occurred near Cami Illinois.
The Washington Delaware report notes the House debate focuses on monetary ranking and currency formalities, with discussions described as tense and procedural.
John Ric Tatlorji of Elkhart is named in a bankruptcy filing with total assets of 146.50 dollars and liabilities totaling 1,494.47 dollars. The case labels him as adjunged and the debtor listed under a Hajudeediai bankkupty designation.
Mel Johnson, described as a notorious drunk, was taken to Goshen today to begin a 90 day sentence in the county jail.
In a clipped exchange from the Chicago Record Herald Mrs Strongminde comments that her husband is not athletic Mrs Karlyppe retorts with a sly look and suggests their marriage was arranged on a bet reflecting social gossip.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions indys and matches, with references to a guard and a person named Sage. The text is incomplete and unclear but suggests a discussion of a game or race involving Louisville and a guard, without concrete results or full names.
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