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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
3
Trains ran late and yards were congested as icy conditions slowed service. Two sections from Nos 3 5 24 and 15 were delayed up to three hours while passengers waited and Cornell students headed home for holiday vacation. Freight cars were added to ease the backlog. no injuries reported.
The St Marys division of the L B and W announces two locomotives have been remized from the Shore division and are aiding in moving heavy freight traffic. At least a half dozen more engines are expected to be added, with the work to continue through the fall season. A new engine has been built at Altoona for executive use.
A fractured dialogue shows a call to the coal office about a sick person at central. The woman on the line slammed the receiver, ending the exchange with implied frustration or urgent concern.
Knapp, a member of Elks Lodge No. 425 and a former chief engineer, died in a Hillsdale train wreck. Funeral arrangements are set for 2:30 PM tomorrow in Toledo with Exalted Ruler Flynn and lodge officers to attend. The freight wreck injured Guilmyer, a mail clerk, but no serious injuries are expected.
Several new Roman Catholic sees are to be erected in the Philippine Islands as soon as boundaries can be defined. Japanese chopsticks were delivered to guests in a decorated envelope. the sticks, shaped from wood, are broken apart by the guest.
Fragmentary note discusses plans to build bridges across three points on the Muphrates where ferries currently cross, signaling a major infrastructure proposal for Asia Ming i i.
Fragmentary OCR mentions the London Stock Exchange and additions or changes, with unclear reference to a firm or regulator. The readable bits point to a reporting of a market action or policy shift but lack concrete details or names.
Reports indicate societies are mobilizing to deliver Christmas cheer to needy city families. Volunteers and funds are being allocated as drive organizers seek last minute contributions to ensure no child is left without gifts and warmth this season.
A Paris letter quoted by Truth reveals French engineer Gandillon warned that dirigible safety margins are too low. The commentary notes Verdun flights reached about 43 kilometers per hour, stressing rods near breaking point and suggesting 45 kilometers could threaten structural integrity.
Fragmentary notes recall the Tigers and Yankees contending with Giants and Toronto in a 1893 season context. It hints at managers and star players around a pennant race, including references to offices and future plans.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered MLB style club pairings and locations such as New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, Detroit, San, Norfolk and Houston with unclear affiliations. Readable items include city pairs and regional mentions, but no cohesive game or season facts are discernible.
James Sebring, famed National League sensation in 1908, dies at home in Williamsport at age twenty seven after a brief illness from Bright's disease. He leaves a widow and young daughter. Sebring last played for the Washington American League team.
The Glass company announced last week a cessation of independent interests in its operations. The move affects several entities and follows a period of reevaluation. The company plans to consolidate under a single framework by the first of the year.
A street car robbery occurred in Millville during the early hour. Two revolvers were used as robbers took an amount totaling 95 dollars. the crime disrupted the car and affected the motorman and conductor. Details remain unclear in the fragment.
The note references a location on St Morse and a venue named Re duces 2, indicating a street event or listing. No clear people, organizations, or dates are readable to establish a concrete news item.
A terse bulletin reports developments involving Pier Re Agi CET GAT Bot and RS Berea with brief notes on actions and status. No dates or outcomes are specified in the readable text.
The University of Michigan board of control announced after an investigation that Capt Joy Miller of next year's football team is not regularly enrolled as a bonafide student and cannot serve as captain next year. Apology letters were sent to Pennyslvania Minnesota Notre Dame and Syracuse universities.
London dispatch reports the Bea Star liner Friesland, which sailed December 11 from Philadelphia, arrived at port safely as French line ships endured a terrifying gale. Authorities prepared for possible further conditions as ships and crews navigated rough seas along the Atlantic route.
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