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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment notes subscription payments and publication timing tied to a city project. It mentions yearly dues and a payment date but lacks full details or clear action. Local officials are referenced in passing without concrete instructions or deadlines.
Editorial notes onine business phone services. The piece critiques the state of communications and telephony practices, referencing industry firms and policy tensions. It highlights consumer impact and questions standards for pricing and service quality.
William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the newspaper’s bona fide daily circulation for November 1909 was 3854 copies excluding samples and spoiled issues. Subscribed and sworn December 1909 before Louis A Dennert notary public in Indiana.
Insurgents in the house push to overthrow Speaker Cannon amid attacks on rules governing procedure. Leaders argue rule power blocks reform while supporters warn senate style debate would halt business. both sides fear losing influence if unsuccessful.
On scene in Timmins with Opera House Bookstore Knevels Bookstore and J D Millers South and Drugstore located at South Main and St Joe Streets. Local sources confirm presence on site and nearby streets.
A garbled late history item cites British forces reaching Tyrhee and Hhowinaulich with scattered references to Washington and Am aolis, a resigning army commander, rebels in Moon Aveak, and a mix of dates like 1718. It then mentions an Ashitish premier, New York politics, and a Canterburydated bishop death with scattered U.S. troop notes and a resignation of a commissioner in Minneapolis.
This item records the 71st birthday of Orbenva Po Wadcott, born December 2 1848 in Salon Atass. A Harvard and Bowdain educated physician and educator, he served as president of the Texas Board of Health and led public health innovations. He was twice asked to serve as acting president of Harvard College and long sat on the Harvard board of presidents and fellows.
Dr Walcolf has been honored with the presidency of the American Public Health Association and of the Massachusetts Medical Society.
Calcutha December 23 Special Vine police today investigate the poisoning of five staff members and nine servants in the viceroy's residence. Authorities believe the tampering aimed to kill the viceroy during a terrorist attack.
The article notes a pay raise for traction workers and mentions a continuing discussion from the first page. It describes expressions of appreciation for loyal service and references Christmas notices and staff sympathy. A winter gift gesture includes company bulletins and Christmas keys.
A Christmas dance is set for Wednesday evening December 22 at Hoffmans Hall. The program features a big Christmas tree with presents for all, special decorations and special music led by Mr and Mrs M R Hopkins. The item notes the velocipede by Drais in 1817.
A 74 year old veteran, Mr Bertha, describes a planned assault at a crossing shanty. The attacker, a heavily built young man, fled after Bertha raised an alarm and the police were notified. Bertha, an Italian immigrant who served in the Twentieth Massachusetts, remains under a doctor’s care.
Pen Ne by Et Berit reports a benefit performance planned with Elks participation. The event aims to raise funds for the needy, with receipts and distribution to be handled by the Elks.
Special dispatch reports a Macedonian fugitive named Steffot confessed to killing a man named Simotr for his money last spring in Bedford Indiana near Terre Haute. He also claimed he murdered an Englishman in Bedford Indiana and said authorities fear more connections.
South Bend musician Louis Libel, a well known figure, visited the city yesterday while on a touring engagement and met local music fans.
Advertises holiday chickens at 16 per pound with home delivery from 621 Sents Main Street. Orders by phone Bell 132 for a Christmas special with express service.
An ad-like fragment claims most skin eruptions are from impure blood. It promotes Burdozx Blood- Bil ters as a cleansing bloom that supposedly makes skin clear and bright.
This morning crews began removing the falsework beneath the new bridge as bicyclists and pedestrians use the area. The structure is being prepared for final access and safety checks.
New York reports reveal Edw in Harriman estate appraisal values the late magnate’s wealth at about 149 million with securities over 50 million transferred to his widow shortly before death. Analysts estimate total wealth around 220 million.
Arthur Cole a machinist living at 435 Mason street was shocked in a Lake Shore repair shop when a wire in a motor supply cord short circuited. He suffered severe pains in his head and limbs but recovered enough to seek treatment from the company physician around 7 o'clock last evening.
Reports from St Paul say a settlement to the northwest switchmen’s strike is hoped for at a 3 PM meeting in Gov Ebberhart’s office. The session brings railroad company reps from ten lines together with switchmen delegates and AFL railroad department officials.
On and after this date no money can be paid to Frank Baker or Eagle & Baker. All money must be paid to F. A. Eagle. Eagle to receive proper credit. The firm is dissolved as a partnership. F. A. Eagle, 119 Noe Main St, Wednesday Dec 22 1909.
Fragmentary shopping table lists various items including jewelry, clothing, accessories, household textiles, bags, kitchenware and decorative pieces. Mentions hats, bracelets, neeklaces, aprons, mittens, kid gloves, shirts, suspenders and umbrellas. Notes novelty spoon and souvenirs among miscellaneous goods.
All Democrats in the county are earnestly requested to participate in the upcoming convention. Robert E. Proctor serves as chairman with Fred Palmer as secretary of the Democratic County Central Committee. Event date listed as 9, 2a 3.
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