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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
1
Col. J. B. Maxson reports Yaqui Indians attacked a party of Americans and Mexicans in Mexico, killing eight. He says train halted at Sancho, where four bodies were found and station agent Thompson and his wife escaped on a work train.
Lawrence County Prosecutor Fred N. Fletcher plans to travel to Goshen to question George Berger about his claimed confession in the Schafer murder case. Fletcher will challenge Berger in his cell to test if the confession is genuine or if Berger has real knowledge of the crime.
The World today notes state by state wage increases and living costs. Indiana Rhode Island and Wisconsin show wages rising more than the cost of living while most states see smaller wage gains than increases in living costs.
A thousand sportsmen and about as many spectators joined a wolf hunt in Kosciusko County Indiana. The hunt began around 10 AM as hunters closed in on the pack.
Kansas City says W. C. Anderson pleaded guilty to embezzling 9090 dollars from the First National Bank where he was a paying teller and was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary.
The planing mill of the Womer Mercer and Brannum Lumber Co. in Anderson Indiana was destroyed by fire last night with estimated damages around 80000 dollars. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night and containment was not achieved until early morning.
A major blaze struck the Wilmington Candy Company in Wilmington Delaware today causing about 350000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the flames for hours with no immediate word on casualties or injuries.
Brother Ellis presented Frank R. Fionza with a miniature Joe Patchen memento. Exalted Ruler James A. Bell spoke, and Flynn responded eloquently. Two new members Henry A. Sawvey and Earl F. Bernier were welcomed. Initiatory work resumes after January 1 on the first and third Wednesdays each month.
A Plymouth man and a Millersburg girl who courted by correspondence agreed to meet at a Goshen hotel at eleven yesterday for marriage but did not appear.
New York December 27 Walter Appleton Clark the well known artist died suddenly of heart disease today at his home.
A maniac seized control of a switchyard at Cavanaugh Indiana near Hammond for hours. He fired crews and blocked trains, appointing a hob o as president of the road. Deputies from Hammond ended the disruption and arrested him. The man claimed to be A C Murphy of Chicago.
Elkhart and South Bend attorneys weighed forming a joint superior court to serve Elkhart and South Bend with Elkhart County lawyers urging regional support. South Bend officials may push for separate jurisdiction, while Hammond seeks its own. St Joseph county lawyers aim to avoid splits by negotiating a united plan with South Bend. Attorneys Turner State Van Fleet and Harman traveled to South Bend to confer on the proposal.
Postoffice patrons object to a department order that triples box rental fees. Many surrender boxes and request mail be sent to general delivery or their home or business addresses. Some blame Postmaster Eitenheiss, who says he has no control. increases took effect in all classes two weeks ago.
County chairman George A Briegs says preparations are unfinished for a New Year dollar dinner hosted by Eichart county Democratic committee. He notes the date and venue are not yet decided and no official comment is available.
City authorities report the jail is empty after months of uncertainty with officials noting the situation at the city jail remains resolved despite limited readable details.
Architects report Goshen county needs 63000 more to finish the court house reconstruction and no appropriations were voted yet as the council meets. Commissioners approved contracts for poor farm supplies with Chicago Fair store and clothing for Lewis Simon Co. A 1500 auditor’s plat book bill was temporarily disallowed over who should prepare the books, some diagrams done by Simpson Abstract office.
Jackson Mich telegram York Allison escape was one of the daring exploits of the prison. Slater worked nights in the engine room. They reached the sleeping cells by breaking an insecure door and fled to the yard then over the wall. Slater died of wounds from Lima police. Spellman remains in custody. Blackie Perret was moved to Marquette prison then cut off his hand to avoid work and later escaped from Ionia asylum.
Local complaints arise as businesses fail to clear snow and ice from sidewalk paths in front of their stores. Citizens urge enforcement of sidewalk-clearing requirements amid hazardous winter conditions and slippery pavements.
Mrs Brick, a South representative, faces congressional allegations about her personality and alleged to have taped years of notes.
South Bend editors urge St Joseph county to keep out of Goshen Elkhart rivalries over superior court seats. Editorial warns mixed meddling provokes taxpayer hostility and favors independent courts for South Bend.
Promoters urge sale of 300 lots to raise 90000 plus direct Elkhart investment to move the American Simplex Motor Car factory from Mishawaka to Elkhart. The effort hinges on options expiring tomorrow and a capital plan expanding from 100000 to 200000 and potentially 400000 if the plant relocates.
Lake Shore officials report a Christmas day record as 74 locomotives and 800 tons of coal moved in 24 hours from Elkhart round houses. Assistant Master Mechanic O M Foster notes holiday cooperation and no duty neglect. Wage increases for Elkhart round house staff included hourly rises for helpers and machinists, with 689 total division employees.
The Garrett Automobile company will be incorporated this week with capital of $10,009. The incorporators are Cc. J. Rollins, W. F. Mitchell and C. BE. Colegrove. The last two gentlemen are expert mechanics with practical business experience. Temporarily the plant will occupy Colegrove's barn until a suitable building is found, then a 40 by 100 foot cement block factory will be erected next spring.
While driving north with a heavy van, Drayman HR Overlease nearly collided with a west bound Lake Shore Air Line train at the South Main street crossing at 9 this morning. A quick turn by his team averted disaster. Spectators reported the crossing watchman did not lower the gates. Hill's delivery wagon was on the crossing and also narrowly avoided being struck.
Col. DeGeiman, the Russian consul in Liverpool, was found dead this morning. Police have not determined a cause as investigations begin.
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