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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
8
Officers of the Switchmen's Union in Chicago warn that peace failures could extend the walkout to 7,000 workers in the Northwest. Managers say they will hire nonunion help and reject a broad sympathy strike while Perham travels to Washington to seek federal intervention.
Washington reports a pending anti-trust bill prepared by Attorney General Wickersham and a possible President Fatts message to Congress. Congress and administration officials await details of proposed voluntary corporate cooperation in interstate business.
G. O. Tussy of South Bend visited here yesterday and called on local officials.
Joho Astley of Plymouth was in town yesterday on business.
A runaway passenger engine toppled into a turntable pit near Toledo delaying service on the Lake Shore line. Wrecking crews freed the locomotive and reopened stalls as the railroad pushed trains back to normal after a heavy snowstorm.
The account describes a group of young women and a few men on a hunting trip near Gosten who shoot rabbits with rifles. They return with four large rabbits after a long morning trek ending with skepticism from others about their shooting prowess.
An affidavit alleges Rachael Koehnick charged with extorting $2115 from a woman and failing to communicate with the police. The suspect was arrested after the affidavit was drawn and is held pending further action.
Indianapolis December 99 from Nashville the seat of Brown county capital yet untouched by any railroad today came the story of the return to his parents in the lonely hillside country of John Frenshaw. He brought to them not only their lost son but also a Christmas present of 10000 dollars. Joan Frenshaw was eight years old when he quarreled with his father and ran away from home. He walked to Indianapolis in three days and wandered to Saint Louis where he found work in a shop. For seven years he saved his money and then ventured to the gold fields of Alaska. A storm of wind and snow raged about the Frenshaw farm Christmas night when the elder Frenshaw awakened by pounding on the door heard I am cold and hungry. can’t Sot take me for the night he said. The old man and wife prepared a meal for him before he made known his identity.
Poison is suspected as the cause of deaths amid unclear events. Reported today that important developments are expected soon and readers should watch for updates as more information becomes available.
Informal Mt Chester office gathering to discuss incoming administration policies, salary adjustments, and auditing of city payroll. Council members object to mayor elect Jene Chester and reveal concerns over employee duties, payroll discrepancies, and proposed street commissioner raise from 60 to 500 dollars annually.
An onstreet dispute between Officers Leachman and Christman was reviewed by the board after an altercation on Hine Street last week. Leachman admitted he was the aggressor. Christman’s apology was deemed best, and the matter was dropped with only the two men’s testimony and a note from Night Sergeant Rinehart on record.
Promotions sweep Indiana Guard leadership with adjutant general roles shifting. Col S A Bowman becomes colonel in the First Regiment, Major Aubrey J Kuhimen rises to lieutenant colonel in the Third, and Major Garrard plans leave from his post. Capt Groll likely to major, enabling Eby to command Company B and Breszler to first lieutenant as elections and NC officers promotions follow. Major Freyermuth visited to discuss local guard conditions.
A fragmented report from St Joe details a legal action where a woman sues a local prosecutor. The text mentions names including Stanfield and Horney, with references to alleged improper conduct and secured services, but the details are garbled and unclear.
This morning the first Beardsley avenue line run carried sixty seven passengers transferred from other lines. The service arrived at the end of the line four minutes late, but officials expect the new arrangement to ease delays and benefit riders. the matter is under review.
A small blaze in the office of an Indiana loan company last night was discovered by I W Rahn who opened a closet door to reveal interior flames. The fire department initially delayed but with assistance from M Carter assistant superintendent of a meat plant the fire was kept under control causing about 75 dollars in damage from water.
A group including Michart nds association directors and members toured the Riverside building of the Refrigerator Company. They inspected the site and planned to hold a business meeting that afternoon for the second share or session.
Terre Haute Indiana December 29 Asa Dayis aged 77 Leans who lived east of this city tried to keep up with the young men on horseback but froze his feet from the effects of the amputation and died.
A Sunday Magazine piece describes the long running coincidence between Jay Gould the railroad magnate and a New York physician who bore a striking resemblance. The physician, while walking at a winter resort, was mistaken for Gould by a swarthy dwarf in a brown suit, provoking thoughts on potential fraud if mistaken for the financier.
A reader asks how the number 13 might influence a career path and timing. The note presents the query as a curiosity about numerology and life choices.
Roy McKinney, a deputy United States marshal from Indianapolis, shot and killed Dora Chappel, a Peru hotel waitress, during dinner at Bear’s hotel dining room. He then fatally shot himself using the same revolver, with motive suggested as jealousy. McKinney registered in Peru as Le D. Juenhark from Chicago and had arrived to meet Chappel, a former Indianapolis Gueida hotel employee.
Reports from secret rebel agents in Maniusua declare the government riven by deceit as Madriz yields to pressure. Estrada plans a capital assault by land and water with aid from volunteers, while the provisional government seeks to fortify and rally forces for an advance toward the Sandina River and capital Crey town.
Jeorge Lf Tanager of Plymouth was cited among Elkhart friends yesterday. report notes social gathering details and local sightings.
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