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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
8
In Elkhart Indiana on January 28 1908 letters discuss acting as agents for stock sales in mining and real estate. S Mather Sons of Chicago reply outlining caution about investments in Goldfield Oriole Mining and urging investors to assess risk and potential profits.
An amalgamated notice lists officers and directors all as Chicago business men of high standing. It identifies consulting committee and fiscal agents Mather & Sons with offices in Chicago and branches in Goshen Mishawaka Elkhart and other Indiana towns with local managers and home phones.
Plymouth Maryland February 4 special report Congressman A L Brick was renominated by acclamation at the Thirteenth district Republican convention. Foes of the machine were present but Brick’s control stayed absolute amid orderly proceedings. Delegates elected J J Lambert and J T Brackett as delegates with alternates, B B Smith named presidential elector, and C O Merica of Warsaw gave the keynote. The convention adjourned about 3 PM after speeches and a display of apparent unity.
A quirky verse about Otto of Mobile trying to tame an automo bile with an operator from a circus and a Turk. The stubborn auto resists human tricks, prompting oaths as Otto battles the wayward machine and contemplates modern iron and change.
A penniless petitioner recalls working as a reporter on the Daily Bugle before its absorbtion by the Daily Trumpet and subsequent sales through the Daily Tooter Daily Hustler and Daily Graball, ending with the editor denying knowledge of the Bugle.
A playful column notes a skilled woman golf enthusiast whose charm and eye for the game captivate men, describing her as a master of the sport with a casual, witty style. The piece reflects early 20th century attitudes toward female golfers.
The board declares engineer Maltby’s plans for a larger water mains system an important improvement over the present inadequate setup. The decision endorses upgrading capacity to meet growing demand and stabilize supply.
Details outline a twenty five year franchise with bids due March 11 1908 and plant completion by March 1 1909. City purchase option after five years at duplicate plant cost. system must meet domestic public uses including fire protection with clean water. 13.5 million gal daily pumping capacity 5 million gal for domestic use plus fire support. 300 hydrants. 150 psi max pressure. two 18 inch mains to distribution center. five emergency cut out valves. larger mains. extensions to serve all city areas. Construction to begin within 60 days of contract. bid bond 10000 and completion bond 100000. city to grant purchase option on Elkhart Water Co plant.
The Board of Public Works placed bid advertisements for a new 25 year waterworks contract to replace the rejected bids after a 13 month delay. The winning bidder must install and start the plant by April 28, 1909 and secure rights and land for pumping stations, with a 5,000,000 gallon daily supply and enhanced mains to serve the city, railroad shops, and factories.
Rep Chaney spoke in the house in support of the Sulloway bill to aid widows of soldiers and the disabled veterans. The measure faces division as lawmakers weigh justice and privilege limitations amid ongoing congressional activity.
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