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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1907
Page
5
Mrs. Elkhart Bal player petitions for divorce citing estrangement and misconduct. The suit names the husband as Elk Hart and seeks legal dissolution of marriage with potential alimony and property considerations.
Goshen may grant a franchise to the South Bend and Chicago Electric Railway to operate a Chicago to New York air line with double track, ten hour service, and spur connections to Goshen and Elkhart. The project involves $100,000,000 in estimated costs and aims to start ground work within weeks, drawing stock interest from farmers near LaPorte and Goshen.
New York February headlines report Harry Thaw near a nervous breakdown in court as defense chaos unfolds. Delmas to head strategy with O’Reilly as assistant while Jerome coolly predicts juror withdrawal to preserve the case.
Elkhart leaders push for a permanent auditorium in McNaughton park to serve the chautauqua and summer patrons. Officials plan a city built venue leased to the St Joseph Valley Chautauqua association for two weeks yearly, with private gifts hoped to fund construction.
The Century Club enjoyed an entertaining show by the Boys Brigade band under A C Amidon. Ages eight to sixteen performed popular and classical selections with high harmony and polished modulation. Members were so pleased that Warren Bidl, club president, asked to shave.
Col Cheney, a seasoned detective figure, travels in 1895 to gather military and political intelligence for the U S government. He meets with the Secretary of State and later the President, who urges him to obtain Russia’s information amid unrest. Cheney adopts the alias Bradley and visits Britain, France, Germany, Spain, and Brussels seeking detailed civilian and military data.
Elks Temple receives original and beautiful new hardware pieces. Elkhart makers crafted the design for the lodge, highlighting quality and refined finish.
Elkhart secured four new factories employing about 200 workers in total by year end. Prospects show a further rise as the company compares favorably with earlier figures.
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