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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
1
Senator Hemenway read the appropriations committee report in the senate quoting a rebuke of the president for restricting Secret Service use. The committee says the president’s claim that curbs benefit criminals is not warranted and notes a heated debate in Ways and Means.
Washington February 11 The house committee on ways and means approves free list for hides by a majority after a hot fight. The report outlines duties and exemptions affecting the hides trade and shows potential policy shifts.
President Roosevelt signs a proclamation naming Friday a legal holiday in the District of Columbia. He travels from Washington to Haggenville, Kentucky by the Pennsylvania Railroad, marking one of his final official acts before leaving for other duties.
New Orleans scene reports President elect Taft arrived from Panama to a reception. The carnival of the Elves of Oberox is noted as festivities begin tonight. Taft’s secretary announced Frank Hitchcock has been chosen as postmaster general.
Thousands will visit the Lincoln birthplace near Hodgenville Kentucky for the centenary ceremonies. Four trains are scheduled from Monneville with one reserved for President Roosevelt and other dignitaries. Notables including ex Governor Folk Governor Willson Secretary of War Wright and Bishop Galloway will speak in a large tent while Grand Army and United States Veterans units serve as escorts to the President.
Floyd Stiffier seventeen and Edward Bradley fifteen of Elkhart were arrested by Toledo police after being found with pennies and a suitcase. They were paroled from Plainfield reform school and are suspected in a store burglary at David Kegerries, Middlebury and Madison streets.
The smallpox quarantine at the George B G Pratt residence on Beardsley Avenue W was raised yesterday and Beardsley remained under quarantine today. The Rice family was released last week leaving one case in the city. The Winch home on Michigan Street is expected to be removed from quarantine tomorrow.
A high school student grapples with identity amid a fraught education moment. The piece follows a youth navigating belonging, belonging to a peer group, and the pressure of school life.
Raymond Ott is out of danger from hydrophobia after treatment by Dr Antonio Lagorio at the Chicago Pasteur Institute. Mrs. Daniel Ott says the boy improved after the inoculation began to take effect and will soon return home. Also at the same boarding house, Joseph Dobbs began preventive rabies therapy, as new patients arrive from across the country seeking immunity in a painless fifteen to twenty day course with periodic doses and non bed confinement.
President Roosevelt aboard the Mayflower plans to sail from Washington on Sunday afternoon to Hampton Roads. He will review sixteen battleships and officers and men of the Atlantic Fleet on the return trip, in a inspection tied to naval strength.
Washington reports show Americans cut luxury spending during hard times. In 1807 wood diamonds imports fell to 14 million dollars from 35 million, and coffee imports declined by about 100 million pounds, reflecting tightened consumer demand.
L. A. Congdon of Bristol appointed by Auditor Batchelor as successor to the late Geo. M. Milburn as trustee of Washington township. He has qualified by filing a $5,000 bond with sureties Ira Congdon and George Congdon.
Washington February 14 agency forecasts another broad cold wave. The weather bureau warns a storm will move from the Rocky Mountains Friday through the plains and lake regions Saturday and Sunday, reaching the Atlantic coast by Monday or Tuesday.
A garbled fragment references a university setting with names resembling Lindley and Professors, hinting at a discussion or ceremony. The text mentions a dream or goal linked to a regional religious context and a formal academic gathering at Setal University or a similar institution.
Elkhart prepares observances for Lincoln centennial with school programs at 10 AM and a Shiloh Hall ceremony at 2 PM led by W. B. File and Judge Forest Hughes. Concord Osolo Bango and Cleveland townships host Lincoln programs at Odd Fellows Hall Saturday afternoon. twenty one schools expected to participate.
A fragment notes increased Japanese tates during the last month, indicating ongoing activity or events related to that term. Details are scarce in the readable text.
Fragmentary text shows scattered phrases about stopping and tracks for Jome. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities emerge from the readable content.
Indianapolis February reports show anti saloon factions losing key votes as Coble of Dubois county shifts to support the Kleckner bill. Proctors and Tomlinson backers react to house engrossment moves and expected passage amid Democrat split. Haggard's stance remains pivotal as third reading looms.
In the Talbot disbarment suit in Kirhart Superior Court defense stresses that Charles B Holler a South Bend Prohibitionist leader and former prosecutor candidate spurred the inquiry to harm Hollers rivals. The defense plans to introduce depositions arguing the case is a get even scheme and the prosecution prepares to call a writing expert from South Bend Mr Campball among other witnesses.
Early morning in Chicago two men died when the Wabash freight depot burned last night causing about 600000 in damage. One man identified as A. T. Malone served as night watchman. Fire disrupted telegraph operators and operations.
A cryptic notice outlines the Saloons league convention and election circulation area. It mentions Coxe and AntE Saloon figures and a focus on Teens and Seerae SaaS tea Stitions. Details are sparse but signal organizational steps ahead of a gathering.
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