13 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
1
Alfred Crozier urges defeat of the Aldrich financial bill arguing it concentrates currency power in Morgan Rockefeller and Ryan. Senator Tillman presents the petition in Washington as Roosevelt signals support to push the measure amid currency reform debates.
After ten days of illness from walking typhoid fever, Miss Catherine Yoder aged nineteen died last night in Goshen where she studied at the college. Her mother Mrs Eirc Yoder and sister Mrs Mary Burkhart arrived in Goshen this morning from West Liberty Ohio. The body will be taken to West Liberty for funeral and interment.
Federal District Attorney Stimson believes Morse hid a large share of his money and securities in a Berlin bank, hindering efforts to locate Charles W. Morse's funds. The report notes the difficulty in recovering assets as authorities pursue the financier.
Plans by A. H. Ell wood and Son for a brick and stone Lutheran church in Middlebury call the structure handsome and superior to any in town. The building will be brick and stone and reflects a substantial parish investment.
County commissioners' viewers inspected a proposed route from Etiuart to Goshen accompanied by local residents. The plan would shift the road to avoid four railroad crossings, potentially create a boulevard, and reduce danger at several points.
Lincoln leaguers gathered at Wabash for the two day smoker and pow wow. Senator Geveridge is to speak tonight as Democrats look to the Indiana gubernatorial race with several avowed and prospective candidates listed from various counties.
The Civic League attorney seeks a power of attorney card challenge in Wickwire liquor license hearings before the commissioners. A possible appeal from the commissioners’ decision is anticipated. Indictment for keeping the saloon open February 4 to February 9 is under consideration.
William Cone stands accused in a probate-linked case with his bicycle allegedly taken from 116 Pearl street. The proceedings involve Superintendent Silvers and questions about blanket placement on Cone's dray. Judge Chester E. Cone, brother to the Michigan judge, plans to attend the trial if possible.
At the Elkhart farmers institute held in the Shiloh Post hall a strong push emerged to form a women’s auxiliary to advance agricultural education and household training. Mrs. Seth Manning urged organizing, with two more sessions tomorrow on topics like farm management and home systems. Purdue University’s agriculture school backs the event, led by Anan Ulery and W W Showalter, with C Martindale touring to lecture on clover drainage and soils.
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