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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1906
Page
4
The liberal triumph gives Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman a clear 85 seat majority in the new Parliament. Labor and nationalist forces lose leverage, shifting expectations about key legislation and policy directions as the king plans to read the throne speech to open the session on Monday.
John A. McCall former president of New York Life is near death at Lakewood New Jersey after a rapid decline from liver illness. He received last rites from Father Healy as doctors and nurses attend him and consult specialists Dr E G Janeway and Dr John Vanderpool.
Copenhagen scene around the Amalienborg death chamber shows stark ritual contrasts as King Christian lies in state at Slotskirke until February 15. Crowds, white tulips, and royal insignia create a solemn tableau with guards, adjutants, and mourners from all classes paying last tribute.
Butte Montana February 14 Arthur C Carson representing Thomas F Cole takes possession of all mines and mining property of St Augustus Heinze and the United Copper company in Silver Bow county The price is placed at 25 000 000 Mines turned over include Minnie Healy Barus Corra Belmont Nippon Johnstown interests of Hypockav Guardian Montana Ore Purchasing companies More than 100 lawsuits involving claims over 50 000 000 are settled by the deal brokered by Mr Ryan and associates.
Robert Baggaley died after a candle started a fire in his cabin near Bulli Frog Nev on Monday night. He had retired with a candle burning and the flame ignited the table. Neighbors from the Montgomery Shoshone mining camp hurried to help but arrived too late as Baggaley was overcome and burned.
Mary E. Holmes founder of the Mary B. Holmes seminary for colored girls at West Point Mississippi, a scientist and longtime Rockford College faculty member, died at her home Tuesday. She was a fellow of the Geological Society of America and served ten years as Freedmen's Secretary for the northwest.
Washington February 14 Senator La Follette has declined the invitation by Thomas Lawson to join a committee voting proxies for policyholders of two New York life insurance companies at their meetings this year. He cannot undertake the work due to heavy public duties.
A fragment reports a phrase about a "movers" outfit being inspected at crossroads, with mentions of newspapers in Tennessee Arkansas and Kentucky and a reprint style across the three states. The tone mirrors a street gossip item about a peculiar road crew and its notoriety.
In Wabash Indiana experts review northern Indiana plants for a 5 million dollar independent telephone merger. Options priced too high. exchanges and toll companies notified. Fort Wayne system under study. Whitley County company has an option. Northern plants may be dropped if terms aren’t met.
Ex Speaker Warren G Sayre, a county representative candidate, faces two opponents at the Wabash Republican county convention. In a Wash Plain Dealer card he attacks township officials alleging he pressed the 40 day supervisor law, denying knowledge of the bill until passage.
Terre Haute hosts the Fifth district Republican nominating convention set for April 3 amid political complications. Two candidates seek state office: Hadley for treasurer and Judge Jordan seeking renomination to the Supreme Court. a third candidate from the district is possible.
Terre Haute February 13 The Citizens Independent Telephone company recently bought by St. Louis men and linked with the Kinlock system increases capital stock from 150000 to 1000000 and approves a bond issue of 1000000 for improvements with 200000 to be spent immediately. Central Union is spending a like amount on its plant.
In Morocco Indiana on February 13 Gallagher Barker, trustee of Colfax township, received a sword from his father that once served in the battle of Waterloo and in both the French and Persian wars and the rebellion in this country. It is noted that no personage, not even Bismarck, is believed to have grasped the hilt of this sword.
Laporte Ind Feb 13 Wilbur Benson of Beaver Dam in this county was found at his mill unconscious with head wounds from a blunt instrument. He appeared to have resisted robbers attempting to loot the gate and was assaulted in the incident.
A farmer Thomas Conds allegedly insulted a young woman in a store and was struck with a shovel by the offended party, knocking him down. The incident occurred in Folsomville near Boonville, Indiana, on February 13.
Chicago pastor Wiz Anderson leads a revival at the Central church. The event draws local residents and adherents from nearby neighborhoods seeking spiritual renewal through sermons, hymns, and communal prayer.
A blaze swept the busy East Side at Morrison Street bridge in Portland killing four, with ten or more injured and many missing. The Mount Hood saloon and lodging house were gutted and 22 horses of the East Side Transfer company were lost. Watchman Nathaniel P. Young died saving the stables. Total loss estimated at 50 000 dollars.
In Peoria Illinois on February 14 the probate court considered the widow’s request for an administrator of George H. Simmons estate. Funds from his marriage were shown to be misrepresented by forged notes while his private papers vanished before his suicide. J A Tapping was named administrator with a 300 bond. Rev B Lewis Kelly, Simmons partner, faces arrest as depositors demand criminal action for alleged lax and possibly illegal handling at People’s Savings Bank now insolvent with assets under 50 000 and liabilities over 80 000. Kelly plans to bail with trusted allies as depositor protests mount.
Perry Farren Waite aged 45 former Toledo Ohio internal revenue collector and former Ohio Republican committee chairman died in Burgess hospital Kalamazoo from complications of diseases contracted while quartermaster of the Tenth Ohio infantry during the Spanish war. He will be buried in Toledo next Wednesday.
William Williams was hanged at 12:30 this morning in St Paul Minnesota for the murder of 16 year old John Keller and his mother Mrs Frederick Keller on April 1 1905. He faced death with stoic indifference and showed the same demeanor during his trial and imprisonment.
In Minneapolis on February 13 a quarrel escalated as Mrs Edward Dickens fatally shot her husband after he threw a bucket of coal at her. Dickens died shortly after reaching the hospital. Mrs Dickens was arrested and charged with murder.
Twenty-one bodies have been recovered from the mine in Fayette County near Charleston West Virginia. Officials report total fatalities at twenty two with only one body yet to be recovered. The mine disaster remains under investigation as rescue teams continue search efforts.
Washington February 14 The fortifications appropriation bill dominated congressional debate with arguments over public funds and the proposed 15 million naval station in the Philippines. Key figures included Mr Gillespie who failed to insert coal grievances into the record and Mr Williams who filibustered adjournments.
Wisconsin veterans prepare for a statewide meeting with representatives from local posts and organizations. The gathering aims to discuss outreach, benefits access, and community support programs affecting service members and families.
The article extols Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts and her twenty five years of study helping women with female ailments. It includes a Bradford Pennsylvania case where a tumor reportedly disappeared after following her advice. Testimonials claim her vegetable compound conquers female diseases and she offers free guidance from Lynn.
Thomas Dolan was arrested by Officer Whiteman on Saturday night on the complaint of Frank Manuel of 127 Pratt Street. Dolan allegedly stole bed clothes and pillows that had been hanging in the back yard after Mrs Manuel's mother died. He was sentenced to jail for intoxicated assault on Lacey Cochran but released after a friend paid his bond, then rearrested on Main Street. Dolan pleaded not guilty at arraignment. trial set for 2 PM.
State Superintendent A Cotton issues a bulletin opposing high school fraternities and secret societies in public schools. Elkhart authorities led by Prof C B McCracken oppose them as distractions. past student groups faded quickly and officials say they harm school life.
A fragment indicates Y M C A and Studebaker manufacturing mentions building work. The text references a Studebaker plant and construction in a southern location, with a brief note on yesterday’s report. Further details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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