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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1903

Page

2

Obituary: Istkhart native Ludwig 3 dies after illness

Istkhart resident Ludwig 3, born 1826 in Germany, died after a long illness. He established a tailoring shop on Middlebury Street and lived there with his wife Justina, leaving several nearby relatives in the area. Funeral plans were not yet announced.

Istkhart Ludwig Middlebury Street Ane Atrpel Pneudo Rineri Guneral Riv Mist Germany Enmis Bibbert PSD Justina Fors Augusta Niles Geor John Son Rerbolu Webster City Lows

Legal actions settle as salary suit and divorce filed

The Lepird versus Frick case regarding about $200 salary due is settled and dismissed. Attrelmisat proceedings were brought against the defendants with money on deposit in the Strauss bank in Ligo-Kier. A divorce suit was filed today by Yiral V. Cook against James Cook for cruelty, with a request to restore her maiden name Viral V. Stifter.

Jayette Lepird Frick Company Strauss Bank Ligo- Kier Yiral

Settlement Reached in Plymouth Board Bill Case

Richard Crocker, arrested yesterday for beating a board bill at Plymouth, compromised and settled the matter yesterday afternoon. The court docket for the next term is being prepared by Clerk Hainmey and assistants. it will be quite large. Samuel C. Rockstroh sues Geo W Burhans and John W Larue for 242 dollars.

Richard Crocker Plymouth Hainmey Samuel C. Rockstroh Geo. W. Burhans John W. Larue

Five Men Rob Burlington Express Near Butte

Five men halted an eastbound Burlington express eight miles from Butte Montana shortly before midnight. After a gunfight with the crew the robbers looted the express and mail cars, then fled on horses with about five dollars taken. A $5,000 reward was posted for their capture and conviction as posses scoured the area.

Montana Butte City Mont Burlington

Private Secretary Dishonest in Chicago Theft Case

Police search for Fre Reach, former private secretary to Charles Netscher, proprietor of a major department store in the city, after alleged dishonest conduct reported in February.

Chicago Charles ‘Netscher City Hal

Elkhart Man Arrested for Robbery and Domestic Dispute Update

A Goshen arrest report states Marvin Johnson, 35, was taken into custody on robbery charges after fleeing a saloon scene following a furnace theft offer from the Millar Drake & Hubbell building. The note also mentions a divorce suit by My Going against Donest L Collins alleging cruel treatment and support neglect.

Donest L. Collins Groun Tian O. V. Ifall Marvin Johnson Elkhart Goshen Johnson Millsr, Drake & Hubbell

Damages Sought in Seduction Suit Over Farm Hand

Benjamin Penrose sues Jesse E. Denney in Circuit court for 750 dollars alleging sensational claims. Penrose says while employed as farm hand in 1893 he caused the downfall of his daughter Edith M. Penrose, who bore a child that lived six years. He claims extensive expenses for the child and loss of his daughter’s services for a year.

Benjamin Penrose Jesse E. Denney Circuit Court Penrose Dewey Edith M. Penrose

End of Coal Commission Hearings Near

Philadelphia reports the coal strike commission close to adjourning after Darrow finishes his opening arguments. He accuses operators of autocratic actions and links the conflict to efforts to suppress union organizing while detailing issues including eight hours, output limits, evictions, and resistance to recognition. Washington notes the House will pass the Elkins anti rebate bill with limited amendments amid Democratic opposition. Buenos Aires records a fire in the navy department building causing nearly a million dollars in losses.

Coal Commission Philadelphia Anthracite Coal Strike Commission Darrow Baer Washington House Buenos Ayres Navey

Student Kills Warden in University Doorway

In Jackson Tennessee Robert McCaw, a Southwestern Baptist university student, shot and killed Daniel Hudgins the university warden after an alleged elopement involving Hudgins daughter. McCaw was arrested on murder charges. Reginia Corry, 26, a dressmaker, died after an unknown man attacked her with a cane on a Philadelphia street. The Alexander grave robbing case in Indianapolis went to the jury with a likely hung verdict.

Jackson, Tenn Robert McCaw Southwestern Baptist University Daniel Hudgins T Ne University Hudgins McCaw Philadelphia Regina Corry Indianapolis Alexander Hiry

Legislative record of bills and salary provisions listed

A garbled legislative record lists numerous senate bills with topics ranging from city incorporation and education to railroads, county commissioners, and public salaries. It mentions towns like Jasonville Fort Wayne and Fast Chicago, and items about redistricting, banking, and charter amendments, though text is heavily corrupted.

Hamilton Jasonville Wells Fort Wayne Hastings Envant Newis Fountain Wilson Speerh Chicago Pennle Intenrporete SAX _ Msrlinetan Mrpran—Connearpning Ayn Erpnheng Donenent Pambayrop Amandaing Indianapolis

Indiana Legislature Third Reading Summary of Bills

A dated ledger lists numerous house bills and senate bill actions. Notable items include education, county official salaries, road bonds, school funding, taxation, and city rail matters. Several measures pass or fail with voting tallies, including H B 170 safety boilers 61 to 20 and H B 95 waterworks 7 to 1.

City of Indianapolis Milburn Indiana School For Central Hospital For Savings and Loan Thompson Fhompson wTo Marista Saynties Wampler Udine Teisiary Grav Conlogue Gibson Henry Krdmer Daniel Anderson Spencer County Couny Bell Lyons Gonodwine Powell Davis Limestone Monroe County Sanders Talcott Indiana National Guard Vencer Hulli Newhouse Report of Fish Commission Boulden Sparks Jakways Wilson

State Senator Burns Dies in Indianapolis Special Election Planned

Senator A M Burns of St Joseph county died at English's hotel from Bright's disease. His body will travel to South Bend for burial on a special train. A special election will choose his successor. Burns, a Sandage Steel Skein supervisor, served in the Indiana Senate and earned labor support in his recent election. He was born near Pittsburgh in 1847 and rose from drummer boy to captain through the Civil War.

Indianapolis A. M. Burns English’s Bright South Bend Burns St. Joseph County Sandage Steel Skein Company Senate Senator Burns Pittsburg Plattsville Wis

Adjusting the Acme Loss Delays Expected

Messrs Williams for the Prussian National Insurance and Ritchie for St Paul Fire and Marine and the London Liverpool Globe Companies are in the city to adjust the Acme loss. They doubt completion before Monday night and fear Tuesday is possible.

Messrs. Williams Prussian National Insurance Company Ritchie St. Paul

Federal Aid Sought in Chicago Mail Swindle Probe

Chicago police asked federal authorities to aid in a local war against investment swindlers. The postal service will cooperate and collect letters or other mail from victims and forward them to Chicago. Indictments were sought against the perpetrators in county and federal courts as Chief O’Neil ordered raids on get rich quick swindling firms.

Chicago Thi National O’neil Icern

British Win in Sudan Occupation of Kanov Reported

Governor Lugard of Northern Nigeria reports a British victory in the Sudan. On February 4 British forces occupied Kanov, the capital of the Kingdom of Zegzeg, with two officers and twelve men wounded. Enemy casualties are listed as 800. In other brief items Archduchess Elizabeth dies. the Sultan steps up war preparations in Macedonia.

London Lugard Nigera Soudan Kanov Zegzeg

Formation of a 20 000-strong new army corps

The text indicates an intent to form a new army corps capable of 20 000 men. It discusses reserve to hold themselves in readiness for this formation. The source emphasizes mobilization and organizational planning for a large military unit.

Revolutionary tensions flare in Central America

Acapulco reports Honduran revolutionists hold fortifications at Amapala as government troops advance. A clash is described, with speculation that the battle could trigger a broader war among the five Central American republics.

San Francisco Cal Acapulco Honduras Amapala

Death of Field Marshal John Listern Simon

London reports the death of Field Marshal John Listern Simon once famed for Crimea and a noted British Army fighter. In peace he held several diplomatic and military posts. In Topeka a street preacher from Howard Kansas named Blanche Boies smashed six storefront windows on Kansas avenue with an ax and is under arrest.

London John Listern Simon Topeka Blanche Boies Howard Kan Carrie Nation Kansas Avenue

Maine Aware marks fifth anniversary of the Maine wreck

Four hundred Americans observe the fifth anniversary ceremony at Havana with wreaths on the wreck. A flotilla of launches and small steamers decorates the site in memory of the men who died. Cuban and US officials attend while the US legation declines to send a representative to avoid inflaming Spaniards. Memorial addresses praise unity among Cubans, Spaniards, and Americans as a final taps concludes the ceremony.

Havana Maine United States United States Quartermaster McPherson Gen. Nunez Yeeter Berest Conant Sampson Cervera Cuba

Minneapolis Official Arrested Amid Alleged Charges

An official identified as a former mayor of Minneapolis is under arrest in Hancock county, twenty miles west of the city. He faces charges related to alleged offers or gifts connected to a municipal matter, as authorities work to clarify the case.

Minne Riever Hancock Ras

Shuldaen to Honor Logan Amid Arrest Details

Involving Peather-in-law and Rev C 2, an arrest was carried out by Peathaniel Doare of Hilsbor sith county at the request of Sheriff POWaay of Minneapolis. Sheriff POWaay requests Logan honored by SHULDAEN.

Sig Peather Rev. C. 2 Peathaniel Doare Hilsborsith Powaay Minneapolis

Residents of His Sirthrplace Plan Monument Fund

Carbondale Illinois February 14. Jackson county school children spearhead a drive to raise funds for a monument to Maj Gen John A Logan born and raised here. Ancestors rest in Brownsville cemetery. A series of entertainments begins with the first event already yielding a good sum.

Carbondale Jackson County John A. Logan Brownsville

Anti-Anarchy Bill Dominates Wisconsin Senate Agenda

Madison reports Senator Roehr introduces an anti anarchist bill defining the doctrine as violent overthrow of government and forbidding advocacy or use of rooms for anarchist meetings. Separate measures target trusts with annual corporate reports to the attorney general and anti trade restraint offenses. A railroad taxation bill pledges higher taxes, assessing railroad property at full value.

Madison Wis Roehr Wisconsin J. J. RicGillivray Judiciary Committee Republican Party

Bilderback Charged With Bigamy and Killing Boarder

Albert Bilderback formerly of Chiro Iowa and Miss Lucy Hudgins wed in Jackson Tennessee. A warrant charged Bilderback with bigamy. Boarder Robert McCaw was shot at a boarding house when the doorbell rang. Samuel Hudgins father of Bilderback’s bride was arrested by two nearby policemen.

Jackson, Tenn Albert Bilderback Chiro, I Lucy Hudgins Miss Hudgins Bilderback Robert BE. McCaw Samuel Hudgins

Four One-Pound Babies Taken to Bellevue Incubators

In New York on February 14 a Bellevue Hospital incubator intake reports four one pound babies brought in within a week. One survived five days before dying and another died an hour after birth.

McConnwr New York Bellevue Hospital

Citizens' State Bank of North Chicago Permitted

The state auditor of public accounts grants a permit to organize Citizens' State Bank of North Chicago in Springfield New Jersey on February 14 with a capital of 25000 dollars.

Bank North Chicago Springfield State Auditor of Public Accounts Citizens’ State Bank of

Governor Proclaims Arbor Day Observance Across State

Springfield Illinois February 14 The governor has issued an Arbor Day proclamation setting aside Friday April to plant trees statewide.

vArnor Springfield

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