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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1906
Page
4
The governor aims to convene the legislature during the state convention period, with April 9 slated for session. Friends of Secretary Daniel Storms report impeachment support among only about 40 of 150 legislators, while two thirds of both houses are needed for impeachment.
Bloomington Indiana February 16 William Siscoe 15 attacked Miss Emma Davis a Smithville schoolteacher after she ordered him to sit straight He knocked her down and choked her Two older pupils helped pull him away Miss Davis was taken home and is said to be seriously ill
Benjamin Wallace, proprietor of the Wallace shows, sues Grand Trunk Western Railroad for 68000 in federal court in Laporte Indiana. He alleges the circus train wreck near Durand Michigan two years ago caused damages. Also a beacon tower at Michigan City harbor was swept away in a storm, 38 feet high and steel constructed.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on February 16 men from Chicago in farmer disguises sell tainted hams. The Indiana board of health has alerted local officials to watch for the operatives whose scheme is said to span a wide rural area across the state.
Gov J Frank Hanly appointed Dr George T McCoy of Columbus to fill the vacancy on the Indiana state board of health caused by Dr C M Hisenbeiss resignation. Hisenbeiss has been named postmaster at Elkhart. Dr McCoy formerly led the State Medical Society.
Ed Upton, once an instructor at Wabash College and a graduate, was found dead in Des Moines after exposure and drink. He had avoided women for 25 years.
About 1000 hardware dealers from Indiana and across the nation convene at Tomlinson Hall for the seventh annual Indiana Retail Hardware association meeting. The gathering showcases industry issues, speakers, and future plans. Indianapolis hosts the event in mid February.
Robert Osborn editor of the Perrysville Blue Pencil says he is gathering evidence to prosecute three men who emptied shotguns into his sleeping room. He describes the suspects as young men who represented the saloon interests.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a farmer named Marvin J involved in bankruptcy filings or proceedings around February 16 with reference to polls or polling locations. Details are unclear due to text corruption.
The tremor struck on January 31, with aftershocks until February 6. Esmeraldas and Manabi suffered widespread destruction and homelessness. towns like La Tola, Port Limones, and Port Vargas faced collapsing buildings and tidal flooding. In Colombia, Mosquera and Popayan reported deaths and heavy damage, while Cali saw severe shocks with no major destruction.
The Bank of America in the Ashland block, two months old, was placed in receivership amid sensational charges. President Abner Smith and Vice President G F Sorrow allegedly funded the bank with worthless notes, and stockholder F B Creelman is said to have dumped fictitious paper. Deposits near 285000 with 40000 cash on hand, loss potential looms if the unknown paper cannot be liquidated. Daniel D Healy named receiver with 150000 bond.
In a brief item the record shows brokers assigned a new deliverable item dated February 16. The note cites a change in assignment and mentions a delay impact on the usual flow.
Reports from San Francisco and London describe rising anti foreign and anti dynastic sentiment in China. Six regiments with artillery move toward Chin Chow as Qing authorities seek to placate foreigners. Shanghai riots kill hundreds, Canton boycotts American goods intensify, and observers warn of likely uprisings within months.
Fires rage across Victoria and British Columbia with extensive damage reported. Officials warn residents and crews work to contain the blaze amid windy conditions and mounting emergency responses.
A fragmented diary style item recalls a Tacoma family tale. A mother in law’s birthday, slipers mailed to a daughter in law and a sister with four boys shown with worn stockings. A niece, two college girls, and a book titled Girls Guide to Conduct provoke a witty aside.
A young Russian peasant narrates a night with the police chief. The chief, a 50 year old, burly, red faced man with vodka tremors, sits on a sofa in a gray cloak. A white cat rests on his lap as his fat hands tremble over the cat’s back.
An employee of the Mexican Central railway has applied for a Mexican patent on a new explosive. It reportedly matches 40 percent dynamite in strength and promises smokeless operation. Tests at Asientos mines and with firearms indicate potential, with broader testing planned if approved.
A damaged excerpt discusses eastern language traits and ambiguity, noting unclear terms and garbled spelling. It references the idea of linguistic quirks in Florida and presents fragmented phrases without coherent context.
A historic advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for tumors and painful menstruation. It cites letters from women like Fannie D Fox of Bradford PA and Luella Adams of Seattle WA detailing tumor reduction or disappearance after using the remedy and seeking advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn MA.
Sherrie Schafer encountered Perry Streeby near the county jail who revealed he was seeking his brother Alva Streeby. The two men learned they were brothers only after viewing records, having been separated as children when their parents divorced. Alva, adopted earlier, had worked the farm life before recent South Bend direction and a guitar theft sentence.
Uriah S Dow aged 82 died today at 12 40 AM at the home of his stepson A H Bissell 1211 Franklin Street after a period of declining health. Born in New York state he moved to White Pigeon Michigan 44 years ago and lived there until four years ago when he moved to this city. He is survived by three sons Eugene Chicago Willard Grand Rapids and Edward here a step son A H Bissell and step daughter Mrs G Cole and wife Charlotte. He belonged to Masonic Lodge No 104 White Pigeon and Masons will conduct burial short services at the house Monday noon conducted by Rev Rice. Body to be taken to White Pigeon for burial.
Fragmentary report from Ligonier describes several horses consigned to Boston and sent east by freight. One horse reportedly escaped during yard switching in Elkhart, with the exact fate uncertain.
A Washington dispatch reports gigarmakers oppose a proposed bill. The brief notes industry stance and potential policy impact on manufacturing and trade.
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