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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1907

Page

7

Hanly Faces Battle Over Speakership and Bills

As the Indiana General Assembly opens January 10 Governor Hanly is said to have shaped Thirteenth district support for Emmet Forest Branch as speaker. A House split among pro Hanly and opposing factions appears settled by concessions. Representative elect Te Reapa of Elkhart has seen bill literature. Bills from various groups include a licensing plan for opticians by the Indiana State Optical Society and a proposed plumbers licensing board with health chief as ex officio chair.

Hanly Emmet Forest Branch Board of Examiners Board of Health

Representative Baker Reads Bills for Upcoming Session

The article notes Representative Baker has several bills drawn for presentation at the coming session. It mentions potential measures on superior courts for Elkhart and South Bend and discusses debated options for introducing the proposed legislation.

Baker Elkhart South Bend

New Officials Take Office In Six County Posts

Yesterday the new terms of six county officials began. The trio of incumbents Charles A Cropp Charles Bryner and Joseph H Cann were reelected to County Treasurer Assessor and Commissioner. Fleming Ziesel and Cornell took offices as Circuit Court Clerk Sheriff and County Surveyor. Manning's sheriff term ended with Ziesel succeeding him and deputy Chatten remains to aid transition. Fleming plans new accounting tax and fee systems and a detailed cash book to improve county operations.

Charles A.cropp Charles Bryner Joseph H. Cannon Geo. W. Fleming John Ziesel John W. Cornell I. Manning John Ziesel Robert.Chatten Manning Elkhart Circuit Fleming

Bedford Murder Mystery Deepens Over Berger Confession

Prosecutor Fletcher reviews George Berger’s statements as a possible key to the Bedford case. He notes the confession revives a lost link and plans further Bedford area inquiries and cross state checks to unravel motives and identify others involved.

Sarah Schafer Bedford Fletcher George Berger Goshen Iaphigatine Léach Bedford Ombers Berger

Arraignment and a Theatre Disturbance Report

James K. Hackett faced arraignment amid a social aria critique as his play Walls of Jericho drew a full house. Disruptions arose from faulty lighting and a sneezing incident when a young man sprinkled snuff, prompting manager Timmins to intervene between acts.

Europe Timmins Hacket

Bedford attorney frames MacDonald in Schafer murder case

Prosecutor Fletcher reports MacDonald was exonerated from murder charges but convicted on arson. A blast of cases narrowed to four criminal dockers with sentences. Fletcher notes MacDonald’s innocence in the Schafer murder. Fletcher stayed with the Schafer family in Elkhart, then left for Indianapolis at 5:30 AM aboard the Big Four.

Hiletoher Sxplaina Jin MacDonald Sarah Schafer Fletcher Bedford MacDona'a Elithart Schaf Érs Indianapolis

Prison records in Ohio cited in Elkhart testimony

Seven witnesses including Judge James Dodge and Sheriff Manning are ordered to appear before the law in a case heard in Elkhart County. The documentation references prison records and evidentiary material central to the proceedings.

Bedford Mystery Confession Questioned by Grand Jury

Reports show Frank Berger also known as Barger denied as the Schafer murder confessor. Ohio prison records confirm Berger's release in 1904 and indicate he was in Columbus, Mansfield, and Goshen custody during the period surrounding the January 21, 1904 Bedford murder.

Berger Schafer Miss.Schafer Bedford Harris Ohio Fletcher Goshen Chase Sarah ’Schater Prigon Ind Columbus Seph Schafer Dodge Elkhart County George Berger Columbus, O Barger Lawrence County Grand Jury James Elmer Manning Ira Church G. Milton Schafer Ruth Manning Truth Mansfield Rank Barger O. L. Gould Frank Barger Mansfield Reformatory Hamilton Atory Elliott Whiteman Sarah * Pounter

Promoters Abandon Mishawaka Auto Project After Coin Toss

In a heated meeting promoters of Mishawaka’s auto enterprise saw support wane as a coin toss decided to abandon the plan. Proposers had sought 300 East Allendale lots at 300 each plus 100 stock per buyer to fund a 400000 manufacturing venture, but many signatories backed out and extensions on stock options remained unsettled.

O&sbuushart Douwa W. W. Sterling C. L. Monger Maxwells Briscoe Company Mishawaka 2Stocks Elkhartans

Mrs Armstrong Dies After Lingering Illness

Isabel Armstrong aged 72 years died last night at her son George W Armstrongs home in Division Street. An obstruction of the intestines caused death. Funeral at the Armstrong home Sunday at 2 p m. Body to be taken to Attica Indiana for burial Monday morning at 5 40.

Isabel Armstrong George W. ‘Armstrong Division Street Armstrong Attica Ind

Resignations and Installations Highlight Local notices

Mrs Nora Chapin Kely resigns as winder at Chicago Telephone Supply Co. A new Eagles officers group in MeHart-Aerie No 395 will be installed tonight. Mrs Mayme Douglas-Sandbers leaves Riverside for LaCrosse Wisconsin. Miss Lucile and Paap Yard of Memphis return home after holidays with Mr and Mrs Stafford.

Nora Chapin Kely Winder Chicago Mehart-Aerié Eagles Mayme Douglas-Sandbers Riverside LaCrosse Wis Miss ‘Lucile Paap Yard of Memphis Tenn Naye Mr. and Mes. Stafford

Green Sickness and Chlorosis Revisited

Short notes discuss green sickness or chlorosis in historical medical context with fragmented phrases and unclear details. The passage appears to reflect early understandings and terminology without coherent case data or outcomes.

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