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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
1
Representative Sweeney leads a House effort to repeal the county local admission law while Senator Ward and others weigh bills. The article notes political friction and misperceptions among life long allies as campaigns for United States Senate unfold in Indianapolis.
A fragmented report describes a committee session involving references to a former ruler figure and various accusatory claims. It notes claims of compensation for losses and tuition-like fees, with mentions of figures such as Meyer and Bonaparse, and references to historical figures and events.
The defeated candidate Kern walked corridors at the state house for four hours until 2 AM. He spoke only with two short replies, saying he was tired and sick. Supporters and others observed his exhausted demeanor amid the election aftermath.
The Red Lodge plans a smoker next Wednesday evening at their hall, featuring T. Kistner the state great sachem as a key guest. Mr. Wistner from Terrece will contribute part of the program, with a talk in South Band the night before.
Rev. F A Dressel of Spencerville Indiana arrived to become the new minister of the Grace Tabernacle church succeeding Rev C H Rice. He will attend a prayer meeting at 7 30 this evening and is staying with Mrs Charles Schutts.
Sanville Kentucky January 14 Deputy Sheriff Hammon attempting to serve two summons on Ri Ti Conner a farmer. Both began shooting and both will die. The incident occurred near Albany. Local authorities investigate the fatal duel between lawman and farmer.
Fragmented OCR notes reference Tillman and Mayer Amergonaperte with derailed phrases about statements on an attack on Pil. The readable bits mention doctors, tests, and energy lines, but the overall narrative is garbled and unclear.
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved a broad bill with an amendment raising the president's salary to $100,000. The measure covers legislative, judicial, and executive funding.
A Bis Four railroad employee faced Justice Brumbaugh after wages were held to cover a board bill owed to Mrs. Lilian Osborn. He paid the bill and about six dollars in costs on a forty cent claim, expressing indignation at garnishment in a state where it is uncommon. The judge explained the action was a lien proceeding under a little known hotel and boarding house act amendments, requiring notice to the employer and a subsequent attachment after service or publication.
Fragmentary report mentions Reverend Biersie and consideration of taking up work amid difficulties. It suggests leagues might do nothing more, but details are garbled and uncertain.
The account chronicles a devastating quake near Alessitta with a terrified escape as many perished. Suffering and death fill the scene as survivors search for loved ones, including Sutroneo and his parents in Brooklyn. Lifelike distress marks the voyage and chaotic aftermath on a pier in New York.
A will named Thompson relatives including two sisters and a brother as beneficiaries. Major portion of estate valued over $70 080 was left to Louise Andrews of Chicago. Original will copy said to be destroyed. funeral arrangements set for Goshen with Rev G W Bench presiding.
George Bucknell a prominent Middlebury Township farmer eight miles northeast of Goshen was dragged nearly a mile from his wagon after falling from double-trees. He was found unconscious by Bert Replogle and taken home. no doctor was called. Severe bruises and possible internal injuries raise alarm.
Washington January 14 After forty five years in the medical department Army Surgeon General Robert W O Reilly is placed on the retired list. He is succeeded by Colonel George H Tenney who led the San Francisco General Hospital and advocated X ray use in surgery during the Relief voyage. Colonel Tenney native of Maryland rose from cadet to major and surgeon.
A blaze in Topeka gutted the Copeland hotel on January 14 destroying the political headquarters for Kansas politicians. Private citizens were hurt and several unaccounted for. A W Smith of McPherson died from the blaze and others were injured by jumping to escape.
Paris reports Duke Delitton, a wealthy Italian landowner, will offer 5,000 earthquake survivors two farms each in Florida. He conditions for each family the cultivation of one land parcel for themselves and one for him. The proposal aims to establish a colony of five thousand families.
Postoffice finances show 1998 total receipts of 114993.13 with expenditures 31200 plus 6140.33 for railway mail clerks leaving 77552.18 to the government. The paper notes expected lower railway clerk costs next year and credits the local office for the favorable result.
Washington January 14 1908 Bituminous coal produced in the United States during 1908 totaled between 320 000 000 and 330 000 000 tons according to the Geological Survey In 1907 output exceeded 400 000 000 tons The survey attributes the decline to the financial low mood late 1907 The drop was felt especially in the coking region with Connellsville Pennsylvania reporting about a 59 percent decrease in output
Dowagiac Michigan January 14 Cass County boards vote to assume liability for the loss of state and county tax funds from the City Bank of Dowagiac failure last February. The total amount is 2470 dollars. The action of 16 boards was approved. Proof was made in bankruptcy court.
Inspector Tucker from the U S agricultural department visits Elkhart and Adamisville to warn Michigan farm-butchers whose slaughterhouses are in unsanitary conditions. The probe targets buying hogs and cattle in Michigan, slaughtering them there, and selling meat in Indiana without prior inspection, in violation of federal feed laws. Health Officer Foltz and officials emphasize meat must be transported with clean white coverings, with penalties for repeated violations.
In Indianapolis on January 14 the Shively campaign edged John W Kern by forty two to thirty five on the final ballot with Slack and Hoffman shifting to support Shively amid brewery influence fears. Secret balloting altered support across eight rounds, ending with Shively securing the nomination as Kern gained late in the process.
Salem Oregon January trial returns guilty verdict in the case of a man who confessed to killing his wife by throat slashing with a razor. Timmins reportedly attempted suicide at the scene.
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