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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1906

Page

2

Pastor seeks to train Jersey City women to shoot burglars

Jersey City pastor John L. Scudder, head of the First Congregational church and People’s Palace superintendent, plans to teach 500 young women to use firearms. He argues burglars should be shot, not faced with fear, and cites an incident where thieves stole $5,000 in jewelry as proof.

New York John. L. Scudder People’s Palace, Jersey People’s Palace Jersey City People’ S Palace Bergen Boston Hudson County East Dr. Scudder

Remov es Part of Liver in Chicago Gunshot Case

Chicago doctors report a novel liver surgery after Hermann Johnson was shot through the liver. Dr Gary of People's hospital led the operation, removing a portion of the liver to save his life. The procedure, second in the United States and fourth ever, halted fatal complications and Johnson is recovering.

Chicago People’s Hospital Hermann Johnson Johnson South Side Gary Germany

Plan Great Barge Canal Gets $40 Million Request

Albany officials unveil a forecast seeking 40 million dollars from the coming legislature for 1906 barge canal work. The second annual report by State Engineer Henry Alan Alstyne flags barge canal and state road improvements as primary topics.

Albany N. Y Henry Alan Alstyne Public, Works Eee Tife

John P Holland Aims To Build A Human Powered Flying Machine

Newark inventor John P Holland says he is finishing a compact hand and foot powered flyer weighing about 30 pounds. The craft uses two crosswise wings that vibrate to glide with human effort. He predicts first experiments within spring and claims men could fly within a year with safe operation and minimal risk.

Newark N.J John P. Holland Navy Holland Mr. Holland Washington

Sideshow for Bernhardt Seeks Two-Headed Giant Partner

New York reports a golden offer to Mme Bernhardt for a Texas tour with a futuristic sideshow. A reportedly ossified two headed giant, claimed to be 8 000 to 9 000 years old, desires to join the act. The giant, a native of India, is currently stored near Sing Sing under manager Charles Alpert’s care.

New York Mme. Bernhardt Texas Charles Alpert Sing Sing India Alpert Gome

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Churchill Leads Liberals to Victory in England Elections

London January 15. The English political map shifted as Liberals gained 18 seats in 39 contests across major centers. Arthur Balfour lost Manchester east to T G Horridge by 1,980. Winston Churchill won northwest Manchester by 1,241, signaling a strong Liberal swing and anticipated prolongation of the polls.

Winston ‘Churchill South Africa London England Manchester Arthur J. Balfour T. G W Joyson-Hicks

Plead Guilty In Chicago Mail Fraud Case

Henry Wulff former state treasurer and J W Lobb linked to a get rich quick scheme pleaded guilty before Judge S H Bethea in U S district court. They had entered not guilty pleas on December 19 and faced trial on January 15. Sentencing rests with the court next Wednesday as A U S A Robert Childs presented the case to the grand jury.

Chicago Henry Wulff J. W. Lobb Wulff S. H Bethea United States District Court United States District Attorney Robert Childs Grand Jury

Beers Rural Mail Carrier Shot Dead in Carlisle Indiana

Levi L. Beers, a rural mail carrier, was killed Saturday night on the way to the post office. Five pistol shots were heard. he lay dying in an alley near the carrier entry. Two revolvers, one stolen two months ago, and a rubber overshoe were found nearby. Beers, a prominent church and lodge member, left a family. authorities believe robbery was the motive and the assailant fled.

Carlisle Ind Levi L. Beers Beers

District Attorney to Oppose Clemency for Albert T Patrick

New York January 15 District Attorney Jerome travels to Albany for the January 22 clemency hearing before Gov Higgins. He opposes mercy in the case of Albert T Patrick sentenced to die for the murder of William Marsh Rice. Jerome will be assisted by an acting assistant district attorney.

New York Jerome Albany Higgins Albert. T. Patrick William ‘Marsh Rice

Arrest of res stance leader on ballot printing indictment

Berne Ayitness, a leader in the res stance forces, was arrested on indictment for printing and distributing election ballots. Rohrer posted 500 bond. Mrs Clyde McDonald, wife of a Milford resident, reported injuries after a husband attack and fainted in Marshal Stockbarger’s arms. The village unrest followed a disturbance at Roland Method’s home. Katharine Williams elected president of Lagrange National Bank, long owned by her family. Solomon Rose, former president, died. Leon Rose named vice president, J I Norris cashier, with the usual semi annual dividend declared.

Berne Clyde McDonald Milford Marshal Stockbarger Roland Method Method Vilage Katharine Williams Lagrange National Bank Solomon Rose Bis Leon J. I. Norris

Partial Library Donation Listing from Mrs Babb

A partial list of books donated to the library by Mrs. Babb includes works on theology history and science. Notable titles span Ecce terra Eternal Hope Nature and the Bible Legends of the Patriarchs and Prophets and Life of Cicero with authors Burr Clark Farrar Gibson Haweis Keary Michelet Seeley Townsend Trollope Vincent Wells and others.

Babb Burr E F Clark Dawson Sir J. W Farrar F. W Gibson J. M Foundations Giles Chauncey Gould Sabine Baring Haweis H. R Jesus Keary C. F Michelet Jules Pearse M. G Ramada Sarasvatii Pandita Rambaud Alfred Russia Edgar Saltus Seeley J. R Jesus Christ Townsend L. T Trollope Anthony Cicero Vincent Frank Central America Walker Wells D. A Mexico Incaland Peru Wrethe

Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Towns

Frank E Balyeat and wife transfer land in Middlebury for 778 50. P William Schuetz sells a lot in Elkhart for 200. Sarah Honk and husband sell a Goshen lot to Wm E Freyberg for 300. Frank Brumbaugh and wife sell a lot in Elkhart to Homer H Miller for 1. Homer Miller transfers back a lot to Frank Brumbaugh for 1. Charles E Knisely and wife sell a lot in Elkhart to Jacob Domer for 1. Jacob Domer and wife transfer a lot in Elkhart to Mary A Knisely for 1.

Frank E. Balyeat Watie R. Balyeat Middlebury William. Schuetz James Ll. Harman Elkhart Sarah Honk Wm. E Freyberg Goshen Frank Brumbaugh Homer H. Miller Homer’. Miller Frank. Brumbaugh Charles’ E. ‘Knisely Jacob. Domer Mary A. Knisely Wlkhart

Siam Exports Top Teakwood Valued At Over 12 Million

In a year's trade the Siam export surge shows Teakwood as the second highest valued item, with shipments totaling more than twelve million dollars confirming strong demand and rapid growth in timber markets.

Siam

Unconscious Poisoning From Coffee Revealed

A Duluth man explains he drank coffee all his life and only then learned it caused his headaches dyspepsia and acute nervousness. He notes medicines failed to relieve the symptoms and that the realization changed his daily life.

Duluth

Morocco Conference in Algeciras and French Election

The week’s top world item is the Morocco conference to be held January 16 in Algeciras with eleven European nations and the United States sending diplomats including Henry White and Samuel R. Gummere. France faces a January 17 presidential election as Loubet declines reelection. Fallieres, Doumer, and Rouvier vie for the post. Russia marks Red Sunday with a pacific general strike planned for January 22, and the Workmen's Council aims to show the regime’s progress in quieting the nation. In Congress, the Senate lacks a tight agenda beyond the merchant marine and pure food bills, while Santo Domingo and Moroccan issues loom. The Philippine bill nears finish, with the statehood bill postponed and final debate set for today.

Algeciras Spain United States Henry White Italy Samuel R. Gummere Morocco Lewis Weinstein London France Germany French’ National Assembly Senate Chamber of Deputies Loubet Clement-Armand Fallieres M. Doumer Chamber Rouvier Russia St. Petersburg Congress Gallinger Heyburn Tillman Santo Domingo House

Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Relief With Pink Pills

Sufferers learn that indigestion can be caused by irregular eating and stress. Mr J R Mikler of Dayton Va credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with dramatic, lasting relief and renewed strength after years of distress. The pills are safe for long use and available at drug stores with a free diet book from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.

Williams J.R. Mikler Dayton Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Will O' the Wisp leads Eiknart stage season

Mary Emerson will appear in the new play Will O the Wisp under Samuel Lewis. The supporting company has been carefully chosen. The initial performance is scheduled at Bucklen opera house on Wednesday January 17.

Eiknart Mary Emerson Samuel Lewis Miss Emerson Bucklen Opera House

Piff Pat Pouf Opens With Pony Ballet and Beatty Chorus

The review touts tuneful original music in Piff Pat Pouf with curtain to curtain hits. Radium Dance originates here and appears in its oddity. Key principals include Fred Mace Kathryn Osterman Nellie Hewitt and others with the Pony Ballet and American Beatty Chorus featured.

Fred. Mace Kathryn. Osterman Nellie Hewitt R. HB Graham Charles A. Morgan Gertrude Wallace Fred Nornby Eveleen Dunmore Harry Stuart Martin . Cheeseman Lise Bloodgood the Great Pony Ballet American Beatty Chorus

Jonas Hoover Sells New Houses on Indiana Avenue

Real estate ad notes Jonas O Hoover offering houses on Indiana Avenue for sale in rooms with payments. Mentions 103 Monger block and option to pay over time.

Jonas O. Hoover Indiana Avenue

Tailors Shafer and Schulz Report on Football Agitation

Fragmentary note claims agitation against football led to a discovery that the game is 600 years old. Mentions W. J. Wilson with unclear statements and a cryptic authoritative claim.

W. J. Wilson

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