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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1904

Page

4

Russia code reforms limit popular input amid central control

The Czar's reform plan keeps peasant and commune protections, while provincial committees are largely appointed by the central government. Discussion will focus on minor details and three points remain non negotiable: peasant class separation, intact commune, and inalienable peasant lands. The Chicago Record-Heald notes limited liberty for people and representatives, comparing to German commercial-education expansion.

Czar Russia Chiicago Record-Heald

Music and the Public Schools Reforms Suggested for Private Lessons

A Brude article argues private music lessons clash with crowded public curricula. The author describes a schedule using early hours and Saturday slots, with principals allowing brief study periods. The piece notes growing college prep pressure limits time for music, risking talented children losing lessons.

Brude Jose

Grand Jury Probes Indiana National Bank Failure

A 23 member grand jury convened by Judge Anderson in Indianapolis is investigating the Indiana National Bank failure in Elkhart. The panel began hearing witnesses at 2 PM, with indictments possible for any liable party. A bankruptcy petition was filed against National Manufacturing Co by Metropolitan Trust, Dieber of Chicago, and Indiana National Bank Receiver Bosworth. assets cited at 25 000, liabilities at 100 000, and overdrawn nearly 6 000.

Indianapolis United States Grand Jury Indiana National Elkhart Anderson United States National Manufacturing Co Metropolitan Trust & Savings Bank of Chicago Charles, Dieber C. H. Bosworth Indiana ‘National Bank Bosworth National

Bankrupt Buescher Manufacturing Co hearing set for January 21 1904

Referee Lambert informs Elk hart attorneys of petitions and reports for the Buescher Manufacturing Co bankruptcy. James H State as attorney for the bankrupt seeks $213 21 BE E Mummert as attorney for the receiver $363 90 and J C Bartley as receiver $301. Mrs Francis E Loomis files a petition for personal property in the Buescher building. L C Bartley files final report balances of $84 23 and $1 649 61 in a bank, placed with trustee J L Harmon.

Lambert Elkhart Buescher Manufacturing Co James H. State BE. E. Mummert J. C. Bartley Francis E. Loomis Buescher L. C. Bartley J. L. Harmon

Appraisement Filed for Plant Real Estate and Debts

Receiver M A Demarest of the Consolidated Paper and Bag Co filed today's appraisement for the plant real estate and machinery. Real estate and water works valued at 55 500 with 2 500 personal property, total 57 500. Liabilities total 190 000 of which 5 000 due to Postmaster W H Anderson on a note.

M. A. Demarest Consolidated Paper and Bag Co W. H. Anderson

Bank Receiver Sues Crowl and Others for Debts

Receiver C. H. Bosworth of the Indiana National Bank files suit against Sam Crowl for 339.33 alleging a note dated July 9, 1903 and seeks 500 as judgment. Bosworth also sues Thomas Burton and Casper Lipschitz for 50 dated May 7, 1903 and seeks 100 as judgment.

C. H. Bosworth Indiana National Bank Sam Crowl Bosworth Thomas Burton Casper Lipschitz

Elkhart man placed under bond in morning proceeding

Joe Barrett of Elkhart was placed under a $200 surety bond this morning. L. M. Simpson appeared for Barrett with attorney Gottschall handling the case.

Joe Barrett Elkhart L. M. Simpson Bona Poor Gottschall Barrett

Lipschitz Appeals Case Faces Supreme Court Review

Casper Lipschitz filed notice of appeal to the supreme court after a $150 fine for maintaining a nuisance north of Elk Hart. The action moves from local court to higher judicial scrutiny.

Casper Lipschitz Supreme Court Elkhart

Change of Venue Granted in Froehler v Grand Trunk

A court grants a change of venue to Marshall County in the damage suit Froehler v Grand Trunk railway. The move shifts pretrial proceedings away from the original jurisdiction to a new venue.

Marshall County Froehler Grand Trunk Railway

Crowl Suits Venued Against Sam Crowl

The suits of Morris Goldberg for 10000 dollars against Sam Crowl have been venued to St Joseph County.

Married pair united in Cassopolis vows Friday evening

Miss Bessie Scofield and Charles Salisbury were united in marriage at Cassopolis Friday at 6 pm. The couple planned to keep the matter secret but it leaked. They left the city at 1:30 pm and after a 16 mile drive were married elsewhere before returning to town.

Bessie’ Scofield Charles Salisbury Cassopolis Maare

Witnesses Testify in Grand Jury Probe and Bank Insurance Plan

Grand jury heard Elk heart witnesses including Jacob Olferholtzer and H. E. Stephens. Bank Examiner McIntosh rejoined proceedings as consideration of witness testimony nears completion. Mention of Walter Brown awaiting arrest and bond plans and figures on bank examiner fees totaling $324,598.97 for the year ending June 30, 1908.

Grand Jury Elk.hart Jacob Olferholtzer C. H. Wright W. E. Burris Harry S. Chester H. E. Stephens F. D. Conger Hoffer Paper Co Benton Harbor McIntosh Walter Brown Bond Aew Comptroller Bickel

Federal grand jury begins indictments in defunct bank case

Yesterday the Federal grand jury in Indianapolis began weighing evidence against J. L. Brodrick and W. L. Collins, bank officers, along with other Elhart figures linked to the bank’s failure. District Attorney Kealing leads, with witnesses including James L. McIntosh and bank officers. indictments may follow by weekend or next Monday.

Grand. Jury Sassistant LaFollette Indianapolis News J. L. Brodrick W. L. Collins

Receiver named for National Manufacturing Co in Elkhart

On petition by Receiver Bosworth and creditors of National Manufacturing Co, Judge Anderson appoints Strafford Maxon as receiver and requires a $25,000 bond. Creditors allege the company owes about $100,000 with claims totaling over $55,000, papers held by Bosworth as receiver for the defunct Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago.

Indianapolis Bosworth Metropolitan Trust and Savings Bank of Chicago Charles J. Deiber National Manufacturing: Co. of Elkhart Anderson Strafford Maxon

Death of Mrs Clara McQuisten in Mishawaka

Mrs Clara McQuisten formerly of Elkhart died at her North Bridge Street home Mishawaka at 1 10 Monday morning of a complication of diseases She was 62 years 7 months and 15 days old Surviving her are her husband Thomas McQuisten five daughters Mrs Clarence Cramer Toledo Ohio Mrs Frank Jackson Mishawaka Virgin McQuisten Blanch McQuisten Ruby McQuisten Funeral services will be held at Castle U B church Wednesday at 1 30 p m The remains will come here to the interurban car stopping at Castle U B church The car will remain there during the service and then proceed to the cemetery

Clara McQuisten Elkhart North Bridge Street Mishawaka Thomas McQuisten Clarence Cramer Toledo Frank Jackson Virgin McQuisten Blanch McQuisten Ruby McQuisten Castle U. B

Battleship Idaho Mississippi contracts awarded to Cramps

Washington reports the Cramps of Philadelphia wins the battleship Idaho and Mississippi construction contracts at $2,999,500 each. Army appropriations bill via house committee shows $73,956,000 for military affairs, down from $74,637,000 last year. A merchant marine bill moves to create a commission to develop American merchant marines. The president nominates F D Cheshire to Mukden consul general and E V Morgan to Delhi consul. Two new treaty ports are opened.

Washington Idaho Mississippi Cramps Philadelphia House Committee House Committee of Merchant Marine F. D. Cheshire New York Mukden E. V. Morgan Delhi China

Mine Workers Conven tion Aid Appeal Raises $100

Indianapolis January 19 The union responded to a Salvation Army destitution appeal and passed the hat to raise $100. Miscellaneous business followed as auditors reported annual income of $652,671 and expenditures of $572,593 with cash on hand at $1,106,198.

Indianapolis Convention of Mine Workers Salvation Army

Alderman Brennan Granted Temporary Writ in Vote Buying Case

Chicago Alderman Brennan serving sentence at Bridewell for buying votes was given a temporary writ of habeas corpus. The writ is returnable this afternoon and he was released pending a hearing.

Chicago Alderman Brennan

Robbers Hold Up Salon. Victims Shot in Chicago

Three robbers robbed Max Daniels salon in Chicago this morning stealing $12. They shot Daniels through the mouth and abdomen and Otto Loser in the leg before fleeing. Daniels likely to die.

Chicago Max Daniel Otto

Chicago clergyman Dowie arrives in San Francisco on way to Australia

San Francisco January 19 John Alexander Dowie of Chicago arrived this morning en route to Australia. At the depot few people recognized him. He was driven to a hotel.

San Francisco John Alexander. Dowie Chicago Australia

Distillery Warehouse Burns in Cincinnati Fire

Fire at Michalovitch Fletcher & Co's distillery warehouse in Cincinnati causes up to 100000 dollars loss. Two firefighters seriously hurt by falling walls during blaze this morning.

Cincinnati Michalovitch Fletcher

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Unable to determine readable facts from the provided OCR fragment. The text is heavily garbled with missing words and unclear entities. No verifiable people, organizations, places, dates, or events can be identified for a coherent headline and summary.

Peceiver

Horse Thief from Elkhart Admits Past Sentence

A Logansport telegram reports Emmet Baumgardner of Elkhart county admitting past horse stealing. He says he was sent up four years ago for stealing a horse and buggy from farmer John Tamm north of town and has been on parole for six months after release.

Logansport John Tamm Emmet Baumgardner Elkhart County

Robbery Report At Johnson Street Grocery

Frederick Robinson's Johnson Street grocery was entered last night. A thief broke a window to gain entry and stole two boxes of cigars and a small amount of chewing tobacco.

Frederick Robinson Johnson ‘Street

Marriage License for Orth D Stewart and Julia Searles

Orth D Stewart of Elkhart aged 32 and Julia Searles of Elkhart aged 32 obtain a marriage license.

Orth Stewart Elkhart Julia Searles

Indiana Retail Merchants convention opens in South Bend

The first session of the annual Indiana Retail Merchants association convened yesterday afternoon at the Oliver hotel in South Bend drawing 1200 delegates and visitors. The convention will run through Thursday night with events tonight and tomorrow night planned.

Indiana Oliver South Bend A. Henausts

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