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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
6
Indiana Railway Company street car workers organize against company officers amid alleged harsh discipline by J. McM. Smith. Seventy five members with 100 more expected after charter arrives tonight. Three men discharged for organizing. Meetings held after hours between 12 and 2 a m in South Bend area.
The Michigan City Dispatch recounts the golden wedding of Vincent Voisinet Sr. and his wife, ages 74 and 77, who married in 1858 in Buffalo. The couple, long residents of Elkhart and Union City, hosted about thirty guests at their North Plum Street home. A gold coin shower totaling nearly $100 followed a grand feast as friends wished them well for future anniversaries.
Cardinal Parachi an ailing pilgrim to Rome died this morning causing shock at the Vatican where he had been named as a possible successor to Pope Leo. His death removes a leading cardinal figure from church discussions.
San Francisco report says Lieu tenant Archer Dutton and several Bogota crewmen arrived from Panama. They narrate cruel punishment of prisoners and that soldiers were shot and lashed for minor offenses. Two revolutionary officers were lashed in the streets of Panama after peace.
Chicago January 14 reports that the special grand jury investigating the alleged coal conspiracy is not expected to reconvene until tomorrow. The delay centers on awaiting important testimony about the existence of the conspiracy.
Detroit Mich January rush sees hundreds of families unprovided for seeking coal. Municipal yard sells soft coal at six dollars a ton and fifty pounds per quarter, drawing long lines with police needed to maintain order. Philadelphia January fifteenth coal strike commission session opens with John Mitchell denying miner attorney claims of a tentative agreement for higher pay and shorter hours.
Despite orders from Mr Smith the union held and perfected yesterday at South Bend and members are prepared to resist alleged oppression.
Freehold New Jersey January 15 Dr Hendricks and Samuel Stanton were convicted of conspiracy to obtain 1 million dollars from Henry Bennett and sentenced to two and a half years in jail. Laura Biggar was acquitted on the same charge in the trial.
President Roosevelt signed a bill granting a one year rebate of the duty on coal imported into the United States. The measure becomes operative immediately.
The House approved the army appropriation bill this afternoon and then started debate on a bill to establish a Department of Commerce in Washington D.C. The session advances the legislative agenda with the commerce department proposal moving to the fore.
New York reports Abram Hewitt's condition improved after a good night. He slept well and is said to have passed a satisfactory night as doctors note steady progress in his health.
Will S. Ritchie administrator of Charles D. Rushton’s estate, who died in Mexico, filed an inventory with Probate Commissioner George W. Farrell valuing the estate at 9400.11 dollars. He was granted sixty days more to operate the deceased’s drug store.
Interurban employees completed the organization of their protective order in South Bend last night, opposing company officials led by J. McM. Smith. A notice from Mr. Smith urged stopping all employer union proceedings, but the workers, citing insults and injustices, remain determined. meeting nights will be announced later.
Miss Clara Hani is accepted at Longcliff asylum but her mother objects to the transfer. She remains at the Hani home in Middlebury while her father supports the move and authorities await a final decision.
John Berth sues St Ice Company in circuit court for damages after a boathouse wreck. Trial is proceeding this afternoon.
London officials for the American line say the St Louis is five days overdue in New York but deny cause for anxiety, attributing the delay to a mere breakdown in her machinery.
Chicago January 16. The grand jury will not conclude taking evidence in the coal inquiry today. Indictments, if any, may not be returned until Monday. Weather remains favorable and distress reports have lessened.
Copenhagen reports advices saying Russian oppression in Finland, worsened by climatic disturbances, has reduced the country to ruin. Estimates place 400000 people starving in the region.
The Elk Hill Coal and Iron company case was presented to the coal strike commission in Philadelphia. Authorities expect the operators evidence to follow lines similar to those used by the Delaware & Hudson company.
Vienna Jan 16 An innkeeper named Amler of Karlsburg Bohemia shot and killed his wife and four children today The man is described as temporarily insane due to financial troubles.
San Francisco report says Frank McConnell was knocked out by The Spider Welch last night and regained consciousness at 9 this morning. Doctors report no skull fracture and expect a full recovery. The incident occurred after the bout in the city.
Fremont Thomas and wife transfer land rights to Elk hart Frog and Crossing Works letting in Wolf's fourth addition to Elkhart for 350 dollars.
The $10,000 damage case filed by Benjamin Meyers of Elkhart against the Indiana Railway company was postponed due to illness among several defendants.
Frank E. Smith files for guardian appointment for George W. Pollock, resident of the Lafayette soldiers home, detailing guardianship action and legal proceedings.
A marriage license was issued to Vern BE Morrison of Waterloo age 22 and Viola McCoy of Hikhart age 23.
Mrs. Sarah Newell widow of Guy Newell longtime Osdio township resident lies gravely ill at her home two miles north of the city. Her daughter Mrs. Lamb, living with her mother, is also reported in critical condition.
John Kegerries a Lake Shore switchman had his right forearm crushed after slipping in the yards. The arm was amputated about three inches below the elbow by Dr. Short. He was taken to the Elkhart Sanitarium and lives on North Street.
Mid year high school graduation at Bucklen opera house featured essays by Miss Gertrude Barnes on The Roycrofters and Miss Ruth Beck on Will Production Always Equal Population. Recitals by Urban quartet accompanied remarks on drama, characterization, and the diamond in the rough analogy with Lincoln.
Samuel Pletcher and others transfer a lot in Clinton township to Daniel Troyer for 1 dollar. Saunder and Egbert Company sell land in Clinton township to Jesse Dunn for 4400 dollars. Harry L. Arnold and others transfer lots in the Original Plat of Bristol to Horace F. E. Mosier and Jennie E. for 950 dollars. Jessie L. Griner and Louie E. Griner transfer lot 146 in Johnsons Riverside addition to Elkhart to Charles W. Schultz and Mary E. Schultz for 1 dollar.
Cumberland Maryland January 16 The fast western express on the Baltimore and Ohio crashed into two engines in the morning fatally injuring four engineers and a fireman and seriously injuring several others The deceased are Engineers Benjamin Butter John Simms Fireman James Moran and V Staninger Passengers unharmed
Frank Brusman and F P Curtis took a crowd from Osolo township to Sailor Michigan for church. A broken lever delayed repairs for Minnich but the crowd was returned home safely. William Harvey and Rose Curtis enjoyed sleigh riding despite cold weather and drifting roads. Ulery schoolhouse closed Monday due to road drift. J P Bickel hosted a cerokinole party Tuesday night. Charles Dills and Osolo visitors spent Sunday with O F Brusman. Ray Irick Carl Curtis attended church at Sailor Tuesday. Wilma Rockstroh is ill with lung fever. Rev Strangel of Elkhart visited F P Curtis and family last week.
A national movement is forming among German American citizens to organize a convention in Washington to address alleged anti German sentiment. Congressman Richard Bartholdt of Missouri leads the effort.
Scores of guests at the Grand Central hotel panicked last night as a fire consumed the adjacent manufacturing block. The blaze drove people into the street in their night clothes as smoke spread through halls, destroying about 75 000 dollars worth of property.
Attorney Hugh Corbett asks Probate Commissioner Farrel to order Charles T. Greene administrator to sell estate property to pay debts. Hearing set for Jan 22. Weaver died within the year. estate opened last July with $299.50 personal property. He left heirs including Delos N. Weaver and two daughters and a son. one son holds notes and mortgages nearly equal to the estate. The case questions how the $20,000 value vanished and what became of the debt notes and home bequest.
Judge William Springer general counsel of the National Live Stock association addressed the convention on Packers Merger. He urged the people to reject trust abuses and demand suppression of unlawful combinations, not of corporations, with their voices to be heard.
The house committee on merchant marine authorized to investigate coal transport decided to send a sub-committee to Boston to take evidence. Other members will stay in Washington and may summon operators and the presidents of coal carrying roads to testify here.
Massachusetts is the best manufacturing state in the union. Miss Hoopingarner reads on Prison Reform and the value of inmate education. Miss Hussey and Miss Niver deliver essays on poetry and individual growth. Mr. Work discusses division of labor and its limits. Harriet Helfrich sings a vocal solo. Dr. C. C. Bower lauds local schools and confirms diplomas to graduates. Annie Laurie sung by the high school quartet. Benediction by Rev. S. Light.
Dr. Harry Guimy er was sentenced by Special Judge Deahl for the attempted murder of Miss Lulu Barney on October 31. The jury's verdict on January 6 fixed a term from two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville reformatory. He offered no response when asked why sentence should not be imposed.
In New York on January 16 there is no news of the steamer St. Louis. Agents remain hopeful she will turn up safely, though marine stations report no signs. Despite optimism there is nervousness at the steamship line offices.
Washington dispatch reports Venezuela has opened all Colombian frontiers to commerce without restriction. The move is seen as an attempt to offset a coast blockade by foreign powers. A Tucson, N South Carolina note mentions Narcisso.
Sheriff Smanning expects to transport Gulmyer to the reformatory next Tuesday. The county clerk will prepare the commitment papers in the meantime.
John Bertch sued the St. Joe Ice Company in circuit court this morning and won a $100 damages award for the plaintiff.
The belated steamer St Louis was sighted at Fire Island at 6 this morning not expected to dock until afternoon. Leaking boilers slowed progress to five knots, prompting indignant passengers to threaten damages suits. The ship's thirteen day trip averaged under ten knots. all passengers were well.
Washington dispatch reports a powder charge on the battle ship Massachusetts exploded at San Juan fatally wounding five sailors and injuring four. Names of the dead include A Hendrickson Norway F H Loesser New York S F Malinoski Chicago K J Platt Troy Robert Rule Cincinnati. Injured are W W Ashert Cleveland A S Tacke St Louis J G Patterson Pittsburg A N Dessett Durham NC.
Berlin reports a partial understanding has formed between the Prince and Princess of Saxony with the princess to retire to her castle while divorce actions are suspended. Giron is said likely to be frightened or bought off to end the alliance.
Chicago observers say the grand jury finished testimony against coal interests and will likely issue resolutions denouncing them for violating moral law by holding back coal, while no criminal law appeared to be breached.
The Pennsylvania arrived from Hamburg with thirteen shipwrecked seamen aboard, rescued after the Siggen foundered mid ocean on January 15. The rescued men had drifted for five days before the Pennsylvania sighted them.
Colombia South Carolina January 17 editor Gonzales remains holding his own as physicians report that surviving until 2 p m would greatly boost his chances of recovery.
Washington reports the house may pass a two bill package next week to establish the standard of value and to provide a coinage system in the Philippines. The move reflects ongoing congressional efforts on currency and fiscal policy for the territory.
Four kegs of powder exploded in a Slav boarding house in Windby Jamestown this morning. The blast wrecked the house and left six boarders probably fatally injured as rescue workers searched the debris.
The remains of Walter Buck late minister to Japan were laid to rest at Arlington this morning. The ceremonies at the grave were simple.
A major blaze last night at Nichols Chemical Works in Long Island City destroyed the sulphate of copper stock. The department estimated the loss at 500000 dollars. Emergency crews fought the fire through the night with substantial property damage reported.
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