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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

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Impeachment Evidence in Thaw Trial Focuses on Motive and Family

New York January 24 District Attorney Jerome plans to impeach both elder and younger Mrs Thaw and Evelyn Thaw using Hummel and townsmen plus two experts to rebut. Dr Bailey testified Thaw acted irrationally on a railroad trip and Dr Wagner described Thaw's complaint to Jerome about Stanford White being mistreated by a man who preferred young girls.

Thaw Jerome Evelyn Abe Hummel White Bailey Albany New York Central Wagner Littleton Jeromes Stanford White Thast

Idle men in ugly mood at Chicago

Police under Chief Shippy mobilize 700 police and twenty patrol wagons to prevent unemployed march in the loop district. Socialists aim to delay but authorities expect some demonstration with crowds near the lake front and restrictions on pedestrian groups.

Chicago Lake Front Shippy Leap Distriet Lake Forent

Cleveland Judge to Dissolve Window Glass Workers Union

Judge Phillips of the common pleas court will issue a formal order dissolving the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers Association for violating antipolust laws. One hundred thousand and displays in the banks opened by the association will be distributed.

Cleveland Phillips Common Pleas Court Ama Window Glass Workers Association

Michigan Woman May Have A Vote

Lansing evidence shows the state constitutional convention committee on elections reports favorably on women suffrage, indicating likely passage of the proposal.

Lansing Mich Committee On Elections

Dynamite Mystery Baffles Police In Cleveland Rail Line

Police and railroad detectives probe dynamite outrages on the Belt line rail road under construction near Cleveland. In about a month three explosions wrecked track sections and building machinery.

Cleveland Cleveland Belt Line

Woman Slayers Target Practice Revealed in Macy's Killing

New York Jan 23 It emerged that Mary Roberts known as Mary Roberts Clark who shot Frank Brady in Macy s department store yesterday had practiced target shooting for three months. Her friends say she went insane after Brady refused to marry her.

New York Mary Roberts Mary Roberts-Clark Frank Brady Macy’s Department Brady

Supreme Court to hear Thayer campaign donation case

Howard Thayer of Texas, a Republican State central committee member, faces a Supreme Court hearing tomorrow over alleged civil service law violations for writing letters urging federal officials to contribute to a campaign fund in 1906.

Washington, D.C Howard Thayer Texas Republican State Central Committee United States Supreme Court Thayer Civil Service

Watch Stolen From Railroad Y M C A Rooms

Willard Marshall, janitor at the railroad YMCA, reports a gold Waltham hunting case watch stolen from his rooms last night. He says the watch hung on the bed post and was missing on morning rise. Several roommates are involved in the disappearance.

Willard Marshall the Railroad Waltham

Dancing party to raise funds for church debts at Anderson hall

The Ladies guild of St. John s Episcopal church plans a late February dancing party at Anderson hall to liquidate debt. The committee includes Mesdames Tracey Kendricks Sodefelt Smith and Earl. A chimeheon will be served during intermission and a miniature fair may be held to raise additional funds.

Ladies’ Guild of St. John’s Episcopal Church Anderson Hall Banta West Franklin Street Mesdames Loonis Tracey Ned Kendricks F. Sodefelt Frank Smith J. T. Earl

Wilson Objects To Jokesmith Window Vandalism

Mr Wilson resents a jokester who defaced the window of his barber shop on Monday night. The incident drew undeserved publicity and Wilson warns that any repeat act may lead to immediate action.

Arthur Wilsion Wilson

Riverside Line Extension Begins Soon

Samuel T Murdoch of the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana railway company told the Board of Works that work on the new Riverside line, including an extension from Jefferson Street and a direct connection with Riverside over the Sherman Street bridge, will start within a short time.

Jefferson Street Riverside Sherman Street Samuel T., Murdock Chicago, South Bend Northern Indiana Board of Works

Return from the Waterway Meeting

Messrs. Lounsberry Arnold and Bell, members of the committee appointed by Maers and Harbors Convention, returned from the waterway meeting held at Indian.

Lounsberry Arnold Bell Maers

Murdocks May Settle Over Streetcar Crash Of Old Greys

City officials expect settlement with Murdocks over the loss of two firehouse horses struck by a street car near Station No. 4. Evidence points to railway company employees as at fault. authorities plan to press for safer crossing rules and equal rights on roadways. Commissioner Arnold and Fire Chief Leader traveled to South Bend to interview railway officials as crowds discuss witness accounts of high speed and loss of control. Temporary horses Jerry and the chief’s mount aid Station 4 until the damaged hose wagon is repaired.

Murdocks Arnold South Bend Samuel T. Murdock Board of Works Jerry

Mrs Click Dies of Brights Disease in Ohio Township

Mrs Catherine Click wife of Daniel Click longtime resident of Lleve land township died at her home five miles northwest of the city from Brights disease after a year long illness. Born in Stark county Ohio August 12 1848 she was 62 years five months and 23 days old. She came here with her husband in 1882 and is survived by three sons Samuel Elkhart Indiana supervisor Omaie home service at Hee ey and Miss Clara Nick­s.

Catherine Click Daniel Click Lleveland Bright Stark County Ohio Usband Samuel Elkhart Omaie Hee Ey Clara

Delegates to District Caucuses Set for January

The article outlines three sets of delegates to be elected by Republicans in district caucuses on a January evening based on twenty five delegates per county. Elkhart and St Joseph counties discuss district conventions in February with a state convention in Indianapolis in April. Chairmen Roose and Cimmerson announce dates to settle nominations early.

Ikhart Cimmerman St. Joseph County Hera Reese Fairbanks C. W. Miller Bend Nan. Vass

President Calls Special Cabinet Meeting

Washington January 23. President and aides held a special cabinet session to discuss an urgent policy request. The meeting amid ongoing tensions focused on national security and economic measures.

Washington Meyer Metcalf

Mrs Bell Dies at 48 in Elkhart Home

Mrs. Sarah Te. Bell wife of Edward Bell died at 112 North Fifth Street at 7 this morning after a winter illness and post operative period. A native of Spring Lake Michigan she had lived in Elkhart two years prior to death. Funeral services are at 7 30 tonight at the home conducted by Rev Lewis S Hall. The body will be taken on the 5 30 Lake Shore train to Grand Rapids tomorrow and forwarded to Spring Lake for burial.

Sarah Te. Bell Edward RB. Bell North Fifth Street Clark Hospital

Small-Pox Freed From Elkhart After Two Months

Elkhart reports its first day without smallpox in two months as Health Officer Foltz confirms the last case Miss Pulla Weaver 413 Elektry Street exposed workers and nearby residents. Authorities note only two cases remained in the city with Charles Miller Monroe Street under observation.

Elkhart Foltz Charles’ Miller Monroe Stree

Elkhart Paper Mill tripling capital and expanding plant

Elkhart Paper Mill Company raises capital from 50000 to 200000 and plans a major expansion. Work on the new building is under way and, when spring arrives, additions will allow finer grades of commercial paper and several new products. The change, approved by stockholders in December, includes distribution toward Indianapolis.

Dbliknart Papar Mill Company

Elkhart County Democratic Banquet Plans February 19

Elkhart County Democrats organize a county wide banquet on February 19 at Hotel Bucklen. The meeting sets a liquor free event with five minute talks from county leaders and invited professionals to engage all parts of the county. W. H. Winship and R. E. Frocter lead planning with committees for finance invitation program and outreach.

Elkhart Bucklen Goshen W. H. Winship Arran Finenese John Wiliams D. M. Bechtel W_ .F. Stanton KH. Freeter ALA Kasler Ekhart Orwin H. Markel George Richler B. M. Precter Anthony Deahl Groshen Marshall K. Smith W. S. Stanton Bryan

Urges hard fight against Bell Telephone

H D Critchfield of Milwaukee urged I I T A members at Chicago Coliseum Annex to unite against Bell interests. The convention backed the call and quickly raised 15000 dollars to fund the organization’s work and future support.

International Independent Telephone Association H. D .Critchfeld Bell Myr. Critchfield Milwaukee Coliseum Annex Chicago

Petition for Pardoning Caleb Powers in Goebel Case

Citizens of Georgetown Eliy collect signatures for a petition to Governor Wilson of Kentucky seeking pardon for Caleb Powers. Powers, ex secretary of state, jailed eight years on charges of complicity in Governor Goebel's murder, with four trials cited as the Dreyfus of American politics. Petitions circulate in Kentucky and beyond. next trial set for next summer.

Postimaster

Strange lagging of the bank depositors

Nearly seven hundred checks remain uncalled at the receivership of Perry L. Turner for the Indiana National Bank deposits. Only 178 checks under five percent distribution were paid yesterday. many depositors face delays with Chicago-bound funds and expect continued slow turnout as clerical limits constrain processing.

Perry

May Hughes and the Roosevelt Attitude in Hughes Boom

Politicians from both parties wait to learn Roosevelt's stance on the Hughes boom as Governor Hughes rises. If the president attacks Hughes, it could hurt him. if not, the Democratic party may win the election.

Washington San Roosevelt Hughes

Humphrey Concern Tied Up as Creditors Stay Away

Representatives of the Humphrey Bookcase Company were expected in Detroit to settle with local creditors but had not appeared by noon. Machinery moved stalled and oak cases for the Larkin company remained held under four attachments.

Humphrey Detroit Larkin: Ae Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jerome To Hummel Jerroene Chief Shippy Ial Police Nent Ted Central Station FONDS Y.M.C Joy Lee Freed Ladies Guild OF ST. John’s MR. Wilson Fjokesmith Onare Mrs. Click Sechosen Mrs. Bell Elkhart Paper Mill Company Indianapolis Cord Shen and Bell Telephone Caleb Powers
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