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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

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Thaw Trial Sparks With Contemptible Beast Remark

New York January 30 Thaw case brings Jerome dramatic shift condemning White as a beast. He says Thaw killed Stanford White to defend his wife and notes Thaw’s calm act. Crowd includes social figures as Jerome predicts jury instruction tomorrow and fate by Friday night.

New York Jerome White Littleton Harry Thaw Thaw Reopite Cecelia —Lofftus Robert . Hilliard Chas. Dillingham Richard Harding Davis Robert Collier Jackson Gounaud Harry Stanford White Paris Rome

Salvation Army to Lead City Relief Effort for Destitute

Captain R. M. Sand of the Elkhart Salvation Army will head a newly organized relief bureau funded by merchants. Every destitute case will be investigated before aid is provided, targeting laborer families hardest hit by unemployment. The fund supports feeding and care, with citizens urged to report needs.

R. M. Sand Salvation Army Corps Yar Sand

Young Wife Seeks Divorce in Superior Court

Mrs Edna C Webb files for divorce from Franke H Webb alleging periodical drunkenness and cruelty with non support. She has custody of their 20 month old child and provides for a 13 year old stepson. requests $1000 alimony and $5 weekly for each child.

Thaw Trial Narratives Describe Carl Barney and Jerome

A fragmentary survey notes Thaw era trials featuring Carl Barney and Jerome. It describes Barney with a square-shouldered, fighter-like appearance and notes Thaw resembling an Indian in the portrayal.

Carl Barney Jerome and Ike

Gov Penny Dacker Named as Possible Graft Witness

Harrisburg Jan 380 Governor Penny Dacker considered to testify for the commonwealth in the trial of Sanderson Snyder Spumaker and Matheus on conspiracy to defraud the state. His volunteering to be available as a state witness may keep him from being called.

Harrisburg Penny Dacker Commonwealth

Father and Son Sentenced After Street Stabbing Case

In South Bend Andrew Senik aged 18 was arraigned on assault and battery after a knife fight with his father. Witnesses said the father, intoxicated, refused food and threatened violence. Judge Feldman fined both at one dollar and costs and jailed them 10 days.

South Bend Jan Andrew Senik Senik George G. Feldman Anil

Illness Claims Mrs Pifer at Sheridan Home

Mrs. Pifer aged seventy four died after a few hours of stomach trouble at her daughter’s home 612 Mulberry Street. Survived by seven children and a long-memoried line including Lida Miller now ninety four in Mount Carmel. Funeral to Sheridan Illinois for burial.

David John E Willis L. Pifer Smith Jessie M. Spargh Sheridan Susan M. Humphrey Longmont Hall

Work Season Closes Amid Cold Weather Delays

The season for construction work is closed as cold weather halts progress on projects including the Indiana Avenue sewer. Northern Construction continues experiments with steel sheeting to protect sewer excavations while major town jobs pause.

Indiana Avenue Northern Construction Company

Plans for New Homes in South Allendale

C I Monger expects to build several residences in South Allendale this year. He has not set a final number but aims to add a sizable cluster of homes. Significant development is anticipated in the southern part of the city with fifteen or more houses to be built in the Hudson Sterling addition.

C. I. Monger Statth Allendale Hudson-Sterling

Doctor Carl Cotton Charged With Profanity Toward Doctor

Indictment filed against a young man named Cotton for using profane language toward Dr. Frank Randolph. Justice Oberholtzer received the complaint and set a trial for tomorrow afternoon.

Carl Hart Frank Randolph Oberholtzer Cotton Tomor

Indiana and Michigan Electric Company Granted Niles Franchise

The Indiana and Michigan Electric Company of South Bend received a Niles Michigan city council franchise to furnish electric power to factories and other establishments. The council had previously refused but granted the franchise after renewed request.

Indiana and Michigan Electric ‘Co Bend Council of Niles Mich Ask Ito Ies

Encampment tale in a distant region explained

A fragmented early report describes a camp context with unclear names and dates. The readable bits suggest a structured gathering, possible leadership, and a focus on local conditions. Further detail remains obscured to clarify who organized it and when.

South Bend Gossips on a New Daily Newspaper

The South Bend Tribune reports a plan by the Fogarty McInerny group to launch a daily paper controlled by local politicians. They reportedly bought part of the Sunday News and aim to raise about 40000 dollars with a Chicago or New York editor to start in March. Masseit of the Sunday News denies the claim.

Democrats South Bend South Bend Tribune Fogarty-Chifford-McInerny Fogarty Sunday News Chicago Yierk William A. McInerny Board of Public’ Works P. J. Clifford C.N. “Masseitt Primcipal the Sunday News

Adam First Hobo Declares Reitman Leader of Tramps

Chicago audience heard Dr. Benjamin L. Reitman called the king of tramps for leading a tramp parade. The bum lecturer, speaking at Handels Hall under Henry George association, claimed Adam the wanderer left the Garden of Eden and wandered without railroads, stating Adam was a tramp.

Adam Benjamin L. Reitman Elf Chicago Handels Hall Henry” “George” Association Hit Patc Tler Garden of Eden

Analysis of Milk Adulteration Probes Ahead in Elkhart

Reports reveal secret inquiries into dairy fraud with samples sent to the state chemist for analysis. Physicians link impure milk to recent stomach ailments while authorities warn adulteration remains widespread and dangerous.

Department of the Health Bureau Elkhart Health Department

Republican Convention To Nominate Judge In Elkhart District

The Republican convention to nominate a judge for the Elkhart and St Joseph district superior court will meet at Hoffmans hall in this city Monday at 2 PM. South Bend lawyers worry the outcome favors Dikhart county with a delegate shortfall, while some call the gathering a snap convention to aid Judge VanFreet. Democratic interest grows as Taft Slack of Franklin announces for governor. A Clin ton township race for township trustee also heats up with several candidates named.

Elkhart and St. Joseph Hoffman’s Hall South Bend Dikhart County St. Joe County Roose Ini VanFreet Bernd Anthony Deahl Goshen Slack

Carriers to Get Pay for Overtime Under Senate Bill

The senate approved a bill to pay carriers for overtime work. Indiana towns affected include Elkhart South Bend Goshen Terre Haute Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis Kokomo Lafayette Logansport and New Albany. Some Elkhart carriers have claims over ten years old and are expected to be paid.

Senate Indiana Elshart South’ Bend Goshen Terre Halle Evansville Fort Wayne Indianapolis Kokomo Lafayette Logansport

Aldrich Finance Bill Reported by Senate Committee

Washington January 30 The Aldrich finance bill was reported by the Senate Finance Committee and referred to the Senate for consideration. The report notes the bill's passage and outlines key provisions under debate in the budget and financial policy arena.

Aldrich Senate Ashington Aldrich Financial Ithe Ito Senate Boday

Cant Herbert reference in Indianapolis piece hints at close calls

A fragmented note from an Indianapolis source suggests Cant Herbert will approach the del Sor Sed s menene threshold. The unreadable text implies a near miss or close encounter with a significant event, though specifics remain obscured.

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