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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
1
A federal grand jury indicted the American Sugar Refining company and a dozen employees for restraint of trade. The charge states the trust lent $2,000,000 to the Pennsylvania Sugar Refining company and later foreclosed to throttle a major competitor. Indicted defendants must appear for trial next Tuesday.
New York July 1 A police force of 500 men to patrol river and harbor shipping points is the latest measure by the Collector of Port Loe to stamp out smuggling rings that have systematically defrauded the government.
Lincoln Nebraska today sees all state banks under a new guaranty of deposit law passed by the last legislature. Opposition comes from National banks barred by federal law and several state banks seeking court restraining orders. The law creates a limited fund funded by four semiannual assessments totaling about one percent annually, with further six month levies and potential additional assessments to cover losses.
Early reports indicate the St. Joe Ice Company on Crawford Street will begin ice production this weekend. Only one minor leak found so far, with pipes in good condition to govern supply. plant capacity expected to ensure ample local use.
In Michigan City Indiana officials and the Hatina Line pursue an 80000 settlement following the June wreck that killed twelve and injured forty. Widows receive 5000 to over 6000 each as part of claims settled by the electric company totaling 17819. Company president Gost says settlements hinge on law and fairness while promising not to force receivership. Speed limits are ordered to 15 mph on curves after the crash.
Trustee Skinner files a $3,800 claim against Coldwater firm Max Rosenthal & Co in a bankruptcy matter involving goods from A I Underwood department store. Detroit proceedings before Referee Davitt continued for additional proof with attorney James S Dodge Jr present.
Disjointed records show Talbot County facing over $2,000 in disbursements amid disbarment proceedings involving Forner. Prosecutor Joseph Ee appears in the fragmented note, with unclear figures totaling about $2,145.04 and referenced final accounts from the commissioners.
Benjamin I Collins slashed his throat in the jail cell while awaiting trial. He later cut his wrists and was moved from Clark hospital to the police station where officers found him weakened after a second suicide attempt. A physician treated him as other prisoners reported the knife had been taken from him.
Health Officer Foltz accuses a First Ward man of violating sewer ordinance. A warrant is procured as the Health Department warns of more actions to come. The report marks an early case among alleged offenses in the jurisdiction.
Non union workers employed with help in auto plant hold positions as city health department threatens to enforce sewer connections. Councilman Charles 1 3 wasfield and health officer John Hy Foltz note prosecutions, many postponed with little outcome. Masons from Indianapolis sought union labor at Elkehart Motor Car factory project, contacting A E Helpin who explains union work is not feasible now, then visiting South Side school site.
A chaotic scene at a department store sale erupted as shoppers jostled near the Wonder Sale beginning at 80 cents for jardinières and pedestals. Women pressed forward as representatives and servant girls clashed, some grabbing items then reconsidering before moving on.
Troops from the Fiftieth Infantry and the Third Battalion aboard special train No. 43 at 10 3 expecting to catch up to another unit in Chicago. Private soldiers travel after visit with comrades and new friends, with plans to reach the Philippines.
New York police probe a possible connection between the Sigel murder and a separate killing of Yung, a Chinese laundryman found strangled on Ditation street. Investigators report similar strangulation marks and stains on clothing, as they piece together the two cases.
In Gotham City a mayor faces questions over police department leadership after reports indicate upheaval within the police command structure. Officials declined further comment as investigations continue.
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A fragmented OCR item appears to discuss a new breast health copy. The readable text mentions updated messaging and unclear origin. No dates or names are legible to confirm authorship or publication context.
The postal SEC of figures shows June disbursements totaling 1380.60 distributed to four stations: Station 1 received 927.78, Station 2 278.55, Station 3 141.52, and Station 4 32.75.
A brief summary notes health resort Eikhart among the eighteen notable destinations in the latest vital statistics, citing favorable trends in health indicators and community well being.
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