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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
5
A physician warns that lockjaw risk from fireworks is high and emphasizes prompt anti-toxin after wounds. He notes dirt and powder from toy pistols cause infection, vaccines prevent more than cure, and early treatment saves lives.
William Jennings Bryan at London dinner urges Anglo American duty in the Orient. Roosevelt addresses Patriotism in rain at Oyster Bay. Cochran assails Jerome and Republicans at New York Tammany event. Thaw buys treats for inmates at the Tombs. Root sails to improve US South American ties. Pittsburg officials probe Hartje case for perjury conspiracy. Cecilie of Germany presents heir to Frederick Wilhelm. Massacre of Jews at Bialystok linked to troop plot. Krupp daughter engaged to Baron von Wilmowski. Twenty five thousand fans attend Hawthorne track races in Chicago. Piano makers discuss a factory plan at Chicago convention.
An aré store advertises a complete clearance sale starting July 7. The notice lists A. R. Kesler as the contact person for the event.
A notice states 50 cents in cash buys 1 dollar worth of pictures at 809 South Main Street. Sale to commence July. A. R. Kesler.
In a tightly contested baseball matchup Giants outslugged the Dodgers 9 to 8. Key moments included M O'Dell and Gemberling producing RBI hits and Funkhouser stealing two bases while Harper scored on a bluff throw home.
The scorecard details a back and forth baseball game with Dodge and Giants players including Goff Funkhouser Harper Gemberling O'Dell and May. Key events include stolen bases singles errors walks and multiple outs across the first to sixth innings, with runs scored on wild throws and timely hits as both sides fight for the win.
Disjointed remarks discuss a player’s support and some plays seen in the first game. The speaker questions the outcome and implies confidence in victory seems unlikely.
Races at the Elkhart Driving Park drew 2,775 paid admissions as James Walker of Coldwater, Michigan steered the action. The program included Special Trot, Pace events, and several heats with times around 1:12 to 2:08, while a minor mishap involved Driver Van Houten being thrown from his sulky.
About 8000 people attended a day at McNaughton Park with similar numbers in the evening to hear Lake Shore and Ladies Bon Ton bands. Families brought lunches and enjoyed races with participants led by Fat Men's Race winner Quy Clark and a children and youth program featuring belts Hart and Chas Toddell among others.
Deputies raided West Baden clubrooms at Ed Ballard’s West Baden clubhouse and the casino at French Lick, arresting manager T. G. Deery and several staff. Officers seized gambling paraphernalia and transported it to Paoli. Attys Gen Miller and C. Hadley coordinated the operation with Robert Machan aiding.
The Lake Shore and other railroads set aside 300 600 annually to pension old employees after a fixed age with half wages for life. Captain Grammer ordered vacations postponed to keep witnesses available, amid flexing with Ohio 2 cent rate law. The Lake Shore equity shift spurred by the rate law failed, prompting a return to prior practices to regain business and goodwill.
Chief Billman Joseph Gates and family visited Chicago while Forrest Stock foreman at Lake Shore storehouse spent the Fourth in Grand Rapids. Big Four trains were annulled for the holiday and the largest attendant buildings closed. Harry Swartz rejoined Lake Shore and moved to the roundhouse office force.
Local office reports sold 40 tickets to Winona and similar numbers to Niles and Benton Harbor for the Fourth of July excursion. The Indiana Michigan interurban line carried crowded crowds both ways, making it the busiest Fourth in years.
A small number of tickets were sold yesterday at a Lake Shore depot as travel demand dipped. The sharp drop is blamed on the company failing to offer its usual cheap rates, with three days and the round trip fare double charged during the holiday period.
Eight dollar round trip to Minneapolis and St Paul with return from Chicago via Chicago and Western Railway for the G A R National Encampment August 13 to 18. Tickets on sale August 11 to 14. Return limit August 31 with extension. Information from F R Mosier T P A 118 Adams Street Chicago.
The annual Indiana group will depart Indianapolis August 2 in private Pullman sleeping cars for a first class tour to Yellowstone National Park. Meals are in dining cars and hotels are arranged en route. An added park day offers more sightseeing with all expenses included in the ticket guided by a Yellowstone Park official. An itinerary can be obtained from A W Noyes in Chicago.
The fragment notes a stalled art sale with no price figures and a lack of time to manage the event. The readable text hints at disorganization or delays impacting the sale process and pricing.
Advertises greatly reduced excursion tickets aboard the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern lines every Sunday. Encourages readers to explore nearby cities or country retreats, inviting inquiries about rates and train service. Includes scattered, unclear numeric codes.
Offer of $25.00 to Denver and return from Chicago via the Great Western Railway for the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge BPOE. Tickets on sale July 10 to 15 with final return by August 20. Inquiries to F R Mosier T P A 113 Adams Street Chicago Ill. A&M 7 14.
A Salisbury Missouri man who sells poisoned wheat for rodents was bitten on the ear by a mouse in a recent incident. He had advertised the product and now asks for guidance on the event and its risks.
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