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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
4
William D Hazelton, manager of the Daily Truth, swears the June 1907 circulation was 3543, excluding samples and unsold copies from the day. He notes the figure excludes printed or spoiled copies.
A fragmentary notice lists sales at Finehout's gstore near Main and Hickory in Timmins and includes Knevels Bookstore and Keene's Inter tribal news stand.
Public notice invites readers to request the Truth mailing service to any U S address with postage paid by the recipient. Specify definitive mailing time and provide ordering details to the carrier or circulation department by telephone.
A compact chronology lists key events from 1450 to 1890. It notes the siege of Arras, Jack Cade’s uprising, Samuel de Champlain’s lake discovery, the Battle of Oudenarde, Pierce Butler’s Senate career, the 1782 Philadelphia evacuation, 1814 Eastport capture, Fremont’s Pike’s Peak sighting, the first national ballot in 1864, the bombardment of Alexandria, and Wyoming’s 1890 admission bill.
John Wanamaker the Philadelphia merchant was born July 11, 1838 in the Quaker City. He started in a bookstore and later moved to Indiana with his father before returning to Philadelphia to launch a small newspaper and then enter clothing business rapidly rising to prominence. He helped popularize department stores and later served as Postmaster General, while maintaining strong ties to social and religious leaders and Republican politics.
Miller, a former attorney from Indiana, addressed the State Bar Association on Tuesday criticizing the current criminal code as practically worthless and arguing the civil code is not much better. He urged reforms to streamline and strengthen state laws.
The Indianapolis News notes that decisions on practice for appellate procedure are multiplying and burdening lawyers. It argues for radical reform to reduce complexity and costs, praising Mr. Miller and Kellison for proposals on expert testimony and a uniform national approach, while warning against demagogic opposition.
The article condemns inviting a negro speaker to rebut Senator Tillman at the Chautauqua. It argues such a move harms the institution's dignity and frames the issue as a test of how Southern whites should study and discuss the Southern Negro.
Mrs Buchter seeks to end the marriage after a violent dispute that required police action. Neighbors and women corroborate the scene as Buchter created a terrible rage when his wife was taken home from the hospital, with lingering nervousness reported. A lawyer has been insulted on behalf of Mrs Buchter, who denies further trouble between them.
The Superior Court hears a guardianship matter for William V. Aline, child of Jasabi and Alwine, filed against M. Clark Gregg Tea and Coffee Co. Judgment sought for $54. Clark seeks the company’s local removal of a stake from the commissioners and a three Elkhart liquor case.
Fragmentary text references an orphan asylum fund with a claim of $20,000 from a philanthropist described as eminent. It mentions controversy over discussing alleged abuses and a Chicago Herald quote about charity. Also includes scattered lines from Milwaukee and Royal Magazine items with dialog-esque snippets.
A clipped dialogue scene shows an employer questioning a boy about inheritance from deceased parents. The boy confirms being an orphan and hints at a possible aid or guarantee from tradesmen, with a note of potential support from Balthborg Ameri Can. 2724.
A garbled excerpt mentions weather and a judge with quotes about a wife. The text references寒Cold conditions and a Cadet TT, but lacks clear events, names, or places to form a full news item.
Disjointed text fragments reference talk of intelligence and a person named Dedler. The lines are garbled, making it difficult to extract a coherent event or quotation. No clear dates places or organizations are discernible.
Forty eight American Automobile Association contestants enter Toledo for the Glidden and Hower trophies event. The long tour spans 1 070 miles from Toledo to Baltimore with stops in South Bend Chicago Indianapolis Columbus Canton and more. One Detroit team incurs a penalty while weather and road conditions challenge the field.
The city witnessed a spectacular event with thousands of onlookers along the route. Pilot cars led the procession with a few delays due to poor road conditions, but the overall vigil remained brief and orderly.
Isabellé Loomis of 8 West 78th Street, New York, a strikingly dressed woman claiming to be wife of U S Senator Benjamin Tillman, was arrested by Lt Andrew Nugent after attempting to receive high value jewelry ordered from Maiden Lane stores and sent to major hotels before vanishing with the goods.
A damaged fragment hints at conflicting desires and danger in a historical context. The text mentions weapons and peril alongside social or personal conflicts, implying a problematic situation without clear details or names.
A fragment notes pressure on Murdock interests to absorb the Indianapolis Huntington Columbia City and Northwestern line now under receiver. Negotiations run with the Wins company while a locomotive incident near Gravelton threatens derailment during a pursuit to reclaim control of the line.
A noisy incident occurred Wednesday afternoon near Nappanee as an engine on the Baltimore and Ohio line derailed or moved oddly. The scene drew attention from bystanders and officials. No injuries were reported, and details were limited in the fragment.
The Davis Tigers express eagerness for an upcoming game and challenge potential opponents. Manager states the team is ready to play at any time and welcomes competition from rivals.
Fragmentary notes from Locusti describe a swarm of Algerian locusts and related concerns. The fragment hints at an international response or aid discussions but lacks clear details or dates.
The readable fragments describe a brief local item with unclear names and dates. The text hints at a small event or notice without solid details, offering only scattered proper nouns and vague actions.
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