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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1909

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Trooper Assaulted During Clash With Strikers at Preston

Pittsburg Pa July 15 The state constabulary clashed with Pressed Steel Car strikers at Preston when a mounted trooper was assaulted for riding against a striker. Troopers rescued him and several people were injured. Sheriff Gumbert closed saloons at Allegree Rocks Schoenville and Preston. Four thousand foreigners attend a meeting at McKee's Rocks in progress. Trouble expected after adjournment.

Pittsburg State Constabulary Pressed Steel Car Company Preston Gumbert Allegree’s Rocks Schoenville McNee’s Rocks

New Union Enrolls 2 500 000 Railway Employees

Chicago July 15 a merger of twenty five unions forming a new railway union enrolls 2 500 000 workers across 10 000 miles of railway. The new body affiliates with the American Federation of Labor but will operate as a separate governing body under the Railway Enclaves Department.

Chicago Mercy Wigs Railways Cumnloyen Railway En-Claves Department American Federation of Lebar American ‘Federation Gype

Tinplate Workers Strike At Midnight Reported In Castile

Report from Castile Pennsylvania notes 2 296 more tinplate workers plan midnight strike as wage scale for the Tin Plate Workers Association expires amid tension with the Amalgamated Association and open shop pressure from the company.

Castile Penn Tin Plate Workers Association Comnary

Removal of old cups for new school drinking fountains

The superintendent and the school board approved replacing old tin cups with sanitary drinking fountains in all Wikhart school buildings this summer. A committee including Superintendent, H. Drake, Rev. Agerson and Herman Bormeman inspected buildings Tuesday to decide locations. Weather-stripping on the Central building’s west windows by D. Ford of Fort Wayne has been completed to the board’s satisfaction.

Wikhart Mewes H. Drake Rev Agerson Herman Bormeman D. ©. Ford Fort. ‘Wayne

Detective Slain Is Coroner's Belief

LaPorte July 15 Evidence introduced yesterday by Coroner Osborn in the inquest of Charles F Silver, a Lake Shore detective, practically established the murder theory and that he was thrown from a train by four burglars who joined the train at Inglewood and whom he had thrice ejected from the train.

LaPorte Osborn Charles Silversidess Lake, Shore Bodges Inglewood

Temple Plans for Masonic Lodge at Second Street Site

The Masonic order moved to push a temple on Second Street between Jackson and Lexington. Architect Erik Turnock submitted Grecian plans for a three story gray brick building with Bedford limestone trim, a 250 seat banquet hall, fireproof kitchens, and a 16 foot wide fireplace. Bond sales of 20000 dollars in 40 dollar shares will fund the project, with a lot already purchased and prior meetinghouse history noted.

Second Street Jacobson Street Lexington Avenue Erik Turnock Geo Dbur Turnpehk Order

Two groups advance in early acquisition funding talks

Two organizations begin early discussions on acquiring funds for pages. Officials from both groups met to outline goals and potential timelines. No formal agreement was reached, but talks progress to next sessions.

Cad of Claude Hunt found at Klinger Lake ends murder theory

The body of Claude Hunt was recovered near the spot where Miss Minnie Davy’s was found after a Monday night boating trip. Authorities now believe the deaths were accidental or self inflicted rather than murder, with Davy despondent over illness and Hunt alleged to have tried to rescue her.

Claude Hunt Mlinger Lake Minnie Davy Chicago Dave Hunt Trunt Fourly

Masher Drubbed by irate husband after harassment

A man named George Eastlow was accosting a woman and followed her. Her husband intervened, beating Eastlow at the corner of South Ann and Pyratt streets. Eastlow was jailed on intoxication charges, fined $11 with costs, and turned over to police. Several others were said to be seeking Basilow for similar offenses.

Secret ‘Service Taft Beverly Mass Otter J.D. George Mroe Roosevelt Arsay Iin Ann and Pyratt George Eastlow Roth Hughes Court of Manly Arts Basilow

Mincent's Catholic School to Get Two Story Modern Building

Plans for St Vincent's School call for a new two story brick building trimmed with Bedford limestone. The lower floor will house six recitation rooms while the upper floor will be a hall with stage and amenities for plays and entertainments. The project aims to relieve crowding and accommodate growing enrollment, with four grade teachers and a special music instructor. A seven room brick addition to the sisters' home is also planned under Rev Besa Jansen's supervision.

Mincent’s Catholic Sean Main Rade Spucini Masic Ationg Besa Jansen Isikhart

Beveridge Awards Political Plums for Census Supervisor

Senator Beveridge announced recommendations for census supervision in Indiana's Thirteenth district. He named Sam Thomas, Republican chairman of Joseph county, and praised allies from Beveridge Miller circles while criticizing judges of past caucuses linked to Moorman's delegation loss.

Beveridge- Miller AL J Beveridge Sam Thomas Joseph Wiho John JL. Moorman Str. Joseph County Congress

Brockhofen Release After Detention Noted

Fragmented report notes Brockhofen was caught and released. Whiteman appears connected with Waikhart and mentions of ge ee genet entities.

Brockhofen Whiteman Waikhart Ge Ee Genets

Women organize civic club to push hospital in Elkhart

About sixty Elkhart women formed the Women’s Civic Club aiming to improve city sanitation and beautification and to assist the Elkhart Geneva Hospital association in establishing a first class hospital. Miss Idina Grimes was named president pro tem and plans include lectures on sanitary service and disease prevention.

Ekhart Geneva Hospital Association Elkhart Tfc Idina Grimes Stanton Teporary Miler Perfectad Fidna Grimes Stanitt Wl. Stanton Blindman Abs Mlecta Cleveland TLS Pete Stauftt Tey Clark Hospital f@lkhart Goshen Mishawaka South Bend St! Joseph Industial Pearing

Record of Discrepancies in Kosciusko County Finances

A six year audit by Joseph Higgs and Lafayette clerks reveals discrepancies totaling over 1700 dollars across Kosciusko county offices including both Democratic and Republican officials. Commissioners, citing no action, accepted the report from Indianapolis investigators as officials in Warsaw, Indiana, around July 15.

Warsaw Ind Kosciusko County Indianapolis Cand Lafayette Joseph Higgs Edward Was M. Tals Wilcox Hat Sharps John C. Beague A. _E. Harley Republi Si VL S Babcock

Shah Abdicates Under Guard of Russ Troops

Teheran July 15. Russian forces shell rebel positions as Shah Abdicates under guard. General advance signals surrender terms while fighting continues at times through the night. Russian orders direct safe removal of the Shah across the frontier, indicating collapse of his position.

Shah Likhoir Sultanabad Siakholt Russian Foreign Office Snarsiy Kasvin Persia

Roosevelt camp plans near Naivasha amid healthy condition

July reports from Naivasha describe Col. Roosevelt leading a party camping on the plains near Saiosai. The colonel is in fine health and enjoying the hunt as the party remains in camp for several days with plentiful game continuing.

Unclear OCR fragment on grain trade and figures

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hants oven Wester Fang and Patter with selling heavy, claims 4,060,000 bushels and a possible return of Fe. Details are incomplete and uncertain.

Hants Wester Fang

Association Names 2 as GB EMR Se PABA Bate

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions GB EMR Se and PABA Bate in connection with an unnamed association. Details are unclear, but the text implies a listing or update involving groups or partners referenced by initials. Further readable context is needed for precise summary.

al Association Ha Paba

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McKee NEW Union Detective Coroner’s. Belief Masonic Building Assi Archi Bond Toarly The Masonic Building Association Acquisi Ng Fonspages Oy President Taft HUNTS Klinger Lake Miss Davy Masher St.vincent’s School Ork Theodore Miller Ally Gets Atc Columbus Geniecide Industria “Association Women of Teheran Liakhoif Col. Roosevelt
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