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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1903

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Guardianship Suit Alleges Daub Hidden Rent Funds

Dodge & Dodge filed in the circuit court for John E. Kiefer guardian of Henry Raifsnyder charging Sam Daub, brother of Mrs. Raifsnyder, with collecting rent and selling estate property and not turning over 7,888 dollars. The Raifsnyder estate, valued at about 6,000, has a long dispute stemming from Ferdinand Raifsnyder's death and complex will provisions.

Dodge & Dodge John E. Kiefer Henry Raifsnyder Sam Daub Daub Ferdinand Raifsnyder Elkhart South Bend Henry R. Raifsnyder Ferdinand Sarah Raifsnyder Auveust Henry Hannah Miller Harrisburg C. C. Baumgartner Samuel Daub Raifsnyder Kiefer

Reward Notice For Jailbreak Suspects In Kalamazoo

Sheriff Manning announced a $100 reward for the arrest of George Hubbard and Mabel Mead who escaped from Kalamazoo jail on July 1 and then stole a horse and buggy on July 2.

Manning George Hubbard Mabel Mead Gho Kalamazoo Mich

Miss Clara Hani Taken To Longcliff Hospital

Miss Clara Hani daughter of Dr. J Wm Hani of Middlebury was taken to Longcliff Hospital yesterday morning by Deputy Sheriff Robert Catten.

Clara Hani Jwm. Hani Middlebury Longcliff Hospital Robert Catten

Elkhart Company Wins County Bridge Contracts

County commissioners awarded two iron bridge contracts yesterday. Concord Harrison township line and Menton Jackson township line will be built by Elkhart Construction Co. for 1295 dollars, defeating bids from Indiana Bridge Co. 1575 Rochester Bridge Co. 1510 and Elkhart Bridge Co. 1318.

Concord-Harrison Township Menton-Jackson Township Elkhart Construction Co Indiana Bridge Co Rochester Bridge C Elkhart Bridge Co

Bean Causes Death of Two-Year-Old Howard Meyers

A bean swallowed on the Fourth of July proved fatal for Howard Meyers, 2 years 11 months, at 9 this morning. He died at his grandmother Mrs. Fred Meyers home, 707 Harrison, Chicago, after the bean lodged in his right bronchial tube and entered the windpipe.

Little Howard Meyers J.C. Meyers Chicago Fred Meyers Harrison Street Hoke

Ridiculous Report Stirs Elkhart Review Nomination Debate

James I. Drake cites an Elkhart Review report claiming a Republican nomination for prosecuting judge amid skepticism. Drake labels the publication ridiculous and questions its basis while noting the thirty fourth candidacy issues.

James I. Drake Elkhart Review

Chicago Telephone Supply wins two city systems contracts

Chicago Telephone Supply Co. secured contracts to install two private telephone systems in the city. The National Manufacturing plant will be wired for a 15-phone generator line, and Miles Laboratory will receive a central energy inter-communicating system with phones in key departments. Al G. Sohn supervises the work.

Chicago Télephone Supply Company Miles Laboratory al. G. Sohn

Pope's Condition Deteriorates as Illness Progresses

Rome reports the pope had a quiet night with improving pulmonary status but increasing general weakness. Irregular pulse and slower respiration are noted and doctors warn that the development of blood poisoning signals the end is inevitable. The pope voiced resignation this morning saying he wishes it were all over and that he knows from his vision what awaits him.

Rome

Pope’s Condition Deteriorates as Blood Poisoning Appears

Rome reports symptoms of blood poisoning in the pope with doctors warning the pontiff may not survive. Despite partial improvement, the pope’s energy is depleted and cyanosis spreads to his fingers. Pleural fluid remains undeveloped and his Holiness suffers increased depression after a morning visit by Dr Mazzoni.

Rome Vatican

Pope predicts death in conversation during Rome visit

In Rome on July 8 the pope told an attending official he would die tomorrow and apologized for missing tomorrow's service. He suffered a further fainting spell this afternoon as authorities watched his condition closely.

Rome

Pope Shows Mixed Recovery After Operation

At noon the pope was carried to his reclining chair where he spoke with doctors and attendants. Morning improvement faded as the heart action grew feeble though he continues to take nourishment. A telegram was sent to Naples to summon a well known specialist for a Vatican consultation tomorrow.

Rome Naples Vatican

Funeral for August Jordan as riot toll rises in Evansville

Evansville Indiana reports a large state troops presence and a quiet city after a riot. The funeral for August Jordan, an innocent bystander killed Monday night, is held this morning with other riot victims to be buried tomorrow. Many Black residents continue working on the streets while authorities cite police shortages as a cause of the trouble. Normal conditions are expected to return soon.

Evansville Ind Jordan

Composer Perosi Visits Vatican Amid Pope's Illness

Rome reports composer Perosi, director of music at the Sistine Chapel, visiting the Vatican and then leaving for the country. The favorable sign may indicate the pope's illness is improving and could affect posthumous ceremonies.

Rome Perosi Vatican Sistine Chapel

Identified dead in Jeanette flood at 21

Pittsburg July 8 the toll from the Jeanette flood remains at 21 with names added to the missing list. Several previously reported missing have returned home while search parties have not reached large areas of debris so far.

Pittsburg

Fire damages Stu Debaker Bros carriage depository

Fire in San Francisco early today partially destroyed the Stu Debaker Bros carriage depository. The loss is estimated at about $200,000 with some stock and wagons damaged or destroyed. No injuries reported.

San Francisco Studebaker Bros. Carriage Depository

Mrs Primley Dies in Chicago After Elkhart Years

Mrs Sarah Primley died at her daughter’s home in Chicago two years after moving from Elkhart where she lived 59 years. She suffered a fall in Citronelle Alabama last March breaking her hip and had been an invalid since. She would have been 82 next September. Funeral at 4 pm Thursday from 606 South Third Street with Rev. Simpson officiating. six children survive F M Primley H G Primley Worthington Primley L H Essig Sherman and J P Primley.

Sarah Primley Elkhart Chicago H. Essig Sherman J. P. Primley

Defense Begins in Swygart Case at Valparaiso

The trial over the estate of George W. Swygart moves forward with the defense not yet finished and two expert witnesses pending. Elkhart heirs Mrs. Ross Bowles Lilian Swygart and Bertha Willard reside in the area and are central to the dispute alleging insanity and undue influence by the sons. Attorneys from Conley Frank Brick Bates Crumacker Kelly Meyer Drummond lead the proceedings as testimony continues into next week.

Swygart Valparaiso Elkhart George W. Swygart South Bend Ross Bowles Lilian Swygart Bertha Willard

County Officials Ordered Audit Of Quarterly Reports

County commissioners direct County Attorney Charles Edward Frank and an unnamed assistant to audit quarterly officer reports before approval. The move follows requests from the officers as a precaution against future complications amid quibbling over interpretations of the quarterly law passed by the last legislature.

Charles Edward Frank Frank

Admittance Sought for Lawrence Hart to Fort Wayne School

O. S. Templeton of Elkhart filed an application to admit his son Lawrence Hart to the School for the Feeble Minded in Fort Wayne. The request was accepted.

O. S. Templeton Lawrence Hart Templeton Elkhart Fort. Wayne

Viewers Appointed on Petition for Secona Second

D Wood, W Neidig and Lean der Anderson are named viewers on a petition concerning the reruea Secon et al, with duties to assess and report on the disputed matter.

Wood D. ‘W.neidig Leander ‘Anderson Reruea Secon

Sanitary critique at Lipschitz slaughter house prompts reform talk

Dr Eisenbeiss visited Caspar Lipschitz’s slaughter house north of town to inspect nuisance concerns raised by neighbors. He warned Lipschitz to operate sanitaryly if he wishes to stay in business and headed to Indianapolis for a state board of health meeting.

Eisenbeiss Caspar ‘Lipschitz Indianapolis State Board of Health Mr. Lipschitz Hisenbeiss

Pope's Condition Regains Ground Amid Hope of Recovery

London July 9 A Rome dispatch reports a surprising rally in the pope's condition and some renewed hope of recovery. Pope's status and potential recovery prospects are cited as the key update in the dispatch.

London Rome

Pope Takes Beef Tea In Vatican Update

Rome reports the pope drank beef tea twice today and had a small dose of digitalis. Oxygen was not used during the medical update.

Pope Rome

Science Keeps Pope Alive in Rome

Rome reports a restless night for the pope as doctors consult experts and use every available science to sustain his life. Physicians Lapponi Mazzoni and Gardarelli meet to review treatment in continued effort to preserve the pope.

Rome Vatican Lapponi Mazzoni Gardarelli

Vatican News Censor Ship Under Pope's End Approaching

London reports on July 9 that Vatican authorities are believed to have set up a censorship system for news as the approaching end of the pope nears.

London Vatican

Pope Near Death as Vatican Shock Reaches Week

Rome reports confirm the pope’s condition unchanged but a trusted source says he hovers between life and death. Secretary Mer Volponi, once to be conclave secretary, fainted in the pope’s antechamber yesterday. A Patria reporter collapsed today awaiting news and died soon after.

Rome Mer. Volponi Leo Volponi Patria Vatican

Pope’s Health Bulletin Warns on Pneumonia Progress

Rome has issued a bulletin stating the pope’s pneumonia is progressing in the lungs with pleural fluid remaining. The pope sleeps well and general condition is described as improved but not informed of Volponi’s death to avoid shock to the patient.

Rome Volponi

Roosevelt to receive Jews' Russia petition next week

Washington July 9 The American Jews petition on Jewish treatment in Russia will be presented by President Roosevelt next week. Simon Wolf who handles the petition, had a conference with Secretary Hay today.

Washington Russia Roosevelt Simon Wolf Hay

Evansville Riot Aftermath Quiet as Troops Likely Withdraw

In Evansville Indiana on July 9 excitement from Monday's riot wanes as troops are set to withdraw tomorrow. Jamey Bennett the tenth riot victim has died raising the toll and intensifying concerns over security and public safety.

Evansville Ind Jamey Bennett

Bryan Impersonator William J Byrne Found Dead in Hotel

Indianapolis July 9 police rush to a hotel after a report of a man found dead in bed. The deceased is identified as William J Byrne, a double of the famous William J Bryan.

Indianapolis William J. Bryan Hig Hotel William J.byrne

Lightning Strikes Home as Family Escapes Serious Harm

A bolt of lightning struck the rear wall of Homer Virgil’s home at 306 Middlebury Street during last night’s storm. Albert Virgil, 17, asleep three feet from the window, was stunned. the blast shattered window casings and caused a chimney and wall damage while Mrs. Virgil and relatives slept nearby. The family reported a ball of fire, a cannon cracker smell, and a bulged wall but no serious injuries beyond Albert’s numbness and head buzzing.

Homer Virgil Middlebury Street Albert Virgil Virgil Frank Leader Leader W. H. Garrison Sylvia Des Moines Dill

Lightning Damage and Fires Reported After Storm

Lightning struck the fire station fuse box and burned two fuses in the battery room and one at Fire Chief Sanford home. The storm also caused the fire hell to tap three times and split two large cemetery trees in the old cemetery.

Sanford

Mrs Ella Buzzard Dies After Illness At 12 O Clock

Mrs Ella Buzzard 29 wife of Charles Buzzard died at 330 St Joe Street after a brief illness from an internal tumor. She leaves two daughters and husband, a Lake Shore fireman. She was in the Ladies Auxiliary of the B of L F. No local services. remains to be taken to Jones Michigan for the funeral Sunday morning.

Ella Buzzard Charles Buzard St. Joe Street Lake Shore Buzard Ladies Auxiliary B. of L. F Jones Michigan

Overcome by the Heat At Dr Miles Dispensary

Two employees Miss Pearl Carpenter and Mr Frank Gampher were overcome by heat yesterday and were taken home to recover.

Dr. Miles Grand Dispensary Miss Pearl Carpenter Frank Gampher

Brush Fire Near City Sparks Western Residents’ Alarm

A large brush heap at a camp in the new railroad yards caused a scare for residents in the western part of the city last evening around 8:30. Investigation showed the blaze originated from the camp site outside city limits.

Detroit meeting crowns high score in whist league final

Livy Chamberlain of this city and J W Bradley of Detroit won a gold pin for high score at the American Whist league meeting in Detroit Tuesday. Finals are scheduled tomorrow, but Chamberlain cannot attend.

Livy Chamberlain J. W. Bradley Detroit Warren Hill & Co Mr. Chamberlain

Pope Death News Delayed in Rome Cable Dispatch

Washington July 10 reports say papal legation expects word of the pope's death to be held up in Rome for hours until official notification is made by cable to world governments. Officials wait for confirmation before public announcements.

Washington Papal Romie

Strange Affliction Strands Baker Hatfield in Michigan

Word from GC M Hatfield, baker and caterer, says he is gravely ill in southern Michigan and may never return. He was poisoned years ago by gas and oil fumes and now irritants from the gasworks trigger illness, forcing him to abandon hopes of living here again. The piece notes labor scarcity at the Lake Shore storehouse and foundry, with Walter J Diehl saying 25 applicants could all be employed, as yards work draws laborers away paying between 1.75 and 2.25 dollars per day.

GC. M. Hatfield Michigan Hatfield Lake Shore Walter J. Diehl

Pope undergoes second operation amid fragile condition

Rome reports the pope endured a second operation after a tense night. The bulletin notes initial peacefulness with uneasy breathing and weak pulse, 92, a thousand grammes of bloody serum removed, then improved breathing and heart action. Surgeon Rossin says the prelate’s mind was clear, but prognosis remains hopeless.

Rome

Pope expresses readiness for death amid medical updates

In Rome on July 10 the pope told doctors to speak truthfully that he desired heavenly rest and death. He claimed to have no fear of death and asked for consolation, adding he was exhausted despite reassurances from his physicians.

Rome

Pope's condition worsens as midnight nears

London dispatch cites Dr Mazzoni stating the pope's crisis is nearing and the pleural cavity is filling quickly. He shortens the prognosis saying he does not believe the pope will live beyond midnight.

London Rome

Pope’s Second Operation Extends Life Briefly

Rome reports that a second operation may prolong the pope’s life by about 24 hours. A further puncture seems doubtful. The pope’s strength is failing and significant serum was removed, with cyanosis and deterioration of the predate’s hand and foot noted this afternoon.

Rome

Ex Minneapolis police chief Fred Ames jailed for graft

Fred Ames former Minneapolis chief of police and Thirteenth Minnesota veteran was sent to the penitentiary for six and a half years for graft while in office. He is brother of former Mayor Ames.

St. Paul Fred Ames Minneapolis Minnesota Volunteers Ames

Quiet Return As State Troops Leave Evansville

Evansville Indiana reports the last of the state troops depart this morning. The city is settling back to normal, business is resuming, and there is little fear of further trouble.

Evansville Ind

Wreck at Madison Illinois Kills Two Injured Dozens

Two killed and between twenty and thirty injured when the Union Terminal work train derailed at Madison Illinois this morning. The dead are Alma Kirkamp 18 and Fred Winter 24.

St. Louis Union Terminal Madison, Ill Alma. Kirkamp Fred Winter

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Guardian Raifsnyder Property Elkhart Company Uir Alabama Funer Dr. Eisenbeiss Lipschitz The Atlanta Suly Mrs. Buzzard Baker Hatfield of Gas and Ceil Rossin Lapponi, “Mazzoni Says
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