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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1907

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Magill Exhumation In Clinton Shocks Boiesville Trial Prep

In Clinton Illinois the exhumation of Mrs Pet Magill occurred at dawn with two grave diggers and a nurse overseeing the procedure The body was removed and organs sent to Chicago for chemical analysis The act drew police attention as two reporters were forced to flee The case against Fred Magill is asked to go to trial with possible suicide or mental collapse looming.

Clinton, Trs Pet” Magill Chicago Fred

Haywood Murder Trial Moves Toward Jury Deliberation

In Boise in July 18, the Wil liam D. Haywood case, Western Federation of Miners secretary, proceeds as the defense rests. Judge Woods to instruct jurors on excluding Colorado incidents, with opening state arguments led by Senator Borah set for tomorrow.

Boise William’ D. Haywood Western Federation of Miners Steunenberg Woods Colorado Borah

Honest Defaulter in LaPorte Setstle Shortage

LaPorte Indiana July 18 The defalcation of George Lightcap former treasurer of Slarke county was settled today with the balance of the shortage totaling over sixty thousand dollars Lightcap had been earning manual labor since the crime and plans to repay his bondsmen with interest.

LaPorte Ind George ‘Lighteap Slarke County Boudle Wenlth Lighteap

Autos Collide on Ocean Parkway. 1 Dead

Two cars rushing from Coney Island collide on Ocean Parkway killing Thomas Donovan and injuring both drivers.

New York Coney Island Ocean Parkway Thomas Donovan

Ralston Willing to Accept If Nominated for Governor

Samuel M. Ralston in Lebanon Indiana denies a Star report that he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He says he will not campaign actively but will accept if his friends tender the nomination.

Lebanon Ind Sanuel M. Ralston Indianapolis Star Ralston

Convict's Child Awaits Papa's Home

Lucille January four-year-old daughter of William January known as Charles Anderson expects her father to be released from federal prison tomorrow morning. The family home in Kansas City is prepared for his return as the pardon nears.

Kansas City Lucille William January Charles Anderson

New York Commissioners Meeting Report

A fragment notes New York commissioners discussing costs and budget items. It mentions city governance and financial decisions affecting public services. The text is incomplete but implies scrutiny of expenditure and local policy considerations.

Names and confusion in Lake Shore shoplifting case

Police and railroad detectives arrest six men after a raid on the Italian quarter seeking suspects named John Pockerell and Joseph Montague. Key witnesses identify property while several defendants, including Tony Patanella and Antonio Patanella, face trial for petit larceny with varied outcomes.

Antonio Patanella John Pockerell Dareto Maniiagni Joseph Montague Lake Shore Pearl Harrison Streets Hughes Spalking Careta Manilagni Jemons William B. Hile R. B. Proctor B. B. Zigler Young Wfe Tony Pernella Tony Blanco Antonio Patenella Joseph Cowseil Mike Capotet Tony Patanella

Burns' While Family Sees Show House Burns Down

George Livengood and his family returned from a theater outing to find their Allendale home owned by Peter Yoder burned. Investigators suspect a faulty electric wire started the blaze. Neighbors struggled to reach the fire department by phone but firefighters arrived quickly. Furniture loss about 600 dollars and building loss about 300 dollars, both insured.

George Livengood Cat Allendale Peter Yoder

Opposition to Negro Speaker at Chautauqua

Editor Murray of the Napanee News maintains opposition to allowing a colored man to reply to Senator Tillman at the Eikhart Chautauqua. He argues fair time for both sides is needed and titled debates should be advertised and dignified.

Whivray sNappanee News Tilman Tillman

Bug Flies Into Farmer’s Wife Ear

Mrs. Christian Holdeman living on a south of city farm suffered a sudden insect entry into her right ear while standing with back turned. The fly fluttered inside causing intense pain and a serious condition requiring medical attention for several hours.

Christian Holdeman Bus Sg Holleman

Pitiful Scene At The Depot Over Breakup Plea

A disjointed dispatch describes a sorrowful depot scene where a husband pleads with a woman not to leave him and their baby. The infant’s fate is unclear as the couple quarreled and the sister takes the woman to their parents’ home. Tears mark the moment at Lake Shore de.

Lake Shore

Goshen Ligonier Scandal Surfaces With Lake Meeting Reunion

A high profile Goshen and Ligonier rift involving three prominent families became public after a late night launch party at Wawasee Lake. Mrs Zimmerman and her husband met at the Goshen area resort with her sister and Frank Miller plus others, prompting a divorce suit being prepared by Mr Zimmerman.

Goshen Frank Miller Frank Merrill Frank Prough Zimmerman Pranik Auid Franc Meriil

Temperance Advocate Physician Notes Yearly Support

An Pickhart county physician and temperance advocate reports that in one year he contributed $180 to temperance work and related tent activities, highlighting experience over pleasure in his public service.

Pickhart County

District Conference Held Over King and Dickerson Matter

President King and Superintendent Dickerson preside over a conference addressing a pending district matter. Officials discuss actions and potential resolutions amid ongoing inquiries and administrative review.

Conference Ends As Com i349: Worse Conditions Rise

Officials report worsened conditions on the New York Central system after a conference between the union committees and railroad officials ended at 3 15 this afternoon following more than an hour of talks. The Boilermakers official statement summarized the stalemate and unresolved labor issues.

Fragmentary Interview Reveals Family Strain in Elkhart Case

In a murky interview the husband and wife debated custody of a three year old boy while a brother stood by. The husband claimed financial neglect from the Ww Co T U amid liquor demonstrators and temperance pressure. He invoked a biblical reference about a tribe of Benjamin as he described the family tensions in Elkhart.

Elkhart Chicago Ww. Co. T.U Elkhart County Benjamin Israel

Boilermakers Strike Talks Pressed For Settlement

Officials from the committee and railroad faced delays and refused to approve actions. A further conference is scheduled tomorrow morning after no agreement was reached. The Lake Shore railroad boilermakers' strike was expected to be settled this afternoon or tomorrow morning.

Thomas, King Saree

City Deliberates Deed Validity and Street Improvements

City council reviews whether a street improvement deed grants indisputable title to real estate taken in 1899 for a sidewalk assessment on Elkhart avenue. Proposal to transfer the tract to Elkhart Paper Mill Co. is studied by the improvement committee due to unclear title. Council also considers a railroad crossing alarm at Edwardsburg, an ordinance on Main street awning heights, sewer connection deadlines, and notes a brief session with a possible special meeting later this week.

Elkhart Avenue Elkhart Hydraulic Company Elkhart Papers Mill Company Improvement Committee Globe Dadwardsburg Avenue Big Four Railroad Edwardsburg Board of Works Greene

Elderly bicyclist narrowly escapes streetcar at Hickory and South Main

An aged man nearly steps onto a streetcar at the corner of Hickory and South Main. He sees the car moments before it reaches him, jumps from his bicycle, and rolls onto the track as the vehicle passes. He escapes with no identification and rides away.

Hickory South Main Moiomian

Train kills dentist and injures companion at grade crossing

Jamey Brookings a dentist and Elmer Bast were riding in an automobile struck by a traction car at a grade crossing near Lafontaine Wabash county this morning. Mrs Brookings sent for the doctor as the train prepared to leave for Silver Lake.

Gerson Jamey Brookings Elmer Bast Lafontaine Wabash County

Missionaries Advised To Postpone Japan Visit

St Paul Minnesota July 18 Japan's Imperial Marine Society an missionary Organization advised two local missionaries to postpone their trip to Japan due to strained relations between the two nations.

Japan Impérial Marine Society Missionary

Anna Gould Forces New Marriage To Prince Sagan

News agency reports Anna Gould recently divorced from Boni de Castellane will marry Prince Jules de Sagan in Paris on July 15. The announcement confirms a high society match following the divorce.

Paris Mme Anna Gould Boni de? Castellaine Prince Jelie de Sa‘gan

Ministers Press Complaint Against Harman at Goshen Hearings

An Elkhart minister files a complaint with Gov. J Frank Hanly accusing James L Harman, a Metropolitan Police commissioner, of biased testimony during the July 1 saloon license hearings in Goshen. The minister says Harman’s remarks showed hostility to the crusade and threatens an official pursuit. The Civic League backs the effort with rumored sensational evidence to be released at the proper time.

Harman Ecommissioners Court Goshen Harman Avas Commissiners’ Court Athat Metropolitan Police Michigan Ida Hanly Civic ‘League Elkhart

Band Concert Tonight with Shore March and Bells

The program includes Shore March and a bells piece with overture and serenade. A lovers duet and a finale titled Fates Match conclude the concert tonight.

Trinity ‘Bells

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