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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
8
In Elkhart and LaGrange counties a fierce fight for the judge nomination rages as James S. Drake and Judge Dodge clash over caucus control. Drake backers deploy car caravans to haul voters while Dodge vows to contest the convention. The stakes center on the HiKhart LaGrange circuit court nomination and the fate of the Miller machine.
Judge James S. Dodge denounces a circulating claim that he opposed the Elkhart superior court. He states he never went to Indianapolis, cites a governor influenced letter, and asserts he opposed the bill as unconstitutional. He accuses party rivals of pushing a Drake led slate to bar his nomination. Dodge warns against unfair treatment and defends his conduct.
In Goshen a local incident shows political influence at work as Judge John E. Baker halted his winter coal order after learning the Brooks coal firm backs Mrr. Vail's bid. Drake men predict 74 to 80 percent of Mlkhart county will back Goshen on first ballot. Concord Township delegates and alternates from multiple precincts are listed, detailing the selected leaders and backups.
Indianapolis July 18 a summary of Indiana Republican congressional conventions shows regulars ahead of insurgents after adopting a radical tariff plank. District lineups include Posey Evansville regular in the first, Bland Linton insurgent in the second, Barnard regular in the sixth, Cox unknown in the seventh, Neal insurgent in the ninth, Crumpacker regular in the tenth, Thompson regular in the eleventh, Heaton insurgent in the twelfth, Moorman insurgent in the thirteenth. Five regulars and four insurgents nominated so far, with harmony lacking and several districts deemed hopelessly Democratic. Payne Aldrich platform favored in the eighth.
Miss Minnie Foster Miss Myrtle Foster and Miss Goldie Bowerman enjoyed a car trip to Bristol last night. They were seen in good spirits and traffic allowed smooth views during the outing.
William R Lash a Lake Shore brakeman dies from injuries after falling under engine wheels on the way to the roundhouse. His younger brother W L Lash suffered arm and leg injuries at eighty ninth street. Architects and contractor begin work on Bucklen theater improvements costing 30000 dollars.
Mrs. Harry Sawyer of Elkhart reports a poultry crime in which 80 high quality Plymouth Rock broilers were stolen from her coop overnight. The loss, discovered this morning, involved the youngest birds separated from a 400-head flock and suspected to be the work of experts. Sawyer alerted local grocers to watch for the birds.
Warrants charging trespass were issued to move a Hungarian colony from Mishawaka Indiana. John Leichte identified as leader faced service of the only warrant and accused of reviling tenements and allowing children to run streets nude while factory workers from Hungary were brought to Mishawaka.
A St Louis convention of land agents and real estate owners met to discuss raising the real estate business, plans to attract desirable immigrants, and elevate Missouri’s standing to lure newcomers.
Pittsburg reports indicate an amicable settlement may be reached between Pennsylvanias western rail system employees and management after daylong conferences. Grand Trunk Railway across Canada faces a broader strike, with 4500 workers off duty and shops closed as efforts to induce strikebreakers unfold.
Louis Ginsburg and Irvin Potts, accused of liquor law violations, were discharged in city court and await trial in the September term of the superior court. Each is on a $500 bond. Preliminary hearings were skipped due to defense counsel absence and repeated postponements, sending both defendants to the higher court.
Mrs. Jay A. Rigdon daughter in law of Charles Rigdon says the elder Rigdon was murdered after Mrs. Amy Young was shot and he then killed himself in John Fetzer brokerage offices. Conflicting tales circulate as investigations begin into the sensational case.
Brownsville Texas July 19 a gala opening is planned for the new Rio Grande bridge linking Brownsville and Matamoras. Officials expect Mexican and U S representation despite not securing Presidents Diaz and Taft. The bridge, partly owned by the Frisco System and the National Railways of Mexico, will create a new international transport route from St Louis Chicago New Orleans Memphis Dallas to Mexico City with through trains to be arranged.
Buy a farm with long term tenancy and first crop to pay for land. All expenses allowed for examining the property. For particulars write Pearse & Indianapolis End 1.
Chicago July 20 Special. President J. G. Rawn of Mono railway is shot to death at his Winnetka home after a alleged struggle with a burglar. Police doubt the burglary tale and consider suicide or a secret enemy. Rawn, 55, had testified in graft cases linking to Illinois Central and other railways. burglar escape is suspected.
George Howard and Walter Collins of Cincinnati in the balloon Drifter failed to beat the time record. They launched from Hamilton Ohio at 7 pm Monday aiming for two days aloft and landed at Mt. Pleasant Illinois at 6 am covering 270 miles.
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