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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

4

Rockefeller and Standard Oil win reversal of fine

Chicago reports that Judge Landis 2924 million fine against Standard Oil was set aside by the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. A new trial is ordered amid sharp criticism of the trial court’s reasoning. Judges Grosscup Seaman and Baker concurred in the reversal.

Standard Oil Company U. S. Court of Appeals Rockefeller Landis Grosscup Whiting Ind Ilinois Missouri Chicago and Alton Road Tavo Alton Fast St Sims Standard Oil Company of Indiana Hodge Landis Supreme Courts Indiana Corporation Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Johan

Darroch Nominated in Monticello District Race

Darroch of Kentland selected as Democratic candidate for congressman in Monticello Basin race. Nomination noted at La Porte Indiana with emphasis on Kentucky connections and regional contest. Declared at July gathering amid local political activity and party alignment.

Nine Day Wonder Sale Attracts Unusual Shoppers

H Be Sykes and Co conducts a nine day sale drawing an unusual number of shoppers. The event continues to secure many purchases and refunds as crowds flock to the store daily.

H. Be “Sykes .& Co Ween

Henry C. Potter Dies in New York Episcopalian Leader

Cooperstown reports the death of Henry Codman Potter, head of the New York Diocese, at his summer home after a long illness from embolism and digestive trouble. Born 1824, he built the Cathedral of St John the Divine and influenced social reform. Survived by his wife Mrs Alfred Corning Clark and several children from two marriages.

Cooperstown N.Y Henry ‘Codman ‘ Patter New York Potter United States Bishop Potter Schnectady Alonzo Potter Pennsylvania Nott Union College Horatio Potter Theological Seminary of Virginia Trinity Grace Church Iowa House of Bishops Henry C. Potter Cathedral of St. John the Divine Liza R. Jacc Philadelphia

Bridge Rail Breaks Cause Fall Injuring Whitmore

Albert Whitmore, a pane r, on River avenue, was injured this morning at 9 50 when a bridge railing fastener failed. He fell about five feet, striking his head and shoulders, and was knocked unconscious before being carried home by Frank Shimer.

Albert Whitmore Nilem- More River Avenue Elkhart Paper Company Witmore Whitmore Frank Shimer Lafayette Street

Bryan to push anti injunction plank in campaign

Lincoln reports J Bryan sails to Washington for full details on court proceedings with Samuel Gompers federation and Tabor officials. He plans to make campaign certificates stressing democratic stance on the injunction issue.

Bryan Lincoln

Real estate man attacked in office entry at Bowman block

Elmer Conley reported attacked as he entered his office in the Bowman block last night. He described being struck in the jaw and head, bleeding, as the assailant fled through Dr. Haulenstein’s reception area. Police notified after blood pools and prints were found.

Millice Bowman Block Elmer Conley Mr. Conley Ama Gonley Abeaut Dr. Havensted Amie Conley Dr. Hanenstein South Third Galne Pecensien Hautensier Robinson Oris Odd Fellows

Suspect in Dark Hallway Assault Aims to Apprehend Suspect

An injured man in the hallway states this morning he suspects certain persons and intends to act to quell the matter. He believes he may be able to catch the person who attacked him.

Conley

Lawyer Davis Named in Goshen Fee Overcharge Suit

Mrs. Phoebe Rohrer sues prominent Goshen attorney William J. Davis in Goshen circuit court for $85 claiming an excessive fee in settling her late husband's estate. The suit alleges Davis used her lack of education to demand fees after realty sale proceeds of $416,505. Rohrer seeks return of excess over $15 deemed proper.

Goshen William J. Davis Phoebe Rohrer John ©. Graves Syracuse Davis Rehrer

Methodist mission meet to divide district into four sub districts

A missionary district convention of the Methodist church in the city arranges meetings on September 24 and 25 at Trinity and St Pauls churches. The district will be split into four sub districts with chairmen named for each: Warsaw Mishawaka Goshen LaGrange Topeka Wolcottville Nappanee and Butler Mendallville LaGrange Nev. Rev Brightmire attends Epworth league state convention as district president delegate.

Methodist Church Trinity M.E. Church Aml St. Paul's Church W. UW. Brightmise Warsaw Sherman Dowell Mishawaka Tollkhart Goshen WH. Grightmire LaGrange Topeka Wolcottville Nappanes League

Lake Shore Shops Construction Hints Surface This Year

Rumors of Lake Shore shop construction near the Lake Shore site persist as surveys advance and a perimeter fence is extended. Railroad officials deny work before spring while a spur line and material delivery are prepared, with definite development expected soon.

Lake Shore The Lake Shore Company Ito

Writ Issued in Storage Attachment Case In Indiana

In Brumbaugh county court George Bostwick obtained an attachment against Walter Brown and Bertha Brown for 23.25 in storage charges. The goods valued at 26 are appraised at 26 leaving 3.25 to revert to the Browns. Brown connected with Indiana National Bank failure and is serving a bank wrecking term at Leavenworth. Brown previously lived in Indianapolis and divorced, later moving to Cleveland.

Browns Indianapois Unt Indianapolis Cleveland

Ascension Balloon To Light Up Downtown Saturday Night

Shoppers and visitors will witness a full sized balloon ascension in the downtown district Saturday evening under the ihort and baseball team. The ascent at Geelock near Pratt and Main Streets uses a seventy five foot tall gas bag forty five feet in diameter built by Mr Gail.

Ihort An ‘Ank ‘Storers William Gallavio G@eelock Pratt and Main Streets Stronz Wn Nuarber of Ascensions Gail Jilly

Mr Coan Sets Record Catch Off Santa Catalina

Los Angeles July 22 C G G Coan former Indiana congressman now resident at Filhart made a record fish catch at Santa Catalina Islands. He landed five black sea bass totaling 607 pounds with weights 108 260 111 148 and 180 pounds.

Los Angeles Cal C. G&g. Coan Congress Indiana Flithart Santa Catalina Islands

Colonial Cropsey Accused of Uxoricide in Bath Beach

New York July 21 6 P Cropsey a well known real estate dealer and Cropsey family member shot and killed his wife in their Bath Beach home today.

New York P. Cropsey Cropsey Bath Beach

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