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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
1
Clarence Darrow wrapped up his defense this morning in the Haywood trial as Senator Borah prepared to close for the prosecution. Judge Wood ready with a brief charge and a noon-to-afternoon jury retirement anticipated, amid talk of a possible verdict.
United Press report from Eau Claire July 25 describes naptha on two Big Four train cars exploding after a car jumped the track. Three men were killed and seven cars burned while another man was stealing a ride.
Mrs. Emmanuel Bloom, 25, was stabbed to death at her home early this morning. Bloom, who claimed he called a doctor, later leaped from a porch and attempted suicide. he is under guard at a hospital as authorities investigate the death.
Richmond July 25 The grand jury indicted City Clerk John F Taggart charging embezzlement of funds belonging to the Indiana Municipal League of which he is secretary He was released on bond.
A severe electrical storm in Lafayette Indiana this morning burned Mrs Ann Cronin ninety. A bolt struck her setting clothing afire and dragging flames from her body. Fire department extinguished the blaze and several small fires were reported afterwards.
United Press reports Harry Reed of the Monon railroad was killed this morning in Lafayette. Further details continue on page 8.
The article notes farmer Brown refuses to forgive his daughters and will not bid them goodbye at the depot. The scene centers on family rift and a parting moment at the station.
Noble, of the Aetna company, and Harry Metzger fished on the St. Toe River. Metzger swung his line and one hook caught Noble under the chin. A physician later cut out the hook.
Belle McDonald daughter of Mr and Mrs John M McDonald of South Bend drowned off Spring Brook Park in the St Joseph River Tuesday evening. She had taught in city schools eight years and planned to enter Oberlin College for music. She leaves parents three brothers and three sisters.
Elkhart begins its third annual assembly tonight at 7 30 with Rev Dr H A Gobin of DePauw University as the first arriving talent. He will lead Bible classes at the event hosted near the Golden Hotel. Prof P arrives later after noon today drawing a big crowd expected tomorrow for Bryan.
The Clark hospital auxiliary announces a benefit at the driving park on Saturday August 17 featuring two trotting races two pacing races and a baseball game between the Elkhart Giants and Goshen Grays. Tickets are 25 cents and sales aim to visit factories and public places for funds.
A Hagenbeck Wallace circus train derailed near Twin Lakes Michigan while en route from Muskegon to Grand Rapids. One section left the track after a broken flange. Six cars toppled and ten horses plus one camel were killed. no injuries reported.
The Big Four plans two new concrete bridges crossing Christiana Creek within Elkhart city limits. Construction will occur at three locations near the Electric Light Plant, Cassopolis Street, and Willowdale, replacing former sites. Pearson is slated to preside again as platform manager. carpenters, electricians, and steel men work at Chantanoa grounds to ready facilities.
David Kauffman yardmaster for the Big Four endured a fierce lightning strike at 108 Howland Ave during a storm. He was unconscious about half an hour, revived by his wife, and later returned to work with no lasting injuries as electric wires were repaired. Bicyclist Sylvester Bartlett was knocked senseless by a ground current near Garfield Avenue but recovered to continue his day.
Samuel T. Murdock secretary of the Chicago South Bend Northern Indiana Railway tells the Elkhart Common Council that the company will spend 150000 to extend and improve its street railway. The council passes the franchise on first reading with one dissent and notes two pending issues about the fifty year grant.
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