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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
1
A mother and child were seated in the front room when a fire broke out at the Kegerreis residence on Ellis Street. The house filled with smoke and dust but the occupants were uninjured as firefighters contained the blaze.
A severe lightning strike at 403 Hillis Street damaged the Kegerreis residence. The chimney was blown apart, shingles torn, rafters splintered, and eaves damaged. A blackened nail marks scorch evidence. House owned by George E. Lounsberry nearby. no injuries reported. losses not heavy.
Chicago capitalist H. E. Bucksen traveled to South Bend with Samuel Perley to inspect the water power on the west race. He praised the dam and indicated willingness to buy if terms suit, amid ongoing talks over the power recently purchased by Francis M. Gray of Niles, Michigan for a local plant.
Central station firemen rejoice at eleven aluminum fire hats arriving from New York this morning. The caps feature Central E. D. monogram. Ludwig & Co. dissolves partnership with C W Kantz selling to Albion Ludwig. Charles Stephenson becomes partner. firm renamed Ludwig & Stephenson. Stephenson, a young man, has many friends.
Sidney W. Dean of Logansport and Sylvia M. Elliott of Wakarusa appear on the marriage license list along with Herman B. Ball of Elkhart and Minnie J. Wilk of Kendallville. The entries indicate licenses issued in the state with associated ages and towns.
Funeral service for Miss Emma Hamlin held yesterday at 2 30 PM at U B Church with Rev. Parrett and Rev. Heaston officiating. Large crowd attended. interment followed at Grace Lawn Cemetery.
A July report from Rome notes a postmortem examination of the late pontiff indicating vital organs were healthy. findings described as preliminary with possible further tests.
The Quirinal parish church near the King's palace draws wide commentary as observers speculate it signals growing harmony between church and state amid royal affairs.
Congressman J A Norton of Ohio discusses a boom for Arthur Pue Gor man in Indiana and Ohio. Norton says he will manage Gor man’s candidacy or do anything he asks after meeting Gor man, and he says Gor man will be a candidate based on his knowledge.
In Knoxville Iowa on July 22 William Laird fired at his 16 year old son Charles who did not rise to a summons, then shot at a younger son who escaped before killing himself. Neighbors describe him as quarrelsome indolent and prone to drink.
Lightning struck a large barn at John Madden's Hamburg farm in Lexington causing the cremation of three horses including the stallion Imp Mirthful and a total loss estimated at 100000 dollars. Sixty animals were saved by help before the barn burned. the stallion was paralyzed and could not be moved.
King Edward accepts a flood of Dublin addresses at Dublin Castle. He replies with sympathy for the town’s social and material wellbeing. The collection includes one from the Jarvieg of Dublin.
In Jackson Kentucky on July 22 Capt Ewen endured a sleepless night in a military camp tent. He dreamed of assassins and nearby a sleeping soldier shouted murder prompting militia to rush to aid. The grand jury investigation proceeded this morning.
In Oyster Bay on July 22 a conference at Sagamore Hill brings together Senator Platt Representative Cannon Gov. Yates Ambassador Tower and other prominent figures to discuss the prospect of an extra legislative session centered on the currency bill. The joint visit signals a canvass of chances for action on monetary reform.
Pittsburg reports that Charles Schwab, president of the steel trust, will resign. The move is expected to be presented to the board at their regular meeting in New York on Tuesday, August 4.
Paris dispatch reports a German steel trust similar to the American model is being formed with capital of 500 million marks. The Krupp firm has joined the venture.
Washington dispatch reports Vice Consul Johnson at Amoy China cables the State Department with a laconic message cholera. The brief note signals a health concern in Amoy and potential diplomatic or international health implications.
John Hilbish remains gravely ill at home after a brain hemorrhage following a stroke. Mr and Mrs Albert Stamp of Bristol visited with Mr and Mrs O F Brusman. Mr and Mrs F P Curtis attended the play at Union Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs Ly HH Welter visited with Mr and Mrs G AY Yohn Sunday.
Elkhart Construction Co. had its bid for paying on Franklin Street rejected by a close vote. The article notes three key figures voting against the plan and references pending documents for the project.
Water Co makes new proposition as council notes. O W Amidon asks 97.20 for quarantine costs. Other smallpox bills received. Elkhart Construction Co bid rejected. Noyes Carriage Co petition to vacate Cutter street granted provisionally. Reports and petitions re provisionally noted.
Three councilmen missed roll call as disputes arose over a 3.75 clerk hire bill for the city engineer. Smallpox nursing bills 70 and 150 were sent to the claims committee. Amidon sought 97.20 for quarantine days. A brick crosswalk plan and sewer/ water extension projects were discussed, including Elkhart avenue sidewalk and a Cutter Street vacation with a narrowed alley opening.
The council considered a water main petition on Michigan Street and referred it to the water committee. Permission was granted to remove pavement at 509 South Main Street to repair pipes. An arc light request at Tenth Street and Cleveland Avenue was referred to the light committee. Dr Miley Medical Co received a permit to pile building material on Franklin Street under Street Poole. The Elkhart Water Co proposed hydrants at $40 each and sewer flushing at 3.12 cents per thousand gallons, referred to the water committee. Street Poole to tour for sidewalk condition review.
At St. Peter's in Rome a long public viewing of the late pope's remains began at 6 AM and ran through 8 PM with thousands passing the bier and a disciplined procession inside the basilica. Guards maintained order as mourners filed past, while expectations grow for the pre-conclave campaign with Cardinal Vanutelli gaining attention and possible support against Rampolla.
Oyster Bay reports the president and his eldest son Theodore left at 2 am in a rainstorm for a horseback ride to Sayville and would stay with R. B. Roosevelt. They arrived at 5 45 am as rain ceased and conditions improved. Mrs. Roosevelt had planned to join but rain prevented.
Chicago July 23 Robert Kuter a union striker was shot and injured in the morning clash allegedly by Adolph Fehman during a union dispute. Police report no further details.
The Swygart will case ends with a verdict in favor of the plaintiffs. The jury found the testator unsound and incompetent to make a valid will, so the estate passes to seven heirs as if intestate. Daughters Mrs. Ross Bowles and Miss Lillie Swygart of Elkhart led the plaintiffs with Bertha Willard among the heirs. The case stemmed from a June trial. defense plans a motion for a new trial.
The police department formally notified several balloon vendors yesterday that they must cease the dice shaking practice immediately. Consequently the dice boxes were placed under the bars for a temporary period to enforce the order.
The Sailor correspondent notes widespread farm labor pressure as crops, especially clover and timothy, yield well. Harvest rush grows for threshing and hay making with Willis Dillert threshing 20 acres at 34 bushels per acre and 10 acres at 32 bushels per acre on the William Arnold farm.
John Banforth longtime Lake Shore shops machinist died this afternoon at age 60. He was among the oldest men in the Lake Shore shops, passing away after a long career in the local industry.
In July Washington reports the president plans to deploy type setting machines to avert a threatened government printing office strike. Previous attempts to introduce such machines have failed.
Claude O Brien of Memphis and Jarl Whitney of Nashville were hanged at 8 30 am in Lexington jail yard witnessed by about 200 spectators. They claimed innocence and had prior records. The crime involved burglary at Addison B Chinn’s home on Oct 10, 1902, during which Addison Chinn was killed.
Rome July 24 The second day of the pontifical lying in state opened cooler as a larger crowd queued for a final view of the Holy Father. The Italian court will attend a special mourning service in the church of St Sedario Peroz to honor the late pontiff.
Rome July 24 The college of cardinals voted to inaugurate the conclave July 31. They debated Pope Leo burial timing with no decision. Cardinal Kepp, a Kaiser representative, appeared and was warmly received. The Polish Catholic committee in Moscow urged excluding German French or English cardinals. Conclave rooms were cleared this morning.
In Bucyrus Ohio last night Charles Kent shot and killed Mrs Louise Rensell then wounded John Sawyer before killing himself. Kent had recently returned after eloping with Rensell and found her entertaining Sawyer in the Rensell saloon.
In Newark this morning July stock market activity fell with renewed heavy selling. Steel declined to 215 8, St. Paul to 137 1 4, and Wabash to 20 as prices slid on broad liquidation.
In New York on July 24 bulletin reports Talbot Taylor and Co and Wessels Stowe and Co as two of the largest houses on Wall Street suspended operations. The atmosphere after noon was described as very uneasy.
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