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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
4
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A fragment from an editorial page lists contact points for Truth Telephones with an Editorial Room and Business Office labeled 95 61. The terse item hints at newsroom infrastructure or telephone directory lines without further context.
The listing cites two longtime downtown businesses at the corner of South Main and St Joe Streets, Opera House Book Store and Miller's South End Drug Store. The text notes their location and affiliation for a local business directory entry.
On June 2 historical notes include John Randolph born in 1773 in Virginia and died in 1833 in Philadelphia. Other entries cover the Boston municipal court in 1800, Galveston surrender in 1865, women suffrage rejected in Massachusetts in 1869, a 1878 Richmond tornado, Giuseppe Garibaldi death in 1885, Duke and Duchess of Connaught in 1890, Gettysburg High Water Mark monument in 1892, Dreyfus verdict revision in 1899, and Roosevelt offering mediation in 1905.
General MacArthur, born June 2, 1845 in Massachusetts, rose through Wisconsin ranks to become the twelfth and final American lieutenant general. The brief obituary notes his Civil War service with the 24th Wisconsin, battles at Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge, and his return to service after a period of rest.
The officer rose from lieutenant colonel at the start of the Spanish War to major general after distinguishing himself at Manila on August 1 1898. He became governor general of the Philippines in 1900, later commanded the Departments of the Lakes East and Pacific, became lieutenant general in 1906 and retired three years later.
Ground was broken today for a new metal factory complex to be erected in 60 days. The plan calls for glass partitions in workrooms and a delivery of 36 000 cement blocks from B C Godfrey & Sons with 1 000 blocks laid daily to form walls. The plant includes metal factory bays, a power plant, a woodwork department, and an office building housing a stenographic department.
An elderly Civil War veteran Charles Beckzi of 309 Richpoid Street was taken into police custody after his wife reported alarming insanity and he smashed glass with his fist. Police Leachman and Pearce found him calmer at the station. an inquest on his sanity is anticipated, with illness blamed for the episode.
Crow Motor Car Co reports a big shipment of Elkhart made autos last week. The company now employs from 25 to 100 men and aims to maintain high weekly output. Goods were distributed widely to Indiana Mississippi Texas Illinois and major centers including Philadelphia St Louis New York and others. Prospects for continued strong demand are described as excellent. Political notices announce candidacy for county recorder and sheriff by Hugo Winterhofye and Scott Thomas subject to Democratic county convention.
The notice states W. A. Snook is not and has never been a partner in any deals or transactions with the undersigned Frank Gloris. The document appears as a formal disclaimer of joint business activity.
A man charged with gun related threats pleads guilty before Judge Lee. He shows letters demanding $15 damages and warnings of violence to the victim. Officer Shelmadine arrested him after finding a revolver. the letters allegedly spurred the purchase.
Mrs. Malinda Heffner a pioneer resident of Peaugo township died unexpectedly at about 4 15 this morning at her home west of Elkhart cause of death given as natural trouble by the attending physician She was past seventy one years old and showed no illness yesterday Her husband David Heffner survives along with children Alice David Jacob Mrs Jerome Stone Mrs Eugene Stone Daniel and Beanegard Funeral services will be held Sunday relatives have been summoned from the center for the services
Plans for harbor improvements at Mazatlan Mexico have been announced with a project budget of 15 million dollars. The effort aims to modernize docks and navigation facilities to support trade and tourism.
London comments split along party lines as Roosevelt’s Guildhall speech on British rule in Egypt draws praise from conservatives and sharp disagreement from liberals. Roosevelt later visits the National Gallery and dines with Irish nationalists before staying with Frederick C. Selous. George Foster Peabody accuses the London speech of reckless jingoism and urges mass meetings to show U.S. opposition to interference with other nations.
ER L Burns of the board of public works said he will push immediate action to force the gas company to stop dumping oil into the Elkhart River. He notes the rivers show pollution despite promises to abate the nuisance and states the board will likely demand firm action.
A frightened man rushes into a police station claiming a life threat from the black hand and asks for a weapon permit. The captain suggests a practical cooling fan as the needed tool to stay safe, offering a humorous twist on the request.
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