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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
5
A faction fight over delegate selection for a Plymouth convention exposes a machine dominated process in Elkhart county. Anti Miller forces lose when Roose alters caucus rules amid tense crowd in Concord and Elkhart townships. The dispute centers on party control and the fate of Goshen political veterans.
Washington June 1 A summary by Senator Burkett NE shows three rule changes that end filibusters by allowing quorum counting by the chair denying repeated speaking and limiting speaking to two times per day These changes, aimed at ending the session impasse, leave no intermission for further obstruction and force action.
Charles C. Harris former Elk hart representative of the Singer Towing Machines died by his own hand at Longcliff asylum this morning. He was forty, survived by wife and three children, Russell twelve Raph seven Ruth seven. The family lived at S807 Maple Row. He left the Singer Sewing Machine Co position for ill health and moved with his family to Argos near a sister.
A Century Club meeting featured George Butler arguing suburban additions drain city funds. Officials and business leaders questioned expansion as 47 added districts over twenty years strain finances, with plans to extend city limits toward new farms drawing protests.
Driver Fred Brown narrowly escapes injury when an engine failure causes a switch engine to strike the rear wheels of a passing auto on Main Street near a gate. The incident damages the vehicle and track area but no serious injuries are reported.
Brimmingstall, an Elkhart resident, rejects sensational Dowagiac murder rumors as he faces questioning over the David Hutt case. He says a prosecutor found no evidence against him and seeks to return to his former job after discharge. He hints at public suspicion and recalls his life in Elkhart.
At the joint judicial convention of Alkwart and LaGrange counties in Middlebury this morning L L Barris of Goshen was nominated to succeed himself as prosecuting attorney of the district. The meeting elected Ira H Church of Elkhart chairman. Warren Berkey presented Burris as the incumbent. Sydney Haskins and others were named as alternatives. Burris won the first ballot with 25 votes to 9 for Gephardt, and was declared elected amid harmony with minor opposition. The Concord delegation traveled by Shick's auto and returned by 2 PM.
The piece denounces alleged Republican ring tactics at Hoffman's Hall where delegates to the congressional convention were chosen by precincts rather than by the full mass convention. It accuses Miller Roose supporters of trickery and mocks press coverage as biased against Democrats.
At Dr Short's office a board of trustees met to plan a vigorous canvass to raise 50 000 for a proposed church edifice. The committee divides the city into sections and will begin immediate fundraising with some subscriptions already received. Three Great Sales of Pianos issue lists from Lyon Healy Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and Theatre Piano Co detailing instrument particulars to aid buyers.
Robert C. Johnson arrived in town from South Bend. Miss Selah Butts returned from Kendallville. Etna Kuhlman departed for Denver on a business trip.
The text lists local officials and candidates across Elkhart township and Concord township including commissioner and sheriff hopefuls, with Henry Le Long as coroner and Samuel Stuart as surveyor. It notes Joseph Gallagher chosen district committeeman and names the county central committee members in Goshen and Elkhart. It also reports socialist convention in South Bend nominating John A. Snook for short term and Robin E. Dubnar for long term with strong turnout and enthusiasm.
Dr Walter A Stauffer secured a marriage license with Gladys Davidson at the superior court clerk's office. Stauffer is a local physician and a Republican candidate for county coroner. Davidson is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J Ball Davidson of Strong Avenue and Michigan Street.
Local report notes Miss Anna Trainor spent Tuesday evening in Goshen. Details about the visit are limited in the surviving text.
A Clinton Illinois woman tells of thirty years of crippling sick headaches and how Dr Williams Pink Pills finally provided lasting relief. She describes severe stomach distress neck and eye pain during attacks, noting family history and prior doctoring offered only temporary relief. The testimonial ends with endorsement and purchase details for the medicine.
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