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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1904

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Nudge Called Upon For Speech Interrupted in Patriotic Oration

The Republican County convention at Goshen conducted its business perfunctorily. Berlin won the southern district race over Charpie by 191 to 164 votes. Delegates from Concord and Elkhart townships backed Berlin. resolutions endorsed the national administration, Beveridge for senate, Brick, and state officials. Only delegates attended. gallery opened to the public with few onlookers.

Goshen Berlin Aaron Zook Vernon W. van Fleet Elkhart James S. Dodge Merritt Col. Dodge W. J. Davis WW. J. Davis Concord Township Ira Church J. W. Fieldhouse H. B. Sykes Albert J. Beveridge Senate Brick Miller Cooper Beardsley Mosier

Convention To Release Delegates From Instructions

Springfield reports a Republican convention deadlock with a proposed resolution to release delegates from pledges and instruction. Speaker Cannon predicts domination as the convention considers the report and proceeds to roll calls showing Yates and Lowden leading in the 67th and 68th ballots. The session recesses at noon for three hours.

Springfield Cannon Yates Lowden Eneen Hamlin Sherman Warner Pierce Deneen

Hearst Controls Wyoming Delegates At State Convention

June 2 Hearst faction reports control of the Wyoming state convention. Six delegates will be selected with Hearst supporters aiming for the majority. The party's direction is described as likely to be steered in Hearst’s favor.

Hearst Wyoming Reyenne Wyo Ss -Louis Ucted

Eva Love Figure Central In Bedford Murder Inquiry

Grand jury probes the death of Sarah Schafer with Eva Love as a key figure. Witnesses including Miss Love and several of her friends are testifying as investigators pursue a suspect tied to a stranger seen at the Brooks & Carter mill. An anonymous letter to the mayor prompted police searches and subpoenas for Harrodsburg women.

Bedford Ind Sarah Schafer S. B. Lowe Brooks & Carter Stone Olin Bundy Indianapolis News Bundy Reed Smith Fletcher Palmer McDonald Miss Schafer Indianapolis Io Call Wilson Grand Jury Eva Love Miss Love Frank Ellis Stone Mill Ham Stout Brooks & Carter Stone ‘Mill Stout Bloomfield Manon Harrodsburg

Bedford grand jury pursues key suspect in Schafer case

Subpoenas issued for Dr. Emma Collop of Indianapolis and three Harrodsburg women as Bedford grand jury probes the Sarah C. Schafer murder mystery. Miss Eva Love, once treated by Collop, testified under rigid examination with investigators hinting at a crucial lead. A witness saw a tall man in a long overcoat near the murder scene and officers probe Buzzard's Cave for clues.

Bedford Ind Grand Jury Emma Collop Indianapolis Sarah C. Schafer Miller Bedford Society Harrodsburg Smith Harrodburg Myers Sixteenthtreet Eli B. Stephenson Eva Love Robert N. Palmer James McDonald Miss Love Palmer Seymour Schafer Terre Haute Buzzard’s Cave Ham Strout Brooks & Carter Stone Mill Charles King Paoli King Hull & Dorsey Mayor Smith Pana Olin Bundy W. B. Fletcher Bundy Kate Jones James Richards Miss Schafer

Physician offers sadist theory on Bundy murder

Indianapolis doctor William B Fletcher, questioned about a letter to Attorney Palmer, discusses Bundy's claims and a possible female perpetrator. He recalls Bundy's six week sanatorium stay, noting Bundy's belief that detectives pressured him and that the Schafer case involved a sadism motive.

Olin Bundy Indianapolis William B. Fletcher Palmer Bedford Schafer Porter Lafayette Island of Riel Doc Bundy Count Sadi Memphis Sacramento Cal

Body of Tom Settles Found in St Joe River Near Power Station

The body of Tom Settles a once well known local figure was recovered from the St Joe river near the power station after several days in the water. Police and coroner questioned whether death was accidental or self inflicted amid reports of cocaine use and despondency over family issues.

Tom Settles St. Joe River A. C Rip”) Kreider Mennonite Press Room Christiana Creek Kreider Will Munson Stamp Robbins Bruce Bowers Stephens’ Undertaking Settles Standard Hotel Simonton Lake Harvey Boyer Midway Boyer Main Street Indianapolis Crate Williams Rachel Miller East Clark Street Sarah Settles Danville William Settles Isaac Settles Lee Street East Connersville Lillian Cook West Connersville

Tragic Epilepsy Death Of South Town Farmer's Daughter

Mamie Lusher, 24, daughter of farmer Samuel Lusher six miles south of town, died after an epileptic seizure in a ditch with three inches of water. She mailed letters, returned and collapsed in the ditch along the lane. found by Mrs. Wilson and a man, with four brothers and three sisters remaining.

Mamie Lusher Samuel Lusher Wilson Ualien Samuel ‘Lusher Lusher Edward George Samuel Charles Livit Michigan City Elia Jen Romel

Death Notice: William Kirkdorfer Dies of Tuberculosis

William Kirkdorfer, 38, died at 606 Madison Street at 7:55 this morning from tuberculosis after a year of illness. Funeral plans pending. Survived by wife, step-son Roy age 12, brother George Kirkdorfer of Illinois, sisters Mrs. A Cheney of Goshen and Mrs. Louisa Huneryager of 6060 Madison Street, and step-father Frederick Evert of Goshen.

William Kirkdorfer Madison Street Kirkdorfer Roy George Kirkdorfer Steser, Ill A. Cheney Goshen Louisa Huneryager

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Elkhart and Surrounding Towns

Property transfers include H L Dinehart to George W Longley in Concord township for 300 dollars, and multiple Elk hart Middlebury and Elkhart deeds. Notable amounts 61200, 4100, 6000, 1350, 125, 700, 150 and others. Names include Monger Fish Mather Bamforth Hoke Kuhn Burris Yoder James Rickert Nusbaum Beers Krieder Gard ner Beardsley Larimer.

H. L. Dinehart George W. Longley Concord Charles L. Monger H. N. Fish Elkhart P. L. Turner Hillis Hughes Middlebury J. R. Mather Emma J. Bamforth Isaac Baker Samuel Hoke B. F. Kuhn W. E. Burris J. D. Mather S. C. Yoder N. O. James Absalom Rickert Bango George A .Garretson H. E. Dinehart H. H. Nusbaum H. H. Beers Wm. Thornton EB. W. Thornton John Krieder Jacob A. Sierer Abe Martin S. T. Gardner Susie K. Beardsley W. O. Deal Elhart Brice Larimer Geo. A Milton Larimer Clinton Tp

Local Guests Visit Zion Family Dynamically

Mr and Mrs Samuel Swinehart and son Floyd plus Mr and Mrs David Kegerries of Elkhart were guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Birch and Mr and Mrs Samuel Kegerries last Sunday in Zion.

Samuel Swinehart Floyd David Kegerries Elkhart Thomas Birch Samuel Kegerries

Edward Zigler in Elkhart Vehicle Vicinity Incident

Edward Zigler of Elkhart was in the vicinity with his automobile when an unspecified event occurred. The brief item notes his location and involvement but provides few details on outcome or circumstances.

Edward Zigler Elkhart

Local social notes from Zion district

Warren Bowers visiting aunt Mrs. L L Beck in Hikhart. Levi Swinehart traveled to Goshen on business. E J Finehout and family with Mr and Mrs William Wright were in the area last Sunday. Mr and Mrs William Walters welcomed a baby girl. George Kegerries was a guest of Mr and Mrs Edwin Kegerries. Zion June 26. An invited to come.

Warren. Bowers of Hikhart Mrs. L. L. Beck Levi Swinehart Goshen E. J. Finehout William Wright Mrs William Walters George Kegerries Edwin. Kegerries

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