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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
4
Subscribed and sworn to this fifth day of June in the year 1908 in Indiana. Louis A. Denner signs as Notary Public with commission expiration listed as January 9, 1914.
On June 13 events include the death of Isaac Norris a Pennsylvania Quaker leader near Philadelphia born 1701. Also noted are Bonaparte taking Malta in 1798 and Gustave Cluseret born 1823, later Paris Commune minister. Other items record a Paris socialist demonstration in 1840 and Uganda protectorate announcement in 1895.
Robert William Perks a British parliament member who recently visited America to discuss worldwide Methodist Brotherhood was born at Hammer smiths on June 13 1849. He was educated at Bath and King’s College London and for twenty five years practiced as a solicitor with Sir Henry Fowler. He helped industrial and engineering ventures including Mr Yerkes electrification plan for London underground railways. Son of a Wesleyan minister he has long championed Methodism and is among the wealthiest MPs contributing to religious and missionary movements.
Fragmented OCR text accuses Republican and Democratic papers of bias and influence by unseen actors. The passage references Fairbanks and secret agents, alleging leniency in Democratic coverage and signaling partisan spillover in state media.
The article argues the beef trust fixes cattle prices, harming retailers and consumers who may cut meat intake. It notes President Roosevelt singles out railroad speculators in Indianapolis, while rail managers praise his call for exclusive federal control with no state interference.
The passage argues the steel trust earned profits above worker wages last year and says tariffs protect the trust but not labor. It contends the belief that tariffs spur infant industries to raise wages has been long refuted.
Goshen attorneys bow to defeat in their challenge to the superior court while Judge Dodge contends he has not received official notice of the court and intends to demand formal information before resigning.
Lieut. Governor Hugh T. Miller of Columbus is near entry into the Republican nominating contest for governor. This would pit two Millers against each other as ex-Attorney General Charles W. Miller of Goshen has already entered, with Jat A. Hill a possible contender.
The South Bend Times speculates that if Judge Gray becomes the Democratic presidential nominee next year, the party would gain a strong position for complete rehabilitation, meeting its current greatest need.
A Florida minister describes rapid health gains after his family left home due to yellow fever fears. He credits Grape-Nuts with improved digestion sleep and strength while eating two meals daily with milk or cream, and notes his wife’s nursing infant also benefited.
Former C. W. & M. official Waldo, now Frisco Line agent at Vernon Texas, visits Michigan with his wife. He reports Ranch weather impacts on rail service and notes he is in otherwise good health while traveling with friends.
Albany press telegram reports Governor Hughes vetoed a flat two cent per mile passenger rate on railroads with over 150 miles of main track. The veto shocks many who believed the governor favored the law. Lake Shore Railroad is among those affected by the action.
Contrary to earlier reports that the Lake Shore would skip planting flowers due to adverse legislation, the Hillsdale florists arrived in Elkhart yesterday and planted three flower beds in the park east of the passenger depot.
Fragmentary notes mention Lake Shore officials, a brass engine, and passage en route to Cleveland. Referenced names include Ingalls and an assistant general superintendent. Details are incomplete and lack coherent events.
Workers at Lake Shore yard received their monthly pay checks today.
Charles Solimano of Logansport and Grace Paul of Goshen. John Gruber of Elkhart and Myrtle Mott of Elkhart. Russell A Duckwall of Elkhart County and Rachael May Leonard of Elkhart County. Dates appear as 22 29 25.
Fragmented transfers show Roy A Shoup selling a Goshen lot for 300 dollars and William Parks selling a Goshen property for 4200 dollars. Other names include John McNaughton and C L Monger in Clinton, Milton Millors with a Goshen cot for 3000 dollars, and Amos Shaumito and David Stickeyland in Concord with a 335 dollar transaction.
A staff member at Blue Hill Observatory near Boston reports observations noting average speeds with loads between 8 000 and 9 000 in bentaucimee and 110 miles per hour. The record mentions the swiftest flight of the period with unclear context.
In Elkhart Mrs LaSalle Corbell Pickett widow of General Pickett will address the Chautauqua on Negroe Folklore. Her lecture draws on childhood ties to the slave dialect and traditions she learned from former enslaved people. Her stage presence and literary renown add to the anticipated appeal of the talk.
Unable to identify a coherent readable article from the provided text. No clear people places organizations or events emerge to summarize into a factual headline and summary.
Keene's Little Americans baseball team defeated the South Side Juniors 19 to 12. Shortstop Joe Stoutner starred, belting a home run in the sixth inning's late part. The contest drew Elkhart and General Sport as local spectators.
The article reveals that Jimmy Collins paid a large personal bonus to the Boston club to secure his release and join Philadelphia. This action highlights a self funded move enabling his freedom to play for a new team.
An official Central League announcement confirms the appointment of Homer Bliss as manager of the Grand Rapids team. Details emphasize Bliss’s role directing the franchise in upcoming league play.
fragmented notes show a deposed manager involved with a band and a short release plan. references include Carson Snodgrass Curtis Graf from Rapids and Terre Haute to South Bend and South Bend to Terre Haute. Coffey and Liner appear in loan and transfer context with Shriver formerly at Wheeling.
Court briefs report postponed trial in Ferrig case and damages in Indiana Railways suit. Probate notices authorize sale of private personal property, final reports due June 28, and estate administrations for Vernon Walter Hannah Eyer George Schmidt and others. Delinquent taxes for Elkhart and surrounding townships payable at Simpson Abstract office.
An examination for Fireman Watchman Custodian service will be held at the post office in this city on July 2. For blanks and full information regarding the examination qualifications duties salaries address Secretary Board of Civil Service Examiners Court office City.
Babette Heyer graduate of Chicago Musical College and teacher of piano harmony and music history will take pupils from Elkhart and surrounding towns. Apply 713 Michigan St.
Classified note from J. L. Wade of 411 Jefferson Street seeks to purchase 10 to 20 acres of GST improved land. Contact Wade for negotiations and terms.
A severe thunderstorm lit the scene as sheet lightning flashed almost continuously. A boy turned to his father and asked what makes the scene open and bare, showing a mix of interest and awe.
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