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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1906

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Bryan Seer Says Democrats Will Win Next Election

William Jennings Bryan and Mrs. Bryan arrived Trondheim Norway and were hosted by U S Minister C H Graves He commented that Democrats always win this far ahead and argued the nation must decide whether trusts run the country or the country runs the trusts The remarks were given during the coronation visit of King Haakon.

Trondheim Norway William Jennings Bryan Mrs. Bryan United States Sweden C. H. Graves Haakon Bryan America

Presidents of coal railroads fail to appear before ICC

Washington June 21 presidents of coal hauling railroads were summoned to tell their side of the coal proposition but none appeared except John B. Thayer fourth vice president of the Pennsylvania who said he had remarks in its defense Thayer noted President Cassatt left a verbal order before sailing for Europe that all private cars on Pennsylvania lines should be abolished by year end

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission John B. Thayer The Pennsylvania Thayer Cassatt Europe

Kealing Reports Progress in Drug Trust Case

United States District Attorney Kealing met with Department of Justice officials to discuss the Indianapolis drug trust case. He spent a week in Philadelphia gathering evidence for the prosecution, and officials say a strong case is forthcoming.

Washington United States Kealing Department of Justice Indianapolis Philadelphia

Diamonds in Demand Pushes US Discoveries

Washington reports the Geological Survey bulletin notes unprecedented demand for diamonds. Diamonds have been found in four US regions but exact discovery sites remain unknown as landowners pursue development themselves.

Washington Geological Survey United States

Indianapolis Tragedy Fears Wife Abduction and Suicide

Indianapolis June 21 Frank Smith of Allisonville told police he fears his wife abducted their three children and may have killed herself after vanishing last night. He noted she attempted suicide two years ago.

Indianapolis Frank Smith Allisonville

Drowned Man Found In River Near Indianapolis

The body of a middle aged man, about 45, was recovered from the river today. No marks of violence or identification were found. The corpse had been in the water a week to ten days and was badly decomposed. He wore a black shirt blue overalls and jumpers and had a watch. No name.

Indianapolis

Milford Ohio Funeral Notice Cites Judson Harmon Address

June 21 in Milford Ohio a funeral service marked by simple ceremonies featured Judson Harmon delivering the principal address. The event referenced Pattison and included the traditional Taps as part of the tribute.

Milford Ohio Gove

Kalamazoo Elkhart South Bend Traction Franchise Hint

The Board of Works backs a franchise for the Kalamazoo Elkhart and South Bend Railway to build interurban lines through Elkhart within fifty years. The plan requires 70 pound rails, center street tracks, and fare limits of five cents per ride or twenty five cents for a book, with city oversight on tracks and grading. The council may hold a special session to review the ordinance draft.

Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend Traction Railway Co Elkhart Board of Public Works Greene Strong Avenue Johnson Street Lexington Avenue Vistula Street Jackson Street Jackson Valley Line St. Joseph Valley Jackson and Vistula Streets Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend Kalamazoo, Elkhart & South Bend Railway Board of Works

Mind reader Neuman tests telepathy under scrutiny

A Russian Jewish mind reader Prof Neuman connected with a carnival staged a telepathy test at McNaughton Park bridge. He blindfolded drove a team of mules along a circuit to locate a hidden card, guided by thoughts of a committee. He claimed fame for extracting a confession at Sing Sing and cited Harvard and Columbia connections.

Pilgrim Fathers Neuman Carnival Company Prof Supt. Silvers Fred Poole McNaughton Park Bridge William Bell Prof. Neuman Main Street Tyler Avenue Marion Martion Main Jackson Martin Thorn Sing Sing James Harvard Hislop Columbia University Pickering Boston Russia

Saloonist Guilty Overloitering Girls in Saloon

Harry Bowles, the saloonist, was found guilty by a city court jury of allowing two girls aged 18 and 19 to loiter in his saloon. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs. the case followed the arrest of a young man for bringing the women into the saloon and ordering liquor for them. The trial drew comment from Supt. Silvers on its hoped wholesome effect against wine-room evils.

Harry Bowles Elkhart Silvers Church Shaw Rank

Man Sentenced to Workhouse for Desertion

Fred Fetch alias Mack received 110 days in the city workhouse for deserting his young wife and two month old baby. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment but was found guilty by Judge Raynier who fined him 100 dollars plus costs. During a rainstorm the wife and infant sought shelter at a police station after he failed to meet her at the streetcar station on her return from Goshen.

Fred Fetch Mack Babe Raynier Goshen

Burglary at Enos Home Nets $18 From Dining Room

A burglar entered the Enos residence on Hudson Street between 9 30 and 10 30 last night and took about $18 from a purse in a locked desk drawer. The entry was through the unlocked front door and the thief escaped via a rear door after rifling lower rooms while the family slept. The occupants at the time included Miss Mabel Enos and Miss Clark.

R. M.’ Enos Hudson Street Mabel Enos Clark Ben Enos S. A Rooms Ben Enos M Kate Darling

Plan to reorganize American Mutual Insurance Co

J O Goff works on a scheme to continue insurance operations under a new policy for the defunct American Mutual company. Estimated assets are about 50000 with receivership possible for Osborn Colwell Co. Straus Bros offer 37090 for Barney Driving Park. Osborn Colwell owes 78000 and may yield 13000. Wind up could take six months with many legal steps and 2000 outstanding policies.

American Mutual Insurance Co J. O. Goff Mr. Goff Ft. Wayne American Mutual Straus Bros Ligonier Barney Osborn- Colwell Co New York New York Company Osborne-Colwell Co St. Joseph Valley Bank Osborne- Colwell AbelEshelman James S. Dodge, Jr Daniel Dpd. Bechtel

Big Industry Knocking at City's Gate in Elkhart

A major auto industry representative is in Elkhart exploring site options for consolidating three plants. The company aims to locate one of its four large US factories here, with discussions outlining a potential 1,209 jobs and benefits from central location near five states. Strong local support urged to secure the project.

Elkhart United States Havkhart Indiana R. A. Creek Mr. Creek

Last Night Draws Large Carnival Crowd

A carnival report notes the largest crowd of the week with over 3000 paid admissions. Today is Eagles day and Ellis day follows. The baby contest closed with six judges awarding three prizes to mothers: first prize a go cart to a two year eight month old baby, second prize a high chair to a seven month old, and a third high chair to a six month old.

Col. Maxwell Carnival Company Ellis Fred. Shafer Mon D. O. ‘Bauer Nadel Avenue

Elkhart Men Arrested After Allegheny Driving Incident

Mishawaka police Chief Fred Stockbarger and Officer Ben Jarrett report arresting two Hillhart men on East Second Street Tuesday evening. They arrived in a moving van and became so intoxicated they tumbled from the vehicle, drawing attention from locals who thought they were traveling acrobats. One slept on the wagon seat while others assisted.

Mishawaka Fred Stockbarger Ben Jarrett East Second Hillhart

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