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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
1
Broughton Brandenburg testified in New York on June 24 denying forgery and grand larceny charges. He claimed former president Grover Cleveland supplied manuscripts used to prepare a campaign letter and that Cleveland believed he was being deceived.
Al Freemire of near Bristol was arrested this afternoon and jailed on intoxication charges. Report says a second charge may follow after his release. Weeks ago he allegedly drew a balance from First National Bank and gave Joseph Tarbell a $10 check. Tarbell found no funds and Freemire had left town. Officer Pearce located him at Case livery barn and arrested him.
Advance sheets of the Northeast Reporter show Justice Hadley of the supreme court ruling in the Third ward remonstrance case in Wichart. The decision favors remonstrants and follows a Lee va Shull decision from Montpelier Weils County Indiana that remonstrances must be filed Friday before the county commissioners meeting. The Third ward remonstrance must be executed before 12 09 o'clock on the night Thursday preceding the commissioners meeting, a view supported by Judge Van Fleet and two special judges.
The Hambure American liner Talabria ran aground today on Canusi reef between Havana and Matanzas. The vessel is stuck offshore with authorities assessing salvage options and potential danger to the ship and crew.
Mrs. Fannie Jacobs sixty is killed on the Lake Shore Limited at Goshen and her body found by a freight crew. The grandson Gary Garnett searched all night, and identification occurred at Stiver Morgue. Coroner Stauffer investigates. she was formerly married to James H W Jacobs and connected to Goshen residents.
A petition among hardware bike and music dealers proposes daily closing at 6 pm from July 6 to October 1, except on Mondays and Saturdays, signaling a coordinated reduction in store hours.
A Goshen bound interurban was delayed over an hour this afternoon due to a slight wreck. The pilot reported air hose damage and a torn hose incident disrupted westbound service for the 2 o'clock schedule.
A male swindler passed checks for 17 dollars using Richard Turnock’s forged name, cashing or attempting to cash in Buchanan and Niles. He bought goods, paid with fake or altered checks, and fled before authorities could catch him. Sheriff deputies pursue across Berrien County as Turnock recalls the suspect’s appearance.
City contractors report improved industrial conditions yet a labor shortage delays school repairs and grading. A. L. Gotwalt notes school projects suffer as workers are scarce. plans include tearing down an old oil room and finishing central yard grading once labor is available.
Petitioning for Marion street paving advances with Dr J C Bleming in charge. Northern Indiana Railway may double track the line if paving proceeds this year. Brick likely favored. city to cover street and alley crossings under new law. tenants expect eleven feet of paving per side. Public meeting tonight to resolve ownership of the river strip between street and St Joseph river and the Johnson estate dispute to make the area a public park.
Michigan City June 24 coroner and the state railroad commissioners continued an inquest into the Wabash Cheserton wreck that killed eleven. The probe questions Kinney conductor fault and the yard official responsibility while investigators review claims of free passes by F J Lewis Meyer and alleged lax hiring practices. Kinney repeated loss of a train order but Reed reportedly had one.
Dustin Farnum testified in New York on June 24 about his acquaintance with Mrs. Gould. He described his vocation as actor and detailed vaudeville visits to Mrs. Gould, denying improper relations and stating he never hugged or kissed her. He recalled having a star when he was a boy.
John Locri a Tulgarian foundry worker living at 617 Wagner Avenue stepped outside his Wayne Avenue home to practice a Gale non firecracker. He held a twelve inch firecracker over his head when the fuse neared the charge and exploded, blowing away most of his left hand. Neighbors shouted a warning too late as Locri was rushed to Clark hospital where doctors amputated the wrist. Locri thirty years old earned 54 to 65 dollars monthly and spoke in his native tongue as he recovers in hospital.
Judge James Dodge hears arguments on making a temporary restraining order against state authorities permanent. Arrest of William Fredeke for selling liquor without a license sparks test case. five Elkhart saloons and two Goshen saloons challenge licenses under the county option law adopted September 26. Attorneys Roberts Proctor and Lou W. Vail represent saloon interests as the injunction decision is set for tomorrow at 9. The ruling could allow saloons to operate until licenses expire or force immediate closure.
Gov. Marshall plans to end the street car strike by appealing to workers in Evansville. He will address the strikers at midnight and urge settlement under the original employment terms.
Fire swept through Old Fort William Henry hotel in Schenectady on June 24 destroying the famed summer resort once called the most noted station Take George.
The Controller of Currency today issued a call for banks to report their condition and financial status as the business year closes. Officials emphasized careful review of assets liabilities and earnings to ensure stability.
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