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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1908

Page

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Funeral of Grover Cleveland to be private and simple

Obsequies for the late ex president Grover Cleveland will be held at his Westland home in Princeton with strict privacy in line with his wishes. President Roosevelt will attend and the burial will take place at Princeton Cemetery. Pallbearers and clergy are to be announced later as messages of condolence pour in from around the world.

Cleveland Do. Benedict New York Henry As Dyke John Hibnen Andrews West Princeton Aniversity Finley College of Paul, Morton Equitable Westland Wilson Scotland Princeton

Blaze Destruction After Explosion Hits Chicago Plant

A large manufacturing plant at Hire and Wall streets partly destroyed by an explosion caused a major fire. Eight girls and two men were badly burned. Six or more may have died. Firemen fear an unknown man a woman and four children are dead in the building.

Chicago Hire and Wall

Rumor Rushes London on Hackenschmidt Death Claim

London reports a rumor that wrestler George Hackenschraidt has died in Aix les Chapelles where he sought recovery from injuries from a match with Frank Gotch. The claim lacks confirmation and details from official sources.

London George Hackenschraidt Aix Les Chapelle Frank Gotch

Launch explosion near Eas' Carondelet drowns at least six

St. Louis report says a gasoline launch named Midget exploded near Eas' Carondelet. At least six are believed drowned after the vessel sank following a midnight blast. No owner or party identified. wrecked launch found on the river bank as residents heard the explosion.

St. Louis Eas’ Carondelet

Steamer Sarach Sinksoff Muros Drowning 85

Corrunna Spain June 25 The steamer Sarach from Argentina went on the rocks and sank off Muros. Eighty five persons were drowned. Boats picked up sixty five.

Corrunna Spain Sarach Muros

Explosives in Car Aboard Train 35 Corks Trigger Fire

Investigation into the June 17 explosion on train No 35 reveals a package of knall corks used as fireworks. Mail clerk M L Miller of Elkhart was singed by flame but no major damage occurred. The corks, about three quarters of an inch wide and an inch long, were filled with brown powder and loaded in bond to Chicago.

ML. Miller Elkhart Miller Hantbore- American‘ Line Arcadia Delaware River Bond Chicago

Second mistrial in liquor without license case

The state versus Frank Fortina ends in another mistrial as jurors fail to agree after two hours. Earlier, a former trial began under Judge Hughes with no verdict after a full day. Forting, arrested on two warrants, faces assault and battery charges. defense led by Robert Proctor.

Frank Forlina Hughes Acanista Cay Forting Pietro’ Corteviti Staw Rober E. Proctor Thettorney Canda Arling

New Shop Rumor Sparks Rail Line Upgrade Talk

Rumors say rail work may begin July 1 at the new shop site with Trackmaster Wirley preparing for the project. Officials deny details while observers note signs of planned improvements. The road reports rising business with engines, freight cars, and staff increases as holiday shutdowns reduce June work days.

Wirley

Sherman Improves After Gallstone Incident

Cleveland June 25 Congress man James S. Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate spent a comfortable night in hospital and will not be released for at least a week. Doctors report he is somewhat better today and condition is improving after gallstone attack.

Man Sherman Cleveland, O James S. Sherman Allen N. Ya Edward P. Carter Dudley C. W. Stone

Interurban line progress links Chicago to Louisville routes

The Warsaw to Peru to Chicago through Elkhart network advances with electric lines planned to reach Michigan City and Goshen by late summer. Through connections by August aim to join South Bend and Hammond and extend to Louisville via Indiana Union Traction and Indianapolis routes. A Goshen collision earlier noted, with motorman Wilbur Draxe recovering and Drake praising the air brake on heavy cars.

Warsaw Peru Chicago Louisville Elkhart Lake Shore South Bend South_ Bend Michigan City Michigan Hammond Illinois Central Indiana Goshen Winona la Peru Indiana Union Traction Company Penn Indianapolis Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Winana Company Wilbur Draxe Albert

Mid-Week Concert Draws Large City Crowd

Crowds thronged the streets near Hotel Buckton as the Trumpet Notes band played a mid week concert. The crowd exceeded last week's turnout and filled the block in front of the hotel for nearly two hours.

Buckton Trumpet Notes Che

Divorced Husband Opposes Removal of Lambert Monu ment at Grace Lawn Cemetery

Mrs. W. Duey of South Bend has had a Tennessee marble shaft removed from the Grace Lawn cemetery lot shared by her parents. The instrument bears the name Lambert and is tied to disputes over ownership and payment after a divorce. The monument was later sold to a Jackson Street dealer as Lambert protests the action. The tale involves several relatives and past residents, with questions about future replacement.

Grace Lawn Cemetery W. Duey South Bend O. N. Lambert Lambert Lumbert Grace Lawn New York Ist Ute S Lambert Ict Jackson Street Lamberts Mary L. Bennett Duey Snells Snell Iome California

Snell Divorce Suit Alleges Neglect and Large Alimony

Harriet B. Snell sues Thornton Snell in Goshen circuit court seeking separation and alimony of 3100,000 with a claim of continued neglect. The petition, filed as Mrs. Snell’s husband, vice president of St. Joseph Valley Bank, is heir to a substantial estate. Details are sparse as papers are sealed. trial expected after filing by Perry L. Turner.

Goshen, S Compissat

Local OCR fragment offers little coherent headline

Fragmentary text provides few readable facts about people places or events making it impossible to determine a clear news item or outcome from the source material.

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Dent Ance Roosevelt Princeton, N. J Grover West Sherman Naz Ay Grace Lawn Cemetery Monu Hart Banker Sepa Tent of Cruelty Tee Clinton, NN Mr. Snell HR. B. Zigter Perry L. Turner PSEA
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