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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
1
Members denounce the measure as inadequate and costly while opposing a new court clause. Senators warn the proposed court raises expenses, shifts burden to taxpayers, and fails to curb overcapitalization. debate centers on section substantively altering commerce regulation.
A special 8 car Lake Shore Limited train ran 34 miles on the Michigan Division in minutes setting a new speed record for eight cars. Delays and a slow order followed due to high water on the New York Central lines. The morning arrival was 9 25 with three hours and four minutes off schedule. Other trains faced varied delays across the system.
A Civic League backed exposé into graft and bribery is said to reveal corruption reaching city officials and outsiders known as fixers. Detective Robert Wilson and aides expect more than a score of politicians and higher ups to be sent to penitentiary after the investigation modeled on Chicago reforms.
W Crisman, a Truth linotype operator, has been treated for blood poisoning and erysipelas in his hand. He reports much improvement and the danger of amputation has passed.
A Washington summary lists Tafts first-year actions including travel by rail and car, 30 studies and two territories visited, 18 messages to Congress, initial antitrust steps, customs fraud crackdowns in New York, and the discharge of several federal officers.
A meeting of the Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan baseball league held in South Bend seeks to decide the circuit size, likely limiting to six teams. Goshen MIchart Niles Kendallville and Berrien Centre discussed but objections kept Kendallville from joining and Berrien Centre from berth.
Thomas J. Keefe announces a shipment of four Indian motorcycles with three 4 hp singles and one 7 hp double for demonstration and racing. Vern Yoder joins as a racing man, having won nine of eleven races last year, and he predicts he can beat Barney Oldfield on the park half mile track.
In a superior court hearing Isaiah Violet and his wife allege they were deprived of their old homestead by their nephew John W. Violet and his wife Catherine. They seek to set aside and void a deed given in exchange for promised care for life and to recover the farm valued at ten thousand dollars.
Joseph St. John a Lake Shore brakeman from Poleda Ohio was struck by a moving coal train at Mina last night around 11 20 pm He stood beside his engine waiting for coal as Train 5921 backed onto a high speed track The incident occurred near a sinkhole amid coal dock activity Fred Keene of Keene Bros attends an apparel show in Chicago for spring goods.
City Attorney Robert J. Proctor and the ordinance committee begin exp editing city laws with a goal of completing a thorough revision in a few weeks. Residents are urged to send ward or at large council representatives any practical ideas on public improvements health safety parks cemeteries or street work to be included. The committee of Helpin Crone and Hartmann will review weekly in the attorney’s office and repeal obsolete ordinances while retaining franchise provisions with public utilities.
A mob of over 2000 seized Allan Brooks after a courtroom attempt, dragged him to a street arch, hanged him from a rope, burned the body, and removed it as deputies were overwhelmed. Crowds statewide gathered as word spread of the arrest and planned trial.
Northern Indiana Traction Company will add freight cars and expand rolling stock after a freight business upswing. The firm moved its offices into a new 375000 building in South Bend, a three story facility 195 by 50 feet. The second floor hosts executive offices and motive power staff, while the reading room with a 300 volume library and 209 rocking chairs serves employees.
The Elkhart Water Company and Patron Jacobson clashed over charges tied to sprinkling rights and a disputed $1.80 payment. An affidavit showed a prior compromise in 1909, while attorney James State argued Jacobson owes $1.42 for unordered water use. The council debated its authority and the proper remedy as the dispute loomed over a second frontager.
Rev. H. N. Spear of First Baptist will address Elkhart on "Elkhart's new obligations to provide for the social moral and spiritual interests of the people." He notes rising population and shops demand new civic duties and has asked local business leaders how to meet them. The talk will reflect replies to his inquiry letters.
Walter Brown former Elkhart political figure and banker arrived in Elkhart this morning by the Lake Shore line. He said he plans to be in Elkhart and start some business while acknowledging being financially down but intent on work. He met Burl Towsley at the Yarid Carpenter home and expressed willingness to meet newspaper men.
Impersonator and monologist C Lawrence Abbott is set to perform next Tuesday evening at the Elks temple under the Ye W M S of the Presbyterian church. Proceeds benefit charity. Abbott will present dramatic readings impersonations and songs showcasing a soprano voice of rare quality.
The city council passed the city sealer ordinance establishing weights and measures standards and sealing for the city with Hazelton dissenting. It also provisions for inspection of dairies and all food products offered for sale. The measure was laid over for next meeting. Bridge repair and street naming changes were also discussed.
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