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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1909

Page

4

Horatio Hall Disaster Rescues Near Cape Ossine

The Horatio Hall struck the bottom near the Cape Ossine area and was crushed below the water line. The captain ordered speed. the vessel ran toward the beach and sent a call for help answered by the revenue cutter Gresham. No word yet from the Binnock, but several passengers aboard the Horatio Hall are believed saved.

Cape Ossine Horatio Hall Revenue Gresham Binnock

Face and Fashion Across Nations and a Gypsy Smith Tale

Discussion on national face shaping dress and fashion, noting French English contrasts. A Berlin Tageblatt jab at women’s inferiority mirrors common male bias. Gypsy Smith biography recounts a father mounting his wife’s house on wheels to travel with the family. A reflection on seeking and loving great things to gain vital experience.

Gypsy Smith Leary Vaz Dyke

No Wonder Intense Maiden Encounter Quotes Doom

A fragmentary dialogue reveals a tense moment with a doomed expression attributed to Mr Enpecque. A separate remark notes his wife planning to move to the suburbs soon and her purchase of a lawn mower.

Mr. Enpecque

Supt Hicks Confident County Will Go Dry

George W. Hicks of South Bend district superintendent of the Anti Saloon league met in the Monger building with local optionists and Anti Saloon league members. He expressed hope the dry forces win the local option election set for March 25.

George W. Hicks South Bend Anti-Saloon League Mr. Hicks Rev. Spear Monger C. C. Raymer

Dr Williams Pink Pills use cases and safety claim

The ad claims Dr Williams Pink Pills were once a private prescription and are now sold generally with no usage directions. It states the pills are safe and free of opiates, intended for anemia related blood thinning, rheumatic impurity, weak nerves in neuralgia and partial lethargy.

Williams

Oldest U S ex governor ill at 96 in Brattleboro

Former Vermont governor Frederick Holbrook, 96, is dangerously ill with bronchitis at his home in Brattleboro. The article notes his status as one of three surviving wartime governors and mentions peace efforts in Central America. Also reported is the conviction of Lieut Arnold of the Belgian army for Congo village burnings and related crimes, sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Honduras Guatemala Salvor Costa Rica wAmerica Frederick ‘Holbrook Vermont United Brattleboro Arnold Congo Elkhart Thirteenth District Chas. W. Miller Goshen United States Mary Hanly United States Senate Beveridge Dry Miller Beveridee Washington Taft Indianapolis Senate

Miners Elect Officers in Indiana District Meeting

Terre Haute Indiana March 10 United Mine Workers district 11 elected officers for the coming year Frank Ramage Knightsville W P Rollins Linton G W Lackey Duger Charles Fox Terre Haute James O Laughlin Evansville J W Bicknell sub district 2 James Shiel Linton sub district 3 John Dooley Clinton sub district 4 Saginaw Mich March 10 I S McCullough Bay City recently elected vice president presiding annual Michigan district convention opened yesterday thirty five locals represented

Terre Haute Ind United Mine Workers of America Frank Ramage Knightsville International W. P. Rollins Linton G. W. Lackey Dugger Charles Fox James O'Laughlin Evansville J. W. Bicknell James Shiel John Dooley Clinton Saginaw Mich I. S. McCullough Bay City United Mine Workers’ Association Michigan

John H. Van Dyke Dies Former Northwestern Mutual President

John H. Van Dyke of Milwaukee died last night after a short illness. He led Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company as president from 1874 and was a prominent lawyer in the state serving as counsel for the firm after retirement.

Milwaukee Mar John H. van Dyke Northwestern Mutual’ Life Insurance Company

Advocates of constitutional prohibition win in House

Des Moines Iowa March 10 Advocates of constitutional prohibition secured a clear victory in the house defeating the motion to recommit the resolution by twenty votes.

Des Moines

Markets Report From Chicago And New York on March 9

Chicago wheat prices firm with gains for May and July contracts and mixed components for spring wheat and hard patents. Corn and oats move lower or steady while butter eggs and potatoes show varied retail and wholesale pricing across dairy and produce lines. New York round of flour notes and spot markets reflect steady rye and barley with mild shifts in cornmeal and oats futures.

Chicago Minnesota New York Duluth

Live Stock Prices in Chicago Market Report

Live stock prices for cattle and calves in Chicago on March 9 show ranges for prime steers at 6.25 to 7.35, medium to good at 5.50 to 6.23, and common to fair at 4.25 to 5.50. Yearlings 5.25 to 6.15, cows and heifers 3.40 to 5.65, stockers 2.50 to 4.75, feeders 3.75 to 5.50, with butchers at 2.96 to 3.589. Heavy packing steers around 6.50.

Chicago Ge Rae Horny SG Butchers Stevan

Police Capture Two Daring Boy Fugitives at Franklin

Indianapolis dispatch reports brothers Robert and James Baughman known as the boy post office robbers were captured at Franklin Indiana this morning after a daylight jail breakout yesterday. They are jailed awaiting further proceedings.

Franklin Ind Indianapolis Robert James Baughman

Revival baptism tragedy at sea near Indiana Harbor church

At First Church of Christ in Indiana Harbor a revival led by Rev Beckham and George Reinhart caused converts to demand immediate baptism. Arthur Weigher and the minister were swept by a heavy wave in Lake Michigan as they attempted baptism, both rescued but near drowning.

Hammond Doolittle George A .S Reinhart Indianapolis Church of Christ Indiana Harbor S Beckham Arthur Weigher

Davis, Toledo pioneer, dies after long illness

The death ends the life of Mr. Davis a longtime Toledo resident and former grocer clerk. He traced a colorful frontier path from Indiana to California and Australia before returning home. Survived by sons Henry P. Davis and William S. Davis and sister Mrs Lizzie McGuire of Omaha Nebraska. Funeral arrangements unsettled with possible Thursday or Friday services.

Les Me Serie Ake Indiana Russell Davis Charles Greene Miles Hikhart Sacramento Cal California Panama Isthmus New York William S.davis Toledo Lizzie, McGuire Omaha Neb Margaret Davis Ezra Davis Nancy Luther New York State Mr.Davis

Ex-Gang Member Rogers Arrested for Intoxication in Elkhart

Thomas Rogers once tied to the Allison gang was taken in by police after a night arrest in Elkhart. Described as a former desperado now aged, he recalled past incidents with patrolmen and had prior arrests for holding up a shoe shop and intoxication. He was fined $1 and costs but could not pay and returned to jail.

Thomas Rogers Rogers Whiteman Elkhart Clark’ Hospital Pearce Fiz Wayne Jess Sholding Fedder John Hughes

Court signals quick end to $29 million Standard Oil suit

Chicago march 9 predictions spread that the famed 29 million Standard Oil case will be thrown out as Judge Anderson rules the government's case stalls. He says the bill of particulars forces proof of intent by Illinois classification, which the circuit court says cannot sustain. Jefferson City Missouri also turns down partnership modification while other rulings delay ouster.

Chicago Standard Oil Anderson Standard Oil Company Circuit Court’ of Appeals Circuit Court of Appeals Jefferson City Supreme Coat of Missouri Today Standard Hagerman

City Car Collides With Delivery Wagon in City Street

A horse owned by Elkhart Packing Company and driven by A W Smith was struck by a city interurban collision near Marion and Main streets. The horse was dragged with minor injuries. Smith and another driver reported the motorman failed to signal.

Elkhart A. W. Smith Marion Smith Davis Ting

Name on Knife May Identify Dead Stranger

The dead man found near a Lonh? Latke Shore train may carry a bone handled pocket knife with a possible name. The body is at Mishawaka morgue awaiting burial if no relatives claim him.

Osceola Itv Mishawaka - Morgue Aiewy

Snake Snoke in Elkhart Inquest and Arrest Feared for Family Safety

The case centers on a local man named Snoke a powerful figure accused in an inquest at Justice Brumbaugh's office. He allegedly promised large sums for a Presbyterian church project while bills flooded in, leading to intervention by Constable Greenwood Sheriff Ziesel and officers. Snoke resisted but agreed to go after being shown a warrant.

Wien Tha A.mew Presbyterian Son Office of Justice Brumbaugh Dr. Haywood J. A. Work Snake Longcliff Greenwood Elkhart Coley Robbins Mr. Snoke Ziesel Pearce Snoke Big Four

First arrest under city dog muzzle ordinance

Knowles Charlwood of 1017 South Main Street was arrested on a warrant issued by Adrian Peoples for violating the muzzle rule. Charlwood surrendered at the police station after being bitten by a dog he owned but was not injured due to wearing heavy shoes. He was released after 30 days if no further trouble occurs. The arrest marks the first under the new ordinance as police tighten enforcement and continue the unmuzzled dog crackdown.

Knowles Charlwood South Main Street Adrian Peoples Eden Charlwood Peoples Clarlwood Silvers

Woodmen of the World convene in Houston for biennial session

The seventh biennial convention of the Woodmen of the World and the State Grove of the Wood Circle gathers in Houston drawing thousands of Texas members. The opening session at the Auditorium featured greetings before the two bodies moved to an executive session.

Houston Texas State Grove

Walley Heads to Chicago Amid Unclear Morning Visit

Fragmentary OCR text shows Charles Walley heading to Chicago for an unclear morning visit spanning several weeks, with limited readable context on purpose or outcome.

Charles Walley Chicago

End of Standard Oil Trial Marks Ignominious Defeat

Chicago March 10 The second trial of the Standard Oil case ended at noon with a not guilty verdict. The jury following Judge Andersons instructions wiped out a 29 million dollar fine and appears to quash all remaining indictments related to shipments from Illinois. District Attorney Wilkerson signaled the government rests as the court declared acquittals for the defendants.

Chicago Anderson Illinois Wilkerson

Benton Harbor visitors to stay a week or two

Mrs. Donaldson wife of Dr. Donaldson and her sister Mrs. Ellison of Benton Harbor visit old acquaintances for a week or teen days. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Coley will entertain the visitors.

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Berlin Hicks Indiana and Tician High Court Third Ward Allison Gang K. Charlwood Roosevelt Judge Landis Scatt Germany Darmstadt E. de Miller Hamilton Carhart
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