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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
6
The report describes a series of robberies and shootings in the city near Cathedral Place. A drunken soldier fired at bystanders, a drunk policeman wounded a woman, and later the same area saw military pickets accused of complicity. A nine year old girl was shot dead on her doorstep.
A Nome miner recalls a Radiac Island bear hunt where a renowned native hunter, after seeking his mother's consent, disabled a brown bear with a knife in a hand to hand encounter. The party supported the hunt, and the native returned with the pelt to Karluk in triumph.
During April 1 to August 15, 1904 about 27 000 heads of buck and birds were sold as game on the Kimberley market far above the prior period. Springbuck duiker stembuck hares korhaan redwing guinea fowl paaaw wild duck wild geese and partridges appear in the tally showing a need to curb indiscriminate slaughter.
A traveler recalls an Oklahoma to Fort Scott trip where a card peddler tried to sell a deck claiming high quality. After a bet on a full deck, the passenger discovers one card had fallen, leaving the salesman with $100 and a suspect claim.
Consul Guenther reports to the state department that Leipzig will construct the largest rail station by covered area, about 920 518 square feet, with 26 tracks. Construction costs total 50 940 000 dollars, city share 5 808 000, plus federal post office funding for a separate station to be finished by 1914.
Rev. Paul Jenkins recalls a young man aboard a Frisco train who offered him a drink from a sawn flask. The minister declined, noting the scene reflected a lack of hospitality on the journey and prompting reflections on conduct during travel.
In Springfield eight companies guard the city after Tuesday night violence in which six houses burned in the colored district. By 11:20 p m two houses burned and a dozen more were damaged as mobs attacked negro and mixed homes. George Miller avoided capture by fleeing to the city hall as his home burned. Other residences on York and Central avenues were attacked. a negro preacher Rev. John Scurry’s home was stoned and set on fire but saved by troops. Militia tightened control by two o'clock with 30 arrests. A man named John Pierpont was shot. Martin M. Davis, a railroad brakeman, is dying from earlier wounds. An investigation and prosecution plan is established, with a mass meeting to address root causes.
The property was transferred to the memorial association six years ago with a stated obligation to improve grounds and keep the premises in repair. No such work has been done despite reports of a $1,500 balance. If the memorial association dissolves, the Spencer County Club of this city, formed by former Spencer County residents, may take over.
Richmond Indiana February 25 Chaulies E Shiveley has returned from Cuba where he served as supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias He is health improved and amid rumors he may seek the Republican state convention attorney general post He said he is considering it but not ready to commit yet Friends expect a formal announcement soon.
Noblesville Indiana February 28 James Parks narrowly escaped death while playing ghost with friend Harry Simmerman. When a coffin moved the second time Simmerman fired both shotgun barrels at the coffin. Parks opened the lid and leapt out, escaping unhurt though the coffin sides were perforated.
All efforts to save the fair grounds failed as receivers move toward sale. Gossip shifts to turning the property into a city park with several citizens likely to take over to hold until a final decision on a future fair.
Jeffersonville Indiana February 28 Judge Benjamin Lindsey of Denver Colorado spoke to inmates at the Indiana reformatory outlining his method of sending boys to reform schools without escort, noting he has seldom departed from this practice and has never been deceived in his man.
Sherman Havens, a farmer from Shelbyville Indiana, was attacked by two highwaymen while returning home. He used his whip to escape, wounding one assailant, then bolted to his barn and later repelled a second assault, escaping unharmed to his house.
Richmond Indiana February 28 Indiana novelist Charles Majors author of When Knighthood Was in Flower has been linked to a Democratic bid in the Sixth district against James F Watson Majors telegraphed that he would not accept any office or nomination for any office.
Laporte Ind Feb 28 G F Birdsey of Detroit has spent weeks probing charges of political activity against several northern Indiana postmasters. It is stated that many officials investigated must provide a satisfactory explanation or face consequences.
Evansville Indiana February 28 Col Schroeder who has represented Van derburg county in the state Legislature for several years is a candidate for reelection. The article notes his continued service and local political context.
A testimonial from Mrs Amelia Hall of Norwich County describes severe weakness after grip and states Dr Williams Pink Pills restore strength and health. The ad claims pills cure nervous disorders, dyspepsia, constipation, and female weakness, with guaranty of safety and no harmful ingredients. Availability through druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co. priced 50 cents per box, six for $2.50.
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