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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1907

Page

4

Party pledges in Indiana election debate

The Huntington News Democrat surveys Indiana state party pledges. It asks if Republicans redeemed key promises on two cent railroad rates public funds deposit and insurance legislation. The piece notes partial steps and Governor Hanly vetoes, leaving no insurance reform passed.

Democratic Party of Indiana Republican Party Republican Republican ‘Party Eia Taos Hanly Thexanti Billheimer Indiang Sandy Governor’s Huntington” ‘News-Democrat

Train wreck delays two main lines near Walls

An early morning collision and derailment damaged the light engine No 5797 and caboose, injuring Conductor Carpenter and Brakeman Berger while blocking both tracks. Engineer Christopher escaped serious harm as wrecking crews and Dr Meyer attended the scene. Passenger trains were delayed until tracks cleared about 7:10 yesterday.

Hill West Hen Elkhart Enerewace William Meyer Ihe Company LaPorte Christopher Harry Massey Carpenter S. H. Berger Chicago

Kendallville Receives New Lake Shore Freight Agent

A. J. Chappell succession ends as J A Shaffer becomes Lake Shore freight agent at Kendallville. M J Virgil, acting agent after Chappell’s death, departs for Bristol to start his own business. Shaffer has 10 to 12 years’ service, formerly at Otsego Michigan. The Lake Shore wrecker was summoned to a Western division station today for a minor incident. BE R Wright, Round House Foreman chief clerk, is sick. John Connolly resigns from the Round House store department.

A. J. Chappell Kendallvile Lake Shore J .A. Shaffer M. J. Virgil Her Chappell Bristol Mr. Shaffer Lake Shore Company Otsego, Mich Wrecker BE. R. Wright Round House Foreman

Police Report On Attempted Break-In At Residence

Police say two men attempted to break into a residence during a night hours incident. No injuries reported. Officers canvassed the area and secured the scene for further investigation.

Jessy

Easter Dance at Dreamland with Orchestra

Easter Saturday night social at Dreamland features the Dreamland Orchestra under manager G. S. Rice. Local postings list clerks wanted at Lion Store Goshen and Baldwin Electric Carpet Cleaning Works. misc notices about sales and services appear alongside a note on Goldie's painting ordered by the Japanese government for Tokyo Public Library.

Dreamland Orchestra Goldie F. St. Francis Xavier Japan China London Public Library Tokio

Morrissey to Visit Chicago Over Railroad Strike Vote

Cleveland reported Grandmaster P H Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen will come to Chicago early next week to supervise a canvass of the strike vote by 200 trainmen and conductors. Officials deny any binding vote or wage offer agreements amid machinists seeking higher pay and union committees meeting at Briggs House to set wage scales.

Linois Pha Morrissey Cleveland Reseolep Ae Asseis Briggs House

Harriman Statement Cited In Newspaper Turmoil

Fragmented OCR notes quote Harriman addressing John D and a railroad claim. The text references a sensational front with alleged federal interference and a March date, but clarity is limited by garbled wording.

Oil Blast Ravages Atlantic Refining in Point Breeze

A March 1924 Philadelphia oil explosion at Atlantic refining works injures many workers and firefighters. The blaze, burning oil across the site, causes extensive damage and about a million dollars in property loss.

Philadelphia Atlantic Refining Works Point Breeze

Honduras Troops Suffer Severe Defeat in Nicaragua

Fragmentary dispatch from Managua reports Honduran forces badly beaten in a ground assault near Namazique with hundreds killed or wounded. The mixed transmission notes strong Senegalese defense and high casualties amid chaotic clashes.

Managua Nicaranca Namazique Senna Jaya

Trials of Union: George Co. 5 and Harry Brown Former Employees

The report notes a trial of George Co. 5 and Harry Brown, former Chicago Supply Co. employees, arrested for assault and battery. Proceedings are set for this afternoon at the courthouse.

of. George Harry, Brown Chicago Supply “Co

President’s editorial stance on railroad policy and land issues

President prepares remarks for the National Editorial Association on railroad policy. Indiana claim investigates heirs to Ft Wayne land. Funeral noted for Brig Gen John Moore born 1826 Bloomington. South Dakota land frauds probe linked to Rep Mann. Elliott's pending position referenced.

Indiana Indian Bureau Dayton Ft. Wayne Moores John Moore Army Moore Bloomington Ind Indiana University Army of the Potomac Cleveland Teason of South Dakota Mann Illinois Iit Eee Coe I Crawford James United States Flliott Elliott

Mysterious Tooth Extraction Reported After Dream Episode

A report describes a man who dreamed of pulling a tooth and awoke to a missing ivory tooth. He recalls a fight and losing teeth in the altercation. He searched the area, found the tooth this morning, and pondered how the extraction occurred.

A Anderson

Fishermen fined in Elkhart river case and more warrants

John Doe and Carl Bierman pleaded guilty in Justice Brumbaugh's court to illegal fishing at the Elkhart river dam and were fined 30.50 each. Engineer Jack O Reilly also paid the same fine. Authorities note at least a dozen warrants and arrests are likely for other fish law violators.

John Doe Carl’ Bierman Emil Bierman Brumbaugh Elkhart Jack O' 'Reilly

Forger Captured After Quick Police Chase

A suspect identified as Morgan of Daxville, Til, was caught after attempting to cash a forged check at the National Exchange Bank. He fled when the cashier called police, with firemen assisting in the pursuit.

Anderson Will Morgan Daxville Til Jexchange Bank

Indictments Filed Over Newherb Insane Asylum Inquiry

The grand jury in Cleveland on March 2 filed six indictments linked to the Newherb insane asylum investigation. The charges listed are assault.

Insane Asylum Cleveland

Ice Cream Factory and Creamery Planned on San Pedro Street

William Leininger completed plans for a new ice cream factory and creamery at San Pedro Street. The 40 by 150 foot building may rise two to three stories with potential separate contracts or in-house construction.

William.Leininger San Pedro

Crawford Must Fish or Cut Batt in Lands Scandal Inquiry

Washington commission er Ballinger of the general lands office says Governor Crawford of South Dakota must respond within sixty days to disprove charges recently made public by Representative Mann of Illinois that Crawford’s lands were obtained through fraud. If no satisfactory answer is produced, patents held by the governor will be cancelled.

Crawford Washington Er Ballinger General Lands Office South ‘Dakota Mann Finois

Baltimore and Ohio settles Woodville wreck deaths

LaPorte Indiana reports the Baltimore and Ohio railroad settled three deaths from the Woodville wreck. sixty one people died and the settlement amount was 4625 dollars.

B. GO LaPorte Ind Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Woodville

Water Shut Off For Hydrant Connection Plan

Water service will be shut off on Beardsley Avenue and nearby streets to connect a hydrant on North Street. A British consul report notes Poland and Lithuania, and a pound of tobacco suffices for 45000 cigarettes.

Beardsley Avenue Prospect Michigan Russia Poland

Elkhart Man Killed In Train Accident

A 35 year old man named Taylor from Elkhart was struck and killed while inspecting a payor wall on a railroad track. His body was moved to Russell undertaking rooms in South Bend and later shipped to Salem Chapel LaPorte county for interment on Friday after relatives arrived.

Oy Taylor Elkhart Lake Shore South Bend Russell Undertaking Rooms Michigan Street

Valley Line Route Still Undecided by Board

Reported details quote Broad Street officials and engineers saying no official decision exists on Valley Line routing. Local residents note possible extensions to Goshen or Strafford with no formal vote or announcement.

Ling Middlebury Adine Goshen Strafford Maxom Elishast Wikhart

Carroll Taken to Home in Michigan After Goshen Shooting

Charles Carroll of the Lake Shore fire department was shot by brakeman Frank Howland in Goshen weeks ago. He was moved in an ambulance to his parents home in Marcellus Michigan and then to South Bend for transportation home. Doctors say he will remain a cripple for life and it is unlikely he will appear in court Monday for Howland’s trial.

Howlands

Northern Indiana To Build Traction Line To Logan Sport

LaPorte March 37 The Mur dock syndicate announced plans to construct a traction road from La Porte to Logansport sixty miles to connect with Chicago and Indianapolis, expanding regional rail service and linking major cities.

Indiana Logan Sport LaPorte Murdock Northern Indiana’ Railway Eikhart J .Go‘shen Bend Mehigan Guy Longansport Chicago Indianapolis

Berher University Professor Mile Gertrude-Waker Passes Exams

A Berher University professor named Mile Gertrude-Waker, aged twenty six, recently passed her examinations with high distinction in physics and chemistry. Her home is described as a brick house not as durable as granite. a brick house is well constructed and may outlast granite in some cases.

Elaso Royal Wises Sthow Berher University Gertrude-Waker

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