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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
2
Ex city judge Charles S. Henderson received a one to five year prison term after pleading guilty to embezzlement involving funds from a ward. In Middlebury, Charles Lehman faced trial for alleged theft from Bontrager General Store amid claims of conspiracy and calls for a new Elkhart county court house to be built locally.
Van Fleet and Van Fleet sue Harry H. Snell and others to reach trust funds. Snell borrowed 700 dollars, gave a note secured by stock in a lumber company. Judgment for 1,000 dollars is demanded.
Last night marshal Vesey found a woman on J. C. Beck Sr.'s back porch in an intoxicated state. She was given transportation and sent to Bikbart after asking to go there.
In St. Louis on March 19 Judge George Young for the defendant resumes the general detailing of the government's case. He argues the merger was not to restrain trade or interstate commerce and may reduce freight rates on some commodities to the northwest.
Rome reports the pope, ill for several days with a cold and weakness, is better this morning though still weak. He insists on resuming audiences, saying he is so used to his life that he cannot change and will die in the harness.
The attorney for Mrs Hull mother of Mrs Burdick said today she is not injured but merely nervous from the strain of the past two weeks after reports last night.
Liverpool reports King Edward's health is not as good as it could be. A tired look is seen on his face in a March update from The Post describing his condition and state of health.
A fire at the Leighton Shoe factory in Pepperill Massachusetts destroyed the plant this morning, causing an estimated loss of 300000 dollars.
In Berlin today the Imperial Chancellor reiterated that Germanys move against Venezuela was not aimed at territory but to settle the claim. He noted the difficulty was worsened by the debtors unreliability and by nonsensical stores spread by the New York Herald.
East Port La March 19 A member of Ira Sankey's household says the famous evangelist is very low and a fatal culmination of his illness would not surprise.
The fragmented notice hints at a push to relocate a courthouse from Goshen to a new site named Hikhart. Readable bits suggest community debate and local officials weighing the cost and logistics of the proposed move.
Fort Wayne prosecutor E. V. Emrick, visiting Elkhart, hunted with Sheriff Stout and shot sixteen ducks. He found two hung in a yard, then discovered over a dozen Plymouth Rock chickens stolen at night. A noon bicycle crash on St. Joe boulevard damaged his front wheel, which later disappeared. Police were informed and the wheel was found at a Lakeside butcher shop. ducks and chickens remain missing.
Citizens protest a joint Elkhart Kosciusko county ditch project arguing it will flood land and damage property. A remonstrance could not be filed as it was deemed late ahead of county commissioners meeting.
Judge Charles Henderson pleaded guilty in circuit court yesterday and faces one to five years in the state prison at Michigan City for his offense. He was fined one dollar instead of up to one thousand, and is disfranchised for one year. The ward’s funds were used for private purposes. the bondsmen are the losers. Henderson and Pete O’Neal will likely be taken to Michigan City together.
A Cuban minister urged President Palma to call an extra session of congress to ratify amendments to the Cuban reciprocity treaty. Ratifications must occur by March 31, requiring the treaty to be sent to Havana and a special Cuban session. Senate changes raise fears the treaty may be killed.
A Washington express runs with flames and a trailing fire after the cab loses control near Metuchen New Jersey. The engine and tender ignite but passengers and crew act quickly to stop the train using the whistle and emergency brake rope, averting disaster.
Ole Olson a wealthy Swedish farmer hanged for murdering his daughter ahead of her wedding. The noose misadjusted, knot slid under the ear tearing a large hole. blood drenched the body and spectators as the trap sprung in early morning.
Three women were instantly killed and a fourth fatally injured while walking from Pawtucket toward Phillipsdale on the New York New Haven Hartford tracks. They were struck by a train and by another as they tried to avoid an approaching train.
The Memphis river climbed a tenth of an inch during the night, contrary to official predictions. Flood conditions persisted as authorities monitor rising waters and related impacts.
The Elkhart Power Company filed a mortgage with the St. Joseph County recorder for 600000 dollars. The lien is in favor of the Van Norden Trust Company of New York and the document spans 136 pages of printed matter.
The Purdue faculty suspends four sophomores for one year for secretly organizing a prohibited banquet. Remaining class members face probation. A record of censure is noted for each student and parents will be informed. Investigation continues into freshmen involvement.
Creditors in the Sam Lewis failure at Goshen declined a 25 cent on the dollar settlement offer. Negotiations for a settlement are ongoing as talks continue.
Ella Johnson sues Peter Johnson in a contested divorce trial in St. Joseph. The case recalls a prior sensational arrest linked to Peter Johnson, involving trackmaster David Melrose and Big Four personnel, with Johnson’s wife at the center of the affair.
The Goshen Democrat reports that Saturday Gardner and Elliott sold a 1,600 pound draft horse to the Ohio Glass Company of Toledo. They claim their order for a car shipment was ignored and the animal was taken to Elkhart overland and shipped from there.
Christian Hawk aged 69 died yesterday of heart failure at his home about three and a half miles southeast of New Paris. He leaves a wife and one son G. W. Hawk about twenty years old.
Elkhart man Christian Shirk died Thursday evening at his home ten miles southeast of Mishawaka of pneumonia at age 80 years six months and 28 days. He leaves five sons Amos Mishawaka Jacob Elkhart Isaac south of Mishawaka Joseph and Frank in the west and two daughters Frances at home and Mrs Sirus Willson of Nappanee. Funeral was at Olive church Elkhart county at 1 pm with Rev Shank officiating. Interment in Olive cemetery.
The American Red Cross board decided to depose Clara Barton from active leadership and appoint Rear Admiral Varney surgeon general of the navy as her successor. Barton will become honorary president for life to restore harmony in the organization.
Memphis reports the crest of the flood has passed with relief felt locally and northward as high waters recede north of the city. The situation below remains critical and officials anticipate heavy strain on levees between Memphis and Vicksburg over the next forty eight hours.
A major pipe failure in Wheeling West Virginia leaves about fifty thousand residents without adequate protection and water from the city reservoir. The situation is dangerous and prompts emergency measures.
Fragmentary OCR shows a reference to a misdemeanor and a $5,000 figure. The readable bits suggest a legal or financial matter but lack full context, names, dates, or jurisdiction.
The Elkhart appellate court affirmed the circuit court in Floran B Stutsman vs Frieda Stutsman but cut alimony from 1000 to 500 dollars. The ruling held alimony amounts in fault-based divorces rest with trial court discretion, reviewable on appeal for manifest abuse. The case notes the husband’s assets were minimal and income about 50 dollars monthly.
Ecker age 33 and Shaner age 18 pleaded guilty to larceny in burglarizing the Bontrager store in Middlebury. Judge Ferrell sentenced Ecker to ten days in jail and a $10 fine. Shaner received a suspended sentence. Ecker supports his mother.
An Elkhart justice of the peace found Harry Green guilty in a case charging carrying concealed weapons. The defendant appealed the judgment.
The state dismissed the case against Clyde Shaum after dinner yesterday and he was discharged. The court noted Shaum would instruct the jury to find for the defendant if he could show authority to act for his father in ordering trespassers off. Prosecutors Hile and Burris agreed dismissal was prudent. Attorneys Deah & Deah represented Shaum.
Several deeds recorded include Martha Hall to William Christler in Hikhart services, Amanda J White to James Weikel for land in Osolo, and Emma Westlake with husband to Ora G Curtis. Other transfers involve Concord township Goshen and Elkhart parcels with prices from $1 to $1600.
March 21 reports a Cardiff mine disaster that killed nine men and wrecked the works. Reclamation has begun but few workers can be employed as about 300 miners have left. The village of 2 000 residents may seem lifeless until mines reopen.
The commission urges a nine hour workday for per diem miners and weighing coal by lineal measure where possible. It favors miners on the wage issue and rejects union recognition, with a three year effect and local arbitration for disputes. Institutions such as weighers would be funded by miners.
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