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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
1
March 26 in Indianapolis Convention Hall a turmoil erupted as anti Taggart delegate Edward B Raub was ejected by police after accusations the county vote was misreported. A brawl followed with several attendees sustaining minor injuries as officers favored Taggart.
A injunction case to stop moving city offices from the Stonex building to the Odd Fellows building will be heard tomorrow morning before Judge Dodge. Valentine Berkey is appointed guardian of Fanny Rennsberger on Lydia A. Ganger’s application with bonds set at 1000 dollars. Dwight H. Hawks named to the library board by Judge Dodge succeeding BE. A. Dausman for a three year term.
Mrs Ella Butcher of Nappanee draws attention in Chicago for advocating a plan to close State Street to traffic after 10 AM to turn it into a shopping street. A Chicago Tribune cartoon envisions the streetlock if enacted.
Veterans from both sides attended the second national encampment of the Blue and Gray Veterans Association in St. Petersburg Florida. Gen Carr of Southern Pines North Carolina presided over the opening ceremonies as March 26 events drew a good representation of Civil War veterans.
Fire destroyed the large two story frame house of Elmer Reith, east of Dunlaps, with most furnishings burned. A spark from the chimney or passing locomotive ignited the blaze, discovered by Mrs. Reith around 11 am, neighbors helped save some goods, wind aided flames, no protection beyond windmill water, home valued about 3500. Torch caused damage to W B Pratt home at Lexington Ave and Second St when timer left a lit torch near a joist. Louis Taylor saw smoke, alarms were sounded, firemen fought a hard blaze as Acting Fire Chief Wilcox criticized two men for misdirecting firefighters.
Three large firms Warren Hill Co H B Sykes & Co and Ziesel Brothers hold spring openings today. Hundreds of visitors view new seasonal merchandise with evident pleasure. Each store showcases elaborate preparations and decorations including flowers and hanging baskets to attract shoppers.
Axel P Gronquist born Sweden August 31 1829 died at 915 South Main Street at 1230 this morning surrounded by flood waters after being moved from 224 Nadell Avenue. He is survived by wife Anna a son A T of Elkhart one sister in Sweden and a brother in Norway. He came to Elkhart last August after living in Chicago prior to that time.
In Indianapolis the Democratic convention opened with a Bryan ovation and the platform introduction. Nomination details show Marshall, Slack, Go Conn among others, with contested ballots and county voting under way as party factions gather in Convention Hall.
The Platform Committee launched into a Bryan centric rally praising the Nebraskan national leader as a strong force in the world. A Bryan ovation followed as the platform urged enforcement of all laws and loyalty to the constitution.
A telegram from March 20 questions whether Central Union Construction deposited 50 000 in Palestine banks to back Irondale investors. President Hearne replies no such money or town named Irondale exists, warning the claim may be a swindle. The item comes from The Truth newspaper in Wichert.
Jas H. Wilson, a noted farmer from the Negro settlement in Calvin Township, Cassopolis Michigan, was arrested Monday for an alleged murderous attack on Har Byrd brother of Rev Shatford Byrd minister of Someitu. The incident began on the way home and Wilson is alleged to have slashed Byrd.
William E. Wider was unanimously chosen as Exalted Ruler for the coming year by Bilhart Lodge B P O Elks. James A. Beil and other officers were advanced one chair and the lodge will proceed with annual business without policy changes. Over 200 members attended the election and about 50 percent of the 700 resident members were present. Wider received the life membership card No.1 in a speech of praise by the outgoing ruler.
David Frankford aged 67 years 10 months died at his home 114 State street last night from blood poisoning. Born May 10 1840 in Ohio he moved to Indiana as a young man and served in the Civil War. Survived by wife Malissa two daughters Estella and Florence and son O L Frankford with a stay at Elkhart. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Rev Bachman officiating with Olivier Post furnishing pallbearers.
Arrangements have been made for class meetings in the Monger building. One room will be arranged for reading rest room and office or other for all class A work and committee meetings.
The report lists ballot results for Ralston Slack Marshall Kuhn and Conn across four ballots with totals such as 344 2783 210 198 133 208 and later figures 374 335 949 4138 168 87. It ends with a note that Ralston may shift support to Marshall and be nominated.
The report describes Tom Taggart signaling Ralston to withdraw after a fourth ballot during a party gathering. Delegates reacted with wild chatter as Taggart urged Ralston to bow out, citing an understanding with Steve Fleming to oppose Slack.
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