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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

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Indiana Is Conceded By Taft Allies On Beveridge

A May 2 Washington dispatch notes Indiana has endorsed Beveridge with fellow progressive Cummins and Dolliver urging a united stance in the Republican Party. The piece argues insurgents in the House and Senate push a lines of action that resist party regulars and threaten harmony ahead of the campaign. It cites Des Moines speeches as reflecting progressive aims and hints at wider GOP tensions.

Washington Des Moines Cummins Dolliver Iowa Wiech Beveridge Senate House Indiana Wolliver

Newly Paved Street Opens to Traffic

Riverside drive from Sherman street Bridge to Lexington avenue opened to residents and the public after six months of asphalt paving. Andrews Asphalt Paving Company advances Lexington avenue resurfacing while North Main and West Simonton residents oppose a paving petition, arguing the project aims to create a speedway for test cars.

Riverside Drive Sherman Street Bridge Lexington Avenue North Main Street West Simonton Street Andrews Asphalt Paving Company

Civil War Veteran Adjudged Insane in Court

George Reddick, elderly Civil War veteran, was taken into custody by police yesterday and adjudged insane in Justice Oberholtzer's court last evening. He will be sent to the state asylum at Long Cliff after friends worried his night roaming could lead to harm.

George Reddick

Oldest Elk in World to Attend Convention

Detroit May 12 Undoubtedly the most remarkable sight in lodge rooms was Daniel O Connell aged 105 who became a member of lodge No 742 BPO Elks He born December 21 1804 in Ireland and 105 years 4 months at initiation He will attend the Grand Lodge reunion in Detroit next July and parade His weekly ten mile farm walk proves his vigor Plans honor him at a reception with Exalted Ruler Sammis and head the receiving line The Elk registry task is assigned to an expert for the Detroit gathering next July Continued on page 4.

Daniel O’connell Lammis Detroit Rilks’ Temple Owosso Michigan B.P. O. Elis Treland Grand Lodge Detroit Lodge O'Connell Sammis Mr. O'Connell Elkdom

Steamer City of Saltillo Sinks After Ice Strike Near St Louis

Thirteen passengers drown when the City of Saltillo hits an ice drift and sinks in twenty feet of water twenty-five miles south of St Louis. Recovered bodies include Mrs. Isaiah Rhea and Anna Rhea among others. four bodies remain missing. Unclear cause. engines reversed and rudder failed to save the steamer.

St. Louis City of Salttllo Isaiah Rhea Nashville Anna Rhea Baker St. Joule Joseph Harris Archie Patterson Nashvile William J. Pickett Fowler Post Lena Wall Rhea

Roosevelt Address Survives Mob Scene at Berlin University

Theodore Roosevelt spoke at the University of Berlin despite a threatened condition and throat treatment. As he left the hall crowds surged, a mounted squad with sabres intervened to rescue him. The Kaiser and Roosevelt appeared together to roaring applause.

Roosevelt Berlin Theodore Roosevelt University of Berlin Kaiser

Church Brotherhoods Form Political Club

Men of Methodist and Christian ChurchBrotherhoods unofficially endorse a plan to select and support candidates deemed purer and better. At Trinity M. I. church, Rev. R. J. Wade endorsed the action, with George Lash presiding as sixty attendees sang and the meeting opened.

Christian Church Brotherhood of Selecting Brotherhood of Trinity M. I R. J. Wade Tha George Lash Amerie Nelson

Receiver for Valley Company Makes Report

Justice Oberholtzer adopts grandson and grants permission for Goldman Company to sell Fountain assets in a court filing.

Valley Company Justice Oberholtzer Pany

Gary Baker Found Dead and Partners Missing in Indiana

Gary Indiana reports show baker Simon Nestorof found dead with his head nearly severed by an ax. Partners Dan Bonado and John Dimitra are missing along with $500. A bankruptcy report for Valley Paper Co. receiver E A Skinner details costs and fees, with court approval. Separate actions include fountain lien sale approval and divorce suits involving Alexander Anderson and Charles Miles.

Gary, Ind Simon Nestorof Dan Bonado John Dimitra E. A. Skinner Valley Paper Co van Fliéet Superior Court J. L. Harman

Father Joins Son in City Stoneyard

W A Myers senior and his son were jailed after a drunken episode on Marion street. Myers senior pleaded guilty to drunkenness and was fined and sentenced to the stoneyard alongside his son, who was arrested Tuesday night on his wife’s complaint. Officer Leachman observed the intoxicated arrests as the South Bend car arrived.

W. A. Myers, Sr Leachman Myers South Bend Marion Street W. A. Myers, Jr Myers, Sr

Weather: frost likely tonight and Friday conditions

Weather summary notes fair conditions with frost likely tonight and Friday. Historical record lists past twenty four hours including highest temperatures and overall weather patterns.

Link recounts Lorimer cash gift in U S Senate vote

Representative Michael Link testifies before a special grand jury about payments related to Lorimer's Senate election. He says Ice O Neill Browne gave him 1000 dollars and Robert B R Wilson 400 dollars as shares of a corruption fund after a ride arranged by a lumberman and a merchant in May 1909.

Illinois Lorimer Lee O'Neill Browne House Robert KE. Wilson Link Chicago Michael Link William Lorimer United States Ice O'Neill Browne St. Louis Robert BR. Wilson Southern Hotel Senator Lorimer Albert J. Hopkins Aurora Springfield Mike

Enveloped in Flames Powder Explodes in Waste Fire

Mrs S B Hively of 902 Middlebury street burned when hashhem powder paper exploded while she burned waste at the rear of her home. She escaped major injury after a flash of fire enveloped her, burning her hand and arm. neighbors aided but she avoided further harm.

S. B. Hively Middlebury Street

Elkhart Couple Wed in County Seat City

After obtaining a marriage license in the circuit court at Goghen today Maggie V Ball and Lester G Hower both of Elkhart were married there.

Elkhart Goghen Maggie V. Ball Lester G Hower

Indiana School Census Shows Decline In Most Counties

Indiana state reports nineteen of twenty four counties with fewer school age children than last year. Huntington Wabash and Hancock show the largest losses while Lake County gains 1208 boosting totals. Hammond Gary Whiting and Mastt Chicago contribute gains to offset declines. Ft Wayne maintains higher child counts than Hammond Gary area.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Robert J. Aley Huntington County Wabash Hancock Lake County Gary Chicago Hammona Alien County Schoo Ft. Wayne State Board of Education Hammond Whiting Mast T Hicago

Elkhart Bridges to Get Board's Attention

Elkhart bridge issues will be reviewed by the county council and board of county commissioners in Goshen on May 23. The Elkhart board of public works requests reinforcement of the Lexington avenue bridge with steel stringers and footed with crossed wood blocks, and other bridge matters from across the county will also be discussed.

Elkhart County Council Board of County Commissioners Goshen

Dandelion Recipes Gain Favor With Doctors And Housewives

The article notes that dandelions are valued not as weeds but for health benefits and culinary use. Chicago experts Miss Elizabeth Mace and Miss Ruth Hagarty share several recipes to prepare dandelions in salads, greens, and soups, including yolk and dandelion preparations and a creamed dandelion dish.

Elizabeth Mace Ruth Hagarty Chicago

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Patters” Will Eng Taft Hoosier State Ington Illinois Senate City of Saltillo Mississippi Kais Teddy Africa Federation For Investigation Men of Methodist Church Indorse Skinner Ily Goldman Com Gary. Baker Steel City van Fleet Will Seli VanFleet American Soda Fountain Company Goldman Drug W.E. Wider Alexander Anderson Clarissa Anderson James C. Dixon Montreal Canada R. ‘E. Proctor Proctor Charles C. Miles Emma Miles Marshall ‘County Plymouth Chester Barry Eye Arms of Law THE Weather United States Senate S. B Cape Indianapolis Ind Elkhart County
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