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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1910

Page

5

Drunken father pleads guilty in brutal assault on wife and infant

W. A. Myers of Michigan Avenue is fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to six months in jail after an alleged drunken attack on his wife and infant. The mother testified that Myers struck her, and then rolled onto the sleeping baby, narrowly avoiding suffocation. Judge Lac rejected his plea for mercy, noting prior similar incidents and Meyers’s claims of abstinence had failed.

W. A. Meers Michigan Avenue Althovgh Alvers Myers Lac Jignor Miers Seyvs Avers Ayers Femione

Seismic Wave Supposedly Sweeps Atlantic Coast

Special reports say a seismic wave swept the Atlantic coast of the Isthmus of Panama and Costa Rica. Inhabitants are panicking as earthquake shocks continue inland.

Port Linton Panama Costa Rica

Brooklyn Tabernacle Pastor Speaks on Immortality at Memorial Hall

Albert Memorial Hall hosted Pastor Russell of the Brooklyn Tabernacle New York lecturing under the International Bible Students Association on humanity’s future life. He argued that sin brought death and that Christ’s sacrifice offers universal salvation beyond the present mortal condition.

London Eng Albert Memorial Hall Russell Brooklyn Tabernacle New York Redeemer Apostle Christ

Doctrine of Demons and the Hereafter Explored

A preacher in London argues against eternal torture and purgatory, urging study of the Bible’s teaching on death and resurrection. He rejects the idea of man’s immortality and champions God’s plan for a universal uplift, with Christ’s sacrifice offering redemption and a future transformed world.

Eden Adam Eve Jesus Christ Moses Calvary Adam Livera St. Paul Heaven Shielat Jeremiah God Jesus Christ Church of Christ

Goshen Firebug Louis Blender Charged With Arson

Louis Blender, 23, of Goshen, arrested on arson charges amid claims of a 'fire mania' that caused multiple blazes including the July 4, 1909 Bechtel barn fire in which Raymond Routsong died. Authorities seek confession. Blender may face superior court tonight. Witnesses place him entering the Goshen Rubber Company plant. torn clothes serve as evidence.

Goshen Raymond Routsong Ziesel Louis Biender Frank Blender Blender Superior Court Goshen Rubber Company Lake Shore Daniel ‘Bechtel Rubber Companys Lacey Hawks’ Furniture Company Bechtel

District Attorney Moves to Halt Papke Thomas Prize Ring

Redwood City May 11. District Attorney Bullock of San Mateo County seeks to stop the twenty five round prize fight between Billy Papke and Joe Thomas scheduled for Saturday at Coffroth arena. If halted, plans for the Johnson Jeffries championship bout appear in jeopardy.

Redwood City Bullock San Males County Billy Papke Joe Thomas Coffroth Johnson-Jeffries

Local Pythians select two sites for new lodge

The Knights of Pythias consider two desirable Marion Street sites for a new lodge building. One corner location on Marion Street is under special consideration, with undecided outcome.

Pythias Buil Mariot

Pythians to Choose Site Tonight for New Lodge Building

Elkhart Lodge No. To Knights of Pythias plans a downtown site selection tonight. Members will visit proposed properties and consider others to fit a new home with income from store and office space.

Knights of Pythyias Ite Ys Elkhart ‘Lodge Knights of Pythias

Fred Ostatag Dies at Soldiers Home Marion

Fred Ostatag aged about thirty five died at the Soldiers Home in Marion from tuberculosis after years of illness. He served in the Spanish American War and in the regular army in the Philippines. He had been living with his uncle Bert Dayhuff on Middlebury Street. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 2 PM in Marion, with Dayhuffs traveling to attend.

Fred Ostatag Elkhart Marion Bert Dayhuff Middlebury Street Ostatag Philippines August Kreuger Dayhuff

Citizens Fight Off Forest Fire Menace Save Town

From Grand Marias Michigan a special wireless message says Duluth May 11 that the town is threatened by forest fires but heroic efforts have saved the town. Residents did not sleep for 44 hours as flames approached.

Duluth

King Is Set Order Calculated to Relieve Business Distress

King approves measures to ease business distress, signaling a government plan outlined to stabilize markets and support enterprises. Officials indicate targeted relief actions include tax adjustments and liquidity support to affected firms.

Proclamation of King George Refrains Playhouses Open

London reports the accession of King George and a three day lying in state for the late King Edward. The new king orders partial reopening of playhouses to ease business stress while mourning continues. Alexandria bears up well amid health rumors, officials say.

London Edward Westminster Hall George Empire Great Britain Ireland Stock Exchange Alexandria

Michigan Fish Law Warning Issued to Anglers

A Cass county official warns anglers from Wichart and surrounding areas that taking straw bass from Michigan lakes and streams is illegal. The notice urges fishermen to avoid violations of the fish law and states that straw bass are protected until after June 20, with potential arrest and prosecution for violators.

Wichart Michigan Lakes Cass County

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