16 May 1907
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
1
In Indianapolis the Independent Telephone Association upper house adjourned to this afternoon to vote on the Central Union consolidation proposal. The session follows a legal opinion stating the 2 cent law does not apply to interurbans, shaping the decision.
A prominent lawyer in Indianapolis argues that if the attorney general’s ruling excludes urban roads from the two cent save law, the statute becomes unconstitutional as class legislation. A federal suit is pending to test this issue.
Report from Boise says court did not convene this morning delaying evidence in the Taywood trial until next week. A rumor that Orchard is leaking down is denied.
The Presbyterian body convenes the first general assembly in over a millennium with Cumberland attendees marking a historic expansion of participation. The Columbus May 16 report notes the rare gathering as the entire denomination comes together at last.
In Indianapolis the mayor Bookwalter encounters anti labor pressure after a controversial letter. The Central Labor Union accuses him of insulting the organization and claims flags carried were only American flags. Police Chief Metzger is involved as part of the dispute.
Fragmentary notes describe a strike involving Evansville car workers. The text is garbled with repeated phrases and time markers, offering no clear details on participants, demands, dates, or outcomes.
In Goshen a prospective Elkhart groom faced a sanity challenge before marrying Mary Whitaker. Franklin Law, unable to spell his name, produced a physician’s certificate asserting his sobriety. The marriage license followed after Justice Whisler officiated. Goshen post office was fumigated due to smallpox exposure from rural carrier Frank Culps.
Police detained Daniel McMaurtin in the Lake Shore gravity wards after he tore clothes, believed dirt covered, thinking the floor was filthy. He remains in city jail hospital ward with possible transfer to Longcliff if no improvement, amid suspected intoxication related dementia.
Cass County sheriff reports capturing a horse thief identified as a suspect named Sista Behate. The case details remain sparse due to damaged text. Local authorities continue investigation and pursue charges.
Elkhart and St Joseph counties press for the new superior courts as three suits are consolidated for oral defense. Judge Van Fleet and Attorneys Turner and Parker lead the state case against the judgeship plan, with Drake Vail Salisbury Harman Hile Proctor and Baker opposing. A ruling is expected within ten days.
Robbers raided the North Webster post office last night twenty five miles south of Astor? this city. They stole mail, records and a horse reportedly used for the getaway. Postmaster Scott was notified and officials across the state were alerted.
A Jackson Michigan plea from a young girl named Mary Wagner requests clemency for John Allison jailed since 1899 for bank robbery in Michigan. The letter asserts his past innocence, notes his two year old sister, and says he has served part of his sentence, with hopes for pardon.
City council and Board of Public Works clash over funding. Council refuses extra 150 for street lights, deems 195 sufficient. Tensions rise as council questions street and water improvements and probes city projects. Local officials cite municipal code limits on council actions.
Mrs George E Vernier of Harrison Street died after suffering hours of agony from poisoning blamed on a spoonful of rough on rats. Her husband, Lake Shore engineer, was at home when she consumed the poison in a personal crisis. Daughter Mrs Silas Fisher fainted from the shock as physicians fought to save both women. The case highlights alleged use of deadly rat poison.
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