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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

8

Federal Tribunal Issues Temporary Restraining Order in Missouri River Case

A Chicago federal court granted a temporary restraining order against the Interstate Commerce Commission blocking its rate order on Missouri River railroads. Judges say the ruling could impede nationwide rate reform and raise questions about undue discrimination between cities including Chicago and Pittsburgh. The decision notes potential market advantages for Missouri River cities and calls for a fact statement to expedite a possible permanent ruling.

Commission Rock Island Missouri River Middle West Chicago St. Paul St- Louis Misouri River Mississippi River Minneapolis Great Lakes

Appointment Rumors Reach Rail Circles in Indiana

Rail circles report A M Bickel may succeed Dr. Chas M Hiserbeiss as Elkhart postmaster amid strong backing from his Taft Sherman Railroad Club colleagues. Beveridge outlines federal patronage plans while noting eight year limits and pending term expirations for district offices including U S marshal Petit and others.

A. M. Bickel Shore Michigan Scputhern Chas M. Hiserbeiss Elchast de Bickel Washington Baveridge Indiana United States Bop Petit Terhi Joseph Beous ‘Real Reyes Evansville South Berd Goshen Elkhart Beveridge H.C. Petit Joseph B. Kealing Jana R. Bennell

Buchter Sues for Divorce and Alimony in Superior Court

Jenkie Buchter files for divorce from Jacob C. Buchter in the superior court and seeks $1,000 alimony. The complaint alleges he forced housework during illness after surgery, leading her to leave, return, and endure further illness and another operation under the same treatment.

Jenkie Buchter Jacob C. Buchter

Engineer at Work on East Jackson Street Crossing

Herald Kieth, engineer of the St. Joseph Valleine, in the city for a modern survey of the Jackson street crossing with the EMcoart & Western railroad. He took profiles and data for drawing plans and flags to be used at the crossing of the Joust Jackson street car line.

Herald Kieth

Infamous Circular Critique Sparks Elkhart Debate

A local column attacks C L Peirce Jr for funding a boycott of Truth newspaper and accuses him of discrediting a well established firm. The piece condemns aggressive political influence and urges business leaders to reject efforts to stir public hostility toward honest reporting.

C. L. Peirce, Jr Raye Truth Peirce Pairee Elkhart Treuth Goby Péirce Corre Spoudente Plein Pyas Eikhart Pmd Cer Bain Nkiver Sidnay’s

Roosevelt Actions Boost for Gompers

Denver observers say President Roosevelt snubbed Samuel Gompers by not inviting him to a White House dinner. The move is viewed as strengthening Gompers bid for re election as head of the federation, with delegates noting it could have sparked internal opposition.

Denver Col Roosevelt Samuel Gompers White House Federation Gompers

Clark Held On Felony Charge In Umbrella Theft Case

Clark faced a preliminary hearing after being charged with feloniously carrying away a finger ring and stealing a watch and umbrella. He pleaded guilty to related counts and was bound over to the superior court. bond set at 500 dollars. The missing umbrella was traced to a cellar near the YMCA building, and the watch to Ira Kauffman’s home.

Clark S. iMarorie Tio Avas Gostren Jefferson Street Silvers Wwabrelltrami Ira Kauffman Third Street Hazel Hauffman Robbins Wagner Mary Chatterdon South Second Street

Carmack Memorial Day Announced

Nashville Tenn November 11 A memorial service planned state wide will be held Sunday in every city to honor the late Senator Carmack and supporters of his policies regardless of party affiliations.

Nashville Tenn Carmack

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Federal Tribunal Missouri Grosscup, Seamtan and Baker Federal Court Cision Interstate Commerce Commission Shor MvEriends Mr. Bickel East Jackson Street Disturber Cravenette Hale Renee Diesel
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