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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1906
Page
4
The Elkhart Truth explains daily publication except Sunday by Truth Publishing Co. at 308 S. Main St. with carrier or mail delivery, rates of 10 cents weekly or $5 yearly, and submission deadline of 10 o clock to ensure same day publication.
Fragmentary OCR shows contact numbers and office references. No clear news event or subjects. text largely unreadable but identifies editorial and business office phones.
J William D Hazelton manager swears the bona fide October 1906 daily truth circulation was 3299 not counting samples spoiled issues or unsold copies. Notary Louis A Dennert witnessed the oath November 5 1906 in Indiana Ilk hart County with commission expiring January 9 1907.
The Indianapolis News reports on Minnesota’s law punishing sellers and others who provide cigarettes to anyone under 18. It details penalties up to 59 dollars fines and up to 50 days in jail, plus provisions for information leading to arrests and suspending sentences for minors, underscoring a push to shield children from tobacco.
Readable OCR scraps show fragmented political coverage with uncertain phrasing about candidates and election status. No clear names or dates emerge, leaving the outcome and participants indeterminate.
In this fragment the speaker contends that officials may decline or abstain from seeking nomination under the current setup. Voters resist adding new offices to reward men who have already taken on office and can not escape it. The passage reflects public weariness with patronage and the dangers of perpetual officeholding.
The Waterlo press notes Landis lost his bid for Congress after two terms and a tangle with party politics. Voters rejected the machine influence and his promise to retire after three nominations. The piece suggests political missteps and reflects on the Landks family influence.
In Manchester the Market Street bridge returns as a late summer haunt for lovers both young and old. Couples whisper fond words while many view the spot as a threshold to matrimony, though some sidestep social scandal as married partners mingle with others nearby.
Deputy State fish and game official Edward Earle writes licenses for hunters across Indiana. About 9,000 licenses issued. law requires a $1 annual hunting license to hunt outside one’s township. Deputies like Andrew Vanderford report arrests of several hunters for Sunday activity. fines cited for Watson and Beezley cases.
A fragment notes a percentage of games worn by various bowling teams of the city in a century and Sheng. The piece references Elkhart and general sport topics without detailed results or names.
Carl Helmick seeks damages of 25500 in LaPorte circuit court in an action against the Lake Shore railroad. The plaint alleges railroad crew invited boys to hop moving trains and mishap on Sept 24, 1905 caused a leg and toe loss. Helmicks now reside in South Bend.
New York Central increases spending on the Big Four division with millions for Cairo St Louis Cincinnati and the Indianapolis to St Louis corridor. Work slated for completion by midsummer 1907 aims to match the quality of the main line and Lake Shore road, making the system among the best constructed in the central states.
Pennsylvania rails announce a new dining car concept offering passengers the choice of their serving hour with a hot freshly cooked meal on arrival. The scheme combines home meal timing with first class service and modern conveniences for travelers.
Indiana travelers are cited as a strong market for the Northern Pacific Lecture Bureau car Wonderland. Yellowstone park view lectures showed Indiana territory delivering increases over other areas, proving Indiana residents seek value for their money and travel.
A change in railroad operations boosts hostiers wages by 10 percent after engines arrive or prepare for departure. The raise targets hostlers, the workers who handle engines at round houses, prompted by a belief that English speaking men were needed in these roles.
The second transcontinental telephone line connected Mikhart and Chicaze yesterday. Lake Shore plans two lines in operation linking Chicago and New York.
Nearly the entire 1906 peppermint crop from Steuben county totaling about 10 000 pounds was sold to A J Todd of Kalamazoo Michigan at 2 16 per pound. Hinkle a Pennsylvania railroad official at Valparaiso was killed in an Italian stabbing Tuesday noon and a crowd pursued the killer to the jail as officers struggled to contain them.
Harold Guthrie democratic candidate for Huntington County auditor files a contest claiming ballots counted for rival John W. Weaver were improperly excluded. Guthrie seeks review of the election outcome and potential ballot corrections.
Mentone citizens woke to a cut telephone cable at midnight Monday triggering fears of a wholesale robbery attempt. An armed posse kept watch all night but found no robbers and the motive behind the wire cut remained a mystery.
James A. Coe a Roanoke resident died Tuesday morning from apoplexy suffered Saturday He was 70 years old and had served ten years as justice of the peace He had just been re elected to the office a week before his death.
Report notes scarlet fever epidemic in Bertien Springs has led authorities to close public schools to prevent further infections. One victim remains confined with several adults and children ill in the village, including a 53 year old plumber named Budley.
Robert T. Lincoln is re elected Pullman Company president as stockholders vote to trim a 26 million dollar melon. Western railroads plan interstate arbitration board with the ICC to settle labor disputes. A Texas union telegrapher’s son urged to join walkout. J Martin Miller warns Americans to study foreign languages carefully. Missouri lawmakers urged to crack down on lobbyists with fines and imprisonment. Mrs Bespie Rockefeller Strong dies in Cannes. Sugar company rebates under scrutiny in New York Central trial. Bishop Potter urges firmness on doctrine at the New York Episcopal convention. Roosevelt arrives at Panama Canal, welcomed by Amador and canal officials. Illinois clerk argues state railway jurisdiction over common clerks. Wisconsin officials marked for removal with new administration. Chancellor von Buelow warns Germany’s relations, Europe at peril. Western railroads halt intrastate freight after year start.
Clifford I. Mathias transfers IoT in Jelidhart to Ernestine Demske for 650 dollars. Herman E. Resbrough transfers IoI in Nappanee to William O. Yurion and Sadine A. Hines for 2500 dollars. Livorna M. Newman and husband transfer IoT in Bristol to Cyrus Kane for 300 dollars.
Elkhart County report shows two local pasters near Goshen buying large flocks of sheep in the west to feed over winter for spring market. John Clark received a shipment of 362 head from Seymour Hess at Omaha Nebraska. They plan carload shipments in the spring. W H Troyer invites the public to a chrysanthemum show at 330 South Main Street Thursday through Saturday.
A June scare in New York City claimed children were secretly murdered after minor worm and stomach illness symptoms. Parents rushed to schools until teachers dismissed pupils. warnings urged calm and noted worms as possible cause. Quaker Herb Extract advertised as a safe remedy. Community events included a penny sociable by the Rathbone Sisters and Knights of the Maccabees at local clubs.
The Bucklen bills Dolly Varden as the main attraction with Lilian Spencer in the lead. A large cast of comedians and beauties like Dolly Varden’s Miss Wells and Miss Gilmore perform. the production features Stanishius Stange’s book and Edwards music with lavish scenery and costumes.
The semi annual appearance of Lyman H Howe’s moving picture exhibition is announced for Elid hart. The program will be entirely new and varied with every seat expected to be filled. Manager Lawrie has secured the Four Bragdons to perform a concert before the first show.
Funeral for Irma V Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weaver was held Tuesday at 10 o clock. The service occurred in the family residence? county. (Note: OCR fragment. main facts preserved: deceased Irma V Weaver, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Weaver, funeral held at 10 o'clock on Tuesday.)
The Board of Public Works in Elkhart Indiana will accept sealed bids by 10 AM January 10 1907 for a 25 year water supply contract starting April 28 1909. Bids must include pricing for city and private use water fire protection plant specifications and distribution method. A certified check of 1000 dollars is required with each bid and a contract must be signed within 30 days of notice.
At the Buecklen theater next week a real volcano will be featured in a moving picture exhibit by Jolkhart and traveler Lyman H. Howe. The program includes authentic eruption scenes of Mt. Vesuvius with lava flows and crater life, plus clips of the Athens 1906 Olympic Games and Nice Carnival. Also shown are the royal wedding of King Alfonso and Princess Victoria and Burma teak wood industry footage.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Planque of 022 South Main Street yesterday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Temptine. Mr and Mrs Slaybaugh of Third Street are credited with a son born yesterday.
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