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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

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Court feud over Elkhart tribunal ends with no support

Elkhart Goshen lawyers dispute abolishing Elkhart superior court amid county separation talks. County Attorney J Gattshall cites two paths to end the Elkhart court, but Goshen citizens and Elkhart bar doubt the move will gain backing.

Gattshall Goshen St. Joseph County Superior Court Elkhart Couunty Elkhart County General Assembly St. Joseph Gosnen South Bend Ellkhart LaGrange County LaGrange Steuben Smaler Eco Soin Nantes

Lake Shore officials inspect total plant in city

A Lake Shore delegation from Cleveland arrived in three private cars for a general inspection of the total plant. The group included G R Cleveland A I S Ingalls and J J Bennett with several officials. A requisition committee formed but no definite plans emerged amid increased official activity. The party had met in Chicago prior to the morning departure.

G. R. Cleveland A. i S. Ingalls J. J. Bennett J. P. Murphy Collinwood J. C. Denny G. R. Ingersoll J. R. Horgan BH. A. The2d Walter Gravitt John Werley Chicago

Oldest Resident of Nappanee Reaches Milestone Birthday

John S. Oswalt is the oldest resident of Nappanee and recently celebrated his 0th birthday. Born in Pennsylvania in 1818, he settled near Millwood south of Nappanee 45 years ago. He remains in good health and attributes his longevity to a clear conscience and loyalty to the Democratic ticket.

John S. Oswalt Nappanee Pennsylvania Millwood

Niney More Freight Engines Brought Into Use on Lake Shore Road

Following a forecast of rising business on the Lake Shore and other roads, nine more large freight engines were taken from storage today, bringing the total to thirteen in less than a week. A railroad man said that with severe weather approaching, all stored engines will likely be used to handle trains.

Lake Shore

Railroad Seeks Factory Information Across Lines

G A Henry, Big Four ticket agent, received a message from E J Dowie, NY Central industrial agent, asking the number of vacant factory buildings in the city. Similar inquiries went to agents at every NY Central station. The aim is to gauge the impact of the financial downturn and aid local business leaders seeking new enterprises.

G. A.’ Henry Big Four E. J. Dowie New York Central Lines New York Central

Balkan tensions rise as Montenegro arms surrounding town

Vienna reports the Balkan situation worsens as Montenegro distributes arms to adults near Mount Loveca. Three thousand Montenegrins reportedly set up in the area and trained weapons toward the Austrian town of Cattaro, signaling a mounting threat.

Vienna Balkan Mount Loveca Cattaro

Chicago Forger Faces Hidden Fortune In Disgorgement Push

Chicago on November 19 reports Peter Van Viis singen, the confessed forger of mortgages totaling over 750000, sent to prison today. Authorities believe he hoarded substantial assets and have secured two additional indictments to pressure him to disclose them.

Chicago Peter van Viissingen

Comet Commander of No 19 Illinois Chapter

A fragment mentions Commandery No 19 in Illinois and a group named Comet I iT Dr er vinat, indicating organizational context within a fraternal order. The readable text points to a local unit with unclear roles or events.

Confession Hailed as Key in Lamphere Murder Trial

LaPorte Nov 19 The state aims to finish introducing evidence in the Lamphere case with his confession and new witness testimony. Sheriff Smutzer testified about the digging on Murder Hill and the ten bodies found as jurors examined items from the Gunness ruins. Prosecutor Smith detailed the fire story while defense sought to counter dope rumors about Maxson and discussed a $10,000 disappearance letter.

LaPorte Ray Lamphere Gunness Lamphere Smutzer Murder Hill Belle Gunness Weir Sonitzer Abardeen Andrew HetfSelein Smiutzer Paetie

Fragmented OCR summary of Iowa hotels and events

Fragmented OCR text references Iowa epee event daylis NOV 19 fra Chicago hotels and Alyst. Incomplete items mention day and location but lack clear actions or outcomes.

Iowa Chicago Alyst Ania

City Council Debates Police Salary Funding And 15 Minute Rail Service Petition

City council delays a police salary appropriation of 713.11 to cover two extra officers last summer and discusses revising figures before passage. A petition by 161 residents seeks return to a fifteen minute streetcar service, arguing the current twenty minute rate under the Murdock franchise satisfies riders better.

Police Board “of Works Hazelton Board of Works Dreak’s Micant Turner Metropolitan Police Police Commission Common Council Fromn Riverside Wes Murdock Thalt

Dryberg's Wounding Gives Doctors Hope

David L. Dryberg once of Elkhart, a Lake Shore brakeman, lies in Epworth Hospital after being shot during a seven man gun battle on Lake Shore tracks. He rests quietly, doctors hopeful though 48 to 60 hours are needed for a definite outlook.

David L. Dryberg Elkhart Lake Shore Epworth Hospital Dryberg H.C. Golay South Bend Golay

Elkhart Considers Pure Food Ordinance for Vendors

Local officials discuss a proposed pure food ordinance restricting street sellers of produce and farm goods. The measure would require annual licenses of 150 to 200 dollars, with fines for violations, and was referred to the city attorney for review after initial debate.

Brubaker Hartman Geraghty Perry L. Turner Fort Wayne

Five fires prompt multiple fire department responses

Five fires drew the attention of local fire departments this afternoon. The Chapman marsh blaze, burning for days, was put out after No.2 company fought it from 7 AM to noon, drawing water from Garfield Avenue and Delaware Street and laying 1200 feet of hose.

Chapman Marsh Department No.2 Garfield Avenue Delaware Barger Box Central Company Harrison Godfrey Lexington Avenue Third Jackson Streets Babcock Ceorner Plum Street

Prince Ching Death Linked to Poison Plot Rumors

Shanghai reports Prince Ching president of the Chinese board of foreign affairs died last night with speculation that a poison plot caused his death. Rumors link the Dowager Empress Yen to the illness of the new Dowager Empress Tsi An and deaths of Emperor Kuang Hsu. Washington has not confirmed the assassination claim or the Empress illness.

Manila P. I Shanghai Prince Ching Chinese Board of Foreign Affairs Yen‘onala Ethol Kuang’ Hsu Tsi An Washington State Department Yowiger

County Council to Move into Courthouse Quarters

Elkhart county council prepares a basement room east of the north entrance for its new offices. The space, vacated by Col. P H McCormack the contractor, will connect with the county commissioners court. The commissioners bought tables from I X L Furniture and chairs from Smith Clark.

County Council Elkhart County Council Court House P. ‘H. McCormack County Commissioners’ Court County Commissioners Shave I-X-L' Furniture Company Smith-Clark Company

Petition Ready in 29 Million Standard Oil Case

Washington November 19. Work of preparing the petition to be filed in the supreme court November 30 asking for a writ of certiorari in the Standard Oil 29,000,000 case has been completed and the manuscript sent to the printer today. A comprehensive brief covering the entire range of legal questions involved will accompany the petition.

Washington, D.C Supreme Court

Rockefeller Details Trust Dissolution In New York Trial

Joan D Rockefeller again on the stand in New York as the government pursues dissolution of Standard Oil of New Jersey. He is questioned by his own attorneys about the trust’s early formation and provides ready replies during the session.

New.ork Joan D Rockefelleri Standard Oil New Jersey Han The Trust

Narrow Escape as Driver and Horse Plunge Through Bridge Aperture

Samuel J. Pletcher driving onto a North Main Street bridge fell when planks were removed for repairs. He and his horse dropped into about ten feet of water from an eighteen foot gap. Pletcher was rescued by W. F. Stanton Jr. and treated at a local residence. the horse swam to safety and was later found. Witness Carter Jessup reported warning signs ignored despite lights and barricades.

Pletcher William F. Stanton, Jr Warren Hill Martin & Amidon Thumber St. Joseph Elkhart Helkhart Bridge Iron ‘Company Bugsy Carter Jessup Crawford Street Paxson Feed Jessup

Labo presen jatadimerto ge visitors

A compact report notes visitors from SGP attending a reception at a local venue. Details are sparse but emphasize cross cultural exchange and formal greetings.

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