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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
1
A brief item outlines issues facing Roo and Penns as readers seek clarity on prompts and payable concerns. It notes possible remedies and questions about timely guidance from relevant authorities.
President Roosevelt arrives with Senators Knox and Penrose to dedicate the new Harrisburg state capitol. He warns that rapid industrial growth breeds evils requiring federal and state action to curb corporate power and protect public welfare.
Rev Fr Boeckelmann of St Vincent’s church Teeters between life and death after a long battle to free the church from debt. He began serving December 31, 1891 after moving from Delphi Indiana and fighting lawsuits to clear incumbrances. His vision worsened due to diabetes and he remained unable to read or write for over a year.
Grand jury returned ten true bills last evening. None target prisoners in jail. suspects unnamed. The grand jury continues in session today. Anna Minard filed for divorce from George A Minard today in local court. County commissioners appointed election inspectors for November 6.
In Philadelphia on October 4 a dismembered male infant was discovered in a box on the ninth floor store room of the Young Women’s Christian Association building. The scene revealed a tragic act connected to two women.
Geo J Foyer of United States Mica Mining Milling says South Bend plant location hinges on cheap electric power, with Elkhart offering 700 to 1 200 horsepower available from St Joseph river and Elkhart river sources. The surplus could support factory growth and lure new manufacturing to the city.
Fort Wayne and South Bend Railway Company files articles of incorporation with $2.5 million capital to revive an interurban line from Fort Wayne through Churubusco Mariam Wawasee Syracuse Milford Nappanee and Wakarusa to Mishawaka and South Bend. Judge Walter Olds acts as legal representative.
Last night the city controller was authorized to borrow 15000 to cover October bills including about 8000 from Elkhart Water Co. Notes due in seven months. An ordinance to station a flagman at the Middlebury crossing from 6 am to 12 pm daily passed two readings and laid over. An ordinance granting 103575 for next year’s expenses passed two readings and laid over. Controller Bell’s September report shows receipts 12392.73, expenditures 11508.75, balance 888.98. City Treasurer Campbell urged higher clerk hire adding 400 to 500 yearly. Public remarks noted tax rise and absent officials Hartman and Burhans.
A South Bend school tour by W. H. Mann HE. G. Machan and B. C. Godfrey with City Supt. Drake and Architect Ellwood explored lighting ventilation heating and metal lockers. The trip evaluated manual training facilities and aims to visit more cities before final Elkhart building plans.
A local Elks parade is set for this evening led by the Trumpet-Notes Band. Police expect to manage the crowd downtown and urge securing horses along the march line.
Italian quarrel over groceries ends in gunfire injuring Jamie Jim, not fatally. Police rush from town to stop a supposed war among Italians near Marion street as Dominick Frank fires three shots at Jim. The shooter fled. Frank faces garnishee action. injuries treated at South Bend facility.
affidavits by Fred Poole and John C Middleton assert city canvass figures are correct. Elkhart Water Co claims errors and Bell responds with details of methods. The exchange includes dates from 1906 and a note from Truth editor defending the report against accusations of inaccuracy.
Elkhartan may begin at IH city accord citing a 2B note.
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