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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1906

Page

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Outlining Roo! and Penns in Penny Press

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.

Roosevelt Speech Dedicates State Capitol in Harrisburg

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.

Harrisburg Roosevelt Knox and Penrose

Priest Boeckelmann Nears Death After Debt Fight

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.

Henry Boeckelmann St. Vincent’s Church St. Vincent's Delphi Ind Elkhart Logansport Boeckelmann Christian Brothers University St. Louis St. Vintner’s University Bourbonnais Grove St. John’s Church Goshen Ft. Wayne Cathedral Dwenger

Ten Indictments Returned by Grand Jury Today

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.

Anna Minard George A. Minard

Death of infant found in Young Women’s Christian Association storage

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.

Philadelphia S. ‘Christian Association

Elkhart Sees Big Surplus Power Attracting Industry

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.

South Bend United States Mica. Mining, and Milling Company Geo. J. Foyer Wikhart Foyer Elkhart St. Joseph Christiana Elkhart River Christiana Creek

Traction Firm Reorganizes to Build Indiana Interurban

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.

Syracuse Milford Nappanee Wakarusa Fort Wayne & South Bend Walter Olds Fort Wayne Allen, Whitey, Noble, Kosciusko Blixhart St. Joseph

City Council Allocates Funds For October Water Bills

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.

Elkhart Water Co Middlebury Street Bell Finance Committee E. A. Campbell Seer Imen Hartman

Board members tour South Bend for Elkhart school plans

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.

Elkhart Board Ofducation South Bend W. H. Mann HE. G. Machan B. C. Godfrey Drake Ellwood

Elks Parade Promised Evening Spectacle

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.

Hiks Polices Department

Italian Shootings Spark Fracas at Lake Shore Hump

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.

Marion Street Silvers Lake Shore la Rue Dominick Frank Jamie Jim Sovers Angelo Dente Cleveland LaRue Crossing Frank Fortino South Bend South Lorain Street Tialian Cap” Miller Sergi. Whiteman John Robbins A. BE Brumhaus James Solvan Frank Sal- Wan

Canvassers certify accuracy of city water report

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.

Messrs Poole Middleton Elkhart Water Company Bell Elkhart, Ind State of Indiana Elkhart County Fred Poole John C. Middleton State of Indiana City of Elkhart Forrest E. Hughes The Elkhart Water Co John Middleton Water Co Waller Co Iin Siher

Elkhartan May Start at Ih City Accord

Elkhartan may begin at IH city accord citing a 2B note.

Elkhartan Ih ‘City

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Penns Itol Fr. Boeckelmann End H. A. Boeckelmann Uncle Jim Ames Wilson Department of Agriculture Webster Chicago Inter Ocean Traction Company Dewey Clint Miss He Elks Parade Jaren Eeais Ae Tng Imbroglio Janice Jim Fracas Ailey Board of Works Elkhart Water .Co. Furnishes WM. B. Hille
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