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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

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Admiral Dewey Reveals Unpublished Facts On Maritime Power

Admiral Dewey states the navy is not a bluff and supports subsidizing a merchant marine to provide auxiliaries in wartime. He cites unpublished points noting German ships under construction with small coal capacity for defense and observes that England is modeling its vessels after the American design. He also comments on Landis’s Cincinnati speech.

Dewey Landis Cincinnati England

Beveridge Backs American Merchant Marine Policy

Senator Beveridge voices support for a national merchant marine subsidy, pledged to study any legislation aimed at fostering American supremacy in maritime trade. This marks his first comment on the issue.

Indianapolis Taft Beveridge

Y M G A Project Gains Fresh Impetus In Elkhart

A Century club meeting in Elkhart advanced plans for a joint Y M G A building with the railroad and city. General Manager Moon offered about $5,000 to aid either extending the present structure or building a new facility. C C G Raymer was chosen chairman of a temporary group to form plans and select sites, with a report to follow at another gathering. Enthusiasm was high and organizers expect strong support when work begins. A vote of thanks was given to Moon for his assistance.

Elkhart Century Club Moon Lake Shore C. C G. Raymer Garnest

Warsaw degree team enacts biblical tale of friendship

Odd Fellows of Elkhart kick off first degree work with a vivid presentation of David and Jonathan. Visitors from Goshen South Bend Warsaw Leesburg Milford and nearby towns praised the performance calling it the best yet. Warsaw team stars including Tom Nye captain William Cronin and William Bullers received high praise for training costumes and regalia. A banquet followed the 8 to 10 o'clock event with a special car trip from Warsaw arriving 7:30 and departing 11:40.

Elkhart Goshen South Bend Warsaw David Jonathan Tom Ji\Nye Sixth United States Infantry William Cronin William Bullers Thomas J. Keene Indiana Indianapolis Grand Lodge William Butters Conrad Honeck Fred Hildebrand Virgil al Edward Kinch Fred Kinch N. G Clyde Lowe James Hibechman Fred Rough O. C Aldo Hildebrand J.G Tom. J. Nye Charles ‘Spear

Murdocks Lease Winona Interurban Line Plans

Warsaw Indiana October 7 authorities assert the Murdocks have leased the Winona Interurban line from Winona to Goshen and Warsaw to Mentone. Sol C Dickey controls about 95 percent of common stock, while H J Heinz of Pittsburgh owns most of the preferred stock. Weinz recently took possession and appointed a new superintendent, with Murdock officials visiting the Winona road after a long held meeting.

Warsaw Indi Murdocks Winona Interurban Railroad Goshen Mentone Winona Sol C. Dickey Winona Lake Hi. J. Heinz Pittsburg Weinz Avere

Barnhart Slights Taft and Cannon at Jefferson Banquet

Congressman Henry A. Barnhart of Rochester addressed the Jefferson Club banquet at the Golden Hotel, criticizing Taft's tariff stance and Joe Cannon. Councilmen Geraghty and Lounsberry extended olive branches as club members praised the host and discussed political tactics.

Henry A. Barnhart Rochester Barnhart Jefferson Club Taft Seattle Wash Golden Hotel Mr. Barnhart George Shaffer Ellis Chester Harry, L Arnold James A. Bet Anthony ‘ Geraghty C. M. Lounsberry Ernest Shelienbarger Charles Spangle Robert Ia. Proctor Geraghty Ae the Jefferson Ans Soreantes

Truth versus misrepresentations on city street paving petitions

A city records tabulation shows residents and property owners favoring paving on South Main Princeton Prairie High Johnson and Front streets. The article argues the paper’s claims are misleading, citing petition counts and percentages to prove broad support and calls out opposing editorials.

South Main Princeton Prairie Johnson Franklin W. End Morgan South Main Street

Pledges to Cut Expenses by Reducing Officials

A party pledge aims to cut public expenses by trimming salary lists and eliminating extra officials. The convention on September 30 focuses on enforcing stricter cost reductions across city and county offices.

Thes Democrats Phe' Aera da Tess

Meantime Crash Injures Shriener at Jefferson Street Intersection

Frank Shreiner figures in a morning accident at the Second and Jefferson streets crossroads when a carriage and harness plant auto buggy was crushed. Shreiner escaped serious injury despite being dragged about seventy feet. Passengers including City Clerk Tom Wilkinson witnessed the collision.

Elkhart, Carriage and Harness Company Shriener Shreiner Second Street Jefferson Street Tom Wilkinson Ithie Mr.Shreiner Shim Scremner

Hazelton Attacks Bridge Proposal in Elkhart Council

Council meeting echoes with Hazelton tirade over a $2000 bridge fund for Hast Jackson street steel girder bridge. He questions boards contracts with the county and potential legislative constraints as the dispute unfolds. board member Arnold counters no contract exists. continued on page 2.

Ers Thold Jackson ‘ Street Walters Hazelton Havelton Nea Board. of Works Board of Works Council Bridge Fund Board of Public Works Elkhart Works of Indiana Arnold Elkhart County

Fragmented Local Notice in Shaky OCR Scan

A damaged newspaper fragment reports an incident near an office. The text is severely garbled with missing or misread names and actions, making details unclear but indicating an event involving a public office and a potential disturbance.

Library Commission Holds Meeting Here

Representatives from Goshen Goshen College South Bend Mishawaka Milford Syracuse Ligonier Warsaw North Manchester Topeka and New Carlisle attended the Elkhart library meeting held this afternoon. Carl H Milian secretary of the state organization of public library commissions and Miss Carrie E B Scott were present. Members discussed inspection and book printing as topics.

Goshen Goshen College South Bend Mishawaka Milford Isyracuse Ligonier Warsaw Manchester Topeka New Carlisle Elkhart Library Carl H. Milian of Public Library Carrie EB. ‘Scott

City budget estimates show 1910 appropriation at 990390

The annual budget submitted to the common council last night sets a total appropriation of 990,390 for 1910, with reductions in water costs and salaries but increases for cemetery funds, lighting, street sweeping, and library expenses.

Common Council Public Library Board Council For Action Alnkite Elkhart Board of Works of Works Department of Public” Works Greene Swaffield Hartmann Keely Counilman Geraghty

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Admiral Dewey Iary ‘Aid Washington Winona Road Murdock Winona Toad Congressman Barnhart Mem Bers The Lounsberry William Howard ‘Taft To . Wil Boards OF Works Frank Shreiner Pletely Second Jefferson Frank Shriener Library Commission Sary Levy
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