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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

3

New Engines Ordered to Boost Wabash Division Service

The company ordered two new compound three wheelers to improve service between Wabash and Indianapolis. The engines will be kept in the Wabash roundhouse and used only for trips between there and Indianapolis while older locomotives remain in service on the north end. A recent accident south of Wabash damaged a smaller engine, prompting the purchase of the two newer units for the division.

Ctmie Orth South Road Wabash Roundhouse Indianapolis The Wabash Mdizidpolis

Baldwin Locomotive works engine repaired after damage

Hinman a Baldwin engine ereeting engineer visited with a damaged locomotive from shipment east of Toledo. The emergency application caused the engine to be damaged en route to the Lake Superior Terminal Traction company. The engine and train suffered head end damage and injuries.

Hinman Baldwin Locomotive Works Lake Superior Termal & Traction ’Company Toedo I A.train Beii Head Reir

Special trains carry church group and artillery unit

A Chicago to Kansas City to Pittsburgh train will pass Mikhart around 1 PM carrying 100 Christ's Disciples from Kansas City. A second special with 240 members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company travels tomorrow afternoon bound for Syracuse New York. Trains transfer from the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line at Chicago.

Chicago Enchart Christ's Disciples Kansas City Pittsburg Mikhart Ancient and Honorable Artillery Syracuse Tw. Y Chicago,Milwaukee & St. Paul

Lake Shore officials meet at Boody house Toledo

General and Division superintendents of the Lake Shore are meeting at the Boody house in Toledo today to discuss rules and methods of railway service.

Lake Shore Boody Toledo

Railroad Personalities Highlight Crew Moves

I H Legro accepts a position as freight brakeman. Brakeman Harry Potter, previously injured at Chesterton, has recovered enough to walk again, enabling his return to light duties.

I. H. Legro Harry Potter Chesterton

Scranton Notice Reports Illness At Home

PoP Mirtz chief draftsman received morning notice of his mother's serious illness. Scranton resident Oren Truex of the machine show is suffering with boils.

Pop Mirtz Scranton Paeg Oren Truex

Engineer W TH Mields of the hump taken ill yesterday

Engineer W TH Mields of the hump was reported to have fallen ill yesterday. The brief item notes his medical condition and status without further details.

Mrs. Margaret Meyers at Lake Shore station dies

Mrs. Margaret Meyers, matron at Lake Shore station, passed away yesterday. The report notes her long service and position at the station.

Margaret’ Meyers Lake Shore Nate Il

Parade plans canceled by militia over marching order

Advice from Boutu tary notes the parade for a forthcoming Homecoming celebration is canceled as the national guard will not deviate from drill regulations. The committee refused to place the militia line as prescribed, placing the rear of the procession. The advisory cites official U S Army regulations and says the change rests largely with the committee chairman.

Boutu Tary National Guard United States Army United States States United States Marines United States’ Volunteers United . States

Goshen Estate Sale Approved And Drainage Hearing Set

In Elkhart Superior Court Judge V W Van Fleet approved the sale of personal property of Charles Rogers estate to Te A Perkins for 100 dollars. A drainage petition for York and Washington townships by C Mi Carpe and others was appealed from county commissioners. The court overruled the motion to amend the report but sustained the motion to fix a hearing time. The first Thursday of the next term was set for the drainage matter.

E A. Dunsmin Goshen Aalthintatrnter Charles Rogers Te. A. Perkins V. W. van- Fleet Elkhart Superior Court York Washington Townships Boar of van Fleet

Paroled Murderer Ray Lamphere Near Death, Indiana Warden Says

Warden Reid reports to Governor Marshall that Ray Lamphere, jailed for the Bella Gunsness murder, is not in immediate danger of dying. Lamphere had prior health issues with multiple hemorrhages last April and has improved in prison, making parole unlikely to be overturned.

Indianapolis Oet Reid Indiana Michigan City Marshall Ray Lamphere Bella. Gunness Flo Liberty

Unclear OCR dates listed for Detroit Pittsburg events

Fragmentary OCR shows scattered October dates and city pairs including Detroit Pitts burg and De Lroit. The text lacks complete events, venues, or outcomes to create a coherent news item.

Woman Found Unconscious In Toledo. ID Pending

Statement from a woman who appeared unconscious places her in Toledo before collapse. She could not name her home or herself. The body is at Stephens Baker undertaking and will be kept until definite information is received. The traveling passenger agent of the Western Division is handling the case.

Western” Division

World Series Set Between Pirates and Tigers at Forbes Field

Pittsburg Oct 7 The world championship series pits the Detroit Tigers, three times American League champs, against the Pittsburgh Pirates pennant winner in a seven game battle to be played across Pittsburgh and Detroit with games at Forbes Field and in Detroit. Umpires named are O Loughlin Evans Kiem and Johnstone. The series marks the sixth meeting of league champions for the title.

Pittsburg Sgasebair Detraitts Pittsburgs Forbes’ Field The Straits Pittsburger Detroit Pittsburge National ‘Commission Frank ‘O'Loughlin William Aft, Evans William Kiem National League Boston New York Philadelphia Chicago

Maxwell Company Engages Bucklen Boxes Tonight

The Maxwell group plans engagement festivities to occupy the boxes at the production this evening as news of the players spreads among Eagle fans. A Sunday afternoon game with Goshesh Sun becomes a topic in a broader conversation where politics take secondary place to sports fervor.

the. Maxwell Buck‘len Eagle Goshesh Sun Aman

Street Car and Wagon Collision In Bristol

A street car ran into a loose wagon pulled by six horses near Main and Prairie streets in Bristol. Motorman Rane Fisher stopped the runaway team as Frank Ludwig and Mr. Belison narrowly avoided injury. A wheel struck the curb, causing damage and delaying the car’s progress.

Benson Bristol Boyer & Greiner Prairie Street Rane Fisher Avas Ludwig Trass Belison

Circuit Court Jury Goes Into Session at Goshen

The grand jury of the circuit court at Goshen went into session today. It includes C. B. Landis, John Belt, Oliver Sailor, Jesse Dare, Melvin Weaver, J. Welty, and others from Goshen Jefferson, Benton, Concord townships. The panel was instructed. no verdict was returned yet. An automobile accident in Everett Sahweah Goshen and Elkhart was investigated today. Alleged liquor law violations will be taken up later.

Thie Goshen Went Nto Sesson C. B. Landis John Belt Oliver Sailor Jeffeson Township Jesse Dare Benton Melvin Weaver Foventant Concord J. Welty Ayas Everett Sahweah Elkhart

Jeff Is Riled at Big Black’s Bluffs

Fragmentary text shows a heated stance by Jeff toward Big Black’s bluffs with references to ages and Johnson’s supposed bluffs. The readable portions suggest a dispute or insult exchange without clear resolution or context.

Jeff Big Black

Sullivan Fire Loss Estimated at 79000 Dollars

Fire in Sullivan caused an estimated 79000 dollars in damage with significant loss reported early by local authorities. Damaged area details are sparse but indicate structure and contents affected and ongoing investigations into cause.

Sullivan

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