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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1903
Page
1
Scrapers have been sent for and grading of the route from Middlebury to LaGrange will start as soon as they arrive. The St. Joe Valley Traction Co will hire local farmers to do the work by the day and pay their own men.
A series of deed transfers reported, listing buyers and sellers, parcels in Elkhart Goshen and Concord townships, and sale prices ranging from 400 to 6500 dollars. Entities include Orin D Stewart O M Curtis J W Fildhouse Samuel Blough Lincoln Dennison Gen Kinnison Lewis Humbert and others. Transfers involve lots in Bucklen add Wilson Beyerle add Park View Fowdler add Krau add Meader Kuhns Riverside Cleveland and Jefferson townships.
In Lexington South Carolina on October 2 the Tillman trial resumed with August Kohn cross examined. Defense sought to show Kohn implied Gonzales disliked Tillman but he denied the inference. The defense argued Gonzales carried a weapon. witnesses testified he was unarmed. C J Turrell testified Tillman threatened to shoot Gonzales if criticisms continued.
A Mail report claims Japan sent troops to Korea causing alarm in London diplomatic circles. Embassies contact Tokyo over the matter while the Japanese ambassador disputes the report as misinterpreting troop movements intended to guard telegraph lines under a Japan Russia agreement.
In Oxford Ohio on October 2 all riot victims remain alive but critical. Police report calm yet warn that friends of Spivey may attempt to shoot up the town. Thirty special officers sworn in to deter further trouble.
Hamilton report states two men escaped mob violence in Oxford last night. Joseph Shively, who dangled from a rope over a tree limb, is a nervous wreck. His brother Louty Shively is reported in critical condition after being shot through the head.
Fragmentary notes indicate workers in mills will endure a 15 percent pay cut starting January 1 as part of an unspecified restructuring. The source provides limited context about the decision and its immediate impact.
Springfield Missouri reports a head on collision between Frisco trains at Thayer last night. Engineer BC McQuiston Fireman Frank White Engineer John Finch and Fireman JohnsTune were killed instantly. Three other trainmen and nine passengers injured.
Gen Chaffee was relieved of command of the department of the East and named first assistant on the general staff. Gen Corbin was placed in command of the department of the East at his own request. Washington announced the reshuffle effective immediately.
In Marseilles four anarchists were arrested amid a planned assassination during the king of Italy’s forthcoming France visit. Authorities found correspondence detailing the plot on the prisoners.
London report quotes the Japanese consul general saying Japan will fight Russia even if it must do so alone if the powers fail to intervene to protect Korea. Madrid dispatch notes a possible marriage arrangement between King Alfonso and Duchess Eleanor of Austria, Eleanor being Alfonso's cousin.
Lord Balfour announced that Milner declined the Colonial secretaryship this afternoon in London.
An anonymous note claims Mrs. Sam Cauffman of five miles northeast of Elkhart on rural route No. 1 has become an heir to a one million dollar estate left by Joseph Barker in Louisiana. Barker, reputed to have made a huge cotton fortune, is alleged to be the uncle of Mrs. Cauffman, who has three uncles and no known correspondence with them.
Chicago October 1 Frank Gray one of the injured died this morning bringing total dead to six after last night's crash between a Wisconsin Central train and an electric car.
President Bu chanan announces plan to seek another term with 47 of 83 votes pledged. The Parks crowd backs Donnelly of Albany in the race.
In Wheaton this morning the third round of the national women's golf championship opened after rain left heavy ground. Four pairs played as sultry weather persisted. Fannie Osgood of Boston defeated Mrs. C T Dering of Midlothian County club and Katherine Harley of Fall River defeated Mrs. W A Alexander of the Exmoor Country club.
Vienna reports the Balkan insurrection rapidly spreading toward the Bulgarian frontier. Kepoma town was set ablaze and the population massacred. Heavy fighting continued between insurgents and Turkish troops over the past two days, with Batchene nearby also affected and Melnik said to have been destroyed.
County officials schedule a public session as debate over project funding and zoning continues. Key figures are expected to weigh budget impacts and community concerns in a closed adjourned briefing set for this week.
Comrades of the Ninth gathered in Elkhart for the 17th annual reunion with a camp fire, speeches, and a dinner at Shiloh Field Post hall. Officers were elected, a tablet for Col Milroy discussed, and next year’s reunion set for Logansport.
Two hours after Ruth Bryan marries William H. Leavitt Bryan will leave Lincoln for a month in the East. He will stump for Democrats in Ohio then go to New York for personal business and may later travel to Europe with his son. Only intimate friends attend the wedding. The couple will honeymoon in the East and South starting Sunday.
Advices from Valdez Alaska report an unsuccessful attempt by Dr. F A Cook and Brooklyn explorers to scale Mount McKinley. On Sept 4 they reached 11000 feet on the southwest slope before a granite wall rising 5009 feet halted progress. They found several mountains rivers and glaciers.
In Wheaton Illinois on October 3 Miss Bessie Anthony defeated "Johnnie" Carpenter 7 up with 6 to play as a large gallery watched the hot windy match. The finals opened at 10 am and saw several golf celebrities eliminated earlier in the tournament.
Jackke Stewart O Neil formerly business manager of the Orange Texas Tribune shot himself in New Orleans. He was a married man who came here recently, fell in love with Maude Ren frau, and was forced to marry her by her father the day after they met.
Sofia reports insurgents under Yan off attacked and destroyed the town of Belitza in Northeastern Macedonia. Turkish forces suffered heavy losses while insurgent casualties were four killed and many wounded.
Berlin reports rebellion among Armenian inhabitants of Schischa in Transcaucasia. In clashes with Russian troops eight Armenians were killed and many wounded. Ranks and casualties detailed by the dispatches from the region.
In Peoria on October 3 seven men were instantly killed and twenty injured by a cooker explosion at the Corning Distilling company plant.
Sharon Pa Oct 3 burglars blew the safe at the Erie freight depot last night and secured a large sum of money. The exact amount is unknown.
Frank Weiler expected home from Alaska within a week and likely to subscribe to stock for the proposed south end bank. Attorney Hugh Corbett has raised only 15000 of 50000 capital due to business men' s funds tied up. The bank would offer a trust and savings department aiding wage earners with small deposits and iron safes. Dr I W Sherman was named president and other details tied to local finance and development.
A barn belonging to Enos Meyers two miles southeast of Elkhart burned at 4 15 this morning likely from spontaneous combustion in the hay. The fire damaged the best horse, all hay, and a hog. Firemen arrived to find the blaze out of reach and the loss reduced by small insurance.
Mrs Diana Reedy wife of John Reedy the blacksmith died at 12 30 this afternoon at her home 604 Gosh en avenue from a complication of diseases including dropsy She had been ill for several months A daughter Eva works at Haskin's restaurant Several other children noted in the obituary.
Reports from Sofia indicate the Bulgarian army is in prime condition for any eventuality with second and third line reserves to be called out before month end. Premier Petroff says mobilization of entire forces with reserves could occur in 48 hours if needed, though no such move will be made unless Turkey acts aggressively.
Washington Oct 6 The Central Labor Union the first labor organization to denounce President Roosevelt over the open shop issue adopted resolutions last night declaring its intention to stand by the original resolution regardless of the interests or political advancement of any individual.
Indianapolis Oct 6 Simon Yan des 87 who gave half a million to charities and endowed Wabash college is dead here His estate is worth half a million and another half million was willed to charity Berlin Oct 6 The world's speed record was broken on the electric railway a 95 ton car with twenty persons reached 125 miles an hour over 23 miles of track Buffalo Oct 6 Bushells condition is unchanged this morning
C G F Hewitt manager of Elk hart Electric Co received from New York papers appointment as general manager of the St Joseph Elk hart Power Co to generate power at the Hen Island dam He plans to bid on a ten year contract to furnish power for 450 arc lights in South Bend County treasurer report shows receipts of 18953 10 and disbursements including taxes licenses and school funds with balance 6076 15.
The will of late Martin V. Berger, millionaire rubber footwear maker of Mishawaka, was read Saturday. The widow receives only a life allowance. upon her death the estate reverts to Berger’s relatives. The widow plans to contest the will with four lawyers retained, one from Kansas City.
County Attorney Frank and ex County Treasurer Wood began examining the books of county officers to verify all fees due to the treasurer. The probe will cover the auditor, clerk, sheriff, treasurer, and recorder. An appropriation of 500 dollars was approved to fund the investigation.
Complaint alleges some Elkhart lawyers overcharged in guardianship matters and the issue will be examined by authorities.
Lexington South Carolina Oct 1 Representative Wash King was the first witness in the Tillman trial this morning. He testified that he saw a pistol in Tillmans pocket the day before he killed Gonzales.
New York October 1 reports the Chicano automobile tour completed at nine o clock this morning after covering the distance in 18 hours, days ahead of the previous record.
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