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A clipped OCR item lists telephones for the editor room and office with a note of five dollars. The fragment provides no further context or dates.
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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
4
A clipped OCR item lists telephones for the editor room and office with a note of five dollars. The fragment provides no further context or dates.
T William D Hezelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the bona fide daily circulation for August 1907 was 3671 copies. This total excludes sample copies spoiled in printing and unsold copies remaining day by day.
The Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends invites Hicksite delegates to Winona the Hicksite Conference, opening fraternal relations while noting the historic split over doctrine and creeds. The piece traces Hicks and Penn influenced liberalism versus orthodox belief, and notes the Friends tradition of guidance by the spirit.
A political appeal urges support for James E Watson as Republican governor candidate in Indiana. It notes plans to open campaign headquarters October 10 at the Claypool Hotel with Col Edwin P Thayer of Greenfield and Ernest Thomas of Rushville joining efforts, and recalls Uncle Jack Gowdy's longtime party leadership in Rush and state central committees.
Inside sources say ex Governor Winfield T Durbin is a strong probability to enter the Republican nomination race for governor. It is expected that within weeks he will issue a statement outlining his attitude toward the nomination.
Kirby Risk of Lafayette invites district democratic editors to a October 20 gathering in Lafayette where an editorial association will be formed. A survey shows editors favor William Jennings Bryan for president, and the group may help secure Bryan delegates from the Tenth Indiana district if a contest arises.
Governor Hanly has purchased a 225 acre farm five miles east of Seymour with Col. Fred Gemmer and R Harry Miller. The 100 acres of timber will be logged and a saw mill moved from a nearby farm to begin milling timber into lumber. Miller will oversee timber cutting and operations proceed immediately.
Adam Smith of South Sixth Street slipped on a sidewalk near his home yesterday and sustained a fracture of the right ankle. The same member was fractured about eight weeks ago.
Harvey Rohrer of 1304 Hudson Street injured a finger while repairing a boiler at the boiler works this morning. There were no further details available about the accident or condition.
Mr and Mrs Dor of Chicago are spending a week at Shicker brothers retreat near Christiana Lake. The short stay highlights a casual family gathering and quiet lakeside leisure.
Railroads plan withdrawal of all reduced rate privileges in states with 2-cent laws. Colorado Montana Arizona and western states see permits at 80 cents. Action aligns with state commissions policy and varies by state according to individual withdrawals.
Illinois Central lines prepare to haul between seventy five thousand and one hundred thousand people into St Louis Memphis Cairo Nashville and Vicksburg during the president’s tour. Officials expect at least a one hundred thousand dollar net revenue rise from the arrangements with requisitions for coaches and ten to a dozen special train movements planned.
Report on a today meeting among Chicago and Kansas City officials discussing passenger service lines. Notes say some routes lack direct connections and state officials consider routing through St. Louis as a possible alternative.
Announcement states New York Central has met telegraphers and signal men demands by restoring the old wage schedule. Deductions from back pay due to the eight hour law will be returned to all operators affected. The present schedule expires November 1.
R. M Huddleston auditor for the Lake Shore says the railroad uses two sets of ledgers to compare earnings under the old and new accounting systems. He notes the Interstate Commerce Commission requires records as of June 30, delaying full adoption of a single system. The Lake Shore’s fiscal year ends December 31, creating a twelve month overlap before switching.
The block signal switch system undergoes a try-out today in the Elkhart Buffalo segment. Many towers remain unerected and officials expect about three months before full operation.
Seven passengers were left at the depot morning when No 45 pulled out without the required signal. No 19 later rescued the group without causing any inconvenience to other passengers.
A nighttime incident near the depot left soot covering nearby streets and clothing after No. 10 train pullout. Observers describe the scene as pervasive and difficult to clean, with several witnesses noting impacted shopfronts and a cigar store operator nearby.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a railway physician during September with unclear context. No clear names, places, or outcomes available to confirm a specific event or report.
An article notes a shore machinist named Colburn had a finger badly crushed when it was caught under a steam chest yesterday.
A railroad worker on the Indiana Harbor road sustained a severe hand injury after a coupling mishap near Lake Shore. Roy Lemley and P Cox were involved in the incident leading to the injury and subsequent medical attention.
Lou Criger, sidelined by a foul tip that split his finger, plans a winter Santa Fe camping trip funded by the Boston Americans to gain weight and recover. He reflects on the hazard of catching behind Cy Young and jokes about preferring the lead pipe to the bat.
Canton South Dakota housewife Mrs H P Flanagan recounts chronic stomach pain resisted by four doctors. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills she reports full recovery, weight gain, and renewed appetite. Pills claim to cure underlying causes, not just dull pain, and are sold nationwide with a diet book offer.
In a windy afternoon game the Goshen Greys defeated the Chicago AILPro base ball team seven to five in ten innings. Tommy Searles of Elkhart pitched well for the Greys while John Eubanks of Detroit started for the visitors and left without a decision.
The Notre Dame football scrimmage against Hillsdale on Oct. 3 is canceled by Manager McGannon due to unfit candidates. Coaches deem the team not in condition to play and attribute the issue to theft and softness affecting practice.
A Milkhart man testifies that ten years ago kidney backache and related symptoms improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. He recommends the remedy and notes continued benefit. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Mrs. Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tenn reports a severe cough and throat troubles from pneumonia. Her husband bought Dr King’s New Discovery which she credits as a real cure and lung restorer after other remedies failed. Trial bottle free, 50 cents to $1.00, Houseworth Bros. druggists.
Notice to customers announces Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults. The text notes the product complies with the National Pure Food and Drug law.
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