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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1907
Page
9
The narrative of yesterday's game shows Chicago leading early and Detroit struggling to halt the Cubs. Scored details outline Chicago's offensive bursts and defensive miscues as the Tigers face an uphill climb in the World Championship series.
Kendallville residents accuse an Elkhart man Sid Brant and an Elkhart physician of spreading smallpox. Dr. A G Coyner, Kendallville health officer, says Brant attended the Kendallville fair after traveling from Elkhart and misrepresented his illness as chickenpox treated by an Elkhart doctor. Three additional cases have been reported in Kendallville.
An express train from Sealin collided with a freight near Budapest today. Ten people were killed and about thirty injured, many seriously. Officials investigate cause as rescue operations continue.
Fragmentary notes reveal financial transactions among various subsidiaries in New York during October with references to transfers receipts and vouchers. The document mentions an investigation resuming under the banner of inquiry titled Inquisitor Kelloghen.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a partial historical note likely about a four four four event. Names, places, and exact details are unreadable.
A Gary Indiana report claims the Indiana Steel Company part of United States Steel aims to monopolize northern Indiana gas and electric markets. The plant will use gas from coke ovens powered by 100000 horsepower, with sixteen blast furnaces and 1500 coke ovens. The project may cost around 75 million dollars and produce vast by product coke flows for its operations.
Richard Benson of Three Oaks Michigan boarded an interurban in Niles to attend his brother’s wedding. His son Paul Beason boarded Notre Dame and left his new overcoat on a seat, prompting an Elkhart man to watch and recover the coat after it was moved to a South Bend Michigan car. The watchful commuter followed the coat to the South Bend stop and confronted the situation, leading to investigation and potential arrest.
A terse local item notes a sequence of small wins in a community effort. Key figures and groups remain unnamed in the readable text, but the incident highlights ongoing cooperative actions and improved outcomes for residents.
Bank attaches five auto machinery firm assets in Ereeport after a bonus offer was accepted. The attachment is valued at $10,000. C. C. Shoemaker, president of the company, says securing the necessary funds in Chicago should settle the matter tonight.
The Kurtz disbarment trial in South Bend Indiana continues before a Special Judge. The defense proceeds with impeaching witnesses as examination nears completion. testimony yesterday focused on undermining key statements.
William Mitchell a farmer living east of Pine Creek on Bristol road was attacked by a bull in the barn yard injuring him severely. Two boarders staying at the farm saved his life by pulling him to safety as the dog fought the animal. The doctor said death would have followed without timely intervention and Mitchell later showed signs of rallying.
Ex county school superintendent George W. Ellis fled Goshen to avoid criminal charges after alleging he faced no immunity despite offering to repay embezzled funds. Assistant Principal Iverson Mishler said Ellis would not return to Waterford school. County Attorney Gatshall received word Ellis planned to leave town. officials could not locate him. Grand Jury convenes Monday to probe matters including a Cobb township trustee shortage and Bills’ school supply dealings, with jurors named from several towns.
The remains of Miss Charlott Dearup, who died in Cleveland, Ohio about five years ago, will arrive at 6 o'clock this evening and be buried in Grace Lawn Cemetery. Henry Dearup, her father, formerly worked for the Lake Shore and moved from here to Cleveland years ago. The remains will be taken directly to the cemetery and will be accompanied by the parents.
Census figures compiled by state auditor John C Billheimer show Elkhart County with 43 335 voters and a white to colored split of 13 385 to 24 ??? The report lists statewide totals for Tudi ana and notes a six year census cycle with prior totals and county by county white and colored counts.
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