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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
4
The Weekly Truth from Elkhart Indiana publishes Thursday editions with the latest foreign and local news. Subscription costs one dollar per year for delivery to any U S post office or Canada.
A 1905 Elkhart circular urges housewives to send all beggars to the Salvation Army industrial headquarters or police. It labels most beggars as indolent and unworthy, except the blind and clearly afflicted, and calls for directing needy applicants to the new facility for assessment and possible employment.
The Elkhart Review defends President McCall of New York Life Insurance for his campaign gift to defeat Bryan, noting such praise is rare amid graft and land theft fears. South Bend Times cites the surprise stance as remarkable. The Goshen Democrat adds that Jerome could bolster McClellan's bid and later administration with a strong record.
Pekin Indiana man W M Smithart credited Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with saving his life after physicians declared his illness incurable. He claims ten years of use proves it a marvelous throat and lung cure and notes a trial bottle is free. Houseworth Bros. drug store offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles with guaranteed results.
Officials announce a five year medical exam for all Prussia railway employees with pension or placement options for those no longer fit. Korean war impact noted with Russia Japan conflict, armies hiring labor and sourcing provisions, large illicit gains reported from thugs.
Prof. Wilhelm Paszkowsaki special commissioner from the German Emperor will tour fourteen American universities to promote closer working relations between German and United States institutions.
A Columbus man Theo dore Schuyle recounts a deep foot wound from an accident that physicians could not heal. Bucklen's Arnica Salve aided rapid recovery, easing burn pain and speeding healing. Available at Houseworth Bros. druggists for 25 cents.
Indiana Senator John W. Parks says the anti cigarette law is reforming public behavior though some streets still see smoking. He cites a court ruling that allows ownership without distribution as a hurdle and notes broad support and enforcement demand. The Indiana Hygiene Laboratory plans to label cosmetics with poison symbols to curb dangerous ingredients. manufacturers face a potential ban on sales without skull and crossbones labels.
Indiana news notes national figures decline to campaign in Philadelphia as reform battles loom. Foremost names — Beveridge Fairbanks Hanly Taggart and Holtzman — spar with party loyalties amid local reform pressure. Also reports Hawkins funeral and Indiana church membership stats by state statistician Stubbs.
Perry S. Heath, former assistant postmaster general and Republican committee secretary, visits his brother Fred in Muncie to oversee real estate interests. He has not spoken politics since his abrupt exit from national politics and appears happy. Heath planned a farm home in Hamilton County last spring but remains in Salt Lake City.
President McCrea Benjamin McKeen general manager E F Osborne secretary Volney Malott and other Indianapolis Union railway members met yesterday. They accepted plans for a $75,000 addition to the union station and said work will begin soon. The party then departed for Pittsburg after inspecting Belt road progress.
Pittsburg reports Simon Burns president of National Window Glass Workers local No. 300 Knights of Labor will file injunction suits against window glass manufacturers who signed the Cedar Point wage scale then switched to the Amalgamated Association scale. Attorneys prepare papers for courts in districts where firms operate to prevent use of the rival scale. The key issue is whether Cedar Point scale constitutes a legal contract.
A defective electrical generator sparked a destructive fire at the Fremont coal mine near Florence Colorado. All buildings including the shaft-house were destroyed. Thirty five men were working when the fire started but were rescued alive thanks to an undamaged air compressor.
Montreal October 7 The final Canadian court step in the Greene Gaynor case has been taken and today U S marshals begin transporting the two prisoners to Savannah Georgia to face trial for alleged embezzlement and conspiracy to defraud the United States on indictments secured in 1899.
Newton C. Dougherty, Peoria school funds embezzler, has surrendered and is jailed on ninety seven charges of embezzlement forgery and larceny as bailee. The grand jury has returned eighty four indictments this week plus thirteen last week. Judge Worthington set bail near seventy thousand dollars plus ten thousand already posted. The misappropriations exceed fifty thousand dollars in the school treasury with individual embezzlements ranging from ten to three thousand dollars. The probe covers fifteen months of the last three years of his tenure and hints at broader possible losses over twenty five years.
Helsingfors Oct 11 The supreme court sitting at Abo rejects Hohenthal appeal against life sentence for murder Soisalon Soinenen. By midnight Hohenthal escapes cell by cutting bars and using rope ladder to descend from a second story window. He climbs a twenty foot wall and disappears into a well lit street with no trace found.
Paris reports that General Andre former minister of war intends to run for the chamber of deputies. The move renews the agitation surrounding his fall and political setback.
In the Monongahela City area of Pennsylvania an explosion at Shaft No. 2 trapped workers. Two men were overcome by gas but were rescued alive and unharmed after the incident this October.
Indiana residents focus on arbor culture as Governor Hanly's proclamation marks October 20 for tree planting. Schools statewide plan ceremonies and activities to observe Arbor Day, reflecting rising public interest in trees and public education initiatives.
Terre Haute lawyers Harper and Kelley sue Hattie Leahy against coal operator John Shirkle for 10000 dollars alleging breach of promise and seducing promise of marriage. Leahy claims Shirkle introduced her as his wife and delayed marriage to protect a mine sale proceeds, now alleged received.
Indianapolis reports the death of William H. Hosea Hawkins who collapsed in a traction car at Anderson. A well known Indiana public figure, Hawkins had resided in Indianapolis since 1900 and served as secretary of the Democratic state committee under Parks M. Martin.
A fire in Fortville Indiana destroyed the Bell and Brunson livery barn the Quincy Wright frame block the Millard Humes property the Fortville creamery the town office and jail and Randall Bros building. The blaze began in the livery barn with unknown origin and caused nearly 4200 dollars in damage mostly insured.
Bluffton Indiana October 10 The Hon Joseph S Dailey died from a stroke while sitting in a chair He had not felt well and summoned a doctor before the physician arrived his death occurred.
Petersburg Ind October 10 Albert Pride a prosperous farmer and old soldier hanged himself at Orwell after selling his farm recently and suffering mentally over health authorities note it was suicide by his own action plausible cause of death linked to mental strain following the sale.
Veedersburg Indiana October 10 Guy Grismore of Kingman sustained an eye injury when a knife slipped while cutting a twig from a tree. The blow necessitated removal of the eye.
In Vincennes Indiana on October 10 William B Thorn was thrown from his buggy and probably fatally injured with a broken back.
Edward A Schafer sues Albert Paulson a non resident of Indiana notices require appearance by December 9 1905 at 2 pm in Elkhart at 412 S Main St to answer affidavits and complaint. Justice John M Brumpathg seals the notice with attorneys Raymer and Proctor.
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa recounts kidney trouble two years ago and says Electric Bitters cured him completely. He reports they helped with general debility and nerve trouble and keeps them on hand. Houseworth Bros druggists guarantee them at 50c.
Shafer and Schulz announce a new series of special Saturday Sales set to attract readers. The first announcement appears in this issue, inviting all readers to participate and take advantage of upcoming offers.
Editorial chides pardon seekers in South Bend Times for resuming health bulletins to sway Walter Brown supporters. Advocates say Brown deserves his fate after failed appeals, urging renewed attention from his former neighbors.
Shafer and Schulz advertise a big Saturday sale offering 30 percent savings on shirts and overalls. The notice highlights a limited time event and invites customers to shop for bargains.
John Smith, a 70 year old gateman at the Tenth street crossing of the Lake Shore, was struck by a switch engine early this morning. He suffered a cut face, bruises, and a sprained side but no broken bones. He lives on St. Joe street. Engineer John Field was at the controls.
Charles H. Bosworth named receiver for the Peoria National Bank at Peoria Illinois. Bosworth is a national bank examiner who previously served as temporary receiver for the Indiana National Bank of Elkhart when it failed.
Bucklen tells Chicago party he wants an eight passenger automobile for service between Hikhart and Middlebury via the Valley line. The plan aims to connect the city with the valley route and serve local travel needs.
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