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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

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Bank Robber Ends Life After Highland Park Hold Up

A masked robber who held up the D. M. Erskine Co bank at Highland Park fled after a 100-strong posse chased him through Chicago streets. A bullet through the mouth ended his life while a failed auto escape left him in a coal shed with money in his pockets. Authorities link the suspect to Lamar H. Harris of Los Angeles, using initials L A H on clothing and papers.

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Higher Education Funding Under Review by Indiana Governors Office

Gov. Marshall and a conference of presidents from state and nonstate schools met at the governor's office in Indianapolis to decide how far the state should expand higher education and whether there are adequate grounds to tax the people for increased maintenance of three state schools. The governor condemned past school lobbyists and urged lawmakers to grant justified requests without lobbyist tactics.

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Millionaire Invests 25000 In Gold Brick Discovery

A Minneapolis report details a millionaire investing twenty five thousand dollars in a gold brick scheme linked to a Dakota land venture. Police information names Armstrong and Harper among those involved as the case unfolds with unclear motives and local inquiry.

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Farmers Institute program completed in Elkhart County

The Elkhart County Farmers Association announces six institute meetings led by W C Latta Purdue state supervisor. Sessions will run in Elkhart Goshen Bristol Millersburg Middlebury and Wakarusa with January start. Speakers include Virginia Meredith of Cambridge City and Purdue agriscience dean J M Skinner.

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Defendants Guilty Finding In Misawaka Avenue Case

The court found the defendant guilty and a fine plus costs were imposed. An appeal bond of 50 dollars was filed as the defense seeks supreme court review. A dispute over a horse, a halter, and a damaged bonnet followed the incident on Mishawaka avenue with several witnesses testifying.

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Mrs Mason Declares Shooting Was Advised

Testimony recounts Mrs Mason stating Prosecutor Pattee advised her to shoot Talbot. Key cross examination covered Talbot’s bank evidence and Mrs Mason’s German Village carnival presence with Edward Rockstroh and sightings in the sank saloon.

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Aninen to Eblehares Todays Wardsbule Event

The fragment lists a local event in a garbled form with no clear names, dates, or outcomes. Readable parts mention wards and a broad activity, but specifics are unavailable.

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Trip for inspection ends with Harriman sack incident

Fragments describe an inspection trip ending in the removal of Harriman amid a clash with Sge ere and others. The garbled text mentions Giselos and a dominated dent or dented outcome, with unclear roles and sequence.

Hundredth Indiana Regiment Reunion at Kendallville

Veterans of the Hundredth Indiana Regiment gathered in Kendallville for a reunion. Attendees included Lusher, Adam Better, Henry Trump, and Neal Colemans, recalling the unit’s service from Chattanooga to Atlanta and involvement in sharp campaigns under Sherman.

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Serene Queen Medal Found In Quiet Harbor

A mysterious inscription from a silver medallion unearthed near LOU hints at a historic event. Local historians note the artifact may reference a 5 year period associated with a royal figure and a distant k s journey.

Clerks Are Summoned in Economy Department Fire Theories

Workers from the economy department store are summoned as testimony is sought regarding incendiary rumors. Officials are examining suspected arson or set fire rumors affecting operations and safety.

Stability Drive Extends Time to Secure $20,000 Gas Industry Fund

The Industrial Association directors and committees, after days of work, renew an extension of a few days to finish a $20,000 fund aimed at securing a valuable industry. Secretary Bitkel and the soliciting committee stand ready to welcome support as capital backers back the plan for a swift extension.

Woman Burned to Death in Country Tragedy

A woman died this afternoon in a rural fire incident. Fire crews battled flames after neighbors reported a blaze at a country property. Investigators will determine the cause and identify any persons of interest.

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