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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1905

Page

8

Welcoming Ex-Consul General Gowdy to Rushville

Rushville Indiana hosts an old-fashioned nonpartisan welcome for ex Consul General Gowdy and Samity. A reception committee of about one hundred will meet Gowdy and escort him from the train to the hotel while a smaller group from local clubs will host a public reception at the ge earthouse next Tuesday evening. Ex-Governor Durbin chartered a special car to join the welcome party with Governor Planly and Chairman Goodrich invited. Any Gowdy friends in the state are invited.

Rushville Ind Jack” Gowdy and Samity Gwearthouse W. T. Durbin Inq Planly Goodrich Gowdy Mr. Gowdy Tom Jack

Indiana Red Men Conference Sees Growth in Membership

Indianapolis Oct 18 Nearly 1 000 delegates attend the annual great council of the Improved Order of Red Men of Indiana. Officers report a 2% rise in prosperity and a 4 309 increase in state membership to 43 000. A move to appropriate 190 000 for a grand lodge in Indianapolis faces a likely decision today. New officers were elected for several posts. The state Daughters chapter also meets with reports showing 3 400 members added for a total of 19 000 in Indiana.

Indianapolis Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Red Indiana Petace Enas Ames John S. Coffman Terrores Srest Frederick Krone Richmond Sagamore Miesie Sto Thomas C. Harrison Indenanoa Fs Wwamptiu Brank Castor Wm Poezhentas

Shooting at Columbus hotel wounds manager. several held

Frank Tarey manager of the Lacey House in Columbus is shot in the left breast and is not seriously wounded. Charles Lacey Berard Smith Frank Lacey's wife and another woman are being held for investigation after a mysterious hotel shooting.

Stet Columbus Ind Frank Tarey Ranager Lacey Laceay Charles Lacey Berard Smith Frank Lacey

Wanted in California Joseph Howard Held for Identification

A man identified as Joe Howard is being held at the city police headquarters awaiting identification. He says he came from Oak Sand California and admits he is wanted in several California counties for felonies.

California Siexarcha Ind Peece Joe Howard Nolice Oak Sand Cal

Windstorm Ravages Southern Indiana and Western Kentucky

A powerful windstorm swept through southern Indiana and western Kentucky late yesterday afternoon, bringing the heaviest rain of the season. Some areas experienced cloudburst conditions and several washouts were reported.

Mvransville Ind Indiana Kentucky

Sheriff returns with Laura Anderson after cross state chase

Taken in Ohio Shelbyville Indiana October 18 Sheriff Newton brings Laura Anderson back to the county jail arrested in Dayton Ohio charged with aiding prisoners escape from the county jail here after a four month chase across multiple states.

Ohio Shelbyville Ind Newton Laura Anderson Dayton

Likely Fatal Assault in Galveston Indiana

Lon Armstrong is under arrest charged with making a murderous assault on farmer Clinton Daggett. Daggett lies unconscious after being found on the street and brought home, with investigation continuing.

Galveston Ind Lon Armstrong Clinton Daggett Daggett

Escapee Bert Hoak Captured Near Missouri Town

Bert Hoak, the young man who escaped from the county jail, was captured in a Missouri town this week while attempting to steal a horse.

Missouri Veedersburg Ind Bert Hoak Brousht

Coal Mine Tragedy Claims Life of William Mattingly

In Washington Indiana on October 18 William Mattingly a 60 year old from Montgomery was suffocated by a slate and coal fall in a coal mine. The accident occurred underground trapping him beneath a heavy mass of rock and debris. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wiehington Ind William Mattingly Montgomery

Denver bank wrecker indictments stun city grand jury

Denver grand jury indicts Leonard Imboden James A Hill C B Wilfley B E Hull H L Hull C C Fobert W T Camp D M Carey A B Davis J H Edmondson for conspiring to steal 1712577 from Denver Savings Bank. Edmondson charged with larceny embezzlement and depositor funds conversion. Wilfley four counts. Hull one count. Warrants issued and arrests made or planned as needed.

Denver Col Leonard Imboden James A. Hill C. B. Wilfley BE. E. Hull HW. L. Hull C. C. Fobert W. T. Camp D. M. Carey A. B. Davis J. H. Edmondson Denver Savings Bank Wilfley Edmondson Hull H. L. Hull Mount Vernon National Bank of Boston Roberts and Carey Cherokee State Bank Enid Okla Camp and Davis Texas State Truss Company Fort Worth Tex Imbodea E. BE. Hull Imboden

Russia to Withdraw Forces from Manchuria and Korea

The war office informed General Linovitch to implement the Manchuria pullout within eighteen months and arrange Korea evacuation. Decisions on Siberia garrison size depend on finances and loan talks. Interned ships may depart pending negotiations. Enquist’s squadron and other ships head to European ports with Lena bound for Vladivostok.

St. Petersburg War Office Linovitch Manchuria Korea Russia Siberia Enquist Manila Saigon Shanghai Lena San Francisco Vladivostok

Parry's Views on Government Freight Rate Regulation

D M Parry of Indianapolis president of the National Association of Manufacturers mails a circular on interstate freight rate regulation seeking a new bureau under labor and commerce, a commissioner to settle disputes, and a special court if needed. Also notes Indiana insurance tax receipts rise and Masons council visit by Truman Tillman with Hemenway's health and plans.

Indianapolis D. M. Parry National Association of Manufacturers Parry President Roosevelt Interstate Commerce Commission Truman Tillman Boonville James A. Hemenway Grand Council of Masons Indiana Washington Hemenway

Old Maori Chief Dead in Salt Lake City

Hirini Whaang former chief of the eastern Maori tribe dies in a Salt Lake City hospital of appendicitis at seventy seven. He became a Mormon convert in 1882 and moved to Utah in 1890. He later returned to lead his tribe and preached Mormonism, riding by horseback between villages.

Salt Lake City Hirini Whaang New Zealand Whaang Utah

Constable Shot During Warrant Service in Indianapolis

James A Cowdray, a constable for Justice of the Peace Nickerson, is in critical condition at the city hospital after being shot while attempting to serve a warrant on James Ely, a Black man who fled. The incident occurred amid a confrontation with Ely.

Indianapolis James Cowdray Court of Justice of the Peace Nickerson James Ely

Banker Taken to Prison for Misrepresentation

Denver banker E. M. Johnson, president of Fidelity Savings Association which failed on July 3, 1904, was sent to the state penitentiary at Canon City to serve an indeterminate term of two to three years for misrepresenting the association’s financial condition in official reports.

Denver Colo E. M. Johnson Fidelity Savings Association Canon City

Lady Lecturer Credits Grape-Nuts for Recovery on Lectures

A Philadelphia lecturer attributes her recovery from extreme fatigue weakness and insomnia to Grape-Nuts. She reports rapid mental and physical improvement within days, lasting energy on lecture tours, and praises its palatability. The message points readers to The Road to Wellville booklet in each box.

Philadelphia Wellville

Pang Hong Admitted After Bishop's Petition

Washington orders Pang Hong a twenty five year old American born Chinaman admitted to the United States after he had been detained at Portal North Carolina for a month. Rev T H Kuhn of Richmond Indiana testified Pang Hong embraced Christianity and knew the truth of his nativity claim. Pang Hong had traveled to China a year ago to visit relatives and had a passport but was previously refused admission by treasury officials.

Washington United States Pang Hong Portal N. C T. H. Kuhn Richmond Ind China Treasury

Government Seeks to Recover Federal Lands Fraud Case

In Tacoma six cases filed through Attorney General Moody seek to recover government title to lands in Oregon Washington and California. The complaints name Frederick A. Hyde John A. Benson C W Clarke Willamette Pulp and Paper Co William G Gosslin Alfred Trexbury W H Sawyer and others alleging bribery perjury forgery in disposing of Vancouver district lands and in Oregon and California Henry F Dimond a San Francisco lawyer is named as hired by the defendants to aid the alleged fraud.

Tacoma Wash Attorny General Moody Oregon Washington California Frederick A. Hyde John A. Benson C. W. Clarke Willamette Pulp & Paper Company William G. Gosslin Alfred Trexbury W. H. Sawyer Vancouver Henry F. Dimond San Francisco

Indiana Man Remembered in State Department Change

Washington October 18 Colonel Wm H Michael chief clerk of the department since John Sherman left is to be succeeded by Charles Denby of Indiana son of the late Charles Denby former United States minister to China Michael will transfer to a major consular service post with a higher salary through the move.

Indiana Washington Wm. H. Michael John Sherman Charles Denby United States China Michael

Train Derailment Injures Dozens Near Cheyenne

A Cheyenne & Northern northbound passenger train derailed near Horse Creek, twenty five miles north of Cheyenne, injuring thirty four people with three possibly fatally. The smoker and day coach left the rails and plunged down a twenty foot embankment while rounding a curve.

Cheyenne Wyo Cheyenne & Northern Horse Creek

Goshen Considers Traction Link to Indianapolis

Goshen stockholders of the Huntington Columbia City Northwestern Railroad vote to increase capital stock to extend the line from Goshen to Huntington then to Indianapolis via Portland. The project aims for direct traction connection within the next year.

Goshen Ind Indianapolis Huntington, Columbia, City & Northwestern Railroad Company Huntington Portland

Monster Gas Well Strikes in Lewis County

A Philadelphia Gas Company well in Lewis County West Virginia has struck a monster gas vein. The gas is beyond all control and its reach is said to extend for miles.

Parkersburg W. Va Philadelphia: ‘Gas Lewis County Hesra

Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Huggins Estate

In the Elkhart Circuit Court the estate of John W. Huggins, deceased, is in final settlement. Charles T. Greene as administrator filed accounts and vouchers for examination on November 10, 1905, requiring heirs creditors or legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. The clerk Martin H. Kinney notes the seal at Goshen Indiana on October 18, 1995.

John W. Huggins Elkhart Charles T. Greene Circuit Court Caid Elkhart Circuit Court Goshen Indiana

Cheated Death by Kidney Cure Claim

BE H Wolfe of Bear Grove Indiana credits Filedhe Bitters with curing two years of kidney trouble and related pain. He praises them for general debility and nerve trouble and keeps a bottle on hand. Houseworth Bros. druggists guarantee them at 5 cents.

BE. H. Wolfe Bear Grove Iu Va Houseworth Bros

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Jack” Gowdy Mae Great Council of the Order Dia Manufacturers’ Association Cyrus W. Neal Insurance Department Auditor of State Neal Pang C. Lamb Munsinz Union Ecru & White Childrens Zac Martin H. Kinney Elkhart Circuit Elkhart Riverside Ns Zeca Elkhart Carriage Harness Mfg. CO Minckensack N. J
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