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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1909
Page
1
The Elkhart council approves the annual budget and tax levy amid warnings of tight finances. Hazelton predicts little municipal improvement while committees trim funds and the library fund receives targeted support.
Prosecutor Lloyd L. Burris visited Elkhart to inquire into alleged law violations likely to be presented to the circuit court and grand jury when Goshen reopens. Nearby actions include county council decisions, a peanut vendor case in Elkhart court, and a rape case slate for trial.
Brakeman Frank Lagro of a westbound freight was crushed between an engine and a flat car on a Mishawaka siding around 7:30 last night. He suffered a crushed left leg above the knee with compound fractures and punctures, was taken to Clark Hospital, and is listed in shock after the crash. He had only started duties a few weeks ago.
Pittsburg reports a consolidation of nearly all window glass factories operating without machine blowers is promised today. Representatives from over the county plan a meeting to unite against the American Glass Company with a machine made product boycott.
Police chief Loughlin heads posse pursuing masked robbers after a gunfight. One robber reportedly fell but was dragged into brush. the bandits were believed captured following the desperate assault in Wisconsin.
Gregory Texas October 21 The plan to dam the Rio Grande and turn it into a vast irrigation ditch would reclaim barren lands in the United States and Mexico. L E Bennett of Mission Texas said diplomatic negotiations with Mexico will begin immediately for cooperation and feasibility at a relatively small cost.
A conference outlines aid for homeless children and related welfare efforts. Officials discuss funding, program scope, and interagency cooperation to support vulnerable youths.
A garbled text fragment hints at a numeric claim of 106 percent but lacks clear context or subjects to identify. The readable portion presents no definite events, names, or places to anchor a precise news item.
Miss Hawthorne, a professional show woman newly residing in Elkhart, was struck in the right eye by a spitball during a theatre outing. The wound bleeds heavily and physician warns injuries may worsen over three or four days with possible complications threatening sight. Manager Timmins offers a reward for the assailant's arrest.
A spontaneous combustion blaze tore through the Harvest Queen flour mill owned by Burrell and Morgan at the north west corner of Jackson and Franklin streets. Loss estimated at $55,800 with 18,000 bushels of wheat and flour stock destroyed as firemen fought heavy flames and limited water pressure.
In a fragmented report from Kansas City sources, investigators mention bloodhounds and potential leads tied to the death of Alonzo and a wife figure named Rose McMahon. Authorities pursue a suspect in a case described as a violent domestic murder.
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