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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
1
The U S Court of Appeals today denied the government’s bid to remand John R Walsh to custody for penitentiary, ruling Walsh may enjoy personal liberty under surveillance until the Supreme Court handles a writ of certiorari. The decision, brief, marks a victory for Walsh.
A jailhouse letter from Elkhart County inmates lauds George W Method of New Paris. They credit him with generosity and cheer during his weeklong custody awaiting trial for larceny acquittal. The note notes his sympathy and courtesies while in jail and says they will miss his companionship.
Chicago residents report Mrs Charles H Edgecom and her four year old son were found dead in their fashionable apartment with asphyxiation. Physicians say they died several hours before discovery. Husband unable to determine motive, case possibly suicide.
A filed suit in Syracuse alleges damages are sought by a company against a receiver. The action names Benton Rasor and references a Berkeypile phrase. Details are limited in the fragment.
Augustine R. Gildea, resident agent for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad, Democratic nominee for councilman at large, presents long railroad and business experience. Born March 1, 1854 in Monroe County Michigan, he has lived in Wichart since 1899 and owns property. He claims unmatched understanding of city needs and taxpayer interests.
Vicksburg awaits President Taft for a five hour visit with a banquet, an automobile ride to the National Cemetery and National Military Park, and a large reception at Carroll hotel with hundreds of guests. New Orleans hosts the National Deep Waterway convention with governors and congressmen among delegates as Taft is expected to speak Saturday.
At the annual meeting in Winona Lake the directors announced a 400000 fundraising total to extend the Winona traction line from Mentone to Peru to connect Warsaw with Chicago and Indianapolis to Michigan City. Two directors subscribed nearly the entire amount.
Fragmentary OCR notes show scattered names and terms Fray Roth and meet references. Limited readable details prevent a clear event or outcome.
Grand jury in Pickhart circuit court returned an indictment against George McLaughlin of Nappanee charging liquor law violations. He appeared in court and posted 100 bond for trial. The docket sparked speculation about Elkhartans summoned previously, with no Elkhart reports, suggesting rumors of gaming may be unfounded.
Rumor says Lake Shore will adopt a new timetable next Sunday with one or two Toledo trains split into sections to improve Michigan connections and local service. Train No. 21 at Elkhart may also be adjusted as part of the plan though details are not yet known.
Patrolman Christman heard a crying child at 2:30 a m and found a four year old girl in a night robe, wandering barefoot and seeking her mother. She directed officers to Herbert Lewis at 911 South Main Street where the father was away on duty. The mother had visited a neighbor during the absence. The officer cared for the child until the mother returned home around 2 o'clock.
A background clash between reformers and a political machine dominates discussions. Voters face a municipal election where opponents of machine tactics gather at Gayles hall for a reception to rally support for an anti machine ticket. Democratic nominees will attend as arrangements prepare for a large crowd.
The Fire Preventive association of Indiana indefinitely postponed its meeting at the Bucklea hotel due to a misunderstanding and absent secretary. About forty were expected. leaders from Indianapolis Chicago Evansville Detroit and other cities were in attendance or named to represent various insurers and unions. A new meeting may be scheduled soon, possibly in Elkhart.
Ayetha Saas announces a second PR event with core organizers and partners. The notice highlights a public session in the city hall and a media briefing to discuss project goals and timelines.
In Hammond Indiana last night rival political factions clashed at Indiana Harbor. The American flag was grabbed and trampled by a band wagon driver Hepler, injuring him and several others. A constable fired into the air to disperse the mob as shots rang out.
Goshen Manufacturing serves notice against Herbert A. Myers of Warsaw and Beth A. Myers of Elkhart to cease manufacturing a hay carrier and to render accounts. Additional notices target several other hay tool makers infringing the Goshen patents. Dealers and farmers may be liable for selling or using cross draft carriers.
Inspector Cannon reports first progress after resuming bridge work on the Dik Hart river. He faced poor labor availability with workers lounging near Main Street until three men were hired. The first girders are being manufactured locally and will be delivered to the site Monday. Completion will take several weeks.
Abraham Eshelman Democratic nominee for councilman at large in Elkhart earns praise as an alert energetic aggressive official. Resident since 1898 with ties across the city. Born in Lancaster County Pennsylvania 42 years ago. Longtime cigar makers organizer and current local representative of the AFL. Former president of Elkhart Central Labor Union.
Mrs. Mark Schaefer of Goshen sues Louis and Nathan Salinger of Goshen and Harry Salinger of South Bend for 20000 damages in Wayne County Circuit Court Goshen alleging they fired stock in Salinger Brothers store two rooms owned by Schaefer caused fire and gas explosion. value of property 25000 with 2500 insurance. trial set January 5 1910. attorneys named.
A vehicle crash on Bolon left the victim seriously injured. Authorities are investigating the wreck and identifying any contributing factors or persons involved.
Elkhart seeks support for the St Joseph valley canal as Fort Wayne officials shift to back multiple routes for a deep waterway. Engineers rush preliminary surveys with a Fort Wayne convention to be held in November to decide feasibility and routing including the Kankakee and St Joseph valley options. The Industrial Association aims to send at least twenty volunteers to advocate for Elkhart and allied cities.
The Bucklen line work will tear up brick pavement from Jackson to Main to lay a new traction track. The project will connect Bucklen to the Northern Indiana street line and extend from Elkhart to Angola, with Mears street in Angola toward South Bend.
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