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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
4
Fragmentary notice outlines delivery and payment terms for a newspaper subscription. It mentions delivery by carrier or mail and a per year rate. Readers are asked to report issues to the office and to submit communications by 4 PM to ensure inclusion on that day.
On October 28 several historical notes appear from 1701 Philadelphia charter by William Penn to later events. The list includes Algiers bombardment by France, Liberty Statue dedication in New York Harbor, and various political and personal milestones.
Herbert Parsons born October 28 in New York City. He rose to prominence amid insurgent attacks on Speaker Cannon while students at Yale and Harvard Law School. He later joined the bar and entered public life as a representative.
A candidate described as patriotic, law abiding, and conscientious, a self made business man free from ring rule, pledges to devote time to mayoral duties and provide a careful competent administration enjoyed by the best citizens.
The piece surveys theories on why women dress to please men or rival peers and notes vanity as a matter of location. It argues fashionable appeal can attract men while reflecting cultural notions of beauty and modesty across different styles.
A short notice lists fish species including white salmon wall eyed pike and finnay haddie for ordering. Home phone numbers 109 and 775 along with Bell 109 are provided for placing orders.
Four youths aged thirteen to fourteen were captured after leaving school at noon Tuesday and traveling by freight train to reach the city. Alfred Cummerau aided in taking Elmer Martin and others back to their homes before authorities intervened.
A domestic squabble over a bridge game escalates as Wicklet refuses to endure a room full of women. He proclaims plans to reclaim personal freedom and departs amid the guests' quiet distress and the lingering murmurs of disapproval.
Harvey Johnson, a lifer in Columbus Ohio, attempted a second escape from the penitentiary after three days of hiding. Officers captured a rope ladder hidden under his shirt and a fifty-foot wire found in smudged trousers, with a belt and pulley intended to bridge the thirty-foot gap to the roof.
Norman E. Mack Democratic National Chairman said he has not repudiated Bryan and warned against reading too much into Harmon and his Texas speech. He added he cannot back any candidate and noted Harmon and Marshall are big men whose names may appear at the next convention.
E. H. Gary chairman of United States Steel Corp denied a Chicago report that the company has taken over control of Walsh Indiana railroad properties. He stated no such action had occurred and no confirmation was available from the firm as of today.
Harbin Manchuria October 28 The assassin of Prince Ito was today identified as Indian Antean, former editor of a newspaper at Zoul. He claimed membership in a twenty member organization sworn to kill Ito.
The five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Brandt of 815 Harrison street died after a brief illness. She is survived by her parents a brother Arnold Brandt and a sister Hester Brandt. Interment will be at Grace Ado with services Friday at 2 30 pm at the Harrison street residence officiated by Rev 8 Cramplin. The Blue Lodge I O R M will have charge of the services.
Frightened at a box blown by a guest of wind yesterday forenoon at 11:30 a.m. a team of bronches driven by Louis Dettweiler hitched to a delivery wagon of Siegfried and Kollar bakers on Division street started to run. The ponies stopped after dodging a telephone pole. Dettweiler tried to catch the wagon. little damage reported. Read the Baily Truth.
In New York on October 28 Judge Robert S. Lovett was elected president of the Southern Pacific to succeed the late E. H. Harriman. William Mahle was named vice president.
The article notes ancient volumes studied by students are germ laden and some advocate using a silk and wire mask over the mouth and nose. It mentions such reading masks are used in Paris.
A Maspeth L I man attempted death by own action after being overwhelmed by details of Willie the boy’s exploits shared by his aunt. In a farewell letter he explained the urge to die, while the aunt’s endless tales allegedly worsened his nerves and nearly pushed him to self-harm.
London to Teheran telegraph distance 4000 miles via automatic repeaters at ten stations. From Lowestoft to Emden to Berlin Berlin War saw Rome Odessa Kertch Sukhum Kalin Tiflis Tauris Teheran receives the message before it proceeds to India, the longest circuit in the world.
A notice reports a vacancy in the position of deputy-warden at the county penitentiary. Details are scarce but the task calls for filling the role.
A fragment recounts the early life of French actor Coquelin, noting his father Benoit Constant Coquelin's wish for him to pursue the family bakery trade. At 13, the boy showed a strong urge for the stage, while his father urged him to stay in the business and become his successor.
Fragmentary OCR yields a cryptic note mentioning Mae Sh ERE aerate in a medical or liturgical context. Readers see little concrete data, names, dates, or events to anchor a clear news item. The readable bits hint at health or ceremonial terms without verifiable details.
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