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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1908

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Taft Shows Confidence After Big Madison Square Garden Crowd

New York City October 29 Taft supporters claim a larger Madison Square Garden demonstration than Bryan’s. Carnegie, on the Adriatic, predicts Taft victory and warns of grave consequences if Bryan wins. Bryan tours upstate labor strongholds while Taft heads toward New York state.

New York William J. Bryan Troy Hil Bryan Taft Aiter Madison Square Garden New York State

Demostration carrier John Raymer dies at 1 am in Elkhart

John Raymer who carried W. J. Bryan painting in Elkhart demonstrations died in his Nichols block room early today from organic heart trouble. Born in Goshen on July 24 1839 he lived in Goshen until moving to Elkhart twenty years ago. He worked as a dyer fib, janitor and care taker of Longacre flats. Survived by one daughter Eva Haines four grandchildren two half brothers Allen and James Parks. Funeral Sunday at 10 from Mrs. Haines home and interment in Goshen Oak Ridge cemetery.

Mr. Raymer Mr. Bryan Raymer Mr. DeLong Mr. Raymers Goshen Cosmo Buttermilk Elkhart Cormer Main Pratt Streets Division Street Abigail Wilkinson Mary Bardwell Eva Haines North Third Street Allen Parks Waterloo Ind James Parks Nappanee Haines

Steamer Disaster Claims 38 Victims

The wreck of the steamer Yarmouth bound from Rotterdam to Harwich was found in mid channel. Bodices of crew and passengers were recovered on the North Sea shore, and it is believed all aboard are lost with thirty eight people on board.

London Yarmouth Rotterdam Harwich North Sea Wpeast

Fire Panic Hurts Many Women in Cincinnati Building

A fire caused by calcium light explosions on the fourth floor of the Neave building in Cincinnati today injured twenty people, many women, some with scalds and smoke inhalation, as a panic swept through the scene following the alarm.

Cincinnati Neave

Miners warned to guard union amid disruption

Indianapolis reports President Lewis blaming personal malice for attacks on United Mine Workers organization. He says some locals disobey union laws in an official address to officers and members outlining the critical situation. Pittsburg notes Vice President Clark of District Five has been formally removed by the district executive board.

Indianapolis United Mine Workers Lewis Pittsburg Clark

Murder arrest in race-linked Covington body case

In Cincinnati on October 29 a headless body found near Covington led to the arrest of Farris Simpson, a Harrodsburg barber. The slain man Noble, identified as Simpson’s companion two months earlier in Covington, reportedly carried a two thousand dollar Army bond in his possession.

Cincinnati Covington Harrodsburg Farris Simpson Noble Simpson

Impressive Service At St Vincent's Catholic Church

Crowds filled St. Vincent's Catholic Church Tuesday evening for the close of the forty hours of prayer honoring the Blessed Sacrament. A grand processional carried the Blessed Sacrament to the altar as sixteen young girls scattered flowers along the aisles. The procession included eighty children and moved toward the altar in a solemn, ceremonial climax.

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Batchelor Defends County Finances Amid Accusations

The major domo and former county auditor Batchelor asserts court house funds are safe and no theft has occurred. Truth disputes his figures on Goshen News-Times advertising revenue and accuses Batchelor of misrepresentation while urging a political change.

Domo Batchelor Court House Batchelor Ate Truth Goshen News-Times News-Times News- Times Elkhart County Congress

Both Hurt In Buggy Accident Near New Streets

Mr and Mrs Melvin Price were injured when their buggy was struck by a horse and cart near corn ain and new streets. They were taken to a neighbor's house for care. Mr Price sustained a large bruise and the buggy suffered major damage. The car crew’s speed appeared insufficient to pass the scene safely.

Melvin Price Melvin’ Price Cornain New Streets

Costly Campaign Rumors Emerge From Indianapolis

In Indianapolis voters confront costly campaign claims as tax concerns dominate the scene. Fragmentary text indicates public skepticism about government spending and campaign promises amid a tense political climate.

Elect Marshall Kern gain strong welcome in Elkhart

A large Elkhart crowd greeted Democratic candidates Thomas R. Marshall and John Worth Kern with an enthusiastic, spontaneous reception. The parade of horsemen and marching clubs stretched for blocks, finally filling the Bucklen Theatre and an overflow crowd outside.

Thomas R. Marshall Elkhart Marstall John Worth Kern Padintia Thomas. R. Marshall Henry A. Barnhart Congress

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Ymes Negie Carnegie New ‘York Andrew Carnegie Ison John Raymer Mr. Raymer Was Shen W. J. Bryan Nichols Block Berryman Washington Star FO Watson Mr. Marshall Marshall Buckien Theatre Harrison Streets Mrshail Harrison Kern and Marshall Club Bryan, Kern and Marshall Club First Voters Harry Joomis Precinct 22 Bango Township Iin Bucklens Nevep Kem Starshall Main Streets Lincoln Dixon Cage Remubleau Smith Kelleher Bukhart
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