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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
2
Col James S Dodge addressed a Benton crowd for over an hour in a talk on Good Citizenship. He spoke without mentioning Congressman Brick or Walter Brown and urged investigation of major political and economic questions. Maj Braden accompanied him and noted the audience paid close attention.
John Ludwig, killed on the Lake Shore tracks in Goshen on August 10, identified by a letter from Abraham Diller of Pandora Ohio. Ludwig, 58, born in Lofman Austria, known as a tramp and drunkard, had worked as a farm hand with no trade. He had no known relatives in Putnam County and will be buried in Oak Ridge cemetery potter's field.
Miss Marie Menges brought a farm wagon and team to Bristol for business then found the outfit missing. Night searches followed, with police assuming theft. Early today Supt. Silvers spotted the rig on Sycamore street by the river and recovered it. the horses had wandered and stopped at the end of the street.
Public讨论 shows Samuel Hoke of Elkhart proposing to refund 1000 of salary and surrender all interest from public funds. County Treasurer O Keefe argues interest accrues with large balances, noting Marion and St Joseph counties earn substantial sums while salaries are modest. Elkhart's tax collections reach about half a million, implying large balances and interest income. 1901 reports show 2100 in interest on temporary loans.
A county treasurer argues that interest earned on public funds from banks belongs to the people, not the treasurer, and vows to continue placing the interest in the county treasury. Also reported: the lone Confederate soldier buried in Indiana was exhumed and sent to Tennessee. his brother Womack carried the skeletal remains away in a satchel after the 1863 Morgan raid near Corydon.
The International Harvesters company previews a new combine as prices for harvesters and binders rise to about $125. Last year one or two firms in the same combine sold these machines for under $100.
Elkhart residents must contribute to a 50 cent per ton coal tariff to reimburse strike losses. Anthracite railroads plan a winter price hike to cover $14 million in losses from five months of strikes. Dealers report first price cuts for Pocahontas smokeless and Jackson lump while Brazil block remains unchanged.
Charles Bartram of Elkhart Goshen and South Bend sues for 5000 dollars against the man who caused his arrest in Cincinnati on August 2 as an alleged accomplice in a swindle. Bartram was discharged at the hearing after the plaintiff admitted he was not involved in the deal. He claims losses including job loss embarrassment to his wife whom he wed a day before the arrest and moving expenses to avoid notoriety.
Harry Seaman youngest son of Rev. J. W. Seaman of Wakarusa has returned ill from Mishawaka with a well defined smallpox case. The home is quarantined with precautions to prevent spread. He is under care of his brother Dr. J. W. Seaman of Osceola.
County clerk L. A. Dennett brings home 28 110 votes weighing 1101 pounds. The trip cost 13 45 for express and 21 70 for railroad fare. Council appropriated 20 to cover trip expenses, and he deducted 1 70. He will seek further appropriation for hotel costs and any deficiency.
Edwin L. Clark of Mishawaka, supreme treasurer of the American Standard Bearers, was sandbagged in Chicago. He lost jewelry valued at 300 dollars and a certificate check for 10 000 dollars. Relatives say they do not know his total assets. Clark is in serious condition in Chicago.
A 19th century advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil claiming relief for sore throat chest congestion and pulmonary troubles. The copy emphasizes universal pain relief and promotes the oil as a cure all with testimonials and a bold claim of dramatic results.
Trustee Grosh released the 22 polling sites for the upcoming election. Precincts include hose houses, shops, residences, and public buildings along Beardsley, Franklin, Main, South Main, Madison, and nearby streets. Locations cover Beardsley Avenue, Rush’s blacksmith shop, Foster’s shop, and the Opera House area among others.
Phineas K Compton was released on a $300 cash bond after arrest with Jacob Caiger for cattle theft from Notre Dame farm in St Joseph county. Caiger remained jailed in South Bend as Compton returned home. To raise bail, Compton’s family sold much of the crop from the Edwardsburg road homestead.
The investigation finds cargo shortages in coal shipments to Elkhart and across Indiana. Car weights often fall short of lading figures by several tons. Train crews reportedly pilfer coal from cabooses as railroads provide stoves but no coal allowances.
Investigation shows trainmen and crossing watchmen pilfer coal from shipments, causing startling losses. Officials of the coal dealers association consider remedies to present to railway authorities. Meanwhile no protest is made to loading soft coal in box cars despite a ten cent per ton premium. Most hard coal remains in closed cars for commercial and domestic use.
George Fister of Home Telephone reports toll connection with South Bend to be set up next week charging 15 cents for conversations with South Bend subscribers. 32 new subscribers at Dunlap’s. copper metallic circuit system being installed. Independent telephone reps from Northern Indiana and Southern Michigan visit South Bend to tour the plant and finalize toll connections. Notable attendees include G S Van Deusen C W Taylor R F Price B W Stacey Walter J Uhl Geo W Seybold Jerome Stephenson Dr C D Knott Geo W Fister Miss Lillian Cover and others from Bremen Napanee and Wakarusa.
Fred Williams of Elkhart and Charles Ritter of South Bend were fined 10 each plus 4.85 costs after being arrested by Deputy Game Warden W A Palmer for shooting woodcock in the Buchanan area before the season opened. The men commented that the birds were pretty dear game as they left the Justice's office.
Mrs. Nettie Hall of Linden near La grange died suddenly yesterday after being told she was under arrest for the murder of her father George Nicholas. He was found dead at the cellar stairs and suspected foul play pointed to Hall and her husband as heirs. A warrants were sworn and they were arrested when she collapsed and died.
J H Graham president of Graham & Morton Transportation offers property valued at 10000 or cash to any hotelman who builds a modern fireproof hotel in Benton Harbor. I W Lillis of Chicago accepts and will construct a 200 room fireproof structure.
An advertising claim touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a natural remedy to regulate the stomach and bowels with rapid effect, suggesting people need not suffer constipation.
Luke Wheeler former county treasurer employee and Capt. Edward Williams Masonic Temple manager were found guilty of conspiring to defraud the county of 27000 in taxes via a forged receipt. Williams received 1500 fine and six months in jail. Wheeler faced 3500 fine and two years imprisonment.
An old advertisement touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a nature remedy for coughs colds and pulmonary diseases claiming it saves lives when used timely.
The Pope granted an audience to Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco. Afterward 500 Irish pilgrims were presented to him and cheered with cries of Long live the pope and Long live the independence of Ireland. The Pope expressed great pleasure.
A brief note praises a charming young woman described as brilliant who has recently completed a course of Rocky Mountain Tea, attributing her brilliancy to the regimen. Houseworth Bros.
A jumbled ad fragment touts Jagcky Mountain Tea as a cure for pimples blotches constipation sick headache jaundice back pain congested kidneys sluggish bowels bladder indigestion and more. It professes beauty restoration and general health benefits, with old time family appeal.
Political gossip weighs Walter Brown's leadership as failing and anticipates a close election on November 4. Prof Hering impresses with political savvy while Congressman Brick and advisers push a tough campaign. A coal strike dispute, Mitchell's stance, and Brown's fallout shape Republican chances as the race nears its end.
The piece notes Harry S. Schilling as a union man favored by labor, while Elmer Manning loses union support amid long standing disputes. It highlights Prof. Hering as labor’s preferred candidate, with strong backing from workers who cite coal operators and monopolies thwarting Congress. A factory canvass in Elkhart backs the claim.
The serial romance ended yesterday in the Truth and drew much speculation about its author. Many politicians and business leaders think the writer is insider and close to history, with guesses ranging from Coppy Silvers to Kit or A.R. Beardsley, Jim Dodge, and A.M. Smith, all deemed unlikely.
A fragment describes a serial considered realistic, provoking republican condemnation of political chicanery and claims of rare leads to mind.
London on October 25 reports a restrained turnout for the king’s procession. Twenty seven thousand soldiers lined the route while crowds stayed about two deep. The royal pageant halted at Trafalgar Square for addresses, then Temple Bar for city keys, and Guildhall for luncheon amid balaclava day displays.
London October 25 a man on the route near St George church was arrested while waiting for the royal procession to pass. A bundle containing two pounds of a black powdery substance was found nearby. Identified as George Martin an unemployed Church of England clergyman he claimed to object to the grandstand on church ground and intended to destroy it. He was remanded for trial.
Goshen judge Anthony Deahl addressed about 250 people in Truth hall delivering an economic talk on tariffs trusts and the coal war. He described monopolies crushing rivals by price dumping and later adjusting prices, cited Elkhart county cases, questioned Roosevelt era claims on coal duty and criticized Republican and Democratic positions on pensions and the coal strike.
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