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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
4
Truth Publishing Co announces delivery by carrier or mail at 10 cents per week or 5 dollars per year. Publication requires timely payments and notices any missed delivery by 10 o'clock to ensure same day publication.
Editorial notes discuss office business and telephone usage with reference to a room and numbers 95 and 61. The piece reflects on communication practices and newsroom routines.
William D. Hazelton sworn affidavit records the Elkhart Truth daily circulation at 3655 copies for September 1907. The figure excludes sample copies and unsold issues. Notary Louis A. Dennert authenticated the affidavit on October 4, 1907 in Indiana.
A fragment notes a sale titled Truth on display at Fineheat's drug store on Main and Hickory Timmins' Opera House book store Knevels' book store andKeene's inter ban news stand with no further details.
A smoothed digest lists events from 1589 Paris attacked by Henry IV and York City evacuation, 1685 LaSalle voyage, 1687 Amos demands CT charter surrender, 1775 colonial oath on Stamp Act, 1801 Yale president Woolsey born, 1808 Philadelphia frigate wreck, 1806 San Domingo revolt, 1804 Nevada statehood.
General James B Aleshire, United States Army Quartermaster General, born in Ohio on October 381 1856. He became a West Point cadet in 1876 and graduated four years later. He was promoted to captain and quartermaster in 1895 and to major and quartermaster six years after. Aleshire succeeded General Humphrey as quartermaster general a year ago under the four years detail system. He has served across the nation and is regarded as the leading horse judge for military service and a top expert in the quartermaster's department.
The push to host the next Republican national convention centers on city backing and rail transportation costs. Kansas City leads in pledged national committee members, while Chicago may respond with a larger monetary bonus to win the bid.
Fragmentary notes suggest expert Aetena may influence the tariff case with a strong stand. Reference to Ariele and Joe indicates a contentious debate shaping congressional affairs and protective stances.
The Indianapolis Star reports a state court verdict awarding fourteen thousand dollars in damages against five students for hazing a classmate. The ruling deems the action a public service by the court.
The Indianapolis Sun defends congressmen’s comforts while the Washington Herald notes quiet admiration for the same privilege, highlighting a partisan tug over perks in national politics.
The Indianapolis News notes the acquittal of a Berlin editor who had accused high born figures, suggesting progress in the German empire despite hampering influences. The remark frames the verdict as a signal of ongoing change in the regime.
The text warns a politician to avoid knowing details about city contracts or people. It reflects cautious counsel from a Indianapolis News perspective about maintaining distance from contracted matters and information. It emphasizes discretion in public life and the dangers of entanglement with local deals.
The Indianapolis Sun questions why Wall Street men are grabbing profits and scalps alike while the Kalmazoo Gazette notes optimism in invention and calls for a method to disguise the odor of automobiles.
After everyone else leaves, Mr. Charles J. Bonaparte will begin another octopus hunt and nearly kill an octopus, according to the Washington Herald.
Labor unions press Congressman Brick to back the Pearce anti injunction bill when the new congress convenes. Former governor W T Durbin remains a popular figure with friends pushing him toward a race for office and possibly vice presidency. Durbin has not commented on the VP speculation.
The Tenth district association of democratic editors holds a meeting in Indianapolis December 7 and continues the next day. A banquet is planned with a 1.00 cover charge. The event is clearly oriented around Bryan.
Report from Washington says William R Hearst aims to succeed Thomas Collier Pratt in the United States Senate by capturing a large majority of next Tuesday's New York assemblymen. An alliance with Herbert Parsons, leader of the New York county Republicans, allegedly coordinates Hearst's path to the senate while Parsons seeks to defeat Tammany in New York City.
Purchasers of lecture course tickets are advised that the opening number will be Prof. Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago on Friday evening November 8. Tickets should be bought at Houseworth Bros central store. season tickets offer economy over single admissions.
The report describes hazardous road conditions and a cyclist found unconscious on a street after a fall. Residents note lingering rheumatism risks from slips and the weather’s impact on travel as authorities investigate the scene.
RUMBLINGS and mumblings hint Elkhart may adopt a curfew as a procession nears. Strangers observe how local youths roam at night unlike peers in similar towns, with boys and girls out past expected hours reportedly tied to newspaper workers hackmen and seasoned athletes.
A local report notes heightened fear of prowlers targeting unprotected homes and children. A resident urges drastic measures including branding and even deadly force to deter intruders, suggesting violent acts to end the peeping threat.
The St Joseph County Dental Society formed at an enthusiastic meeting this week. A code of ethics and a constitution with by laws were adopted. The South Bend Turner Bund supported Chicago over Washington for the next convention in a well attended meeting. The scene signaled a clash between eastern and western factions over future plans.
Capt Edwards a Justice of the Peace and postmaster of Niles during the first Cleveland administration claims he helped receive and deliver the first registered letter to Niles. He also says he received and delivered the first special delivery letter sent to a Niles address.
A. R. Kesler relocates his Redi Estate office two doors north of the St. Joseph Valley Bank and asks customers and friends to call.
The Elkhart Athletic football team will play the South Bend Muessell team at Elkhart Driving Park next Sunday afternoon.
An ad for Elgin watches lists a 17 jewel Elgin with patent regulator in gold filled cases for 15 dollars and a second hand 17 jewel watch in nickel case for 3.60. Repairing watches and clocks with a one year guarantee at reasonable prices by WS Asby at 108 North Second Street.
The notice outlines two weekly office hours by Congressman McChicago at Washington Avenue. He will be in Elk Hart on Monday and Friday each week, with time divided between the two locations.
Dr J F Werner is located in a new building on Hig Street, stand floor. The notice indicates relocation details and directs readers to the new premises for services.
Advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding and protruding piles using a 50 cent ointment. Claims relief in 6 to 14 days with money refunded if not cured. Includes stark OCR style formatting and archaic wording.
Reports from Washington on October 31 describe nine state elections with little national impact. Maryland, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Kentucky, and Mississippi vote on governors and state offices while New York and Nebraska select judges and education officials. The results are expected to mirror prior year outcomes, with party tensions centered on state issues and election laws in Maryland.
A night yard switchman nicknamed Slim finds a missing dinner jail with contents from the night rounds. He suspects coworkers but they swear oaths of innocence on Bibles as the mystery remains unsolved.
At Lake Shore depot, heating problems disrupt operations as workers await completion of the new piping system from the roundhouse, signaling ongoing maintenance delays and anxious crews.
The Elkhart Superior Court appoints Emil V. Anderson as receiver for the Hagen Cigar Company in Elkhart County Indiana. All interested parties must govern themselves accordingly. Dated October 31 1907.
Mrs. Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tennessee says Dr. King s New Discovery cured her persistent cough and lung weakness after other remedies failed. The remedy is sold by Houseworth Bros druggists for 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Supper at Trinity M. E. Church on Nov 1 under WwW H M S MINE auspices offers a menu of Boiled Ham Creamed Potatoes Baked Beans Cranberry Jelly Cabbage Salad Pickles Brown Bread Hot Rolls Pumpkin Pie Whipped Cream. Price 25 cents. supper served from 5 30 p m on.
God house and barn on Aspenwold Avenue priced at 1600 dollars. Fine home on Cedar street 2100 dollars. Large lot at Simonton and Main streets 225 dollars. Call before buying as property must be sacrificed. NEILSBERG and SHATTUCK at 407 Main Street.
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