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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
6
A fragment notes a Beethoven composition from 1819 associated with a musical society in a Vienna suburb. The surviving text is terse and lacks full context but points to a historical musical activity tied to the composer and local cultural efforts.
The state faces contention over the Goff will dispute as Judge Gort and Attorney Lynn Free seek a swift trial. Leslie B. Goff, Cass County resident, and the late Satie Bo Gott’s estate are central figures. Defendants have paid $1250 in lawyers fees. The case has moved through Cass County courts and reached the state supreme court previously.
Citizens of Elkhart County Indiana are notified that Julius Schumm applies at Goshen court in November 1907 for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicants in quantities less than a quart with on premise drinking at 618 South Main Street Elkhart. The building details and parcel description are provided.
Fragmentary notes describe a British ambassador and donor presenting to President Woodrow Wilson. Mentions Sir William as a parliamentary figure and opens Victoria College links. References Turnbull sculpture at Corpus Christi College Oxford near the School of Science and McCosh Hall on a newly made campus path.
Newark New Jersey completes preparations for an annual Hallowe'en carnival highlighted by a grand parade. Floats and uniformed delegations from numerous fraternal and social organizations will participate in the festivities tonight.
Leaders of over a dozen Midwest colleges gather at the State University of Iowa to discuss welfare and policy matters. Attending are Presidents Van Hise of Wisconsin Angell of Michigan and Andrews of Nebraska, among others.
Winifred E Weaver, a long-time Concord township resident, petitions the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell spiritous and intoxicating liquors at No 528 South Main Street Elkhart in a three story brick building. The license would allow on premise drinking in a front room on the first floor within a designated property description in Elkhart city. The filing notes the applicant is a male over 21 of good character.
The report notes potential Republican moves toward the White House and a possible challenge to Bryan for the Democratic nomination. It mentions Elkins of Virginia may retire from the Senate after his current term, and Minnesota Republicans eye minor state officers and railway and warehouse commissioner races next year as contests loom. Thomas Way of Britt, Iowa, is also mentioned.
The article discusses Democratic and Republican conventions, noting 1894 Democrats in control, 1894 Republicans out of power, and compares Chicago and Baltimore as historic convention cities. It mentions Henry Clayton’s qualifications and potential successor dynamics among party members.
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