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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
1
Hearst said before leaving New York for Indianapolis he formed the independence party and expects sixty percent of Indiana votes to come from Republicans and forty percent from Democrats, with the ratio reversed in other states.
Dr. Mast receives data from J. G. Mast of Elverson Pa to trace Mast family in America. Jacob Mast born in Switzerland in 1758 and arrived Philadelphia in 1750. He settled in Berks county in 1780 and four sisters and an elder brother moved after Indian attacks to Chester county. Mast descendant C. Mast in Chester writes the history while details include David Mast of Noble Iowa as the sole surviving third generation member. Kilkhart lineage also contributed other information.
Dense fog and heavy seas sank an unknown steamer on the Point Arenas rocks 100 miles north of San Francisco. It is believed every soul perished. Uncertainty surrounds whether the ship is the Fairfield carrying Kilbourne lumber, a North Pacific passenger steamer, due at the rocks at the time of disaster.
In Paris on September 3 a despondent Mrs Myrian Colfelt wife of a wealthy New Yorker attempted suicide at her hotel. She fired three shots and remained in precarious condition at the Banjoun hospital.
Dr E M Hoover moved his office into the Spahn building today occupying the space recently vacated by Dr Ingails who moved to his residence.
Indianapolis dispatch reports Gov. Hanly and state officials in conference on calling an extra legislative session to appropriate funds for state institutions short of cash. The governor seeks wider latitude to handle night riders in southern Indiana.
William M. Jenniwood urged the common council to act after a near miss on the Elkhart & Western crossing. He described obstructed views approaching the grade from the west while driving slowly with Mrs. Ellwood and two others. The incident was referred to the board of works as a speed limit of four miles an hour had been agreed with the company. The meeting also approved an $500 bridge fund appropriation for replanking the East Jackson Street bridge and authorized borrowing $8 000 for eight months at up to five percent. The August city finances showed a cash balance of 3 071.05 and a post-meeting committee conference considered extra electric light funding.
Warren Sailor of 916 Edwardsburg Avenue told police yesterday evening that his book had been stolen from Wolf's addition. The report notes the time as o'clock with the incident occurring in the neighborhood.
Editorial questions how Elkhart can boost fall trade amid few big days. Proposes concerted action and a voluntary merchants’ drive with regionwide expositions and joint sales to draw distant buyers and refresh patronage.
John Rowe died last night at 7 o clock at his home on 1003 Middlebury Street from Brights disease after six weeks of illness He was born January 29 1841 in Summits County Ohio moved to Elkhart with his parents as a child and lived here all his life He was a wells and cisterns digger with wide county ties He belonged to the German Lutheran church He leaves a wife five sons three daughters three brothers two sisters and eleven grandchildren The sons include Newton J Walter S Norman B Rowe and Clarence T I Rowe The daughters Mrs Bert Cassell Mrs William Laughlin and Mrs R J McGowan The brothers are Franklin Andrew and Benjamin Rowe The sisters are Mrs Frank Myers and Mrs James McGinnis
Kermit Roosevelt youngest son of the president traveled aboard an Lake Shore west bound train at 1 PM yesterday. He rode with a companion to the west for a hunting trip and their baggage filled a large portion of the baggage car. The train halted about ten minutes at a depot where Roosevelt relaxed on a truck and spoke with railroad staff and others.
An important gathering of the Bryan Kern and Marshall clubs will be held Friday night at Truth Wall. Geo. A Briggs, former county chairman, will present a message to interest all Democrats and others who plan to affiliate with the party in the coming election. A social session and smoker will follow the business meeting.
To celebrate Labor Day J2khart will close most factories and major stores while banks post offices and schools operate on partial schedules. Elk hart hosts Island park celebration with a runners matinee at the Elkhart driving park and a Sid way Concert band performance under local societies. South Bend draws a crowd with labor delegates and a picnic at Island park featuring a 16 event field program and tug of war as the highlight.
Five of six balloons purchased by G J Sherman rose from Bucklen hotel second balcony during a Trumpet Notes concert. A faulty pilot fire and strong wind caused failures. balloons carried various gifts and orders but drifted away, making retrieval unlikely. A second set from the Truth office also failed after a collision with electrical wires, though a Teddy Bear balloon and ticket orders were saved. High winds made toy balloon flights a disaster.
Tommy Burns world heavyweight champion defeats Australian champion Bill Lang in the sixth round of a scheduled twenty round bout in Melbourne. Burns delivers decisive blows to halt Lang's challenge as fans witness a rapid finish.
The Postal Company announces a new money order transfer service direct by cable from New York to Porto Rico and Cuba. Local agent Charlés reports the system is now in operation. The company had previously discussed a direct cable to Havana and prepares to extend services from Key West.
Democratic National Committee plans a vigorous campaign in Maine toward the September 14 state election. Senator Gore of Oklahoma and other national figures will spend several days campaigning. Republican efforts include an array of spellbinders with Vice President Fairbanks and Senators La Follette Knox and Foraker expected to speak for Taft. Bryan declined comment on Taft and Foraker talks as he heads to the Nebraska state fair. Taft’s name may appear on both West Virginia factional tickets after a Republican conference discussion.
The annual Mennonite Sunday school conference for Indian and Michigan opened at Goshen College with strong attendance. Elkhart delegates will present Friday morning on Anna Hoover's Power of Habit, as officers led opening devotional and organizational work. Attendance was good and many attendees traveled by interurban from nearby cities.
Manila reports that the Sultan of Dunbarra, leader of the Parang raid in Mindanao two years ago in which J. W. McDonald was slain, must hang per the territorial supreme court ruling.
Wealthy bachelor James A. Rice offers ninety acres within city limits for park and cemetery use. Council and board of works plan to inspect the tracts at 3 pm and study funding, with an estimated net city revenue of about 110000 to 120000 from cemetery lots and related improvements.
Reports show three new cars placed in service on the Elk Hart lines of the Chicago South Bend and Northern Indiana railway. Foreman Stutsman piloted one car with Hallet as motorman and Roy Shupert as conductor. An apparent improvement is the cars' night appearance and overall condition.
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