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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
1
Warden Francis, newly in charge at the western Pennsylvania penitentiary, says wealthy federal bankers bought favors and bribed guards. He reports guards receiving up to 400 a quarter from rich inmates to secure good grades or shorten sentences, sometimes through fear.
Mrs Nelson Morris widow of the late multimillionaire packer died in a Paris hospital from injuries after an automobile accident yesterday the car overturned she was described as terribly mangled and died today in the hospital in Chicago reports say
Paris reports France imposes strict watch on fortification secrets amid fears of foreign spies and traitors within military ranks.
Several hundred Elk hart residents attended the Elkhart county fair in Goshen. An interurban car leaving the city carried crowds to the steps. ten to fifteen people stood near the motorman. Wednesday featured one of the big days with a special speed program.
A broken rail believed to cause an excursion train wreck on the Goshen and Michigan branch between Findley and Battle Creek. Seven cars left the track injuring a passenger with a broken collar bone. The line was badly blocked and Goshen trains diverged from the regular run.
The will of the late B. H. Harriman probated in New York names wife Mary W. Harriman as sole heir to all real and personal property. The document notes the estate includes about seventy-five wards and assigns all assets to her absolutely. Frank Maxwell is mentioned as having made a business trip to Chicago.
City council discusses Brubaker declared incompetent street work on Prairie street. Inspector Manchester questioned. Council approves eight thousand dollar borrowing and three thousand dollar street fund. Jefferson street light request referred. Finance reports delayed. Mayor Greene probes delays. Fly ordinance referred to committee.
Councilman Brubaker accused Andrews Asphalt of substandard paving on South Prairie Street and questioned inspector Manchester’s qualifications. City Engineer Smith reported a subgrade stone removal and replacement meeting fire specs, while Chairman Arnold warned relaying may be required if specs aren’t met. The board’s public works chair noted it’s the first complaint heard and thanked property owners for willingness to fund better material. an additional $1,000 for street improvements was proposed amid debate on inspector costs.
Rochester Minn Sept 16 Gov John A Johnson lies in St Marys hospital in grave condition after a deep seated intestinal abscess operation. Earlier reports spoke of improvement but later bulletins warned of irregular pulse and subnormal temperature. Surgeons Mayo and Mayo expressed concern though Mrs Johnson remained hopeful for recovery.
A lengthy session in the Wikhart superior court yielded a land dispute compromise between Joins Darr and Isaac Darr over a 340 acre farm in Elkhart County plus a 210 acre tract in St Joseph County. The settlement awards full title to Isaac with John paying $50, resolving a dispute that dated to 1891. Also noted is Rev. Lewis Hall resigning from the Presbyterian church amid health issues and plans to join the Fort Wayne Presbytery dissolution in Goshen.
Republicans of the city meet at 7:30 this evening to nominate council candidates. Delegates will be chosen by wards for tomorrow night’s convention to determine city ticket contenders. Meeting places include Lusher Bros. store Beardsley avenue and Michigan street in the first ward and Braden blacksmith shop West Jacky street in the second ward.
In Chicago yesterday afternoon a pistol and knife duel led to the death of Mrs. Leah Tripp wife of Julius Tripp superintendent for Morris Mann & Co and sister of Harry Morris. The other victim was Mrs. Annie Silver wife of Jacob Silver of Newitt. Both women died from gunshot wounds.
President Taft spoke to a large Elkhart gathering at Lake Shore Station praising prosperity and thanking supporters. Charles R. Crane, Chicago minister to China, joined the Taft party in town, and a strong bodyguard detail accompanied the president during the stop before continuing the transcontinental trip.
A fragmented note describes a new light project canvassing in Hart with vague mentions of day and thorough canvass. The readable text hints at citywide initiative and public outreach efforts.
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