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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1908

Page

2

Bristol Campaign Openings End in Disinterest

At the Bristol meeting in Wishart county candidates including Chas W Miller and Daniel J Thayer spoke to a shrinking crowd about party credit and a Bryan scare. Miller attacked Bryan Kern and Roosevelt era policies while noting railroad issues and bank guarantees but the audience thinned as the speech wandered.

Bihar County Chas. W. Miller Congress Thriffgenth Mosier Wikhart Goshen Emsue Bristol Miller Mr. Miller Daniel J. Thayer State Senate Aaron S. Zook William FE. Widery Elkhart Elkharty North District Péenie Child Democratic Party Thomas Jefferson Republican Party Hoth Uncle Joe Cannon Tate Miler Cyglane Roosevelt Bryan Cannan Miner Thirteenth District Take Shore Railroad Ne Goshen Lake Shore William J. Bryan John Worth Kern Didate Aim Brand Madison Square Garden -Ueed New York

Elkhart Man Henry Carmien Hurt at Pine Station

An Elkhart resident named Henry Carmien was struck at Pine Station Saturday night and is reported in stable condition. Police continue investigation into the incident.

Two railroad deaths tied to smoke hid the danger

Fireman Carmien of Elkhart and Clyde Horton of Mishawaka died after being struck by trains. Carmien, 28, had been a Lake Shore fireman since 1908, while Horton died Friday. both incidents occurred amid smoke from marsh and forest fires obscuring trains.

Vallance Clyde J. Horton Elkhart Mishawaka A. D. Holloway Carmien Milo &. Miyers Harry W.W. Carmien Pine Bern Ani Carmen Gan Horton Ligonier H. J. Carmien Hila South Second Street Wedleg W. “de Pickerate

Miller Blush Newest Fancy in Politics

The Charles W. Miller blush feature in politics is traced to Mr Miller’s district response to a strong argument from Truth. The tale recalls a presidential meeting two years earlier where Miller blushed at praise from the president, amid references to his Lake Shore railroad ties and Lafayette Life contracts.

Charles W. Miller Millen Roosevelt Ang Aliner Mr. Miller Gesherr Millers Lake Shore Railroad Lafayette Lifa- Insurance Company Miller’s .Successay Attorney-Gemistral Miller Hoge Eae

Prohibitionists Open Campaign in Wakarusa Meeting

The Elkhart county Prohibitionists held Sunday gatherings in Wakarusa with enthusiasm. Dr. A Hunsinger of Mishawaka, a lieutenant governor candidate, was to attend but suffered a paralytic stroke Saturday. The new tent was dedicated Sunday afternoon with praise for comfortable seating and a strong platform.

Elkhart County Wakarusa A. Hunsinger Mishawaka Iuocal

Rumors Echo About Ex-Cashier’s Indiana Bank Release

The former Indiana National Bank cashier Collins and two associates served six years for bank wrecking. Collins was released today after serving his term, amid memories of the bank’s 1903 failure and partial recovery. Local friends expect his return to Elkhart soon. other lines of the story touch on unresolved family searches and a Sedalia, Missouri lead that proved unsubstantiated.

Jiseljiaul Wiedvsnlworth Leese Jaimind Elkhart Collins Walter Brown Justus’ L. Brodrick Perry L. Turner Kealins

Enon Arden in Real Life John Wesley Hesser Story

The tale centers on John Wesley Hesser of Redkey Indiana, a Thir ty-ninth Indiana cavalryman who vanished after a furlough in 1865. Letters from Nashville claimed his death but varied in cause. pension records followed these claims, granting support to his widow and later orphaned child until age sixteen. Hesser’s brothers spent years and money seeking his remains.

Hall Lillian ‘Hess Stewart Hesser Thiry-ninth Indiana James Mayner Ort Mayner Sedalia Magners John Wesley Hesiser John Wesley Hesser Redkey Jay County Ind Noc Arden John Hesser Lillian’ H. Stewart Washington Street Thirty-ninth Indiana Volunteers Hessér Nashville Tenn Michael ‘Hall

South Bend Exposition Fraud Ends With Arrest

Trouble surrounds the South Bend Manufacturers and Merchants exposition promoter Henry Marks, arrested on assault and battery charges after a collapse of the show. The event failed to meet promises, with only about fifty exhibits, unpaid performers, and growing tensions between frustrated exhibitors and Marks, who allegedly conspired with Duke Darrow to calm a local crowd amid mounting debts.

South Bend Henry Marks Duke Darrow Marks Darrow

Bryan challenges Taft on labor and trust questions

The document reports William Jennings Bryan accusing Taft of deliberate misrepresentation and evasion in the Philippines policy and labor trust questions. Bryan claims Taft would impose perpetual franchises on Filipinos and urges Taft to speak openly about his position, noting Taft’s delays on tariff and independence issues.

Bryan Patt Taft

Bryan Taft debate statement prompts silence

Cincinnati September 15 dispute over Bryan and Taft positions unfolds as Taft refuses to respond to Bryan’s statement. Report notes Taft would make no comment or answer on Bryan’s remarks.

Taft Bryan

Taft's Itinerary Expands Amid National Committee Interest

Rumors say Taft plans broader travel as party leaders note growing influence of his chosen candidate. Hitchcock may add a thousand miles if the candidate agrees to further engagements across key districts.

Taft Cincinnati National Committee Hitchcock

George Miller of Lloyd Bros grocery takes a vacation

George Miller of Lloyd Brothers Grocery plans a vacation, leaving daily operations to staff. No schedule details released.

George Miller Lloyd Bros. Grocery

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