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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
1
Heavily armed bands rode into White Cloud Michigan on September 20 in a Jesse Jammer style robbery. They blew open the Newaygo bank and obtained about $4000 in cash before failing to crack the second bank safe. They escaped while officers pursued.
In Oyster Bay on September 20, Teddy Dines hosts a discussion on politics religion and literature at Sagamore Hill. Postmaster General Cortelyou visits the house all day along with Bishops Ireland Garment and William Allen White who join lunch with the President.
Hong Kong endured a second hurricane from midnight to daylight causing damage though lighter than Tuesday's disaster. Thousands remained homeless from the prior typhoon with five thousand dead and property losses estimated between two and twenty million dollars. Consul General Wilder reported five thousand lives lost and extensive shipping damage including wrecked steamers and the safe American gunboat Callao assisting in rescue work.
Indianapolis September 20 The Sun reports the United Mine Workers are breaking apart with miners unhappy over the Ryan resolution returning them to work last spring. Many seek alignment with Mitchell and Gompers in a political clash, hoping restoration of rights and wages via political power.
James E. Smith was inaugurated Governor-General of the Philippines at 10 oclock this morning in Manila. A large crowd watched the parade of troops as Smith stated his policy would follow that of Secretary Taft and the late President McKinley. The retiring Governor-General Ide will depart Manila Sunday for Japan.
General Castillo, chief insurgent, says in an interview he favors peace if disputed questions are referred to an unbiased American commission. The bulk of Castillo’s troops are veterans of the Spanish American War.
Dr Guy A Brothers a prominent New Paris physician and Elkhart County Medical Society member was found dead in his boarding house room after an evening walk with Miss Ora Davis. Officials speculate poisoning though no suicide admission was made.
Henry Commons sues Mary E. Pease in the circuit court for $5,000 alleging alienation of his wife's affections following a dispute over Roosevelt’s spelling reform. The defendant, a property owner, is to be represented by Ira H. Church. A trial may include Soucy evidence from both sides.
London reports the Scotch Express wreck near Grantham last night killed ten and wounded sixteen with the death toll expected to rise as search efforts continue. The locomotive and several cars plunged over an embankment after brakes failed.
Pearl M Baker sues for divorce from Frank D Baker alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married on December 6, 1902 and separated later. She asks to resume maiden name Pearl M Diliman.
The Board of Works seeks varied fund adjustments with increases in engineering and cemetery budgets while street and public works see reductions. Mayor Greene notes Elkhart lags behind Mishawaka and South Bend in improvements as plans for next year include expanded street and water projects.
Attorney C. L. Ballou of LaGrange, a leading local figure, was named Democratic nominee for Prosecutor at a joint Elkheart and LaGrange counties judicial convention. Petitions circulated after the vote, Ballou will consider the nomination for a week. Ballou previously served as circuit judge filling an unexpired term after Judge Ferrall's death and ran for judge in 1894 and 1904.
The Board of Police Commissioners ordered immediate removal of all slot machines from cigars and drug stores following a complaint to the prosecutor or grand jury. Supt Silvers stated the action was taken after concerns were raised, including by children, and enforcement aimed for Saturday morning.
Republican county central committee meetings will be held tomorrow afternoon in Goshen and at Hoffman's hall in Elkhart at 7:30 PM. Congressman Brick and state candidates will attend both sessions. Chairwoman Wilson Roose said active Republicans favoring Brick's re election will be invited to an exclusive meeting to discuss campaign plans.
The council approved water and road work agreements and granted interurban railroad franchises into Elkhart. Valley Line and Kalamazoo Elkhart South Bend Traction must have cars running in Elkhart within two years. The Elkhart Water Co. gets 9 000 feet of mains and 9 000 feet of new lines, with $100 appropriated for water rental.
Mrs. Anna Hale, wife of a Lake Shore brakeman, was arraigned for assault and battery after pouring carbolic acid on Mrs. Mary E. Stewart. Mrs. Hale, denying guilt, faced trial set for tomorrow morning with bond set at 25 dollars. Complainants include Mrs. Mary E. Prough and Mrs. Stewart, neighbors on Pearl street near Eleventh.
At a well attended caucus in Concord township the Democrats placed in nomination a township ticket. For Justices of the Peace Eugene Osborne P K Clark Simon Berth and for Constables Robert Cook William Shriner William Schick. P K Clark announced he would decline the nomination. William H Winship presided with H L Arnold as secretary. Several county officer candidates spoke on their campaigns and conditions around the county were described as favorable.
John Swanson of Benton Harbor Michigan sues the Work ingmen's Mutual Protective Associa tion for 500 dollars. He bought a sickness and accident policy January 19 1905, paying 1.50 down and 1.50 a month to receive 85 dollars a month if sick. He fell ill May 28 1906, spent weeks ill, went to a Chicago hospital and underwent stomach cancer surgery.
James Turner, an eccentric Goshen resident, died last night after arranging with an undertaker for his funeral. Found dead this morning in Frank J. Irwin's stable, Turner had worked for the Goshen banker for years. Coroner Dewey of Elkhart ordered an inquiry, noting Turner was English with no relatives in the United States.
Complaints to Supt Silvers accuse bicyclists of riding fast on sidewalks causing near misses. If not halted, sidewalk riding privileges for Elkhart wheelmen may be revoked. Police note autos speeding on Main Street especially Second Street.
John Stewart on a motorcycle collides with C A Theis' delivery horse yesterday. He is thrown over the animal with slight injuries to his left arm and right leg. The motorcycle suffers minor damage as Stewart could not steer away from oncoming drays and a streetcar.
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