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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
2
The Democrats of Elkhart Township call a township convention for Saturday afternoon August 29 at 2 o'clock in Court Park, with a weather plan to move to the Stonex block's old council room if inclement. A. B. Menaugh chairs, Louis B. Noble secretary.
A dispute between President McCrea and the Pennsylvania Railroad board triggers a sensational tale from the Pittsburg dispatch. Report says directors linked to other GOP favored firms urged reinstating laid off workers to signal prosperity while McCrea refused, planning to lay off 4 000 more workers between Pittsburg and Philadelphia after a board inquiry.
Friends of McCrea charge the Pennsylvania directorate with aiding the Republican Party by falsely claiming road prosperity. The core issue is directors willing to favor outside business and political interests at the expense of railroad stockholders.
Shattered chimneys and broken plate glass mar Eureka California after three sharp earthquake shocks. Dazed residents report searing injuries as the tremors ripple through the town.
Washington signals no objection to Dutch autonomy in dealing with Venezuela following President Castro situation. Beaupre assured Netherlands officials of state department sympathy and freedom to act, as long as territorial integrity is preserved. Yonkers reports new world track record in Emsporiety event where Nichats wins despite weight.
Transfers show numerous parcels changing hands across Goshen Elkhart and surrounding townships. Buyers include Bethna Myers David Stuts man Samuel EB Weav er Catherine Ganger Isaac Wilson Glen Shook Pearl Ramsey Alva Mehl and Abraham Greene with prices from 1 to 2100 dollars. Sheriff John Ziesel handled a conveyance in Elkhart for John G Klein. Substantial parcels include land in Osolo Middlebury and Jefferson townships and multiple Goshen lots.
An OCR fragment shows a clothing and shoe ad with mooted prices and a note about Abe Kaatz, followed by a legal filing where William B. Keeley sues Sarah J. Crary on a $200 note. A train excursion leg indic, a for sale grocery store listing, and a farm exchange offer appear briefly from Goshen to Detroit context.
Elwood Indiana August 19 A sixteen year old girl Gwendolyn Washburn escaped drowning in White River when a turtle seized her toe after she entered the water to escape heat. A companion pulled her to shore after she had been dragged under for seventeen minutes. Washburn, who recovered, plans a turtle feast and warns girls to avoid risky water fishing methods.
In Terre Haute Indiana Damian Jokubaitus a Russian coal miner who paid out 38 to a rival suitor sought a duplicate marriage license after vowing to refund the sum. He told the county clerk the girl agreed to marry him and that he would return the next day for the license.
An Ottawa dispatch reports Edward Craven, claiming wine business aims, was arrested at Edward Cotteringham of Lipton Indiana, treasurer of Union Traction. Craven stands charged with embezzling 5000 dollars. Cotteringham was found with twenty dollar Confederate bills.
The City of Goshen will receive bids at the Superintendent of Water Works and Light office on or before August 25 1908 at 7 30 p m for laying mains on South Main street and Wilden avenue. Plans and specs may be obtained from the superintendent. J H Gotham chairman. From Elkhart court hearing tomorrow 9 a m on disfiguring tombstones. Mrs Levisby of Wawaka dies at 50. Benjamin Burk buys Stauffer hardware stock at Fremont for 0000. Choir boys return from Lake Wawasee outing. Baptist Ladies Aid to meet tomorrow. Smith Clark Co Undertakers note.
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