28 Jan 1902
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1902
Page
1
On and after Nov 3 1901 Lake Shore and Michigan Southern trains to and from Elkhart will run as follows.
Dispatch notes the Big Four route update dated November 2 1901. Railroad activity and service status are summarized for the line serving Cincinnati and St. Louis with references to local stations. No major incidents reported.
An advertisement extols Vinol as a blood purifying and enriching tonic. It cites a testimonial from Miss Gertrude McGee of Toledo praising improved health after fourteen bottles. The copy urges readers to call for more information and offers a refund if unsatisfied.
A catalog style snippet lists items such as mantel clocks albums toilet sets collar and cuff boxes glove and handkerchief boxes books bibles glass and related portable household goods.
In Washington on January 28 a Senate session featured sharp exchanges over army officers and Philippine policy. Senator Dubois faulted General Wheaton’s Manila remarks, while Teller and Lodge sparred over gag fears and press freedom. The debate touched on Atkinson’s circular to soldiers and the Philippine commission’s power. A state election enforcement bill was outlined, with Pritchard presiding and Gibson to draft. Crumpacker’s proposal to cut southern seats drew broad opposition.
The Senate heatedly debated Philippine policy with Spooner urging restraint until clearer facts emerge about General Wheaton and censorship of dispatches. Tillman pressed for proof, Money assailed U S aims, Hale warned of worsening conditions, and Platt urged Philippine independence while defending sovereignty.
Washington January 28 reports a caucus of southern Republicans in Congress discussing steps against the grandfather clause. The event focused on reform efforts and party strategy in the region amid ongoing election law enforcement debates.
Washington Jan 28 Attorneys renewed their attempt to file a bill of complaint by Minnesota Attorney General Douglass on behalf of the state against the Northern Securities merger. The court took the matter under advisement as Northern Securities and others filed briefs.
Washington January 28 The ways and means committee heard advocates to repeal war duties on tea and beer interests joined in urging ends to wartime taxes. Beer makers argued the levy wiped out profits in their business.
In executive session the senate received the Denmark treaty transferring the West India possessions to the United States. The agreement specifies a payment of five million dollars by Denmark.
Washington January 28 A senate bill introduced by Penrose would authorize constructing a specially designed cruiser and torpedo boat destroyer capable of maintaining a speed of forty knots or more per hour.
Washington report states Senator Depew introduced a bill in the senate to prevent false branding or marking of food and dairy products as to the state or territory where produced. The measure aims to curb misleading labels and protect consumer information.
Washington Jan 28 The comptroller of the currency has declared a dividend in favor of creditors of the First National Bank of North Manchester Indiana amounting to 24 percent.
A carefully planned robbery on the southern railroad near Branchville District of Columbia yesterday evening involved seven or eight men on the platform who compelled the crew to uncouple the express mail and baggage cars and move them away. They rifled the local safe and removed the through safe, then ordered the engine back to the train. the amount stolen remains unknown.
Jack Lehr of Brookport Illinois died Sunday on a stretcher while being moved from Sangamon county jail to St Johns hospital. He had been ill since incarceration seven weeks earlier after being convicted in federal court on liquor tax evasion charges.
The Lake Sea men's union opens its Chicago convention with delegates from Great Lakes ports. A proposal to admit deck hands on steamers to union membership is on the agenda. A wage scale for schooners and barges will be drafted for the navigation season, with possible increases over last year's scale driven by a brisk lumber carrier season.
Dispatches from principal Georgia cities report Governor Candler suggesting churches take up a Sunday collection for the funeral of President William McKinley. The notice indicates state leaders seeking aid for burial expenses and national tribute.
Terre Haute Electric Co. issued notices ordering reinstatement at old wages for all applicants by tomorrow and prompting workers to turn in their punches for pay. Separately in Indianapolis two hundred garment workers walked out after five firings tied to a union meeting.
Chick Stahl of the Boston American League faced a potential killer in Fort Wayne when Lulu Ortman, a Kennedy Lumber stenographer, was intercepted before confronting him on Calhoun street. Ortman, about 21, said Stahl jilted her and she planned to shoot him. Stahl declined to comment.
In New Albany Indiana on January 28 Ian Shutters was slashed five times and stabbed three times by Andrew Wilson after a late night drinking dispute. Shutters escaped home while Wilson was killed when his body was found scattered along a Southern railway track the next morning.
Indianapolis Jan 28 The Lincoln League of Indiana will hold its annual convention in Terre Haute on February 12 and 18. A circular outlines each club’s delegate count under section 2 article VII, with potential changes if club membership grows reported to headquarters.
Governor Durbin announced the appointment of Will C. McMahan of Crown Point to succeed Judge John H. Gillett as circuit judge for Lake and Porter counties until the next election. McMahan, a prominent Republican from the Thirteenth district, takes over after Gillett’s recent Supreme Court appointment.
William Mc Clellan, 60, was instantly killed near Muncie Indiana when struck by a Big Four train yesterday morning. He was walking along the tracks with his cap pulled low, collecting switch lights, and did not hear the approaching locomotive. his back arms and legs were broken.
Hoosier state items report press consolidations and political talks. A fight leaves Jerome Way dead. Andrew Sullivan under arrest. A timber wolf shot near Gnawbone. Four year old Nellie Denham dies after ingesting headache powders. Carl Lehmaster, 13, dies from injuries after a collision. Mrs. W J Winn attempts suicide by throat cut.
A streetcar crashed into a Milwaukee and St. Paul limited passenger train in Chicago last evening injuring twelve people. One man, John Deanscheck, was perhaps fatally injured. the rest are expected to recover.
Fragmentary report shows discussion in Stockholm on January 2 with calls for Sweden to declare perpetual neutrality and urge European engagement. Names and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Dr. Harry J. Ziegler of Lancaster fatally wounded his supposed wife Miss Anna Adams and then killed himself at the Wellington hotel Chicago. A note left by Ziegler claimed they planned to die and the woman would shoot. The woman survived in a dying condition and said Ziegler posed as her husband. she was known as Anna Adams.
London January 28 British workmen urged to cooperate with employers to recapture the world trade. At a conciliation board meeting north of England iron and steel leaders urged members to back reforms and output expansion to keep England ahead of the United States and Germany in global orders.
Admiral Schley and Mrs. Schley spent a busy Chicago day with a school visit, a German American address, a large reception, and a banquet at the Auditorium. He thanked hosts for hospitality and praised the Chicago naval battalion before departing for Louisville at 30.
Washington police report the arrest in Cincinnati of Morris Affelder also known as Herman Halderfer on forgery charges. He is wanted here for allegedly forging Senator Beveridge's name on three checks totaling about $200 and had been employed as a servant for the senator before vanishing four weeks ago.
Foraker introduced a bill in the Senate to authorize a statue memorializing the late John Sherman to be set up in Washington at a cost of 50 000 dollars.
Former welterweight champion Rube Ferns defeated Tim Murphy of Australia by decision at the American Athletic club last night in Chicago.
The springbok is extremely shy and highly active, leaping over any human tracks as a sign of its suspicion of enemies. It also evades lion scents, clearing twelve to fifteen feet per bound, landing on all four feet and rising again in a single bound.
In a brief exchange from the Ohio State Journal, Miss Amateur pleads for more speaking lines, while the theatrical manager questions the need, explaining her prior experience in a women's debating club and the difficulty of stepping on stage without a voice.
In Washington a tongue in cheek exchange centers on gardening chores as Marie requests William weed the flower bed and he inspects then jokes about the task. The light domestic moment reflects everyday life and humor in strong language for the era.
Indianapolis January 28 The United Mine Workers pushed a large strike levy through the convention to fund ongoing strikes. The measure, endorsed by Indiana district No 11, will be reviewed by the national executive board which will set the amount. Mitchell and Mooney clash as charges and accusations resurface over good faith and remarks at the meeting.
The convention resolved to ventilate the Mooney matter at once with Mooney recounting his Kansas City expulsion dispute. Mitchell testified and noted tensions with Mooney, while Mooney produced letters of support and minutes to argue he was treated unfairly. The district convention will retry Mooney soon. The miners scale decision set an absolute 10 percent raise and 7 cent differential for pick versus machine mining, unchanged from 1901.
The case against J. B. Farrington of Milan for the murder of Jesse Hooker in Adrian began yesterday. Representative Henry C. Smith is among Farringtons counsels. The defense signals a hard fight.
Miss Mae Heath sister of Perry S. Heath will marry Dr L H Chamberlain of Albuquerque New Mexico in a quiet Wednesday morning ceremony. They met a year ago while visiting Mexico and the announcement comes from Muncie Indiana.
The clove tree yields aroma in every part with buds and stems equally valued. The article notes cloves command about one fifth of the price and the stems contribute a similar percentage. It explains why cloves can be bought at market at a tower price.
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