03 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
1
The fragment discusses improving vitality by building up blood and supplying lacking elements to make it strong and vigorous, framing a tonic or health regimen. It implies a medical or wellness emphasis without specific modern details or treatments.
The trip north from Chattanooga to Indianapolis drew large crowds at every stop. Prince Henry of Prussia heard songs from the Jubilee Singers in Nashville, received a souvenir album in Chattanooga, and was greeted warmly in Louisville and Indianapolis. He discussed battles and viewed the ground where Union and Confederate troops fought, while admirers pressed to shake his hand at multiple stations.
Cresceus owner driver George H. Ketcham invites Prince Henry to ride behind Cresceus during the royal visit in Toledo Ohio on March 3.
Abdul Aziz Ben Yeysul with 2000 troops seized El Tind in central Arabia by a night stratagem. He killed the governor of Riad and thirty attendants, prompting the garrison to surrender. Wahabi forces pursue overthrow of Ibn Rashid and control of Nejd. Many tribes pledge allegiance to Abdul Aziz Ben Treysul.
Circular from the Cuban American league urges the Merchants' union to support annexing Cuba as a state of the United States. The document, attributed to William O. McDowell, argues Cubans owe a duty to themselves families Cuba and America in the cause of liberty and favors prompt annexation.
Paterson suffers massive flooding after a city fire left extensive damage. Hundreds of families are homeless as Passaic river overflow inundates the river front. one death reported, Henry Richards, while aiding others. Experts fear Spruce street raceway overflow could devastate mills along the waterfront.
Heavy rains and rising Susquehanna flood the WilkesBarre area turning streets into lakes. Half the city under water. towns like Plymouth and Nanticoke see boats, evacuations, and homes swept away. Nine deaths reported. coal output disrupted as mines flood. A dramatic drowning tale follows as William P. Reilly and others are swept by the river.
A damaged report lists many injured after a disaster. Names include Maggie Heiser Maye Kel Florence McGrath Joseph Voelker Lena Bury Emma Rupp Bertha Noepp Ralph Cohen Ixoepernick Maggie Stesser Mary Nore Hope Otto Emma Schutumple Anna Graham Kate Wiznowski Agnes Neumann and Maggie Kane with varying injuries from back and chest trauma to dislocations and bruises.
A blast in Reading Pennsylvania destroyed the four story music store of C Lichty and a neighboring three story umbrella factory owned by Mrs Mary Roland. The two structures and contents were lost with several people missing believed dead including Mrs Roland and a watchman. Acetylene produced by a local firm linked to Lichty is named as the blast cause. Estimated total loss is 250000 dollars.
In Mattoon Illinois March 3 police fought burglars after four youths entered a store by a rear window. Chief Lyons was wounded causing possible arm loss. Sid Snapp 17 was fatally shot. a Heath brother also wounded and at large. Parents of Snapp and Heaths reside in Mattoon. Separately Atlanta March 3 notes the American Telegraphers tournament concluded with Carnegie diamond medal awarded to P M McClintic of AP. O We White Richmond VA second. I G Johnson Louisville KY third.
Chicago reports the death of Colonel Francis W. Parker at Pass Christian Mississippi aged 65. Parker headed the School of Education at Chicago University and had been in declining health, leaving Chicago for the south three weeks ago.
W W Fotter, receiver of the Omaha Loan and Trust Company, filed his first report listing liabilities at 4 190 385 44. The assets on the books total the same, but a large shrinkage is anticipated.
Cornelius W. Wessels and I. D. W. Wolmerans the delegates who visited the United States a year ago have arrived in Washington. They are accompanied by Montagu White of New York and their secretary J. M. De Puyen.
The river and harbor bill has been completed with a total of 160,700,000. Of this, 24,000,000 is in cash and 36,700,000 is in continuing contracts. Availability noted as of July 1, 1903. The report originates from Washington dated March 3.
A statement from Fort Bayard chief surgeon asserts the medical capacity to cure consumption at any disease stage. The claim appears amid tense Senate and House discussions on the bill, with support and opposition noted.
A Plainfield Indiana column reports locals claim the ghost of Thaddeus Durfee, an old planter, appears near a thicket by the Vindalia railroad bridge. A colored laborer describes seeing a rope bearing specter near a bridge as a freight train passed, then vanishing.
A Big Four line bound for Indianapolis stories a dramatic on board struggle as conductor John Scanlon drives the train at high speed to reach Carlos City after engineer George C. Pettinger suffers a fatal hemorrhage. Pettinger dies as the train stops at the depot.
The Ohio society celebrated its sixteenth anniversary at the Waldorf Astoria. Eleven U S senators attended, including Beveridge of Indiana. He warned that American suzerainty in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines would endure only with closer ties and loyalty to the flag. The speech urged following other nations’ examples and establishing U S leadership in world governance.
A terse report notes nineteen known deaths from a mysterious event labeled near five other bodies found. Authorities search for clues as investigators piece together the cause and links among the victims amid a bleak scene.
An old advertisement touts Peporene Health Tablet as a cure for rheumatic fever and rheumatic trouble. It claims the medicine detoxifies the stomach and liver, aids digestion, and restores digestive health, pricing at 20 cents per box with a free trial offer. The Bat Ye Creek Health Tablet Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan markets the product.
An advertisement notes calling cards are written printed or engraved at WE Smiths Jewelry and Music Store located in Block P O O, Page 2.10430.
A 19th century warning explains that neglecting a cold can lead to pneumonia, which is often fatal and leaves the lungs weakened. It claims Foley's Honey and Tar will stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia.
An old classified style notice advertises a housework job at 210 Division Street while promoting Mrs Austin’s Buckwheat for genuine buckwheat flavor and Foley's Kidney Cure for urinary health. Juchton's drug store listed as supplier.
Livy Camberlatn offers money to loan on senegree security at 7 percent annual rate. Location listed as Main Street with implied local loan service in 2078.
A corner lot described as near Main Street in Allendal offers 695 frontage with 28d3 DD M. Best.
A local puff promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the infallible healer for wounds ulcers sores sin eruptive burns scalds and pills. Available for 25c at Thomas Drug Store and Houseworth Bros. Also notes about real estate loans and a classifieds line for buying selling or borrowing.
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