20 Mar 1902
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
1
A testimonial claims Zoa Phora cured a young woman after years of doctor visits and patent medicines. The letter urges mothers to write for information and a free book, with direct mail order from the Zoo Phora Co of Kalamazoo.
Washington March 20 Democratic members of the house unanimously adopted resolutions expressing sympathy for the Boer republics and urging arbitration and neutrality. Randall and Sulzer offered rival plans. Sulzer’s was defeated 377 to 35, Randall’s approved. The caucus resolved to frame a resolution for introduction and press for action.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee heard Aldrich oppose ratification of the French reciprocity treaty calling it pernicious and harmful. He argued concessions would grant France tariff rates not justified for the United States and that the policy definition would shape House action on similar treaties.
Washington notes that Senator Proctor introduced a bill to keep the current Chinese exclusion law in force until the China treaty expires or a new treaty is negotiated. Crowninshield nomination confirmed in executive session yesterday as rear admiral, with no comment issued.
Washington March 20 Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee introduced in the house the bill titled To Provide for Reciprocal Trade Relations with Cuba. The measure aims to establish reciprocal trade terms with Cuba under the reciprocal trade framework.
Calumet Mich March 20 Finnish daily claims Governor General Bobrikoff was in Helsinki on March 13 before being shot on March 14 as he arrived in St Petersburg. The attacker then killed himself according to the report. The Calumet Finns note the governor general’s death while detailing the investigation findings.
Edward H. Green died at his Bellows Falls Vermont home at age 80. He was once worth millions and Hetty Green inherited 9 million from her father. The couple reportedly married for his economy and a misdirected bill helped seal their union.
Manila reports that United States forces in Samar, aided by General Lukban, prepare to surrender Guevara who has proclaimed himself successor to Lukban. General Smith commands American troops on the island as negotiations continue.
During an executive session in Shamokin Pa the union appointed committees on scale and resolutions and reported the failure of a conference with operators including Erie railway to discuss wages and conditions. President Mitchell urged caution as a strike seems likely with a formal declaration possibly tomorrow. James Fairchild longtime Oberlin College leader dies at 85 after 63 years of service.
Philadelphia reports say coal railroads declined to join a joint conference with United Mine Workers. They argued uniform wage scales were impracticable due to differing mining conditions across fields. A railroad official cited Ritchell’s request for a uniform scale. Meanwhile in England, Northwestern professor Gray will study labor's impact on industry output. In Niles a freight crash killed two Hungarian workers as a caboose caught fire after the collision.
fragmentary OCR text mentions a service commission and unspecified figure Tob ie Garfield. lacks clear actions, dates, or roles, making a definitive news item impossible to determine.
Seattle authorities arrest Andy Norris a fugitive from Illinois charged with embezzlement after a Chicago conviction. Norris fled to Seattle seeking to avoid justice and faces extradition proceedings.
Rome March 20. The Vatican faces theft charges totaling £16,000 in a secular court for the first time. The trial involves three officials of the Vatican treasury and marks a historic legal move for the Holy See. Cincinnati March 20. Sam Farris says Terry McGovern will fight Benny Yanger of Chicago in May, with a scheduled bout in the works.
Chicago and St Louis police marksmen to compete in a revolver contest by telegraph on May 2. Twenty men from each city will participate in the event.
In St Louis on March 20 it is learned that Murrell, the alleged boodler, left for Mexico last Sunday night with a forty eight hour lead for law officers. The bribery offense is not extraditable under the US Mexico treaty.
near Schuyler Neb March 20 Mrs rank Rima and her niece were drowned when their carriage plunged off a bridge after their horses were frightened. The accident occurred while they were traveling toward the Platte river taking place yesterday.
A premature blast at the Homestake mine in Lead South Dakota killed George W Holvey on the 200 foot level. He was firing black holes when a charge exploded directly beneath him blowing his head off.
Thomas Dunn English nears death in Newark New Jersey. McGovern and Senator Tillman dine in Worcester where McGovern demonstrates a knockout blow. Grover Cleveland marks his sixty fifth birthday. New York cotton exchange backs Good Friday and following Saturday as holidays. A baby buffalo is born at Central Park Menagerie. The Marquis of Dufferin's will values an estate at £108 548. Admiral Custodio Jose De Mello dies in Lisbon. Pension Commissioner Ryans denies plans to succeed Hitchcock as interior head. British Admiralty to create fast seaworthy scout warships. Rebels threaten southern China provinces as government troops retreat. E Burns the baseball player dies in New York aged 45. A Wyoming murderer to be hanged on Good Friday March 28.
A 12 year old boy from Zanesville is involved as freshmen clash with sophomores at Muskingum College. Police report disturbance and property damage outside Mrs Crisswell's house during a banquet.
An old advertisement page promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for headaches and stomach disorders with testimonials from Mrs. Kilbourn Wis. and others. It lists Houseworth Bros as a seller and notes 20 cent price plus free samples. Also mentions Dean's Ointment for hives and Joan of Arc kidney beans.
Notice urges debtors to settle with Borneman & Sons at the old stand citing large obligations. Also a small ad seeks a "Good girl" helper at the Review office. La Grippe remedy claims by F M Hewett tout Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective and sold by Houseworth Bros druggists.
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