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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
1
Glowing testimonials extol Blood Wine as a remedy for coughs colds consumption and other ailments. Claims include purifying blood boosting circulation soothing nerves improving digestion and stirring energy with a price of fifty cents a bottle and a free sample at C H Leonard's drug store.
A deadly crush and jumpings in a cigar factory on Tenth street and Washington Avenue killed eight young women aged 12 to 22 and injured many more as a deaf and dumb boy Isador Baccus was blamed for the collapse of the elevator shaft initiating a fatal stampede. Relatives flooded the streets as firemen and ambulances rushed in to aid survivors.
At a conference in Cleveland on May 1 American League president Ban Johnson said the league would pursue appeals to Pennsylvania courts to overturn perpetual injunctions against Lajoie Fraser and Bernhard. New evidence will be presented when cases reopen before the Pennsylvania supreme court.
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The Amalgamated Association convention in Wheeling closes after voting down a plan to shift dues from 60 cents monthly to wage-based payments. Debates continue on raising the defense fund from 25,000 to 100,000, a proposal that reportedly carried.
Pretoria May 1. Boer delegates visit burghers in the field to discuss the peace question. General Botha and other leaders take separate districts for rapid conferences with commandos. A general meeting is set for Veereniging May 25 for a final decision. Peace outlook believed favorable by many.
Chicago reports yesterday scores across leagues. Pittsburg beat St. Louis 7 to 4 in the league. Philadelphia topped New York 6 to 5 in twelve innings. others include St. Louis 1 over Detroit and Baltimore 5 over Boston in the American league. Toledo edged Minneapolis 2 to 1. Louisville won 13 to 2 over Milwaukee. Columbus 8 over St Paul 6 in the association. Omaha 9 beat Peoria 5 and Denver defeated Kansas City 6 to 5 in eleven innings, with Colorado Springs 12 over Saint Joseph 9 and Des Moines 6 over Milwaukee 6 in the western division.
Dr. W H Reeves once fried convicted and pardoned in the Cuban post office frauds arrived in Morristown Tennessee from Havana with Mrs Reeves to visit his father. A Morristown dispatch says Reeves will soon issue a statement giving his side of the Cuban cases.
Telegraphic reports indicate widespread walkouts on May Day with over 12,000 men striking at Pittsburgh and additional actions reported in Cincinnati Toledo Buffalo and other locations.
Greencastle Ind May 1 John Jacobs a Plow township farmer who never studied law has been admitted to practice before the county court He succeeded in the commissioners court in a gravel road case which led him to take up law practice
Meetings of directors for Vanderbilt railroads were held in New York. The New York Central board reorganized with Chauncey M. Depew re-elected as chairman and the former executive committee kept in power.
New York May 1 The proposed match between Jacob Shaeffer and Maurice Vignaux the French expert has been declared off at the French man's suggestion Shaeffer will sail for Paris on Saturday to collect the forfeit posted by Vignaux
In Peking on May 1 the southern viceroys recommended Wu Ting Wang, the Chinese minister at Washington, for appointment as head of the new bureau of foreign laws.
A major Chicago wholesale jewelry house Moore & Evans, one of the largest in the West, was placed in the hands of a receiver yesterday. The filing references assets estimated around 223 million dollars and lists March 31, 1903 as a key date. The development signals broad financial impact across the jewelry trade.
Secretary Long retires as head of the naval establishment amid official leave takings at the New Willard hotel. William H Moody is to assume the duties in the morning. Moody's Massachusetts district resignation follows a day of farewell tributes from colleagues.
War department reports on General Smith Samar campaign say no direct orders came from Washington and he acted under General Chaffee. The 1863 order remains in force while republications warn officers about warfare rules. Senate Philippines panel declines subpoenas for Gardener and Aguinaldo aides, signaling possible homeward actions before adjournment.
Funeral services for actor Sol Smith Russell were conducted yesterday in Russell Washington. Rev. Dr. Perry of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church officiated the rites over his remains.
The annual congress of the national society of the Sons of the American Revolution convened in Seaston Washington with about 200 delegates present yesterday in this city.
W H Hamilton of Watertown New York an organizer for the United Brotherhood of Paper Makers was arrested in Eau Claire Wisconsin on a warrant charging conspiracy to force the Deills Paper and Pulp Company to shut its mill every Saturday night and to trigger a strike and harm the company Business A warrant also seeks the arrest of P J Ackerman and Charles Hess as co conspirators A letter alleged to be written by Hamilton reportedly outlines the plan of operations in the state
Grand Rapids May 1 reporter Steve Parecell of the Grand Rapids Herald was struck by a Lyon street car near city hall and may die. He is unconscious at a hospital. Parecell, 30, previously served with Representative William Alden Smith as private secretary.
The Russian battleship Retvisan, built by William Cramp & Sons Ship and Engine Building Co., departed from Philadelphia shipyards yesterday bound for Russia.
London dealers reported strong results on the sale's second day at Christie's. A Henry VII spoon fetched 690 pounds while a James I silver cup and cover realized 4000 pounds, reflecting robust collector demand.
In Los Angeles a debate over race divides club women while Washington observes half mast for ex Secretary Mortob. Pittsburg City losses mount with forty nine recovered and many still missing from the city incident. The state department drills blood offices for Chicago officers involved in Venice trouble as Milwaukee plumbers threaten strike over wage demands.
An advertisement pitches a liver related medicine sold for years in civilized countries. It invites readers to request a free book and promises the remedy never fails if taken as directed and to consult their oldest druggist C. G. Green in Woodbury Nova Scotia for details.
An old advertisement claims Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs and colds and even near consumption. The note mentions travel routes to Asheville via Queen and Crescent and Southern Railway as part of a car line context.
Marion Rooke manager for I. M. Thompson a large importer of fine roilin mery at 1659 Milwaukee avenue Chicago reports severe weather left her with a dreadful cold. One millicers advised Cham berlain's Cough Remedy which relieved her quickly. She bought it and soon improved. For sale by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
Three room flat for rent with steam heat bath hot and cold water and hardwood floors. Apply D N Weav er at 118 Lexington Avenue.
For visitors to Asheville during the Southern Baptist Convention May 8 to 11 a special fare applies: $5 round trip from Asheville to Charleston and return. Tickets go on sale May 12 and 18 with a three day return window. Rate under one cent per mile. Write J. McTtunioven N W P As 25 Dearborn St Chicago Ill.
Antique soda fountain device offered for sale in good condition. Advertises instant relief and permanent cure for diphtheria sore throat and croup. Trial and purchase through Dr Thomas Electric Oil and local drug stores. Contact S W Reed at 181 North Main for details.
The claim touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a superior blood purifier. It asserts lungs, liver, kidneys clean blood and bowels regular, with one dose said to surpass a dollar bottle, priced at 25 cents and samples available at Luttreworth Bros. drug store.
For Rent listing describes a store room and back rooms above Jane at 110 Main Street. Contact Eilen E Grimms at corner Johnson and Bricol streets Hume phone 633.
Classified notice advertises a house for rent on Garfield Avenue seeking applicants. Mentions contact John Stanley at 901 Cleveland Avenue with a phone listing 419 and includes a misquoted health proverb. The fragmentary ad lacks clear dates or tenancy terms.
An Ohio man reports fast relief from rheumatic pain using Chamberlains Pain-Ba. He describes a severe arm and shoulder attack years ago and notes previous remedies failed to help before this treatment provided relief.
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