07 May 1902
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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
1
Miss Alice Cohn of Brooklyn testifies that after months of ill health and painful periods, several bottles of Peruna restored her strength and spirits. The ad urges readers to send symptoms to Dr Hartman in Columbus for one month of home treatment or free advice if no results follow.
The Senate spent hours debating the Philippine situation after a Manila cable report of an incident where guards killed thirty five prisoners during a failed escape attempt. Beveridge led the defense of administration policy while Carmack Rawlins Hoar and Turner criticized military actions and urged testimony from prominent Filipinos. The House adjourned after announcing Representative Salmon of New Jersey's death.
Washington May 7 The War Department sent to the Senate Philippines committee a cablegram from General Chaffee detailing charges against the military administration in the Philippines. Major Cornelius Gardener cites patrolling failures and alleged brutalities including water cure looting torture and five rapes with hundreds of officers and soldiers tried by court martial cited.
Washington May 7 The president has no objections to bestowing the Legion of Honor on Admiral Dewey and General Miles. The White House states there is no authority for reports of any opposition to the decoration.
General Chaffee cabled the War Department to rescind the order for establishing concentration camps in Laguna and Batangas provinces, the only Philippine regions where the system had been used.
Reports from The Hague say Queen Wilhelmina's condition again causes grave concern. Doctors held a late consultation with secrecy surrounding telegrams from Loo Palace. Physicians fear peritonitis and blood poisoning as she shows continued weakness and inability to eat.
Five workers are dead and three severely injured after a ladle of molten slag burst in the open hearth furnace at the Pennsylvania Steel Works in Steelton. All victims were Austrian laborers. names include Yako Morovich and Mike Muza with the others unidentified.
Cleveland May 7 Christian Reed aged 24 a resident of Youngstown killed himself here by drinking four ounces of carbolic acid. He did so because his sister would not attend to him and he could not obtain a young man to pay attention to her.
Fragments report a deadly train wreck involving Belgian pilgrims, nine people killed. Details are uncertain due to damaged text but indicate a serious rail disaster affecting travelers.
Fragmentary text mentions homes and workers with references to wind energy and dwellings, but lacks coherent details or identifiables to form a full news item. No clear persons organizations dates or events are discernible from the readable portion.
Washington May Rear Admiral William T. Sampson retired died at his home at 5 p m yesterday after a severe cerebral hemorrhage. At the bedside were Mrs Sampson his daughter and two sons Dr Dixon and nurses. Funeral arrangements to be decided today Annapolis or Arlington cemetery favored. Widow may not attend. telegrams of condolence received including from Secretary Moody naval personnel to represent at services.
London reports the death of Bret Harte the noted American author. His birthplace was the United States, but he had long resided abroad, with a home in these islands and ties to North America. The notice notes his literary stature and transatlantic connections.
Morristown reported the death yesterday of Representative Salmon of the Fourth Jersey in Boonton from apoplexy at age 56 while in his second term as a Democrat. Widowed with two daughters and two sons, his death triggers desk draping as the House convenes and notes concurrent comings and goings of colleagues to observances for Cummings, Otey, and Salmon.
Elections held in most Indiana cities focused on local issues rather than statewide matters. Bloomington elected a Democratic mayor, Greencastle chose a Democratic mayor and Republican officials, Crawfordsville elected the Republican ticket, Frankfort backed two Democrats and one councilman, Tipton Vincennes Lawrenceburg Mishawaka and Veay elected Democrats for mayors, Lebanon chose a Republican mayor, New Albany a mixed ticket with a Republican mayor, Wabash and Portland went Republican and Peru South Bend Marion joined the Democrats while Lafayette Kokomo largely supported Republicans.
Records of the ball players show yesterday’s results: in the League Cincinnati over Pittsboro 6 to 2. in Chicago Rain. American Boston over Baltimore 5 to 4. Philadelphia over Washington 11 to 0. Cleveland over Chicago 6 to 3. Association Indianapolis beat Minnesota 73 to 4. Columbus defeated Milwaukee 53 to 4. Toledo beat Rain. Western St Joseph defeated Denver 5 to 2. Kansas City defeated Colorado Springs 4 to 3 in thirteen innings. Peoria over Rain.
Los Angeles May 7 The nominating committee of the women’s clubs convention selected a ticket headed by Mrs Denison of New York for president with Mrs Robert Burdette Pasadena first vice president Mrs Emma Fox Detroit second vice president and Mrs W P Coad South Dakota recording secretary The convention also acted to reaffirm measures to exclude a colored delegate from sitting in the national body and rejected Massachusetts backed proposals.
Disjointed OCR text notes a meeting of anthracite road presidents in New York with references to leaders and collective action. Limited legible terms suggest talks on coal transport or regional railway coordination.
A notice reports a decision affecting residents at 1209 Leltch Street with details on violets and honsa. The filing mentions dates and involved parties in a terse city notice style.
Fragmentary ad page notes Ely's Cream Balm for nasal catarrh with trial and full sizes priced, plus a reader testimonial from Mt. Olive Arkansas dated May 17 1901. Also scattered lines mention Queen & Crescent route trains to Birmingham New Orleans Cincinnati Atlanta and Jacksonville and cheap wallpaper cleaning and household help wanted.
The undersigned promise to refund money on a 60 cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure a cough or cold. They guarantee an 25 cent bottle as proof of satisfaction or money back. C. D. Rusxrox E. B. Fen HovskworTe BROS C. A. ACCKEBE.
City tax records are now in the office at Franklin Street East Hall. Taxes due by May 20 1902 at a rate of one dollar per one hundred valuation. Authority: E A Campbell City Treasurer.
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