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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
6
The schedule lists selling dates for the Big Four Route on January 16 February 6 and 26 March 6 and 20 April 3 and 17 in the year 1900.
The Philip wine Commission held its second meeting in Washington on May 4 as Secretary Root met them at the War Department. Arthur W Fergusson is named Spanish secretary and Frank A Brangacun disbursing officer and accountant. Rutherford Corbin becomes assistant secretary while Lieut Batson is chosen to organize native Filipino units. President McKinley hosted a dinner for the commission and cabinet members.
In Washington on April 2 the Puerto Rican bill faced debate. Pettus proposed an amendment restricting Puerto Rico’s assembly from conflicting with the U.S. Constitution, which failed 15 to 31. Fairbanks spoke at length, urging support for the measure and outlining congressional power over Puerto Rico. The committee's amendments included debt limits and citizenship questions, with two exceptions noted regarding delegate qualifications.
In Washington on April 2 the completed ship subsidy bill was adopted by the minority of the house committee on merchant marine and fisheries. Chairman Groesvenor will report it at once and Democrats have until April 20 to prepare a minority report against the measure.
Kansas City reports James Ducklery, late United States consul general, believes Britain possesses the cipher pile used by the department at Fitte. An inventory showed a missing item kept in a bookcase, later returned mysteriously. British subject Boshell involved in uneasy incidents during 1897.
Fragmented text outlines a meeting of the Presbytery church with mentions of missions and freemen. It describes a riot and threats, and references a gallery and a distribution of something related to the board’s actions.
Otto Korb of Booneville Indiana declares DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve soothes delicate skin and heals stubborn ulcers with certain results. Cures piles and skin diseases. Warning against imitations. Sold at House Worth Bros.
In Edwardsville on April 2 the Circuit Court ruled that children of Negro parentage cannot attend public schools with white children. The board of education may exclude them but must provide separate schooling. Negro residents of Alton plan to appeal to the state Supreme Court.
Beardsley Minnesota resident W H Shipmer testifies he suffered dyspepsia for 25 years. Doctors and dieting offered little relief until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He now eats freely and feels like a new man. For sale at Houseworth Bros.
Richard Mansfield cut short his Louisville engagement declining to appear for the afternoon and evening performances. Money paid by ticket purchasers was refunded. ness was given as the reason for the change of plans.
E Presson of Presson ville Kansas writes that townsfolk who used Foley's Honey and Tar consider it the best remedy for la grippe colds and coughs. Houseworth Bros.
Stockholm April 2 Queen Sophie lands in England with her youngest son Prince Eugene amid royal travel plans and diplomatic engagements.
Advices from Honolulu dated March 21 report the steamer Cleveland bound for San Francisco from Weahulu with a $100,000 cargo of sugar is adrift off the open sea near Honolulu after a broken shaft. The vessel is practically helpless.
Chauncey Ga resident PO Clark reports De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cured twenty year piles and speeds healing of skin diseases. Warns against dangerous counterfeits from Houseworth Bros.
Health hinges on kidney and liver function and many illnesses stem from these organs. Advertises Dr A W Chase Widney Liver Pills as a guaranteed remedy with free sample offers and nationwide druggist sales at 25¢ to 1$ per box, urging immediate action.
Sidney A. Kent of Chicago, noted for large wheat dealings and philanthropy in education, died at his country home in Suffield Conn on Sunday morning after a yearlong illness and complications from a severe influenza attack.
A reader from Sterling Run Pa DC W Williams endorses One Minute Cough Cure claiming it stops coughs cures colds quickly and treats croup bronchitis and lung troubles while being pleasant and harmless and available at Houseworth Bros.
Rev George L Purves VD preached his farewell at Hirst Presbyterian Church Princeton with many seminary students present. The sermon warned that small colds can become deadly and urged vigilance against illness.
The Goshen furniture plant was sold to C. E. Neidig and E. F. Drake. They will operate a planing mill in connection with their lumber yard and move the latter to their newly acquired premises.
Personal notice from L A Park seeks several persons to represent in their own and surrounding counties as office managers. Offers yearly £600 paid weekly, with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. Enclose SASE. Caxton Building Chicago.
Providence April 2 Gov Filisha Dyer denounced Congress action regarding Puerto Rico at the ante election dinner of Republican representatives. The event highlighted party opposition and calls for policy reconsideration amid ongoing political debate.
George Austin a Lake Shore brakeman fell between cars on a freight train at Coldwater Michigan. He grabbed the break beam with both hands and was dragged about a half mile before the train stopped. He suffered bruises and back injuries and is hospitalized at St Vincent's Toledo.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a royal scene where Iking Arthur is moved to tears as Sir Galahad is deemed dead. The court jester counters with a quip about a knight's rest, preserving a somber yet playful tone.
A man resolves to take a day off after ten years of winding an ehemi-day clock each night. He plans to use the time to paint objects crimson, justifying the break as a needed reset.
In a brief Chisago Evening News item a man asks to share his offspring while a woman declines, saying she dislikes the crop it would yield. The dialogue reflects rural talk and light humor from the era.
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