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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
5
Jefferson Well Answered at Philadelphia Talk
Joseph Jefferson, invited to address the Philadelphia Girls High School, spoke well before the audience. He finished by asking odd questions, including one to a girl with dark eyes about what gave light before the sun, which she responded was a curious question not edifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Joseph Jefferson
Philadelphia
Gilmore's Caustic Oil Offered With $25 Reward
The Gilmore Drug Co announces a $25 reward for curing spavin splint Sweeny capped hock bowed tendon wind galls or similar ailments not cured by Gilmore's Caustic Oil. Each bottle is guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 50c. Sold by Thomas' drugstore in Fletcher Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilmore
Gilmore Drug CO
Fletcher, O
Thomas’ Drugstore
Labor Department Adviser Appointment Noted
Washington April 15 William Miller Collier of New York, recently named assistant attorney to the attorney general, has been detailed as solicitor for the department of commerce and labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Department
Washington
William Miller Collier
New York
Department of Commerce and Labor
Desirable 240 Acre Elkhart County Farm For Sale
Elkhart Indiana farm offering 240 acres, fully fenced with new Page Wire fencing, two sets of buildings, a good sized creek through eight fields, and suited for stock raising. Details available from Simpsons Abstract Office, Elkhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart County
Simpsons Abstract
Elkhart
Ind
Royal Arcanum Grand Council Opens in Bloomington
Delegates gather in Bloomington Illinois on April 15 for the Royal Arcanum twenty third annual grand council with representation expected from all principal cities in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum Grand Council
Bloomington
The
Royal Arcanum
Appointment of Acting Official Sparks Local Debate
A fragment from Springfield notes that Charles P. Illette has been appointed acting official, with surrounding mention of deaf-mute concerns and an asylum reference. The snippet hints at administrative changes during April, raising questions about governance and eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asylum
Charles P. ‘Illette
Missouri Boodle Probe Widens as Grand Juries Hear Testimony
State officials reveal indictments possible as two grand juries probe alleged boodling in the Legislature. Lieutenant Governor Lee names five senators linked to alum deals and Senator Stone is summoned in Cole county. Witnesses report gloom while new allegations involve slot machines and county bills with $500 and $5,000 payments cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lee
Baking Powder Trust
James Orchard
Frank Costello
Charles A. Smith
Frank H. Farris
John F. Morton
Cole County
Crow
Folk
Kansas City
Col
W. H. Phelps
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Grand Jury
Carthage
Asheville
S. C
Farris
Phelps
EH. C. Crow
Jefferson City
Circuit
John P. Collins
Sven
Collins
Grand
R. P. Williams
Missouri
St. Louis County
American Association of Independent Mechanics Formed
Indianapolis April 14 definite steps have been taken to organize the American Association of Independent Mechanics a national union for nonunion workers the charter states its purpose to protect nonunion members promote industry and wage harmony and ensure fair treatment and education while enforcing laws on labor groups similar articles will be filed in several states and nonunion unions formed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Employers of Labor
Tragic Burlington worker in St Joseph road accident
W J Gillespie 35, a Burlington road employe, was run over and killed instantly on Third and Patee streets in St Joseph. The man, a single resident, had recently arrived from Milwaukee with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
W. J. Gillespie
Legislation to Aid Miners in Pennsylvania Senate
In Harrisburg four coal mine bills pass final senate approval and go to the governor. They provide a miners’ rest home funded by employers, limit under 21 employment in anthracite mines to eight hours daily, set earnings calculations using 2240 pound tons, and require daily safety inspections by mine foremen and assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Senate
Freight Wreck Kills Engineer In Illinois Grade Collision
A Burlington Route freight wreck near Galesburg Illinois left engineer Robert McGlinsey dead and engineer John Norris missing presumed buried in the wreck after Lynn operator failed to relay a proper train order. Two engines collided head on in a hollow at the base of a steep incline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galesburg
Ill
Lynn
Opheim
Burlington Road
Robert McGlinsey
John Norris
Monmouth
Valparaiso Grants Traction Franchise To Union Traction
The Valparaiso city council granted Union Traction Company of Indianapolis a franchise to run an interurban line through the city. The company operates from Indianapolis to Logansport and will extend to Chicago via Wheeler Hobart and Hammond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Valpariiso
Ind
Chicago
Valparaiso
Union Traction Company of
Indianapolis
Logansport
Wheeler
Hobart
Hammond
Stars Officer Shot in Bedford Forgery Case
Bedford Indiana April 14 One officer Deputy Marshal Joy Pace was assaulted by Frank Turner who forged a $25 check at Oolitic and cashed it at the Louisville Store Company Turner resisted arrest stabbed Pace and took his club. The officer fired injuring Turner who was in critical condition alongside Pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Frank Turner
Oolitic
Louisville
Marshal Joy Pace
Rob a Millionaire in Peoria Home Theft
During Nelson Burnham’s absence in California in April thieves entered his Peoria residence and stole Turkish rugs silverware and cut glass. Loss estimated around $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob a.Millionaire
Peoria
California
Nelson
Burnham
Ball Player Is Killed in Newman Baseball Game
Newman Georgia April 14 Punch Arnold son of a Coweta county official was killed when a pitched ball struck him just over the heart during a baseball game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman, Ga
Punch Arnold
Coweta County
Drought Broken as Rains Reach Southern Russia
Odessa reports General and copious rains in Southern Russia ending drought fears on crops after a long dry spell. April 15 confirms improved conditions and restored safety for harvest prospects. The relief from drought eases concerns for farmers and regional supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odessa
Russia
As Others See Us Simkins Bilking Is a Man Who
fragmented OCR reads as an uncertain caption describing Simkins allegedly bilking others. no clear events or dates are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simkins
Bilking
Reverend Bicknell Returns to Willowdale Amid Conference Praise
Rev J H Massey assigned to Elkhart circuit as Rev I J Bicknell is returned to Willowdale. Rev Somerville Light reports Noblesville conference as largest attendance of laymen and ministers with strong reports of conversions finances and Sunday school growth. conference to be held next year in Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Massey
Elkhart
I. J. Bicknell
Mr. Bicknell
Willowdale
Chicago
Noblesville
Somerville Light
Indiana
Trinity M. E
Cokebury Guild
United States
Epworth League
Epworth Herald
John M. Walden
Muncie
Gale Rages Over New York Stranding Ship and Flooded Piers
A gale swirls around New York on April 15 causing shipping havoc. A freight steamer from Oregon sank after being driven ashore while another vessel went aground. crews escaped. Westchester piers and suburban cellars along the sound flood as the city suffers damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Oregon
Westchester
Scott's Emulsion Nourishes Wasting Children Quickly
Scott's Emulsion helps pale thin children gain weight and regain rosy cheeks and bright eyes. It acts as a nourishing supplement that supports rapid improvement in growth and vitality for young receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
How's This We offer one hundred dollars reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney Co Toledo Ohio We, the undersigned, have known F J Cheney for the last fifteen years and believe him honorable in business and able to carry obligations. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo Wholesale druggists Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally on the blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials free Price 75c per bottle Sold by all druggists Hall's Family Pills urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
O. Walding
Kinnan & Marvin
Market Report Exclusive From Porter Field & Co New York Stocks
Porter field and company furnishes a market report exclusive to Truth describing New York stocks led on south Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterfield & Co
South Main Street
Confessions of a Priest Promotes Electric Bitters
Rev. Jno S Cox of Wake Ark recounts twelve years suffering yellow jaundice and relief after using Electric Bitters. The ad urges Electric Bitters for liver and kidney trouble stomach disorders or debility, guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. Only 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. S. Cox
Wake, Ark
Houseworth Bros
Defense lawyer seeks new trial in paternity case
Anthony Deahl representing the defense in the state ex rel Ona Foster versus Allen Prough filed a motion for a new trial during today’s court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Deahl
Ona Foster
Allen Prough
Guardian charles a anderson discharges final report for minor heir
Charles A. Anderson as guardian for Albert C. Anderson, a minor heir of Nellie Anderson, filed his final report and received discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Anderson
Albert C. Anderson
Nellie Anderson
Flint & Walling suit over $500 note against Moyers
Pp L Turner for the Flint and Walling Manufacturing Company sues Alphous A Moyer and William H Moyer seeking judgment for five hundred dollars on a note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pp. L. Turner
Flint & Walling Manufacturing Co
Alphous A. Moyer
William H. Moyer
Miller Drake Hubbell suit over note for Bellefontaine Bridge Co
Miller Drake and Hubbell for the Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Company sue Frank Brumbaugh and William L. Thompson on a note seeking judgment for fourteen thousand dollars. The defendants gave a note for twelve thousand five hundred dollars at six percent on July 9, 1902.
Woman saves express at curve but collision injures twelve
In Mount Vernon on April 15 a woman signaling from a fogged track narrowly warned an incoming express as it neared a slow passenger train. The engineer reversed and prevented a worse crash, but the impact crushed the rear coach and injured ten people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Disaster toll confirmed from Alabama tornado roars in Peterman Burnt Corn
Specials from Evergreen Alabama report heavy loss of life and property after a tornado passed Monday near Peterman and Burnt Corn. Ten persons are known to be killed and many homes barns outbuildings and fences are swept away with residences demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Evergreen
Peterman
Addison Watts to Build Large Barn on Sailor Farm
Addison Watts plans a large hay and grain barn one mile west of Sailor on his farm. Parsons Edwardsburg contractor for wool and Royal Warner of Cassopolis visiting Sailor relatives. Frank Kindig and Eva Luse of Elkhart Easter visit. J J Minnich ill with grippe improving. Jasper Ross to Edwardsburg to contract wheat. Rhinehart sells big team and travels Cassopolis. Atkinson of Cassopolis visits Sailor. Wyant returns from Marcellus. Minnichs hiring to build barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasper Ross
Edwardsburg
C. W. Rhinehart
C.‘W. Rhinehart
Cassopolis
John Atkinson
Sailor
Mr. Wyant
Marcellus
Dr King's New Discovery Saves Child and Niece
Mrs Haviland of Armonk New York writes that her daughter nearly died from whooping cough and bronchitis until Dr King s New Discovery saved her life. Her niece with advanced consumption also recovered and is well today. Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to this medicine. Infallible for coughs and colds. 50c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. Trial bottles free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
Rabbi Gottheil Dying in New York
Dr Gustav Gottheil rabbi emeritus of Temple Emanuel is critically ill at home after apoplexy his condition worsened with one lung affected by pneumonia and he remains in grave condition in New York on April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rabbi Gottheil
New York
Gustav Gottheil
Temple Emanuel
Pleads Guilty to Bigamy Charge in Michigan
Monroe Michigan April 15 Charles D. Smith pleaded guilty to bigamy to stop officials from escorting his Georgia born second wife to testify against him. He received a four and a half year sentence in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe, Mich
Charles D. Smith
Rom Georgia
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Brings Quick Sore Relief
Otto Dodd of Ponder Missouri writes of a year long ugly sore cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He calls it the best salve on earth and notes it sells for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Ponder, Mo
Houseworth Bros
Jealous Husband Kills Wife in Rome
In Rome New York on April 15 Anton Linolin an Albanian killed his young wife with a pistol in a jealous rage and fled the scene. She died minutes later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
N. Y
Anton Linolin
Halian
Dr Kings New Life Pills Cure Chronic Constipation
S LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont was robbed of health by chronic constipation before Dr King’s New Life Pills. The product allegedly broke into his trouble and left him cured. Priced 25 cents at Houseworth Bros drugstore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros. Drugstore
Lured to Death by a Woman Mystery Deepens
New York police probe a foreigner found dead in a barrel as Italians dispute his race. A note in a woman's handwriting suggests he was lured to death by a woman possibly acting for a secret group. The note said Come today this is urgent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rivers Seen Overflowing As Spring Flooding Grows
The St. Jon and Elkhart rivers run high and fast today, river levels and currents surpassing any springtime measurements thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jon
Elkhart
For Bile Brats eggs Levi Neu sells 3 eggs
Levi Neu offers three eggs at Lexington Avenue addresses for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Neu
Ea Lexington Ave
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